Ideal Temprature?

[J-Aqua]

What is the perfect, or set temprature I should keep a Central American Cichlid tank? It is currently @ 78 degress. Thanks in advance!

J

 

[JDogg]

78 is good

 

[J-Aqua]

78 is good

Excellent! Thxs

 

[Voodoo Chilli]

There's really no "perfect" temperature setting, although I'd suggest something in the mid-to-upper 70's. Looks like you've got it nailed on the head.

 

[triazole]

lower temps => less activity and aggression?

 

[ksfishguy]

I like 78!

 

[ksfishguy]

I like 78!

 

[Esra]

I don't think the lower temps would stop aggression.
Probably just make them annoyed that they can't get out of the cold area.

 

[Zagz]

Lower temps slow their metabolism but it doesn't necessarily mean less aggression. I keep my cichlids at 78.

 

[J-Aqua]

Well I was curious about the aggression issue stated above so I lowered the temp to 74 - 76 and I really don't think my convict liked it at all. She was actually more territorialy then anything I have seen. She has her spot and usually she doesn't care if something swims past it put as soon as a fish got anywhere near her area she snipped at them. Also fish seemed more timid as well.

I then upped the temp to 78 - 80 and added some aquirium salt and the fish seemed extremely mellow and relaxed.

J