Solstice_Lacer Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I've seen varying recommendations on the temperature range for bristlenose. Some say anywhere been 60 and 80F. Others say more like 74 - 86F. I've considered getting one, but I don't want it to get too cold. I have white clouds, so I don't really want the tank above 75F. My tanks current seasonal temp range is about 65-75F. If they need it hotter than mid 60s in the winter I could get an aquarium coop heater. Bristlenose keepers of the forum, what are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapexghost Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Probably fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Bumping due to general lack of response. What is an acceptable low end temperature range for these guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) I have kept bristlenose for over 20 years I find they do best long term with temperature range from 74-82°F Edited December 15, 2023 by Colu 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 in the winter, mine are in the mid 60's, they do fine. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 7/16/2022 at 8:51 AM, Solstice_Lacer said: I've seen varying recommendations on the temperature range for bristlenose. Some say anywhere been 60 and 80F. Others say more like 74 - 86F. I've considered getting one, but I don't want it to get too cold. I have white clouds, so I don't really want the tank above 75F. My tanks current seasonal temp range is about 65-75F. If they need it hotter than mid 60s in the winter I could get an aquarium coop heater. Bristlenose keepers of the forum, what are your thoughts? I've had them cool and as high up as 78 or so. They do fine. Once they acclimate they are pretty easy going. For me, it's always been acclimation that's been the issue. Rubberlips I kept slightly cooler than I did my bristlenose. They were in the same tank for 2-3 years as well without issues. 70-78 was my range. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansE Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Mine have bred at, like, 74°F. For those asking for a low point. I wouldn't go much lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) I have been keeping common bristlenose for over 20years I have kept and breed them at temperature of 74-82°F without any issues it also depends on the species of bristlenose some species like ancistrus Ranunculus like 77-84°F ancistrus wabenmuster like 75-85°F Edited December 15, 2023 by Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 On 12/14/2023 at 7:44 PM, Colu said: I have been keeping common bristlenose for over 20years I have kept and breed them at temperature of 74-82°F without any issues it also depends on the species of bristlenose some species like ancistrus Ranunculus like 77-84°F ancistrus wabenmuster like 75-85°F mine rarely ever see over 72, and no matter how hard i try, they keep breeding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 I have kept bristlenose in a wide range of temps, from low 70s to mid 80s. I have tanks of goodeids on lower racks in my basement fish room with no heaters in the winter, tanks stay 70-72 and I've also had them in discus tanks that are kept 84-86. All the ones I have kept are either albino, super red, or green dragon, until recently I added a couple of wabenmuster to a tank that is kept at 78 and they are doing good, I have seen some spawning activity but no eggs yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 On 12/15/2023 at 3:49 AM, lefty o said: mine rarely ever see over 72, and no matter how hard i try, they keep breeding. Bristlenose are sort of like the rabbits of the fish world even when you don't want them to breed they breed I think I must have 200+ fry at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOtrees Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 I've kept them in 1s and 2s in outdoor tubs, to keep algae in check. One week they're up around 80, next week down to low 60s at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazalanche Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Unless you are specially intending to breed them, they'll be fine at those initial temps you were told. I've had L144 ancistrus (blue eyed lemon, albino, & marbled) breed like rabbits in temps ranging from 68-88 since 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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