[lastyboy]

Hi all,

I have just purchased 3 x baby rbp's, each being about 2" in length or maybe a tad under, and i just wanted to know what the optimum temp is in the tank, please??

I hear all sorts of info, but my tank is cuurently at 82F, is this ok? or are adjustments necessary?

Thanks

:biggrin:

 

[RhomZilla]

Most hobbyists would referr to a steady 79-81. Sure signs of temp being too hot is when your fish are chill'in near the top of the tank. Heat rises to cooler temps. If thats the case, then adjusting to your temp would be needed.

 

[lastyboy]

Well when i say 82F, it actuallys hovers between 81-82f, but for most part it stays at 82f!!!!!!

Confused???
I know I am!!!!!

 

[Judazzz]

82 is fine, but maybe it's wise to slowly reduce the water temperature a couple of degrees now it's slowly getting warmer. This way, you'll have a little more buffer, in case it gets extremely hot outside (which will definitely influence your water temperature!)

 

[lastyboy]

sure thing, i turn it down a smidgen 2 nite , and see what happens

Txs for the advice

 

[thePACK]

perfect..i keep mine around82-84

 

[lastyboy]

Thanks for all the replys.
At least i know the temp is ok

:biggrin:

 

[icepick36m]

I keep mine at a constant 80 degrees

 

[RhomZilla]

perfect..i keep mine around82-84

RaF, your temp being that high.. are your Ps more active or aggressive towards each other?

 

[sccavee]

I keep my Reds tank at 80 and my Spilo CF at 81.

 

[pcrose]

79-82 is fine to me mine is between this length. I try to keep it less than 82 though.

 

[lastyboy]

i suppose everyone has their own idea of whats right, i think the important thing is to keep the temp within exceptable range.