Coldwater Tetra?

fish4fish · 03-06-2008, 07:12 PM

I have a calico oranda goldfish in a 30 gallon tank (2 inches) and the tank have been established for 6-7 weeks now. I was wondering if I could add some tetras. I was thinking about the silvertip tetra because I find them very appealing, and they are suppose to be able to survive in water from 64-78 degrees Fahrenheit. Or other kinds of tetras (as long as they can survive in lower temps). And by the way, the tank is kept at a constant 71-73 degrees, but mostly at 72.

is it ok or wat?

trashion · 03-06-2008, 10:37 PM

I've heard bloodfins do well at low temps, but as that goldfish grows it will probably snack on them.

fishbguy · 03-07-2008, 04:43 AM

I"ve heard about bloodfins as well(argintine bloodfins, not glass...they are white with red fins). I've heard from a number pf places how cold, but I've heard that they can tolerate lower temps.

Zebra danios, and white clouds are also okay in lower tempatures....espacially in white clouds.

03-06-2008, 07:12 PM	#1
fish4fish More Fish In the Sea Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 16 Posts: 38	Coldwater Tetra? I have a calico oranda goldfish in a 30 gallon tank (2 inches) and the tank have been established for 6-7 weeks now. I was wondering if I could add some tetras. I was thinking about the silvertip tetra because I find them very appealing, and they are suppose to be able to survive in water from 64-78 degrees Fahrenheit. Or other kinds of tetras (as long as they can survive in lower temps). And by the way, the tank is kept at a constant 71-73 degrees, but mostly at 72. is it ok or wat? __________________ Moderate-Minimally Planted Tanks: 55 Gallon - Jack Dempsey and a Female Convict - - 30 Gallon - Ryukin and Calico Oranda - - 30 Gallon - One Angelfish and six Black Skirt tetras. - - 10 Gallon - HM Betta and 5 Neon Tetras. - -

03-06-2008, 10:37 PM	#2
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,164	I've heard bloodfins do well at low temps, but as that goldfish grows it will probably snack on them. __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -1 dwarf puffer named Beep. for reference: my name is Julie

03-07-2008, 04:43 AM	#3
fishbguy I'm watching you Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Age: 17 Posts: 1,865	I"ve heard about bloodfins as well(argintine bloodfins, not glass...they are white with red fins). I've heard from a number pf places how cold, but I've heard that they can tolerate lower temps. Zebra danios, and white clouds are also okay in lower tempatures....espacially in white clouds. __________________ I think about you in the summertime And all the good times we had, baby It’s been a few years and I can’t deny The thought of you still makes me crazy I think about you in the summertime Summertime - New Kids On The Block

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