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Permalink Reply by Nathan Case on August 1, 2011 at 4:04pm

depends on which fish. I leave my bolivian ram tank at about 83 and I keep my normal tank at about 78 and my goldfish tank is just room temperature. Some fish though, like zebra danios and guppies, can also live at room temperature or a little colder and they will do fine. but a good temp. for tropical fish is usually 73-79. You can raise the temperature though but I wouldn't recommend temperatures lower than 73 for most tropical tanks.

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Permalink Reply by Hmoobthor on August 1, 2011 at 4:37pm

78-80 works very well

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Permalink Reply by PaducahFishFan on August 1, 2011 at 4:45pm

I had someone tell me Discus need around 87.  This was from someone I trust at my lfs.  Seemed really high to me though.

 

I've had people also indicate that if you run the water warmer you have less chance of things like ICK.  Not sure on that one but it makes sense.  The flu season for humans doesn't run during the months of July and August.  ;-)

 

The problem I find is keeping my tank from getting too warm.  With a custom hood and T5HO lights it tends to run up as high as 84 and down to 81 in the morning.

 

Good question and I don't know there is an easy or right answer here.  Looking forward to what others have to say...

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Permalink Reply by PK on August 1, 2011 at 5:26pm

Thanks for all the replies!!! i was just wondering what other people were doing for temp!!!! i usually have mine at 78-80F.

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Permalink Reply by 2apes2gp667wr on August 2, 2011 at 12:54am

Depends what type of fish you have.  Discus do need higher temps.  I usually keep my tank at 74-76.  At higher temps fish will be more active and I want them to be relaxing.

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Permalink Reply by PaducahFishFan on August 2, 2011 at 9:22am

The higher temperatures does make them want to eat more.  It also encourages faster growth.  I've also found a higher temperature helps them have more color but it may be more to do with quality food and eating more.

 

Good point.

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