tank temps question

[zeebo]

Hi everyone,
Just wonder what members keep their tank temps at (in C and F please)

Does it matter what type of plec as for the temp ?

thanks in advance/ and comps in my dorm are down, but I will find a way to check responses.

Thanks
Georgie

 

[D-MAC]

Any temp between 24-26c 75-79f is about right for most of them. Some will go higher as in the case of zebs >30c or 86f but you have to make sure that you increase the aeration to compensate for this.

 

[macvsog23]

I base the main temp on the fish some like it cool some like it hot
I once keep a whip sp that was not happy at over 23 c
Some Hypans like it to be over 28 c
Spawning is going to demand cooler water down to under 24 c for some species

 

[bigbird]

each one has a different temepature need. My suggestion is to look at the profiles of each. My only tip would be , the higher the temp, the more additional oxygen is needed either with a difffuser or air stone. cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[Brengun]

For electricity economy I preferred 26C/78.8°F but with winter on and me worried that parts of tanks may be a bit chilly (its winter in Australia) I increased them to to 27-28C/80.6°-82.4°F.
This seems to favor the Hypans and Panaques as my L066 and L397 and even the Peckoltia L278 have spawned.

 

[Jackson]

I keep all my tanks with plecs at 30c. With my Cory tank it's kept at 24c.