Temperature Question

[Theseabean]

I have a Tanganyika community tank kept in a lab at 72 degrees constantly. Will the tank be OK if Its kept at 72? Or do I really need a heater. So far the fish seem fine.

 

[Egon]

It sounds like they are fine at 72. I'm sure the fish will grow faster if the water was warmer.

 

[RareExoticFish]

They should do fine
But they might do a bit better if the temp was at 76-78

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

They should do fine generally as was said 76-78 is better, but what you have to remember is the filter and lights will throw off some heat, so if the ambient temp is 72 the tank temp will probably be 73-74ish.

 

[Gill Blue]

it's at the bottom limit of their temp range, so keep an eye on them. they could start to have nutritional difficulties, or be more susceptible to diseases.
maybe put the tank next to the coffee machine for some free radiant heat.

 

[dogofwar]

72 is fine. Just so it's consistent...

Matt