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!!
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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: 7/11/2008 Subject: dragon goby
Question My dragon goby has a soft round bulge in his belly. He's floating around upside down and randomly erratically swims across the tank violently and still upside down. ??? I've asked Benty and done some research myself and can't come up with any explanation.
Answer A soft bulge is better than a hard bulge, but it sounds as though he has a bad case of SBD. Keep the water immaculate, definitely invest in water test kits (liquid not test strips, they're not quite as accurate) if you haven't done so already. Try feeding the fish some cooked de-shelled pea to ease any compaction in the digestive system if that is the problem and go from there. You may need to use some sort of syringe (no needle!!) to squirt the mashed pea directly where he is swimming to get him to eat it. I have often used turkey basters when I don't have anything else available to me.
DON'T feed him for at least 2-3 days(not including the pea - this will help him digest). In advanced cases like this the best you can do is try and get him to properly digest and keep his water clean, clean, clean!
