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[aznxcalikid]

i just bought a 3 inch jardini and accidentally put it into my cichlid tank without letting the bag sit in the tank for a while. the water in the bag was pretty warm and the water in my tank is pretty cold. is that gonna cause some problems?
the recommended temp for arowanas are 75 - 80 but will it survive in 70

 

[Mystix212]

Cichla also requires temps of 75-80. Why do you have the tank so cold? Also, just up the temp 7 degrees or so over a period of 2-3 days.

 

[aznxcalikid]

i had a paper thermometer but it didnt work so i never really bothered to check the temp. i leave the water as it is w/o a heater. what would my water temp be around without a heater.

 

[Mystix212]

So you are willing to risk your fishes lifes because you cant provide for a heater?

 

[aznxcalikid]

nope. i just added one right now.

 

[SimonL]

what would my water temp be around without a heater.

That would depend on time of day, seasons, house temp, etc. Fish need to be kept at a constant temp, too much fluctuation causes stress...

 

[aznxcalikid]

hey simon what fish are you holding in your picture

 

[Mystix212]

what would my water temp be around without a heater.

The same as it is now without a heater.

Also, I think Simon's avatar is a green moray eel. (Saltwater).

 

[aznxcalikid]

dude my aro is a mean fish. its attacking all the other mbuna. even my two auratus run from it. is it safe to leave it there or is there a chance my auratus might rebel. i dont wanna wake up and see its all beat up. ever since it started attacking the cichlids, i just patrols the bottom of the tank and forgot about the top.

 

[headbanger_jib]

prepare for a fish thats gonna own everyone in the tank and in the end it will be the only one left
jars are almost always agro