Sunday, August 2, 2009

Are mollies and guppies considered tropical fish?

i have a dalmation molly and a yellow guppy (i'm not sure on what kind it is) are they considered tropical fish?
Answers:
yes, every single one of these are tropicals, and are suppose to be in temperatures of 76-82 degrees
You will need a heater for all of them
Goldfish are pretty much the only ones considered coldwater including white cloud minnows
Hope that helps
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yes they are tropical because they can be found within the tropics in central america. Gouramis are also tropical for the same reason.. with the exception of paradise fish which can be found in Korea!
actually all gouramis come from east and south asia (bettas and macropodes as well).
I think they are. I know that I have had them in cool and tropical water. The live and fed fine.
definately, all the fish you have listed are tropical. they need heaters-tropical. Things like ranchus and gold fish aren't but they are.
Yes they are.
The definition of tropical fish is:
Any of various small, brightly colored fishes native to tropical waters and often kept in home aquariums.
Many people think Tropical Fish and Marine Fish (Saltwater) are synonymous.
every fish is tropical except goldfish
All the fish you mentioned are considered tropicals and will need a heater in the tank. Mollies and guppies were originally from Central America and the most common tetras are from South America.
yes they are considered tropical but be careful getting gouramis right now i have heard there is some sort of disease going through them in pet stores
Any fish that lives in water that has to be heated above room temperaure is classified as tropical