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Is a marine fish tanks different to tropical fish tanks?
yes it is
Where can someone purchase tropical fish tanks in the New York area?
Tropical fish tanks and supplies can be purchased in the New York area at Pete's Fish Place and Absolutely Fish. They carry a wide assortment of tropical fish, aquarium supplies and other requirements for all kinds of fish.
Does this sound like a good tropical fish community?
Tropical fish must be mixed with other fish that are well adapted to the same community as the tropical fish are. These would be fish that are non-aggressive, and like basically the same foods, water temperatures, plants and environment.
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 sort of tank should you use for tropical fish?
Use a tropical fish tank, preferably new. That way you know that it should not leak. Try to avoid using a tank that was used for something other than tropical fish. I prefer glass tanks over acrylic because they are less likely to mark or look dirty and they are easier to keep clean. Most aquarists will tell you to start off with a small tank and as you enjoy it more and more, you can opt a larger tank. When I started into tropical fish and as I bought larger tanks I used the smaller tank for breeding. Tropical fish tanks and supplies are available in most pet stores that sell tropical fish.
Can you put goldfish in with tropical community fish?
No i wouldn't recommend it
Are fish tank heaters needed?
Typically heaters are needed for tropical fish tanks. However, if you could guarantee the room temperature where the tank is located will be maintained at the needed temperature for your fish, then you don't need a heater. Most tropical tanks need to be maintained at temperatures of 72 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the types of fish in the tank.
In fish tanks that hold tropical fish how much pH should there be?
it depends. for most fish it should be pH7-pH8 but some species like it at pH6
Can goldfish live in tropical tanks?
It is not recommended. Goldfish are cold water fish while tropical fish are warm water fish. Also, goldfish need to be fed more often than most tropical fish and they produce elevated amounts of waste which can be detrimental to fish not accustomed to it.
Is there Questions answers on using salt in freshwater tanks?
if you have livebearers then id say yes but on other tropical fish no
How do Chinese fitting fish eat the other fish?
They do not eat other fish. Someone has been misinforming you. The common name for the "Betta splendens" is the Siamese fighting fish. They are tropical fish and do not come from China. The males of the species will only fight another male of the same species. They are slow moving, quiet and peaceful fish. That is why they are often kept in community tanks.
What is the right size tank for a molly?
Mollys are community tropical fish and should be kept with others. That being said the basic rule for keeping any fish healthy is 1 inch of fish needs 1 gallon of water.
