im getting a neon tetra today and i need HELP!
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Ok, so what kind of fish is it? How big is the tank it's in? A change in temperature can put a fish into shock, so the temperature should always be steady. A fish tank should never be in front of a window. He should also be doing what's called "water changes." This is what helps to keep the water clean. He needs to be taking out about 20% of the water each week, and adding new water. Make sure he is also "dechlorinating" with a dechlorinator/water conditioner.
Yeah, there is no need to remove the fish when you do a water change. You just have to make sure the water that you are adding is about the same temperature as the tank. Goldfish do not need heaters, but they do need filtration, frequent water changes, and a constant temperature. When the tank is in front of the window, the temp will change throughout the day.
going along with whatevery one says about not getting the neons yet.
if you go to petsmart or petco or whatever petstore you have in your area, you can get a 10 gallon for around $45, if your lucky and get them on sale you can get them for around $30,not sure if you have a petland in your area but they have a sale on their 10 gallons for $35. id recomend going and get a 10 gallon atleast before getting neons, they need heaters and filters.
if you go to petsmart or petco or whatever petstore you have in your area, you can get a 10 gallon for around $45, if your lucky and get them on sale you can get them for around $30,not sure if you have a petland in your area but they have a sale on their 10 gallons for $35. id recomend going and get a 10 gallon atleast before getting neons, they need heaters and filters.