-> MS>i have a ten gal. tank with a betta, 4 neon tetra, 2 blueberry tet
-> MS>away the tiger barb), a pleco, and a catfish.  They all appear to
-> MS>alright; perky fins and all, but i am slightly worried about the w
-> MS>At times it has gotten up to 84 degrees farenheit...and i was told
-> MS>stay in the low to mid 70s... the heater is unplugged so i know th
-> MS>the problem... the temp normally is between 78-81 degrees... my qu
-> MS>How hot is too hot?
-> MS>thanks in advance for any advice :)
->
->
-> I also would like an answer for that.. I didn't see where you
-> are calling from, but in Phoenix it gets pretty hot in my tank
-> as well.  It's been 82-84 degrees the last few days.. without
-> the heater or the light on!  I am worried I'll melt my fish..
That isn't too healthy for the fish.  THe part that I would be worried
about is the inconsistency in the temperature.  With fish being
cold blooded animals, the changes in temperature isn't too good.  To
answer your question, if they are tropical freshwater, then the water
will start to harm them at 89 degrees (somewhere around that)  They will
survive in 82-84, but the stress will shorten their lives.  Keep the
tank away from windows and sunlight, and, if you haven't already, switch
to flouresent tubes.  Gotta jet
Later
Brian
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