AboutShorty Expertise ~I have completed all my AP tests and have taken the SAT. Now its on to local exams, finals and regents. I am only answering one question a day, but i will soon be done with school and will be able to devote more time to answering your questions.~
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 recently bought a beta fish. He has been doing fine, but a few day ago he developed a white bump on his side, in front of his fin. The lump was pretty large, and proceeded to get larger the next day. Today cleaned his tank and checked on him. The lump was gone, but now there is a hole in his side. He is missing a nice chunk of scales, and if you look into it, you can see a white area still. It looks like the lump only it is tucked inside now. I've been searching online for what it could be, but I'm stumped. Thanks for any insight you can offer.
Answer Hey meg. your betta has something called Lymphocystis. here is a link you can look at to help you out.
i would advise that you also medicate the tank with something called MelaFix. This really helps get rid of any parasites, bacterial, or fungal infections, and also helps support healing and growth. if there is anything else, let me know! hope your fish gets better soon!
