Cold Hardy Cichlids?

[The Introvert]

I was wondering if you could recommend some cichlids that can survive colder waters, I have a pond outside. I hear people tell me to start with Texas Cichlids then maybe Gymogeo's.

It gets around 60 degrees during the winter.

Anyone have any stories?

[Weezer]

Hello, a texas cichlid is good from 68=75,I don't know of a cichlid that thrives in waters that cool,most of the one's ive read about are between 76 - 82..But i dont know everything.as no one does..Maybe someone know of a certain strain........:) Is useing a heater an option.....?

[Malbri]

Ya, What aobut a pong heater for when it gets chilly

[Jayhawk]

Doesn't the Rio Grande get colder than 68 in the winter? I think Texas can handle cooler waters than that. Also, there are Geophagine species that can handle the cold - check www.fishbase.org

Eric

[liv2padl]

Gymnogeophagus balzani and other 'Geos' from subtropical climates are cold hardy and in fact, 'need' a period of cooler water during the winter in order to thrive.

[Weezer]

Good info.....:)