Fishes for my aquarium/fish tank(cold water)?
May 30th, 2010 by admin | Filed under Fish Tank Aquariums.Fish Tank Aquariums
I dont know which cold water fish to buy.Please can you help me buy telling me what fish to buy by posting down their names.
Thanks
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It depends on the size of your tank.
Well if you’re a beginner then you should go in for Mollies and Guppies. They are normally cheap and cute too.
Otherwise you can also go in for Goldfishes. They are really cute.
Danios are hardy and good for beginners. Goldfish and danios are the usual and most commonly avaliable coldwater fish. Other coldwater species are harder to acquire. Mollies and guppies are tropical fish not coldwater.
Bettas
there are many selections and thier colors range from many colors , ie. crowntails, delta tails, long tails, halfmoons, etc..
Molly’s are tropical but guppy’s can live in cold water.
If having a cold water tank you must not let your tank fall below 60 degrees. Most fish like Barbs, Danios, and Guppy’s will not last at those temps. If you keep it between 60-70 degrees they will be fine. Here’s a good site for ya, Good Luck
http://freshaquarium.about.com/od/fishqa/f/coldwaterfish.htm
What size tank is it? Very difficult to make proper recommendations without knowing your set up. And when you say "coldwater" what temperature is your tank set at? Is it just a tank without a heater? In which case that isn’t really coldwater, especially if the room its in is heated to say, 75F!
So what’s your set up?
There aren’t many coldwater fish regularly available, pretty much only the Goldfish suitable for tanks. Sub-tropical fish who can cope at 68-72F or so include Zebra Danios, Peppered Corydoras, Dojo Loaches, Hillstream Loaches and White Cloud Mountain Minnows.
Most of those answers you got are tropical fish. They are in the tropical section at the pet store! JEEZ PEOPLE! I have a 75 gallon goldfish tank and I have goldfish and golden dojo loaches. The Dojo loaches actually say goldfish community on their tank at the pet store. They are these cute golden lil worm things. I have three! they are really cool. Theres also these fish called american flag fish. I found them on a fish site and it said they are pond fish but they only get 2 inches big. So i got 3 to put in my tank for variety and they attack my baby goldfish!!… So i got rid of them. But if you want them its up to you =)
white cloud mountain minnows
Leopardfish Phalloceros caudimaculatus
I really need to know the size of your tank to to make recommendations. The most popular coldwater fish is the goldfish but unless you have a large enough tank, they won’t live full lives. Danios, some barbs, paradise fish, the black tetra, South American Earth Eaters (cichlids), curviceps (cichlids), and the buenos aires tetra are among the tropical fish that can do well in a cooler tank. I would also reccommend that you look into North American Natives. There are a number of species which make excellent aquarium specimens and are completely out of the ordinary.
Size of tank and temperature would help. A true coldwater is very limited – but one that rests around 68-72 gives some options.
True coldwater:
goldfish (need huge tanks (full size is 12"+))
rosy minnows
mountain cloud minnows
danios
various native minnow (watch the laws and regulations though!)
Weather loach (dojo loach)
68+
Weather loach (dojo loach)
rosy minnows
mountain cloud minnows
danios
guppies
platies
70+
same as 68+
swordtails
glowlight tetra
black neon tetra
neon tetra
Remember full grown sizes and remember to cycle the tank (www.firsttankguide.net/cycle.php )
Best of Luck!
Hi , Hope thia helps …. all the info is an amalgamation from various sites dedicated to your hobby …….
Cold-water aquarium fish are those fish that are suitable for use in unheated aquariums with room-temperature water, as opposed to warm-water fish, which require tropical-temperature water to survive.Typically below 20 °C (68 °F). Some examples are koi and goldfish. These species tend to grow more slowly and live longer than fish that live in warmer waters, and are generally felt to be easier to keep.
The most common coldwater fish is the goldfish, followed closely by it’s larger counterpart, the Koi. However there are many other interesting fish that do not require a heated tank. Many coldwater fish are large enough that are only suitable for ponds. Since you are planning to set up an aquarium, I’ve put together a list of fish that are small to medium in size.
Barbs – Several readily available species of Barbs are tolerant of temperatures into the mid sixties, or even lower. All are easy to care for, and are suitable for a community aquarium. They include: the Gold Barb (Barbus schuberti), the Green Barb (Barbus schuberti), the Rosy Barb (Barbus conchonius), and the Two Spot Barb (Barbus ticto).
Bloodfin Tetra – Both the standard Bloodfin (Aphyocharax anisitsi), and the False Bloodfin (Aphyocharax dentatus) tolerate temperatures as low as the mid sixties. Bloodfins are offered in many pet shops, are easy to care for, and are quite hardy. They are active top dwellers and are best kept in schools …..
Buenos Aires Tetra (Hemigrammus caudovittatus) – Easily found for sale, they will tolerate temperatures into the mid sixties. Standard varieties, as well as albino variants can be found. Like the Bloodfins, they are undemanding and easy to care for. They are suitable for a community tank, but will eat live plants voraciously.
Croaking Tetra (Coelurichthys microlepis) – Not often found for sale, they are an attractive fish that is worth shopping around for. Like other coldwater tetras, they are easy to care for and are suitable for community tanks.
Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) – As readily available as any fish, there are many attractive variations of this popular fish.
Hillstream Loaches – Although they are not often seen in pet shops, some species can be found for sale from time to time. Not all of them prefer cool temperatures, but most will tolerate temps that fall into the mid to upper sixties.
Native Fish – A variety of North American native fish are now being sold in the aquarium trade. Virtually all of them tolerate cool water. Availability varies from state to state, as do laws regarding which species may be legally kept in home aquariums. Keep in mind that some will become too large to keep in a standard aquarium.
Pearl Danio (Brachydanio albolineatus) – Like the zebra danio, this fish is very hardy and easy to care for. It will tolerate temperatures into the mid 60’s without difficulty, and is easy to find. They are larger than zebras, but need not be kept in schools.
Weather Loach (Misgurnus angullicaudatus) – Readily available, this loach is one of the easiest to care for. Couple that with the fact that it will tolerate temperatures into the fifties, and it makes an excellent candidate for a coldwater tank.
Wimple (Myxocyprinus asiaticus) – Also known as the Freshwater Batfish. Not commonly found, it is an unusual fish that is worth tracking down if you like to have something unique. It will tolerate temps into the mid sixties.
White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichtys albonubes) – One of the easiest fish to care for, a new gold colored variant has become very popular. They do best in cooler temperatures, although very low temps will lessen their attractive coloration.
Zebra Danio (Brachydanio rerio) – Outside of goldfish and the guppy, the zebra is the most readily available of all coldwater fish. They tolerate temps that fall into the mid sixties, and are very easy to care for. Long finned species are available, as well as a popular leopard spotted variety.
There are many other coldwater species I could cover, but the above list should give you enough options to get started. Good luck with your coldwater aquarium. Drop by the forum and let us know how your new aquarium turns out.
well i didnt understand by cold water fish. but i wil sugest u to buy delsi , flowerhorn ,blueackra or other chicklet variety and one heater too for u to buy