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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Betta problem | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I am not at home now so I can't tell if his tummy is swollen but he is eating fine (not looking for ... A: My computer is in the shop, and I am writing to you from another computer. I will be offline for ... | |
| shark question | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a rainbow shark alone in a 10 gallon. I bought him for my son. I have a few questions. First ... A: Rainbow sharks should live in groups in a big tank. He will not do with African Cichlids, and he ... | |
| Betta problem | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I am not at home now so I can't tell if his tummy is swollen but he is eating fine (not looking for ... A: Your right about some of the vendors in pet shops...so sad, and more often than not.. cruel. This ... | |
| Betta problem | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I am not at home now so I can't tell if his tummy is swollen but he is eating fine (not looking for ... A: Bettas may dart around for various reasons. I would not medicate him, unless I was sure of what was ... | |
| Bristlenose Catfish | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if it would be okay to put my 3 cm bristlenose in a tank with my green terror fry ... A: There would be no problem with fry, but as the Green Terror gets bigger, he gets more, and more ... | |
| cannibal? | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: i have just got eggs from my aggassiz's dwarf cichlid but on the second day of the eggs, my female ... A: As I mentioned to you, you must buy more females for the aggassiz male. He will spawn with all of ... | |
| Beta fish | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: This is a continuation from a previous question about by beta fish. I tried feeding him a pea and ... A: Bettas kept in small bowls never do well. The betta should be in a five gallon heated tank. He is ... | |
| My Bettas | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Quick Question people say that it could take days for the bettas to realize what there suppose to be ... A: When the female betta is ready, and you put her in a tank with the betta (not the ones they are now ... | |
| Puffer fish aggressiveness | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a green spotted puffer fish and was wondering if i could keep him in a tank with ... A: The spotted puffer fish will not do well with tankmates. They are fin nippers. He needs a 30 ... | |
| cannibal? | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: i have just got eggs from my aggassiz's dwarf cichlid but on the second day of the eggs, my female ... A: The aggassiz must be kept in 6.5PH, and the water must be soft. They are quite difficult to breed ... | |
| Mating My Bettas | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I got a male crown tail beta from pets mart and right next to it on the shelf was a beautiful female ... A: My heart just sinks when I see things like this. Poor female, she must be so stressed, and ... | |
| Bristlenose Pleco | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if these fish eat spinach leaves? A: He might eat it, blanch it first so that it is a little softer. Put it in at night when you close ... | |
| Red Oscar - Bloated | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning- I have a red Oscar that I have had for several years. In the last week he has ... A: I presume that you must have a very big tank to hold two Oscars, and one blood parrot. One Oscar ... | |
| Betta Help | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: .. I have been growing betta for some time like 1 yr. I have some 6 Adults and 7 smaller bettas. ... A: This sounds like Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by overeating, and poor diet. It ... | |
| Success | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: My parrots and gourami are fine thank god ! Now to restock the tank.. Pet shops assured it is safe.. ... A: A betta would not do well. Bettas are loners, and few fish can be added with a betta. Bettas ... | |
| Success | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: My parrots and gourami are fine thank god ! Now to restock the tank.. Pet shops assured it is safe.. ... A: Parrots should be kept with non aggressive fish. A school of medium size tetras, or danios would be ... | |
| Update on sick fish | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm sad to say that we lost our last Blackskirt Tetra today. Nine fish have died over the past 6 ... A: There is no reason to put Super Ick Cure in your tank, or raise the temperature, unless your pleco ... | |
| betta male | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: i jusst bought a male betta . its my 1st time to have betta . i dont want to keep it alone so can i ... A: 1) What do you want your betta to do? For a little fish, he is very intelligent, meaning he will ... | |
| betta male | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: i jusst bought a male betta . its my 1st time to have betta . i dont want to keep it alone so can i ... A: The betta is a loner, and is happy living alone. You could add 3 little cory catfish, and 2 female ... | |
| Stocking an aquarium | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 40 gallon tropical fish tank sadly we are losing our fish as we cleaned the tank with a ... A: All you can do is a 30% water change, and 10% everyday, and hope for the best. If you know someone, ... | |
| Please help me help my fish | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a first time fish owner. He was given to me as an anniversary present. Until a few weeks ago ... A: You most likely have a Betta. Here is some information on this beautiful fish: Bettas should be ... | |
| Beta fish | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: My beta fish is a beautiful royal blue, but he's got a white area under his "chin" or what would be ... A: To be on the safe side, give him a treatment with Bettafix. I would have to see the white area ... | |
| Convict | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: They are so small how long does it take for them to get to full size? I have read that they bred ... A: You are very welcome. You must keep your tank very clean with fry. Since you must clean it ... | |
| new aquarium with high ammonia and possibly ich? | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 10 gallon aquarium at my local pet store. This is my first time setting up an ... A: A tank must be cycled before you put any fish in it. Putting a fish in an uncycled tank, is sending ... | |
| Male Betta fish with white sack hanging under belly | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a male 'monster' Betta who I have for about 4 months now. He has always been healthy and ... A: Blanch the pea first, then remove the outer layer, and cut it into small pieces. He could have had ... | |
| Convict | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: They are so small how long does it take for them to get to full size? I have read that they bred ... A: At this age, feed them a good quality flake crushed like pepper, until you see they can eat bigger ... | |
| Male Betta fish with white sack hanging under belly | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a male 'monster' Betta who I have for about 4 months now. He has always been healthy and ... A: I would really have to see a picture, if this was possible. If it is a swollen tummy, it most ... | |
| fish disease | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I have Angel fish and a few months ago noticed white cotton like spots on their side fins. I ... A: Fungus disease is usually due to poor water conditions, and it may also be due to stress. Check ... | |
| Oscars | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: First of all I want to tell U thank U for answering my question so fast that really meant allot to ... A: It is very rare that an Oscar will have TB. It usually happens more with Labyrinth fish such as the ... | |
| Oscars | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: First of all I want to tell U thank U for answering my question so fast that really meant allot to ... A: Oscars are wonderful pets, so clever, and so affectionate, but they do need big tanks. One Oscar ... | |
| Update on sick fish | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm sad to say that we lost our last Blackskirt Tetra today. Nine fish have died over the past 6 ... A: I would think that it could have be Columnaris, but I'm not sure, since the pleco is doing well. ... | |
| Betta Fin Rot? | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a male betta that I keep in a 2.5 gallon tank that is heated to 80 degrees. About 2 months ... A: Diluted means mixing the aquarium salt that you have with water from the tank, until the mixture ... | |
| Betta Fin Rot? | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a male betta that I keep in a 2.5 gallon tank that is heated to 80 degrees. About 2 months ... A: This sounds like he may have columnaris disease. There are many causes to columnaris, and the main ... | |
| betta and black lights | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: We recently set up a fish tank in my 4 yr old daughters room. She has a horrible time staying ... A: Remove the female, the male will kill her. Bettas should be in 80 - 82 degree water. Since your ... | |
| Finn MIGHT have fin rot | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I just got my Betta, Finn, yesterday. I am pretty sure he has Fin rot. He came looking this way when ... A: Fin, and Tail rot comes from poor water conditions. A betta should be in a 5 gallon heated tank. ... | |
| Fish still sick | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Is there any chanc I have several things going on? I lost another serpae and the blackskirts hardly ... A: The recipe is 4 teaspoon per gallon of water, and you leave the fish in this solution for 5-30 ... | |
| Red Jewel Fish | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a pair of red jewel fish..which had laid eggs on the surface of a large stone a couple of ... A: Jewels may eat their first spawns, but will stop doing this after a few spawns. Make sure that you ... | |
| betta and black lights | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: We recently set up a fish tank in my 4 yr old daughters room. She has a horrible time staying ... A: You cannot put two bettas in the same tank. They are siamese fighting fish, and will kill each ... | |
| Newbie | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Lynda, I have been in the hobby for a few years now and I have had mollies, goldfish, tetras, and a ... A: If you want cichlids, then you will have to go with dwarfs. The beautiful German Blue Ram is one of ... | |
| Newbie | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Lynda, I have been in the hobby for a few years now and I have had mollies, goldfish, tetras, and a ... A: Cichlids need bigger tanks, even drawf cichlids would need a 30-40 gallon tank. You would need lots ... | |
| Fish still sick | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Is there any chanc I have several things going on? I lost another serpae and the blackskirts hardly ... A: It is possible to have more than one disease going on at the same time. Fish who get sick with a ... | |
| sick fish | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: You've helped me greatly before, and I really need your advice now. I have a 20 gallon tank with 3 ... A: From our last letters, we were under the impression that you had Ick, and Popeye in your tank. Now, ... | |
| Red Jewel Fish | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a pair of red jewel fish..which had laid eggs on the surface of a large stone a couple of ... A: It is my experience that Jewels make excellent parents. Sometimes they will move the eggs from one ... | |
| i think my betta fish is sick | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: My betta fish has a bump or lump on his underbelly, it's under his fins and gills. He is not as ... A: Lumps, and bumps are very difficult to diagnose. It could be a tumor or a boil. Fish live a long ... | |
| sick fish | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: You've helped me greatly before, and I really need your advice now. I have a 20 gallon tank with 3 ... A: Yes, I remember you, and how much your son loves fish! Ick would not cause the blackskirt tetras ... | |
| sick fish | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: You've helped me greatly before, and I really need your advice now. I have a 20 gallon tank with 3 ... A: Popeye may happen through injury, or a bacterial infection. Popeye can be caused by fungal ... | |
| why is my betta lying on the ground? | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: My betta who is living in a 2.5 g tank with a heater set at 78*F and a small filter. He also have a ... A: I would feed him one pea today, and wait before giving him any medication. It could be that your ... | |
| why is my betta lying on the ground? | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: My betta who is living in a 2.5 g tank with a heater set at 78*F and a small filter. He also have a ... A: Never use melafix on a betta, it could kill him. If you ever have to use this medication, use half ... | |
| why is my betta lying on the ground? | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: My betta who is living in a 2.5 g tank with a heater set at 78*F and a small filter. He also have a ... A: Your betta may have Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by constipation which often goes ... | |
| Constipated Beta! Please help | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I urgently need help. I think my beta, whom I have had for two years now is dying. I noticed that ... A: Cook one frozen pea, and remove the outer layer. Cut the pea into small pieces, and feed them to ... | |
| cichlid Update | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: Lynda I had a very interesting day today. I found out that I have a very large pet store in the ... A: Hongi's are very aggressive fish, so are the Auratus. The female Hongi's should have their own tank ... | |
| More details on my betta. | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: Lynda, My crown tail betta is kept in a 1 gallon container. He has no appetite problems, and is ... A: At first I thought that is could be Columnaris, and was a little worried. This disease is ... | |
| please help me mam | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I live in india (bangalore)and am not able to find furaltadone or formaline.Please let me know how ... A: Red Gills mostly always indicate that your Ammonia level is high. Check your ammonia level. It ... | |
| cichlid inquiry | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I bought this african cichlid in one of those tanks just marked african cichlids. I've been trying ... A: Please do not apologize, we are here to try to help you. The Aurora, is another beautiful fish, ... | |
| cichlid inquiry | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I bought this african cichlid in one of those tanks just marked african cichlids. I've been trying ... A: I am a firm believer in NOT overstocking a tank, no matter whether they are African Cichlids. I ... | |
| cichlid inquiry | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I bought this african cichlid in one of those tanks just marked african cichlids. I've been trying ... A: It's a beautiful fish, and could be a Red Hongi, it could also be a male "Fuelleborn's" Cichlid, ... | |
| cichlid identify help | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I bought this african cichlid in one of those tanks just marked african cichlids. I've been trying ... A: I cannot tell you what this fish may be. Too many African Cichlids look alike, some are ... | |
| betta fish | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a male beta who's about a year old and have got him in a 5gallon tank. About 2weeks ago he ... A: Never put any seashells, or coral in with a Betta. This brings the PH up too high for a Betta. ... | |
| Can I feed my oscars minnows from a bait shop? | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if I can feed the left over minnows from fishing to my oscars? don't know if this ... A: You can feed your Oscar regular minnows found at your bait store, as well as worms. You must clean ... | |
| Possible Columnaris Outbreak in Freshwater 55 Gallon--Need Help Fast! | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I’m fighting a vigorous battle in my freshwater 55 gallon tank with what I believe to be Columnaris. ... A: My heart goes out to you because I know just how terrible this disease is, and can wipe out an ... | |
| alkalinety | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: how can i keep my water naturally alkaline A: Add seashells, or washed coral gravel. Add this slowly. Not knowing the size of your tank, I ... | |
| Betta biting his tail | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a betta in a 2.5g tank with a oxygenated plant, heater set at 78*F and a small filter. ... A: There could be many reasons why a betta will bite his tail. It could be because he is bored, and ... | |
| Lyndon | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I've been right out straight with work lately (always seems to be the way before trying to get away ... A: Lyndon will be okay. Tell the neighbour to remove any uneaten food, or his water will get dirty. ... | |
| What to feed betta fry? | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: i would like to breed my two betta. When the fry hatch what should i feed them? How do i get the ... A: Breeding bettas is not easy. I will give you some information, but cannot write everything down ... | |
| Betta heater | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a heater for my betta. This is the first heater I have owned, so I don't know much ... A: You must heat the betta's water very very slowly. He must have time to get use to the right ... | |
| Water changes for Betta | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have 1 Betta in a 10 gal filtered tank. I have 1 aqua clear 20 and the tank is heated to 80 F. My ... A: 25% water changes are required weekly. You must keep your ammonia, and nitrite levels zero, and ... | |
| mbuna question | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have 13 mbuna cichlids in a 60 gallon tank. About once a month I give them a little bit of ... A: I hate to have to tell you this, but Livingstoni's are predatory, very territorial fish. They are ... | |
| Beta is dying!! | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: My beta is dying. I don't know what to do. He has not eaten in about 3 weeks. I even went to the vet ... A: If your betta has internal parasites, your betta would be eating normally, but he would be very ... | |
| Is my filter too strong? | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a ten gallon aquarium divided between two female betta fish. I purchased a fish tank divider ... A: A filter is never too strong, but bettas can be blown away. Since you are cycling your tank, you ... | |
| Female Betta Laying Eggs? | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: We have a female betta fish, Ariel, at my office. About a week ago she started to look REALLY fat ... A: Egg binding does happen to some fish, but it is very rare. Usually they do die, and unfortunately ... | |
| mbuna question | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have 13 mbuna cichlids in a 60 gallon tank. About once a month I give them a little bit of ... A: If they do not eat the lettuce of spinach, then do not feed this to them, but make sure they do get ... | |
| Female Betta Laying Eggs? | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: We have a female betta fish, Ariel, at my office. About a week ago she started to look REALLY fat ... A: Females do not need a male to lay eggs. They let them go on there own. Do not try a male, as this ... | |
| Beta is dying!! | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: My beta is dying. I don't know what to do. He has not eaten in about 3 weeks. I even went to the vet ... A: Since your 2.5 gallon bowl didn't have time to cycle, unless you used water from your 36 gallon ... | |
| Beta Fish | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have had my beta for about 14 months. and over the past week i have noticed that his belly has ... A: Your betta is showing signs of Swim Bladder Disease. Swim Bladder is due to overfeeding, and poor ... | |
| Lyndon | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I changed Lyndon's tank again this morning. The only additives I'm using are stress coat and ... A: Clamped fins indicate parasites, so I would try "Coppersafe" Maybe this will help him. He may have ... | |
| Lyndon | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I changed Lyndon's tank again this morning. The only additives I'm using are stress coat and ... A: You have done everything you can for Lyndon, and there is nothing more you can do. If you see that ... | |
| cichlids/oscar | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: We rescued a terribly bad off 6 yr old red ciclid. It had ick, hole in head, laid at the bottom of ... A: There are many reason why a tank can become smelly, and cloudy. Sometimes it is bacteria bloom, or ... | |
| Betta Fish Companions | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a ten gallon tank with a heater and filter. I have a female betta and two peppered corydoras ... A: Kissing Gouramis is not a good choice because they grow very big, and a ten gallon tank would be to ... | |
| More on Lyndon | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I received both of your replies and am at work so will just write a short note in reply to this one ... A: I've been having problems with this site, and for some reason couldn't get in. It is fixed now. ... | |
| cichlids/oscar | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: We rescued a terribly bad off 6 yr old red ciclid. It had ick, hole in head, laid at the bottom of ... A: Poor fish, it just turns my stomach over..no kidding. He should be okay since he is acting normal. ... | |
| cichlids/oscar | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: We rescued a terribly bad off 6 yr old red ciclid. It had ick, hole in head, laid at the bottom of ... A: It is amazing that this poor fish has grown to 12.5 inches. An Oscar kept in a 20 gallon tank ... | |
| Hi Lynda !! | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: - its Laura ((the fish with the bubble))- ok that story is over ..now I have a new question . I lost ... A: You will never be able to put two bettas together. The male will kill her. You will have to put ... | |
| dying fish | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: My problem is my fish keep dying I have never had this problem until recently I have bought ... A: Parrot fish are cichlids, and get quite big. They need at least a 50 gallon tank. Tetras, and ... | |
| dying fish | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: My problem is my fish keep dying I have never had this problem until recently I have bought ... A: What you should do is buy a used sponge from your pet store that fits your filter. A used sponge is ... | |
| my molly | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: do u think my molly is carrying i do? and if so, how much longer do u think she has to go? ive had ... A: It takes about 21 days after mating, sometimes more. A Molly will give birth monthly after being ... | |
| cichlids/oscar | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: We rescued a terribly bad off 6 yr old red ciclid. It had ick, hole in head, laid at the bottom of ... A: God bless your heart for saving this poor fish. You cannot do 100% water change. This is because ... | |
| Gill Infection in my Betta | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I've had my pet Betta for about 2 months now. About 5 days ago the snail that shared his tank with ... A: Yes, you are right, by all means use Ampicillin if he has Popeye. Do not wait. The sooner you ... | |
| betta tail problem | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I need some serious help. My 2-yr old betta's caudal fin is falling off. The fin is decaying from ... A: Poor little man. This is a very bad infection. Give him a treatment with "Kanamycin." Keep his ... | |
| Gill Infection in my Betta | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I've had my pet Betta for about 2 months now. About 5 days ago the snail that shared his tank with ... A: When a snail dies in the water, it poisons the water, and this may kill a fish. Since the betta was ... | |
| White spot . | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: my name is hanoz and i have a flowerhorn who is suffering from white spots , how do i cure it . Also ... A: Buy quick cure, follow the directions on the bottle, and remove your carbon. Make sure that your ... | |
| More on Lyndon | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I received both of your replies and am at work so will just write a short note in reply to this one ... A: I am not worried about his fins curling. This is not fin, and tail rot. We see this often since ... | |
| Lyndon | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I haven't gotten back to you for a few days because I was waiting to see how Lyndon would do after ... A: From this picture I do not see anything wrong with him. Lyndon really has me puzzled. I wish he ... | |
| Good news and bad news | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: An update for you the good news is all my fish are doing well and when I move and my fish pond is ... A: That's too bad that you didn't have a chance to see her, but sometimes it is best this way as you ... | |
| Good news and bad news | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: An update for you the good news is all my fish are doing well and when I move and my fish pond is ... A: The words will come, it's too recent, and the shock of losing one so close to you, will take a ... | |
| Lyndon | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I haven't gotten back to you for a few days because I was waiting to see how Lyndon would do after ... A: I will wait to see the pictures of Lyndon. It seems quite impossible to me that the medication did ... | |
| Temprature adjustmen | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have one angel fish and tow little ones I have a reasonable size tank but the temperature seems to ... A: Angels do well in 82 degree water. Make sure the water does not fluctuate, or gets too high. You ... | |
| female bubble nesting/water changing (?) | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: You've helped me before and I am so happy to tell you that my little rescued female betta fish, whom ... A: It's perfectly fine to feed her veggies now, and then. You could also feed her broccoli, Green ... | |
| Good news and bad news | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: An update for you the good news is all my fish are doing well and when I move and my fish pond is ... A: Deepest sympathy Dear, so sorry to hear this news. Dasher, and Splasher are healthy little devils ... | |
| My Male Betta Fish | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: A week ago I knew absolutely nothing about fish. I've never had one as a pet or knew anything about ... A: Bettas should be kept in 5 gallon tanks, and their water should be around 80-82 degrees. They are ... | |
| Lyndon | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I haven't gotten back to you for a few days because I was waiting to see how Lyndon would do after ... A: Do not worry about the curled fins. Some bettas have curled fins. There is no fungus on the fish by ... | |
| female bubble nesting/water changing (?) | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: You've helped me before and I am so happy to tell you that my little rescued female betta fish, whom ... A: Bettas must always live in good water conditions. When left without water changes, they do get ... | |
| dying fish | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: My problem is my fish keep dying I have never had this problem until recently I have bought ... A: Is your tank cycled? A cycled tank takes time. There must be no ammonia, zero nitrites, and ... | |
| female bubble nesting/water changing (?) | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: You've helped me before and I am so happy to tell you that my little rescued female betta fish, whom ... A: It is very unusual that a female will blow a nest. Do you actually see the eggs? A female betta ... | |
| rainbow fish | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I was thinking about rainbow fish in my new 75 gallon tank after it is cycled,a school of about ... A: Rainbow fish are beautiful fish, and this is a nice choice for a 75 gallon tank. You could buy 6 ... | |
| Green terror fry | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: how do i know if my fry are free swimmers and can be fed brine shrimp? it has been 13 days since ... A: You will have to judge how many blocks you must give by the number of fry you have. You will see ... | |
| Angelfish Fin Rot | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have an angelfish that started to have ragged, split tail, today I found he lost more tails. And, ... A: You will have to treat the whole tank, unless you have a cycled tank ready for your Angel fish. ... | |
| Angelfish Fin Rot | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have an angelfish that started to have ragged, split tail, today I found he lost more tails. And, ... A: You must treat him as quickly as you can. Fin, and Tail Rot is mostly caused by poor water ... | |
| nitrate | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon tank that has been cycled for a long time.It has two blue gourami. I filter with ... A: You have nothing to worry about at 5.0 nitrates. Keep doing your water changes, make sure your ... | |
| bloated stomach and eyes in Oscar | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an orange and black oscar whose around 3 years old. In the past month or so his stomach has ... A: Your little friend has "Popeye" This is mostly caused by poor water conditions, and injury. Poor ... | |
| Sick or healthy betta? | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm a first time betta owner.I have a crowntail betta named Artemis, but I'm worried that he might ... A: I just wanted to make sure that he had no yellowish dusting powder on him. Your betta is normal, ... | |
| Betta "Ich" (Please answer right away) | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have to make a new one because the old one is out of Flowing Question. My male betta still is ... A: Since your betta is eating, and acting normal, for the moment I would not worry too much about it. ... | |
| Sick or healthy betta? | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm a first time betta owner.I have a crowntail betta named Artemis, but I'm worried that he might ... A: Clamped fins would indicate parasites. I would like you to take a flashlight, and check him ... | |
| Sick or healthy betta? | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm a first time betta owner.I have a crowntail betta named Artemis, but I'm worried that he might ... A: I cannot see the pictures unfortunately. I wish I could, as this would be the only way I could help ... | |
| Betta "Ich" (Please answer right away) | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: My betta had two or three small white dot on his swiming fin. What is it? Is it Ich? If so what ... A: Read up on ick, as it would take too much space for me to write all of this down here for you. ... | |
| Betta "Ich" (Please answer right away) | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: My betta had two or three small white dot on his swiming fin. What is it? Is it Ich? If so what ... A: Stressed fish do get sick, and they are an easy target for parasites. Parasites are always present ... | |
| Cichlid issue | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 60 gallon tank with a mbuna, peacock and hap mix. The fish in the tank our as follows, 2 ... A: Kenyi's have been bred so much with other mbunas, that you never know for sure if you have a pure ... | |
| More on Lyndon | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I maxed out on questions again so had to start a new one. Thank you once more for your reply. I ... A: His PH is really fluctuating. From 7.2 down to 6.5 is enough to make him more sick. His Ph must ... | |
| Betta "Ich" (Please answer right away) | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: My betta had two or three small white dot on his swiming fin. What is it? Is it Ich? If so what ... A: H Henry, I will tell you what to do without medication, but I cannot guarantee that the betta will ... | |
