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About Lynda
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Expertise
I can help you with cichlids, african cichlids, betta fish. I have bred most of them, including the Discus, and Angel Fish, and Rams. I have also bred many african cichlids. I have bred bettas too...well I am a fish nut! I can help you with most diseases, and have experience in setting up a tank. I can tell you tricks on keeping your water alkaline without products. I also speak and write french. I have experience with salt water fish, but would rather not get into that field. Please when writing to me, give me detailed information. The size of your tank, your water chemistry, etc. The more I know, the more I can help you. I cannot guess at what you have, so please give me information and I will do my outmost to help you with any question you ask me. Please do not ask me questions on Goldfish, mollies, platies, and guppies. Lynda

Experience
I have worked in Petshops in the fish department...was Manager in two...and alot of my experience came from my home where I had 26 aquariums from 20 gallons to 200 gallons.

Publications
I have a MSN group but it has nothing to do with fish

Education/Credentials
I have finished high school, and went to college, in accounting

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Too many to mention

   

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Oscars2/8/2010Lynda
  Q: I got a 50 gallon fish tank (roughly estimated) fish tank, and I plan on buying Oscars for my 15th ...
  A: Oscars need big tanks in order to be happy, and healthy. They actually need 65 gallons or more, but ...
stocking new fish tank soon!!2/8/2010Will
  Q: my name is Devon, and I am getting a new aquarium soon. My new aquarium will be 240 liters. I have ...
  A: That would be fine, however I wouldn't put too many more fish in that tank, as clown loaches can get ...
Opinion on fish2/8/2010Lynda
  Q: I'm sure you remember the trauma that my son went through last month with his corys dying after the ...
  A: Black Phantom Tetras should get along as long as they are in groups of 6 of more. They are usually ...
Oscar cloudy inside eye2/8/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: Ron Sorry I just asked you a question about one of my oscars. I have a question on the other. They ...
  A: Given that he is the only fish in the tank, banging his eye on something is a very likely ...
white cotton on Oscar fin2/8/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: Im a long time person of questions on Experts. You have helped me many times. I have a 7 yr old ...
  A: It sounds like a fungus. Could he have bashed himself against something? I would try one of the ...
blood parrots just laid eggs! dont know what to do2/7/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: i have a 55 gallon tank with 2 blood parrots, 9 tetras and an algea eater. i thought my bps were ...
  A: The one with the larger breeding tube is most likely the female. The good news is that you do not ...
Green Severum2/7/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: I have a very large green severum whom I've had for a approx two years, he has always eaten very ...
  A: When you say "10% on a regular basis", how regular is that? Ideally you would be changing 25% of ...
sick catfish, angel fish are fine2/7/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: I have just transferred my 3 angelfish, and my three catfish into a larger tank. (1 week ago). The ...
  A: That is hard to say but my first guess would be to suggest that maybe the angelfish attacked the ...
Oscar fish not happy2/7/2010Lynda
  Q: i've had my oscar fish for 6 months he has been growing and egarly feeding fresh fish, frozen ...
  A: Oscars must have big tanks. One Oscar needs 65 gallons of water all to himself to be healthy, and ...
banjo cat fish2/7/2010Will
  Q: what special needs d banjo catfish have? can i keep the with angel fish? also how do you make a home ...
  A: Banjo catfish should have a tank of atleast 29 gallons with clean water, good food and hiding ...
female red jewel has a large round abscess on tail2/6/2010Lynda
  Q: My water conditions are all good,this is a 20 gallon tank, I removed the male...they are a breeding ...
  A: A growth is very difficult to diagnose. It may be a tumor, or a boil, much like we have. If it is ...
betta fish2/6/2010Lynda
  Q: My Beta fish Elam has been been acting depressed almost, I got him a bigger bowl which is 1.5 ...
  A: Clenched fins indicate parasites. Bettas who do not eat means they are sick. Treat him with ...
sick beta2/6/2010Lynda
  Q: My about 3 months ago, my female beta had ich, caused by our power being out for 12 hours in ...
  A: It is quite impossible that your betta has "Hole in the Head." In all my years of breeding, and ...
Male Betta2/5/2010Lynda
  Q: I have had a beautiful blue male betta for about a year. He is in a large vase, no plants... not ...
  A: When a betta gets sick, he will stop eating. Since he is eating well, I cannot say at this time if ...
how to recognize flower horn is male or female2/5/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: how to recognize flower horn is male or female. plsss i want 2 know wether my fh is male or female ...
  A: There is no perfect way to tell male from female flowerhorns. Males are going to be more robust and ...
2 Pregnant Angelfish?2/5/2010Lynda
  Q: I have a 75 gallon tank with a very large Pleco, a good sized fish nicknamed the snail-eater (I ...
  A: Breeding Angels is lots of observation. They are Cichlids, and when they couple off, the Angel will ...
Opinion on fish2/5/2010Lynda
  Q: I'm sure you remember the trauma that my son went through last month with his corys dying after the ...
  A: Convicts are Cichlids, and these are true to their name. They are aggressive, but if you put a ...
