It's starting to become winter and I'm worried my auratus' tank is getting to cold....It gets down to about 66-67 at night and some days the tank's high is only 72-73 max.... i have heating at my disposal... should i just raise the temps slightly... or what?
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Temp question
amphiman
Nov 16, 2007 07:01 PM
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Slaytonp
Nov 17, 2007 12:10 PM
Those temperatures are fine. Auratus are among those that can tolerate cooler temperatures, even to the high 50's at night. Although at the these lower temps, they will not move until they warm up during the day. Also the soil and water will retain a bit more heat than you may be measuring mid tank. During the day, it will also be warmer up near the lights. So you are actually probably getting temperatures above what you are measuring, in different locations. If you are comfortable in a room in your shirtsleeves, chances are, the frogs are too.
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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho
Dendrobates: auratus blue, auratus Ancon Hill, tinctorius azureus, leucomelas. Phyllobates: vittatus, terribilis, lugubris. Epipedobates: anthonyi tricolor pasaje. Ranitomeya fantastica, imitator, reticulata. Adelphobates castaneoticus, galactonotus. Oophagia pumilio Bastimentos. (updated systematic nomenclature)