| Cichlid issue | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 60 gallon tank with a mbuna, peacock and hap mix. The fish in the tank our as follows, 2 ... A: The Livingstoni is a predator. As he gets older, he often plays dead to catch smaller fish. He ... | |
| pic #2 without the boil | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: Lynda this is the pic of him when i woke up this morning and looked at him and the bubble was gone . ... A: Never think you are a pest, I am only too happy to help in anyway I can. Since he is eating, it is ... | |
| pic #2 without the boil | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Lynda this is the pic of him when i woke up this morning and looked at him and the bubble was gone . ... A: Your betta is very sick. After seeing the pictures you sent me, he has "Dropsy," and "Fin, and Tail ... | |
| Betta (Vacation) | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm going to a vacation for 4 week in july and i have 3 betta (all in deffernt 2.5 g tank). My ... A: You must find someone, or your betta will get very sick, and most likely die. Maybe you could call ... | |
| Betta (Vacation) | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm going to a vacation for 1 week in july and i have 3 betta (all of them live in deffernt 2.5 g ... A: 7 day betta feeders will pollute your water. Bettas are fussy eaters, and most will not eat this. ... | |
| Betta (Vacation) | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm going to a vacation for 4 week in july and i have 3 betta (all in deffernt 2.5 g tank). My ... A: Since you have a heater, there is no need for a light. Bettas prefer the light of day. 4 weeks is ... | |
| betta | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: hope u r fine and remember me. My betta fish is hopefully fine. She is swimming,eating well. I just ... A: Bettas are very difficult to cure in one gallon tanks. Bettas should be in heated 5 gallon tanks ... | |
| More on Lyndon | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I maxed out on questions again so had to start a new one. Thank you once more for your reply. I ... A: Try to give him the right dosage as best you can. I would connect the filter while medicating, but ... | |
| More on Lyndon | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I maxed out on questions again so had to start a new one. Thank you once more for your reply. I ... A: Change all the water, and put him in the same temperature, using hot, and cold water from the tap, ... | |
| Strange Betta Behavior | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a male Betta a few days ago. He lives in a 1 gallon tank by himself with silk plants ... A: A betta should be in a heated 5 gallon tank with a silk plant he can rest on, and a toy he can go ... | |
| Lyndon | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I had to start a new question again. I took a water sample to the pet store today and they told me ... A: I must tell you that I laughed out loud when you mentioned your hubby! It brought back quite a few ... | |
| sick angels - tank harmony out of equilibrium | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: i'm at frantic point, i'm hoping you can help me! i've tried a few things so this might be a bit ... A: Angels that have sores is usually due to stress, or they have been injured through fighting, or they ... | |
| My fish, Orlando (again) | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I want to talk about the concerns I have with how my Betta eats. I tried feeding him Betta Bites, ... A: Bettas rarely eat at the bottom of a tank. They usually eat at the top, but I guess there must be ... | |
| Jack Dempsey | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Now he is about 2.5/3" and his color is more or a light tan or brown. And I have been feeding him ... A: A Jack Dempsey colour will change as he grows older. It also depends on his mood. If he is ... | |
| My Betta fish's behavior | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: roughly two weeks ago,I received a male red Betta fish as a gift. For the first few days, he seemed ... A: You can leave a Betta without food for a few days, this will not affect him. When you say pebbles, ... | |
| MOLLIES BLACK I | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: OK WE HAVE 2 FEMALE MOLLIES AND ONE MALE,THE MALE IS HANGING IN BACK OF TANK,HIE FIN IN THE BACK IS ... A: Mollies need aquarium salt in there water. One teaspoon to 2 gallons of water. Mollies often ... | |
| Green Terror Fry | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: What should the tempertature be in the tank for my green terror fry? They are about to hatch because ... A: Keep the water temperature around 80 degrees. Make sure your PH is near 6.5. They are extremely ... | |
| fish identification | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: A friend gave me a new aquarium fish and I'm having trouble identifying it. It is medium sized, ... A: This is an "Australian Rainbow Fish" ( Melanotaenia fluviatilis ) They are peacful fish, and ... | |
| Lyndon | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I had to start a new question again. I took a water sample to the pet store today and they told me ... A: I see Lyndon, but do not have a clear picture of him since he is in a corner with a piece of wood ... | |
| sick angels - tank harmony out of equilibrium | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: i'm at frantic point, i'm hoping you can help me! i've tried a few things so this might be a bit ... A: I would like you to check your water for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Often when fish get sick, ... | |
| Bluebelle the Betta Fish | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 10 gallon tank for my four female betta fish. I set the tank up, added tank ... A: You are very welcome. With bettas, it is always a throw of the dice. The other three females may ... | |
| betta | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: hope u r fine and remember me. My betta fish is hopefully fine. She is swimming,eating well. I just ... A: The white patches must disappear completely, but if I remember well, you cannot find "Tetracycline." ... | |
| Bluebelle the Betta Fish | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 10 gallon tank for my four female betta fish. I set the tank up, added tank ... A: Bettas are Bettas, whether male or female, they do not get along with each other. I know that many ... | |
| Lyndon | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I had to start a new question again. I took a water sample to the pet store today and they told me ... A: If you can find or order through your pet store or maybe online if you put in.. "Hagen Aqua Clear ... | |
| i have a very sick Betta-HELP PLEASE!!!! | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: Its been atleast 1 month.Ive went to so many web sites trying to find an answer as I feel so sorry 4 ... A: Unfortunately, bumps, and lumps are impossible to diagnose. It could be a tumor, or it could be a ... | |
| Adding fish into a tank | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: When I add fish to the tank after I float the bag for 10 to 15 minutes one person tells me to pour ... A: First you let the bad float for about 10 minutes. Then you empty a bit of the water in the bag in ... | |
| Lyndon's still not eating | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I maxed out on my previous questions and had to start a new post. I did a complete water change ... A: Fin curling can be caused by poor water quality and hard water. If your PH is high, it could cause ... | |
| Lyndon's still not eating | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I maxed out on my previous questions and had to start a new post. I did a complete water change ... A: You're not bothering me, and feel free to contact me anytime. Since the signs of Popeye have ... | |
| Sick Angelfish | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have only koi angels in my tank. I have had them for 8 months without problem. They were all doing ... A: Since the problem was the water, I would not medicate the other fish, since they are well. If you ... | |
| Lyndon's still not eating | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I maxed out on my previous questions and had to start a new post. I did a complete water change ... A: Change all of his water completely. In a 2 1/2 gallon tank, this must be done every 4 days. He ... | |
| Betta fish care | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: this is Ann and I just got a new betta fish. I was wondering if you could give me any tips, like ... A: I would like you to change all of his water, using your water conditioner, and remove the shell. ... | |
| Nervous Betta | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: this is Ann and I am emailing you again. My betta fish is doing ok, but he is very nervous. Whenever ... A: Betta's should never be kept in 1/2 gallon tanks. In their habitat, the water may be shallow, but ... | |
| Betta Fish Death! | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: How r u doing? We are meeting once again as I have a new problem. Well problem is not with my ... A: This indicates poor water conditions. Your friend must check his water to make sure he has no ... | |
| Sick Angelfish | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have only koi angels in my tank. I have had them for 8 months without problem. They were all doing ... A: I do not know the size of your tank, but never, ever, add so many fish at once into a tank. What ... | |
| African Cichlid | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, I have a 55 gallon tank with about 13, 1" cichilds. I recently added the last fish to ... A: The Acei Cichlid does not like bright lighted tanks. This could be a reason. Also you need lots of ... | |
| Sick Betta | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: My little betta fish has a white patch on his body just in front of his tail fin and it is making ... A: Your little betta looks like his scales are growing out on most of his body from what I can see on ... | |
| I'm afraid I'm losing my betta | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: This is the second time I've written you concerning my betta, Lyndon, and I appreciate your advice. ... A: Since he is swimming around, this is a good sign. Give him a little time to eat since he is just out ... | |
| Betta Fish Tank Mates | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: Yes the subject yes it all. I have one mela beta fish he doesn't bloating.. (i think thats what its ... A: Healthy male bettas blow a nest, this is natural. Depending on the size of your tank, most bettas ... | |
| Re: Cichlid question | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: Can a 7" jaguar cichlid live with an albino chocolate pleco that's 3" in a 20g tank ? A: No, you cannot mix these two fish. The chocolate pleco is a peaceful fish, and needs 80 degree ... | |
| Betta Fish Care... | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My beta fish it getting white spots on the tops of the bottom fin and under its head. There not ... A: Try to find "Kordon Ich Attack." This medication will cure ick, as well as fungus, and other ... | |
| Brine shrimp(betta food) | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I just bought some live brine shrimp for my 3 betta. As i read on the internet: to keep them alive i ... A: This question is too long for me to answer here. Google "Growing Adult Brine Shrimp" and you will ... | |
| My Betta | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: why does my betta keep swimming into the side of his tank, I believe it is on purpose because he ... A: Bettas should be in 5 gallon heated tanks. This means they should have a thermostat (Heater) Never ... | |
| Brine shrimp(betta food) | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I just bought some live brine shrimp for my 3 betta. As i read on the internet: to keep them alive i ... A: A betta should not have an air pump in a bowl, in fact, bettas prefer still water, especially in a ... | |
| Beta floating | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: My beta fish has recently been somewhat floating at the top of the tank. It seems like he is full ... A: This could be a sign of Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by poor diet, and overfeeding. ... | |
| I'm afraid I'm losing my betta | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: This is the second time I've written you concerning my betta, Lyndon, and I appreciate your advice. ... A: Unfortunately when a betta is not well, he will not eat. They also do not eat when they are in ... | |
| Betta fish care | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: this is Ann and I just got a new betta fish. I was wondering if you could give me any tips, like ... A: There is no other way to heat a betta's water. He must have a heater (Thermostat) If he does not ... | |
| betta fungus | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: My female betta is having a bad case of fungus. I just bought Kanamycin and i want to know how to ... A: I'm sorry, but there is nothing else I can think of to help her. Maybe if you go online, you could ... | |
| Dead fish. | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Just started a 10 gallon tank. heater filter. etc. fish including 1 sucker 3 glo fish 6 gold fish 2 ... A: Your tank must cycle before putting any fish in it. To cycle a tank, you buy a used sponge from ... | |
| My Angel Fish is Hurting | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I woke up one morning and I noticed strange goings in my 35gal. tank. My pleco was dragging my big ... A: First, I would like to mention that if your tiger barb is with the betta, watch that the barb ... | |
| behaviour change | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I had an angel fish that died recently. It died because it was swimming upside down. I also own ... A: Ammonia, and nitrites if present in your water will kill all of your fish. You must have your water ... | |
| African Cichlid behavior | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: About 8 weeks ago I started an African Cichlid aquarium. The aquarium is a 75 gallon rectangle. I ... A: It is quite difficult for me to say what is happening. It could be that the males are fighting over ... | |
| help! | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: my adult male green terror seems to be having ceizures,he stopped eating a couple of days ago, and ... A: Check to see if he has enough oxygen. He must have lots of movement in his water. Also he must have ... | |
| I'm afraid I'm losing my betta | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: This is the second time I've written you concerning my betta, Lyndon, and I appreciate your advice. ... A: Popeye almost always stems from poor water conditions. You must keep his water very clean. Treat ... | |
| Male Fighter Issues! | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I have few questions to ask about my Male Fighter Fish. First I kept him along with a female ... A: Breeding bettas is not easy. I will give you some information, but cannot write everything down ... | |
| Algea Eater | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I woke up this morning and my algae eater looks weird it looks like it has lost a layer of skin or ... A: Since he is eating, it is a good sign. Do not remove him. It could be that he is stressed. A pleco ... | |
| Betta Fish | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: We have a male betta fish & just got a female to add to his tank. The problem is he eats all the ... A: Never, ever put a female betta, and a male together. They could kill each other. They are Siamese ... | |
| Arowana | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Can you put a Silver Arowana and a Jardini Arowana together in a same tank if it is large enough and ... A: I do not think their would be a problem, but you would need a 500 gallon tank. These fish grow very ... | |
| betta fungus | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My female betta is having a bad case of fungus. I just bought Kanamycin and i want to know how to ... A: Kanamycin is a good product, and should have gotten rid of the fungus. All medication take time. It ... | |
| Betta fish | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: This is once again Mintu here. First of all I want to thank you from my heart. Hopefully you saved ... A: she is really hanging on, and wants to live. Quick cure should have gotten rid of the ich, however, ... | |
| all my fish keep dying!! | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: i hope you are well and i hope you can help me.... i have a ten gallon tank with a filter, heater, ... A: You must cycle a tank before adding fish. To cycle a tank, you must buy a used sponge from your pet ... | |
| Male Fighter Issues! | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I have few questions to ask about my Male Fighter Fish. First I kept him along with a female ... A: Never, ever put a female betta, and am male together. They could kill each other. They are siamese ... | |
| something's not right | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I had my Beta for nine months, all that time he was swimming and happy to see it is feeding time. I ... A: Your Betta was showing signs of Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by poor diet, and ... | |
| How to use Kanamycin (Please answer right away) | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My female betta is having a bad case of fungus. I just bought Kanamycin and i want to know how to ... A: Use the right dosage recommended for the size of your tank. Do a complete water change before using ... | |
| betta fish | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I switched off the light as per your recommendation.but my betta fish is not eating at all and as ... A: White patches indicate fungus, buy "Tetracycline" and follow the directions on the package. Be ... | |
| betta fish | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I switched off the light as per your recommendation.but my betta fish is not eating at all and as ... A: Can you tell me if the white patches have disappeared? Ich is sometimes very difficult to get rid ... | |
| Cichlid | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: The Cichlid that is at the top is an Albino Oscar. The tank is 20 gallons. The nirate and amonia ... A: An Oscar needs at least 60 gallons of water all to himself. Two Oscars, you must double this, and ... | |
| gourami question | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: eating well, and seems healthy, but it has a small tan bump on its side, slightly raised and about ... A: Lumps, and bumps are very difficult to diagnose. It could be anything from a boil, tumor, or ... | |
| Betta eating his own tail | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: My male betta is eating is own tail. What do i need to do? (i feed him really well with Betta Bites ... A: If you use Melafix, use half the dosage, as a full dose could kill your pet. Melafix is too strong ... | |
| Amonia | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: You helped me alot about a month ago when my son lost his corys...It took us awhile but we ... A: For now, leave your water alone, until you are sure the test results were good. If you are doing ... | |
| Betta eating his own tail | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: My male betta is eating is own tail. What do i need to do? (i feed him really well with Betta Bites ... A: It could be that he sees his own reflection on something in your tank. Seeing as he has no gravel, ... | |
| melanochromis auratus | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: i have three new juvenile auratus about 1'long..they are with my 1 juvenile kenyi and 7sailfin ... A: Your Mollies will not last. This I am very sure of. They will be killed. Your African fish are ... | |
| betta fish | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I switched off the light as per your recommendation.but my betta fish is not eating at all and as ... A: Quick cure will cure ich, but I cannot say if your pet is having a bad reaction to this medication. ... | |
| Betta(Please answer right away) | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have 1 female betta. My female betta had one of her nose turn big and red, then on top of it there ... A: Bettas prefer the light of day, and should never have a bright light over them. This will stress ... | |
| My betta fish is sick | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: My betta fish is sick. She is inactive,not eating for last 15 days. Her fins are closed. She has ... A: Heating water with lamps, and lights is a big No No. This will only stress the betta, and make him ... | |
| kribensis | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: please help i went to petshop and asked for three female krips to join my 2 males who have lived ... A: When a pair is formed, they become extremely aggressive towards others in the tank. The female will ... | |
| African Cichlids in 55 gallon tank | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 55 gal. tank with about 10 African cichlids, namely; 2 electric yellows, 2 mbunas, 2 bumble ... A: You are very welcome. I would say you are at your limit, maybe two more, but make sure they do not ... | |
| Betta Fish Help | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: My friend's betta fish has heavy breathing, clamped fins, is not eating, lays at the bottom of the ... A: When a betta has white fuzzy stuff, it is fungus. Fungus is caused by poor water conditions. A ... | |
| My betta fish is sick | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: My betta fish is sick. She is inactive,not eating for last 15 days. Her fins are closed. She has ... A: You are very welcome Mintu, You must get rid of the ick, Ick is a parasite, and the white spots you ... | |
| My betta fish is sick | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: My betta fish is sick. She is inactive,not eating for last 15 days. Her fins are closed. She has ... A: You have waited a long time to try to cure your Betta. Fish need immediate attention the minute ... | |
| Red Bellied Piranha | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have one red bellied piranha in a 40 long gallon tank i got a mouth ago at about 2in. He is a ... A: When young the red bellied Piranha should have bloodworms, and a good quality flake. Never feed him ... | |
| My betta | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: My fish, Roshneesh,seems to be dyeing. He keeps on resting on the bottom of his bowl.../ om the blue ... A: Surely your pet store must have some medication to help you with SBD. Furan-2 could also help. ... | |
| Redtail shark with other fish. | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: i currently have a red tail shark with a Chinese algae eater, there both aggressive. and i really ... A: The red tail shark is aggressive, and will attack any fish in the tank. You cannot have a community ... | |
| Betta | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have 1 female betta. My female betta had one of her nose turn big and red, then on top of it there ... A: Change her water completely, and continue treating for another 3 days. Sometimes it takes longer to ... | |
| Sick betta? | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Lynda, My room mate and I purchased a blue betta mid October of 2009. We have him in a little tank ... A: Remove him from this medication, and change all of his water. He is not having a good reaction to ... | |
| Breeding Sailfin Mollies | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to breed a lovely pair of sailfins that I have. I have seen the male, several ... A: It may happen that the female is sterile. You should really have 2 other females with the male. ... | |
| URGENT | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I’ve got 3 single fin goldfish and 2 platys. One of my goldfish has white fuzzy stuff all over him ... A: Platys are tropical fish, and should never be with Goldfish. Platys should be in warmer water, and ... | |
| Sick betta? | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Lynda, My room mate and I purchased a blue betta mid October of 2009. We have him in a little tank ... A: You pet has fungus. Changing his water does help, but it will not get rid of it. Treat him with ... | |
| holding yellow lab | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 55gal african cichlid tank with 15 cichlids and 2 cat fish. My yellow lab is holding and ... A: She may be afraid of one fish in your tank. Observation is the key. I cannot tell you why she is ... | |
| Cichlid compatibility | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to re-setup my tank. Earlier I had guppies and mollies, but now I want to try out ... A: South American Cichlids, and African Cichlids do not mix. African Cichlids are more aggressive, and ... | |
| Laying sideways | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a Silver Dollar/Pacu type fish that i found at the bottom of the tank on his side today. He ... A: He may have swim bladder disease. This disease begins with constipation, and if left untreated will ... | |
| Sudden Death | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a serious problem with my two tanks. One is a 4ft and the other 20inc. Water is perfect. ... A: Sometimes a female Molly will be overly aggressive if there are more males than females in a tank. ... | |
| convict cichlid eggs | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a pair of white convicts that have laid eggs iside a terracota pot. After about 3 days One of ... A: Changing their home may have affected them, but do not worry, they will spawn again. Another reason ... | |
| Sick cichlid | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old african cichlid in a 55 gallon tank with two other africans that are about 6 ... A: Cichlids from Lake Malawi often get a disease called "Lake Malawi Bloat." The Tropheus species from ... | |
| betta behavior | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a betta that I bought a week ago...When I was a child we had many tanks and many different ... A: Bettas should be kept in 5 gallon tanks, and there water should be around 80-82 degrees. Under this ... | |
| Betta | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have 1 female betta. My female betta had one of her nose turn big and red, then on top of it there ... A: It is never good to over medicate a fish. As I mentioned to you, Melafix can, and will kill a ... | |
| betta breeding | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: This is the 1 time i ever had a fish,and it is a female betta = a male betta. My FM betta is ready ... A: Breeding bettas is not easy. I will give you some information, but cannot write everything down ... | |
| Anglefish | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: What special needs do angle fish have? A: Angel fish live in acidic to neutral water. Ph should be somewhere between 6.8 and 7.0. They need ... | |
| Betta | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have 1 female betta. My female betta had one of her nose turn big and red, then on top of it there ... A: Tetracycline will cure fungus, coton mouth, fin, and tail rot, and many other diseases. Many bettas ... | |
| Sudden Death | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a serious problem with my two tanks. One is a 4ft and the other 20inc. Water is perfect. ... A: You are very welcome. When you say fighter fish, I gather you are talking about bettas. Bettas ... | |
| Edward- sick betta fish | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: no, my fishes name is Edward (yes after Twilight), here is the first email i sent you to refresh ... A: You are very welcome, and I am pleased to know he is on his way to recovery. A filter does not mean ... | |
| betta fish | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: We purchased our betta (Tupac) from a pet store almost two years ago, so I am told he might be ... A: He seems to be showing symptoms of Swim Bladder Disease. Swim bladder is caused by poor diet, and ... | |
| Betta | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have 1 female betta. My female betta had one of her nose turn big and red, then on top of it there ... A: When you see white fuzz, this indicates fungus. This may happen if the little fish has had an ... | |
| Edward- sick betta fish | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: no, my fishes name is Edward (yes after Twilight), here is the first email i sent you to refresh ... A: Tetracycline will do this to the water. I know it is horrible to see, but you must leave him in ... | |
| Sudden Death | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a serious problem with my two tanks. One is a 4ft and the other 20inc. Water is perfect. ... A: When adding fish to a tank, you must do this very slowly as adding too many fish at once will change ... | |
| New Betta Fish owner- concerned and confused | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I've had him about two weeks now.He developed a spot that at first I thought came about from ... A: Since his tank is not cycled, you must do 100% water changes weekly. This is very important. Feed ... | |
| 37 cube stocking | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I still havent stocked my 37 cube, dimensions are 24 by 18 by 20, I was wondering if i could keep ... A: I would not consider keeping bricardi cichlids in anything under 50 gallons of water. African ... | |
| sick betta fish | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: no, my fishes name is Edward (yes after Twilight), here is the first email i sent you to refresh ... A: Here is the question you asked: okay, yes i do use a water conditioner, AQUEON. I’ve used TOP FIN ... | |
| African Cichlids with Green Terror | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 55 gal. tank with about 10 African cichlids, namely; 2 electric yellows, 2 mbunas, 2 bumble ... A: The Green Terror will get along when he is young, but as he grows bigger, he will live up to his ... | |
| Sick Gourami | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a neon blue dwarf gourami that I have had for almost a year. I have never had any issues with ... A: It is impossible to force a fish to eat. If he is not eating, it is because he is sick. Keep ... | |
| breeding bettas | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: My male betta won't make a bubble nest and I do have a female too and I have had them both for a ... A: She is very fat. This could indicate that she is also constipated. Feed her the pea as mentioned ... | |
| my betta | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a blue male betta fish in a 10 gallon tank. His name is Garret, and i have had him for about ... A: Bumps, and Lumps are impossible to diagnose. Maybe a vet would be able to help you. Most of the ... | |
| breeding bettas | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: My male betta won't make a bubble nest and I do have a female too and I have had them both for a ... A: Breeding bettas is not easy. I will give you some information, but cannot write everything down ... | |
| My betta may have tail rot! | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: My betta doesnt use his left front fin and has whit stuff coming off it... What should I do?? A: Your little fish has fungus. Buy Tetracycline, follow the directions on the package, and be careful ... | |
| 240 gallon and 90 gallon | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I got a 240 gallon and have 2 Peacock Bass 10 inches long, 2 Jaguar Cichlids 8 inches long, and 2 ... A: Peacock Bass will grow to 26 inches, sometimes to 29 inches and need 90 gallons of water each. The ... | |
| Algea Eater | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I woke up this morning and my algae eater looks weird it looks like it has lost a layer of skin or ... A: This may happen if your algae eater is underfed. Do you feed him algae wafers, and sinking shrimp ... | |
| Sick catfish | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me with my iridescent shark, im getting kinda desperate and ... A: This seems to be a very bad case of fin, and tail rot, also fungus. You must treat the tank, since ... | |
| Feeding plecos while on vacation | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I am leaving for a six-week vacation in a few days. I have a mechanical feeder for my freshwater ... A: That is a problem when leaving fish for such a long time. You could ask your pet store to keep him ... | |
| Sick Betta | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: So, I got this Betta fish yesterday from a pet store, but I didn't have a tank. The fish (I named ... A: The betta has gone through a lot. First he is shipped here in small, small bags about one inch ... | |
