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About Lynda
Expertise
I can help you with cichlids, african cichlids, betta fish. I have bred most of them, including the Discus, and Angel Fish, and Rams. I have also bred many african cichlids. I have bred bettas too...well I am a fish nut! I can help you with most diseases, and have experience in setting up a tank. I can tell you tricks on keeping your water alkaline without products. I also speak and write french. I have experience with salt water fish, but would rather not get into that field. Please when writing to me, give me detailed information. The size of your tank, your water chemistry, etc. The more I know, the more I can help you. I cannot guess at what you have, so please give me information and I will do my outmost to help you with any question you ask me. Please do not ask me questions on Goldfish, mollies, platies, and guppies. Lynda

Experience
I have worked in Petshops in the fish department...was Manager in two...and alot of my experience came from my home where I had 26 aquariums from 20 gallons to 200 gallons.

Publications
I have a MSN group but it has nothing to do with fish

Education/Credentials
I have finished high school, and went to college, in accounting

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Too many to mention

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Fish - sick cichlids

Expert: Lynda - 11/3/2009

Question
My african cichlids eyes bulge out. Then they come out and shortly after they die. Can you tell me what this is?

Answer
Hi Lois,
It sounds like Popeye. Popeye is due to poor water conditions. Before adding fish to your tank, always make sure your ammonia level is zero, your nitrites zero, and your nitrates should be low. Never add too many fish at once. Depending on the size of your tank, only one fish or two should be added each week, with water changes of 25% every week without fail, once your water chemistry is right. Never overstock a tank, and always read up on the fish you buy. Check your water chemistry for ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and the PH. Your PH should be alkaline for African Cichlids 7.8-8.0. Water chemistry is very important.
Hope this helps.
Lynda

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