Hi there im new to this site and to keeping fish. Im currently waiting for my tank to be ready to add fish but im unsure wot temp to set it at,can somebody help me please??? If you would like to email me go ahead mixwell_067@fsmail.net
Tank temp???
- Thread starter stig
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Hi, welcome to the board. Unless you are planning keeping any specialist stuff - don't recommend that, 25C is a reasonable start point.
thecichlidaddict
Fish Herder
Warming up the tank up to 30° is will encourage growth of the bacteria for your bio-filter and speed up the cycling process. Turn it back down before you add the fish though.
Otherwise anything between 23 and 28 will work just fine. I prefer to leave my tanks on the slightly cool side for adult fish, they have slower metabalisms in colder water, so they eat less and in turn create less waste, plus oxygen dissolves more easily into cooler water.
Otherwise anything between 23 and 28 will work just fine. I prefer to leave my tanks on the slightly cool side for adult fish, they have slower metabalisms in colder water, so they eat less and in turn create less waste, plus oxygen dissolves more easily into cooler water.
Tempestuousfury
Fish Aficionado
Like they said, raise temp. slowly. If you plan on breeding, you should ask people on this forum and/or do research (but it's normally higher than normal). Cold water fish like goldfish stay at low temps, though, otherwise they lose color and lexcrete far more waste.
Check out a book from the library on setting up an aquarium. They're full of facts on filters, temps, etc.
Good luck w/ your tank.
Check out a book from the library on setting up an aquarium. They're full of facts on filters, temps, etc.
Good luck w/ your tank.
Hi stig and welcome to the forum 
I usually keep my tanks at around 76-78 degrees F.
When you say that you are waiting for your tank to be ready to add fish, do you mean you are doing fishless cycling? If not, are you familiar with what is involved in cycling you tank? (Please do not mind my asking. Most people who are new to fishkeeping do not and it's a very important thing to learn.)
If you need more information, here's a link to get you started:
http
/fish.orbust.net/forums/index.php?sh...showtopic=10099
After that, come back and ask questions. Ask as many questions as necessary to get your tank off to a good start. There are many of us here who will be happy to help you.
I usually keep my tanks at around 76-78 degrees F.
When you say that you are waiting for your tank to be ready to add fish, do you mean you are doing fishless cycling? If not, are you familiar with what is involved in cycling you tank? (Please do not mind my asking. Most people who are new to fishkeeping do not and it's a very important thing to learn.)
If you need more information, here's a link to get you started:
http
/fish.orbust.net/forums/index.php?sh...showtopic=10099After that, come back and ask questions. Ask as many questions as necessary to get your tank off to a good start. There are many of us here who will be happy to help you.
well, it somewhat depends on your fish, but most tropical community fish like around 76-78 degrees F (24-25 degrees C)
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