| Sick Gourami | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a neon blue dwarf gourami that I have had for almost a year. I have never had any issues with ... A: Yes he could be eating the little algae pellets. It would be very difficult to stop him from doing ... | |
| Sick Gourami | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a neon blue dwarf gourami that I have had for almost a year. I have never had any issues with ... A: This sounds very much like Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by overfeeding, and poor ... | |
| Sick Betta | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: So, I got this Betta fish yesterday from a pet store, but I didn't have a tank. The fish (I named ... A: First thing to do now is quickly change his water to tap water using a good water conditioner such ... | |
| Jellybean Parrothead Fish | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have four in a six gallon tank is this to small? When I put them in the water became foggy what ... A: Parrot fish need big tanks. Four parrot fish would need at least a 50 gallon tank which as cycled. ... | |
| jack demsey | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: i got my jack demsey from a friend put that and a large gold tip tinfoil in a 20 gallon tank. took ... A: The Jack Dempsey is omnivorous, and should have high quality food, such as pellets, flakes, and ... | |
| jack demsey | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: i got my jack demsey from a friend put that and a large gold tip tinfoil in a 20 gallon tank. took ... A: Jack Dempseys are true to their name, and will kill any other fish in the tank once they get a ... | |
| betta- muscle spasms? | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I just brought home a new male betta. He's still in the small bowl he came in, while the water in ... A: He must be miserable in a small bowl. Bettas need space. They should have a 5 gallon heated tank. ... | |
| angelfish fry | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: what are the signs to start feeding them, can i feed them crushed fish flakes? ANSWER: Hi Santitos, ... A: You should feed them Baby brine shrimp, and black worms 1-2 times a week. It is best to feed them ... | |
| Betta fish- heater? | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a two gallon tank with a red betta fish in it. I live in a college dorm and we do not always ... A: You must get a heater. Bettas are tropical fish, and live in 80-82 degree water. Under this ... | |
| breeding betta fish | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: can you help me? How do you breed two betta fish? i have a male and female both separated. when i ... A: First you must make sure that the little female is pregnant. Breeding bettas is not easy. You must ... | |
| angelfish fry | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: what are the signs to start feeding them, can i feed them crushed fish flakes? A: You must start to feed them when they are free swimming. Feed them baby brine shrimp, and as they ... | |
| New fish owner | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of cycling my tank right now after a few bad rounds with fish and Petco, so I ... A: I will be very truthful with you Lindsay. I know you will not like this answer, but no fish can ... | |
| white clouds and bettas | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a ten gallon tank at a constant temperature of 24*C. In it i have some fake plants and 7 ... A: How cute! Keep them in the same tank as they would need another tank with the same water conditions ... | |
| white clouds and bettas | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a ten gallon tank at a constant temperature of 24*C. In it i have some fake plants and 7 ... A: Danios, and Cherry Barbs are peaceful fish. They must be in groups of 6 or more. Danios, and ... | |
| white clouds and bettas | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a ten gallon tank at a constant temperature of 24*C. In it i have some fake plants and 7 ... A: K> The white cloud minnows do best in 72 degree temperature. They are pretty little fish, and very ... | |
| betta developed lump on head, mouth is distorted | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: My betta stopped swimming last week at which point I noticed a lump on his head. Although he was ... A: Lumps, and bumps are almost impossible to diagnose. It may be a tumor, or maybe even a boil. Never ... | |
| My Betta | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: well i had a problem with my betta fish. he had his swim bladder failed and he was eating ok when i ... A: If he was eating, he shouldn't have died. I would think maybe a drop in temperature, or heart ... | |
| Betta | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I've had my betta, Sharkbait, for about a year and a half and a few days ago my roommate noticed ... A: You have no choice but to treat him again. Popeye is so very hard to cure. Treat him for 7-8 days, ... | |
| Breeding bettas | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: How do you breed battes? I have a male and female, but how do you go about it? A: Breeding bettas is not easy. You must read about how to go about it. It would be too long for me ... | |
| Betta lump | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I've had my betta for about a year and a half in a 5 gallon filtered, heated, cycled tank. I feed ... A: Lumps are impossible to diagnose. They could be anywhere from a tumor to a boil, much like we have. ... | |
| Betta food | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Lynda, I have a question with the food I am feeding my Betta. I have been feeding it baby shrimp ... A: Here is a list of food the bettas should have: Betta Pellets ( a very good food for bettas) Betta ... | |
| Sick Cichlid tank | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: This will be a long question/issue since we have been dealing with this tank since July. We have a ... A: The only thing that can do this is poor water quality. Your ammonia must be zero, your nitrites ... | |
| fire eel + oscar | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a 65 gallon tank set up and i was wondering if a fire eel and an Oscar could live there ... A: Fire eels are usually peaceful fish. The fire eel is not for beginners, but if you really want one, ... | |
| Oscars | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I got a 50 gallon fish tank (roughly estimated) fish tank, and I plan on buying Oscars for my 15th ... A: Oscars need big tanks in order to be happy, and healthy. They actually need 65 gallons or more, but ... | |
| Opinion on fish | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm sure you remember the trauma that my son went through last month with his corys dying after the ... A: Black Phantom Tetras should get along as long as they are in groups of 6 of more. They are usually ... | |
| Oscar fish not happy | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: i've had my oscar fish for 6 months he has been growing and egarly feeding fresh fish, frozen ... A: Oscars must have big tanks. One Oscar needs 65 gallons of water all to himself to be healthy, and ... | |
| female red jewel has a large round abscess on tail | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: My water conditions are all good,this is a 20 gallon tank, I removed the male...they are a breeding ... A: A growth is very difficult to diagnose. It may be a tumor, or a boil, much like we have. If it is ... | |
| betta fish | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: My Beta fish Elam has been been acting depressed almost, I got him a bigger bowl which is 1.5 ... A: Clenched fins indicate parasites. Bettas who do not eat means they are sick. Treat him with ... | |
| sick beta | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: My about 3 months ago, my female beta had ich, caused by our power being out for 12 hours in ... A: It is quite impossible that your betta has "Hole in the Head." In all my years of breeding, and ... | |
| Male Betta | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have had a beautiful blue male betta for about a year. He is in a large vase, no plants... not ... A: When a betta gets sick, he will stop eating. Since he is eating well, I cannot say at this time if ... | |
| 2 Pregnant Angelfish? | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 75 gallon tank with a very large Pleco, a good sized fish nicknamed the snail-eater (I ... A: Breeding Angels is lots of observation. They are Cichlids, and when they couple off, the Angel will ... | |
| Opinion on fish | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm sure you remember the trauma that my son went through last month with his corys dying after the ... A: Convicts are Cichlids, and these are true to their name. They are aggressive, but if you put a ... | |
| Ben - Blue Gourami | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: remember me? Last time I had asked you about my blue gourami 'Ben', and this time is another ... A: Your very welcome Julzy. I remember Ben, and I'm so sorry he is blind in both eyes. Sometimes it ... | |
| Recent Attitude | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: My Betta seems to be having a strange attitude lately. From some online research I've done it seems ... A: The bubbles you are seeing are the betta's nest. A healthy betta blows a nest. This is normal, but ... | |
| Ben - Blue Gourami | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: remember me? Last time I had asked you about my blue gourami 'Ben', and this time is another ... A: When a fish gets "Cloudy Eye" or "Popeye" they very often go blind in both eyes. Popeye is very ... | |
| King Betta in the bottom of the tank | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Just answering your questions, the ammonia level is normal, the regular PH is 6.2 and after the PH ... A: Your PH is much too low. Add sea shells or crushed coral to your tank. Do this slowly, as bringing ... | |
| Angelfish tank buddys! | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: What are some good tank mates for angelfish? will zebra danios be eaten? how about mollys, platys? ... A: You could put in 2 Angel fish, two Parrot fish, a school of rainbow fish, at least 5 rainbows, 5-6 ... | |
| African cichlids are dying! | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: For the past two weeks my african cichilds have been dying off. This is the third one that has died ... A: Check your water quickly for oxygen. They seem to be lacking oxygen. Make sure you have lots of ... | |
| rescued mistreated betta fish - help please | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I became physically ill looking at all the sick and dead fish and then saw this one, helpless little ... A: Bless you heart for trying to save this little betta from a sure death. These places should not be ... | |
| need help with my flowerhorn | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: HEY im from the city of Bangalore in India...and i have a few questions to ask to you.......can u ... A: The Flowerhorns need acidic, to neutral water. ( 6.8 to 7.0) If your water is too alkaline, you ... | |
| Angelfish tank buddys! | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: What are some good tank mates for angelfish? will zebra danios be eaten? how about mollys, platys? A: Angel fish are Cichlids, and Cichlids are territorial. You must add silk plants immitating sword ... | |
| Angelfish | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Will angelfish, tigerbarbs,or larger catfish dig up live plants? A: Angel fish will not get alone with tiger barbs. Tiger barbs will nip the fins off the angel fish, ... | |
| betta tank and companions | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: my 15 year old goldfish recently passed away so my betta, George, inherited a 20 gallon tank after ... A: Never put female bettas in with a male betta. Bettas are loners, and as you know, Siamese fighting ... | |
| sick/bloated betta fish | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: i was hoping you could help me out with my fish. He only has slight bloating, it is a noticable ... A: Bettas must be treated the minute we see that something is wrong. He appears to have Swim Bladder ... | |
| need help with my flowerhorn | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: HEY im from the city of Bangalore in India...and i have a few questions to ask to you.......can u ... A: You are not bothering me, and yes Teramycin, is in the same family as Tetracycline. "Kanamycin" has ... | |
| Help to identify the gender of fish... | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I recently got a gold fish from one of my friend. It pair died as she did not clean the fish bowl ... A: Please write to a Goldfish Expert. He will tell you everything you need to know about Goldfish. ... | |
| Betta | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I've had my betta, Sharkbait, for about a year and a half and a few days ago my roommate noticed ... A: If his eyes are affected, then he could have cloudy eye, or popeye. I would definitely treat him ... | |
| Sick Severum | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I wrote yesterday regarding my sick severum and you asked for additional information. First I ... A: Stress will make a fish sick, and is a reason why your fish is sick. Other reasons for cloudy eye ... | |
| need help with my flowerhorn | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: HEY im from the city of Bangalore in India...and i have a few questions to ask to you.......can u ... A: Your fish seems to have Swim Bladder Disease, and also your tank is too small to house a Flowerhorn. ... | |
| Oscars/ Mouth Rot | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have an Oscar that i believe has mouth rot and I was wondering can Oscars even get mouth rot? If ... A: Mouth rot is called Columnaris Disease. This disease is often caused by poor water conditions, ... | |
| betta living space and behavior | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I tend to buy a lot of bettas but im not sure what is the healthiest way to keep them. I had one ... A: Bettas should never be kept in bowls, and heated with lamps. They should be in a 5 gallon heated ... | |
| My 4 year old Platys | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: It has developed a gash on the back of his nec. Is it possible to send u a picture? Is that what ick ... A: It looks like an open sore. It could also be a boil or a growth, much like we have. Never try to ... | |
| Is my fish dying? | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: This is a starnge situation. I came into work (where our fish, gary, resides) this morning and our ... A: Your Betta seems to have Swim Bladder disease. This disease is caused by stress, overfeeding, poor ... | |
| Betta "pimple?" | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I've had my betta, Sharkbait, for about a year and a half and a few days ago my roommate noticed ... A: First I would like to mention that Bettas should never be kept in cool water. They are tropical ... | |
| Betta | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: My betta is over a 1 1/2 and has had difficuly swimming to the top of the tank and his tail seems ... A: Overfeeding is one of the main problems with fish. The betta should have a varied diet. He should ... | |
| My Female Betta | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I've had a female betta for about 1 year now. She's been acting a little weird lately. Besides the ... A: Here is a list of foods that bettas should have: Betta Pellets Betta Flakes Plankton Flakes Daphnia ... | |
| Swim Bladder Disorder??? | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: My betta fish is bloated. I went online and found out it could be constipation. He is right now ... A: You are very welcome.. You can find bloodworms, and daphnia at any pet store. Most sell them dried, ... | |
| My Betta Named Benny | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a male betta fish named Benny from our local pet store. I started him out in a 1 ... A: Benny is beautiful! Bettas are really loners, and like being alone in their tank. Sometimes you ... | |
| Danio fry, angles, rams | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple questions again. My two male german blue rams are not very happy together. one is ... A: A tank must be cycled, so you have no choice but to keep them in their basket. Feed them with ... | |
| Danio fry, angles, rams | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple questions again. My two male german blue rams are not very happy together. one is ... A: Your rams are normal. The ones you see that are more colourful come directly from the rivers of ... | |
| Sudden Death | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: my friend Nicole bought a beta fish in October from Petsmart. For a while she kept him in one of ... A: I'm so sorry that your friend loss her little friend. Bettas will live a long time if we know how ... | |
| oscars | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Have a 60 gallon fish tank and want to put 2 oscars in there. is that ok and if not any suggestion i ... A: One oscar needs at least a 60 gallon tank to be healthy, and happy. Two Oscars, you must double ... | |
| Update on corys | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: They wouldn't let me do a follow up to your post, so I needed to start a new one. Unfortunately, ALL ... A: Platys are hardy fish, and come in many colours. They are peaceful, and pretty to watch. However, ... | |
| My Female Betta | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I've had a female betta for about 1 year now. She's been acting a little weird lately. Besides the ... A: The heater should just light up a little, and should not light up all the time. If your heater is ... | |
| can bloodfin tetras live with glass catfish? | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: im about to buy 1 bloodfin tetra and a ghost glass catfish and first,i need to know if they got ... A: I do not know the size of your tank, but bloodfin tetras, and ghost glass catfish must be kept in ... | |
| Update on corys | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: They wouldn't let me do a follow up to your post, so I needed to start a new one. Unfortunately, ALL ... A: I'm so sorry you lost your little fish. South american cichlids are also aggressive, but much less ... | |
| Betta won't eat | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5.5gal lightly planted aquarium with a filter and a heater. I've had this tank for about 2 ... A: Since your betta was in a big tank, moving him to a smaller tank may be the reason why he is not ... | |
| Black Spots on Betta fish | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: i am just asking this in a new question, because it won't let me ask another follow - up. but to let ... A: Most pet stores sell fish food, dried, and frozen. Walmart also has fish food. "Hikari" food for ... | |
| Swim Bladder Disorder??? | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: My betta fish is bloated. I went online and found out it could be constipation. He is right now ... A: Jack has Swim Bladder Disease. I can see this by the size of his tummy which is just under his ... | |
| Black Spots on Betta fish | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: i am just asking this in a new question, because it won't let me ask another follow - up. but to let ... A: When a betta is in medication, they seldom eat. When he will start feeling better he will eat on ... | |
| Kenyi cichlids with cory catfish | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I am writing for my very upset 12 year old son. He had a Beta and a large cory catfish living ... A: It is just unbelievable what some pet store workers will tell you. I just can't believe that some ... | |
| Power Outage | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3.5 gallon tank with 1 tiger barb in it. Yesterday the power was out for 10 hours (we are ... A: The little fish went without oxygen for a long time. Personally, I don't think he will make it, but ... | |
| Black Spots on Betta fish | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Ok. so to lead up to the question, i need to tell you a short story. about a week and a half ago, i ... A: Coppersafe is for parasites. If your little fish has black spots, and not holes, then you could use ... | |
| Kenyi cichlids with cory catfish | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I am writing for my very upset 12 year old son. He had a Beta and a large cory catfish living ... A: You are very welcome. You should take them both back seeing as the female is just as aggressive as ... | |
| Tiger Oscars | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: ) , I currently have two 9 inch Tiger Oscars in a 200 litre (52 gallon) tank with a Sailfin Pleco ... A: The Oscars need lots of room to remain healthy. I would remove the rope fish. The pleco will get ... | |
| 37 gallon cube | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I just came across a 37 gallon cube and was thinking it would make a nice tank for a pair of german ... A: Since rams like acidic water, driftwood would be very nice. A few overturned pots would also be ... | |
| Black Spots on Betta fish | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Ok. so to lead up to the question, i need to tell you a short story. about a week and a half ago, i ... A: I am wondering if you put the betta back into his new tank with the same water temperature is had in ... | |
| Kenyi cichlids with cory catfish | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I am writing for my very upset 12 year old son. He had a Beta and a large cory catfish living ... A: The Kenyi is a very aggressive, and territorial fish. They do not mix with cory catfish. Cory ... | |
| follow-up question on female betta | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm writing back about my daughter's female betta fish that you said had a bacterial infection. ... A: You mentioned "liquid bottle" so I am thinking it must be "Maracyn Plus." If you used Maracyn Plus, ... | |
| My Betta Fish | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I just got a Betta fish about a month ago and I got a girl one so they could mate. Well, she would ... A: Breeding bettas is not easy. I will give you some information, but cannot write everything down ... | |
| Heat source for my betta | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Lynda. I didn't have much success getting a clear answer to this question with another expert, so ... A: If you go to a pet store, they will sell you a thermostat that you can put in the water, however you ... | |
| angelfish | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have an angel fish that has a very swollen belly. It just started in the last 24 hours. He seems ... A: Your angel fish could be suffering from constipation. Constipation leads to Swim Bladder Disease, ... | |
| How to grow black molly fry | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: What is the best way to grow black molly fry in a 20 gallon fish tank?I have a breeders net with six ... A: Mollies should never be in a breeders net. When the mother is pregnant, let her swim at ease in the ... | |
| malawi fry | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: my malawi cichlid had 50 fry about 3 weeks ago 30 survived as they got sucked up the filter so we ... A: Yes, you can, there would be no problem since they are all fry, and still small. Do not put the ... | |
| What's wrong w/my betta? | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I know that my betta has developed some fin rot & have been doing regular water changes (2-3 times ... A: Bettas must be kept in clean water, or they will get sick. Their water must be changed completely ... | |
| Betta fish fin rot | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I got a Betta fish over a year ago and at the pet store clerk's advice, I kept him in a bowl ... A: Bettas should not be kept in small bowls or small tanks. In their habitat the betta may live in ... | |
| betta fish | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 male betta fish in a tank with a divider but all they want to do is lie on the floor and ... A: Bettas should never see each other, if they do, they get stressed, and sick. They are Siamese ... | |
| clown loaches | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have clown loaches and you yo loaches that have been a tank for 5 years . All of a sudden in one ... A: Clown loaches can live up to 12-15 years if well cared for. They are very sensitive to water ... | |
| fish | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: what do most fish that are in the lake eat? do they smell, see or hear why do they like corn and do ... A: Not all fish eat the same thing. Some eat other fish, some eat vegetation, and some eat both. Fish ... | |
| Oscar information | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I am writing on behalf of my son Tom. He has (had) 2 oscars in a 75 gal. His red albino passed the ... A: You are very welcome. Brine Shrimp is okay to give, but you must vary their diet a little more. ... | |
| Tinfoil barbs | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have just bought a tinfoil barb. I got rid of my milhowi ciclids as I got told that I was limited ... A: Tin foils live in groups, and must be kept in very large tanks. They need at least a 150 gallon ... | |
| Oscar information | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I am writing on behalf of my son Tom. He has (had) 2 oscars in a 75 gal. His red albino passed the ... A: It is difficult for me to say why your Oscar died. He may have had "Swim Bladder Disease" This ... | |
| platty fry | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I just got my daughter 2 (m/f pair) mickey mouse platy's for chrismtas and the day after we got them ... A: The best thing to do is to leave the fry in the tank. They will not survive in a bowl. The fry ... | |
| female betta fish is pale and listless | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I emailed you awhile ago about my daughter's betta fish that had a blue spot. Well now on Christmas ... A: You are very welcome. This may come as a surprise to you, but tap water is best for fish. Tap water ... | |
| female betta fish is pale and listless | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I emailed you awhile ago about my daughter's betta fish that had a blue spot. Well now on Christmas ... A: Fluctuating water is very bad for fish, any fish, and the betta is no exception. She would be much ... | |
| My jewel cichlids have eggs? | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I am néw to all this, I set up my tank on Thursday went out yesterday to go buy a pair of jewels, ... A: Adding turtles with fish is a big NO NO!!!!!!!!! Turtles do not belong with fish in an aquarium. ... | |
| Betta Fish Questions | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Note: I sent this once but it appeard to go to "All Experts" and I wanted this to go to you ... A: Sometimes Bettas are fussy when it comes to food. Starving him will not help because he will get ... | |
| female betta fish is pale and listless | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I emailed you awhile ago about my daughter's betta fish that had a blue spot. Well now on Christmas ... A: Since your betta is not in a heated tank, this would be the main cause to her getting sick. Bettas ... | |
| Fighting fish diet | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: The pet shop advised me to give him a few pellets am and fish flakes in the evening - he loves the ... A: If you cycle your tank, then you must make sure that your water has zero ammonia, zero nitrites, and ... | |
| Fighting fish diet | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: The pet shop advised me to give him a few pellets am and fish flakes in the evening - he loves the ... A: Bettas should be kept in 5 gallon tanks, with a heater. They are tropical fish, and need 80-82 ... | |
| Dying/Sick? Betta Fish | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: Lynda, I keep my female betta fish in about one gallon of warm water. I do not have a heater or ... A: A betta must be kept in water that is always the same temperature. If your water fluctuates, then ... | |
| My jewel cichlids have eggs? | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I am néw to all this, I set up my tank on Thursday went out yesterday to go buy a pair of jewels, ... A: Since your tank is new, it didn't have time to cycle. An uncycled tank will kill fish, and eggs. ... | |
| help | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: i have 5 goldfish in big tank with no lamp or heater.Should I use a use a night light?? or use some ... A: Goldfish live in cool water, they do not need a lamp or a heater. Lamps are not recommended for ... | |
| Stressed Betta | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm in a strange predicament...and I don't know what to do... I have had my betta, X, for almost a ... A: A sudden drop in water temperature can kill a fish, as well as bringing up the temperature too ... | |
| Breeding betta fish | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: This is my first time breeding betta fish. (I've been wanting to try for a long time) Anyway, I've ... A: Breeding bettas is not easy. I will give you some information, but cannot write everything down ... | |
| feeding my beta | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have had a beta before and I fed him pellet food with no problem. I just got a new beta two days ... A: Some bettas are fussy. Sometimes the betta has just reached the pet store, and has gone through a ... | |
| gold severum | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a Gold Severum that is full grown. Recently he started floating irratically. I thought that ... A: Continue treating him with Maracyn, combined with Maracyn 2. If there is no change in his situation ... | |
| Hole in head disease w/ betta | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a male betta with hole in the head disease. He has been in 0 fights, because he is alone in ... A: Hole in the head is often due to poor water quality, and poor diet. Stress also causes disease. ... | |
| tankmates | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: i just got a blood parrot fish,and an angel fish. i planned on going back and getting one more of ... A: There is no way of telling if they will get along. Parrot fish are usually timid. I would not ... | |
| I'm not having much luck | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I can'tremember if I told you I had a pleco called Nemo. He died on sunday night and he was only a ... A: When Plecos die, it almost always stems back to the Pet Store who never feed them. When we buy ... | |
| Crowntail betta, help! | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have had my bright blue crowntail betta for almost a year and have changed nothing and he has ... A: Your little betta seems to have Swim Bladder Disease. Swim Bladder is caused by overfeeding, and ... | |
| HELP ! | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: i am a new tank owner. this is the fist time in i think 5 or 6 years i have had a tank. before i had ... A: The kindest thing you can do at the moment is bring all your fish back to the pet store. A 5 gallon ... | |
| My Red Zebra Is Beat Up | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Last night they began there breeding rituals and by morning she was pretty hurt. I have moved her ... A: When keeping African Cichlids you must change the decor when you see that they are getting too ... | |
| Angle fish with zebra danios? | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon freshwater tank with 8 glofish (zebra danio) and an albino bristle nosed pleco, ... A: Angel fish need at least 10 gallons of water each, so yes you would be limited in adding other fish. ... | |
| Fish/Mold | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: My sister's fish has a white fuzzy mold on it front right gill can you help me and tell me more ... A: White cottony patches is fungus. Fungus is almost always due to poor water conditions. Make sure ... | |
| Pregnant Platy? | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: [IMG]http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj339/77turbonova/kaylapics090.jpg[/IMG] ... A: I cannot see the pictures in your photobucket. For your platy to be pregnant, she must be in with ... | |
| Sick betta? | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a female betta fish, i've had her a year or two now, I love her to death, her name is ... A: Change all her water, and treat her with Tetracycline for three days, then change all her water ... | |
