Swordtail Fry

[jmaster]

hey all
whats best temp for swordtail fry?
like for them to grow best?
thanks

 

[theotheragentm]

There's not really a set temperature, but I keep my fry at 78F. That's on the higher mid range of temperatures for the fish. I try to keep my fish on the warmer side as they are cold blooded.

 

[helterskelter]

I'm one who like to keep these fish a little cooler, their found in high land streams and take temps from 64-78oF and I aim for low 70's as i find the young are slower growning but hardier.

 

[jmaster]

is there any temp that makes them grow quick?

 

[helterskelter]

higher the temp the faster they grow, same with all fish.

But the get weaker if you do that all the time.

 

[jmaster]

o rite ok then
well mine are growin very slow a couple are gettin bigger tho

 

[iairj84]

I keep mine at a steady 78ish it's a little warmer than normal but It helps keep them disease free... It sounds silly but I've had a lot less sick fry since I changed it from 74

 

[jmaster]

whats the top top temp you should keep fry at?
and what happens if u go above it?
thanks