Both Roy and Joe-Ceph have promoted lowered temperatures and minimized feedings for O. bimaculoides based upon their success with keeping these animals healthy for over two years. To date, the recommendations are antecdotal but well founded. I read this article summary (non-ceph related) in Practicle Fish Keeping and felt it was worth posting for the possible relationship with the temperature and value of food in a colder environment for some animals.
Who survives climate change? Fish guts could be a key factor. Practical Fish Keeping May 16 2012
The Effects of Temperature on Gut Blood Flow and Gut Motility in Fish March 9, 2012 (abstract and articles)
Who survives climate change? Fish guts could be a key factor. Practical Fish Keeping May 16 2012
The Effects of Temperature on Gut Blood Flow and Gut Motility in Fish March 9, 2012 (abstract and articles)