Swordtail Fry

[basti]

I have some swordtail fry which I have just taken out of my breeding trap and put them into a goldfish bowl with the same tank's water.
The bowl has an airstone running but no heater.
Is it ok to have no heater?
Thanks

 

[minnnt]

You may get away with it. Are you in the UK? If so then they may be fine. These can be acclimatised over time to accept a more temperate climate. I know someone that used to keep them outside in a pond over the summer.

Ideally you would be better getting another smaller tank, something around 30 litres would be ideal and keeping them at 24-26 degrees.

 

[basti]

I live in Christchurch, New Zealand, I do have other small tanks and a spare heater but I really don't want to have to set up another tank.

 

[minnnt]

Well that's up to you mate. If your temperature is ok then you may get away with it, but i would set up a small tank just to make sure.

Good luck!

 

[basti]

I have them in a small tank with sponge filter and heater now.

 

[minnnt]

Very good, that will do them the world of good!