I'v 1 small aquarium with 1.5x1 feet tank with 20's guppies inside and minor deco (gravel and small magic filter). Basicly i dont hv experience in guppy only cichlids in 3 ft tank, and the guppy tank i place it at my office on my table where i'm only work 5 days a week. So far after 2 month my guppies still survived.

Normally wat i did b4 put d fish in de tank, i fload the fish in plastic bag i bought in my aqu. for 1-2 hours. This will give them time to knowing their enviro. Frankly i never check ph or temp. but for me is all about how u put the right amount for anti clorine and salt (and fried pan,hahaha).