I'm not sure why they don't keep the tank a bit warmer? When we dove in the Keys, the water was 82, perfect! I wonder if we could request a long suit? I will have to look into that!Amy wrote:Oh, I didn't realize the fishies were kept in cold water I've only snorkeled and dived in St. John and Australia so it was always plenty warm where I was
Tell him he has to bulk up a bit and then he'll have some built in insulation Although he might not like dragging around a few extra pounds on the marathon portion of the trip
Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!
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I wonder if the cooler water may have anything to do with extending the life of the fish to the longest life possible? Longer the life of the fish, less turn-over, thereby keeping the costs low and maximizing the ROI on the fish assets.
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I wonder if that is the case? It would stand to reason that warmer water would grow more bacteria, but there must be some optimal temp for the fish because you wouldn't want them chilled and having to pause and sneeze while swimming every few feet.mindflipper wrote:I wonder if the cooler water may have anything to do with extending the life of the fish to the longest life possible? Longer the life of the fish, less turn-over, thereby keeping the costs low and maximizing the ROI on the fish assets.
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I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and spent some of the happiest days of my life standing waist deep in 35-40 degree water, fishing. Fish dig cold water.Amy wrote:I wonder if that is the case? It would stand to reason that warmer water would grow more bacteria, but there must be some optimal temp for the fish because you wouldn't want them chilled and having to pause and sneeze while swimming every few feet.mindflipper wrote:I wonder if the cooler water may have anything to do with extending the life of the fish to the longest life possible? Longer the life of the fish, less turn-over, thereby keeping the costs low and maximizing the ROI on the fish assets.
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Does that apply to tropical fish too, M-dude?
So many interesting questions to ask, but nobody to answer them...
So many interesting questions to ask, but nobody to answer them...
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Tropical fish will be quite happy in a tank at 72 degrees, marines need it a bit warmer and more brackish.
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Well, of course not... Sheesh... just sayin'....mindflipper wrote:Does that apply to tropical fish too, M-dude?
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Yeah, that's true. I keep my tank right around 70 - 72 degrees for my tropicals, and they flourish quite well.Sleepy90 wrote:Tropical fish will be quite happy in a tank at 72 degrees, marines need it a bit warmer and more brackish.
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Mousekedude: You have fish and two cats - isn't that a disaster one day in the making?
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It's called cat TV .mindflipper wrote:Mousekedude: You have fish and two cats - isn't that a disaster one day in the making?
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Sleepy90 wrote:It's called cat TV .mindflipper wrote:Mousekedude: You have fish and two cats - isn't that a disaster one day in the making?
My cats know better!
Besides, I have a pretty solid lid on the tank. They couldn't get in if they tried.
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Is like other reality TV shows? Do the cats get to vote which "contestant" gets to leave the tank?Sleepy90 wrote:It's called cat TV .mindflipper wrote:Mousekedude: You have fish and two cats - isn't that a disaster one day in the making?
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My tropical tank is around 74. They do well. But looks like I have a question for them the next time we do Dive Quest!!!
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Oh yea they get to decide which one is to be invited to dinner.mindflipper wrote:Is like other reality TV shows? Do the cats get to vote which "contestant" gets to leave the tank?Sleepy90 wrote:It's called cat TV .mindflipper wrote:Mousekedude: You have fish and two cats - isn't that a disaster one day in the making?