New and could use some help.

Fish_Newbie · 07-25-2007, 09:53 AM

Sunday we got two fish. I can’t remember the names exactly but I do remember it was “something dwarf guppy”. I am kicking myself because I forgot it. I kept repeating it in the store so I wouldn’t forget. I have searched the net but no names jump out at me and I can’t find any pictures that look like my fish.
I think the guy in the pet store told me incorrect information after reading a little bit here.
He said I could keep them in a bowl and told me to just get regular goldfish food. He was rude the whole time and didn’t want to really help me so I think he was just trying to get rid of me fast. I will never go there again!

When I watch them eat they will take the food into their mouth and then spit it back out. So I’m not sure if it’s the correct food. I am so worried about these fish! My husband keeps getting mad at me because of how I am acting. He just doesn’t get it. I have become so attached to them. I will feel horrible if they die because of my ignorance!

Up until lat night they were on the kitchen counter. Husband didn’t want them in there anymore so I moved them until he left for work. The water seemed way too cold so I put a desk lamp by it to warm the water.

Here are the best pictures I could get. If anyone could tell me the specific name I would greatly appreciate it!

BV77 · 07-25-2007, 10:16 AM

They look like platys

Scuba Kid · 07-25-2007, 10:24 AM

Yes, BV77 is right. They are platys.

Never trust the LFS...ever! He was completely wrong. These guys need a cycled, filtered, and heated tank. Not a bowl. I suggest reading around the forum for a while about setting up a new fish tank and the nitrogen cycle.

Tropical Lee · 07-25-2007, 10:29 AM

Yes... I have that fish it is a Platy.

Did you know that it is a Tropical Fish, so you will need a filter and a heater.
Also, you can't put normal tap water in the bowl, it needs to be treated with tap water conditioner (buy from local pet shops).

Hope this helps you!

Tropical Lee

Cefari · 07-25-2007, 11:13 AM

I'm going to take a stab at it and say that is a sunburst platy.

**Buggy** · 07-25-2007, 11:24 AM

Here is a link that tells about your fish
http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/platy.htm
And here is another that tells about the nitrogen cycle and how to set up the tank..
http://www.firsttankguide.net/steps.php
There are many good posts on this site as well. Try these...
http://www.fishforums.com/forum/gene...le-basics.html
http://www.fishforums.com/forum/live...le-female.html
From looking at your pic I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess that the one on the left is a male and the other is a female. If I'm right the female may already be gravid (pregnant) and you may have from 1 to 3 weeks before she drops fry.

Fish_Newbie · 07-25-2007, 03:21 PM

Thank you all so much!
I will get started on the tank right away.
I will also go read some more. There is lots of great info here!

07-25-2007, 09:53 AM	#1
Fish_Newbie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Andrews AFB Posts: 4	New and could use some help. Sunday we got two fish. I can’t remember the names exactly but I do remember it was “something dwarf guppy”. I am kicking myself because I forgot it. I kept repeating it in the store so I wouldn’t forget. I have searched the net but no names jump out at me and I can’t find any pictures that look like my fish. I think the guy in the pet store told me incorrect information after reading a little bit here. He said I could keep them in a bowl and told me to just get regular goldfish food. He was rude the whole time and didn’t want to really help me so I think he was just trying to get rid of me fast. I will never go there again! When I watch them eat they will take the food into their mouth and then spit it back out. So I’m not sure if it’s the correct food. I am so worried about these fish! My husband keeps getting mad at me because of how I am acting. He just doesn’t get it. I have become so attached to them. I will feel horrible if they die because of my ignorance! Up until lat night they were on the kitchen counter. Husband didn’t want them in there anymore so I moved them until he left for work. The water seemed way too cold so I put a desk lamp by it to warm the water. Here are the best pictures I could get. If anyone could tell me the specific name I would greatly appreciate it!

07-25-2007, 10:24 AM	#3
Scuba Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,225	Yes, BV77 is right. They are platys. Never trust the LFS...ever! He was completely wrong. These guys need a cycled, filtered, and heated tank. Not a bowl. I suggest reading around the forum for a while about setting up a new fish tank and the nitrogen cycle. __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

07-25-2007, 10:29 AM	#4
Tropical Lee Newbie to the Fish World Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: England Age: 18 Posts: 14	Yes... I have that fish it is a Platy. Did you know that it is a Tropical Fish, so you will need a filter and a heater. Also, you can't put normal tap water in the bowl, it needs to be treated with tap water conditioner (buy from local pet shops). Hope this helps you! Tropical Lee __________________ In my 35 ltr Tank (10 US Gallons): 3x Small Corydoras 2x Platys (M&F) 15x Small Platy 5x Neon Tetra Last edited by Tropical Lee; 07-25-2007 at 10:39 AM.

07-25-2007, 11:13 AM	#5
Cefari Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 16 Posts: 37	I'm going to take a stab at it and say that is a sunburst platy. __________________ FishQuest Forums

07-25-2007, 11:24 AM	#6
Buggy Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma Age: 42 Posts: 975	Here is a link that tells about your fish http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/platy.htm And here is another that tells about the nitrogen cycle and how to set up the tank.. http://www.firsttankguide.net/steps.php There are many good posts on this site as well. Try these... http://www.fishforums.com/forum/gene...le-basics.html http://www.fishforums.com/forum/live...le-female.html From looking at your pic I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess that the one on the left is a male and the other is a female. If I'm right the female may already be gravid (pregnant) and you may have from 1 to 3 weeks before she drops fry. __________________ Fish are people too! *My Animal Family* Dixie - Boxer/Lab Peanut -Chihuahua Cali - American Short-hair Cat B.B. - Parakeet Flower - Western Ornate Box Turtle Loki - White Ferret Odin - Brown Ferret *Aquariums* 55 gal tropical Fresh Water - 23 various fish 29 gal tropical Fresh Water - 4 various cichlids 10 gal tropical Fresh Water - 1 Red Male Betta, 3 black neon tetras, 1 Asian Glass Catfish Last edited by Buggy; 07-25-2007 at 11:26 AM.

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07-25-2007, 10:16 AM	#2
BV77 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alaska Posts: 514	They look like platys

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Fish_Newbie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Andrews AFB Posts: 4	Thank you all so much! I will get started on the tank right away. I will also go read some more. There is lots of great info here!

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