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Sailfin Mollies in unheated tanks


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#1 NotCousteau

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Posted 23 April 2015 - 10:40 AM

What's your opinion of keeping sailfin mollies in unheated tanks? My tank dips to the mid to low-60s in the winter, and probably hovers in the low 70s in the summer -- 72 or so. Thoughts? 

 

Thanks.



#2 littlen

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Posted 23 April 2015 - 02:21 PM

I think they would survive just fine.  Reproduction might be a little less than if temps were in the upper 70's/low 80's.


Nick L.

#3 Sean Phillips

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Posted 23 April 2015 - 02:29 PM

It'll be fine, I've kept them fine at 66 in the past.
Sean Phillips - Pine Creek Watershed - Allegheny River Drainage

#4 Dustin

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Posted 23 April 2015 - 02:43 PM

I have to break ice off of the water to get to them here a couple days a year so it also depends on where your's come from.

Dustin Smith
At the convergence of the Broad, Saluda and Congaree
Lexington, SC


#5 NotCousteau

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Posted 23 April 2015 - 02:51 PM

Thanks for all of the great input, everyone! I appreciate it!





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