What's the best temp for Flowerhorn?
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I can't tell you about plants since I don't know anything about them but flowerhorn fish can live from 70-85 degrees from my own experience. I keep my tank at 85 degrees in my high quality fry tank due to it increases metabolism and makes the colors pop.
For pumping up small fry, I keep the temp around 82-86. Once the fish are large enough to display as masterpieces, I suggest you slowly drop the temperature to the minimum temp possible ~72 to maintain show quality colors and kok. This is because you can greatly extend the life of your fish by lowering the temp and feeding less.
There was a study a while back that studied longevity in Betta Splendins. The typical Betta live around 2-3 years in the average home. Researches fed their fish a minimum amount of food and chased the fish around the tank daily for exercise and their fish lived 7+ years.
Simon
There was a study a while back that studied longevity in Betta Splendins. The typical Betta live around 2-3 years in the average home. Researches fed their fish a minimum amount of food and chased the fish around the tank daily for exercise and their fish lived 7+ years.
Simon
over the years, I learned that my flowerhorns love 86F, and they don't get sick under high temp. My plants are doing well with 75-78F.
we highly recommend 82-84, that is optimal for keeping their health and colors in check