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Aquarium Goals

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-14 14:52:21 UTC

Goal #1

My group's aquarium to be clean every day.

Goal #2

Make sure to keep my fish from getting sick and die.

Goal #3

Do my part in my group.

Fish Type

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-15 14:45:27 UTC

Common name: Red Flamingo Guppy

Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata

Description: My fish is an omnivore and requires both algae-based foods as well as meaty foods.

Female guppies are usually duller in color and have less patterning; many females are just a silvery gray.

Fish Compatibility

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-15 14:58:00 UTC

What fish does your fish typically get along with: My fish will do well with other types of guppies. Most smaller tetra species (neons, lemons, candy canes, skirted, etc)

Is your fish aggressive, semi-aggressive, passive, or a community type of fish: My fish is passive as well as a community type fish.

Water/Environment:

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-15 15:11:04 UTC

Tell me about the water that your fish lives in. If it is fresh or saltwater: My fish lives in fresh water and cannot be in a saltwater tank or it will die.

What are some things that you need to know about this type of water:

-I should have at least a 10-gallon tank.

-My fish can have decorations in their tank but keep an eye out for anything that might snag their fins.

-commercially-bred guppies can handle pH levels between 6.0 and 9.0.

How much space does that fish usually have in its natural environment? My fish should have at least a 10-gallon tank no less.

Aquarium Decor

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-15 15:19:05 UTC

What type of decor do you want to have in your aquarium: What I want in my aquarium is lots of see trees so it can look like how it is in the ocean.

What are the typical costs of these items if you have to purchase them: Price range is around 10 dollars for the trees.

Substrate Types

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-16 00:24:00 UTC

What type of substrate are you planning on going with: I would like to do gravel for my aquarium, I feel like it will be the easiest to clean.

If you plan on purchasing a specific type of substrate what would that cost? Gravel substrate will cost around 8-10 dollars.

Tank Lighting

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-16 00:32:13 UTC

What is tank lighting used for/its purpose: it provides energy and oxygen to ensure the overall well-being of your pets, as well as growth for photosynthetic plants and organisms.

Do you need tank lighting: If you don't have live plants in your tank, a period of 6 to 8 hours of light is a better choice for reducing unwanted algae growth.

How often should you leave the light on:

10 to 12 hours a day

Hood Cover

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-16 00:36:22 UTC

What is the purpose of a hood cover/what does it do: having a hood cover helps to reduce the evaporation of your aquarium water.

Do you need a hood cover: A tank hood helps us to avoid temperature fluctuations in aquariums

Temperature

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-16 00:41:18 UTC

What is the temperature of your fish’s natural environment: my fish is comfortable in temperatures between 70 and 82°F (21.1 and 27.8°C)

Do you think you will need a water heater? If the water stays at or above 76°F/24.43°C and no higher than 80F I won't need a heater.

Type of Filter

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-16 00:45:00 UTC

What type of filter do you think your tank/this fish will need: My fish needs a filtration like a sponge filter so that the tiny fry won't get sucked up.

Tank Size Needed

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-16 00:47:17 UTC

What size tank does this fish typically need to feel happy and not stressed: A 10- or 20-gallon aquarium would be more appropriate in the long run.

Air

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-16 00:51:39 UTC

How does your fish get air: Guppies are surface breathers, meaning they tend to obtain most of their oxygen from the water's surface rather than through gills.

Is there anything specific you need to add to your tank for them to get air:

No, Guppies usually stay at the top of the tank and swim around.

Summary/Explanation

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-16 01:01:00 UTC

Explain why you are choosing to add certain things to your tank based on what you learned about your fish. This at max should be a paragraph.

I am choosing to add my materials for my fish such as sea trees and plants because based on what I learned I want to make my fish feel comfortable and feel like it's in a good environment and not stressed. Not only that I want my aquarium to look cool and clean.

Citations

aidenmolina721 — 2024-08-16 02:29:51 UTC

-Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

-https://www.Quora.com

-https://www.aquariumcoop.com

-https://www.co2art.co.uk

https://www.tetra-fish.com