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Hi all,

just wondering if anyone can tell me the minimum temperature suitable for hatching Axie eggs and raising larvae.

Thanks heaps,

Peter
 
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Thanks, but I've read that one and a few others that talk about maximum and optimum temps but not the minima.
 
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Probably somewhere close to 0 C (or 32 F).... There may be increased mortality at the lower temeperatures due to the increased period before hatching due to the slowed development of the embryos. This increased period may allow a greater risk of attack by predators and parasites.

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The water doesn't get that cold here :). I just thought I'd ask because if I use an outdoor setup instead of my indoor one I can give them more space etc.

Thanks heaps Ed.
 
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If you are having them out side make sure u have some sort of good cover on top of wat u plan to keep them in because creatures may come and eat them and swimming insects and such as well
 
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No problems there, I'm set up to breed fish outdoors in Summer so the axies can have the winter timeslot :).
 
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My axies have laid eggs in winter, when the water temp was around 10C. And I know people have kept axie eggs in the refrigerator for periods of time and they were fine (just slow).
 
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