What is the optimum temp for crystal reds?

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What do you guys keep yours at? I decided to lower my temp slightly to 75F instead of the usual 77F. I get so much conflicting information on the web..and its not that mine appeared sick or distressed at 77...they were fine. I just wanted to try this since it seems theire native waters in China are cooler + some people say they will more readily breed at lower temps (I've finally noticed at least 3 berried females after about 2 months). Is it true their colors come out more pronounced at lower temperatures also?
 
Surprisingly to see that CRS is no longer popular and no answers for 2 weeks??

I keep my CRS at 74 - 75. CRS prefers cooler temp. With cooler temp, they grow slower, but whiter. They will start suffering and die at 80+. You can go down to 70, but that is kind of low to me, also it is hard to keep that cool during summer.
 
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