Ideal temperature for LPS corals

[fluxe]

What's the best temp range for LPS like Hammers and Torches? My tank's sitting at 78F but I've heard mixed things. Running a 40-gallon with AI Prime lights, weekly 10% water changes, and salinity at 1.025. Just wanna make sure they're happy.

[luminor6]

78F is solid for most LPS. I keep mine at 77–79F, and they thrive. Stability's key though, avoid swings bigger than 1–2 degrees. What's your heater setup? A quality controller helps. My 50-gallon's got a Neptune Apex keeping things tight.

[dixiek]

Yep, 78F's my sweet spot too. My Duncan's been blowin' up at that temp. Got a cheap heater once, sketchy swings messed with my Zoas. Now I run dual Eheim Jagers, redundancy's a lifesaver. How often you check your temp?

[kizumi1]

Yep, 78F's my sweet spot too. My Duncan's been blowin' up at that temp. Got a cheap heater once, sketchy swings messed with my Zoas. Now I run dual Eheim Jagers, redundancy's a lifesaver. How often you check your temp?

I check mine daily with a digital probe. Had a glass thermometer fail once, never again. LPS are chill at 78F, but like luminor6 said, stability's everything. What's your alkalinity at? Big swings there can stress them too.

[oakleye]

My Frogspawn started receding when my temp hit 80F. Brought it back to 78F, and it's recovering. Tank's a 30-gallon with CaribSea sand, T5 lighting. Maybe some LPS just prefer it cooler?

[micmar]

80F's pushing it for sure. Most LPS prefer 76–79F. My torch corals start acting weird above 79F. Running a 75-gallon with Red Sea salt, weekly 15% changes. You guys dose anything for stability? I use Kalkwasser in my ATO.

[fluxe]

Thanks for the input, everyone. Gonna stick with 78F and invest in a backup heater. My alk's steady at 8 dKH, so I'll keep an eye on that too. Appreciate the tips!

[RiverEdge]

Stability's the name of the game. My 120-gallon's been at 77.5F for years, LPS love it. Running a Reef Octopus skimmer, monthly ICP tests. Ever tried a chiller for summer months? Saved my butt last year.

[cosmos]

LPS corals: picky roommates who hate AC bills. Mine throw a fit if the temp's off by a degree. Jokes aside, 78F's the golden number. My tank's a 20-gallon nano, no fancy gear, just a reliable heater and prayers.

[finfisher]

Digital controllers are worth every penny. My InkBird keeps my 65-gallon within 0.5F of 78F. LPS are thriving, especially the Acans. What's your photoperiod like? I run 10 hours with a ramp period to avoid shock.