| Sick betta? | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a female betta fish, i've had her a year or two now, I love her to death, her name is ... A: Your little betta seems to have Swim Bladder Disease. Swim Bladder is caused by overfeeding, and ... | |
| mollies attacking angel fish | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently added 5 white Mollies into my 4 ft aquarium, i already have 2 angel fish, 1 plec, 4 rosy ... A: Mollies, and Angel fish do not mix. Mollies need alkaline water with a little more aquarium salt. ... | |
| Betta fish | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a small blue betta in a 2.5 gallon tank complete with a filter and light but I am running low ... A: Try to find "visi-therm" or "tronic" heaters. Buy the 25 watt. Pet Stores should have them, if ... | |
| Betta fish | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have two betta fish a male and a female, I wanted to breed them but i am still a newbie in ... A: If the female has eggs, she will let them go on her own. The eggs will not be fertile. She will ... | |
| Betta Fighter fish & metafix | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I just read your comment regarding melafix being too strong for Bettas. Alas, I may have found out ... A: He would be better in his tank with the water lowered. Change his water every three days until he ... | |
| Betta fish | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have two betta fish a male and a female, I wanted to breed them but i am still a newbie in ... A: Breeding bettas is not easy. I will give you some information, but cannot write everything down ... | |
| Re: My Betta Fish is Sick | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I need your help. I don't know what to do with my betta. I just recently bought him and so many ... A: Treat him with "Tetracycline" and be careful not to overdose. Swim Bladder Disease is caused by ... | |
| fish | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: 8 is that good for fish or no? i need to know ASAP because we are probley going to get fish on the ... A: 7.8PH is much too high for most fish. What fish were you thinking of buying? There must be ... | |
| how much to feed the fish | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: .... i think my molly is pregnant and lately has been staying at the bottom of the tank. is she ... A: Fish should be fed 2-3 times a day in small amounts. Example: 2 pellets, or 2 flakes each. 6 ... | |
| Betta Fighter fish & metafix | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I just read your comment regarding melafix being too strong for Bettas. Alas, I may have found out ... A: Melafix can kill a betta, they should never be treated with Melafix. Change all of his water ... | |
| question | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey my Betta has a swollen belly and i am sure that he does not have dropsy because his scales are ... A: Your betta may have Swim Bladder Disease. This disease begins with constipation that is due to ... | |
| CONVICT CHICLIDS | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old male convict that has ,well it looks like a pimple about a 1/4 inch under his ... A: The picture is too dark for me to see. A pimple or red around the eye suggests that he may have ... | |
| question | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a log,some fake plants, a heater, plastic wrap, and a styrofoam cup but for some reason they ... A: To breed bettas, you must have a 5 gallon tank ready. You put the male, and the female in the 5 ... | |
| is my molly pregnant? | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: .... i think my molly is pregnant and lately has been staying at the bottom of the tank. is she ... A: Mollies have live baby fish. They are livebearers, just like guppies, platys, and swordfish. ... | |
| is my molly pregnant? | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: .... i think my molly is pregnant and lately has been staying at the bottom of the tank. is she ... A: If your Molly is pregnant, she would be quite chubby. Mollies need at least a 10 gallon tank, and ... | |
| Betta Fish Fin Loss | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 year old betta has lost his top fin - it is completely gone. Now he has a 1/4 inch gash ... A: Treat him with "Tetracycline" Follow the instructions on the package, and be careful not to ... | |
| swordtail pregnant | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: my swordtail has give birth 8 day ago. But she has dark spot in her belly again and is getting ... A: Swordtails, and other livebearers such as platys, mollies, and guppies are mostly always pregnant. ... | |
| Betta fish eye | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: My fishes eye is a different color compared to this other eye. His eye has like an reddish color to ... A: Your little fish has "Popeye" It is very difficult to detect what causes Popeye. Unhealthy living ... | |
| salt residue and green scum | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a "typical" fresh water community tank. 55 gallons and well filtered and definitely not ... A: White residue is mostly caused by the PH. If you have a high PH, this could cause white scum. ... | |
| question about fish | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: i recently got some clown loaches i have 2 of them they both look really healthy they swim alright ... A: Clown Loaches need big tanks of at least 75 gallons. They do not belong with African Cichlids ... | |
| Bettta and Guppy situation | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: dont worrry i dont have my guppys and betta in the same tank. im just having problems with both. my ... A: I would treat the betta with "Tetracycline" He is showing sign of fungus. His water should be kept ... | |
| convict and blood parrot | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering if it was possible for a blood parrot and convict to breed. A: The convict as been known to breed with other fish. The parrot should be female. The parrot fish ... | |
| sick fish | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Is there any other food except peas will help a Betta with constipation. ANSWER: Yes, Daphnia is ... A: Frozen peas, because can peas have salt which is not very good for fish. Cook the pea, remove the ... | |
| betta swimming sideways | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a crown betta in a one gallon tank who, for the past week has been swimming sideways and ... A: If the water in his tank is not fluctuating, and is always at the same temperature day, and night, ... | |
| betta swimming sideways | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a crown betta in a one gallon tank who, for the past week has been swimming sideways and ... A: Bettas should be kept in heated five gallon tanks or more. The betta is a tropical fish, and needs ... | |
| Nitrite Levels in a Betta Fish Tank | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: My betta fish, Joey, has been in his 5.5 gallon filtered and heated aquarium for 5 weeks. It took ... A: You should always vacuum your tank every week, and remove 25% of the water. This ensures that no ... | |
| betta fish not eating | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm worried about my betta fish. When she eats she bites in to her food and what looks like she ... A: You must find a food that your betta likes. Colour enchanting food is not what bettas like. They ... | |
| Nitrite Levels in a Betta Fish Tank | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: My betta fish, Joey, has been in his 5.5 gallon filtered and heated aquarium for 5 weeks. It took ... A: When you are cycling a tank, ammonia will change to nitrites, and then nitrates. If you have ... | |
| sick beta fish | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: my beta is almost 2 yrs old (since I got him) and just recently window frames in my house were ... A: I do not think that the paint hurt him, but think he may have a disease. The way you describe him, ... | |
| PH | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I am getting back into Malawi Cichlids and was conditioning my water. I have a 46 gallon Bow front ... A: I would think it would be too late for this as he is now in a high PH, and if you put him back in a ... | |
| PH | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I am getting back into Malawi Cichlids and was conditioning my water. I have a 46 gallon Bow front ... A: There isn't much you can do now, the harm is done. Usually when the PH level goes up too quickly, ... | |
| Ick | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I have ick on my Tiger Oscar who is 12 inches long he has a 60 gallon tank i just treated it with ... A: I do not know how long it will take, ich is sometimes difficult to get rid of. If there is a big ... | |
| egg bound betta? | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: i have a female betta that i'm fairly sure is egg bound. she's very gravid and is having some ... A: There is nothing much you can do. She may have trouble passing her eggs. If your hospital tank is ... | |
| how to remove eggs before they hatch | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My Anglefish just layed eggs 2 days ago on the wall of the tank and i was wondering how to get them ... A: You cannot remove the eggs, the parents usually take care of the eggs, and the fry. The fry can ... | |
| My female betta looks sick | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I just got my new female Betta at pet-co about 2-3 weeks ago and just yesterday December 13th my ... A: Small tanks are not made for any fish. The goldfish grows very big, and needs a big tank. Samll ... | |
| Betta fish | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a small blue betta in a 2.5 gallon tank complete with a filter and light but I am running low ... A: Bettas should be in heated tanks, and not under lights. Bettas do not like lights, and lights make ... | |
| My female betta looks sick | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I just got my new female Betta at pet-co about 2-3 weeks ago and just yesterday December 13th my ... A: Aquarium salt is good for Bettas (1 teaspoon to 5 gallons of water) The only time you don't add ... | |
| sick discus not eating | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: i have have keeped discus fish for the passed 4 years and now have 4 lovely fish ,but on sat 5th my ... A: When a Discus fish stops eating, there could be many reasons. Stress can cause a discus to stop ... | |
| DRAGON GOBY | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I just bought 2 silver tipped sharks,(columbian sharks) the pet store said they grow to 12 inches ... A: First I must tell you that if you do not intend to invest in a much bigger tank, then your sharks ... | |
| really sick betta | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a Beta fish here who is very sick and i need to know what i can do to help him. he is ... A: A betta should be kept in a heated 5 gallon tank. Keeping bettas in small containers is not the ... | |
| My female betta looks sick | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I just got my new female Betta at pet-co about 2-3 weeks ago and just yesterday December 13th my ... A: Good information on Bettas seems to be hard to find. Most vendors do not care. They are there to ... | |
| Red patches appeared on Electric yellow Cichlid | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have just one Electric Yellow Cichlid in my tank which i think is about 50-60 litres. He eats ... A: First check your water for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Your ammonia level should be zero, your ... | |
| african tiger oscar cichlids | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have tiger oscar cichlids, and i was wondering how i would be able to tell them apart. Male or ... A: You cannot tell the difference between male, and female. The only way to know is when they spawn. ... | |
| betta fish home | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have just moved my almost year old betta to a larger vase (about 7 gallons). Is this too much ... A: Keeping Bettas in small bowls, tanks, and vases is not the right way to keep a betta. Little ... | |
| green terror | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: i bought three pears green tearar ciclids fish i seen they take mouth on food flake then throey ... A: Green Terrors are true to their name, and as they mature, they are very territorial, and aggressive. ... | |
| beata | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: firs of all, thank you for helping me with my fish.So he is a contrail beta and i have had him since ... A: Never do this to a fish. Only a vet would know how to do this or an experienced fish expert. You ... | |
| compatability- angles | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have spent hours going over all kinds of websites and i think i know what im going to get, but i ... A: Angel Fish need 10 gallons of water each to be comfortable, and they prefer a high tank. If you do ... | |
| Bloated Betta Fish | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I've been dealing with my fish, dion and his bloated belly. It's not significantly bloated like ... A: Putting your Betta in a one gallon bowl did not help his situation. This change brought him stress, ... | |
| Neon Tetra problem | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have asked through here before and have noticed that when in relation to this particular question, ... A: I can understand why you are so discouraged. Your neons are in the right PH, but have you checked ... | |
| ammonia levels | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 37 gallon marineland eclipse which is heated to about 82 degrees and has a filter. I have ... A: I presume you are using "Cycle" This is okay, but once your tank has cycled, you do not need to ... | |
| ammonia levels | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 37 gallon marineland eclipse which is heated to about 82 degrees and has a filter. I have ... A: While a tank is cycling, it will sometimes go cloudy. This will go away in time, but it takes time ... | |
| Dwarf Jelly-Bean Cichlid (Convict) | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a jelly-bean convict cichlid that i have had for the last 3-4 years. I take pride in my ... A: Jelly Bean Convicts are man made fish. They are dyed, and this is done in a terrible way. It is ... | |
| Betta fish not moving much ; has 1 black eye | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: we got our first betta fish "big fish" a few months ago. he was the smallest and the palest in the ... A: This sounds like a bacterial infection which can be cured if caught early. The Black eyes may be ... | |
| Betta fish bloat | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I've had my male betta fish for about three months now and he's been perfectly fine the whole time. ... A: He may have swim bladder disease. This disease is caused by overfeeding, and poor diet which leads ... | |
| Unkown sickness | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I wondering if you could help me. My male crowntail betta, Sir Raspberry Muffin, does not seem ... A: I would change his water once again. I do not know what this pink bubble is unfortunately, but ... | |
| Cichlids and needlenose gar | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I have a 40 gal tank currently with a clown knife, a pleco, and six little 1-inch mbuna malawi ... A: The needlenose gar should be kept in groups of at least three. They need a 100 gallon tank or more. ... | |
| Sick Gourami? | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to ask a few questions about my Three spot blue Gourami "Ben". She's been perfectly fine ... A: You are very welcome. I'm happy to know that the little lady is feeling better. There is nothing ... | |
| Sick Gourami? | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to ask a few questions about my Three spot blue Gourami "Ben". She's been perfectly fine ... A: Ben may have Swim Bladder Disease, or maybe something wrong with her internally. When fish get Swim ... | |
| betta | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: MY BETTA WILL NOT EAT change water weekly with conditioner temp of water is at 75 in a 1 gallon ... A: Bettas should be kept in 5 gallon heated tanks. In their habitat, the water may be shallow but they ... | |
| some questions about my betta? | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: hey i was wondering if i could put a male betta in with a female betta and if they will get along as ... A: Never keep a male betta with a female. The female will live her life in stress, and fear, and will ... | |
| glofish | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I had 4 glofish. Yesterday and today 3 of them died. I can't find one of the bodies even though i ... A: Glofish need the same care as Zebra Danios. They must be kept in groups of 6 or more or they will ... | |
| bulging colon???? | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if fish have colons! I have a cichlid, he is about 5 years old, never been sick. Now he ... A: Since he is not eating, this isn't a good sign. He may have Swim Bladder Disease, and if left ... | |
| Crowntail Beta | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I bought two male crowntail beta from a fish shop 3,4 days ago. One is blue and another one purple. ... A: Their colour may be getting lighter, and lighter if your water is too cold for them. Remember they ... | |
| betta | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if light really does bother the beta, he is in a 10 gallon tank is there any certain ... A: Bettas prefer the light of day, so a soft light should be used, one that is not too bright. Is he ... | |
| My Betta Ares is very sick | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I saw one of your past answers and hoped you could help; I was very impressed with your knowledge on ... A: After reading your letter, your betta appears to have velvet. Velvet is a parasite. Clamped fins ... | |
| Angelfish with large growth, upper lip | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have and Angelfish with a huge fibromatous looking growth on it's upper lip. This is the 2nd angel ... A: I would not try to cut this off, unless you are sure you can do this. If you try this, make sure ... | |
| angelfish | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Recently I came home and my boyfriend had bought an angelfish. We only have a five gallon tank with ... A: Angel fish need at least 10 gallons of water each. In a five gallon tank with neons, the Angel ... | |
| Betta fish lump | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: my daughter's betta fish (female) has always had a blue spot on her upper body near but not on her ... A: Fish have lumps much like we do. Most are tumors, and fish may live a long time with tumors if they ... | |
| fin rot or bitten fin? | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: my 2 rams are very timid, and are hiding in my dense wisteria behind a fake log, and all my atempts ... A: The way your Rams are acting, something in the tank is stressing them. You must find the cause. It ... | |
| betta water | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can put a male beta in a 10 gallon tank with air flow and the water is at a ... A: Bless your heart for taking good care of the Betta. The betta is one of the most mistreated fish on ... | |
| oscar eggs | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a pair of oscars that laid eggs. Now i got all of them up and put them in a seperate tank. Do ... A: Oscar eggs are a pale tan colour. If they go white, then they will be fungus, and you will lose ... | |
| betta | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I found a betta in a 1 gallon bowl with about 2 inches of water in it. The owner claimed it had ... A: Change his water completely, and fill your 2 gallon tank to the top. There is no reason to keep the ... | |
| Betta & Danios | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a Betta fish is a 8.5L tank with some plastic plants he can hid behind if he so chooses. I ... A: I would not consider Danios with the Betta. They are very fast swimming fish, and would be quite ... | |
| tropical schooling fish population in a 10 gallon | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon tropical fish tank with of course a heater,filter, only tropical fish and a ... A: It would be way overcrowded. It is better to have less fish because overstocking would bring ... | |
| fin rot ram | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: i noticed when i brought my rams home, the male seems to have a bit of fin rot. the end of his ... A: Rams are very sensitive to water conditions. Make sure your water is free of ammonia, and nitrites. ... | |
| killis and rams | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: i just added a pair of blue rams to my 30 gal. planted tank. i also have 6 glofish (zebra danio) an ... A: Angel fish need 10 gallons of water each, so if you put angel fish in, you are limited. Killifish, ... | |
| Velvet | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 65 gallon hex tank with African Cichlids. I believe they have contracted Velvet. Once I ... A: Velvet is mostly caused by poor water quality. Check your water for ammonia, nitrites, and ... | |
| Convict + fire mouth | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I just got a Fire mouth Cichlid and put him in with my Convict Cichlids (4). I read on a web site ... A: Yes, when fish get stressed it brings disease. Convicts have been known to pair off with other ... | |
| Convict + fire mouth | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I just got a Fire mouth Cichlid and put him in with my Convict Cichlids (4). I read on a web site ... A: Convicts can be wicked, especially if they pair up. Maybe it would be best for you to take the ... | |
| oscar/peas | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: looked like rice grains. I was excited because he was passing the waste. but he still has that bend ... A: Never do that!! That would kill him. He is very constipated. When waste is white it is because he ... | |
| Cloudy fish tank | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I've had a 50 gallon fish tank for about 6 years now. Over the last two months I had 5 fish die and ... A: If your tap water is hard, and you have sea shells in your tank, then your water should be alkaline. ... | |
| temp. changes when changing water | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: gee, new questions from me to you always seem to be arising in me :) I notice that when I move my ... A: Try to change her water as quickly as possible so that there is no drop in temperature. If this is ... | |
| Neon tetras and Siamese fighting | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: i"am just starting up my first fish tank and was wondering if i put a Siamese fighting fish in with ... A: They usually get along, but there is no guarantee. Put the neons in first, and wait a few days, ... | |
| Cloudy fish tank | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I've had a 50 gallon fish tank for about 6 years now. Over the last two months I had 5 fish die and ... A: This could be the reason why your water is cloudy, but you must find what is making your water ... | |
| Build at home stands vs already built stands | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I've been looking at stands for my 55 gallon tank, and so far I've come down to two options: there ... A: I would think that the main reason the prebuilt stands are more expensive is because they are ready ... | |
| Cloudy fish tank | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I've had a 50 gallon fish tank for about 6 years now. Over the last two months I had 5 fish die and ... A: You most likely have some kind of bad bacteria in your tank. Did you check ammonia, nitrites, and ... | |
| african kenyi cichlid | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: lol ok ive asked to many follow ups :P so i just want to be sure so his tail probibly has been ... A: Keep your water very clean by doing water changes of 25% every week, and add one teaspoon of diluted ... | |
| Bloated angel fish | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a male angel fish that I have just noticed looks quite bloated. He's not eating much either. ... A: He may be constipated. Constipation leads to Swim Bladder, and if left untreated will lead to ... | |
| kenyi african cichlid | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: ok so i must admit my tank is little crowded i have 9 medium-small sized chichid in a 30g right now ... A: Since you have African Cichlids you don't need to bring it down. They thrive in Alkaline water. ... | |
| Sick Betta Fish | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: Our Betta has been sick for approx. 2 months. He was losing his color, scales were lightened in ... A: One problem is that your betta is in a one gallon bowl, and the water should be changed completely ... | |
| kenyi african cichlid | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: ok so i must admit my tank is little crowded i have 9 medium-small sized chichid in a 30g right now ... A: It is always best to do 25% water changes every week to prevent ammonia in your water. Ammonia is ... | |
| tank mates chiclids | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a thirty gallon tropical tank with several zebra danio, an ottocinclus, and a bristlenosed ... A: Cichlids are all territorial, and aggressive. South American Cichlids are less aggressive than ... | |
| Red Empress cichlid died | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 foot tank of african cichlids, mostly malawi (electric yellow/mpanga/lombardoi) also a ... A: I'm sorry you have taken this the wrong way. A five foot tank may be only 50 gallons, I cannot ... | |
| Accidentally bought a Red Devil cichlid | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I went to the pet shop with intentions of buying a blood red parrot for my 60 gallon tank. The way ... A: As you know, blood parrots are quite timid, have no defense, and cannot be mixed with Red Devils. ... | |
| kenyi african cichlid | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: ok so i must admit my tank is little crowded i have 9 medium-small sized chichid in a 30g right now ... A: African Cichlids is always observation. Either he was bitten by another fish, or he had fin, and ... | |
| sick beta fish | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I wrote you last night but I had to do something for our fish so I went to petland and the fish guy ... A: I have no idea why he would sell you microbe-lift for a 2 gallon tank. It just doesn't make sense ... | |
| Molly giving birth | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 fish in a i don't know a 5 gallon tank. I got them Thursday November 5 and my molly was big ... A: 4 fish in a 5 gallon tank is too many fish. Mollys need bigger tanks, with alkaline water, and one ... | |
| angel fish | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 angel fish one is marble the other is white and orange how i can find out is male or ... A: It is impossible to tell the difference between male, and female Angel fish. When they form a ... | |
| Red Empress cichlid died | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 foot tank of african cichlids, mostly malawi (electric yellow/mpanga/lombardoi) also a ... A: The Red Empress grows to about 10 inches in length, and would need a 100 gallon tank. When we do ... | |
| sick beta fish | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: Help! Our beta seems to be dying. He hasn't eaten in a week, maybe just a pellet and he lies on the ... A: Water changes are good for bettas. A betta in a 2.5 heated gallon tank is okay as long as he has ... | |
| tank mates chiclids | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a thirty gallon tropical tank with several zebra danio, an ottocinclus, and a bristlenosed ... A: You cannont mix african cichlids with south american cichlids. African cichlids are much more ... | |
| african chichlids | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: but all the african ones seem to be doing odd. i established the tank with some guppy type fish as ... A: Wait and see if his condition gets worse. If your water chemistry is good, there usually isn't ... | |
| Betta Fish | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: My Betta is starting to lie on his side. He is still breathing but his swimming is becoming slowed. ... A: Your betta seems to have Swim Bladder Disease. Swim Bladder is caused by constipation which often ... | |
| new tank | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have just set up a new 55 gallon tank and I have 2 oscars, each are about 5 or 6 inches. I am ... A: I must tell you that a 55 gallon tank is too small for two Oscars. One Oscar needs a minimum of 60 ... | |
| two betta tanks--only one has film | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Lynda, We have two bettas in two small tanks (about 3/4 gal). We have twin sons, hence two of ... A: First I would like to mention that keeping bettas in 3/4 gallon bowls is not right. The bettas may ... | |
| Betta Fish | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have had a Betta for one week now. Got him last Sunday, he really would not eat much this week. On ... A: Your water chemistry is very important. Check to see if your water has ammonia, nitrites, or ... | |
| stocking and getting along?? | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me if these fish will get along well in a tank together. Ive been ... A: The betta only gets along with a few fish, and is best kept alone. He would not fit in with ... | |
| stocking and getting along?? | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me if these fish will get along well in a tank together. Ive been ... A: The betta would be a NO NO, like I mentioned before, the paradise, and the betta do much better ... | |
| betta fish tank | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a few betta fish. I am wondering about the tanks for these little guys. I hear they ... A: This is information on bettas, and how they should be kept: Bettas should be kept in 5 gallon ... | |
| Sick betta | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: my sister was changing out her fishes water when she noticed her betta fish, Neptune had these white ... A: This is not ick, but fungus. Treat him with "Tetracycline" as soon as possible. Follow the ... | |
| Male Siamese fighting fish | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: My male Siamese fighting fish started to make a lot of bubbles/foam at the top of his tank I cleaned ... A: Remove the female, he will kill her...this is not the way to breed of keep bettsa. Sorry you did ... | |
| Cichlid disease? | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: My African Cichlid tank is having fish die off. I have had ~1 fish die per week for the last month. ... A: It is hard for me to tell. The only thing that comes to mind is oxygen. Are they having enough ... | |
| heaters | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me which brand and wattage heaters you use for your unfiltered 5 gallon tanks? I keep ... A: I use Aqua Clear submersible heaters in all my tanks, and have had no problem with them. You can ... | |
| Betta tail problems | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: my male betta has been biting/eating his own tail! I noticed this today when i went to change his ... A: Bettas usually bite their tail if they are stressed. He should have a silk plant that you can buy ... | |
| stocking and getting along?? | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me if these fish will get along well in a tank together. Ive been ... A: I would not consider putting a paradise fish in with the fish your mentioned. The paradise is much ... | |
| Dont Know What I Am Missing???Please Help | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I Got A Tank Size(ft)front.I Got It Three Days Back And I Have Installed A Heater and Water ... A: First, you must let your tank cycle with no fish in it. To do this you buy a used sponge that fits ... | |
| yellow cichlid | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon tank that was been set up for about three mounts now. I used to have two gold ... A: Ho Aaron, Black month may be that he is picking up the gravel, make sure, if this is the case, that ... | |
| Breeding Bettas | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I want to try breeding bettas but this is my very first time. Is there an easy way of breeding and ... A: Breeding bettas is not easy. You must have at least a five gallon tank ready for them. You put the ... | |
| the building I live in | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: thought I'd note to you that the apt. building I live in is HUGE and it has plumbing issues and ... A: Since your tap water showed ammonia, this is why she is getting sick. The best cure for fin, and ... | |
