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.
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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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Expert: Brit Brit Date: 5/11/2008 Subject: guppies
Question i just got some guppies and i was wondering if u could tell me how to tell when my guppies are ready to give birth and when i should move them into a breeding net
Answer Hello Chad,
I recommend picking up a book on guppy breeding, so you will know how to spawn your fish (not that's it very hard with guppies, being that they are livebearer's) and also how to take care fo the fry.
You want to make sure you have a large enough tank to hold all the fish you are going to end up with, and have more male guppies than females.
Males will generally start chasing the females around, and then you will notice some females with rather large bellies, that appear almost "boxy". That means they are pregnant, and it can take a few weeks for them to give birth. Keep some floating plants in your tank so the fry have plenty of places to hide once they are born, as the parents will readily eat them.
