Aquarium Temperature for Kinosternon, 78~80F?

[JEAE21]

So I was told that aquatic turtles should have a water temperature of 78F but I can't seem to get it exactly on it...it either decreases to 77.8F or up to 80F+.
I was told for turtles with a cold, they should have their temperature to 80~82F.

So is o.k. for my turtle to have a water temp. of 78~80's? even if he is completely healthy?
since i didn't to get it any lower than 78F..

and in the wild, do lakes/pond temperature get slightly(degree or two) colder at night?

 

[vicedretard]

its fine most heaters will heat till the water temp around it is what ever it is set at and then give it adequate time to drop a few degrees before it kicks back on to heat the water again...so your temp is always going to vary abit 78-80 is fine...no need to worry

 

[navygirl76]

youre fine--one or two degrees really wont matter.. dont sweat it.

 

[JEAE21]

haha thanks(phew)