My heater will not go any lower than 82 degrees, is this fine for them or should I be concerned?
2007-05-09 12:13:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
It's high end, Papino. What type of fish do you have in there? I would definitely get a new heater. This one is unreliable and may eventually heat your water to the point of fish soup. The warmer the water, the less oxygen it holds.
2007-05-09 16:46:54 · answer #1 · answered by Barb R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
82* is not too hot for tropical fish but getting a new heater would be a good idea. Especially with summer coming. You don't want to "roast" your fish & getting temp. down to at least 80* will keep your fish peppy & cut chance of ick or other fish diseases from getting a hold in the tank.
2007-05-09 19:32:27 · answer #2 · answered by aka.quirks 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your fish mostly yes for fresh water it is to hot. For tropical fish I pretty sure that is ok since they would be use to it
Try to open the top of your tank lid or put ice cubes in or just get a NEW Heater
2007-05-09 19:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by Boo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freshwater fish ideal temperature is between 76-84 degrees. But you can still have happy fish between 70-90 degrees, just don't go to far past or below those temperatures.
2007-05-09 19:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by Lizzy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
82 isn't a problem, but a heater that won't adjust properly is a problem. Pull that one and get a new one the first chance you get.
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2007-05-09 21:03:56 · answer #5 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
82 - 84 is good but it is
the max you can go. so you should moniter your Aquarium temp. several times a day.
2007-05-09 21:39:15 · answer #6 · answered by grim107 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be concerned you should buy a different one soon or else you will have dinner.
2007-05-09 19:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