Northern Longear Sunfish

[shawnp73]

I would like to have some natives in my 150 gallon. I specifically would like to get a couple Northern Longears. My problem is, the room that the aquarium is in is pretty warm year-round. I have had this tank set up for about a month and my water temp is staying right at 84 degrees. In the winter I don't expect that the water temp will drop much below 78. Is this going to be too warm for these fish?
Shawn

 

[Gill Blue]

they'll probably survive, but they'll be in overdrive all the time. lots of aggression and wanting to mate constantly. with those tank temps, I'd go tropical.

 

[Owain4]

do you have a basement?? its like 85 outside and my basement is a cool 68, my tank must be at around 60

 

[shawnp73]

That's kind of what I figured. I do have a partial basement, but I would have to have it would have to be rewired. There is only one outlet in the basement currently.

 

[Owain4]

hows the temperature down in your basement??

 

[shawnp73]

It is much cooler down there. But the way it is laid out it would not be practical. Plus the aquarium is currently located right beside my desk. I spend a lot more time here than in my basement.