[Blackdude]

Just to get and average :smile:

 

[Judazzz]

I keep the temp at 81 degrees, although it has been lower in the past (down to 73 degrees).
I never saw signs they were affected by the water temperature in any way...

 

[piranha 13]

Mine is currently at 81 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

[Nethius]

where's 80?

 

[JEARBEAR]

I try to keep mine between 75 and 80, 78 being the best, in my opinion

 

[Blackdude]

where's 80?

I'm not a 100% sure, but I think it's between 79 and 81 !!

Sorry for ranking my number in celsius, i'm from Quebec..

 

[Bcollins111900]

nice warm 84 and it shows, super active and super agressive, they way I like em.

 

[Blackdude]

84 !! damn, I heard that if you keep the tempersture over 82 your Ps will note live as long..

is that true ??

 

[sccavee]

I keep my tank at 79

 

[MPower]

I have mine from 78-82 but its mainly at 82, pending on how hot it is in my living room.

 

[WebHostExpert]

82 all of my tanks except my wifes.
MAD

 

[Genin]

82 degrees is what I have always kept my tanks at.

Blackdude,
I don't think that keeping your temp over 82 is going to shorten your fish's life span. Where did you hear that at, now you have me nervous.

Joe

 

[SnowCichlid.]

you can definatly notice change in behavior and habbit when the temperature drops significantly in most fish if not all

 

[Kolbenschlag]

My heater is on full blast and it doesnt get past 79

 

[Blackdude]

Now you have me nervous.

Sorry men.. We will need some expert advice ...

So would an excessive(like 84) temperature reduice the live expectancy of the Ps ?

 

[Show_Me_The_Teeth]

Anything above 84 can kill your fish. Remember to keep salt in the tank to keep down the fungus in these warmer tanks. Also note more temp equals more aggression. The increase in metablism increases their search for food which in turns makes them aggressive and very hungry.

SMTT

 

[GARGOYLE]

mines at 79. Higher if they injured or sick. lower if there is an increase in fin nips

 

[Blackdude]

Remember to keep salt in the tank to keep down the fungus in these warmer tanks.

Salt ?? what kind, and how much ??

 

[Raptor]

Aquarium salt i just give a good dash after changing water, 1 teaspoon per 5 gals when sick. And i keep it at 79 unless sick or injured. I have never noticed a difference in them at higher temps, but that is just me.

 

[Raptor]

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