Cycling Rock Temperature Question

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Hello,

Been a while since I posted, quick update. I have dry Marco rock in Brute trash cans, been in for 2.5 months now, tested during and still testing weekly. I definitely made it through the the nitrogen cycle (shrimp method) and the water parameters are staying consistent. My question is about the temp of the water. I live in Florida, Port St Lucie, and I am keeping them in my garage. The temp is 83-85 degrees without the heater and its not even summer time. Is that ok? Do I need a chiller for just rock?

I appreciate any advice.

Josey
 

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Hello,

Been a while since I posted, quick update. I have dry Marco rock in Brute trash cans, been in for 2.5 months now, tested during and still testing weekly. I definitely made it through the the nitrogen cycle (shrimp method) and the water parameters are staying consistent. My question is about the temp of the water. I live in Florida, Port St Lucie, and I am keeping them in my garage. The temp is 83-85 degrees without the heater and its not even summer time. Is that ok? Do I need a chiller for just rock?

I appreciate any advice.

Josey
Nah 83-85 should be fine for just rocks.
 

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You should be ok. You can try to get that to whatever you're going to run your systems temp at and it will be better but none the less I wouldn't worry about that range.
 

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