Hey,
I'm new to all this fish keeping and aquarium stuff, but I'm currently performing a fishless cycle. I've been reading up a lot on here and researching the topics and carrying out the procedure as best as I possibly can. Anyway, I'm cruising along with the cycle, I'm hoping that it won't be too long before I have it completed.
So now I figure it's time to start deciding on what to stock in my tank. I'm not overly fond of Cichlids, so I am looking towards guppies, mollies and whatever will live harmoniously together while making the tank look well.
Anyway, my question may seem a bit thick to most of you on here... but it's something I've noticed while carrying out my water changes during the fishless cycle. Regarding the stocking of the tank. I'm guessing with freshwater tropical, the temp should be maintained around 24 degC or thereabouts? So what are the tips or tricks to ensure that the temp doesn't plummet to arctic temps or rise enough to cook the fish alive, when water changes take place? I wouldn't want to cause any stress or major changes to cope with in the tank, rather keep things steady and stable.
Any other tips about the topic I should know of?
Thanks in advance
Carlosk
I'm new to all this fish keeping and aquarium stuff, but I'm currently performing a fishless cycle. I've been reading up a lot on here and researching the topics and carrying out the procedure as best as I possibly can. Anyway, I'm cruising along with the cycle, I'm hoping that it won't be too long before I have it completed.
So now I figure it's time to start deciding on what to stock in my tank. I'm not overly fond of Cichlids, so I am looking towards guppies, mollies and whatever will live harmoniously together while making the tank look well.
Anyway, my question may seem a bit thick to most of you on here... but it's something I've noticed while carrying out my water changes during the fishless cycle. Regarding the stocking of the tank. I'm guessing with freshwater tropical, the temp should be maintained around 24 degC or thereabouts? So what are the tips or tricks to ensure that the temp doesn't plummet to arctic temps or rise enough to cook the fish alive, when water changes take place? I wouldn't want to cause any stress or major changes to cope with in the tank, rather keep things steady and stable.
Any other tips about the topic I should know of?
Thanks in advance
Carlosk