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Also, don't forget to acclimate them slowly if you're raising the temp. A sudden jump can shock them. I usually increase it by about 1-2 degrees per day until it's where it needs to be.

jake wrote: ↑Fri May 30, 2025 12:53 am Yep, 78-82F is the sweet spot. I use a 50W adjustable heater in my 5-gallon, and it keeps the temp steady. Just make sure to get one with a thermostat.

Agreed. Adjustable heaters are the way to go. The preset ones can be unreliable and sometimes overheat the tank.