Breeding Platy2/5/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: I have a 10 Gallon tank with about 5 platy's and 3 tetras with a good amount of live plants. I ...
  A: Putting her in the 3 gallon tank is a good idea. Putting the tank in the dark is not necessary, nor ...
can a suckerfish go with goldfish2/5/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME IF A SUCKERFISH GO IN A TANK WITH GOLDFISH PLEASE......
  A: Yes and no. There is no physical reason why not, but keep in mind that suckerfish (I assume you ...
Ben - Blue Gourami2/5/2010Lynda
  Q: remember me? Last time I had asked you about my blue gourami 'Ben', and this time is another ...
  A: Your very welcome Julzy. I remember Ben, and I'm so sorry he is blind in both eyes. Sometimes it ...
Recent Attitude2/4/2010Lynda
  Q: My Betta seems to be having a strange attitude lately. From some online research I've done it seems ...
  A: The bubbles you are seeing are the betta's nest. A healthy betta blows a nest. This is normal, but ...
Ick in tank2/4/2010Will
  Q: I have a fifty gallon. I did a test on the water 2 days ago and it was all in normal range but I ...
  A: The bichir are tough. Don't worry about him. What I do to treat ich is turn the temperature up ...
Ben - Blue Gourami2/4/2010Lynda
  Q: remember me? Last time I had asked you about my blue gourami 'Ben', and this time is another ...
  A: When a fish gets "Cloudy Eye" or "Popeye" they very often go blind in both eyes. Popeye is very ...
King Betta in the bottom of the tank2/4/2010Lynda
  Q: Just answering your questions, the ammonia level is normal, the regular PH is 6.2 and after the PH ...
  A: Your PH is much too low. Add sea shells or crushed coral to your tank. Do this slowly, as bringing ...
High nitrates, excessive algea2/4/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: I have a 55 gl aquarium with 9 cichlids (all are about 3"-4"), 2 clown loaches, and a bristlenose ...
  A: I don't have a good answer for you. In general, you can really reduce algae growth by simply ...
Angelfish tank buddys!2/3/2010Lynda
  Q: What are some good tank mates for angelfish? will zebra danios be eaten? how about mollys, platys? ...
  A: You could put in 2 Angel fish, two Parrot fish, a school of rainbow fish, at least 5 rainbows, 5-6 ...
Pregnant Molly Fish2/3/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: I apologize if this question is no appropriate for you. I didn't see anyone else available until the ...
  A: Here's the cool thing about many livebearers: you don't need a male present! Many of them can store ...
african cichilds are dying!!2/3/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: For the past two weeks my african cichilds have been dying off. This is the third one that has died ...
  A: Is one of the other fish chasing the smaller fish incessantly? Also, have you been doing regular ...
African cichlids are dying!2/3/2010Lynda
  Q: For the past two weeks my african cichilds have been dying off. This is the third one that has died ...
  A: Check your water quickly for oxygen. They seem to be lacking oxygen. Make sure you have lots of ...
rescued mistreated betta fish - help please2/3/2010Lynda
  Q: I became physically ill looking at all the sick and dead fish and then saw this one, helpless little ...
  A: Bless you heart for trying to save this little betta from a sure death. These places should not be ...
need help with my flowerhorn2/3/2010Lynda
  Q: HEY im from the city of Bangalore in India...and i have a few questions to ask to you.......can u ...
  A: The Flowerhorns need acidic, to neutral water. ( 6.8 to 7.0) If your water is too alkaline, you ...
Angelfish tank buddys!2/2/2010Lynda
  Q: What are some good tank mates for angelfish? will zebra danios be eaten? how about mollys, platys?
  A: Angel fish are Cichlids, and Cichlids are territorial. You must add silk plants immitating sword ...
bichir fish2/2/2010Will
  Q: I just bought a little baby bichir fish and I was wondering what was the best food to buy the little ...
  A: Glad to help. I recommend thawed but raw, deshelled, and in bite sized pieces even though he'd try ...
bichir fish2/2/2010Will
  Q: I just bought a little baby bichir fish and I was wondering what was the best food to buy the little ...
  A: Birchirs are some of the only "living fossils" (200 million years with virtually no change) for a ...
Tank and Fish Advice2/2/2010Will
  Q: I would like to know some pointers on how to maintain my fish tank of 20 gallons.First I just ...
  A: Air pumps are good. You can turn it off, but I leave mine on 24/7. You could surely get a bigger ...
Angelfish2/1/2010Lynda
  Q: Will angelfish, tigerbarbs,or larger catfish dig up live plants?
  A: Angel fish will not get alone with tiger barbs. Tiger barbs will nip the fins off the angel fish, ...
Feeding2/1/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: I have had an albino tiger Oscar for a little over a year and he eats like a monster. I recently got ...
  A: Drop in a bunch of algae wafers when the light is off on the tank. The pleco can easily smell them ...
angel fish2/1/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: Can I keep tiger barbs with two angelfish? What is a good tank mate for angel fish? also can I keep ...
  A: Angelfish are cichlids. They are cichlids that come from South America. Personally, I would not ...
betta tank and companions2/1/2010Lynda
  Q: my 15 year old goldfish recently passed away so my betta, George, inherited a 20 gallon tank after ...
  A: Never put female bettas in with a male betta. Bettas are loners, and as you know, Siamese fighting ...
goldfish2/1/2010Ron Coleman
  Q: my daughter bought 3 fancy gold fish a week ago we believe one is caring eggs will theses eggs hatch ...
  A: Goldfish do not mate internally. A female is always carrying eggs in some stage, but she only lays ...

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