83-84. Last week before I got the zo's, went as high as 86, w/o lights. Not even Summer yet Will be getting fan retro today. Had a 40gal last year and it got to 88, ambiant temp. This is supposed to be So. Cal not TexasIt could also be from the heat you mentioned in a seperate post. How high is that?
Depending on the size of heater you have (wattage?) you may need to turn the heater down quite a bit. Even though set at the right range, the smaller water volume is much easier to heat so you get spikes in the temp. I have a 50w in my 5 gal nano and the thermostat is set at 65°. It keeps the tank at just under 80° with the lights off and about 80.5° with the lights on.got bait? said:went as high as 86, w/o lights.
That explains alot. I have noticed the heater coming on even when the water is above the set temp. I have a 24W Ebo Jager in a 12gal Nano. Will try lowering.Even though set at the right range, the smaller water volume is much easier to heat so you get spikes in the temp.
How much lighting do you have? I have the standard 24W not, but was thinking about upgrade, but I need to get this whole heat issue under control. This could also partially explain my sudden algae growth.It keeps the tank at just under 80° with the lights off and about 80.5° with the lights on.
steve-s said:depending on the size of heater you have (wattage?) you may need to turn the heater down quite a bit. Even though set at the right range, the smaller water volume is much easier to heat so you get spikes in the temp.
2x9 w PC lights.got bait? said:How much lighting do you have? I have the standard 24W not, but was thinking about upgrade, but I need to get this whole heat issue under control. This could also partially explain my sudden algae growth.
thanks again.
Don't see any worms. never seen anything pestering them either. I am going to move them to the bottom the tank, less light and water movement. I have them near the surface since I only have a 24w 50/50.Is any thing in the tank picking at them?