| water tests | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: well, I went out and spent a small fortune on a better heater, ammonia testers, they still didn't ... A: We still have another problem. When changing to bottled water, we must make sure that it is pure ... | |
| Betta biting his fins | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have asked you questions before (10/16 betta fish sick) and I liked your thorough answers. Our ... A: If his fins are badly damaged, then it would be best to use an antibiotic. 7.6 is a little high for ... | |
| the building I live in | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: thought I'd note to you that the apt. building I live in is HUGE and it has plumbing issues and ... A: The problem is your tap water. Ask your Pet Store Manager if they are having problems with their ... | |
| Amonia! | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I just had the worse nightmare, well not the worse, she's ok...I just did the whole 100% water ... A: As I mentioned to you in a previous letter, I would not drink the water from your tap. The pipes in ... | |
| Betta fish | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have had my betta fish for about half a year. This past month, he has been sick, laying on the ... A: Too much medication is not helping him. Feeding him peas for a long time is also not good for him. ... | |
| how does it take the male to finsh making his nest,and be ready and breed? | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: how does it take the male to finsh making his nest,and be ready and breed?.my female is ready but ... A: Yes a 10 gallon is good, but do not leave them without supervision. You know when they are ... | |
| sick betta | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I really need your help. I am at my wit's end with my sick betta, Kublai. I have had him since July ... A: When heating water for bettas, you must do this very slowly, bringing his temperature up one degree ... | |
| Betta biting his fins | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have asked you questions before (10/16 betta fish sick) and I liked your thorough answers. Our ... A: (Thank you) We really do not know the reason why some Bettas bite their tails. I tend to think that ... | |
| jack dempsey and green terror | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a green terror and a dempsey in a 55gal. one of them will swim up to the other and stand side ... A: I'm sorry to read that you can no longer keep your 55 gallon tank. Make sure that your 29 gallon ... | |
| My Betta, BB | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: my betta, BB, is very sick. About 3 weeks ago I noticed that he was floating sideways in the tank. ... A: You are very welcome, and I will keep my fingers crossed, and say a prayer for him. Treat him for ... | |
| fin rot? + diet question | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: how are you? I think my girl has the beginnings of fin rot, and that is because suddenly there is a ... A: Yes, wash everything. Remove the gravel, and wash it well. I use a small pail, and swish the gravel ... | |
| sick cichlids | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: My african cichlids eyes bulge out. Then they come out and shortly after they die. Can you tell me ... A: It sounds like Popeye. Popeye is due to poor water conditions. Before adding fish to your tank, ... | |
| Why did my Betta Die? | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Hey Lynda, my betta just died. And i Was wondering what might have killed him. The morning he died ... A: He was certainly overfed, if your grandma fed him 5-6 pellets at the same time. Here is information ... | |
| fin rot? + diet question | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: how are you? I think my girl has the beginnings of fin rot, and that is because suddenly there is a ... A: Bettas should be kept in heated water. They are tropical fish, and need 80-82 degree water to be ... | |
| Unhappy Betta | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a male crowntail betta. I have had my share of bettas in the past, and all seemed to be ... A: Bacterial infections, injury and water quality are the most common problems for Popeye Disease. It ... | |
| Difficult Female Betta | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: A lot of us at work have Betta fish. We have a female we were trying to breed. She is VERY plump and ... A: Please do not try to breed bettas before reading up on them. They are not an easy fish to breed, ... | |
| My Betta, BB | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: my betta, BB, is very sick. About 3 weeks ago I noticed that he was floating sideways in the tank. ... A: Bettafix will not help him. "Kanamycin" is very good for Swim Bladder Disease, but sometimes hard ... | |
| Anorexic Betta | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I bought a betta about 2 months ago. I specifically chose it from the pet store because it was the ... A: Your Betta is showing signs of Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by poor diet, and ... | |
| Cichlids | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: 1. Can I put a Albino Tiger Oscar, Electric Blue Jack Dempsey, and Red Dragon Flowerhorn into the ... A: 1. No you cannot put these fish together. 2. Catfish, Severums, and Silver Dollars should go well ... | |
| how does it take the male to finsh,and be ready and breed? | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: how does it take the male to finsh making his nest,and be ready and breed?.my female is ready but ... A: Breeding Bettas is not an easy task, and is not for beginners. You must have a 5 gallon tank ready, ... | |
| Unhappy Betta | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a male crowntail betta. I have had my share of bettas in the past, and all seemed to be ... A: Bloodworms should be given to him once a week as a treat. Be careful not to give him too many at a ... | |
| Unhappy Betta | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a male crowntail betta. I have had my share of bettas in the past, and all seemed to be ... A: I would first check the water to make sure he has no ammonia, or nitrites. Ammonia, and nitrites ... | |
| betta fish and filter | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 5 gal starter aquarium kit and it has an aqua-tech 5-15 filter. I would like to know if ... A: Usually these heaters hold the temperature well, and you should have no problem. Personally, I ... | |
| Delta Tail Betta Acting Strange | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a Delta Tailed Betta, and have had him for 2 years. Originally, I housed him in a 1 1/2 gal ... A: You seem to be taking good care of Booger. He may be getting older. We never know what age they ... | |
| Betta lying on bottom of tank | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: My betta has been lyinig at the bottom of his tank for two weeks or more now. I tap the tank, and ... A: Your Betta is showing signs of Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by poor diet, and ... | |
| betta fish and filter | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 5 gal starter aquarium kit and it has an aqua-tech 5-15 filter. I would like to know if ... A: Healthy bettas are always making bubble nest. They blow bubbles to the surface. You will find that ... | |
| betta fish and filter | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 5 gal starter aquarium kit and it has an aqua-tech 5-15 filter. I would like to know if ... A: You will have to judge this on your own. Most bettas do not like filters, and then you must change ... | |
| Jack Dempseys | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: What size tank is good enough for four Electric Blue Jack Jempseys? They are only about 2 inches ... A: One Jack Dempsey needs a 60 gallon tank all to himself, and bigger is better. He is best kept ... | |
| jack dempsey and green terror "dancing?" | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a green terror and a dempsey in a 55gal. one of them will swim up to the other and stand side ... A: These fish are two very territorial, and aggressive fish. They would need a bigger tank. The green ... | |
| Afrrican cichlids | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 75 gallon tank that I sat up two months ago. My fish have been fine until last week when ... A: This is a mystery to me. It may be that you had a virus, some kind of bad bacteria in your tank. ... | |
| african chichlids | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: but all the african ones seem to be doing odd. i established the tank with some guppy type fish as ... A: You can buy ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and PH test kits at your Pet Store, and sometimes at Walmart. ... | |
| african chichlids | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: but all the african ones seem to be doing odd. i established the tank with some guppy type fish as ... A: Adding too many fish to a tank at once will kill your fish. Before adding fish, you must make sure ... | |
| Afrrican cichlids | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 75 gallon tank that I sat up two months ago. My fish have been fine until last week when ... A: Algae will not kill fish, and most African Cichlids do eat algae. If all your water levels were ... | |
| My fish have white spot how can i cure it | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a large tank and bought about 30-35 goldfish and other fish, but after 2 weeks they all got ... A: Your tank must cycle first before you put any fish in it. Ask your pet store for used gravel from ... | |
| protecting fry | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: We have just rekindled an interest in aquariums, and have one devoted to freshwater live breeders, ... A: I would think that one of your mollies produced the little black guys. Mollies may give birth ... | |
| Sick Betta | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: We have had our betta stormy for appx. 2 months in a 10 gallon tank with a filter and heater set at ... A: Clamped fins always indicate parasites. Parasites are always present in our tanks, and attack sick ... | |
| betta fish | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: My betta has had swim bladder 2x before and been ok with a days fast. He has been floating at the ... A: The main cause for Swim Bladder is poor diet, and overfeeding. For now you will have to treat him ... | |
| Golden Dojo | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old golden dojo and just noticed he is floating at the top on his side, I have ... A: This sounds like Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by poor diet, and overfeeding which ... | |
| Follow -UP :My poor Betta | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: My betta had been previously treated with Melafix due to an injury he sustained after being trapped ... A: Keep him in 76 degrees, and make sure when you change his water that the temperature is exactly the ... | |
| Betta,Clamped Fins, Listless then Darts, Sinks to bottom of tank. | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: My question is about my Betta "Little Havana" I call her little because when I got her she was about ... A: Clamped fins indicate parasites. I would treat her with coppersafe. I would also like to mention ... | |
| My poor Betta | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My betta had been previously treated with Melafix due to an injury he sustained after being trapped ... A: Melafix can kill a betta, you were lucky he survived. Bettafix is a better choice. Melafix is ... | |
| red Jewel Cichlid | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem with two of my red jewels. They were fine and over the last 2 days some thing has ... A: I would think that the dark patches are due to your water chemistry. Check you ammonia, nitrite, ... | |
| OSCARS & PLECOS | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: FIRST OFF, I HAVE A 45 GALLON TANK WITH A TIGER OSCAR AND A AFRICAN CICHLID. I'VE HAD MY OSCAR FOR ... A: Oscars need a 60 gallon tank all to themselves. One Oscar needs this space to grow. Two Oscars you ... | |
| New Betta | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I just got my new beta, George. He isn't eating anything at the moment. I only got him today so ... A: I'm sorry for the delay. For some reason, I am not receiving my questions in my e-mail, there must ... | |
| set up | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I know that I have to put the water treatment in then leave it till it circulates through the filter ... A: You must let your water cycle for about 4-6 weeks before adding a fish to your tank. Add water that ... | |
| Water Chemistry | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: What are the techniques of checking Water Chemistry? Please guide. A: You will find test kits at your Pet store for a small sum. You should have an ammonia, nitrite, and ... | |
| New 170G Set-up | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm about to purchase a 170 gallon tank and I was wondering what you would recommened. I'm ... A: My tube is transparent so I see him all the time. He now eats out of my hand. These fish are ... | |
| Betta acting strangely | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I just got a betta 2 day ago and he refuses to eat, I also noticed that when he's floating at the ... A: I'm sorry for your loss. I know how we get attached to our bettas, it is always love at first site, ... | |
| New Betta | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I just got my new beta, George. He isn't eating anything at the moment. I only got him today so ... A: When you bought your betta was he in one of those little cups, or an unheated tank? Knowing the pet ... | |
| Silver Shark | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: All of my Silver Shark are collecting on the side of the aquarium. They dont swim and dont eat any ... A: You must check your water, this is the first thing you must do as the cause could stem from your ... | |
| Tropical Cichlids | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm new to this hobby with fresh water fish tank 55g with cichlids. I started the tank cycling with ... A: First, I must tell you that an Oscar needs a 60 gallon tank all to himself in order to live a happy ... | |
| Setting up my cichlid tank | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I am setting up my first African cichlid tank using flagstone. I decided to go with Crab Orchard and ... A: Slate is nice, but make sure there are no cutting edges. If you live near a river, you may find ... | |
| Setting up my cichlid tank | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I am setting up my first African cichlid tank using flagstone. I decided to go with Crab Orchard and ... A: If the rocks tints the water, then I would not use it. Try boiling the rocks to see. If after ... | |
| grey gourmi | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a gray gourmi about 5 inches long.Its belly is very big bulging on both sides. Seems very ... A: He may be constipated, try feeding him a cooked frozen pea with the outer layer removed. Cut the ... | |
| New 170G Set-up | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm about to purchase a 170 gallon tank and I was wondering what you would recommened. I'm ... A: Severums get along with Oscars, and so does the bala shark. This is my experience since I had them ... | |
| Betta with Swim Bladder Disease or something worse? | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: First of all I've had my beautiful female betta, Missy for almost a year. She has lived in an ... A: Missy must be treated quickly. Overfeeding, and poor diet lead to constipation, then to Swim ... | |
| Tiger Oscars | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: They Some White Film Like Stuff On There Fins And Sides As Well As On The Bottom Of There Stomachs. ... A: Have you checked your ammonia, and nitrite levels? They should be, and must be zero, or safe. ... | |
| Betta tail problems | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 male bettas at home and i noticed one of them had a problem with his tail. At first it ... A: Table salt has iodine in it, and is harmful to fish. Aquarium Salt, or Sea Salt that you find at ... | |
| Betta acting strangely | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I just got a betta 2 day ago and he refuses to eat, I also noticed that when he's floating at the ... A: If you are sure that the water in the other tank is free of ammonia, nitrites, and that the nitrates ... | |
| Betta acting strangely | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I just got a betta 2 day ago and he refuses to eat, I also noticed that when he's floating at the ... A: This is not normal behaviour for a betta. It could be parasites, or Swim Bladder disease, or ... | |
| Betta tail problems | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 male bettas at home and i noticed one of them had a problem with his tail. At first it ... A: If his tail is split, or ragged then you must treat him. I do not know the size of his tank, ... | |
| lake malawi african cichlid 120 gal tank | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I work at a pet shop and the boss started an African cichlid tank... well now after about about a ... A: The best way to cycle the tank is to take a used sponge from one of your other tanks. If the tanks ... | |
| sick betta fish | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I just read an article you wrote on the betta. Exactly what you said....I bought him at Petco, they ... A: How refreshing to read that you gave your betta a nice home. A five gallon heated tank is perfect ... | |
| Bloated Beta | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have had my female Betta fish Pancake for a year and a half. I have noticed her stomach getting ... A: You must treat her with tetracycline as quickly as possible. Do not wait, every second counts. ... | |
| African Cichlids | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 35 gallon, all African Cichlid tank. 10 juveniles in all. 3 Kenyi, 3 Auratus, 2 red zebras ... A: I'm sorry to tell you that your tank is overstocked. Overstocked tanks bring stress to fish, and ... | |
| Mold in my plastic beta bowl | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I have asked questions in the past and every time it has been a success. I have 3 betta fishes in 2 ... A: You are very welcome Gay, I would like to mention when feeding bettas, we must give them small ... | |
| tank gravel | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I just recently set up a new 1 gallon fresh water tank. As part of the gravel I have used some ... A: Sharks grow very big, and need big tanks, some need 100 gallon tanks, and above. The Red Tail shark ... | |
| sick betta? | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I've had my betta for a couple of years now and he has always been very lively. All day today he has ... A: Complete water changes with a good conditioner have sometimes healed bettas of different kinds of ... | |
| tank gravel | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I just recently set up a new 1 gallon fresh water tank. As part of the gravel I have used some ... A: It all depends on what fish you are going to put in a one gallon tank. Not too many fish will live ... | |
| Convict mating | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: i have two baby convict and i'm pretty sure they are male and female. At what age or size do they ... A: Convicts are one of the easiest fish to mate. They can start spawning at 1-2 inchs. The difference ... | |
| sick betta? | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I've had my betta for a couple of years now and he has always been very lively. All day today he has ... A: The 7 day feeder was not a good idea. The Betta could have eaten too much, or it polluted your ... | |
| sick betta? | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I've had my betta for a couple of years now and he has always been very lively. All day today he has ... A: Bettas thrive in clean water, so a complete water change only does him good. I would not put old ... | |
| Mold in my plastic beta bowl | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I have asked questions in the past and every time it has been a success. I have 3 betta fishes in 2 ... A: Bless your heart for rescuing these poor fish, and yes they are much better off with you than those ... | |
| Mold in my plastic beta bowl | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have asked questions in the past and every time it has been a success. I have 3 betta fishes in 2 ... A: You are lucky that your fish are doing well so far. The Betta is a tropical fish, and should be ... | |
| African Chichlid | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have had an 55 gallon tank for about 15 years. About 18 months ago I switched to African ... A: I don't think it was he cold, because the temperature must have gone down slowly. You may have ... | |
| Betta Behavior | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I've had my male betta for ~2 months now and have started to noticed some unusual behaviors. This is ... A: It is difficult for me to know if there is something wrong, but usually a betta who eats well, is ... | |
| Wal-Mart sick fish | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I've been in battle with our Wal-Mart selling fish that for one, they have little to know info. ... A: I agree with you on Walmart. I have yet to meet someone working in the fish department that know ... | |
| Betta fish and heat lamp? | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering; my betta fish is in a smaller type aquarium would it be okay to use a heat lamp to ... A: No, a heat lamp would only make your water fluctuate, and Bettas stress with these lamps. Bettas ... | |
| Discus Open Wound | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old discus has a large, gaping open wound on his forehead(right between the eyes). I ... A: Poor thing, it looks really bad. Like I mentioned to you before, water changes are sometimes the ... | |
| Discus Open Wound | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old discus has a large, gaping open wound on his forehead(right between the eyes). I ... A: This looks very bad...and I would treat with "Tetracycline" Never put peroxide on a fish. This ... | |
| beata fish | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Do Betta fish sleep. For the past 3 weeks I have been putting a peice of lettuce in his bowl and ... A: Bettas need to have very clean water. It is not recommended to leave lettuce in a bowl. If your ... | |
| possible swimbladder issue-nothing working | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: My male betta started swimming on his side 4 days ago. I thought swimbladder issue due to ... A: The only thing you can do now is to try "Kanamycin" which is very good for Swim Bladder Disease, but ... | |
| Aquarium Salt | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I was advised by a very large pet store chain to add API aquarium salt to my fresh water tanks (0.5 ... A: It is good to add salt with Bettas, but seeing as he will be in a 5 gallon tank, this means that you ... | |
| Bloated Beta | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I have had my female Betta fish Pancake for a year and a half. I have noticed her stomach getting ... A: A betta's water should be changed completely every week, and in small tanks, twice a week. Keeping ... | |
| Beta Fish | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a ten gallon tank. Three female betas, three neon tetras and a bristlenose pescotomus. I also ... A: Treat them with "Tetracycline." Since they are fighting, a nip from another fish will eventually ... | |
| help | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: hey linda, you know that im having a fluval roma 90 tank can i have discus in there maybe 2? and ... A: Discus fish must have a 50 gallon tank or more. They prefer to live in groups when they are young, ... | |
| Green Terror sick | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I got a Green Terror 1 month ago, about 2 inches , he was fine when I bought him, now he has a huge ... A: As the fish get bigger, the parrots will not continue to rule. The green terror is sick, and fish ... | |
| Green Terror sick | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I got a Green Terror 1 month ago, about 2 inches , he was fine when I bought him, now he has a huge ... A: A 50 gallon tank is too small to house these fish. One green terror needs an 75 gallon tank all to ... | |
| compatability | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: and if not will it help if i keep a separator between them for a few weeks then take the separator ... A: I'm sorry to say that "No" the betta, and the jewel will never be able to live together in the same ... | |
| Betta fish constipation | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a male betta. He's always been very happy and healthy. A few weeks ago, I noticed his belly ... A: Swim Bladder is due to constipation, overfeeding, and poor diet. Feed him a cooked frozen pea with ... | |
| help please!!!! | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I am at a loss at to what I have to do to cycle my tank properly… I have tried so many things and ... A: Ask your pet store to give you some gravel from an established tank. Do not rinse the gravel. Ask ... | |
| Betta fish sick | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: We have had our betta for 2 months now. We first had him in a 1 gallon bowl but we decided to go ... A: Now it is more clear. Do not worry about your water, it is fine. Do water changes every week of ... | |
| Betta fish sick | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: We have had our betta for 2 months now. We first had him in a 1 gallon bowl but we decided to go ... A: When starting a new tank, we must make sure that it has cycled first. This means that the water ... | |
| Help! My african cichlids are all dying | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: After returning home from a fish buying trip, several of my african cichlids were dead. When we put ... A: If your ammonia, and nitrite, nitrates, and PH levels are normal, the only thing I can think of is ... | |
| Blue JD and Green terror | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: i have a 75 gallon with a blue Jack Dempsey that's about 1 3/4 of an inch long. I want to add a ... A: They do tend to grow very slowly, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch a month. At three inches the Jack gets very ... | |
| Betta fish sick | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: We have had our betta for 2 months now. We first had him in a 1 gallon bowl but we decided to go ... A: I would make a water change to get rid of the "Life Bearer" and add 2 teaspoons of diluted aquarium ... | |
| White film in betta tank | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a Beta his name is Sushi, he lives in an unfiltered 1.5 gallon tank with small colored rocks ... A: A 1.5 gallon tank is very small to house a betta, and a bamboo plant. They actually need a 5 gallon ... | |
| Blue JD and Green terror | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: i have a 75 gallon with a blue Jack Dempsey that's about 1 3/4 of an inch long. I want to add a ... A: I would not recommend keeping these aggressive fish together. The Jack Dempsey is true to his name, ... | |
| betta fin curling- ***NEW QUESTION**** | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently tried to breed one of my veil tail bettas with another fighter with no luck. There was ... A: After a fish has been sick, he is often weak, and may pick up a parasite. Parasites are always ... | |
| bete fish prego | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: for the last few weeks our female has been getting fatter/almost clear spots on her belly. she is ... A: I would not keep them together unless you plan on watching them very closely. The male could kill ... | |
| Betta with pop-eye and wont eat. | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed pop-eye on my Betta last night. I rushed out and got him medicine. He also has some ... A: It is difficult to know the reason why a fish gets popeye. The treatment I would recommend would be ... | |
| Sick Betta | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I got my betta 1.5 years ago from a friend who was moving. She was small and mostly white when I ... A: It sounds like she may have swim bladder disease. Swim Bladder is caused by overfeeding, and poor ... | |
| Setting Up a Jack Dempsey Aquarium | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a North American teacher living in Colombia and teaching math and Science. I put a small tank ... A: I would like to mention that Jack Dempseys do choose their mate. Once they will be able to spawn, ... | |
| why did my betta fish die? | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I woke up this morning to find my male betta dead we have only had him about 4 months or so it ... A: I do not know what happened to your betta, but know that when changing a bettas water, you should ... | |
| fish compatibility | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a green terror, Managuense, and an electric blue Jack dempsey in a 75 gallon tank. Will they ... A: These are very aggressive, and territorial fish. The Manguense may grow faster than the Green ... | |
| Fish disease | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 75 gallon tank with 4 gouramai 4 clown loaches 1 plecostomus and 1 arellius puffer, i just ... A: Maracyn 2 should work. Do more water changes for the brown algae, siphoning from the bottom, it ... | |
| Fish disease | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 75 gallon tank with 4 gouramai 4 clown loaches 1 plecostomus and 1 arellius puffer, i just ... A: Have you checked your water for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates? This is very important. When ... | |
| betta fish | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have three betta fishes. I used to have them each in a 1.5 gallon brandy snifter bowl, which they ... A: You are very welcome. Introduce them to tap water slowly using your usual water. Start by putting ... | |
| betta fish | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have three betta fishes. I used to have them each in a 1.5 gallon brandy snifter bowl, which they ... A: Do not worry about the PH, as long as the PH is always the same. Use tap water, and buy Amquel, or ... | |
| food | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering what the best food is for my gold severum, red headed green severum and blue acara. ... A: The Severum is one of my favourite fish. They are omnivores, and love blanched peas, leafy soft ... | |
| Jewel cichlid pregnant female sick | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a tank with only jewel cichlids in it. I have two females who have laid eggs a few times ... A: Jewels are usually good parents, and never eat the eggs unless they are fungus, or sterile. If you ... | |
| Pygmy Angelfish (Cherub) poop hanging | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Greetings from Guatemala Central America. I have a Pygmy Angelfish that has a long string of what I ... A: It is good to feed all fish peas once a week. It helps them clean out their system, and it is a ... | |
| Tail biting | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a male halfmoon betta. I have had bettas before but only the pet store ... A: Bettas do need heated tanks, and 5 gallon tanks are best. However, we must never bring the ... | |
| Pygmy Angelfish (Cherub) poop hanging | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: Greetings from Guatemala Central America. I have a Pygmy Angelfish that has a long string of what I ... A: Your Angel could be constipated. To avoid this, you must feed her a frozen pea that you have ... | |
| Sick Betta | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a sick Betta and I'm confused about how to treat him and I keep getting mixed information. He ... A: First do another water change to remove all the salt from his water. Salt will not help Swim ... | |
| yellow cichlid | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon tank that was been set up for about three mounts now. I used to have two gold ... A: If you are certain that the other two fish will not grow over 4 inches, then it should be okay. ... | |
| Our convict cichlid | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have tried more stress coat and it did not do anything for him.I feed them cichlid flakes daily ... A: He may be constipated. Constipation leads to Swim Bladder Disease, and if not treated quickly it ... | |
