60 degrees ok?

[brett]

is 60 degree water ok for my bimac? i am kust keeping it at room temp right now and it is in buckets in my room and they are all at a little over 60 degrees F. Is this ok?

 

[Burstsovenergy24]

60º is pretty cool, though it should be fine. What do you mean you have it in buckets??

 

[Nancy]

Do you have a tank set up for you bimac? With filtration and protein skimmer?

Nancy

 

[brett]

hey, its in buckets because it is. I dont have the puss yet im getting it in august i will use a turbo flotor 1000 to skim and a eheim canister and lots of LR/LS. any suggestions? will i need a heater?

 

[Nancy]

Ah, so you're storing the water. Yes, 60 degrees is fine.

Be sure the buckets have a lid or you at least cover them with foil or plastic to keep the water clean.

What is your room temperature range during the year? What happens in summer?

Nancy

 

[brett]

not much, because i have A/C and heating so.... it usually around 60-65 i live in oregon so its cold and rainy always. I was also wondering if keeping the rock at that low of a temp. would casue harm to the bacteria in it or the organisms that are on the rock? what have been your experiences?

 

[Burstsovenergy24]

While it will take longer for things to grow, I doubt it would harm them.

 

[brett]

do you guys use lids with your bimacs?

 

[Burstsovenergy24]

DUH!

If we didnt a bimac would surly escape! I use bricks to further decrease escaping too.

 

[brett]

are they known for simple escapes or extravagent mind bogglers. there will be a few tiny slits near where the plumbing returns to the tank is this ok? also how small should the screen be on my overflow?

 

[Nancy]

I guess you might call them simple escapes. You can always plug up small holes with a bit of natural sponge.

Nancy

 

[brett]

ok thanks alot, you guys have been sooooo much help!!! just wanted to say thanks. cant wait to get my octo.