I have been reading the temp posts and I to had a fluctuation in heat ebo jager 250 in a 180 the temps on the top of the heater are not accurate mine is set at 74 and my tank stays at a 77.9 to 78.7 My digital therometer is showing correct. It took me about 2 weeks to get the temp stabilized
I am running
180g
120lbs cuban LR
60 lbs ls
2 402 power heads
rena XP3 canister
18 watt UV
whisper hang on
2-150 seaclone skimmers
1 Blue spotted ribbon tail sting ray about 20 inches long