High temperature fish

[airedwin]

I am thinking about getting a pleco which likes 82F degrees, what other fish would do well at this temperature? Small fish

 

[Byron]

Which species of pleco?

 

[airedwin]

Which species of pleco?

I'm not sure the specific species but it's a smaller pleco, zebra pleco

 

[Byron]

I initially asked to see if there might be conflicts with this or that fish, but if this is the Zebra pleco Hypancistrus zebra, it does not need as high a water temperature as 82F. And it is very peaceful. I maintained it very well for several years in the 1990's in 77-78F water. This fish will tolerate higher temperatures, Planet Catfish gives the range 78-86F, but at the lower end will be easier to manage all round.

As for tankmates, just avoid any fish tempted to fin-nip. Rummynose tetras (Petitella bleheri or P. georgiae), cardinal tetras (Paracheirodon axelrodi) or its close cousin the green/false neon tetra (P. simulans), several of the mauve/reddish disk-shaped tetras in the Hyphessobrycon rosaceus clade, hatchetfishes, pencilfishes are all worth considering. If you keep the temperature below 80F, there are some Corydoras that work, but none of these can be maintained at 80F or above long-term. Keeping the temp as I'm suggesting opens up far more possible species. One or two degrees makes a significant difference to a fish because they are ectothermal and the water temperature drives their metabolism. Higher temperatures means they literally burn out faster.

 

[airedwin]

I initially asked to see if there might be conflicts with this or that fish, but if this is the Zebra pleco Hypancistrus zebra, it does not need as high a water temperature as 82F. And it is very peaceful. I maintained it very well for several years in the 1990's in 77-78F water. This fish will tolerate higher temperatures, Planet Catfish gives the range 78-86F, but at the lower end will be easier to manage all round.

As for tankmates, just avoid any fish tempted to fin-nip. Rummynose tetras (Petitella bleheri or P. georgiae), cardinal tetras (Paracheirodon axelrodi) or its close cousin the green/false neon tetra (P. simulans), several of the mauve/reddish disk-shaped tetras in the Hyphessobrycon rosaceus clade, hatchetfishes, pencilfishes are all worth considering. If you keep the temperature below 80F, there are some Corydoras that work, but none of these can be maintained at 80F or above long-term. Keeping the temp as I'm suggesting opens up far more possible species. One or two degrees makes a significant difference to a fish because they are ectothermal and the water temperature drives their metabolism. Higher temperatures means they literally burn out faster.

Thanks, I read 82 degrees for that pleco and the seller is also keeping the fish at that temperature. Thanks for the advice.

 

[anewbie]

GBR are quite happy in 82; i've not had issues with cardinals being nippers but they also like 82. I personally find 82 a bit on the high side when it is humid but when humidity is low 82 is great.

 

[airedwin]

GBR are quite happy in 82; i've not had issues with cardinals being nippers but they also like 82. I personally find 82 a bit on the high side when it is humid but when humidity is low 82 is great.

What is GBR?

 

[Byron]

What is GBR?

Strictly, German Blue Ram. The species is a dwarf cichlid, Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, and there are several man-made varieties like German Blue, gold, etc. This fish must have heat, around 84-86F is ideal. It is not easy finding fish that can manage in this warm water, but the cardinals, green/false neons, do. The Zebra obviously.

Not mentioned yet, but tank space is another factor.

 

[airedwin]

Strictly, German Blue Ram. The species is a dwarf cichlid, Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, and there are several man-made varieties like German Blue, gold, etc. This fish must have heat, around 84-86F is ideal. It is not easy finding fish that can manage in this warm water, but the cardinals, green/false neons, do. The Zebra obviously.

Not mentioned yet, but tank space is another factor.

Thanks

 

[Benji k]

I'm not sure the specific species but it's a smaller pleco, zebra pleco

if you're looking for a smaller pleco. I recommend bristlenose pleco I have so many bristlenose plecos and my favorite type is the longin. the bristlenose pleco is a really cool fish and I recommend you get one.