Red Sea c250 temperature

[Bogartus]

I just set up a older Red Sea Max c250. It has the skimmer in the back and the two return pumps. It has 6 t5 bulbs. The temperature is running between 81 and 83 even with the lights off. I have heard that that is normal for these tanks will my SPS and LPS just acclimate?

 

[joseserrano]

More thank likely no. That’s really hot

 

[sklywag]

Lots of Red Sea Max clubs out there. 130 and 250, or use to be. Do a search on old threads on different sites if need be and hopefully you’ll find your answers to remedy problems.

 

[Coloredrock]

Seams offly hot.. getting to be spring here.. and wait till summer comes around.

What are you measuring Temp with? Can you confirm the temp with another device?

 

[Bogartus]

I'm going to plumb in a chiller I was told to open the hood about an inch and that would help as well. I got it down to 81

 

[joseserrano]

I'm going to plumb in a chiller I was told to open the hood about an inch and that would help as well. I got it down to 81

Chiller will remedy this issue. Assuming it’s appropriately sized.