AboutShorty Expertise ~my dad got mad and took away my internet. dont kno when ill have it back. sorry...~
I will answer all questions as best I can, and if I am unsure of the answer, I will be willing to do research. I can answer questions about tetras, especially neon tetras. I can also answer questions on common diseases and parasites and how to treat them, and tank setups, maintenance, and cleaning. I can provide info. on cichlids (including breeding), goldfish, raising and breeding fancy guppies, and feeding your fish. If I don’t know the answer to your question, I will research and tell you my findings.
Experience I am 16 years old, but I have owned at least one fish tank since I was in elementary school. I now have a tank dedicated to raising and breeding fancy guppies, with much success. I have another tank with goldfish, which I’ve had the longest, and a larger tank with convict cichlid cichlids, which I have successfully bred, jewel cichlids, and an oscar. I’ve also raised and bred other cichlids as well. I used to have two other tanks, one with angel fish, and the other with tetras, which I recently got rid of. I’ve raised other fish such as catfish and gouramis along the way too. Since I have had fish so long I know much about diseases, and parasites, and how to treat them.
At the time i am writing this now i have:
1 Oscar
2 Jewel Cichlids
1 betta
6 goldfish
1 Kuhli loach
1 Rainbow shark
1 pleco
25 guppies
6 adult convict cichlids
30 young convict cichlids
Organizations I am hoping to volunteer at Hawk Creek.
Education/Credentials im only 16.... but I've been on the honor role my whole life(averages in the mid 90's), and im taking college courses in highschool.
Expert: Shorty Date: 9/8/2007 Subject: Betta fish sick
Question Hi,
My betta fish recently has grayish-white spots on his fins only. I don't think it's ick though because the spots are almost as though they are thinning my fishes fins. He is still eating good, although he is spending a lot of time at the bottom of the tank. I am not sure what it is, if you could be of any help that would be great.
Answer hi beth. this could be a couple things. a fungal infection, tuberculosis, or finrot. with fungal infections or finrot, i would say a 70% water change of a tank, or completely clean his bowl. i would also medicate the water with MelaFix and make sure the filter on the tank is clean. if u have a heater in the tank, turn it down a couple degrees. Tuberculosis has no cure, but ur fish having finrot or an infection is much more likely. i would also quarantine it if their are other fish in the tank, hope this helps! if u need anything else, let me know!
