Jynn Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Ive just purchased some blue bolts and black pandas to try and breed some shadow pandas. I just want to make sure ive got evrything optimal to keep them happy and healthy. Ive only ever kept crystal reds and crystal blacks previously. 10g tank, remineralized RO water (salty shrimp gh+), fluval shrimp and plant stratum. Currently I have a bunch of marimo balls and some ceramic shrimp tube things, and Ive got a bunch of subwassertang on the way to give them some plant stuff to hide in and feed off. I have added a couple alder cones in my filter to try and stabalize the PH. Current params: HK 0 GH 5 TDS 109 PH 6.5 Temp 75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindygao0217 Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 The temp is a bit high but everything else is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Yeah, Im not real sure what do do about the temp, thats just how it is in that room. There's no heater in the tank (will be putting in a thermastatically controlled heater when winter comes to be sure it stays around 70-72) I'm using LED lights pretty far off from the tank so they shouldnt be putting off much heat. I could try just opening the glass lid, but im afraid of escapees... could the HOB be adding heat? should I try switching to a sponge filter, or drop the water level down an inch or so so they are less likely to climb out if I iopen it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindygao0217 Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 The temperature is fine for them to live in it just they prefer colder water I think winter is coming so it no biggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANBU Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 my tank is currently at 77 right now for my taiwan bees. they are super active RyeGuy411 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Temperatures up to 77-78 are fine for TB, my tanks are in a basement and I use heaters year round to maintain them at 76F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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