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Saltwater Aquarium Temperature
The natural water temperature in the oceans reef range between 74°F to 82°F and this is the temperature we need to replicate too, as well as other water parameters .
Therefore any sudden changes in your saltwater aquarium temperature can cause stress to your fish and other inhabitants.
So any changes in our Saltwater aquarium temperature is very likely to cause…
- damage to the fish’s immune system
- fish stress
- diseases
- algae outbreaks
This is why stable aquarium temperatures are very important to the life of your fish.
The oceans i not made up of water of the same temperature, temperate fishes inhibit areas where the waters are slightly colder. These fishes are also well adapted to low light levels and shorter days.
In contrast, warmer waters are present in large areas around the world and the most common fishes in the saltwater aquarium are tropical coral reef species.
Tropical refers to the waters in their natural habitat where it is warm throughout the year.
So this means you MUST heat your aquarium water. This is the job of aquarium heaters. It will maintain your aquarium water at a constant temperature.
It is possible for your saltwater aquarium to become too warm, especially during hot summer days.
If you’re looking for a short term solution, try to fill a plastic bag with ice cubes, seal it and float it in the aquarium or in the filter sump which will help.
But a better solution is that you might need to add a chiller during summer when it gets too hot. And it might be necessary for you to turn off your aquarium heater.
But whatever it is that you need to do, another important thing to remember is “slowly change the temperature of your tank”.
You can reduce the high probability of causing stress to your fish if you follow that simple reminder!
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Text and Photo Source: Saltwater Aquarium Online Guide
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