Setting up a guppy tank,need advice.

Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Posts: 34 Location: Petaling Jaya

I planning set up a guppy tank as a show tank with guppy only.I hv a 4ft(L) x 18inch(w) x 18inch(H) .I want putting this tank in out door that touch sunlight in the morning.

Q's,
Can someone advice me what is the suitable setup ,maintainence and thing related in set up thingy.Pls advice me?.Can advice in profesional form.Thanks.

Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 6

Not a professional though but can suggest a few advices.

Show tank(i presume is related to aquascaping)
-use wet dry filter(eheim canister filter)
-to prevent algae growing too much, add in some ottos(algae eating fish)
-Setting up plants.I guess u will need help from dom who is a professional aquascaper.

maintanance
-This will be extremely expensive to maintain a planted tank.
-for display guppies, u must really double check if it is extremely healthy before introduce it for display.( u dun want one sick guppy to ruin everything in the whole tank)

Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Posts: 34 Location: Petaling Jaya

vincor wrote:

Not a professional though but can suggest a few advices.

Show tank(i presume is related to aquascaping)
-use wet dry filter(eheim canister filter)
-to prevent algae growing too much, add in some ottos(algae eating fish)
-Setting up plants.I guess u will need help from dom who is a professional aquascaper.

maintanance
-This will be extremely expensive to maintain a planted tank.
-for display guppies, u must really double check if it is extremely healthy before introduce it for display.( u dun want one sick guppy to ruin everything in the whole tank)

Do show guppy nice in the bare tank and how many can i keep in a 4 footer?.I only keep all virgin male.Do top filter and bio sponce filter enough?.

Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 5

wat is the ideal aquarium size to keep the guppies so that they can grow to the fullest ?

Joined: 27 Apr 2006 Posts: 17

Fantail wrote:

wat is the ideal aquarium size to keep the guppies so that they can grow to the fullest ?

Usually, the standard to follow is 1 inch of fish per gallon.

Joined: 27 Apr 2006 Posts: 17

A guppy show tank should only include guppy, as even the most mild mannered fish will nib on their tails!!

A show tank usually contains plants, but it can also work with just rocks and wood.

If your tank is out doors, test the water temperature in the afternoon, and early in the morning ... you might be surprised how big the difference is. Might want to put in a heater for the night, and floating plants for the hot sun.

Back to plants, there are all sorts of plants ... some very easy, and some difficult. With more research, and careful choosing, you can surely set up a perfect tank for your needs!!!