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AnswerThere are generally two types of aquariums: Fresh water and salt water.

The most common tropical fish available for a home aquarium thrive in fresh water. For fresh water aquariums, people usually use tap water, but treat it first with commercially availble water treatments to remove harmful properties, such as chlorination (chlorine present in tap water will kill good bacteria that the fish will need to survive), and to obtain a pH balance that will be agreable with the fish. You can get a simple bottled chemical treatments at most any pet store.

I recommend following the link below to learn more about water for aquariums.

http://faq.thekrib.com/begin.html

AnswerSome are concerned about using filtered water (RODI) as it takes out the chemicals the fish needs. This is not an issue in saltwater aquariums as the salt mix will add the needed chemicals. This may cause problems in freshwater tanks, however preparations are available to add the missing chemicals in filtered water.

RODI water is a must in Reef tanks - it saves problems down the track.

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tap water+a little anti-clohrine=your answer

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You can use tap water provided that it is clean and does not contain high ammonia, nitrites or nitrates

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Is well water good for tropical fish tank?

no tropical fish need warm water


Why does the water in a tropical fish tank become warm?

Usually there is a heater that warms the tank on purpose.


Can you mix cold water fish and tropical fish in same tank?

No. The temperature variation will kill one or the other. (Too warm for cold water fish, too cold for tropical fish)


What type of tropical fish can you put in with goldfish?

None, goldfish are cold water fish, so having a tropical fish as a tank-mate just wouldn't work because tropical fish need to live in warm water.


Can tropical fish go in the same tank as marine fish?

No! marine fish are salt water fish and tropicals are fresh water fish, this cannot be changed.


Can you put cold water fish in a tank that has had tropical fish?

Yes u can, they would actually thrive!


Why do we have heaters for fish tank?

its for tropical fish and salt water fish. they need to have warm water to survive cause were they live is really warm waters


Why wouldn't you put tropical fish in a tank full of cool water?

You would not put tropical fish in a tank of cold water because the live in warm climates and need a temperature of 24 - 26/28 degrees Celsius to survive.


Can goldfish be kept with tropical fish?

Well, the correct answer is no. But when I kept my tank at room temperature, I had no problems.


How does acidity effect tropical fish?

The acidity of your tank water can kill your fish or make them sick. Before deciding on what fish you want to put in your tank; you should ask your local pet-store what kind of water the fish prefere. Some fish like hard water (high acid) and some fish like really soft water (low acid). Most fish at the pet store will be happy in moderately acidic to soft water. I keep my tank at 7.0 on the pH scale.


Why do your tropical fish stay at the bottom of the tank when you change the water?

Tropical fish stay at the bottom of the tank when the water is changed.Its because fishes feel a change in water, like the temperature and pH value, due to which they get stressed, so they decide to remain in corner or at the bottom of the tank, until they feel they are comfortable.


How do you start a tropical fish tank?

U buy tropical fish and get a background and then that is how u can do that