I had know idea about the whole cycle thing or much about anything it seems about keeping fish. I was given a tank by a friend who ended up with two. It's a 20 litre tank - just over 4 gallons. a good size to keep 4 little fantails I thought plus a few minnows. I had only given the tank a few days to settle. As I said I hadn't realised about the cycle thing or how much room they needed. Now having researched deeper I feel very silly and cruel as the fish one by one died. I thought water testers were for professionals not it is a must have.
Anyway I have 7 guppies in an unheated tank at 20 degrees and there not looking very happy, fins down and not alot of movement as well as spending most of their time near the top. I'm house bound and wanted a easy pet/hobby but now depressed at dying fish and what to do for the best. Sent off for a water tester kit, just hope it arrives quickly.
I have done a part water change with treated water at room temperture
and the tank has a filter. Having read the cycle information I think I need to keep doing part water changes daily.
I'm just looking for some advice to see if I can save these guppies. They seem better after the water change.
I also think maybe I should look at getting a bigger tank!
