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, and I know next to nothing about 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!!
(It does state what I need on the Ask A Question Page)
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.
Education/Credentials Petsmart training
Adult Diploma
Expert: Brit Brit Date: 5/24/2008 Subject: my brothers fish
Question Dylan's fish is a blackmoore and shares a 10 litre tank with another blackmoore. We have had him now for a couple of months and in the last couple of weeks he developed a white sheet over his eye. You cannot see the iris. The other fish has only been in the tank a couple of days. His (the ill one) condition is not deteriorating nor improving. He now has a light and a filter but when he developed it he did not. Any light on the situation would be greatly appreciated. I can send a photo to your e-mail address (don't know it yet) if you need to see what it looks like.
Answer Hello Vanessa,
The problem is your water quality and tank size. With two goldfish, you need at least a thirty gallon tank. A ten gallon is just much too small, and without filtration your fish's situation will become fatal even faster.
Get a decent filtration system, buy a larger tank as soon as possible, and until then do large, frequent water changes so your fish have a fighting chance. Aquarium salt and/or stress coat will help your fish to recover faster. 40% water change every other day - no less until you get that larger tank. Once you have the larger tank, 30 percent once a week should be fine.
ADD: I am sorry you feel that I have not been very helpful, however I can only do so much without the proper information given to me, and it still stands that a ten liter or even a ten gallon tank is too small. You still need to consider a thirty gallon tank, with biofiltration and more frequent water changes. Thanks for asking and have a good one.
