Dwarf sucker

[nate7152]

I don’t have a spare heater and I need to move my fish into a different spot can he live a week in 68 degree water

 

[MissNoodle]

What species exactly?

 

[nate7152]

Otocinclus

 

[KingJamal2]

I don’t have a spare heater and I need to move my fish into a different spot can he live a week in 68 degree water

Yes. I know I’m gonna get a lot of flak for this, but I don’t run heaters on my tanks. Mine live in 68-70 degree temperature all the time.

 

[nate7152]

thank you so much for your help

 

[KingJamal2]

thank you so much for your help

You’re very welcome

 

[MissNoodle]

Short term its fine. But for better overall health longterm, def get a heater going.


Problem is, too hot or too cold can stress a fish, maybe not outwardly, but it lowers their immune system. It makes them more prone to illness, especially ich.

And otos are already particularly sensitive. Add in being a scaleless fish, they are also sensitive to medications should they fall ill.

Short term, say a couple weeks, isn't the end of the world, but I would definitely get a heater asap it won't kill him though for a week, if this answers your question