Temps and panda cories

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Temps and panda cories

Post by Taratron »

After scouring the board for past posts, I'm still stuck as to what the best temperature for panda cories would be. Some posts have mentioned that temperatures over 77*F will cook the cories; other posters mention that they have pandas in with their discus at 80*F+, and no problems.

I know that mileage may vary no matter the species, but what is the optimum temperature so that the cories live long and prosper?
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Post by MatsP »

According to the Cat-eLog, the Panda's want 21-26'C.
(21 * 9 / 5) + 32 = 70
(26 * 9 / 5) + 32 = 79

So 75'F (24'C) seems like a pretty decent number in the middle of the range.

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Post by corybreed »

Pandas like the water on the cool side. I would not go any higher than 75'F.

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