Temp Fluctuating

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  1. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    is there an echo in here?

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    steve wright, Jul 28, 2009
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  2. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    It will probably strengthen the corals to have the temp fluc a couple degrees. But that strength is probably caused by stress. Who knows....what does the ocean do? Stay the exact same temp all day long and all year? No it doesn't. The great barrier fluctuates 20+ degrees F throughout the year

    74F-94F in Summer
    58F-80F in Winter
     
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  3. spivver

    spivver Astrea Snail

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    80-81 is fine... my tank runs steady in the 82-84 degree range. Actual ocean temps in reefs range from the mid 70s up to 90, so really anywhere in that range is fine.
     
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  4. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    Some corals do better in higher temps, some do better in lower temps. So we take the middle....77-82ish. Seems to work just fine. As long as your swings are only a couple degrees throughout the day, shouldn't be a problem.
     
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  5. Bunner

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    Its a bot i think... notice the name and sig.
     
    Bunner, Jul 28, 2009
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