| Re: new to keeping fish |
Subject: Re: new to keeping fish by fcmf on 1/10/2023 18:09:29 I would advise opting for fish that match the natural softness/hardness of the water in your area. Look up the postcode of the carehome on the water company's website to find out the actual numerical level/measurement in CaCO3 or ppm of the water. Once you let us know that, we can then advise on appropriate fish that would fare best in that water (ie be less prone to health problems). This https://www.seriouslyfish.com/knowledge-base/ is a more up-to-date version of this https://www.fishkeeping.co.uk/modules/caresheets/ for inspiration on the types of fish. Your idea of schooling fish like tetras and cory catfish is a much more realistic suggestion than individual fish. Re bettas, they are best kept in a species-specific tank - a male should be kept as a single fish in a tank of its own, although multiple females can be kept as a sorority in a tank of their own. |