Tetra or guppies?

I have a 10 gal fish tank. I used to put goldfish in but I think the
tank is too small for them. I then changed to guppies, but a cold spell
wipe them out. I am not thinking whether it is easier to put some tetra
(neon red and blue ones) in, or put guppies again.

This is also a sort of a feng shui tank so if any one knows of whether
guppies or tetra is ok, please let me know. Also, advice of colour of
fish and number will be helpful. Concerning the number of fish, I don't
have a big tank, so I can't have a lot of fish (that's why I am trying
to see if smaller fish works).

Thanks for any advice!

On 10 Jan 2007 21:27:40 -0800, "phuile" wrote:

I have a 10 gal fish tank. I used to put goldfish in but I think the
tank is too small for them. I then changed to guppies, but a cold spell
wipe them out. I am not thinking whether it is easier to put some tetra
(neon red and blue ones) in, or put guppies again.

This is also a sort of a feng shui tank so if any one knows of whether
guppies or tetra is ok, please let me know. Also, advice of colour of
fish and number will be helpful. Concerning the number of fish, I don't
have a big tank, so I can't have a lot of fish (that's why I am trying
to see if smaller fish works).

Thanks for any advice!


How cold does it get?

I am in southern BC. So it's not *very* cold but I think it's just the
batch that I got.


Charles wrote:
On 10 Jan 2007 21:27:40 -0800, "phuile" wrote:

How cold does it get?

If you don't have a heater, then I think guppies have a better
chance than tetras.

Guppies will also nibble on any algae, and help to keep it
down a little.

Aidan Grey


On 11 Jan 2007 01:20:55 -0800, phuile wrote:

I am in southern BC. So it's not *very* cold but I think it's just the
batch that I got.


Charles wrote:
On 10 Jan 2007 21:27:40 -0800, "phuile" wrote:

How cold does it get?

"phuile" wrote in message
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I have a 10 gal fish tank. I used to put goldfish in but I think the
tank is too small for them. I then changed to guppies, but a cold spell
wipe them out. I am not thinking whether it is easier to put some tetra
(neon red and blue ones) in, or put guppies again.

This is also a sort of a feng shui tank so if any one knows of whether
guppies or tetra is ok, please let me know. Also, advice of colour of
fish and number will be helpful. Concerning the number of fish, I don't
have a big tank, so I can't have a lot of fish (that's why I am trying
to see if smaller fish works).

Thanks for any advice!
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If you're going to keep tropical fish you need a reliable heater to keep the
water in the mid to high 70s (F). Guppies and tetras are tropical fish.
Perhaps get a heater or a larger tank and keep a goldfish or two, or maybe a
few rosy reds.
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How about something like white clouds? I think you could do something like
the feeder goldfish as they don't get big like the fancy or orandas do.

On Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:16:06 GMT, "Angie"
wrote:

How about something like white clouds? I think you could do something like
the feeder goldfish as they don't get big like the fancy or orandas do.




If the goldfish are treated properly they can grow large. If they are
killed soon by bad care they don't get so big.

I've had feeder goldfish live for several years, and they never got more
than 1-1/2 to 2" in size. I had these both in 10 and 20 gallon tanks.

So what about White Clouds that the OP?

Thanks for all the advice ... maybe I should keep to guppies. I used to
have a couple of goldfish for many years. One of them grew from 1.5
inches to about nearly 6 inches (from head to end of tail). He got
pretty large but that's after years ...

As for temperature, it's usually around 20 degree C. or 22. So, it's
not that cold.

I was thinking of tetra because I like the neon red and blue ones. I am
looking at small-ish fish that has blue and/or red colours. So maybe I
will get some guppies with blue tail and some with orange tails.

Does anyone has other suggestions?

On 11 Jan 2007 23:24:50 -0800, "phuile" wrote:

Thanks for all the advice ... maybe I should keep to guppies. I used to
have a couple of goldfish for many years. One of them grew from 1.5
inches to about nearly 6 inches (from head to end of tail). He got
pretty large but that's after years ...

As for temperature, it's usually around 20 degree C. or 22. So, it's
not that cold.

I was thinking of tetra because I like the neon red and blue ones. I am
looking at small-ish fish that has blue and/or red colours. So maybe I
will get some guppies with blue tail and some with orange tails.

Does anyone has other suggestions?


Guppies should be able to stand that temperature. Bluefin Killifish
could be nice.


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