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Most tropical fish will die if left for extended time in cold water. Some tropical fish may be able to tolerate cold water, but the result would likely be early death and disease.
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How long will your tropical fish survive in cold water?
A few hours at most.
Will tropical fish die if you put them in cold water?
Yes they will die because tropical fish are kept in an aquarium with heat control for the temperature of the water, they will not survive in cold water. Put a tropical fish in cold water it's metabolism will slow down to the point its body no longer works, it won't be able to digest food, will become very lethargic, and die.
Can tropical fish live in cold water?
Whether or not a tropical fish can survive in cloudy water depends on why the water is cloudy. If there has been a spike in ammonia or nitrates, it can be deadly to fish. Tropical species tend to be more sensitive to severe water changes than freshwater fish.
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 fish can you put in a cold tank?
You can not put tropical fish in coldwayter bevause they need hot water to survive but you can put goldfish in coldwater becaue they are coldwater fish
Can you put a goldfish in the same tank with a tropical fish?
No, goldfish are best with goldfish with the exception of weather (dojo) loaches, bristlenose plecos, and apple/mystery snails.Although goldfish can survive in warmer water temperatures, they are a "cold water" fish and not a tropical fish.
Can tropical fish live with Koi fish in the same aquarium?
No! because tropical fish live in heated water and koi in cold water.
Do tropical fish need salt water to survive?
yes
Why do clown fish live in cold water?
Clown fish are tropical marine species, they do not live in cold water.
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 you put cold water fish with tropical fish?
You can put some but not all cold water fish in tropical tanks for example you can put zebra danios and mountain minnows with tropical if you gradually increase the heat. You cannot do this with goldfish. It depends what fish you have.
What pH should the water be in order for tropical fish to survive?
It is better for the fish to be put in water that it was found in.