| Swollen Betta | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I am having a serious problem with my year and half old betta. His stomach/abdomen area is severely ... A: Your Betta appears to have Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by constipation, ... | |
| betta | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Hey Lynda its me anuhea for the third time im so sorry to bother you but this is serious now i just ... A: Only you know the answer to this question. If you see that your betta is in pain, then you know ... | |
| betta lump | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Hey Lynda its me anuhea again i was just wondering about the lump thing on my girl betta,when it ... A: I wish I could tell you, it is nothing serious, but I cannot. This is serious, and what will help ... | |
| betta fish | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: my betta stopped eating 6 days ago....he has no physical change in his appearance but is not ... A: Do complete water changes often. If he is in a 5 gallon tank, his water should be changed ... | |
| My Betta has stopped eating his pellets. | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I just read a response you gave someone else which has given me an idea of what the problem is, but ... A: If you changed all of his water, he is okay. Maybe the betta ate at him, which could have been the ... | |
| My Betta has stopped eating his pellets. | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I just read a response you gave someone else which has given me an idea of what the problem is, but ... A: When a Betta stops eating it is because he is sick. It sounds like swim bladder disease. If you ... | |
| final | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: hey lynda this is my overall choice now, 1 male bosemani, and 3 females 2 male guppies 4 female ... A: No, I'm sorry, the betta would not fit in because the Betta would take the male guppies for bettas, ... | |
| betta lump | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: well my brother and i have been raising fishes for years mainly bettas we love them so much we ... A: It is very difficult to diagnose a lump, but if it popped, I would think it was a boil, much the ... | |
| Betta died what to do with other fish in tank? | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I noticed that my Betta fish (that was purchased only two weeks ago) was not swimming as much in the ... A: Your betta had fungus. This is due to poor water conditions. Bettas get fungus when the water they ... | |
| yellow cichlid | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon tank that was been set up for about three mounts now. I used to have two gold ... A: I would have to know the names of the other two cichlids. There are so many tiger looking ones, and ... | |
| Ideal ammonia, ph, no2, and no3 levels for pacu | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: "Mr.Blub" is a 6yr old 18" pacu who is currently in a very dirty and too small 55 gallon tank. I ... A: Ammonia must be zero, Nitrites zero, and Nitrates should be low. The best way to cycle would be to ... | |
| sick betta | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a four month old betta that has developed a growth just below his head, actually it looks ... A: I can see the picture today, but I cannot see the bulge. His fins are still ragged, which means he ... | |
| sick betta | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a four month old betta that has developed a growth just below his head, actually it looks ... A: I'm sorry, your picture has a red X. A growth is very hard to diagnose. It could be a tumor which ... | |
| picking fish. | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: hey lynda, you know you said i could have 6 rainbow fish, 2 male 4 female could i have it like 2 ... A: Yes you can have 4 bosemani rainbows. Swordtails, and platies also. Tiger barbs are a big NO NO in ... | |
| picking fish. | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: hey lynda, you know you said i could have 6 rainbow fish, 2 male 4 female could i have it like 2 ... A: To house red, and banded rainbows you would need a bigger tank. They grow to 6 inches! They need ... | |
| Betta Fish Behavior | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a Betta (Creedy). He is almost 2 years old, living in a 2 gallon tank with three plants and a ... A: This sounds like Swim Bladder Disease. Swim Bladder is caused by poor diet, and overfeeding. This ... | |
| Beta Fish | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I bought my half-moon beta (yellow & beautiful) about a year ago. He has been kept in a ½ Gal. Bowl ... A: A betta should never be kept in small bowls, see his reflection, or cold water. He is a tropical ... | |
| Battle Weary Female | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: Lynda - I had three female Bettas in a 6 gallon tank for about 6-8 months now and just recently one ... A: A fish does not understand punishment. It is up to us to see that they are healthy, and happy, and ... | |
| one more qu.on heater | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: sorry for so many questions, Lynda, I was reading all the instructions on this little Hydor mini ... A: It is just a precaution. Make sure you disconnect it, and leave it time to cool down before you do ... | |
| Aquarium heater | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: Hope you are having a wonderful day! Just a quick question about heating my 5 gallon for my girl ... A: I always use heaters in my tanks. When you first put your heater into the water, let the heater ... | |
| setting up | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: hey linda its alex :) moms decided to get me this fish tank the Fluval Roma 90 Aquarium and just ... A: You can replace the platies with guppies, there is no problem. Little cory fish live in groups, ... | |
| betta fish might be dying | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have had my betta fish for 4yrs now and for 2 weeks he hasn't eaten and has been at the bottom of ... A: I'm so sorry for your loss. Knowing how attached we are towards this little fish, I know how hard ... | |
| red bellied pirahnas | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: First off, for a shoal of 6 red bellies, how big should the tank be? Also, is feeding piranha live ... A: You would need a 200 gallon tank to house 6 red bellies. They must be kept in schools. Feeding mice ... | |
| oscar lying on the bottom | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a baby tiger oscar that was doing just the day before and today it is just lying on the ... A: You must quickly try to find a place to house your Oscar or he will die. A tank needs time to ... | |
| setting up | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: hey linda its alex :) moms decided to get me this fish tank the Fluval Roma 90 Aquarium and just ... A: This list is too much for a 23 gallon tank. You have to remember that when adding fish, such as an ... | |
| White Spot on Algae Eater | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old algae eater - a plecostomus. He's been healthy his entire life, but recently ... A: The change may have stressed your fish. Stressed fish are vulnerable to parasites. Did you cycle ... | |
| oscars color | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: i am a new oscar fish owner. i have had mine for a month, he is an albino and he was a pale blue ... A: This is normal, oscars do change colour a little while growing. The more you vary his food, the ... | |
| growing | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: i have brought a tiger oscar before a month(1 inch size from mouth to tail) and am feeding blood ... A: You did not mention the size of your tank. One oscar needs a 55 gallon tank all to himself to grow ... | |
| Angel fish eggs | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: My angel pr. eat their eggs, so I pulled the leaf they laid them on. I took their water and put it ... A: A 5 gallon tank is really too small to raise fry. They will not last long in a 5 gallon tank. I ... | |
| betta fish might be dying | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I have had my betta fish for 4yrs now and for 2 weeks he hasn't eaten and has been at the bottom of ... A: You must have done something right to have kept him for 4 years. How refreshing to read this. He ... | |
| Expire date | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: Does betta fish food expire??? A: Yes it does. There should be a date on the package of food you bought. Frozen food such as ... | |
| floating beta | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I just bought my beta a few days ago and I placed it in a 1.5 gallon tank. I filled in with cold ... A: First you must never put a betta in cold water, but the same temperature he came in. You can buy a ... | |
| Betta big tummy | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: My female Betta Fish had looked okay when I bought her about 3 and 1/2 months ago. We had also ... A: She may have Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by poor diet, and overfeeding which ... | |
| red devil,,,that cannot float | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a red devil that is 5 yrs old,,,,all of a sudden she cannot float,,,she gets her way to the ... A: From what you are telling me, your red devil is showing signs of Swim Bladder Disease. SBD is ... | |
| male balloon molly's fighting | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: i have had a male balloon molly for a while, the other day i bought a new male balloon molly. ever ... A: When keeping Mollies you must have at least 3 females to one male. Keeping only males will cause ... | |
| betta with fin problem... | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a betta that is maybe 1 or 2 years old now... About a month or so ago she got a hole in her ... A: He is a beauty! You must quickly buy him an antibiotic for fin, and tail rot. "Tetracycline" is a ... | |
| cichlids | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: ok i have two types of cichlids convicts and jewels "(not the red ones) i wonder can they breed ... A: If the Jewels have no female, then yes it can happen that they breed with a convict, the same goes ... | |
| fry with fungus | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: ) We have talked a couple of times before. Right now I'm facing a new problem. Two weeks ago My ... A: You absolutely need a filter when breeding. Ammo-lock won't do. Water changes, and keeping your ... | |
| COMPATIBILITY | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: can i keep fighter fish with 6 widow tetra, 2 rosy barb, 2 kissing gourami, 2 parrot cichlid, 1 ... A: No, the betta would soon be killed by the severum, parrot, or angel fish. He would also be ... | |
| oscar | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: i don't know what to do. he swims sideways now and stays on bottom of tank till i feed him. what ... A: An Oscar may lose his eye as a result of Popeye disease. Popeye is caused by a bacterial infection, ... | |
| Dwarf Gourami Behavior | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a Dwarf Gourami (he is the only one) and two albino Corydoras. I understand that ... A: The cory catfish are not stressing him. Drawf Gouramis love plants, so I think maybe he should have ... | |
| Dwarf Gourami Behavior | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a Dwarf Gourami (he is the only one) and two albino Corydoras. I understand that ... A: Drawf Gouramis are timid little fish, and must have a well planted tank. The plants should be ... | |
| about my flowerhorn fish | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: for a long time approximately 1 month, my flower horn's stmack getting very large and he stop to ... A: This sounds like your Flower Horn has Swim Bladder Disease. Swim Bladder is due to constipation, ... | |
| Predator Tank | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I got a 250 gallon fish tank running for a month, I still haven't made up my mind in putting what in ... A: The Managuense Cichlid is a very aggressive fish. He will kill, and attack other fish. He is a ... | |
| stocking | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: i've asked you many questions before and you are so helpful. my question is about stocking my 75 ... A: That would be nice. You could also add 6 Rainbow fish, and if you like bottom fish you could add a ... | |
| betta fish | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: my betta stopped eating 6 days ago....he has no physical change in his appearance but is not ... A: Your Betta appears to have Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by constipation, ... | |
| african cichlids | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I am stocking my 55g. I would like to stock my tank with probably 10-15 african cichlids These are ... A: I know that they are less aggressive in schools, but big schools of 20-30 or more. They still end ... | |
| african cichlids | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I am stocking my 55g. I would like to stock my tank with probably 10-15 african cichlids These are ... A: As you know African Cichlids are very territorial, and aggressive. Changing the decor helps when ... | |
| Betta Fish | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions about keeping a Betta fish. I just got one yesterday, he is my third. The ... A: Fluctuating temperatures are deadly to fish. The Betta cannot take temperatures that go from 78 to ... | |
| kenyi cichlid | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: i just sent you an email. the female will not let the male alone, no matter where he tries to hide, ... A: This is not normal behavior. A fish that constantly chases another, is bad news. Are you sure you ... | |
| stocking my 55g | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: So i have been thinking abouut litterally every type of fish that is freshwater for my 55g, i have ... A: Bala Sharks get very big, and need 200 gallon tanks. Convicts, and firemouth cannot be mixed with ... | |
| Betta Tank Scum | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently asked some questions about getting a betta for my dorm. I finally got him about a week ... A: It is better to clean his tank by taking the betta out, and rinsing the tank out with warm water, ... | |
| bristle nosed pleco, tankmates | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: (again) after waiting for a bit from the gourami ordeal, i have added some zebra danios and an ... A: This is very unusual that your pleco is not eating. They do need wood, and any kind of driftwood ... | |
| setting up | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: hey linda its alex :) moms decided to get me this fish tank the Fluval Roma 90 Aquarium and just ... A: I gather that this is a 23 gallon aquarium. I'm from the old school, and go by gallons..lol If you ... | |
| Oswald (betta fish) | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: This is Juliette again (I'm the one who asked a question about whether or not my betta had fin rot ... A: I can understand how devastating this can be when we cannot find the right medication. Do a ... | |
| goldfish and betta fish | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Hey Lynda!! I have another question to ask you. You said that my betta fiush would get sick in ... A: There is nothing you can do right now to change your Betta's water. You cannot change him from tap ... | |
| still unsure | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Lynda, I asked you a question a week or two about some guidance for my 55 gallon tank. The tank ... A: I can tell you what fish you can put in your tank that might get along, but be aware that cichlids ... | |
| angel eggs | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I originally had 4 and 2 paired off. I do not have another tank to put them in so was not planning ... A: It is very difficult to know exactly what is going on. It takes lots of observation because Angels ... | |
| Betta feeding | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: The only food my Betta will eat is the frozen bloodworms. I have tried several types of betta food ... A: I guess the little man is really spoiled, and I know how you feel about starving him, I can't do ... | |
| Betta Fish | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a betta fish and lately I have been noticing that he has been very agitated lately. ... A: I have been breeding tropical fish for a long time, including the Betta. Bettas should never be in ... | |
| Sick betta: lethargic, transparent (follow-up) | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: We got the tank water changed out to remove the melafix. I'm going to the store today to look for ... A: I would not treat him with Melafix or Bettafix. He looks in bad shape to me, and I would let him be ... | |
| Betta Fish | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a betta fish and lately I have been noticing that he has been very agitated lately. ... A: Never put goldfish in with a betta. The betta is a tropical fish, and needs heated water of 80-82 ... | |
| betta fish | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have heard that you can put betta fish with other species of fish. So I was thinking about putting ... A: Never put a betta in with Goldfish. The reason is that a betta is a tropical fish, and needs 80-82 ... | |
| stocking 75g | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering if i could have 2 severums, a bala shark, pleco, and some cories in a 75 gallon, or ... A: Two severums would be okay, but a bala shark would need a 125 gallon tank. He grows to 15 inches, ... | |
| Sevrum with damaged fin | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help. We recently bought a pair of sevrums for our tank that are each approx 2 inches ... A: Fins do grow back, but he should be treated with a good antibiotic such as "Tetracycline" I would ... | |
| Oswald, my betta fish | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: When I bought my betta fish, he was the one who seemed to need the most care (he did not have a very ... A: Change all of his water using a good water conditioner such as "Stress Coat." Add a little salt to ... | |
| Feeding freshwater fish. | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: How often should I feed my freshwater fish fresh vegetables, once daily, weekly? A: Once a week, and on the day that you feed him veggies, feed him nothing else so he can clean out his ... | |
| Sick betta: lethargic, transparent | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has a redish female betta in a 5 gallon tank with two small plants and two small ghost ... A: Melafix is too strong a medication for Bettas. When using Melafix, we must use half the medication ... | |
| betta fish | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I've gone into the fish thing w/o any knowledge. I bought my kids a betta male fish because I was ... A: Bettas are Siamese fighting fish, and should be kept alone. The male will rip the little female ... | |
| betta fish | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I currently have a betta fish and a snail in a 5 gallon tank. I have had them for about three weeks. ... A: A betta should have all of his water changed once a week in a 5 gallon tank. Change all of his ... | |
| mixing fish | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: hey!, i have a tiger oscar(2 and 1/2 inch) and a yellow chidlid (inch) and a electric blue chidlid ... A: An Oscar needs a 60 gallon tank all to himself, and two you must double this..120 gallon tank. It ... | |
| my betta wont eat a cooked pea | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My betta hasn't eaten in two days he just ignores his food. He is floating kind of sideways at the ... A: It would be good if he eats the pea, and nothing else for 24 hours. If he refuses to eat the pea, I ... | |
| Epileptic Betta? | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: my friend has a Betta that looks sick. It looks depressed and hangs around the bottom of the tank ... A: I do not know what size tank your betta is living in, and I do not know what conditions the water he ... | |
| Female betta and her eggs | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: if I use a purified water enriched with minerals, would that be good in your book? I just hate the ... A: All females will drop their eggs when the time comes. You will know when she has a white spot near ... | |
| Bettas and Goldfish | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: how dangerous is it to have a goldfish and a betta in the same tank? Does the presence of a goldfish ... A: Bettas, and Goldfish should never be in the same tank for many reasons. The Betta is a tropical ... | |
| Barbs | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 40 gallon tank with one good size angel fish and one good size silver dollar can I put a ... A: You have one wicked Angel Fish! She has taken the whole tank as her territory, and there is no fish ... | |
| Cichlid | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a Blue African cichlid that has a dim sized sore with white bumps on it on its cheek. Also it ... A: Make sure your water chemistry is right. Test your ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. This is very ... | |
| Barbs | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 40 gallon tank with one good size angel fish and one good size silver dollar can I put a ... A: The answer is "No" Tiger Barbs are fin nipping fish, and they would harrass your Angel causing her ... | |
| cichlid possibly sick? | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: just checking on a few questions on electric yellow cichlid and came to notice your site. The ... A: I would think that he has Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by constipation. This ... | |
| tank water | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: if I use a purified water enriched with minerals, would that be good in your book? I just hate the ... A: Tap water is best, but always use a good water conditioner. Fish find in tap water what they find ... | |
| Breeding Jewel Cichlids | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Hey there. I have a 120L tank (approx 35 Gallons) with 2 red jewel cichlids, 2 silver sharks, a ... A: When jewels spawn, you would see the female laying her eggs, and the male fertilizing them. They ... | |
| my betta wont eat a cooked pea | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: My betta hasn't eaten in two days he just ignores his food. He is floating kind of sideways at the ... A: Your betta has Swim Bladder Disease which is caused by constipation. Constipation is due to poor ... | |
| Saltwater Platys? | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 29 gallon tank that I have had running for over 9 years. I the past I have had goldfish in ... A: I would not recommend salt with Tetras. They live in a low PH, and soft water. It is best not to ... | |
| betta | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a community tank and in this i have 1 beta, he keeps himself to himself and has never been ... A: Mollies (Black Moors, and Bettas do not get along) Either the black moor will nip at the bettas ... | |
| Angel Fish not well | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: My three year old angel fish started swimming upside down on saturday. He is now lying on the bottom ... A: Most of the time this is Swim Bladder Disorder. Swim Bladder is often caused by overeating, and ... | |
| Betta health-Aura fol. up ques. 9/9/09 | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have given Aura(lives in 1 gal tank) and Shamus(lives in 3 gal tank) their first dose of ... A: Fluctuating water is very bad for fish. A betta should have 82 degree water, and it should always ... | |
| African Cichlid and Nitrite Levels | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have four African Cichlids in an approximately 35-36 gallon tank. It had not been maintenanced in ... A: Do a 50% water change, and leave a space from your filter to the water in your tank so that the ... | |
| Betta feeding | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: The only food my Betta will eat is the frozen bloodworms. I have tried several types of betta food ... A: Try fasting him for 3 days, and then try feeding him Betta Pellets. If he can get use to another ... | |
| discus | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I just got two small discus . they are healthy and swimming well and every thing looks good but they ... A: You are very welcome. When a Discus fish starts pushing around another Discus, the one that is ... | |
| Saltwater Platys? | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 29 gallon tank that I have had running for over 9 years. I the past I have had goldfish in ... A: It is best to add aquarium salt to a tank, but this always depends on the fish you have, or intend ... | |
| Parachromis dovii female rotting lip | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a Parachromis dovii female months ago and I was recently feeding him krill. I had ... A: The Devil Cichlid grows to be very big. He will eventually need a 250 gallons tank, with good ... | |
| 100% water changes | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: You sparked my curiosity about the 5 gallon tanks you use with no filtration...the filter is so ... A: If you go without a filter, change all of the water completely one day a week. Use "Stress Coat" or ... | |
| 100% water changes | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: You sparked my curiosity about the 5 gallon tanks you use with no filtration...the filter is so ... A: The betta is the only fish you can do this with. He can live in an uncycled tank with no problem as ... | |
| setting aquarium up. | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: hey linda, we've spoken quite abit haha, my moms buying my an aquarium for christmas its far away ... A: An aquarium can never be too big..lol If your Mom wants to buy you a 20 gallon tank, then that ... | |
| Angel fish, different eye colour | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I am an amateur freshwater tropical fishkeeper and have just bought an angel fish for the first ... A: This has happened to me with a Marble Angel fish. I was worried too, but she lived to be 10 years ... | |
| reply. | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Sorry, i didn't know any other way to reply except to ask another question. I keep him in a 1 quart ... A: A betta should be kept in a 5 gallon tank. Bettas kept in samll bowls, tanks, and vases, will get ... | |
| plecostomus tank mates | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: My sister gave me her common pleco because she isn't strong enough to clean the tank and her husband ... A: A Pleco gets very big, and will get along with most fish. The only fish I would not recommend is ... | |
| power filter | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Hope you are well. I've got a much simpler question this time. Do you recommend any special kind of ... A: Bettas do not like filters. I keep mine in 5 gallon tanks, but change the water completely every ... | |
| discus | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I just got two small discus . they are healthy and swimming well and every thing looks good but they ... A: Discus fish are very difficult fish to keep. You must find the reason why they are not eating. ... | |
| Betta Fish | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: My betta has cotton fin fungus, I was told to treat it with Maroxy and it seemed to get a little ... A: Change all the water in his tank, and clean everything in it with warm water. Fungus is due to poor ... | |
| Betta Fish May be sick? | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I am a college student and last week I got a betta fish for in my room. He seemed fine the fist day; ... A: Bettas are tropical fish, and should have 80-82 degree water. Under this temperature they are cold, ... | |
| laying infertile eggs | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: My beta surprised me today by laying eggs. She has not been with a male. I have about five betas ... A: I would let her be for tonight, and would change all of her water tomorrow. Feed her well, but be ... | |
| Red and Albino 2' Tiger Oscar Cichlids. | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have two rather small great shape Oscars in a 55gal aquarium. They also share a home with the same ... A: I really couldn't tell you the reason why your Pleco is not eating. When fish do not eat, it is ... | |
| Feeding | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: i have a 55g tank that is stocked with 3 bosemani rainbows, 2 danios, 1 angelfish, 1 iridescent ... A: Kissing Gouramis are vegetarians, and will happily eat algae in a tank. To promote algae, you could ... | |
| Male and female betta | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a male and female betta, each one in their own 5 gallon, side by side. I've had them for ... A: This may happen, and it stems from the place you bought him. So many bettas die before they even ... | |
| Male betta | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a male and female betta, each one in their own 5 gallon, side by side. I've had them for ... A: Your betta had fin, and tail rot, and should have been treated with "Tetracycline" right away. Fin, ... | |
| wierd Chiclid behaviour | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a large I African Chiclid and he has been a great fish for me for about 1 1/2 years, I got ... A: Check your water for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Your ammonia, and nitrite levels should be ... | |
| Male and female betta | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a male and female betta, each one in their own 5 gallon, side by side. I've had them for ... A: Vinegar eels are also a good source of food for the fry. They are easy to culture, and take about ... | |
| Male and female betta | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a male and female betta, each one in their own 5 gallon, side by side. I've had them for ... A: Breeding Bettas is not easy. You should not keep them side by side. They should never see each ... | |
| Betta | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a betta that is approx 4 years old. He has been in my home for 6 plus months. I have him ... A: Water changes should be made every 5- 6 days in a 2 gallon tank. Try changing his water more often ... | |
| Red platy | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I just recently bought a female red platy and a male guppy at a respectable store. Once I got it ... A: Neither tank is ready for fish. The water must cycle. It must have zero ammonia, zero nitrites, ... | |
| Betta Eating Plants | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a male crown tail betta which I purchased about a month ago. He has been doing great in his ... A: I am no plant expert, but I would not try to keep a live plant in a bowl. Plants need food, and ... | |
| help!! | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I wrote you a few days back about a sick gold ram. Unfortunatly he didn't make it :(. The thing is ... A: Remove your carbon, and follow the directions on the package. Mine say one capsule for 5 gallons of ... | |
| Question about Betta fish. | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a male betta fish 2 weeks ago.I've had betta fish before as pets,but this is the first ... A: Bettas do well in in a neutral PH, but if your tap water gives you 7.6 PH, he will be okay. Trying ... | |
| help!! | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I wrote you a few days back about a sick gold ram. Unfortunatly he didn't make it :(. The thing is ... A: This is a bad case of fungus. It most likely happened at the pet store before you put them into ... | |
| Red platy | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I just recently bought a female red platy and a male guppy at a respectable store. Once I got it ... A: Never put a fish in a container, this would kill it! Could you write back to me, and tell me the ... | |
| re | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have 55 Gallon Tank and in it i have 10 fishes i did a water change about 2 weeks ago and i ... A: For starters I have to tell you that your tank is overstocked. An overstocked tank will stress ... | |
| Betta won't open fin & Tail | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Although my Betta is a very good eater,lives in clean Spring water,act's happy,but,he will not open ... A: Holes in fins, and tails indicates fungus. This is due to poor water conditions. You did not ... | |
| re | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have 55 Gallon Tank and in it i have 10 fishes i did a water change about 2 weeks ago and i ... A: A Pimedola Pictus can live in water of a 6.5 PH. They are happier when kept in two's or more. ... | |
