AboutLynda 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
Question Hi, I've had my betta fish for well over a year now. He is dark red in color, and a few months ago, I noticed his tail was turning a light colored blue. Petco, said this was normal, he's probably just getting old. Well now, he has this black bubble looking thing growing from his tail. He still swims, eats, and acts like he's happy. I'm just concerned about his tail. Can you help?
Thanks
Answer Hi Shani,
A bump or lump on a fish is very difficult to diagnose. It could be a tumor which could be cancerous, or non cancerous. Most tumors are non cancerous, and Bettas live a long time with them. There is nothing you can do but keep him comfortable, and his water very clean. The fact that he is eating, and looks happy is a good sign. Never attempt to squeeze this bubble as it could also be a boil. If it is, it will erupt in time, but never squeeze it, as this would cause death, and pain. Fish get bumps, lumps, and boils like we do, so for now I wouldn't worry about it.
Lynda
