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Mine are at 85°F in a 55 gallon barebottom. Easier to clean. They're juveniles, about 3 inches, and growing fast. I do 50% water changes every other day with RO water. Temp swings freak them out, so I drip-acclimate new water. Heater's an Eheim Jager, reliable so far.

Re: poret foam
I've come across numerous types of foams, and trust me, they're not all created equal. It's surprising how much variation there is - foam is definitely not just foam.