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My male paradise fish is really being a big bully to my female and i feel horrible for her. My teacher has a tank that is about 40 gallons that she can have all to herself. But the tank is not heated. I know that paradise fish can live in a cooler enviorment but i was wondering what is the best way to adjust her. My tank is at about 80°, and in the classroom the temperature is about 73°. I hate to see her go, but i know she will have a better life, and i will get to see her whenever i want...

Why not trying to buy a heater & move the fish to the new tank?.


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My mom will not let me buy another tank and i think that a 40 gallon tank will be a much better home than a 2 gallon...

You can buy a heater for your teachers tank & put it there.


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well if i had the money i would defintiley do that, but i know that paradise fish do not mind colder water.

So all your problems are solved.


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Well i just wanted to know the best way to acclimate, should i just do it the normal 'new fish' way? I am thinking of letting the bag float and then adding a cup of the cooler water every few minutes.

Yes, that's the best way. As if you just bought a new fish. Leave the bag floating for 20 min & then add some water with 10 minutes interval.


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Do it the new fish way. Or if it's at all possible to drop the temp of your tank 2 degrees a day till it's around 76ish then raise it up again later you'll get it ajusted down better.
Otherwise just go with the new fish way, use the largest transport bag you've got, and a cooler or styro box for transport.

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I wouldn't give it to your teacher if it is a classroom aquarium...as a teacher myself, during school breaks, the schools cuts costs by TURNING OFF THE HEAT/AIR COND!!! If there is no temp control, you could have one very very cold fish, or a boiled fish....eeek! Ask your mom for a larger tank....maybe a 10 gallon? If you only have a 2 gallon, that's a whole lot of fish with a not a lot of room. The male is probably getting mad cuz the female is in his personal "bubble". Get a cheaper 10 gal (Chain dept. stores are VERY reasonable and come with the filters and heaters sometimes!) Get some plants and rocks/hiding places and the female and male can hide whenever they feel purturbed. You would enjoy a "larger" but still small (for your mom's sake) tank.
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I decided not to give her up because I rescued some goldfish from a 10 gallon and gave them to my school and i got the aquarium. Btw, i have given fish to my school before and they are great. My school has summer school and has people working there year round, including science teachers specifically designated to taking care of all the animals so i am sure that they would be in no danger.

Last edited by Hooktor at 12-Jun-2005 10:34