5g breeding tank

[skenny]

5g grow out tank

What is a good heater for a 5g fry tank for guppies. i will use a sponge filter. what type of substrate should i use? do i need a top or light,?

 

[HN1]

I'd recommend a larger tank for guppy breeding. Sponge filter is good. Easiest substrate to deal with in a breeding tank is none. Bare-bottomed. No need for a top, if a guppy jumps you have serious water issues IMO. A light is only needed if YOU want to see them under one.

 

[skenny]

this would just be for fry, the guppies would be in a 20g. is it still too small?

 

[HN1]

Just to raise the fry? No. Sorry for my confusion.

 

[mfdrookie516]

so its a grow out tank, not a breeding tank?

 

[skenny]

yes this would be a grow out tank. i would breed the guppys in
a 20 gallon is 5 gallon good?

 

[toddnbecka]

Guppies don't actually need a heater as long as the room temp isn't lower than the mid 60's. A little sand for substrate would be helpful for the beneficial bacteria, also some fast-growing live plants like Najas or hornwort to maintain water quality.
I actually have white cloud fry growing out in a 5 gallon bucket that way, no sand in the bottom but there is some Najas and Salvinia in there, along with some ramshorn snails.

 

[skenny]

but i would need a light for plants correct? but i dont need a heater? never heard that before.

 

[toddnbecka]

Whether you's need a light depends on where the tank sits. Guppies are fine at normal room temps, keeping them warmer just shortens their lifespan a bit.

 

[adadkins1]

I agree with toddnbecka, I have a single fry my LFS accidentally gave me in a small unheated, unfiltered container. Of course the water temp is in the low 70's and I keep up with water changes ever other day. A long strand of anacharis and some java moss also add security and help with water quality.

 

[skenny]

change this to a 10 gallon, is it still ok? sponge filter? no heater?

 

[skenny]

bump...i cznt get a 5 gallon but i can get a 10.

 

[jetajockey]

The bigger the tank the better.

 

[skenny]

How do I clean a sand substrate?