temp for african cichlids?

AquariumNoob13 · Nov 13, 2007

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

tarheels910 · Nov 13, 2007

Around 80 degrees fahrenheit is right for Africans.

jpappy789 · Nov 13, 2007

Thats what I keep mine at

80 degrees that is

AquariumNoob13 · Nov 13, 2007

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

jm1212 · Nov 13, 2007

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

AquariumNoob13 · Nov 13, 2007

alright. i changed it.

jagr200 · Nov 13, 2007

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 · Nov 13, 2007

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 · Nov 14, 2007

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 · Nov 14, 2007

AquariumNoob13 said:
i have electric yellow cichlids, socolofi, a JD, and Mollies

i woud revise that mix