Temperature in the aquarium – what is optimal and how to control it?
The temperature in the aquarium has a huge impact on the health of the fish and the stability of the entire tank.
If you don't have an aquarium yet, start with the how to set up an aquarium step by step' guide:
https://spotmeup.pl/blog/zwierzeta-20/jak-załozyc-ozdobne-akwarium-słodkowodne-507
Each species has different requirements - check the atlas of aquarium fish and their parameters:
https://spotmeup.pl/blog/zwierzeta-20/atlas-ryb-słodkowodnych-akwariowych-510
For example, see scalar - what temperature and conditions in the aquarium:
https://spotmeup.pl/blog/zwierzeta-20/skalar-pterophyllum-scalare-511
discus discus – temperature and breeding conditionsare thermally demanding:
https://spotmeup.pl/blog/zwierzeta-20/paletki-discus-symphysodon-514
More about the fish habitat:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish
Optimum temperature
For most tropical fish:
24–26°C
How to control the temperature?
- heater with thermostat
- thermometer in the aquarium
Sudden changes in temperature
They can cause:
- stress
- diseases
- fish death
Effect of temperature on aquatic organisms:
https://www.epa.gov/water-research
Temperature and species
Each species has different requirements. Check:
https://spotmeup.pl/blog/zwierzeta-20/atlas-ryb-słodkowodnych-akwariowych-510
Example species:
https://spotmeup.pl/blog/zwierzeta-20/skalar-pterophyllum-scalare-511
https://spotmeup.pl/blog/zwierzeta-20/paletki-discus-symphysodon-514
The most common mistakes
- no temperature control
- temperature fluctuations
- incorrectly selected heater
