How hot is too hot???
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I believe, unless he updated it, the DIY chiller from the mini fridge first of all was very expensive to run, and second of all after the initial chill ended up heating up the water because of the heat of the unit while it ran. I could be dead wrong on this, but I vaguely remember something along the lines of he tried it but it turned out not working very well at all.
Get a big jug from a water cooler if you have room in your freezer to freeze it. Stick that in there for a few hours. I think this may lead to temp fluctuations though, so it's just a band-aide fix for hot days really.
Is there anyone has been to the locations where rays are from as I think that is the best answer to this question. I was told buy a vendor that most people keep rays at to low of a temp . He said that the fisherman that were catching his Motoro said they are in shallow water and that water temp was in the mid 90s. Now obviously not all year but I would like to know if there is any truth to this
That is what I was hoping to figure out and someone to tell me that they will do fine in 90+ degree water lol. I just didn't want to cook them. It would be a waste over something so stupid lol. They look fine in 88-89 degree water... but what do I know? I don't want to experiment either lol.
I feed them constantly and they are on pellets.. usually once in the morning and about 4-5 times in the afternoon/night lol.
So I spoke to Oliver and he said Leo's waters are at 29 to 31 Celsius ( 84 to 88) just for who is curious. P.Brachyura have been found at temps at 52 degrees!!! And could not handle high temps. It is possible that rays during a dry season can be found in mid 90s in really shallow water but not for long and the ray is probably very uncomfortable and would seek cooler temps as soon as it could. Over all he said 78 to 87 is fine range.
That is what I was keeping mine at... around 84 degrees. But with this 89 degree water.. they seem active and fine. I just took off one of the lids to see if that would cool it down a little. Thanks for all the information guys!
I never use heater during the summer time. I also never open the lids because my aro will jump out and I can't risk that. IF my water get too hot I put some ice in large zip lock bags so it can cool down the water.
other option is do a small water change 10-15% and add cold water. But be caution not to shock the fish with temp change to fast.
other option is do a small water change 10-15% and add cold water. But be caution not to shock the fish with temp change to fast.
