The temperature for optimum growth of nitrifying bacteria is between 77-86° F (25-30° C).
Growth rate is decreased by 50% at 64° F (18° C).
Growth rate is decreased by 75% at 46-50° F.
No activity will occur at 39° F (4° C)
Nitrifying bacteria will die at 32° F (0° C).
Nitrifying bacteria will die at 120° F (49° C)
Nitrobacter is less tolerant of low temperatures than Nitrosomonas. In cold water systems, care must be taken to monitor the accumulation of nitrites.
We are but the debate was that is does not have to be kept at 80* as stated. Temp is not important as long as it is not allowed to freeze she will be alright.I'm pretty sure we're talking about moving the rock a short distance and not second day air to Qatar
So true... and by the same token, there isn't any point in expending extra effort at maintaining any particular temperature either.I'm pretty sure we're talking about moving the rock a short distance and not second day air to Qatar