Optimum AG Water Temp?

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Toro 58

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I am just starting my first AG grow and was wondering what the optimal water temps are.

My AG is in a cool basement, so I put a heating pad under it to keep it warm, the water temps are currently around 88 degrees, is this too hot? Where do I want the temp to be? Any help is appreciaited, I've already got a ton of info from this site!
 
skinnyone

skinnyone

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Toro 58 said:
I am just starting my first AG grow and was wondering what the optimal water temps are.

My AG is in a cool basement, so I put a heating pad under it to keep it warm, the water temps are currently around 88 degrees, is this too hot? Where do I want the temp to be? Any help is appreciaited, I've already got a ton of info from this site!
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Yes 88 is too hot you will end up with algae and all kinds of problem. Get the temp down 65-72 and you will be fine
 
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Toro 58

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thanks for the quick respose. Removed the heat pad and the tank is down to 71, I didn't figure on the pump + lights heating the water. No need for heating pad after all!
 
skinnyone

skinnyone

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Toro 58 said:
thanks for the quick respose. Removed the heat pad and the tank is down to 71, I didn't figure on the pump + lights heating the water. No need for heating pad after all!
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71 should be good if you can hold it. What cycle is your pump on? submersed pumps can cause too much heat.
 
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