Chinese Perch want

[geeimatree]

hmm maybe the perch was just in bad condition when you got him
it happens occasionally

 

[Pyramid_Party]

I actually heard not to have them in temp higher than 78 degrees. I dont know, I have my temp at steady 80-81, and my perch and other fish seem fine and not affected and this has been the temp for several months. I was gonna drop the temp to 79 though, but I dont know.

 

[Pyramid_Party]

Also, I wanted to say that these fish are kinda delicate once you get them, so be careful with them and in my opinion, 86 degrees is too high. Maybe around 81 is good for you.