12 gallon 2 days old

okay the only problem is i dont have a thermometer i went to get one today but the store i went to only had crappy ones
should i check the temp before i add the damsel?
and also in florida do i need a heater for this tank?

 

i would always have a heater and thermometer in tank. The air will never stay a constant 78 degrees. Keep tank in room set lower than that and have heater set for desired temp. Those glass thermometers are some of the most accurate and reliable you can buy.......and a visi-therm stealth is a good heater, not too pricey either

 

im going to go to a fish store tomorrow for a thermometer and a heater and since the store i usually go to is closed on mondays i will get a clown on tuesday
thanks for the help

 

your welcome, im always here and ready to help

 

one more question once i get a fish should i start using lights?
if so my tank has 2 lights one is a blue light and one is a regular light that makes a fan type noise when i put it on
i am going to get timers but what lights should i use and when?

 

1. Yes,
2. both. Have the blue turn on about 1 hour before the other. rub the white one for about 8-10 hrs. have the blue turn off an hr after the white

 

im a little confused lol
so the light will not be on 24 hours there will be times that i have no lights on?
it will be on about 12 hours a day?

 

Oh yes. Leave it on all the time and fish will be wierd and stressed. Fish sleep.......

 

k thanks

 

Yw!