Ideal water temperature fir goldfish?

[Fishandmusic81]

What's the ideal water temperature for a Goldman take I hear varied answers

 

[Mumma.of.two]

68-74F for fancies. What kind do you have?

 

[Fishandmusic81]

68-74F for fancies. What kind do you have?

They look like this I think they are fancies

 

[jlk]

I prefer 72-74f for my guys. You have a basic fantail & calico telescope.

 

[Fishandmusic81]

I prefer 72-74f for my guys. You have a basic fantail & calico telescope.

So around 70s that's warm
How are they coldwater lol I need to buy a warmer heater ASAP

 

[jlk]

I dont have heaters. This is just the temps my tanks average between winter & summer in my home. Fancies are 'coolwater' fish compared to tropicals and can tolerate much cooler temps than tropicals but they function a bit better in the low 70's. Their metabolism & digestion works more efficiently leading to less food-related issues (which fancies are prone to suffering from). Fancies are not quite as tolerant of coldwater when compared to their brethren of commons, comets, shubunkins & koi.

 

[Fishandmusic81]

I dont have heaters. This is just the temps my tanks average between winter & summer in my home. Fancies are 'coolwater' fish compared to tropicals and can tolerate much cooler temps than tropicals but they function a bit better in the low 70's. Their metabolism & digestion works more efficiently leading to less food-related issues (which fancies are prone to suffering from). Fancies are not quite as tolerant of coldwater when compared to their brethren of commons, comets, shubunkins & koi.

Oh ok I've had them for about 5 years without a heater but waters colder then actual water temp so on days when house is cold the water must be pretty cold so I'll get a heater to keep it constant

 

[jlk]

I would get an aquarium thermometer before considering a heater- they are a couple of dollars at any lfs. That way you have some idea of what temps your tank is actually sitting at. If they have been fine for 5yrs, I probably wouldnt change anything.

 

[Fishandmusic81]

I would get an aquarium thermometer before considering a heater- they are a couple of dollars at any lfs. That way you have some idea of what temps your tank is actually sitting at. If they have been fine for 5yrs, I probably wouldnt change anything.

Oh of course lol hopefully it's not too cold they cost about 30 for the size of my tank ouch lol

 

[jlk]

A simple thermometer from a Petco/petsmart/walmart only runs @$5. You dont need anything fancy to check your water temps- just something thats functional.

 

[Fishandmusic81]

A simple thermometer from a Petco/petsmart/walmart only runs @$5. You dont need anything fancy to check your water temps- just something thats functional.

Oh yeah the thermometer I know I meant the heaters for a 40-50 gallon tank

 

[jlk]

Well, see how your temps read first. As I said earlier, if they have been managing for 5 yrs at whatever temps your tank may be, a heater probably isnt necessary. If there are drastic swings in their temps, a heater wont hurt either for more stability.

 

[Fishandmusic81]

Yeah I'll monitor the temp for a few days