Tropical Fish Temperature Range
I started a freshwater fish tank. Will my fish die?
Well I found a good fish tank (10 Gallons) and I decided to buy some fish so I can have a fish tank in my home. I have had goldfish but not tropical before. The fish I bought is 2 Guppies and 2 White Tetras with color (pink,purple). I always had fish but I heard that the tank needs to go through some biological cycle before it is ready for fish. I always bought fish and put them in a tank with new water and new things (Goldfish not tropical fish). Now i’m afraid they might die due to the cycle. The tank was new but never used buy the owner. Do you think these type of fish will survive like my goldfish did (2 years ago I gave him away because he grew 8 inches) or are they more weak to the biological cycle. Also What is the temperature range of the water?
How do I increase the rate of speed in the necessary bacteria growth?
The Fish are inside the tank since yesterday and they look fine but will they survive?
The tank does need to cycle before it’s safe for fish, but as long as you dont add too many, and they are hardy, then they need not die.
You can allways control the initial ammonia and nitrite buildup with extra partial water changes. Goldfish are tough, and usually survive the cycling process, other fish, well it varies, but extra fresh water will get most of them though it.
Temp for those fish would be 75 to 80F
Ian
Striped Raphael Catfish (Platydoras Costatus)
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