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  • 01-31-2008 3:02 AM

    cold water fish

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    The most common coldwater fish is the goldfish, followed closely by it's larger counterpart, the Koi. However there are many other interesting fish that do not require a heated tank. Many coldwater fish are large enough that are only suitable for ponds. Since you are planning to set up an aquarium, I've put together a list of fish that are small to medium in size.

    Barbs - Several readily available species of Barbs are tolerant of temperatures into the mid sixties, or even lower. All are easy to care for, and are suitable for a community aquarium. They include: the Gold Barb (Barbus schuberti), the Green Barb (Barbus semifasciolatus), the Rosy Barb (Barbus conchonius), and the Two Spot Barb (Barbus ticto).

         

    Bloodfin Tetra - Both the standard Bloodfin (Aphyocharax anisitsi), and the False Bloodfin (Aphyocharax dentatus) tolerate temperatures as low as the mid sixties.Bloodfins are offered in many pet shops, are easy to care for, and are quite hardy. They are active top dwellers and are best kept in schools.

       

     

    Buenos Aires Tetra (Hemigrammus caudovittatus) - Easily found for sale, they will tolerate temperatures into the mid sixties. Standard varieties, as well as albino variants can be found. Like the Bloodfins, they are undemanding and easy to care for. They are suitable for a community tank, but will eat live plants voraciously.

      

     

    Croaking Tetra (Coelurichthys microlepis) - Not often found for sale, they are an attractive fish that is worth shopping around for. Like other coldwater tetras, they are easy to care for and are suitable for community tanks.

    Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) - As readily available as any fish, there are many attractive variations of this popular fish.

     

    Hillstream Loaches - Although they are not often seen in pet shops, some species can be found for sale from time to time. Not all of them prefer cool temperatures, but most will tolerate temps that fall into the mid to upper sixties.

     

    Native Fish - A variety of North American native fish are now being sold in the aquarium trade. Virtually all of them tolerate cool water. Availability varies from state to state, as do laws regarding which species may be legally kept in home aquariums. Keep in mind that some will become too large to keep in a standard aquarium.

    Pearl Danio (Brachydanio albolineatus) - Like the zebra danio, this fish is very hardy and easy to care for. It will tolerate temperatures into the mid 60's without difficulty, and is easy to find. They are larger than zebras, but need not be kept in schools.

     

    Weather Loach (Misgurnus angullicaudatus) - Readily available, this loach is one of the easiest to care for. Couple that with the fact that it will tolerate temperatures into the fifties, and it makes an excellent candidate for a coldwater tank.

    Wimple (Myxocyprinus asiaticus) - Also known as the Freshwater Batfish. Not commonly found, it is an unusual fish that is worth tracking down if you like to have something unique. It will tolerate temps into the mid sixties.

     White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichtys albonubes) - One of the easiest fish to care for, a new gold colored variant has become very popular. They do best in cooler temperatures, although very low temps will lessen their attractive coloration.

    Zebra Danio (Brachydanio rerio) - Outside of goldfish and the guppy, the zebra is the most readily available of all coldwater fish. They tolerate temps that fall into the mid sixties, and are very easy to care for. Long finned species are available, as well as a popular leopard spotted variety.

     

    There are many other coldwater species I could cover, but the above list should give you enough options to get started. Good luck with your coldwater aquarium.               

     

  • 02-03-2008 11:21 AM In reply to

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    Well done Charlie for a very interesting write up. I myself have a 100 lt aquarium in the back yard with several rosy barbs and Mountain

    minnows. They are all doing great and the colours are really nice both of the males and the females. Some pics will follow in due

    course.

  • 02-04-2008 9:09 AM In reply to

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    Yes martin i saw your tank and i could see the nice color the fish have,as i told you if you make the spawning net i am sure you will be having a lot of fry,keep fingeres crossed and time will tell.Yes

  • 02-06-2008 1:57 AM In reply to

    • Valhmor
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    Re: cold water fish

    HI chal

    How can i bred the wcmm ? what is the best  temp?

    And i have a pair of paradise fish do you have experince in breding tham ? any  idea?

    Regards 

  • 02-06-2008 2:20 AM In reply to

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    Breeding wcmm is very simple all you need is a good conditioned female and personaly i use two males to one female ,a small tank with the bottom covered in marbles or a small net just 10mm from the bottom  some nylon mops in the corneres help too and let nature take its role after you have conditioned them. Regards breeding the paradise fish they are like the bubble nest builderes,Bertrand Sant will tell you how to do it,he breed them regularly.

  • 02-06-2008 8:51 AM In reply to

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    Breeding the White Cloud Mountain Minnow:

    The wcmm and its native from China and Vietnam and is a fairly hardy species that tolerates low temperatures. Breeding is fairly easy all you need is the presence of both genders. You could either try by spawning with 2 males on 1 female as Charlie Grima suggested or else if you have a large number of wcmm you could try to spawn them as a shoal which will surely produce a larger number of eggs.

    My way to spawn my wcmm is to put some females in a separate tank and condition them on live food or frozen bloodworms. An when you notice some plump females you can add some plants such as Elodea Densa and Java Ferns (preferably with lots of roots) so that they can spawn in them. I cover the bottom with large gravel (leave gaps between each gravel) and then all you have to do is to add the males a lower the temperature.....try to mimic rainfall when you add water!

    N.B. When I first spawned these fish I used the 2 males to 1 female method and only 20 fry resulted after the spawning took place....but then when I used the shoal spawning I resulted with 100+ fry!

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  • 02-06-2008 8:56 AM In reply to

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    Very nice and well described system,welcome friend to the forum ,i will see you on Sunday ,keep it up,Thanks

  • 02-06-2008 11:15 AM In reply to

    • Adrian
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    Re: cold water fish

     

    Remember that the next Gozo Meeting will be held on the 17th of February 2008.

     

     

  • 02-06-2008 11:45 AM In reply to

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    Oh thanks for reminding me! I totally forgot Confused

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  • 02-06-2008 1:49 PM In reply to

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    Yes Charles I have placed the plastic spawning net on the bottom of the tank. But obviously the temperature have to rise for the

    fish to start spawning hux ????

  • 02-06-2008 2:04 PM In reply to

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    10q chal so I need a good female and will try it out..

     

    for peredise fish I had talk to ber because he gave me the pair....

     

    10x

  • 02-09-2008 11:06 AM In reply to

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    dawn huma ir-rosy barbs li ghitlikom li qeghdien barra.


  • 02-09-2008 11:45 AM In reply to

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    Beautyful wellfed fish!

    At first you are in control of your hobby but later on Fish Keeping will manilpulate you :s
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  • 02-09-2008 12:21 PM In reply to

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    If i am not mistaken they are GOZO breed am i right martin?

  • 02-09-2008 1:04 PM In reply to

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    They are 100% gozitans..... thanks to Fr.Gerard......issa kemm inbidlihom l ID card jonqosni........Wink

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