Heater question

Blackheart · 02-17-2013, 11:10 PM

So when keeping fish that require a heater, which I'm doing, is it necessary to have one if the water stays at a stable temperature all the time?

I find it kind of odd that my tank stays at 72-74 degrees all the time. Could this be because it's right in front of the window, and gets a lot of outside light? Should I buy a heater?

fishwater · 02-17-2013, 11:36 PM

It really depends on the livestock you are planning on keeping. Many tropical fish don't do well at cooler temps, but some fish can tolerate low 70's to high 60's. Research the ideal conditions for your livestock and determine what temps will keep them happy.

sowNreap · 02-17-2013, 11:45 PM

If you keep your house at that temp all the time that's what the tank will be. The aquarium water will pretty much track with the air temp. I have a thermometer in the tank and one that measures air temp and they pretty much read the same. If your fish like those temps you may not need a heater.

steven p · 02-18-2013, 12:17 AM

I have a tank in my front window with black substrate. The heater is set at 78, kicks on at 76. The sun warms the tank to 82 during the day if the blinds are all the way open. Do you have an internal or external thermo?

Blackheart · 02-18-2013, 12:56 AM

my thermo is an external one.

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fishwater Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 70	It really depends on the livestock you are planning on keeping. Many tropical fish don't do well at cooler temps, but some fish can tolerate low 70's to high 60's. Research the ideal conditions for your livestock and determine what temps will keep them happy. __________________ Eheim Pimp #533 46g

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sowNreap Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NE TN Posts: 330	If you keep your house at that temp all the time that's what the tank will be. The aquarium water will pretty much track with the air temp. I have a thermometer in the tank and one that measures air temp and they pretty much read the same. If your fish like those temps you may not need a heater.

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Blackheart Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Posts: 659	my thermo is an external one.