How low is too low...

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Blaz1n1t

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Would i be able to put convicts,JD's,texas's,firemouths, and jags into a small above ground pond i made thats outside? It only gets about 2 or 3 solid hours of direct sunlight, because its in my porch. The water is about 64 degrees right now, this is why im asking, will they be able to handle temps from 60d + ?
 
You WILL need a heater, all of these fish need atleast 80* water...

They dont need it unless temp +/- too rapidly, a fish can survive decently low temps but breathing and oxygen will slow, stress will start to occur, ideal is imo 72-80° but a fish wont die in the 60° range if properly acclimated! Not saying it will thrive! Why not just buy a couple 22$ 200watt heaters? That way you maintain 70°+ depending on size of pond!

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