Help with thermometer reading

[Country joe]

I wish my tank to have a temp of 24 c, which my Aqua heater pro digital reads constantly, as its set for 24c but my fluval digital temp is constantly reading 23.6 c, is this okay for a community tank, or should I change the heater to read 25c and this would probably give me a reading of 24c.

 

[Archerfish]

Leave it as it is. There is only 1/4 degree difference. You will drive yourself and the fish nuts trying to synchronize the two. The temp is fine for most community fishes.

 

[Colin_T]

What sort of fish are in the tank?

I used to set my heaters on 18C and let the temperature drop to that in winter, and it would go up naturally to 30C in summer.

 

[Country joe]

One thickened gouramis, ottos, Harlequin Rasboras, black Phantom tetras, glowlite tetras, and Green Neon Tetras.

 

[Country joe]

One thickened gouramis, ottos, Harlequin Rasboras, black Phantom tetras, glowlite tetras, and Green Neon Tetras.

Should be one thick lipped gourami

 

[Colin_T]

They will be fine with temperatures ranging from 18-30C and 22-24C is ideal for all but the gourami who would like it a touch warmer (25-26C). I would leave it as is.