AboutShorty Expertise ~my dad got mad and took away my internet. dont kno when ill have it back. sorry...~
I will answer all questions as best I can, and if I am unsure of the answer, I will be willing to do research. I can answer questions about tetras, especially neon tetras. I can also answer questions on common diseases and parasites and how to treat them, and tank setups, maintenance, and cleaning. I can provide info. on cichlids (including breeding), goldfish, raising and breeding fancy guppies, and feeding your fish. If I don’t know the answer to your question, I will research and tell you my findings.
Experience I am 16 years old, but I have owned at least one fish tank since I was in elementary school. I now have a tank dedicated to raising and breeding fancy guppies, with much success. I have another tank with goldfish, which I’ve had the longest, and a larger tank with convict cichlid cichlids, which I have successfully bred, jewel cichlids, and an oscar. I’ve also raised and bred other cichlids as well. I used to have two other tanks, one with angel fish, and the other with tetras, which I recently got rid of. I’ve raised other fish such as catfish and gouramis along the way too. Since I have had fish so long I know much about diseases, and parasites, and how to treat them.
At the time i am writing this now i have:
1 Oscar
2 Jewel Cichlids
1 betta
6 goldfish
1 Kuhli loach
1 Rainbow shark
1 pleco
25 guppies
6 adult convict cichlids
30 young convict cichlids
Organizations I am hoping to volunteer at Hawk Creek.
Education/Credentials im only 16.... but I've been on the honor role my whole life(averages in the mid 90's), and im taking college courses in highschool.
Expert: Shorty Date: 10/27/2007 Subject: about 1inch red oscars health
Question hello, i recently bought two 2inch red Oscars and i bought a tank that came with a filter and right now the tank is kinda murky but i don't know if thats a problem, but one of my Oscars is not eating and stays at the bottom of the tank allot and when i feed them pellets the ones that they don't eat get sucked and trapped at the end of the suction of the filter(i don't know what thats called) is that a problem? and also is the filter good or is it harming my Oscars? can you help me?
Answer Hey Kaimi. Oscars are messy fish, so the tank will get murky. to prevent this, you should do a 20% water change every week. I would use a vacuum to suck the excess food and waste off the bottom. Excess food is one thing that make the water cloudy extremely fast. Make sure that you clean the filter as well. If you recently bought your Oscars, which are just moody fish, are probably still stressed. It can take a month for your fish to get used to its new surroundings. Oscars are hardy, and can last a while without eating, so be patient and give your Oscar time.
Although stress is the most likely answer, you may have bought an Oscar that was sick from the pet store, so I would medicate the tank or add stress coat, and add aquarium salt. Also, make sure that you tank is being heated from 75-83 degrees, I would suggest 80 degrees. Oscars come from warm parts of the world, and require warmer temperatures.
If you need anything else let me know. Good Luck ^.^
