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[Amphitrite]

I own neons, guppies, platies, flying foxes and some algae eaters. The tank right now is 21 in heat, what should it be at?

 

[tttnjfttt]

If this tank doesn't have a heater, what is the coldest your house gets in the winter?

If it has a heater, I have heard usually mid 70's (24 C) is good.

 

[Amphitrite]

Well. I don't have a heater, yet. The cheapest we found that fit my tank was $97.

My house gets cold, but not my room (where the tank is). My room is usually very warm because my computer gives off alot of heat, not to mention I usually have my window and door closed all the time.

 

[tttnjfttt]

How big is your tank?

That temp is probably alright, however make sure it doesn't get too much colder. A heater is also nice for when you have sick fish and need to adjust the temperature to fight the disease better. For example, at your temp, it would take about a month to get rid of ich, at 30, a week.

 

[Amphitrite]

The tank is 5 gallons. If I need a heater, I could just borrow my dads friends since he's got one that'd fit my tank.

Thanks for the average heat estimate though.

 

[tttnjfttt]

www.bigalsonline.ca has a 25 watt heater for $30

 

[Amphitrite]

Wow, cheap. I'll look into it. Thanks.

 

[oneponygirl]

Walmart has heaters cheap (the same one that Petco carries for $24.99). I just got one for my 10 gallon tank for $14.99. I don't know if they are up there (as in Canada) but you might try shopping online.

 

[dwarfgourami]

The neons would probably prefer it a bit warmer (23-27 according to my book).

But the tank is badly overstocked- you really must do something about this. What are your algae eaters?

edit: Just seen your other post, looks like the situation is under control now. Well done!