temp for african cichlids?

[AquariumNoob13]

i have electric yellow cichlids, socolofi, a JD, and Mollies in a 72 F temp tank. is this a good temp?

[tarheels910]

Around 80 degrees fahrenheit is right for Africans.

[jpappy789]

Thats what I keep mine at

80 degrees that is :)

[AquariumNoob13]

so it is too cold then? i should turn the temp up?

[jm1212]

yes. that would probably be a good idea since its going to start getting pretty cold.

[AquariumNoob13]

alright. i changed it.

[jagr200]

I keep all my tanks in the range of 80-82. I also have overkill in the heater department as I sleep with my windows open in the winter.

[AquariumNoob13]

i turned the heat up, but my cichlids seem miserable. they aren't active anymore. they are just like in one place. did i raise the temp too suddenly?

[lucky777ca]

It might be too sudden... Changing from 72F to 80-82F in how long it takes to raise the temp of the aquarium water with the heater.

[nickmcmechan]

i have electric yellow cichlids, socolofi, a JD, and Mollies

i woud revise that mix

[wataugachicken]

seriously. the JD and mollies have got to go. it's difficult to help you properly when you seem to have a different stocking listed in every thread.

[AquariumNoob13]

i am taking the JD back to the store, but i still need the mollies.

[wataugachicken]

you "need" them? for what? putting them through a cycle on your new tank?

[AquariumNoob13]

yes. pretty much. and don't get me wrong, that isn't the only reason i have them. i like my mollies very much. they are super active and fun to watch swim through my plants, but i was told by several people that before i take them back to the store, i should put them into my new tank when i think the cycle is finished and see how they do.