Community tank temps?

[Vandraco aka Bronzecat]

Hello
As you know i'm setting up this community tank and was wondering what range of temp would suit most community fish? Only problem i have is that the lowest temp i can get is 25c. Thats with the heater not on. After the lights come on the temp slowly rises to 26c. Is this ok?

[kizno1]

yh 26 is fine for most community fish.
do you have corys?

[Vandraco aka Bronzecat]

Was thinking about Corys, but i know they prefer it cooler? Nettys Albino Corys appear to be doing well at 27c though.

[aly_starh]

i have various fish in my communiy, dwarf gourami, cories, tetras.
The temp is 26C, and they are doing fine

[Vandraco aka Bronzecat]

Cheers:) I cant actually get it any cooler LOL. At least it saves on electric as the heater is never on:)

[kizno1]

Was thinking about Corys, but i know they prefer it cooler? Nettys Albino Corys appear to be doing well at 27c though.

they do prefer colder water but the common once should be of upto about 28C but rare once might be a bit fussyer

[Vandraco aka Bronzecat]

I'll stick to Albinos i think:) They'll look good against the black substrate too :D

[kizno1]

yh sounds nice

[mellychops]

Its all the heat in your house with all the reptiles :rofl: I have corys in every tank and they are all at 27 and do fine. The community is always between 26-27

[lilacamy931]

I think you will be fine Van! Best of luck x