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flamberg New Member Posts: 2 |
posted 02-10-2004 11:41 AM
I am new to this how big a tank should I get for some guppies saw them at a fish store and loved there beautiful tails. Also what should I do to start a tank IP: Logged |
t_chelle16 Member Posts: 501 |
posted 02-10-2004 01:12 PM
For just guppies, you could probably get by with a 10 or 20 gallon tank. Guppies do fall under the 1 inch adult fish / gallon rule so considering guppies get 1 1/2 - 2 inches, you can figure out how many you can put in the tank. But keep in mind that if you are going to have males & females, they're going to breed and there will probably be some fry that survive so you'll have to allow some more room for them. Other things you'll need: I also suggest that before adding any fish you read the following about the nitrogen cycle and fishless cycling. http://www.tomgriffin.com/aquamag/cycle2.html -Chelle IP: Logged |
oscarboi Member Posts: 24 |
posted 02-11-2004 12:42 AM
Id use a sponge filter instead. All my guppies got sucked up in my filter in a night. IP: Logged |
t_chelle16 Member Posts: 501 |
posted 02-11-2004 08:56 AM
I think for that many guppies, a sponge filter wouldn't quite be enough filtration. I've never had any problems with my HOB's and guppies. However, you could always put a sponge prefilter or a piece of pantyhose over the intake of the HOB. -Chelle IP: Logged |
flamberg New Member Posts: 2 |
posted 02-11-2004 05:18 PM
Thank you for the info. IP: Logged |
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