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 My dalmation molly is floating around half dead and won't eat.he isnt even 30 days old in my 30gallon tank. i just did a pretty big water change and had 2 move him 2 a slightly smaller tank. i have 2 angelfish, but my other 2 mollies are fine.
Answer Hi Benjamin,
Angel fish, and mollies do not mix. The Angels need acidic water 6.5 to 7.0 and the mollies need alkaline water of 7.4 - 8.0. The mollies also need more aquarium salt in their water. When not given the right conditions, they do die in time.
Since your molly isn't eating, and other than floating has no other signs, I would treat him with Tetracyline which is a good antibiotic.
I hope he pulls through.
Lynda
