swords3711

I have lost several of my tetras and I believe that it was due to my tank's temp.
It is at about 85F which I know is really high. I will be getting a new heater but could this be the problem?

sirdarksol

Quite possibly.

john&jen

Just a point to ponder... when treating for ick, my temp was 85+ and the tetras made it. Could be something else...

0morrokh

I think 85 would only (or anyway be much more likely to) kill a fish if it was a sudden change. Everything else in the tank is fine/normal? Did you test it recently?

COBettaCouple

Do you have aeration? At that warm of a temp, it might be a necessity for them. I'd keep them closer to 80 if possible.

swords3711

I've gotta get a new heater. I have a 35g tank. Since they only had 30 and 40g heaters, I bought the 40g heater thinking it would last longer. I turned it all the way do wn and it is still at 85F. I decided to keep it because none of my fish seemed to mind. But my tets seem to be feeling the effects and they are all dying.

I do have l plenty of aeration.

COBettaCouple

What is the room temp? I'd turn the heater off and unplug it, replacing it asap.

swords3711

no the room temp is pretty cold

COBettaCouple

I think that heater has to be broken to be doing that then.

swords3711

No the tank is a 35 g and the heater is for a 40g

finmama

whoaaa even turned all the way down it seems extreme to make it that warm with only a 5 gallon difference...how long has the heater been in there? I would take it out and keep the room as warm as possible until you can get another

swords3711

well ive had the heater since May and its been at that temp the whole time
I bought some tets recently who seemed to be havin trouble with it