Temperature Range

[Azedenkae]

I have a convict and a super green texas in a tank, I currently have the temperature up at 29 degrees. Is that too high? Should I lower it? Does it not matter?

[EDIT]

Or rather, I'm thinking of setting the temp for about between 26 and 29 degrees. Hence why the title said 'temperature range'.

 

[GrantA94]

Anywhere between 23-27 would be my preference, I have my GTs at 23 with no ill effects.

 

[Aquanero]

I think 26-27 would be better. 29 might be a little on the high side for them. Warm water increases their overall metabolisum and increases agression. Short trem it wouln't hurt them but a lower temp long term would be a better option IMO.

 

[duanes]

That's a good temp for discus, haitiensus and Alcopia, but not needed for a convict, and especially the Texas. That range is a breeding paradise for columnaris bacteria, which is deadly to fish. You could easily hold a temp of 22 for those fish, even lower.
I keep carpintus, a very close cousin to your Texas even lower

 

[Azedenkae]

Mine is a carpintis. XD

Thanks guys. I've lowered the temp to 22. The carpintis was being too aggressive against the convict anyways.