| Betta behavior | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I read other questions but I can't find the answer to mine yet, so I hope you can help me. I have my ... A: Flaring his gills is normal. A male Betta will always blow his nest, this is also normal. ... | |
| Fish suggestion | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: quick question. i have a 55g tank stocked with 3 bosemani rainbows, one kissing gourami, 1 marble ... A: The pearl gouramis are timid, and shy, so I always kept two, or more of them. I have never had a ... | |
| Fish suggestion | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: quick question. i have a 55g tank stocked with 3 bosemani rainbows, one kissing gourami, 1 marble ... A: Angels are tricky. You could try one that is the same size, but there is no guarantee that the ... | |
| Possibly finrot | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a betta in a 29 gallon. Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate Nitrate 5. My betta has tears and some ... A: I tried to see the video, but it says that it is not available. Maybe it was recently uploaded. ... | |
| angelfish | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: i have had this 55 gal tank for 7-8 yrs. have total 7 fish in it. 2 are my angel fish. 1 black ... A: Your Angel may have Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by overfeeding, and constipation. ... | |
| Betta stress or fin rot? | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I had purchased a beautiful beta a week ago and his fins were full with no signs of any tears, or ... A: Fin, and tail rot is almost always due to poor water conditions. Have you checked your water ... | |
| Betta health-Aura fol. up ques. 9/9/09 | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have given Aura(lives in 1 gal tank) and Shamus(lives in 3 gal tank) their first dose of ... A: Unfortunately, I cannot predict what side effects a fish may have. The best way to know if they are ... | |
| Angel Fish not eating | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I used to have two three-year-old angelfish in my 29 gallon tank. One of them recently died due to ... A: When it comes to goldfish, I do not have the expertise to tell you what is wrong. I only know the ... | |
| sick fish | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: my African cichlid is 15 years old, and has had a spot behind the eye that keeps growing white, ... A: This sounds like Popeye. Popeye is usually caused by a bacterial infection. Injury, and water ... | |
| My pet betta fish | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: well this is a question on my pet betta fish ive had it for about 7 months and everything was going ... A: Your betta appears to have Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by overfeeding, and no ... | |
| Angel Fish not eating | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I used to have two three-year-old angelfish in my 29 gallon tank. One of them recently died due to ... A: Fin rot, cloudy eye, and film substance are all signs of poor water conditions. Goldfish should not ... | |
| Betta Fish | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a first year college student, and I would love to get a betta for my dorm. I've been doing a ... A: There is no difference in the care of these two Bettas. They both need the same living conditions. ... | |
| Sick betta :( | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I've had my female betta, Chloe for over a year. She is my second betta and she has always had a ... A: We get so attached to our bettas, it is just unbelievable how intelligent these little fish are! I ... | |
| Amount of fish in my tank | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering how many inches of fish I can have in a 29 gallon tank? Thanks! Becky ANSWER: Hi ... A: I'm sorry to tell you, but your tank is overstocked. A plecostamus will grow to 2 feet and a bala ... | |
| Betta Fish | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a first year college student, and I would love to get a betta for my dorm. I've been doing a ... A: You are very welcome. First when you bring your fish home, check the temperature of his water in the ... | |
| Betta fish health-Aura | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Aura lives in a 1 gal. tank with an underground filter, gravel,and a light for heating-@80 deg.I ... A: I hate to tell you this, but a betta must have a 5 gallon tank with a heater to be healthy, and ... | |
| Betta Fish | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a first year college student, and I would love to get a betta for my dorm. I've been doing a ... A: A betta needs a 5 gallon tank with a heater, a silk plant to rest on, and some little toy that he ... | |
| White Spots on the walls of the tank, Ick? | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gallons fresh water aquarium, populated with 6 Serpae tetra, 2 Ottocynclus Catfish, 6 ... A: Red Spot disease is usually found on Goldfish, but this can happen to tropical fish also. The only ... | |
| URGENT: Betta suffering after being handled | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Lynda, I am desperate and hoping you can help me help this little guy. This betta came to me ... A: Tetracycline is very good for fungus, however the fish must be caught in time as fungal infections ... | |
| White Spots on the walls of the tank, Ick? | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gallons fresh water aquarium, populated with 6 Serpae tetra, 2 Ottocynclus Catfish, 6 ... A: Ick can be found on tanks walls, gravel, etc. The fact that your rams seem to be scratching ... | |
| gold fish sink to bottom and die | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have had a 21 litre tank with a filter system in it for about a month now, originally I baught 2 ... A: Your problem is that goldfish need bigger tanks. One goldfish needs 10 gallons of water, 2 goldfish ... | |
| Breeding red wag platy | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 gallon aquarium in my room with 7 tetras, one sucker fish, and 6 platys. I have 4 girl ... A: At this stage, leave her in the tank, and let her have her fry. Some will be eaten, this is to be ... | |
| Betta fish and algae eaters | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a betta fish and have just purchased an algae eater. Now that I have gotten the algae eater ... A: I would have to know which Algae Eater, because there are many different kinds. If it is a regular ... | |
| Betta fish and algae eaters | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a betta fish and have just purchased an algae eater. Now that I have gotten the algae eater ... A: I hate to tell you this, but yes your tank is too small for an algae eater. Algae Eaters grow to 2 ... | |
| Betta fish and algae eaters | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a betta fish and have just purchased an algae eater. Now that I have gotten the algae eater ... A: Bettas don't usually attack algae eaters. Algae eaters must be fed. They cannot survive on algae ... | |
| black skirted tetra's eye | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: hey i was looking in my tank and i noticed one of my black skirted tetra's eye looked different from ... A: The little fish has Popeye. Popeye is caused by injury, poor water conditions ( high ammonia, high ... | |
| Trying to find out why my Pleco died? | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: The other night I was cleaning my 46 gallon fish tank (vacuuming the rock, water change, filter ... A: Many people think that they do not have to feed Plecos...this is wrong. Plecos must be fed. If you ... | |
| hole in betta fin | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a pet betta fish, and she recently began getting a hole in her lower fin. I don't have any ... A: A hole usually indicates some kind of fungus. This is mostly due to poor water conditions. In a 2 ... | |
| sick male betta | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: My male betta is 6 months old. About 2 weeks ago my male betta acted like he was partially ... A: Your betta is showing symptoms of Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by constipation, and ... | |
| molly | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: i have 3 female and 1 male ballon mollies and 2 small blue line sharks. in a 20 gals ... A: Blue Line Sharks need very big tanks. They grow to 4 feet in length, so if I were you, I would ... | |
| Blackghost knife fish | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I had a blackghost knife fish that wouldn't eat. I only had him for 10 days. Sadly he died this ... A: The Black Ghost must have a big tank of at least 50 gallons. A tunnel for him to hide in is a ... | |
| anesthetic only | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I want to thank you for your previous response... do you know anything about how to use clove oil as ... A: If you are thinking about operating on your fish, then I presume you know exactly what you are ... | |
| my betta "Blue" | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me the best medicine to use for a tiny open wound, to fight infection and speed ... A: Keep his water very clean, do a water change, and use Bettafix. Bettafix is a natural medicine, and ... | |
| sick betta | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: My betta fish has had a sort of white film over his head for many months, and I have tried getting ... A: Your betta is very sick, but the fact that he is still eating is a good sign. He appears to have a ... | |
| About my oscar | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: Could you please help me. I just bought a baby tiger oscar a few days ago. I have a 30 gallon tank(i ... A: A tank must cycle for at least 3-4 weeks before you can add a fish to it. Your water has not ... | |
| stocking | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: in my 38 gallon i currently have: 2 keyhole cichlids 3 blue rams 4 cories 1 britstlenose pleco 1 ... A: You could add one more drawf gourami, and that would be your limit. Keyholes are one of the nicest ... | |
| Sick Angelfish | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have had my new aquarium set up for about 2 months now. It has cycled so I put some fish in it to ... A: Once your tank has cycled, you must add one fish, then wait one week, check your water chemistry, ... | |
| Kenyi Cichlid | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I am excited to get answers! I am 3 questions I would really like to find the answers for. 1. ... A: Bless your heart for saving these poor innocent fish. Fish do not ask to be brought into our homes. ... | |
| angelfish | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: can you put an angel fish in a ten gallon tank for a short period of time?? i use a 10 gallon tank ... A: Yes you can put an angel fish in a ten gallon tank for a little while, until you know she is ... | |
| Silver Dollar | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: They are a 2 year=2,1 years=2 and a 6 month old that died. I see them upside down, gasping. Test ... A: When fish are gasping for air, it means they are not getting enough oxygen. Your filter must run, ... | |
| "Blue" the rescue team needs serious help! | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: my name is silver and my best buddy is named "blue" the rescue team. He saved my heart from being ... A: A tumour may be cancerous, and it may not be. Fish may live a very long time with non cancerous ... | |
| tail rot | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I believe that my keyhole cichlid and angelfish have tail rot. i treated them with melafix for a ... A: When fish get fin, and tail rot, it is mostly due to poor water conditions. Make sure you have no ... | |
| Sorry Re: My Mollies | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm really sorry I got ahead of myself and forgot to post a picture of my black molly that I'm ... A: Your molly is a male. You see the little pointed analfin. This is called a gonopodium. The ... | |
| pregnant mollie | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: small, angelfish, small inland creek and river crab, male black and yellow mollie and a female ... A: You need to have another cycled tank for the fry. I would like to mention that Angelfish, and ... | |
| sick betta? | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a male betta for about 2 months now, seemed OK til the past few days, lethargic, wont eat and ... A: For the time being, change all of his water, and use a good water conditioner such as "Stress Coat" ... | |
| behaviour | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: the man said they would be fine, they were in a tank together and were fine, but ever since i ... A: Unfortunately there is nothing you can do. The fish will continue to harass, and stress the other ... | |
| sick betta? | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a male betta for about 2 months now, seemed OK til the past few days, lethargic, wont eat and ... A: Your betta is showing signs of constipation. Constipation leads to Swim Bladder Disease, then ... | |
| behaviour | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: the man said they would be fine, they were in a tank together and were fine, but ever since i ... A: Rainbow fish are schooling fish, and should be kept in groups of six. Some rainbow fish grow very ... | |
| Breeding fish | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: What is the easiest fish to breed? ANSWER: It is hard work to breed fish, so unless you really ... A: Guppies are usually always pregnant, and give birth to live fish. You must have lots of plants for ... | |
| Betta fish | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Well, my betta fish killed the other loach in my 10 gallon tank. He is now the only fish in the ... A: It's difficult to know what a betta will do, but danios are fast, and the betta is usually slow, ... | |
| Betta fish | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Well, my betta fish killed the other loach in my 10 gallon tank. He is now the only fish in the ... A: That's one bad betta you have! Sometimes bettas get along with other fish, and sometimes the don't. ... | |
| Breeding fish | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: What is the easiest fish to breed? A: It is hard work to breed fish, so unless you really like this hobby, don't go into breeding. Read ... | |
| My Male Beta Sick | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a male beta 4 months ago and put him in a 10 gallon tank just for "pretty sake" because ... A: Feed him the pea, and nothing else for 24 hours. He must waste. Constipation leads to Swim Bladder ... | |
| Angel Fish not eating | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I also have an angel fish that is not eating. I have been giving her a variety of food - flakes, ... A: Stress Zyme, I never use. It says it helps the biological filter, but I find this hard to believe. ... | |
| unfortunate gourami | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: this gourami is very unlucky. he now seems to be developing fin rot. it is advancing quickly, and i ... A: I'm sorry to read this, but it's not the little man's fault, nor is it yours. I know we do not get ... | |
| white spots on Betta | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I hope you and your fish are doing well. I have a question about my Betta "Fishy". Fishy is a ... A: This does not sound good. He could have a fungus disease. I would try "Tetracycline." This is a ... | |
| Sick lamprologus Ocellatus | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: but now also, my once healthiest fish, my ocellatus has all the skin coming off of his head and ... A: When skin is coming off a fish, it usually means that you have ammonia in your water. This is ... | |
| Follw up on cichlid deaths | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have got the airstone along with the airpump.Its generating lot of bubbles which should help in ... A: This is too many fish for a 30 gallon tank. They are small now, but will be getting bigger. You ... | |
| Stocking My Fish Tank? | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 29 gal tank w/ 1 male betta & 2 otos, and some live java fern. It has rounded gravel ... A: All of the ones mentioned would be nice. The black tetras, and glowlight are both hardy little ... | |
| fish fighting | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: i just got 4 Serpae tetra, two Otocinclus, and a dwarf red gourami for a 10 or so gallon tank, one ... A: Serpra tetra are fish nipping fish. You will have to remove the gourami, or get rid of your Serpae ... | |
| Female Betta "Pregnant" | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Recently I tried to breed my bettas. The tank was a 20 gal with a large bowl in it, and I was ... A: Breeding bettas is not easy. You must have a tank ready for them, and lots of hiding places in it ... | |
| to much ammonia in tank | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i got a 20 gallon tank about 2 weeks ago. i probably should have let it sit for a while before ... A: Unfortunately there is nothing else you can do. Buy a used sponge, and do little water changes ... | |
| gourami worse | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i went to petsmart, and they said my watert chemistry is fine. i looked at medications while i was ... A: Swim Bladder Disease leads to dropsy very quickly. Dropsy is the hardest internal bacterial ... | |
| to much ammonia in tank | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i got a 20 gallon tank about 2 weeks ago. i probably should have let it sit for a while before ... A: Many people make this mistake, and unfortunately lose their fish. The best way to cycle a tank is ... | |
| 300 gallon tank | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I gradually lowered the level of the 300 gallon tank by half over the last 24 hours...the nitrite ... A: I see no reason why you couldn't add the Bricardi's. They are very helpful in raising fry that are ... | |
| platy fish | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a 15 gallon tank with 2 platys a black molly and what i call a sucker fish.dont know what it ... A: You must do water changes as your ammonia level will go up very quickly with fry. Use a siphon, and ... | |
| Stocking My Fish Tank? | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 29 gal tank w/ 1 male betta & 2 otos, and some live java fern. It has rounded gravel ... A: Upside down cat fish do not go well with bettas, neither do mollies. Since you cannot put mollies ... | |
| Betta fish - sick? | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm a college student and I have a betta fish in a 1/2 gallon plastic tank in my room. I've had him ... A: Your little friend is showing symptoms of Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is due to poor diet, ... | |
| 300 gallon tank cycling? | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I am setting up a freshwater 300 gallon tank, three weeks ago I filled it, added some pond filter ... A: There are little test kits on the market which tell you, your ammonia level, nitrite level, and ... | |
| gourami constipation continued | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: i went to petsmart, and they said my watert chemistry is fine. i looked at medications while i was ... A: It could be internal, and if this is the case, an antibiotic will help. The way you described ... | |
| gourami constipation continued | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: i went to petsmart, and they said my watert chemistry is fine. i looked at medications while i was ... A: I have heard of epsom salts baths for treating constipation, but it is my opinion, and this is only ... | |
| 300 gallon tank cycling? | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I am setting up a freshwater 300 gallon tank, three weeks ago I filled it, added some pond filter ... A: Have you checked your water chemistry in your 300 gallon tank? If you have would you write back to ... | |
| Help with gourami (parasite?) | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have recently set up a 30 gallon freshwater tank. i have several plants and a dwarf gourami (im ... A: Your Gourami is constipated. Constipation if left untreated will lead to Swim Bladder Disease, and ... | |
| ick in tank | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: we recently lost 10 fish in our aquarium after an accident that broke the tank and all the fish ... A: You lost your fish because your tank had not cycled. Before putting any fish into your tank it must ... | |
| Oscar fish and arowana | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 Oscars fish(Doo Doo and Dum Dum) and 1 silver arowana(Dannie) in 90 gallon tank. They are ... A: Oscars, and Arowanas need very big tanks. One Oscar needs 60 gallons of water all to himself, and 2 ... | |
| 300 gallon tank cycling? | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I am setting up a freshwater 300 gallon tank, three weeks ago I filled it, added some pond filter ... A: There is not much you can do, except do 10% water changes everyday until you get your water ... | |
| Oscar Fish Agressive towards me | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 Oscars in a 125 gal fish tank. Ollie a 4 Yr. old Albino Oscar who is 14" long and Freddie a ... A: This is hilarious, I'm sorry, but find this funny. I know that it really isn't, and is a problem. ... | |
| Follw up on cichlid deaths | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I had written to you a week back on my cichlid death.But I did not get an option to follow up,rather ... A: I am so pleased to know that your fish are doing well. I would not take a chance, and continue to ... | |
| fire eel | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I am wanting to add a fire eel to my aquarium. I was planning to put it directly into the 150 gallon ... A: The minimum size tank would be 55 - 60 gallons. He would be better off in the 150 gallon, but I can ... | |
| fire eel | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I am wanting to add a fire eel to my aquarium. I was planning to put it directly into the 150 gallon ... A: I see no problem with other fish, unless they are very small fish. However, even when small, the ... | |
| red tail shark | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I was reading your answer to someone's question about the red tailed shark and you said that red ... A: This is good that he is not shy, and well acclimated. Maybe drop a little more in at night. Things ... | |
| red tail shark | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I was reading your answer to someone's question about the red tailed shark and you said that red ... A: This is a problem with tiger barbs, they are quick, and gobble up everything in sight! Try feeding ... | |
| Weather Loaches | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I had two small about five inch long weather loaches. I kept them in a ten gallon tank, with a red ... A: When fish attack other fish, it is mostly because the fish who is attacked is sick. Bettas usually ... | |
| tiger barbs | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 tiger barbs in a 4 gallon tank. But i have 2 problems. One of the fish has little white ... A: Tiger Barbs should be kept in bigger tanks, and in groups of 6 or more. They are a schooling fish, ... | |
| red tail shark | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I was reading your answer to someone's question about the red tailed shark and you said that red ... A: Tiger barbs are fish nippers, nasty little fish, but when kept in groups will constantly chase each ... | |
| Will this work? | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey i am trying to come up with a stocking list for my 55g with 2 hagen aquaclear 110s ( 1000GPH ) ... A: Clown loaches would not do well with an Oscar. Oscars grow very rapidly, while the little clown ... | |
| Angel fish | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have two mating angel and after 6 attempts to hatch babies they finally had some..The babies are ... A: When you took the parents away, did you put them into a cycled tank? Was the ammonia level, and ... | |
| Will this work? | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey i am trying to come up with a stocking list for my 55g with 2 hagen aquaclear 110s ( 1000GPH ) ... A: An Oscar needs a 55 gallon tank all to himself. Bala Sharks grow very big, and should be kept in ... | |
| Betta Fish breathing | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I just bought my first Betta fish a few weeks ago and from time to time his gills open really wide. ... A: This is nothing to worry about, unless he is in a very small bowl or container. In this case it ... | |
| Jack Dempseys | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me what they like to eat? can i put other fish with them? i have a pleco that is a bit ... A: The Jack Dempsey is true to his name, and is very aggressive, territorial, and violent. For this ... | |
| 29 Gallon Aquarium Stocking? | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 29 gallon tank that has been up and running for a year now, currently stocked with one male ... A: This is a good choice. These fish should get along with your betta. However, bettas all have ... | |
| 3 year old betta fish with silver scales | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old blue betta fish developped a silver discoloration at the base of his dorsal fin over ... A: This is a fungus infection. Change all of his water using a good water conditioner. Add a little ... | |
| Breeding Jewel Cichlids | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Hey there. I have a 120L tank (approx 35 Gallons) with 2 red jewel cichlids, 2 silver sharks, a ... A: Depending on the ammonia, or nitrite traces you have, you will have to do water changes. Write me ... | |
| Breeding Jewel Cichlids | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey there. I have a 120L tank (approx 35 Gallons) with 2 red jewel cichlids, 2 silver sharks, a ... A: Many things could have happened here. First, when breeding jewels, they must have their own tank. ... | |
| I'm going to be honest with you here | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm going to be honest with you here, though the children are well behaved and give me no trouble, I ... A: We are only human, and can do so much. When our minds, and bodies say it is too much, then it is. ... | |
| Strange Betta Markings | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My Betta seems to have a normal size head,but,his body is very thin and narrow for it, he doesn't ... A: This is probably the answer you were looking for... Hi Lea, First I would like to tell you that ... | |
| elaphant nose /Ubangi mormyrid | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I've had this fish now for several months and he seemed to be growing fine.At first he was very ... A: The Elephant Nose is very hard to keep, and should never be kept with a Black Ghost. They both give ... | |
| cause of death for electric yellow cichlid | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I hope you are doing fine.I have a tank of about 30 Gallons and it houses about 5 pairs of African ... A: Make sure there is enough oxygen in your tank. The water from your filter should splash down to the ... | |
| wanted to give you an update | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to give you an update on my fish. The cory catfish are doing great. I've got another ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the accident, but happy that he is alive. He will recover, it may take ... | |
| Oscars | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 oscars in a 53 gal tank,they are about 3 1/2 to 5 inches, my question is how much and how ... A: A 53 gallon tank can hold just one Oscar. Oscars will grow very big, but if they do not have the ... | |
| fish deaths | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 gallon tank that I set up 5 weeks ago. Prior to this Wednesday, I had 3 male guppies, 3 ... A: The problem is that you added too many fish at once. When adding fish to a tank, you must do this ... | |
| sick fish | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a 150 litre tank with 3 Angels 3 dwarf guarmis, one silver shark, 2 plattys, (and lots of ... A: I would like you to check your tap water to see what the PH is. Sometimes, the PH changes with ... | |
| cause of death for electric yellow cichlid | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I hope you are doing fine.I have a tank of about 30 Gallons and it houses about 5 pairs of African ... A: Having nothing to see if your water chemistry is good will be very difficult for you. I hope you ... | |
| red tail black shark | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I read your reply to a previous question, stating that red tail black sharks should be kept ... A: The Aurora Cichlid is an African Cichlid, but he is one of the less aggressive ones. He is still ... | |
| oscars | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 oscars in a 75 gal tank. One of them has an eye that is swoolen as to be bulging out of its ... A: Four Oscars in a 75 gallon tank is three too many. One Oscar should have 60 gallons all to himseld ... | |
| betta fish | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: My beta is very sick. he swims backwards only and erratically and struggles to stay from floating ... A: Your betta has Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by poor diet, and overfeeding with ... | |
| cause of death for electric yellow cichlid | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I hope you are doing fine.I have a tank of about 30 Gallons and it houses about 5 pairs of African ... A: I would suspect that your water chemistry is not right. Please check it to make sure. Ammonia ... | |
| Betta has a swollen black/red lower lip. | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: My female betta has a swollen red and black lower lip. I'm guessing it's from rubbing her lips too ... A: Poor little betta. It is not good to let Bettas see each other. It stresses them, and stress ... | |
| suprise fish! (me again) | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey! Today I was out for a little while and I came home and found a ten gallon tank with a baby ... A: Since the Betta is now in your new tank, you must do 25% water changes every 2-3 days until your ... | |
| cycling | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I a week ago I bought a 55 gallons tank. I'm a new in this hobby and didn't know about the nitrogen ... A: I am not a plant expert, and know very little about plants. We have a plant expert the team. ... | |
| cycling | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I a week ago I bought a 55 gallons tank. I'm a new in this hobby and didn't know about the nitrogen ... A: It is fungus. Do not worry about it. Clean your wood, and tank walls, and the leaves on your ... | |
| cycling | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I a week ago I bought a 55 gallons tank. I'm a new in this hobby and didn't know about the nitrogen ... A: Cycling a tank is very important before putting any fish into your tank. Have you checked your ... | |
| my Beta fish is | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: okay i have a male Beta and a female betta and we put them both in a 10 gallon tank together. we saw ... A: Never put a female betta, and male betta in the same tank. The male would kill the female. Bettas ... | |
| my Beta fish is "pregnant" i think.. | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: okay i have a male Beta and a female betta and we put them both in a 10 gallon tank together. we saw ... A: A female betta will not explode, she will simply let her eggs go, so do not worry about this. You ... | |
| betta fish | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: how can i tell if my betta fish 9(aka) fighting fish is a girl or boy? A: The female betta has short fins, the male has long fins. When they are young it is difficult to ... | |
| jack dempsy | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: i feed my fish all kinds of food shrimp crickets flakes n feeder fish flakes n pellets he dont like ... A: When feeding worms, you must buy them at the bait store, and put them in oats for a week or so to ... | |
| me again | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: my fish didn't survive the night. But thank you so much for all your help! I think he was a little ... A: Your tank must cycle or you will keep losing fish. The best way to cycle a tank is to let it run ... | |
| me again | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: my fish didn't survive the night. But thank you so much for all your help! I think he was a little ... A: I'm sorry you lost your little pet, it is so heartbreaking when we lose a betta. We get so attached ... | |
