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Expertise
If you have questions on aquarium DIY or big fish (especially freshwater stingrays and arowana), ask me. I can answer questions on any tropical freshwater fish other than African cichlids. My passion is for "Monster Fish" (Super big fish) and I am especialy good at New World cichlds including discus, peacock bass and angel fish. I am also good at plants diseases, tank setup, and breeding of South American fish. If i don't know the answer to a question, i am willing to do research. I'm not an expert on goldfish, but I will answer questions on them if needed. My internet connection has bean faulty for a while and It may take me a while to respond. Please no urgent questions until I fix this problem.

Experience
I've been in the hobby since i was 5 years old so i have a so i have a solid 8 years of breeding, keeping and setup. I love big fish like arowanas, freshwater rays and peacock bass. Right now, I am breeding discus, bettas and am working on breeding motoro stingrays. I am keeping Lots of tetras, bettas, cyprinidae, South American cichlids, Live bearers, Plecos, Catfish, Archerfish, killifish, and gouramis. my particular skills are aquascaping, disease treatment, prevention, and recognition. My best skill is stock info, background info, advanced info, and compatability.

Organizations
I help out at Aqua Imports (a local fish store) During weekends and summer break.

Education/Credentials
I am going to Alexander Dawson Middle School.

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Fish - Novice Fish Keeper

Expert: Will - 11/1/2009

Question
I am wanting to buy a fish and i have a couple of questions:
1. I want a freshwater fish that does breed but not at a fast rate. whats a good fish for that?

2.I have a 100 gallon tank, are all fish suitable for that?

3. I want to keep it under 10 dollars. What are the prices for the fish above?

Answer
Hi,
There are freshwater fish that can grow over 20 feet long, so not all a suitable for any aquarium. A 100 gallon is a VERY good tank to start with.

Fish that fit you're lists 1 and 2:
Angelfish,
Halfbeaks,
Nearly all cichlids,
and there are literally thousands of others that will fit, but breed ether quickly or very rarely.

Fish for #3:
If you really want to enjoy the tank, you'll have to spend way more than $10.

Have fun!

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