http://forum.aqua-fish.net/ A forum devoted to aquarium fish, plants, techniques and fish keeping as a whole. en http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=hi__#1 hi im new, I have a few set=ups and have kept a number of small species in the past, just got my first big tank, and im at a dillema as to what to put in it. Ultimately I want an oscar fish but because they are expensive fish I dont want to risk it in a new set up, so I want to mature the tank with a mix of species first. Lifespan isnt hugely important, I can wait a few years for an oscar. I have a more detailed post in the fish talk section, so feel free to read it and give me some bright ideas. Many thanks, Terry, south UK weirdartist 2009-04-22 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=hi__#2 Hi Terry, I used to keep Oscars myself and love them to bits. I'm surprised you think they are expensive as I never paid over 5 pounds for juveniles or 15 pounds for mature ones mickey 2009-04-22 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=hi__#3 yeah, but things cost a little bit more near me (the shops dont stock oscars, so add a bit for their profits, and some for a special order, and even more because the transit involves a ferry/boat journey, and a bit more cuz its an expensive place...), and things like mollys are about £1.50, baby plecos are more expensive, but easy to find and i already have food brought for them. the angelfish shoudnt be too bad because I will be buying a few of them, so the local fishy shop will probably say you can have x for a slightly cheaper price. plus an oscar is supposed to be quite interactive and much more lovable due to their clear personalities. I dont think i would be so attached to a handful of mollies or angelfish, much as i would love them, it is also less likely that all of the would die, because there are more of them, whereas if you happened to be unlucky with the only oscar, thats most of your tank gone the whole BIG fish thing is mildly scary too, my tank is right next to me bed, to wake up with an oscar staring at me might be a little bit scary, but also cute, lol. weirdartist 2009-04-23 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=hi__#4 ive got 5 babie guppies in a tank ( not sure how big it is but it's big enough for them) and im not sure on a few things: 1) what age do they have to be before they can have babies ? 2) what the water temperature should be for them ? 3) how long will they take to grow for when they have babies i hope you can answer them thank you AbbieH_789 2009-05-17 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=hi__#5 1 Im not sure, but they are fully grown at 4-6 cms (about 2 inches?) so they will be able to breed by then. Some fancy guppies are less-fertile (the fancy ones have flowing tails and are bright colours, most guppies in shops are fancy guppies) usually they are sold in male or female groups, males are smaller, brighter in colour and have a modified fin used to impregnate the female. so check you got a mix of genders. 2 temp should be 19-29 C, 66-84 F. a bit warmer than room temperature, or thereabouts. you might want a heater if your room gets cold. If you want to breed 28 C might be a good temperature, as most fish prefer to breed in warmer water. 3 I dont know exactly how long (I dont know how old they are), but it shouldnt take more than a few months. Guppies can have babies every 2 moths. If you want them to survive you will need lots of hiding spaces like floating plants, and a suitable food, baby fish food, baby brine shrimp and egg are good sources. if you need anything else try http://www.aqua-fish.net/show.php?h=guppies its the page on guppies :) weirdartist 2009-05-18 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=hi__#6 so guppies can live in warm and cold water ? thankyou ! AbbieH_789 2009-05-18 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=hi__#7 This is a picture of one of my babie guppies taken about a week ago. They are about 4 - 5 weeks old AbbieH_789 2009-05-18 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=hi__#8 guppies are quite hardy fish, ideal for beginners or experienced fish keepers they should be ok at room temperature, but with most fish the best temperatures to keep them at are the warmer end of the temperature scale. This helps keep sickness down. when the babies show their colours properly they will begin to be sexually mature (you would expect). I keep endlers guppies, which are a very similar species, and they are very happy in the warm temperatures I keep them at around 27C. Giving your fish a good diet is important if you intend to breed, Personally I like to use Hikari fancy guppy, or crushed tropical flakes as a basis, with algae wafers to help their digestion, bloodworm, tubiflex or brine shrimp. make sure you don't overfeed as this will make the water quality drop, and could make your greedy fish ill. if you plan on putting anything else in the tank i recommend something small and peaceful. weirdartist 2009-05-24 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=hi__#9 Okay , if you have any other useful info then can you add a reply please , that would be nice AbbieH_789 2009-05-25 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=hi__#10 another good link http://www.fishtankforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=80 weirdartist 2009-05-31 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=hi__#11 Hi, I am new member. I am glad to meet you. 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