Hello,

My sons are really enthusiastic about having fish. We got them a 1 gallon tank with a bubbler, plant and filter system. Then we put a couple male guppies in it. Do they need a heater?

That was two weeks ago... this morning, one of the guppies was dead and covered in white spots (looks like mold to me, but I'm guessing it's a type of Ick?) I plan to treat the other fish, which has white spots also, but isn't dead yet.

I've removed the dead fish, but what precautions do I need to take to get the tank cleared of the problem and save the fish? Also, what are some easy maintainance fish that will give my boys a good experience of caring for fish?

Thanks in advance for your help!!!