What Temp For Guppys?

[Spishkey]

i keep mine at 27/28 but have just been told this is too high by a guy in my lfs and they should be between 21 and 23?
what temp should they be at?? im confused now?

 

[Annastasia]

Usually the ideal temperature is about 72-76F or 22-25C. Your tank temperature seems slightly high right now. I mean, it's not a huge deal, but I would gradually lower it just a bit if you can. What other fish are in the tank, or is it just Guppies?

 

[Spishkey]

guppys and newly hatched crayfish thats all.

 

[Annastasia]

Do you know what kind of crayfish you have, as some of them prefer coldwater?

If you know you have one from a tropical environment, I would just research the species somewhat, and see what people say the ideal temperature is, and then compromise between them and your Guppies. I would say your tank temperature is probably slightly high right now, though.

 

[helterskelter]

guppies are quite versatile. i keep mine in the low 70's as they are much hardier fish. the higher the temp the faster they grow and the shorter the life, and i as find the immune system dose not work as good

 

[benmate]

the temperature for guppies is 27

 

[fish48]

oh no i got mine at 24 lol

 

[Annastasia]

I wouldn't worry about it. There is no one set temperature that is right for Guppies. 24 will be fine.

 

[nudzy]

I have my community tank at 24 with livebearers inc guppies in it and they seem fine, and comfortable at that temp.