Jungle Style at 28C

[FishWorks]

Hi All,

I just made a jungle style layout draft.

Aquarium dimensions are 6' x 1.5' x 1.5'
CO2 gas injected, ADA Amazonia Substrate, EI fertilization. Temperature 28C or 82F

Plants are:
Water Wisteria
Echinodorus Indian Red
Java Moss
Anubias Nana
Cryptocoryne Beckettii
Echinodorus Osiris
Micranthemum Monte Carlo

My concerns are:
1) Will these plants grow lush at 28C?
I am particularly concerned with the Monte Carlo at this temperature.
The temperature is because I want tropical fish like Boesemani Rainbows.

2) I would be very happy to accept suggestions on layout to improve aesthetics.(Swap out plants, move things, etc.)

 

[John q]

The temperature is because I want tropical fish like Boesemani Rainbows

Can't help with layout but looks good too me.. Boesemani rainbows don't really need those high temps, they will be fine at 25.5 c.

 

[Conort2]

The temperature is because I want tropical fish like Boesemani Rainbows.

Bosemanis will be pretty happy at 24/25 degrees. Any other species you’re particularly interested in? Only ones I can think off the top of my head that really ‘need’ warm temperatures are rams and discus.

Cheers

 

[FishWorks]

Can't help with layout but looks good too me.. Boesemani rainbows don't really need those high temps, they will be fine at 25.5 c.

Thanks, that makes things easier.

 

[FishWorks]

Bosemanis will be pretty happy at 24/25 degrees. Any other species you’re particularly interested in? Only ones I can think off the top of my head that really ‘need’ warm temperatures are rams and discus.

Cheers

Alright, I think I will go with 25C for the Boesemanis.
I am also interested in Banded Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia trifasciata).
I think the Banded Rainbows and Boesmani Rainbows look good together in the planned jungle tank.

 

[sanj]

25c is fine, more needed for breeding, but I keep Boesmani with the themostat set at 22, although the water is often a degree or two higher. My oldest Boesmani fish are now 10 years old.