Temp Fluctaution

I have a small problem with my temp..

When i keep my heater plugged in, the tank gets up to 81.5 degrees, when i unplugg it the lowest it gets it about 74.8 degrees..and when lights come on it gets about to 75.7, is that too low? and the problem with heater is that it wont shut off when the tank hits 72 degrees.

 

sounds like you need a new heater.

 

Im getting a new one This Saturday for Free!!!!! Its a 200w stealth heater.

 

nice. i actually don't even have my heaters plugged in. they were not very dependable either. my lights and pumps tend to keep my temp up. Of course i live in South Texas where keeping the tank from overheating is the challenge.

 

I live in North Carolina,Its been about 95 for the past 1.5 weeks, so yeah..hahaha

But you dont think 74.8 and 75 is too cold?

 

Get a heater that adjusts the temperature.

 

Mine is supposed too, but its not...Like i said, im getting a new one.

 

i believe that 75 is listed at the low end of acceptable. However, i wouldn't be comfortable there and would want it a little higher. i shoot for between 78 and 80.

 

Yeah, its hard for me to that with my POS heater lol....is it safer to run my tank at 80-81.5?

 

.....and 95 would be quite pleasant these days. i am looking forward to the highs getting back down in the 90s.