Temperature advice

[mazeman22]

Ok my 55g is going perfectly!!!! The cycle was quick and effective and my fish from my 10g loves the extra room. Well after being so concerned about the tank cycling correctly, i am now needing some advice about temperature of my tanks. I'm keeping my 10g and my 55g at a constant 82 degrees. Is that to high? Should i lower it? I'm just a tad worried about when adding new fish to my tank. I'm scared that they might not accumlate well since it's so high. Anyone's 2 cents is gladly welcome!!! :hang:

[C98Hall]

That's pretty high. It seems around here most people like 76-78. The higher temps are useful in treating ich.

[Marinemom]

I think that 82 degrees is too high for most fish unless we are talking about discus. That is another story. A better temp would be in the 76-78 degree range for your fish. However, do not lower the temp all at once. Take it down a degree or two over the course of the next several days. That way your current fish will not stress out from the temperature change.

Hope this helps.

Marinemom

[Star_Rider]

it depends on the species of fish , really.

given you have:

1 Silver Dollar
3 Albino Tiger Barbs
5 Black Skirt Tetras
1 Blue Mystery Snail


78 should be good temp.

I don;t see any species that needs warmer warer (SA cichlids for instance should be kept at80-86 dependant on species)

[mazeman22]

ok thanks guys. I'll lower the temp one degree at a time! Thanks to all!!