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Danny, just in case you were thinking of adding him to your existing tropical tank, gator gars can tolerate higher normal tropical fish tank temps too.
Polypterus, I love you man, but I think that they can live for prolonged periods in colder than that. I'd say 50F.
if gator gars can tolerate lower temps then that, then i might build a pond with no heating for just the purpose of growing one out. didnt kno they can tolerate low low temps like that.
ospy;702747; said:
This depends.. are we talking about a three foot fish in a pond? or a YOY (young of year) in a tank?
If it is a YOY in a tank then I would not keep it at 50. I'm assuming that a fish in a 7x2x2 tank would be a juvenile fish. In this case do not keep it lower than 60 for prolonged periods and as stated it is best around 70 / 75 for maximum growth and health. A larger sub adult or adult could very well be kept at a lower temp around 50 (or below) but I would be cautious about this for prolonged periods of time. Temps lower than 50 should be an exception not a rule.
thanks every one. he is a juvenile and about 12inc i plan on puting him in a pound and would like to keep heating bills to a minimum but not at the cost of his comfort
does any one know of any product for insulating the walls and floor of a pound. i may also put a greenhouse over it ,,,,does this sound like a good idea???
does any one know of any product for insulating the walls and floor of a pound. i may also put a greenhouse over it ,,,,does this sound like a good idea???