What temperature should the water be for African Cichlids?

Cichlid Care, Cichlid Information, Fish

Red asked:


We have a 30 gallon tank and the temp is at 76. Is this good to release our cichlids in??

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6 Comments For This Post

  1. ice queen Says:
    April 24th, 2009 at 6:41 am

    the temperature should range from 72 to 82 Fahrenheit.regarding releasing them what breed of chichlid do you have,there are many breeds and some grow quite big a 30 gallon tank is small.how many are you planning to release into the tank?

  2. Nicky Says:
    April 26th, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    i have no idea sorry

  3. Your Hero Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    350 degrees for 10 minutes and they are el dente!! Perfect with dipping sauce!

  4. King Felix Says:
    April 29th, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    anywhere from 73-78 is perfect. trust me 100%!

  5. Chris Says:
    May 2nd, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    The lower the temperature, the better, but not too low that the fish would feel very uncomptable. I would generally just leave it the way it is.

  6. John C Says:
    May 5th, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    As your question sits, the answer is yes. Many other factors come into play though. How long has the tank been running, meaning is it a new tank or an established tank. If established what inhabitants are currently in the tank and what cichlids to you plan on mixing with them. If new, please ensure you let the tank age for a few weeks before considering releasing any fish into it and consider reading up on “new tank syndrome” and familiarize yourself with the nitrogen cycle and how it affects aquariums. All this may sound very complicated and it can be overwhelming but a little research and learned knowledge now will make you a better aquarist and there will be much less fish carnage in your future :)

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