New Aquarium -- Advice Needed :-)

Wingin It · #1 08-03-2010, 07:58 PM

It is hot.

I keep mine at 79F

gobytron · #2 08-03-2010, 08:45 PM

wow...
where in the world is freshwater naturally that warm?

I keep my planted FW CRS tank around 76 degrees....

I'm shocked that you would keep a fw tank warmer than a reef.

Wingin It · #3 08-03-2010, 09:42 PM

African Cichlids can tolerate temperatures between 74 and 82F. I've successfully bred and raised Cichlids on 79C so I just stick with it. Never attempted any higher unless treating them for ich but even then only keeping the heat up for a short time.

72Super · #4 08-04-2010, 04:38 AM

What can I say...I'm a newb...

not sure what made me set the heater that high, but I have adjusted it and the temperature is right around 78F now.
Thanks for all the input, I have re-arranged my tank somewhat to give everyone more places to hide from eachother, and that seems to have helped.
Thanks again

bill_e · #5 08-04-2010, 04:44 AM

add five more angels ,should stop some of the hostility.

xblade · #6 08-09-2010, 12:39 AM

Don't let their name fool ya...They are cichlids and can be rather nippy.

Wingin It · #7 08-09-2010, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xblade

Don't let their name fool ya...They are cichlids and can be rather nippy.

Nippy and territorial like any other cichlid.

Mine are hunting my Shell Dwellers right now

Bugsy · #8 08-12-2010, 02:31 PM

In my many years in this hobby I have found the higher the temp the more active the fish become. A temp between 78-79 is perfect for your fish. I have Discus and most die hard Discus breeders keep their tanks in the higher 80's. Not me, I keep mine at 78.

You should notice a difference with a lower temp plus like mentioned 3's a crowd and one will definatley get picked on. If you can buy 2 more the same size it will spread out the agression better.