What's the ideal temp as you see it?

[myles]

Books say 75 for most generics like guppies and such. In the past, mine have thrived at around 68. I'm just curious.

 

[davidtcb1]

Most people on here will tell you 78 degrees is fine for most freshwater fish. I keep my two community tanks at 78 and my african cichlids at about 81, but they are fine at 78-82.

 

[hc8719]

i keep mine 78-80

 

[Toirtis]

Most of the fish do best between 76ºF-79ºF, but since there are so many different fish with different requirements, there is no one 'ideal' temperature.

 

[gheitman]

Books say 75 for most generics like guppies and such. In the past, mine have thrived at around 68. I'm just curious.

I keep my tanks set at between 75 and 80 degrees depending on what species of fish inhabit them. I usually do some checking at www.fishprofiles.com and elsewhere to see what conditions are best. What types of fish do you have?