guppies and heaters?

[jworth]

Do they need heaters to live and breed? i need the heater in thier tank and dont want to buy a new one. is it feasible?

 

[malfunkshun]

Yes, and no.
I've had some Endler's in a pond the whole summer as mosquito controll, they are still in it and it's in the mid 50's now. Still alive.

 

[Noddy]

I don't heat my tank and they'll still spawn like crazy.
The fish will grow quicker if you heat the water, but it's not nescesary.

 

[malfunkshun]

If you have a heater they will produce bigger broods and grow faster. Forgot to add that part.

 

[hybridtheoryd16]

i don't heat my guppie or convict breeding tanks. Been like that for around 8 years. My house stays in the lower 70's.

 

[CichlaRyan]

i have well over a couple thousand breeding outside constantly in a 125g pond temps around 69-72 day 67-62 night. filtration is a sponge and covered sump to help minimalize babys to be sucked in the in-put.

 

[oscarcrazy]

Guppies do fine at normal room temps. I don't heat any of my tanks including my daughters guppy tank. House stays at 74 year round.

 

[jworth]

this is all great news. im pulling the heater. thanks everyone.

 

[Louie]

i have well over a couple thousand breeding outside constantly in a 125g pond temps around 69-72 day 67-62 night. filtration is a sponge and covered sump to help minimalize babys to be sucked in the in-put.

Have you had any guppy deaths at 62 degrees?.