Abouttina quiao Expertise I can answer all questions about chemistry of water and I would say, I am familiar with almost all diseases of fresh and saltwater fish. I have had my 125 tropical salt and 45 agressive for yrs. I managed a petshop for five years and I am a petcare specialist for a large petchain now. I love my animals. I love this kind of work. Helping people keep their fish sucessfully is so rewarding to me.
Experience I managed a petshop in Bridgeton called Petpourri for about 5 years...I am a petcare specialist for a large pet chain. I have 2 African greys, a Nandey conure,a potbelly pig, 2 rats and a hamster. Oh and did I mention a 125 tropical salt and a 45 agressive salt. I have had brakish and fresh. I am very familiar with disese and chemistry of your tank. I also have 2 senegul chameleons and the anoles that live in the bottom of their 37 high tank. We keep tons of reptiles at the store and keep a couple as pets love them all. I have worked in the pet business for yrs.....along with taking care of all of mine.
Expert: tina quiao Date: 1/27/2008 Subject: Sick Molly
Question We have a 29 gallon tank with several different fish. But at the moment my main concern is one of my mollies. She seems to be having a hard time swimming. Her dorsal fin (not sure if that is what is called) has a tear in it, she seems to be really labored at getting around: really flapping her side fins. I haven't noticed any other spots or sores. I am just worried about her and need some advice as to what to check or do.
Answer Rhonda, As far as her fin..... she will adapt, but just in case feed her a frozen pea thawed in water. She probably has a swimbladder infection. Everyone will love it and it deters bacterial infections such as swimbladder infection.You should do this once a week.If it doesn't clear up treat with melafix. It is a mild broad spectrum antibiotic. All natural. Treat for 7 days. Take out your carbon and do a 25% water change after......Good Luck, Tina
