DD has a Conspicuos
- Thread starter lhm nole
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Cantonesefish
with active cooling
Maybe I'm the only one, but I think the jag in the dorsal fin makes this fish look rather unique, in a positive way
That said DD usually discounts fish that have any sort of scarring so it's interesting they're not doing it here
That said DD usually discounts fish that have any sort of scarring so it's interesting they're not doing it here
While I have no personal experience with this fish, (tryin buyin one of these on a college budget!), I would recommend low 70's, like 70-73F. And minimum tank size I would say 125 gallon (6'x18"x18"), but that is a minimum.
ccampbell57
Premium Member
100% 69-73. I keep my tank at 72-73.5.
This is for long term health
This is for long term health
Western_reefer
Reef keeper
Are they more reef safe than other angel fish or are they 50/50%?
Well if we were posting in scientific journals, I am sure all of us would be more particular. Given that we are not, the protocols for such may get a bit tattered. If you were going to go through Reef Central and correct punctuation, spelling, et al, you would never be able to do anything else. :fun2:
Chris,
I have a question: you indicate you run your tank a little on the cool side, 73.5 for the high side. Why? You mention for long term health so I wanted to see what long term benefits are seen in this temp. range?
I understand the recommendation for the conspic, since it comes from cooler temps. or for fish that come from greater depths, but in general what are the perceived advantages to running cooler? I know metabolism is speed up at higher temps. but for someone that has a mix of fish, would this apply, or just your set up? I know Red Sea fish are for example on the higher spectrum with temps. seen as high as 83 -ish.
Would an assumption be, that keeping at cooler temps. a fish may live longer, however not grow as fast, and at higher temps. may have slightly shorter lifespan but eat / grow more?
Your input is greatly appreciated.
I think if I were going to purchase such a unique fish as the conspic., it would be prudent to have the other fish in there that can / will also thrive in special conditions, i.e. low temp.
SV
I have a question: you indicate you run your tank a little on the cool side, 73.5 for the high side. Why? You mention for long term health so I wanted to see what long term benefits are seen in this temp. range?
I understand the recommendation for the conspic, since it comes from cooler temps. or for fish that come from greater depths, but in general what are the perceived advantages to running cooler? I know metabolism is speed up at higher temps. but for someone that has a mix of fish, would this apply, or just your set up? I know Red Sea fish are for example on the higher spectrum with temps. seen as high as 83 -ish.
Would an assumption be, that keeping at cooler temps. a fish may live longer, however not grow as fast, and at higher temps. may have slightly shorter lifespan but eat / grow more?
Your input is greatly appreciated.
I think if I were going to purchase such a unique fish as the conspic., it would be prudent to have the other fish in there that can / will also thrive in special conditions, i.e. low temp.
SV
agreeive?fish
New member
especialy if its my post that you are correcting spelling/grammer/puntuation...that would be a life time chore because i only passed english classes because the teacher didnt want to spend her whole life trying to teach this lousy english student something he has absolutly no grasp of..lol
Mrbeachbum2
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Who bought it?
myerst2
Active member
The most important reasons IMO for running lower temps is one, the metabolism of the fish will slower which puts less strain on the digestive system and less food. Second lower water temps offer higher levels of oxygen. Third, in most cases, keeping tanks cooler is cheaper than running a heater constantly. T
Mrbeachbum2
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I'm still in love with the 2 pairs DD posted back in Oct and Nov 2009
I can't find the pic of their 3.5" and that was a cutie.
What did this pair go for?
I don't know, but I especially like the bottom pair.
Cooler temps also seem to slow/be less conducive to some bacterial infections. Sick fish tend to get sicker faster in high temperatures.
I don't have a citation for this, but years of working with an online community with seahorses, including seahorse disease, caused us to lower the recommended temperatures to low to mid-70s, even for tropical species.
Cooler temps also seem to slow/be less conducive to some bacterial infections. Sick fish tend to get sicker faster in high temperatures.
I don't have a citation for this, but years of working with an online community with seahorses, including seahorse disease, caused us to lower the recommended temperatures to low to mid-70s, even for tropical species.
flameangel88
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Mrbeachbum2: if memory serves me right the pair went for $4,300.
Sharkkeeper
Member
hefty price tag beautiful fish though
flameangel88
New member
Same here...if I remember right the male was under 5".
