fishieguy
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Which freshwater fish thrive (or at least benevolently tolerate) in non-heated tanks?
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jenbabe256
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Dojo loaches tend to prefer lower temperatures. These fish are not exactly the prettiest ones out there, but they definitely have a great personality (like dogs almost).
Goldfish are coldwater, but they're messy fish that need space, and depending on your living conditions, a chiller (which I haven't found to be needed in most cases). That said, they have a lot of personality, and have ended up a favourite.
It's more or less also worth noting that depending on the fish you have, the size of tank you have, and the temperature around the tank, there are several occasions in which you don't need a heater, or only need one at night. Lighting also affects this. It's a good idea to buy a thermometer if you're getting a heater or not, and see what kind of tank temp you'll have without one.
You can check out fish and what temperatures they need at http://www.liveaquaria.com/
That should at least give you a few good ideas.
It's more or less also worth noting that depending on the fish you have, the size of tank you have, and the temperature around the tank, there are several occasions in which you don't need a heater, or only need one at night. Lighting also affects this. It's a good idea to buy a thermometer if you're getting a heater or not, and see what kind of tank temp you'll have without one.
You can check out fish and what temperatures they need at http://www.liveaquaria.com/
That should at least give you a few good ideas.
TankGirl
Aquarium Advice Addict
White cloud mountain minnows can tolerate low temps.
savga
Aquarium Advice Freak
Rosy barbs also do fine at lower temps.
rubysoho
Aquarium Advice Addict
Cory Cats like cooler water than most tropical fish and they are loaded with personality.
fishieguy
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
What about bettas? Even the LFS I trust most has them in unheated containers. I'm talking about 68 +/- degree water in this case.
Fruitbat
Aquarium Advice Addict
Have you considered some native fish from your area?? You've got some great fish in North Carolina including some really pretty darters and sunfish.
Menagerie
Aquarium Advice Addict
Although bettas are sold at room temp fish, they really benefit from heat. An t-iasg keeps hers around 80F and mine are in with tropical community fish around 78F.
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