heater in sump

[twistedimage92]

i have a 300W heater in my sump, the temp in the main tank is about 83-85. the heater is set at 71 degrees... could there be a reason for this? should the heater not be in the sump? there is only about 5 gallons of water in the sump at any time. but it does cycle through. the heater does turn on some of the time. i let the heat stay at 80 somthing because i am treating for ich but when i am done, i would like the temp to come down... maby there is too much running water over the heater? or its cooling off going through the wet/dry?

 

[FishGeek]

The cause of your heat is most likely coming from your other equipment. How much equipment do you have running?? I keep my SW tank at around 80 degrees. There is nothing wrong with that. SW is supposed to be warmer than FW.

 

[SALTY WATERS]

as well what is the temp of the water in your sump? If it's drasticly different than the main tank then there are other factors involved like lighting perhaps or other equipment. If it's the same than you heater is wacked and you may whish to get a new one or just learn where the sweet spot is on the one you have now.

 

[seastaar88]

what kind of lighting do you have? for instance, if you have MH, the difference could easily be due to the heat given off by your lights.

 

[PuNanny]

Is it smart to have a heater in your maintank and sump?

 

[SALTY WATERS]

Is it smart to have a heater in your maintank and sump?

It is a good idea to have 2 heaters in your system, but I.M.O. if you have a sump I would keep them both in there; keeps the display tank less clattered. The only thing I would have in the main tank would be a couple of power heads for water flow.

Twistedimage92 any progress in solving your temp issue?