Water Temperature

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madgalaxy

Small Fish
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Nov 8, 2006
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Folks,

I got a tank for my Den, it is an Eclipse 12. The tank is planted and currently cycling; I have the heater set to 78 (which my other tanks are). I have not decided on what type of fish I will put in this tank. During the day this room tends to get warm (I work from home and there are 2 PC's running and a TV usuaully on). I have noticed that the tank goes up to 80 during the day. Couple questions:

1) Will freshwater fish tolerate this 2 degree change every day? If not...
2) Should I set the heater to 80, for a constant temperature? If so, are there any fish I should avoid putting in the tank at this temperature?
3) Should I just move the tank out of the room?

Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!
 

Big Vine

Big Vine

Elite Fish
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Feb 7, 2006
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My thoughts exactly.
Most freshwater tropical fish will do fine in that temp.

That 'elevated' temperature you describe---same thing happens in some of my tanks...especially the smaller ones. The most 'drastic' swing occurs in my smallest tank---the 3 gal. Eclipse. It sometimes goes from mid to high 70s all the way up to about 82 degrees F. (generally a 4-6 degree swing)

Everything I've ever kept in there has been just fine. The temperature 'swing' takes place so gradually that it doesn't shock the fish whatsoever.

If you're still a little unsure, it's best if you narrow it down to a few species that you're really interested in and then ask specifically about them to get some species-specific feedback, which will help put your mind at ease. ;)

Big Vine
 

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madgalaxy

Small Fish
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Nov 8, 2006
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Thanks all for your comments. My gut was telling the temp swing would be ok, but I did not want to deal with sick fish! I am glad, because I did not want to move it. The whole reason I got it was to have an Aquarium in the Den! Thanks again.

- Gary
 

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madgalaxy

Small Fish
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Nov 8, 2006
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Purple said:
how are you cycling the tank ? (if I may ask)
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Of course! I am using some water and media from an established tank. I am new to these forums, but not the hobby. I just never, ever in all my years had an issue with temp swings, so I thought I would ask for opinions.
 

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trav_19

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Dec 7, 2006
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me and my friend got the same tank set ups so we both got the same heaters..and i hate them...we both have the same problems...we have to set our dials to like 70 so that it keeps the tank around 78 80...argh.. i hate it i notice if the tank is at 78 the heater light lights up ....i have it set at 70 so i have no idea why its kicking on....any of you guys noticed your heaters like this?
 

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