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.
Question I just bought 2 Dalmatian Mollies from my local pet store. This morning I noticed that I got more than what I paid for. Apparently I bought a pregnant Molly and now she has given birth to about 8 babies. Can the babies eat the same food? How long can I keep them in a 10 gallon tank? Will she keep having babies if I have a male in the tank? Sorry to have so many questions at once but I am a new "fish" mommy and I don't want to do the wrong thing!
Answer hey sara. U should make sure the water quality is good by doing a 20%-25% water change once a week. The temperature should be 78 to 82 degrees F. Also, the parents may eat the babies, so u may want to remove the babies or parents. the babies can eat the same food as their parents, but sometimes they may just eat algae growing in the bowl or tank. i would also suggest maybe sticking some plants in with them too. females can have babies as much as every month, so if their is a male in the tank, she will keep having babies. don't worry bout all the questions, i don't mind. if u need anything else, let me know! ^_^
