Quote Originally Posted by rebrob
Thanks so much for your comments, saltjunkie. They have been extremely helpful.

I just don't get why most fish and corals are posted at 76-79 degreess if they can thrive in 83-4 degrees. I had a friend talk to me about temp, who said the higher the temp, the harder it is for them to "breath". Kinda like when we go into higher altitudes. I have no idea if this is true. I also do not doubt that your tank is great and thriving. I guess i am just trying to get others to comment. Please don't take my comments in the wrong way, i'm just trying to see if there are other explanations or options.

i had two 175 MH pendants sitting 12 inches up (gave me a 78-83 degree swing), which had enough punch but did not stretch the entire width of the tank and was an eye-sore. I was going to buy better MH's, but i was advised that my upgrade was going to have a significant affect on my heat, so i should buy the tek light because they push out much less heat and are a great option for my 72 inch bowfront. Well, here i am with the problem i was told i wouldn't have which is the reason for my frustration.

Are there others who think running the reef at 82-83 degrees as a constant temp is ok?

i understtand what you are saying.. iwas not offened or upset in any manner at all, and i know you were looking for otther opinions..i was just like yourself once.. i was battling the temp thing... then i decided not to fight it.. but to maintain it and for about 4 years now, i have had my constant high temps.. and people dog me on it all the time... but everything in my tank thrives and i have never had a battle with ich..
so.. i do at times try to relate my experiences, but most think i am crazy and or insane...

in fact just recently i found a way to cool my tank and brought it down to around a stead 80 81... and my tank lloked Ill, so i am in the process of reheating my tank back up to my 84-86 area...