AboutBrit Brit Expertise I can answer your questions about Bettas, most Freshwater Tropical Fish, compatibility between tropical freshwater fish, tips on how to set up a new aquarium, what fish to add, what temperature your tank should be at, etc.
I can answer questions about goldfish, and I know a bit about aquarium plants.
I can't answer questions concerning anything marine, I know nothing about koi ponds, and even less about Cichlid breeding. So please don't ask.
If I am not sure about something, I will try to research it for you and get back to you very quickly.
I cannot magically cure your fish over the web, unfortunately, so please remember your fish's health depends solely on you.
Also, don't expect a detailed answer if I have not been given a detailed question. I can only do so much!
Details, details, details!!
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Experience I take care of over 3000 fish daily. I worked at Petsmart for a few years, and have had training in many areas, including aquaria and all the basics to keep fish happy and healthy. I met quite a few experts in the hobby and have learned a lot from them, and they have learned a lot from me :)
Also, I have done a lot of research and studying on my own time about not just fish but a lot of different house pets because I like to help people and help their pets.
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Adult Diploma
Expert: Brit Brit Date: 5/6/2008 Subject: Science Experiment
Question Hello,
Im in 11th grade and me and my partner have science project dealing with fish. In this case we have a 10-gallon tank and currently have 3 flamed tetras. I know, quite large for just those 3. We had 2 indian painted tetras beforehand-but they died 3 days after getting into the water & we also had one fiddler crab. That just died recently-which he lasted around 1 month.
So here is the expierment- We are not cleaning the tank. It has been 1 month without any cleaning. Occasionally we add clean water, due to the water evaporation. But we would like to see how the remaining tetras react to being in complete filth (green& brown algae cover just about everything) but in about 1 week we will start to restore the water. Little by little. We want to see how these fish react to this restoration. (slow restoration.) Can I ask your opinion on what you think might happen?
Answer Kayla,
Honestly, I am a huge animal and fish lover, and do not approve of experimentation on any animal.
But I can tell you they most likely will not survive.
Cleaning a tank is not simply a matter or making it look nice, there are harmful and toxic chemicals that build up and the fish will suffer and become diseased, and eventually die.
Fish are constantly creating ammonia, by breathing, eating, pooping, etc. Ammonia is toxic to fish and when the are exposed to this harmful chemical for too long, they will perish.
That is why it is important to actually remove the water and replace it with new water.
By leaving the fish in a tank without doing water changes for a long amount of time they suffer.
