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temp for yearlings?

lovemoney Oct 18, 2004 05:22 PM

what is the proper h2o temp for juve alli snaps indoors,using an aquarium heater.thanks

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MikeST Oct 19, 2004 09:28 AM

Thats relative.
In nature, it can get a lot cooler in the winter months.
John Richards pond even gets ice on it.

I keep mine at about 78 year round.
My smaller ones are usually around 82.

It really just effects metabolism. The warmer the water..the more they'll eat. If your temp goes too low, they'll stop eating.
I have a friend in NewYork that does this on purpose and doesn't feed for the winter months.

Hope it helps

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