Temp question

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  1. TrialandError

    TrialandError Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have 55 gallon set up and running and the temp stays between 76-78 with no heater. I just set up a 210 gallon but don't have any lights or pumps running and it is staying at like 70* why is the bigger tank staying so cold?
     
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  2. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    lights, pumps etc put off heat.
     
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  3. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    oo and what will you be doing with this big tank?
     
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  4. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    More water volume = mroe energy to heat/cool. Overall you temp will be much mroe stable in a larger body of water jsut have to hope the stable temp is the one you want
     
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  5. TrialandError

    TrialandError Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I'm going reef with it. I'm hoping to get it up and running today and I hope to be able to ditch the heater once all the equipment is running.

    Seeing how my 55 stays at a perfect temp got my fingers crossed the 210 will to.

    Thanks for the replies :)
     
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