Best Water Temp For Fast Growth?

[McFall]

i have two sens right now both about 2-3", was wondering what temp i should have the tank at for the fastest growth? The tank is at about 78.8 right now should it be higher?

 

[McFall]

anyone?

 

[scriving]

There metabolism speeds up when temp is warmer so raise the temp but the key to growth is water quality so keep water pristine and fish will grow

 

[mrwinkle]

^^^^ amen to that

 

[McFall]

gotcha, im gonna raise it to 80

 

[Cholly]

Temperature is fine, I keep mine at 80F, not much difference. Heavy feeding(feed 'em until they bulge some) twice daily and frequent water changes(2 or 3 times weekly rather than weekly) are what I've found to accelerate growth the most.

 

[McFall]

Temperature is fine, I keep mine at 80F, not much difference. Heavy feeding(feed 'em until they bulge some) twice daily and frequent water changes(2 or 3 times weekly rather than weekly) are what I've found to accelerate growth the most.

Yep, plan on uppin the temp to 80F, i feed them 3-4 times daily and bi-weekly water changes. I plan on growth, growth, and more GROWTH!

 

[Cholly]

Water changes probably make the biggest difference, low nitrates help keep the appetite strong.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

I don't think temperature would significantly affect growth rate. But the amount of food they consume would.