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So I am thinking about getting some guppies for my 60P. My Hydor inline failed after only a few months (and will hopefully be replaced under warranty, contacted them yesterday) but would prefer to not use a heater if possible. I am only willing to go inline but I have found too much inline stuff has been counter productive for me as I rarely clean my hoses since it's such an undertaking. I just cleaned my hoses on a different canister and my flow increased quite a bit.
That said, I was wondering what the minimum temperature I could keep guppies in good health. I don't mind keeping an in tank heater around if we were to go out of town in the winter but I just was wondering if it's doable. Our home is actually usually cooler in the summer than in the winter because it's so hot out here. The spring is the coldest as it's warm enough to not justify heat but still not as warm as with the heat on in the winter. Right now, my tank is at 70. Just wondering if that is too low and also what is the lowest temp. I can look online but I am more trusting of people who actually keep the fish, rather than a internet guideline that can vary a lot. My betta's always live a long life without a heater in a smaller tank which would fluctuate more.
That said, I was wondering what the minimum temperature I could keep guppies in good health. I don't mind keeping an in tank heater around if we were to go out of town in the winter but I just was wondering if it's doable. Our home is actually usually cooler in the summer than in the winter because it's so hot out here. The spring is the coldest as it's warm enough to not justify heat but still not as warm as with the heat on in the winter. Right now, my tank is at 70. Just wondering if that is too low and also what is the lowest temp. I can look online but I am more trusting of people who actually keep the fish, rather than a internet guideline that can vary a lot. My betta's always live a long life without a heater in a smaller tank which would fluctuate more.