I have a 55 gallon with goldfish. It is located in my basement, where the temperature is around 50 -55 degrees. I know goldfish like cold temperatures, but when the water gets around 50 or below, their metabolisms slow down; they think it is winter right?
If they eat while their metabolisms are slow, the can die. I've currently got a heater right now, set at about 72. Is this necessary?
2006-11-21 13:47:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
You do not need a heater for Goldfish unless the temp plungs below 48. Thats the level when goldfishes starts using their reserve fat to maintain body heat. Some experts say its as low as 45 you can go to, but the safer side is still 48.
But always keep in mind that by keeping the Goldfishes at below 50-55 any point of time, you are testing their longivity.
2006-11-21 18:13:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think 72 is about right....I think i answered this question before and the normal is between 68 - 76 degrees. If gold fish like it cold then you could go down to 70. Anything below that might be too cold. good luck.
2006-11-21 21:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't put a heater in mine and it doesn't drop to less then 70.
But goldfish can handle that kinda temperature, try putting it lower, they might enjoy colder water.
Check this site out for temperature ranges: http://www.goldfishparadise.com/water/temperature.php
2006-11-21 22:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by rahimj_27 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
heater should be set to 68 so if your temp is a bit on the low side, use a heater.
2006-11-21 22:21:01 · answer #4 · answered by lsl4x 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No its not. An average trop. tank is at 73.....so i know that you dont need a heater. good question though!
2006-11-21 21:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