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You should have a thermostatically controlled aquarium heater, and a good thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Although they are sold, don't use the type of thermometer that you stick to the glass; that doesn't give you an accurate temperature. Use one that goes in the tank itself.
For tropical fish, I have had the best success with the temperature about 75-78 degrees F.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAt at pet shop you can buy special thermometers to tell you what the temperAture of your tank is. to heat your tank you can buy aheater to go in the tank from a pet shop
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∙ 12y agotropical fish like the water temp to be 24C-29C
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∙ 11y agoBecause if the water gets to warm, they will become increasingly active and eventually it will get to the point where the fish will start to die because of overheating, stress etc.
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IsTheredifference in the temperature between goldfish and betta fish water?
Yes, a betta is a tropical fish. Tropical fish all have different temperatures at which they do best at, but goldfish are coldwater fish. Coldwater fish come from from a variety of different temperatures as well, so yes there is a temperature difference. You could not keep goldfish and bettas together because of the temperature difference.
Can platies survive and be happy in cold water tanks?
Platties are tropical fish and they rely on the temperature of the water to keep their metabolism going. If their water gets too cool, their organs will simply shut down and you will have dead fish. Proper temperature for Platties is about 70F
Are there any Japanese fighting fish that you can keep with other cold water fish?
no. they are tropical fish.
Can you convert your fresh water fish tank into tropical without killing the fish?
You can definitely do that, but you haven't made it clear that you have cold water in the tank before. If you can keep the water temperature at 72 F, then you can keep both cold water fishes like gold fishes and non-aggressive community tropical fishes like gouramis, platys, mollies, algae eaters etc with gold fish.
Is 70 degree enough for tropical fish?
The correct temperature for tropical fish is 72 to 80 degrees. I keep mine at a constant 75 degrees with a heater designed for aquariums.
What water do goldfish go in?
It depends on the fish. If its a tropical fish that is accustomed to salt water, you need salt water and you need to keep the water at a warmer than norm temperature. If its just a regular goldfish, freshwater at room temp should do just fine.
How do you look after a cold water fish?
like you keep a tropical water fish only you should provide it cold water instead warm water.
What PH th4e water for tropical fish to survive?
It depends on what type of tropical fish you are intending to keep; it ranges from 6 (freshwater & discus) to 8.5 (for cichlids).
What temperature does an aquarium have to be at?
Aquarium water should never be hot; depending on the type of fish you keep, the temperature will vary.Goldfish for example are best in 75F, but a betta prefers 80F. Do plenty of research about the fish you are considering for your tank before going out & buying anything.
Why does water in the tropical fish tank keep going to soft?
Its probably from the filter you are using, and probably from the natural fish oils.
What degree should water be in a fish tank?
The temperature of the water depends on the type of life/fish you intend to keep in the aquarium.
Do Tropical Fish need soft water of hard water?
tropical fish like hard water, with some softness to it, it keeps theyr fins from bunching up and makes them able to swim faster. ( be sure to use a filter to keep the water running)
