water temperature for SRT

[midasman714]

what's an ideal temperature be for an SRT?

i know the regular texas cichlids prefer cooler (65-75degrees) but since its a mix w/ some other central american that prefer warmer (75-80+); you see my dilemma...

i'm guessin 75 would be the way to go but figured i'd ask experts who've actually been successful keeping them. thanks.

 

[Camphilophus]

what's an ideal temperature be for an SRT?

i know the regular texas cichlids prefer cooler (65-75degrees) but since its a mix w/ some other central american that prefer warmer (75-80+); you see my dilemma...

i'm guessin 75 would be the way to go but figured i'd ask experts who've actually been successful keeping them. thanks.

Since most of the strains of flowerhorns are so hybridized between different fish there's no ideal temperature for strains of fish like this. 77-81* is perfect for all new worlds IMO. The warmer water should keep them clear of sickness/diseases, and as long as the temperature is consistent within a few degrees nearly any strain of ca/sa hybrid should do great.

 

[Au Duong Phong]

I agree. But I'll give it at least 80. Max 86. Try what you like around those numbers.

 

[Camphilophus]

I agree. But I'll give it at least 80. Max 86. Try what you like around those numbers.

That high of temperatures (86*) is a waste of energy and not healthy for fish IMO. Only when fish are sick should they get temperatures that high. It's up to you but in my opinion it's just going to speed up the digestive system of the fish and cause it to be stressed and more aggressive towards tank mates(if any.) If I have real aggressive fish housed together I tend to keep them in the lowest temperature I possibly can without it affecting their health to cut down on aggression. They might grow faster in warmer water but it's going to shorten their lifespan in the long run.

 

[Au Duong Phong]

That high of temperatures (86*) is a waste of energy and not healthy for fish IMO. Only when fish are sick should they get temperatures that high. It's up to you but in my opinion it's just going to speed up the digestive system of the fish and cause it to be stressed and more aggressive towards tank mates(if any.) If I have real aggressive fish housed together I tend to keep them in the lowest temperature I possibly can without it affecting their health to cut down on aggression. They might grow faster in warmer water but it's going to shorten their lifespan in the long run.

Youre right actually about all that.. But that's max 86. I would put 80-82 if it's my texas fish.

 

[Camphilophus]

Youre right actually about all that.. But that's max 86. I would put 80-82 if it's my texas fish.

I would too prefer 80-82*, that way if I have a problem with sickness I can bump the temp up to 86* and it will actually make a difference. If you regularly kept your fish at 86* and it managed to develop ick or something else you'd be screwed when it came down to adding salt and raising the temp unless you think your fish could live in 90* water which a heater would probably be incapable of to begin with.

 

[midasman714]

thanks fellas. i've always kept my tanks at 80-82 but the texas cichlid is a cooler water fish so thought i'd have to lower the temp a bit. i think i'll stick w/ 80.

 

[cichlaguapote]

I would too prefer 80-82*, that way if I have a problem with sickness I can bump the temp up to 86* and it will actually make a difference. If you regularly kept your fish at 86* and it managed to develop ick or something else you'd be screwed when it came down to adding salt and raising the temp unless you think your fish could live in 90* water which a heater would probably be incapable of to begin with.

Actually most heaters are capable of 90* LOL But yeah you're right I wouldn't want a fish in that temperature.

Honestly I keep all my FH's and all my tanks in general at least 82-84. JP does the same I think. My FH tanks usually sit at 84-85-86'ish. Also have to make sure you have good airation(either from your filter or air stones) at this temp. I also don't keep my FH's with anything. Whoever said keeping the temp down limits aggression is right. But for best results, especially with something like a SRT you might want him in his own tank anyways. And higher temp will make them more active.

 

[beantickler]

I would too prefer 80-82*, that way if I have a problem with sickness I can bump the temp up to 86* and it will actually make a difference. If you regularly kept your fish at 86* and it managed to develop ick or something else you'd be screwed when it came down to adding salt and raising the temp unless you think your fish could live in 90* water which a heater would probably be incapable of to begin with.

Raising the temp of a tank does nothing to cure a fish of Ick. All that does is speed up the process of Ick. If you already have your tank set at 85 degrees then all ya got left is adding salt to the tank...

 

[orbit]

80-82 is where I keep mine at. If you lower the temp you can actually see the different behavior from the fish. Same as higher temps too. But the 80-82 is just about perfect. Great for digestion and such.