Temperature for raising Frys?

[Calihawk]

Howdy Folks, Ive searched before I posted to no avail...What is the preferable temp for raising frys? Is 80 too low is 85 too high...from YOUR experience. Thanx

 

[Crunchy]

I currently have a batch of fry (on accident) from my OB Peacocks. Their temp ranges from 77 - 80 F. They seem to be doing just fine, but I too would like to know the experience of others.

 

[NWatson]

I have always kept mine at 80F. That is for Dovii and Jags and I would do the same for most species of Cichlids. Are you looking for good growth rates? What species? To get the best growth water changes are the best bet.

 

[Calihawk]

Just looking for health and prosperity, lol

 

[vietguy357]

I used to breed angels and I always kept the temp 1 or 2 degrees higher than what I usually kept the parents at when I had frys.

 

[busted]

my convict tank never had a heater on it. about 72-74*


the fry seemed to do fine but ive never fully grew the fry out before i went to saltwater with that tank.


with that being said, i think warmer temps would yeild better results tho.

 

[Loshmitchell101]

i breed jags and and flowerhorns and convicts all fry are always kept around 82-84 i keep them warmer here
for higher metabolisms and feed very high protein foods, i always end up with higher average in warmer water

 

[predatorfish1]

My redmelon discus at a fish store I got Were a breeding pair. I put them in a 55 gallon tank and the fry seem to do fine at 82 degrees F

 

[Calihawk]

i breed jags and and flowerhorns and convicts all fry are always kept around 82-84 i keep them warmer here
for higher metabolisms and feed very high protein foods, i always end up with higher average in warmer water

Hmm Thanx everyone,

Okay that sounds good, thats where I have mine set at. Since theyre small I rather have warmer water in hopes of keeping "problems" out.

 

[Raven20]

I currently have about 20 Sunshine Peacocks almost an inch long.....Temp of the tank is 80.....Their doing really well at that temp....