Venustus angels and tank temperature

[Squared]

I've read quite a few threads on various sites that would tell me that venustus are subtropical, deepwater fish and require a tank temp. around 75 to be kept long term.

How true is this? I can imagine fish collected from japan would naturally be used to cooler temperature, but what about the Philippine fish?

LADD also seems to get their venustus from Vanuatu.

Now, going off fish base I wouldn't say these are deep water fish judging by the depth they have been reported at. I thought they were more rock-hugging cave fish than deep water.

Does anyone have any information regarding this?

I ask because I recently added a venustus to my reef, but I usually keep my tank between 79-80 just because it's easiest to maintain that temperature.

I do not know where my fish was collected, but judging from the price I'm pretty sure it was not Japan.

 

[Toddrtrex]

Have had mine for 2+ years, the temps go from 76-83* depending on the time of day/year. The highest temps usually happen during warm Spring days (( before the A/C is on )) and the coolest during the winter months, keep my place on the cooler side.

Picked mine from DD --- will have to check my records to see if they listed the collection site on it.

I haven't noticed any behavior difference b/t the winter and spring months. Has been growing well the whole time I have had it.

 

[Hormigaquatica]

I've had good luck keeping them on the cooler end of 'normal' reef temps. The tank varies a little bit, but is usually 74-76.

They aren't deep water fish, but can be found in areas with cooler currents. I know mine was collected in the northern Philippines.

 

[Squared]

thanks for the info. any one else?