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Parrot Fish Perfect Water Temperature

Mon, 01/04/2010 - 20:29 — nowcom

Hello,

I've heard all kinds of stories and suggestions regarding Parrot Fish water temperatures. But no two comments agree.

One of my older 'brats' is experiencing skin colour changes from bright orange to almost light grey at times. I just can't figure out if this colour change is due to stress, food, or water temperature.

Their tanks are sitting at 74-76 degrees F. Is this too low for these fish.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Steve

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Tue, 01/05/2010 - 19:31 — femacle1

Re: Parrot Fish Perfect Water Temperature

ive heard up to 86 i keep mine at 81-82 all the time

Tue, 01/05/2010 - 15:28 — butterflikissies

Re: Parrot Fish Perfect Water Temperature

I have mine at 80 and they are fine. Try bumping the temp up a little at a time.. it might be too cold for them. Cichlids like it on the warmer side.

Tue, 01/05/2010 - 04:42 — paulmer87

Re: Parrot Fish Perfect Water Temperature

http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/cichlid/blparrot.php apparantly they can take up to 82 degrees f. i have mine at 78 and they seem alright with it :P