German Blue Rams In The High 70s

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Hey guys. Yesterday I bought 3 young German Blue Rams. Right now my tank stays at 77-78 degrees. Is this too low for them because I know they like it to be more around the low 80's? I am worried to raise the temps because of my 6 Agassizi Cory Catfish. Will they be fine in higher temps around 80. I had an adult GBR in this tank for a few months with these same temps and he was fine. He died during Sandy when I lost power and my tank dropped to the high 60's at night. What temperature do you guys recommend putting the tank to? The other inhabitants of the tank are a red wag platy, neon tetras and glowlight tetras. Any advice is appreciated!

 

[SombreroBanana]

I'm not 100% sure on GBRs, but my Bolivian ram is thriving at 76. 79 is probably the highest you should go for cories.

 

[leighton_87]

Bolivian Rams may now be the best comparison as they are a much hardier fish and can survive a wider range however according to my usual source of fish information 77 degrees is the top end of a corys range and the bottom end of the Rams range.

Assuming you don't hit 77 all day and all night, why I dont know is whether you are better with hot Corys or cold Rams.

 

[scotty]

i kept a pair of GBR in my tank,which were kept at a constant 76 without any problems and spawned each month.GBR are more hardier now than they used to be due to breeding.

 

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OK. I'm going to keep the temps how they are. The rams seem to be doing good, they're active and eating. Thanks for the info