AboutAlex Kline Expertise I can answer a wide variety of questions(provided that the questioner gives detail) If I am unable to ask the question I will research it thoroughly and report my findings. I deal mostly with cichlids and most sorts of tropical fish. I also work with aquatic plants and the landscaping of them.
I also run a fish website(www.worldwidefishassociation.com) where I help many people too. I would like everyone to take into account my experience as to others, I do not wish false information to be given to you at the cost of your fish's life.
Experience I am in charge of an aquatic fish site called WWFA. I have kept a wide variety of fish that includes, Oscars, jack dempseys, betta, african butterfly fish, and many other fishes. I also do research on certain aquatic plants and aquatic structures.
Organizations I belong to WWFA(World Wide Fish Association)
Publications WWFA
Education/Credentials I am currently in high school looking into college for marine biology or ichthyology.
Past/Present Clients I have had many past clients and am looking forward to a future of more.
Expert: Alex Kline Date: 4/25/2007 Subject: about the gender of my cichlids
Question QUESTION: i have three cichlids one albino zebra, a velvet cichlid, and another zebra the albino zebra has 1 eggspot on its anal fin the velvet one has a bright yellow top and back fin and has 1 or 2 spots on its anal fin the other zebra is blue with black strips has a orange top fin and about 5 spots on its anal fin.
i was wondering if you could help me figure out there gender's?
ANSWER: Well the zebra if it the same gender would look like the other. The velvet you will see a vent which is a tube under her anal fin. Ill find more info if you like just question me again.
Hello, I'm Alexander and am admin of World Wide Fish Association! I'm glad to be answering your questions and I hope you find more information useful. Please come visit me at http://z10.invisionfree.com/WWFA and have a great day!
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QUESTION: well i have the two zebra's in the same tank and the big (not the albino one) has been making pits all over the 55 gallon tank and the albino has just been swimming around i dont know if that means anything or not
one of my fish has a inlarged base of his anal fine and looks like he is lossing color on his belly and small cuts. i can figure out what is wrong any ideas
Answer Can you send me pictures of your fish? You can do so here http://z10.invisionfree.com/WWFA its my site. You must register before adding pictures. If they are making pits its probably for breeding. The losing color is strange check your water and report your finding and the cuts could be from rocks or other sharp objects in the tank. make sure you show a picture of the enlarged base as I am unsure of what it is. Was it always there?
Hello, I'm Alexander and am admin of World Wide Fish Association! I'm glad to be answering your questions and I hope you find more information useful. Please come visit me at http://z10.invisionfree.com/WWFA and have a great day!
