New to fish keeping

[xoTyanna]

Hi all!

I recently had to take 4 male guppies from a friend who couldn't take on anymore fry! I bought a 3 gallon tank with heater, filter, and bubbler. I added gravel and some artificial plants. Unfortunately I didn't cycle the tank fish less because of last minute things but I did add conditioner to my water. Will my fish be okay? I also poured a decent amount of my friends tank water into my tank.

Also, will my males get lonely or aggressive due to no females? I do not want babies currently so I do not really want to add females.

Lastly, can I have advice on how to feed them veggies and what sorts of veggies?

Thanks!

 

[Daner]

I'm no expert myself, but I would recommend getting a good API Master Test kit and to check out this page on fish-in cycling to begin with!

I just learned about cycling but I already have fish. What now?! - Aquarium Advice

 

[librarygirl]

4 guppies in a 3 gal is going to be problematic, IMO. They can grow up to 2" and are messy (e.g. heavy bioload) so I would get a larger tank if you could. You'll definitely need to get a good liquid test kit (API Master) and test the water daily and do water changes based on the test results. Until then I would do a 30-50% water change per day and don't overfeed. Fish food should be the staple as it has most of the nutrients the fish need but once or twice a week it's OK to give them a treat such a veggies or frozen food. Lettuce, cucumber, de-shelled frozen peas cooked in the microwave are some examples. In addition to the link above, this guide has some general info as well: Guide to Starting a Freshwater Aquarium - Aquarium Advice

 

[xoTyanna]

4 guppies in a 3 gal is going to be problematic, IMO. They can grow up to 2" and are messy (e.g. heavy bioload) so I would get a larger tank if you could. You'll definitely need to get a good liquid test kit (API Master) and test the water daily and do water changes based on the test results. Until then I would do a 30-50% water change per day and don't overfeed. Fish food should be the staple as it has most of the nutrients the fish need but once or twice a week it's OK to give them a treat such a veggies or frozen food. Lettuce, cucumber, de-shelled frozen peas cooked in the microwave are some examples. In addition to the link above, this guide has some general info as well: Guide to Starting a Freshwater Aquarium - Aquarium Advice

Thanks so much! I do have a great 15 gallon for them I just want to let them adapt to the change they just went through from my friends tank to mine then stick them in the 15! Unless it doesn't matter and I should move them ASAP?

 

[pollex.jaypee]

Is the 15 gal cycled? You may want to start cycling it now

You may even consider increasing the number of guppies in that 15gal.
Goodluck

 

[xoTyanna]

Is the 15 gal cycled? You may want to start cycling it now

You may even consider increasing the number of guppies in that 15gal.
Goodluck

Not yet but I will def start cycling now! & I will totally look into more guppies once I do! Thanks so much!