Temperature

[Fishboy791]

What is the highest possible temperature a neon tetra, molly, and guppy can be in

 

[Old Scales]

If it's temporary like when treating for Ich, 84 to 86F is okay. Above that gets iffy. For these fish 76 to 78°F is the best permanent temperature for good health and longevity. OS.

 

[abw0004]

Highest possible for long periods of time I would say nothing higher than 82. But ideally 78-80 is where I keep mine and I have neon tetras and guppies

 

[trickshot3102]

Yeah I keep mine at 78. 76-78 is a comfortable range for your fish

 

[Fishboy791]

What are some small species that can tolerate 84

 

[bribo12]

Rams, rummynose tetras, apistogramma, cardinal tetras, sterbai corydoras. Why not just get a new heater and set it lower?

 

[Mebbid]

Why are you running your tank soo warm?

 

[Fishboy791]

Cause I spent alot of money on this one an I wanna figure out what's wrong with it

 

[Fishboy791]

And it's warm cause my other heater is all out of wack, I'm picking a new one up today though

 

[bribo12]

Ah gotcha, there definitely are fish that like it that warm but the majority at lfs like it a bit cooler

 

[trickshot3102]

I agree, some fish like the warmer temps, but 84 just seems way to high. If you can, 80-82 would be a lot better.

 

[Luananeko]

Rams LOVE warmth, so 84 would be just fine for them. Most apistogrammas can do fine in 84 as well. Its a little on the warm side for cardinals, rummy nose tetras, and cory cats. I'd have to look around to suggest any alternatives that would like it that warm as tankmates though... Possibly rainbows, but not sure what else.

 

[Fishboy791]

It's ok I got a new heater the temp is now 78