My tank at 29"C constant, is that normal?

[tupiddog]

Just got a thermometer for my tank .. pretty shock to find my tank at 29"C constant.... is that normal? should i install a fan?

[Shadow]

yes normal, you might want to get fan depending on your flora or fauna

[dcwk]

Before we can answer whether your tank temperature is too high, may I ask what are the inhabitants?

[desbug13]

Just got a thermometer for my tank .. pretty shock to find my tank at 29"C constant.... is that normal? should i install a fan?

bro, at least yours working. mine works well on a few days. now at times reading at cold as antartica! -40+ degrees! getting new one soon. can recommend yours? thanks!

[beetroot]

LOL please get a new one.
a normal S$2 one should work just fine.
29C is very normal for our tank water without a fan.

[dcwk]

From experience, conventional thermometers are more reliable.

[Czyne]

That temperature's pretty high for most fish and plants to thrive in. Getting a fan or chiller to lower the temp a few degrees shouldn't hurt, though I agree we should know your current stock before giving solid advice.

[tupiddog]

Chiller is out of the question don't intend to invest so much .. cheap plants cheap fish ( guppies and neons , nana and soon some hair grass when i get back from Shanghai ,,) .. hahah LOL trial and error .. but as advised from some bros here, think i will invest in a fan though ..

[wrearry]

Is yours digital or those mercury/alcohol thermometer? I got a fright from what I think is alcohol thermometer at first got fan still always show 29C... but digital showed lower temp

[dhomosapien]

I got myself a brandless S$2 mercury thermometer and my low light open-top 1.5ft tank reads highest 28C. goes down to 26C at night and on cool days....you guys think this reading is correct? Tank is located right under a corridor window, surface water movement from pump...

tupiddog: neons should be fine at that temparature.

[JamesCampbell]

just got a thermometer for my tank .. Pretty shock to find my tank at 29"c constant.... Is that normal? Should i install a fan?

first you should make sure your thermometer is correct most thermometers are inaccurate. Also the setings on your heaters are 99% sure your temp wont match

[JamesCampbell]

first you should make sure your thermometer is correct most thermometers are inaccurate. Also the setings on your heaters are 99% sure your temp wont match

it does not matter what type of heater you have even if its expemsive

[Aquaboyy]

install a fan bro

it will help to bring down 1-2 degree.

will be good if you keep moss.

[tupiddog]

Thanks for all the advice.. btw my is a digital temp.