Just A Wonder

[seeley82]

If I increase my heater by a few C over time would it make my fish more active or would it slow them down

 

[leighton_87]

It would depend on what fish and what your current temperature

Fish will be most active at their ideal temperature (which varies by species)

 

[seeley82]

I have neons, plattys, swords and a couple of bala sharks. My temp is 26.5 at the min. I was just wondering what the affect of a slight increase might be

 

[Yanks15]

I have heard of people lowering the temp a few degrees slowly before adding new fish to calm the inhabitants. I do lower and raise with the seasons but only a degree or two.

 

[leighton_87]

Both your neons and platys don't really like temperatures above 26 degrees - personally id drop the temperature a degree or two.

Save you money and keep the fish happy.

Also you do realise Bala sharks grow to 30cms?

 

[seeley82]

yes I am aware that the bala's will grow to 30cm. I have a new tank in the pipe line. I just need to build up the confidence to tell the wife that we aint going on holiday this year as I need a new and bigger tank and the holiday fund is paying for it!!!!!!!

 

[leighton_87]

yes I am aware that the bala's will grow to 30cm. I have a new tank in the pipe line. I just need to build up the confidence to tell the wife that we aint going on holiday this year as I need a new and bigger tank and the holiday fund is paying for it!!!!!!!

Ha ha - good luck with that

Just be aware of the dreaded MTS (multiple tank syndrome) which effects lots of people on this forum.

 

[seeley82]

LOL thanks, we are downsizing homes but I have a bigger tank in mind, might use the spare bed room as a fish room then I will deffo have MTS, which if you ask me isnt a bad thing.

 

[sputnick]

Just be aware of the dreaded MTS (multiple tank syndrome) which effects lots of people on this forum.

Haha tell me about it.. Four months ago i had one tank.. now i have three.. and im going to college next year!