Is this too cold for my tank?

[Exotrezy]

Just cycled my tank and haven't added any fish yet, would 74.5 be way too cold for a tank?

 

[Exotrezy]

It is a 30 gallon tank by the way.

 

[AyyooAlbert]

you should be fine, if you live in cold weather would recommended getting a heater to keep temp stable.

 

[Exotrezy]

you should be fine, if you live in cold weather would recommended getting a heater to keep temp stable.

Nope, I live all the way down in Houston, Texas. The weather here rarely even hits 30 degrees during winter. It should be fine right? Or do I need to get a heater? If I do need to get a heater, which heater should I get. I don't really want to spend too much as it is only a 2 - 4 degree difference. I have a 30 gallon 3 ft long tank.

 

[AyyooAlbert]

Nope, I live all the way down in Houston, Texas. The weather here rarely even hits 30 degrees during winter. It should be fine right? Or do I need to get a heater? If I do need to get a heater, which heater should I get. I don't really want to spend too much as it is only a 2 - 4 degree difference. I have a 30 gallon 3 ft long tank.

70/80 is where you want the temps. but you don't want temp quicky rising or lowering its why a heater keeps this stable. Home a/c can also change temps. I would suggest an amazon Aqueon heater they are good with warranty

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Nope, I live all the way down in Houston, Texas. The weather here rarely even hits 30 degrees during winter. It should be fine right? Or do I need to get a heater? If I do need to get a heater, which heater should I get. I don't really want to spend too much as it is only a 2 - 4 degree difference. I have a 30 gallon 3 ft long tank.

A heater is the cheapest thing you get for your tank. You need a heater.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ehei...oVn9NJCe8iry1efd9Dt0qIizcQP4M4SIaAiyeEALw_wcB
Get the 100 watt.

 

[Exotrezy]

A heater is the cheapest thing you get for your tank. You need a heater.

Yeah I know, it is just that people recommend those $100 heaters with controllers and all that, which I don’t really need.

 

[Aaron75]

Yeah I know, it is just that people recommend those $100 heaters with controllers and all that, which I don’t really need.

You want a controller otherwise your heater can get stuck on and then you have fish soup. A $50 device is well worth it in most people's opinion.

 

[Reefering1]

Sounds like you already made up your mind... I thought you were asking a question?

 

[lil sumpin]

you don’t need a controller, just get a 75w eheim you’ll be fine

 

[Exotrezy]

Sounds like you already made up your mind... I thought you were asking a question?

No, I am asking if I need a heater because my tank is at 74.5 F

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Yeah I know, it is just that people recommend those $100 heaters with controllers and all that, which I don’t really need.

I personally run 2 smaller heaters in two of my systems and three in my expensive system so it can't bake the tank and can't completely fail to heat. I don't run a controller and probably never will. Eheim heaters are cheap and reliable.

 

[Exotrezy]

you don’t need a controller, just get a 75w eheim you’ll be fine

Thanks, is there any other brand you recommend or is eheim the only one?

 

[Exotrezy]

I personally run 2 smaller heaters in two of my systems and three in my expensive system so it can't bake the tank and can't completely fail to heat. I don't run a controller and probably never will. Eheim heaters are cheap and reliable.

Yeah, I think I will just get a eheim heater or aqueon heater and I should be set, Thanks for the help

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Yeah, I think I will just get a eheim heater or aqueon heater and I should be set, Thanks for the help

Eheim. Don't trust the aqueon

 

[Aaron75]

Yeah, I think I will just get a eheim heater or aqueon heater and I should be set, Thanks for the help

Eheim Jager is pretty much the gold standard. I wouldn't use the aqueon.

 

[Exotrezy]

Eheim. Don't trust the aqueon

Ok

 

[Exotrezy]

Eheim Jager is pretty much the gold standard. I wouldn't use the aqueon.

Ok