The fish were white in colour and all in the corner? Should i report it and to whom?
2007-04-23 13:13:22 · 10 answers · asked by Brenna 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Even most tropicals will have no serious problems with temperatures in the low 70's which feels quite cool to the touch. The light color and being packed in the corner is a normal response to the cooler temperature and does indicate they were stressed. I for one wouldn't buy any of those fish. That temperature is begging for an outbreak of fin rot. I would have asked the shop owner why he kept the tanks so cool. Other than that it's difficult at best to get any action on a report.
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2007-04-23 13:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends what kind of fish, really.
White goldfish and White Cloud minnows are coldwater fish. They don't like heated water.
There are some different cichlids (angelfish, albino Africans, etc) that would want it hotter. You'd have to be more specific. In some tanks, there are actually chillers put on to make sure that between the lighting or temperature of the home the water stays at a cool enough temp for the fish.
If you really think the fish are being abused, contact the ASPCA. They may be able to steer you in the right direction.
2007-04-23 13:19:58 · answer #2 · answered by Barb R 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type fish but true tropicals probably need to be at least 74 or 75. Goldfish, white cloud minnows and other coldwater fish are fine in the mid to upper 60s.
2007-04-23 13:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by rdd1952 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a tropical fish tank and the temp. of the water should be normal. not too cold, not too hot. you know, like normal drinking water. when i bought my fish, the employee told me that if the water is too hot, they might die. it can be slightly cold, but not freezing. i hope my answer helped you and you should probably ask an employee at a pet shop to tell you the actual temp. if you have any questions, you can e-mail me.
2007-04-23 13:21:56 · answer #4 · answered by Pet 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i understand that at my domicile my heat water is softened by employing salt so I used chilly water and enable it sit down out for an afternoon or 2 to alter into "room temperature" this is not risk-free for the fish to have extremely a lot of softener salt cycling via their tank. be careful! Oh and additionally be certain you take care of the hot water with water conditioner earlier you upload it in. i could even blend it with the water whilst it is wait to be room temp. additionally unwell a thermometer interior the water and interior the tank to make helpful that they are close ( a million-3 ranges) even no remember if it is two ranges off this is going to filter out I with the heated water already interior the tank. good success!
2016-10-13 07:51:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should try reporting this to the Fished.
THe lowest temp for a freshwater fish tank would have to be 73
2007-04-27 10:33:32 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the minimum temperature of tropical fish would be 78 degrees and even if the fish was freezing there is not much you can do, because no one would care. I would suggest forget about it and dont let your hearth bleed for too long
2007-04-23 13:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
should be 76 but remember water at that is cold and really no one to report it to but the shop it's self and do not buy the fish sounds like ick
2007-04-23 13:18:40 · answer #8 · answered by lfkj42 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
76 degrees maybe you saw a coldwater tank
2007-04-23 14:25:30 · answer #9 · answered by syd. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i keep my tank at 78
2007-04-23 13:21:27 · answer #10 · answered by cheesehead with an attitude 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