Rugz Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hey, found this Forum when I was looking for info. Have found some interesting stuff after a quick look, but there are so many pages . Anyway I have a 60l tank with what started out with 6 Swordtails, is now lots, I am trying to sell a few off now that I can sex a few of them. They are coldwater, from what I have been told they are ment to be warm, but I got them as cold water and they lived though winter quite happy. I also have snails, just the little redhorn (I think thats what they are called) who no matter how many I get rid of when cleaning just keep on multiplying. After reading a bit more about the Swords I find they need a bit of water flow, I found a bit on rivertanks on here and fine that an interesting idea, more the small ponds, small water falls than the pumps at one end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi and Welcome. The snails are Red Ramshorns, I have them too, pesky things just seem to appear from nowhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugz Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Oh yeah thats them, never get rid of them unless you sell the whole tank set up to someone else :lol: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Welcome rugz. Yes, swords are tropical but if you live in a warmer climate with a well insulated house (temp above 18C or so), they can live without a heater. That doesn't make them cold water though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Welcome , i'm a bit of a swordtail fan too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugz Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hey Caryl I wouldn't say our house is warm, but they are across from the fire, so the tank prob stays quite warm over winter, with 2 young kids we like to keep the house warm. They were sold to me as cold water from a pet shop and have also seen them in a fish shop sold as cold water. But anyway I have only had one die from been sick and they seem to be breading fine :lol: . So they must be ok. I just find Goldfish boring(sorry goldfish lovers) so wanted something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfishfanatic Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi & Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Welcome rugz :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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