Best temperature to keep the L183 ?

[tobalman]

Hi I needed some verification. what is the best temperature to keep them at ?



Planetcatfish = 73.4-82.4°F


Aqualog All L-number 2nd edition = 74 Deg F to 77 Deg F.

Thanks

[celticfish]

New fish to the collection?

I have kept them in 24 to 26C with no problem.
I have also kept them in another setup at 28 to 30C with no issues too.
However, if you can accept my own visual inspections as a valid indicator, they do better at the former temperature range IMHO.
Bear in mind I have had them breeding in both temparature ranges.
They seem to "look" more comfortable in the cooler range.
Maybe that's why people love to keep them in coller planted setups?

[tobalman]

Thank you for your reply my friend.
Good for energy saving. I will keep them in low temp.

Yes, I pick up some L183, L114 and L56(rubber pleco) not sure if there is a Xanto mix in. LOL.

[apistomaster]

L183 is a pleco from the Rio Negro, a warm, black water river. They do best if kept at 28 to 30*C, pH >6.5 and TDS >50 ppm. Need very clean water Nitrates >15 ppm.

Rubber Pleco Chaetostoma water chemistry is not very critical but they do not thrive in warm water. About >24*C is best.

[johannes]

they sem to be hardy and tolerant of temperature ranging from 26-32

that's what i have put them in before.

but i would suggest 26-28 degrees?

[tobalman]

Thank you for all the suggestion, My L183 seem to do well at 77deg F. as well. It's help the electricity bill as well.

as for the Rubber pleco. I meant the L56 and the Xanto (gold version).

http://www.aquatechnics.net/images/lori56.jpg



Thanks guys.