So during the summer in MN, the water is often in the high 80's to low 90's in lakes in the shallower regions. And there are often alot of sunfish in those regions. Do they handle the higher temps well? Im especially interested in dwarf sunfish in the future. Thanks.
Whats the deal with sunfish and higher temps?
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Those fish probably don't spend a lot of time in the warm shallows during the day.
What is your definition of "dwarf sunfish"?
What is your definition of "dwarf sunfish"?
Oh, you mean pygmy sunfish then? They are indeed found in shallow locations and the temps get up there. They don't stay at that temp for very long as that is the peak temp of the day. I don't believe any of the Elassoma species make it up your way.
I keep my green sunfish at around 80 and it has no problems. Very active and eats everything that hits the water.
yup my blues,suns and LMB are set at 85 and they are happy. if they see me coming, they start jumping around .lol
cool thanks for the info guys! i only keep my tank around 80-82, so it sounds like they might work. no pygmy sunfish up my way, but id probably order them from jonahs or something.