Best Temperature for Tetras

[Dan White]

Just a question. Someone in here recommended that tetras like temps to be
about 80F. I've got black neons, cardinals and just got a few brass tetras.
I had been keeping the temp at 76-77 and they are big and colorful. I've
been surfing around and I haven't really found much that mentions anything
other than temps of "74 to 82" or whatnot. I was hoping to see what the
conventional wisdom is regarding temps for tetras before I make a change
like that. I also have a betta and will have some angels in there soon.

Thanks,
dwhite

[NetMax]

"Dan White" > wrote in message
t...
> Just a question. Someone in here recommended that tetras like temps to
> be
> about 80F. I've got black neons, cardinals and just got a few brass
> tetras.
> I had been keeping the temp at 76-77 and they are big and colorful.
> I've
> been surfing around and I haven't really found much that mentions
> anything
> other than temps of "74 to 82" or whatnot. I was hoping to see what
> the
> conventional wisdom is regarding temps for tetras before I make a
> change
> like that. I also have a betta and will have some angels in there
> soon.
>
> Thanks,
> dwhite

Generally speaking, the higher temperatures will increase their rate of
metabolism, appetite, coloration and activity level. For small tetras,
this probably also reduces their life expectancy, and with small stomachs
they will be hungry more often. An elevated temperature also generally
reduces the amount of pathogen types in the water, increases their
ability to fight off diseases (if they are healthy to start with) and can
make it more difficult to grow certain plants.

Angelfish do well at 77F and 80F. I think Bettas start labouring at much
higher temperatures (but I'm not sure). What is certain is that a
Betta's activity levels are significantly higher at tropical temperatures
(76 to 80F) than at ambient.

All of these general observations may actually not make any significant
difference in your application, so if you find everything is working well
at 77F, I would leave it alone. I've used 77F for literally millions of
fish in 100s of tanks. It's a nice set point as a balance between many
factors (imho).
--
www.NetMax.tk

[Dan White]

"NetMax" > wrote in message
.. .
>
> All of these general observations may actually not make any significant
> difference in your application, so if you find everything is working well
> at 77F, I would leave it alone. I've used 77F for literally millions of
> fish in 100s of tanks. It's a nice set point as a balance between many
> factors (imho).
> --

sounds like good advice. thanks.

dwhite