Is My Tank Too Warm?

[oswoldy]

Hi,
My temp is currently set at 26.1c does this seem too warm for my fish I currently have:

6 Pristella Tetra
6 Harlequin Rasbora
6 Neon Tetra
6 Platies
1 Bristlenose Plec

Regards
Mike

 

[lordofthesea]

sounds fine to me i'm no expert thoug. best wait for other opinions to make sure

 

[bagu]

its fine

 

[mixmaster jay]

no problem with that its fine get a thermometer in there from your local lfs only about 99p and they have a green area on them and thats the guide line temp for tropical/saltwater aquariums

 

[oswoldy]

no problem with that its fine get a thermometer in there from your local lfs only about 99p and they have a green area on them and thats the guide line temp for tropical/saltwater aquariums

I already have a thermometer but was just curious as the fish have a wide range of temps just wondered if mine seemed ok.

Mike

 

[crazychris]

I make that a fraction over 79f, as 26c is 79f so it's okay.

 

[Colin_T]

the only drawback to warm water (ie: 26C) is that small tetras age quicker and therefore die sooner compared to the same type of fish kept in cooler water (say 20-22C).