djay Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hi I was hoping that some one can tell me the difference between fresh water and cold water fish, and the setups you'd need for each and say the fish that i could have for either. Sorry to be a nuisance but thought best to find these things out first before jumping in boot's in all and messing it up. I'm on a budget so if anyone can help me any info on the above would be much appreciated. Thanks djay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 differences between freshwater fish and colwater fish....that doesnt make sense. lol. you can have freshwater fish in warm water (tropicals) or in cold water (goldfish etc.). you can also have cold water marine (salt water) fish or tropical marine fish. hope this hasnt confused you much lol **EVIL** :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djay Posted February 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hi Evil thanks for that , not to confused so in other words I could have cold water salt fish which is called, like you said below. Or I could just have cold water goldfish one right.you can also have cold water marine (salt water) fish or tropical marine fish Tanks again. Dianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hi Dianne.. Welcome to the NZ Fishroom. Could you please add your location to your profile, as it will help avoid a lot of un-needed questions on location.. shops... pricing etc.. Coldwater (Freshwater) fish include Goldfish of many types.. and a few other species like White Cloud Mountain Minnows.. Paradise Fish.. some of the Barbs and such. These can be kept in an unheated tank or outdoor pool. Tropical (Freshwater).. are normally kept indoors in a heated aquarium.. and the species are numerous. Coldwater Marine is a "very" specialised area, and not really for the beginner.. and is very costly. Tropical Marine.. as above.. also very costly. HTH Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 If you are on a budget then I would first recomend that you go with cold water fish. ie, fantails, comets, white cloud mountain minnows, danios, corys, rosy barbs, celestials, inanga, etc. the bigger the fish you get the bigger the tank you will require. a nice size tank to start off with is a smallish one of about 54 litres 60 x 30 x 30cm you will need also require the following - filter... Hang on Back ones will do nicely and not very expensive - Gravel - Plants a good beginner fish I would recommend is the White Cloud Mountain Minnow, as they are very easy to look after and will breed quite quickly Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djay Posted February 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hi am hopefully picking up a Tank which i've bid on ,on trademe size75cm w x 45cm h x 41.5 D. air pump precision SR9500 gravel filter 3 foot cut to size and polystyrene for bottom Could you tell me how many litres that holds if you know Thanks again for that Dianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 140 litres, if my caluculations are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djay Posted February 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 I actually have for pet rats, thanks very much for that someone told me about 75litres I'll have to work out what i can put it on aye to be on safe side. It does have a broken top support I was thinking putting another piece of glass on top of it but that mightent work do you think, or otherwise get new peice for it. do you know how youd get the broken one of the tank without breaking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 My eldest daughter would love a pet rat. So would our two cats, no doubt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djay Posted February 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 I reckon so, any idea about the glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 140 litres if you fill right to the top but if you fill 5cm below it would be around 120 litres Good size. With regars to the top brace. get another piece of glass cut to the same size and glue it back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djay Posted March 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 thanks for that but its just broken one corner do you know how I can take the rest of the broken one out. I have no idea about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 just cut the broken support off at the silicon with a blade or razor i suppose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djay Posted March 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thank you for that sounds pretty good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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