T trop Exodon MFK Member Jul 29, 2020 64 57 26 24 Nov 6, 2023 #1 I live in coastal southern california so temperatures wouldn't get too low (above 65F) I'd figure something like jewels or kribs should be fine?
I live in coastal southern california so temperatures wouldn't get too low (above 65F) I'd figure something like jewels or kribs should be fine?
Deadeye POTM Curator Staff member MFK Member Aug 31, 2020 8,521 11,491 483 Nov 6, 2023 #2 I keep my kribs unheated - the tank sits mid 70s usually (by a window and a glass hood to keep it warm).
I keep my kribs unheated - the tank sits mid 70s usually (by a window and a glass hood to keep it warm).
cockroach Goliath Tigerfish MFK Member Jul 28, 2005 2,990 1,725 179 Taiwan Nov 7, 2023 #3 Kribs Jewels African Butterfly Cichlid Should all be fine in unheated tanks even through winter. My past stock survived 8-10°C nights for a week or more. The pumps and lights add a little warmth but that's not reliable
Kribs Jewels African Butterfly Cichlid Should all be fine in unheated tanks even through winter. My past stock survived 8-10°C nights for a week or more. The pumps and lights add a little warmth but that's not reliable
duanes MFK Moderators Staff member Moderator MFK Member Jun 7, 2007 21,056 26,431 2,910 Isla Taboga Panama via Milwaukee Nov 7, 2023 #4 Tilapia sparrmanii is found naturally as far south as the southern tip of Africa, where seasonal temps get quite chilly.
Tilapia sparrmanii is found naturally as far south as the southern tip of Africa, where seasonal temps get quite chilly.
