Heat And Coral Death

Njord

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Okay so I haven't posted this on here but, I have had a few Coral died due to a faulty heater raising the water temperature to approximately 95 degrees Fahrenheit. I had a Acan.H die and a montipora, and a few crabs. I'm not going to post my water stats they're completely within ideal levels. The funny thing is I feel like I failed my Coral because I failed to put enough effort into buying a high-quality heater instead of a average level heater.

Has anyone else ever had this problem?

Strangely enough, my one acropora is totally stoked withbhigh temperature it couldn't be happier, some palythoa was a little unsure of it so far though they seem fine just have to get over what just happened. There's a small GSP that hasn't opened at all since it happened.

Does anybody know any Coral that do like higher temperatures?
 

TORX

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Pretty sure most will start to turn bad at 85°. Sorry to hear about the losses.

Several people have had issues with heaters failing. That is why a lot of people suggest 2 small heater vs one and/or a heater controller. Most any heater out there has reports of getting stuck in the ON position.

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Josh

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the heater controllers on amazon are around 50 dollars and usually free delivery, worth every penny
 

harleymike

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Mine stuck on. I caught it at 85 deg. i think was the highest. I got a new heater and and Inkbird controller.
The controller was 50 bucks. Can run a chiller or fan off it too. I have a fan also now that comes on and off with the same controller.
 

Nonuser

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I live in a Sauna "Apartment" I might just sell my entire setup because there is no easy way to control the temp whether its winter or summer and I have gallons of evaporation in a single day sometimes.
 
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