Goldfish in Warmer Water?

[The_Desacrator]

Last week I got a parrot cichlid, but the bugger was too agressive so I put him in my goldfish tank and moved the goldfish to my big tank until I get the opportunity to return the parrot. Can I leave my goldfish (2 Ryukins) in my 37 gal. Temp is ~81, and I do 50% water changes weekly(cant name chemical levels because my therapist has my test kit).

 

[GoldfishNewbie]

I would take out the heater so that it's cooler... 81 is really warm for goldies. they like anywhere from 65-75 ... 75 is kind of the limit to whats comfortable for them

 

[The_Desacrator]

Thats odd because mine are alot more active in the big tank at 81 than they were in the little tank at 75.

 

[GoldfishNewbie]

I would think it's the size of the tank that made them more active

 

[Bettababe1011]

Thats odd because mine are alot more active in the big tank at 81 than they were in the little tank at 75.

With that you're talking a big tank versus a little tank. You can't tell what temp contributes there.

Some people say that goldfish are one of those fish that can adapt to almost any temperature within a reasonable limit.

I'm just going by what I've read, I don't have any actual experience with goldfish.

 

[The_Desacrator]

I did some more research. From what I have gathered, these guys are good up until atleast 78. I couldn't find any research regarding them in warmer environments