Many livebearing species also come from Central America so Guppies, Platies, Swordtails and Mollies all do well in hard water. Mollies even appreciate salt in their water and can suffer if kept in soft freshwater with a low pH.
Can tropical fish live in cold water?
Tropical fish, for example, do best between 75° and 80°F, goldfish and other “cold-water” species prefer temperatures below 70°F, and temperate fish can be found in habitats that overlap tropical and cold-water realms.
Do tropical fish live in warm or cold water?
There are many tropical fish like Zebra Danio that can live in cold water and lower temperatures. Most tropical fish are found in tropical climates and typically require temperatures to be around 75-80°F.
Can tropical fish live in a pond?
Yes, you can keep aquarium fish in a pond as long as you provide them with the right environment and water parameters. This differs per fish species, but most aquarium fish are tropical fish which require warmer temperatures.
Can I release my fish into a pond?
You should wait at least 72 hours before putting fish in your new pond. Even if only the water is new. This way the water temperature and chemistry can level out. Drastic changes in either can have a serious impact on the health of your fish.
Can you put fish from a tank into a pond?
Moving your goldfish from a tank to a pond is entirely possible, and will allow your goldfish to live a more natural lifestyle with more space, which may help them to live longer.
How do you prepare pond water for fish?
To help ensure your fish live long, happy lives, prepare the pond with these tips:
When should I bring my pond fish inside?
Tropical fish need to be moved inside before the water temperature goes below 65°F. Any colder and a lot of them will die – they simply cannot take it. All of our more hardy cold water fish can be moved at any time before the pond develops permanent ice.
Can goldfish survive in a pond without being fed?
The answer remains NO, they can live but won't live up to their full potential without proper feeding.
How long can pond fish go without being fed?
Pond fish can easily survive 2 weeks or more without food. Overwinter they go months without eating. If you design and keep a well balanced pond ecosystem you will never have to feed your fish.
How deep should a fish pond be to survive?
As a general rule of thumb, a pond should be 60cm (2ft) deep if you want plants and fish in it. Water that's too shallow is vulnerable to evaporating in warm weather and freezing in winter.
Do goldfish like clean or dirty water?
Typically, goldfish are a strong species. However, dirty water can eventually kill them. Goldfish need water to survive, and if the water itself is dirty, then they have no other option but to live in that dirt and filth.
Is rain water good for fish?
If you don't want to use tap water for your aquarium and don't want to pay for bottled water at the store, one practical option might be to use rainwater. However, rainwater tends to have very low mineral content, and its pH can vary. So you would need to test and treat the rainwater before using it for your fish.