| Guppie birth complications | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: We have had 2 guppies die now while pregnant. They get so large that their abdomen either splits ... A: You must let nature take it's course, and not squeeze the mother's belly. It usually takes 21 days ... | |
| guppies. | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: i have just recently bought 3 male and 3 female guppies. there is 1 angle fish in there.. will the ... A: Yes, your fish will try to eat the fry. The angel fish, and the guppies will swallow them up. ... | |
| Guppie birth complications | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: We have had 2 guppies die now while pregnant. They get so large that their abdomen either splits ... A: Are you keeping them in a small tank for them to have their fry, or hatchery? If you are, this ... | |
| Me again! | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I asked you yesterday about my beta fish. And this morning I went and bought E.M. Erythromycin anti ... A: Be very careful not to overdose. Overdosing is just as dangerous as no treatment at all. Make sure ... | |
| fish population | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: hey, i have my 2 blood parrots still my jewel and my 2 tinfoils, no where would take any of them... ... A: As you know tinfoils get very very big. I would not add anymore fish to your tank. Remember that ... | |
| Betta Compatibility | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a male betta from a friend of mine. I currently have two tanks I could put him ... A: None of these fish will be compatible with your betta. The red glass barbs are fin nippers, and ... | |
| betta with eggs | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Our female beta dropped some eggs and made a bubble nest to put them in! She is alone in her tank ... A: The little female will look after the sterile eggs for a little while. The eggs being sterile, will ... | |
| Is my fish sick, dying, or fine? | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a beta fish, who I have owned for a month or so, and was young when purchased. I change his ... A: Your pet has fin, and tail rot. This is mostly due to poor water conditions. You will have to ... | |
| angelfish | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: my angel fish has a growth on it's upper lip, it has been there for a while but hasnt impaired its ... A: It is very difficult to diagnose a growth. It could be a tumor which is or is not cancerous. ... | |
| Baby bettas? | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: ok I bougt a betta female at petco.(her name is Kolbie) she is 1.5in. I did research on bettas so I ... A: I will tell you a little on breeding bettas. The female should be very well fed before, and after ... | |
| Setting up a tank for a betta fish | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I’m planning to set-up separate 5-gallon tanks for each of my two betta fish and need to get filters ... A: You are very welcome Rozalia. Give your Betta the entire pea. It is good that you are varying his ... | |
| Setting up a tank for a betta fish | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I’m planning to set-up separate 5-gallon tanks for each of my two betta fish and need to get filters ... A: The best way to cycle a tank is to let it cycle with no fish in it using a used sponge in your ... | |
| Betta fish breeding | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: How do I tell if my betta fish is a boy or a girl its fins are all riped and shortish. Please help ... A: Males, and females must be mature. Females must be ready. When the females are ready they have a ... | |
| Whats wrong with my new Betta? | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I am Hannah. I am having some trouble with my new Betta, Rannoch. I have only had one other Betta, ... A: When a betta stops eating it is because he is sick, or stressed. He may not like the food you are ... | |
| Betta fish sexing | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: How do I tell if my betta fish is a boy or a girl its fins are all riped and shortish. Please help ... A: When male bettas are young it is quite difficult to tell whether they are male or female, but I ... | |
| angel fish | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I got a 46 gallon tank about a month ago. it came with and angel fish, a barb and a chinese sucker ... A: If you want to keep your Angel, you will have to buy him/her another home. Mollies thrive in ... | |
| Dead red belly pacu and almost dead tiger barb | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: two tiger barbs, one lamprologus ocellatus and five zebra danios in it. my pacu started developing ... A: Firstly I would like to mention that a Pacu gets very big, and need at least a 250 gallon tank. You ... | |
| sick catfish | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I noticed last night that one of my catfish has cloudy eyes(this morning blue cloudy eyes) and he is ... A: The little catfish does not have Ick. The causes to cloudy eye are many, but the most common one is ... | |
| angel fish | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I got a 46 gallon tank about a month ago. it came with and angel fish, a barb and a chinese sucker ... A: Have you checked your water chemistry to see if it is right, and that your tank has cycled properly. ... | |
| Beta Not Floating | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a lovely red beta which came down with an illness some time ago: I suspect the swim bladder, ... A: When constipation leads to Swim Bladder, and the pea does not work, you will have to treat him with ... | |
| New Tank - Sick Guppies - Water Quality Issues | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I just started up our very first aquarium. It's a 20 gallon tank. We have a bubble ... A: Ammonia is the number one killer of fish. It is a waste of money to try and cure them if your ... | |
| Betta fish: Very sick | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have one female betta fish who has been acting odd lately. I got sick with pneumonia in the spring ... A: I don't want to argue with your parents, as they are partially right. In an established tank, you ... | |
| Serpae tetras and a Betta | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: A few days ago I Followed the adviec you gave me about My thirty Gallon tank. I removed my ... A: You are very welcome. Pristella's are very pretty, and yes they do well with Betta fish. Be sure to ... | |
| betta fish acting weird | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently go a female betta fish. She has been fine for the first couple of weeks but now she is ... A: Your Betta is constipated. Constipation is serious, and leads to Swim Bladder Disease. If left ... | |
| Serpae tetras and a Betta | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: A few days ago I Followed the adviec you gave me about My thirty Gallon tank. I removed my ... A: Not all tetras have the same character. The Serpae must be kept in a school of their own kind, and ... | |
| fishless cycling | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: am i correct in assuming that the water in a new tank being readied for cycling is to be treated ... A: I do not believe in using fish to cycle a tank. This is almost sending the poor fish to his death, ... | |
| treating water | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: am i correct in assuming that the water in a new tank being readied for cycling is to be treated ... A: Fill your tank with tap water, and let it cycle on it's own for 3-4 weeks. Add the right amount of ... | |
| Betta fish: Very sick | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have one female betta fish who has been acting odd lately. I got sick with pneumonia in the spring ... A: Do not heat her water too quickly as this is deadly to fish. Heat it up very very slowly. One ... | |
| Tankmates for Red-tailed shark | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon tank tha Sadly now only contains a red-tailed Shark, A cory cat, and a chinese ... A: Female Bettas are just as aggressive as the male, therefore should not be kept together in a tank. ... | |
| Tankmates for Red-tailed shark | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon tank tha Sadly now only contains a red-tailed Shark, A cory cat, and a chinese ... A: All little cory fish get along, and school together. They make good tank mates for the betta. A ... | |
| Tankmates for Red-tailed shark | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon tank tha Sadly now only contains a red-tailed Shark, A cory cat, and a chinese ... A: Unfortunately Red Sharks should be kept alone. They are aggressive, territorial, and as they get ... | |
| Fighter Fish- lump growth | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I think my fish is a Betta, I can't say i know. My fish has a lump growth on its face below his ... A: If you get him a 5 gallon tank, a betta does better without a filter or air pump, as long as you ... | |
| Fighter Fish- lump growth | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I think my fish is a Betta, I can't say i know. My fish has a lump growth on its face below his ... A: Your fish is a betta. Bettas should be kept in 5 gallons of water. Bettas kept in small bowls, ... | |
| what to feed my oscar | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: now walter is all better and wants to eat.feeding him comets or worms out of the garden must not be ... A: Comets, feeder fish, and worms from your garden are not good for your Oscar. Comets, feeder fish ... | |
| too many choices | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: before reading your answers i did a lot of looking on the net and i think that i might not be suited ... A: I just wrote you a letter...here goes again...lol Nice hardy fish, with no problems would be Rainbow ... | |
| accounting | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: just went back to read your bio. i am an accountant. 60 y/o hoping to retire soon and i hope to ... A: Keeping tropical fish is a passion. You will soon see if you like this hobby or not. You will have ... | |
| south american ciclids | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: ..i have been reading your q&a's. i am new to fish. have a 14 gallon tank with barbs and tetras and ... A: You must let your tank cycle for around 3 weeks without putting any fish in it. Let your tank run, ... | |
| Oscar | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 6 inch oscar yesterday and today hes got film over his eyes and scales are falling off? ... A: Make sure there is enough room for two of them. One Oscar needs a 55 gallon tank all to himself, ... | |
| help me if you can plz | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: like no scales on it and the other female eats on it some times, also the other female guppy which ... A: Check your water to make sure it is free of ammonia, and nitrites. They should be zero, or safe. Do ... | |
| Jack Dempsey sick? | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I've had a Jack Dempsey for about a year and just noticed that its color had turned very black. It ... A: I would like you to check your water first for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Ammonia, should be ... | |
| Fish- Betta's Health | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I brought my Betta a few months ago and I'm not sure if it's healthy or not. It just seems to float ... A: You are very welcome.. Cook the pea in water, for about 3-4 minutes, then remove the outer layer, ... | |
| Betta Behavior | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: My betta has been acting differently lately. He used to meet me at the top of his tank when it is ... A: Your Betta seems to have Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by constipation which was ... | |
| Aquarium for a Betta Fish | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm setting up aquariums for my two betta fish. Due to space limitations, I need to go with smaller ... A: Feed him the whole pea without the first layer. Make sure he eats the pieces, and they don't fall ... | |
| Oscar | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 6 inch oscar yesterday and today hes got film over his eyes and scales are falling off? ... A: Have you checked your water? Has your tank cycled? Your water should have zero ammonia, zero ... | |
| Aquarium for a Betta Fish | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm setting up aquariums for my two betta fish. Due to space limitations, I need to go with smaller ... A: Bettas do better without filters. It is better to change all of his water every 5-6 days using a ... | |
| Male Mollies - chasing each other | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: ) I just have a quick question. I usually ask Richard about my molly problems, but he's on ... A: Mollies do chase each other in a playful manner. If they are not hurting each other, let them be, ... | |
| sick oscar | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a tiger Oscar i bought about 2 month ago, it is about 5-6 i was feeding it comets,feeder ... A: Your fishy is constipated. You will have to treat him with a good antibiotic such as "Kanamycin" or ... | |
| Sick pleco | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: My pleco sits in the same spot as always right underneath the filter, he sometimes moves at night ... A: Your Pleco is slowly starving. Buy him sinking pellets made for plecos, and sinking shrimp pellets. ... | |
| Fish- Betta's Health | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I brought my Betta a few months ago and I'm not sure if it's healthy or not. It just seems to float ... A: A betta that does not eat is sick. White tips is the beginning of fungus. You must treat him with ... | |
| Sick Betta | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Here is a photo of my sick beta. He has been sick for 2 weeks with not eating and just hanging at ... A: This is a better picture than the first one I saw. I am now thinking that he may have "Hole in the ... | |
| sucker fish | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I bought an algae eater at the local walmart with some other molly fish. the molly fish are doing ... A: When plecos die like this, it is usually because they were not fed. Some stores do not feed them, ... | |
| african cichlid tank | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have just set up a Lake malawi cichlid tank for mbunas. I have placed rocks all the the bottom to ... A: I would not keep the Bubblebee or the Kenyi. The Bubblebee would get too big for your tank, is more ... | |
| Sick Betta | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Here is a photo of my sick beta. He has been sick for 2 weeks with not eating and just hanging at ... A: Poor Betta, he is in very bad shape. Do a complete water change, using a good water conditioner. ... | |
| betta fish | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I just gott a girl betta fish but I have had the boy for almost a year now but the girl is realy ... A: Female bettas do not usually blow bubbles nest. If they do, it has nothing to do with spawning. ... | |
| Sick Betta | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: My Betta has been really lethargic, laying on the bottom 24 / 7 and not eating for several weeks ... A: Poor little fish. A fish that stops eating should be treated immediately. It always means that ... | |
| Beta Fish is sick | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: My beta is just laying at the bottom of the tank in the corner,he won't swim, looks like the top ... A: You must act quickly or you will lose your Betta. When fins are clamped, it is because he has ... | |
| My new oscar | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey Lynda, you seem to be well experienced in fish, that is great. I bought an Albino Tiger Oscar ... A: He will be happy if kept alone in your 50 gallon tank. This is a new home for him, so he is a ... | |
| stocking 55 gallon | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a 55 gallon fish tank with 6 zebras, 2 ott catfish, 2 peppered cory, 2 albino corys, and 1 ... A: The red tail Shark is not recommended for a community tank. He is very aggressive, and intolerant. ... | |
| stocking options | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 26 gallon tank i was wondering if i put 1 red tail shark,with six or seven mollies and ... A: A red tail shark should always be kept alone. He is aggressive, intolerant, and as he gets bigger ... | |
| white cloud mountain minnow | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: We recently set up a new tank and put in 3 white cloud mountain minnows after 48hrs preparation of ... A: These small tanks that they sell are really money making machines. For just a little more money you ... | |
| 55 gallon stocking | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: How does this sound for a 55 gallon? 4 danios 1 male swordtail 3 female swordtails 6 cories 2 angels ... A: (1)You could add 3 female guppies, and one male, and you could add 3 female platys. ( The swordfish ... | |
| white cloud mountain minnow | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: We recently set up a new tank and put in 3 white cloud mountain minnows after 48hrs preparation of ... A: I know they sell products to help cycle the water, but they don't really work. You must make sure ... | |
| 55 gallon stocking | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: How does this sound for a 55 gallon? 4 danios 1 male swordtail 3 female swordtails 6 cories 2 angels ... A: There should be no problem. When angels are bought small, and are the same size, they should get ... | |
| Problem with a Molly | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 70 litre freshwater tropical tank established for around a year. The water chemistry seems ... A: Poor little fish! I would think it is the lack of oxygen that did this too her. As long as she is ... | |
| blue discus turning dark | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: one of my blue discus turned black.....otherwise it is eating, & acting normal.....no other ... A: This is not a good sign. It is usually caused by water conditions or stress. Check your water, ... | |
| white cloud mountain minnow | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: We recently set up a new tank and put in 3 white cloud mountain minnows after 48hrs preparation of ... A: A tank has to cycle at least 3 weeks before putting any fish in it. Your water chemistry should ... | |
| platys age | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: how many years can a platy live? i got my platy in february 2008. A: A platy can live 3 or 5 years depending on the water he is kept it, the food fed to him. It is ... | |
| Fin Rot | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a betta in a 10 gal filtered tank. I just noticed that my betta is starting to get some ... A: Ni Mike, Leave your filter on the low setting, and get medication for your betta. I recommend ... | |
| Guppies | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: my tank used to be nice and busy with guppies swimming all around. Sadly they now stay out of sight ... A: You are very welcome. Live plants carry snails sometimes. They are very small, but I think you ... | |
| Balloon Molly Fish | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a balloon molly fish and she is big and we have had her for 4 day's and i was wondering if ... A: She will move around soon. They become quiet before the spawn. She needs lots of room to swim ... | |
| Guppies | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: my tank used to be nice and busy with guppies swimming all around. Sadly they now stay out of sight ... A: Unfortunately your fish have fungus. This disease is catching, and is due to poor water conditions. ... | |
| platy with platy | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a platy. The tank is about 1 gallon tank. He is a male. Will a female platy fit in my tank ... A: Platys or any other fish should not be put into one gallon tanks. This is cruel. The only size ... | |
| platies tankmates | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Will a platy have trouble living with a beta in a 4 gallon tank? I have had my platy since february ... A: Platys usually do well with a betta, but in a bigger tank. A betta needs 5 gallons of water to be ... | |
| Swordtail | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I wonder if you could give some advice. I have a tropical aquarium with approximately 17 fish. I ... A: This is quite a lot of fish for a 12 gallon tank. It's a little overstocked, so do you water ... | |
| help with my nan's golden algae eater | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I need help with my nan's golden algae eater. We dont know whats wrong with it but it's starting to ... A: Do you feed your algae eater? Many people think they don't have to feed an algae eater, but we must ... | |
| Urgent new betta fin loss! | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have two 10 gallon aquariums and a newly aquired 3 gallon aquarium. My two 10 gallons are well ... A: I breed bettas, and there are no exception to the rule. Sooner or later they will tear each other ... | |
| My betta fish is acting funny! | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Just last night I fully cleaned his aquarium, and this morning he is swimming funny and his gills ... A: This is not normal behavior for a betta. He could be constipated. Cook him a frozen pea, remove ... | |
| soap | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: what is the best way to get soap out of a fish tank?? I just bought a used fish tank didnt use any ... A: Keep rinsing it out with warm water. Let it dry, and rinse it out again, until your are sure there ... | |
| hatchet fish | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to start a 30 gallon fish tank in the next couple of weeks and was wondering if i could put ... A: Hatchets are cute little timid fish, so keep 6 of them with floating plants, and a well covered ... | |
| mollies | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: i am cycling a 26 gallon tank right now i want to put mollies in there?? what would be the best ... A: Mollies need alkaline water and salty water to survive, and Angel Fish need acidic, you cannot mix ... | |
| sick keyhole? | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I noticed one of my keyholes was acting a little legarthic and hiding more than usual. When he came ... A: The poor little guy is constipated. Feed him a cooked frozen pea with the outer layer removed. Cut ... | |
| My betta fish is acting funny! | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Just last night I fully cleaned his aquarium, and this morning he is swimming funny and his gills ... A: Change all his water again, and do not add the salt, remember to put conditioner in his water, and ... | |
| Disturbing illness in fish | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I just found my African dwarf cichlid dead in his 25 gallon tank. He lives alone, so no fish ... A: This is difficult to know what really happened to you pet. I call this a Mystery Death. He could ... | |
| Red Devil | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm new at this, setting up aquarium, testing water etc. I have a 20 gallon tank for my 7 inch red ... A: It would be a good idea to check your water chemistry. This is very important when keeping fish. ... | |
| Urgent new betta fin loss! | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have two 10 gallon aquariums and a newly aquired 3 gallon aquarium. My two 10 gallons are well ... A: Never put a female in with a male. This caused him even more stress, and I'm sure the female must ... | |
| My betta is turning white and his fins are starting to look jagged. | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have had a 2 bettas for about 2 months now. On of them just passed away. When we found him dead in ... A: You must find him antibiotics such as Tetracycline. Your Pet Store must have pills for Fungus. If ... | |
| mollys, breeding, care, | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: i am just stating a aqurime and i have a eclipse system 12 with a heater set to 80 and gravle ... A: Mollies need lots of space to swim. Never put them in a breeder trap. Let them swim, even if you ... | |
| Not bugging me!! | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: You can try me at if NCDaisy@aol doesn't work. Okay, I made a big boo boo. It looks like it is not ... A: Chloe is a beauty! I have no pictures of Minnie on my computer. I must invest in a Camera. I will ... | |
| another follow-up | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: They would not let me ask another follow up, but this is Diana with the sick and now dead Betta. ... A: I just called all the vets in this area, and none have omega oil. Maybe in a nature store I will ... | |
| another follow-up | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: They would not let me ask another follow up, but this is Diana with the sick and now dead Betta. ... A: Diana, they block the e-mails on the system, so cannot get through. I think you are right about her ... | |
| cleaning a fishtank | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering if you kno of anything i can use or do without hurting my guppies. I am also ... A: Never take fish out of a tank, and only change 25% of your water once a week, always siphoning from ... | |
| My tiger cichlid may be sick...help. | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have had a 23 gallon tank for a while now, and I have only 2 fish in it.They are tiger cichlid's. ... A: Bless your heart, you are doing the right thing for them. Yes frozen veggie are really the best to ... | |
| another follow-up | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: They would not let me ask another follow up, but this is Diana with the sick and now dead Betta. ... A: I am worried sick about her, but I found a lady who sells food that she claims will help "Minnie" I ... | |
| My tiger cichlid may be sick...help. | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have had a 23 gallon tank for a while now, and I have only 2 fish in it.They are tiger cichlid's. ... A: Oscars need big tanks. One Oscar needs a 60 gallon tank, and two Oscars need 120 gallon tank. They ... | |
| swordtail | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: how am i supposed to know when my swordtail is going to give birth. i could see black spots on her ... A: Once a swordtail is pregnant, she will give birth in 32 to 36 days. I cannot tell you the exact ... | |
| Discus Fish keep Dying | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: About a year and a half ago I started purchasing discus fish and they were all doing good. I had ... A: Keeping Discus fish is not the easiest thing to do. Two discus fish need 50 gallons of water. ... | |
| DROPSY | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have written to you before about DROPSY. I put my fish,FANNIE,on Tetracycline as you suggested. ... A: I'm so happy to hear that she is getting better. It is so difficult to cure dropsy, sometimes ... | |
| My tiger cichlid may be sick...help. | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have had a 23 gallon tank for a while now, and I have only 2 fish in it.They are tiger cichlid's. ... A: I have one question for you before I can answer your question. When you say tiger cichlids, are you ... | |
| Betta cannot eat | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a Betta, 2.5 gal tank, 80 degree clean water, a castle to hide in, a plastic plant to lay in, ... A: I always have time for someone who likes fish, and want to do what is best for them. Never hesitate ... | |
| Tank Mates for a male Bet | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a male beta that is very easygoing. I wanted to put white skirted tetras as my other fish ... A: The betta's beautiful long skirt is an attraction to all fish. White skirted tetras would nip the ... | |
| My angel fish keep dying | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an ongoing problem with freshwater angel fish. I will buy them and about a month later they ... A: This is really a mystery to me. Your water is perfect, they should thrive in this water. The only ... | |
| Ram Cichlids | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 - 35 US Gallon used fish tank which I acquired from a friend recently. I intend to keep ... A: Rummynose could be added, and Apistogrammas such as the Borelli, Agassizi, and viljita. Never keep ... | |
| My betta fish | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: My betta Mr. Bubbles is always blowing bubbles that make the top of his tank foamy looking, is ... A: This is very normal. This means he is healthy. Keep his tank very clean, free of ammonia. Do not ... | |
| Many questions about a tropical fish tank | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Lynda, Well I have a bunch of questions about a tank that i am taking care of. Now this isn't my ... A: The only thing you can do is make sure you have no ammonia, nitrites, and that nitrates are low. If ... | |
| Betta cannot eat | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a Betta, 2.5 gal tank, 80 degree clean water, a castle to hide in, a plastic plant to lay in, ... A: You are very welcome. I know where your coming from. I get so attached to fish, and the betta is ... | |
| pregnant | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: i only have 2 fish in a 5 gallon tank. i have a balloon bellied molly (female) and a huge lyretail ... A: Yes they do mate, however when it comes to livebearers, they should be 2 or 3 females for one male. ... | |
| Betta cannot eat | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a Betta, 2.5 gal tank, 80 degree clean water, a castle to hide in, a plastic plant to lay in, ... A: Your pet as Swim Bladder Disease, and parasites. Swim Bladder is caused by poor diet, and ... | |
| red mollies | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: how to grow healthy mollies. A: You did not mention the size of your tank, or the number of fry you have. Mollies need space to ... | |
| Sick Angelfish | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I recently added two angelfish to my 30 gallon aquarium. they are in with 2 keyhole cichlids, 2 ... A: I'm very happy to know that they all made it. The angel might have lacked oxygen for a second or ... | |
| Sick Angelfish | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I recently added two angelfish to my 30 gallon aquarium. they are in with 2 keyhole cichlids, 2 ... A: The temperature would not have killed your angel. I keep my angels in 82 degree water all the time. ... | |
| Angelfish not eating | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 46 gallon bow front tank that's been set up for approx. 3 months. I have 4 angels, two ... A: Since they are staying together, and have no signs of illness on their body, you must have a couple. ... | |
| African Chiclid | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm getting an African Chiclid from my mom's friend. She has it in a 20 gallon aquarium, but I ... A: Goldfish and African Cichlids do not mix. The reason for this is that African Cichlids are very ... | |
| sick Betta Fish | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a Betta Fish that has been kept in a 1/2 gallon bowl with only a couple of rocks at the ... A: A betta should not be kept close to other bettas where they can see each other, this causes them ... | |
| sore on my pet piranha | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: A month ago I noticed a small spot on my piranha's external gill cover (cheek) below his eye. This ... A: He should be treated with an antibiotic such as Tetracycline. I would also add coppersafe to his ... | |
| new tank | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I just started a new tank. I washed the gravel and the plant and log. I may not have washed the log ... A: There are two things that I like to mention. The first is that your tank hasn't had enough time to ... | |
| fish | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: is it normal for my aquarium to have white marks on it(crusty minerals)?can i clean it with ... A: Never clean your tank with anything else but water. White marks are due to alkaline water. To ... | |
| Female pregnant betta fish | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Please Help! My daughter's beta female we put with the male when he was blowing tons of bubbles they ... A: Bettas should always have clean water. Remove all the water from her bowl, and clean it well with ... | |
| Bettas and Loaches | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I am going to have a betta for my 5 gallon tank. Can I have a couple of loaches in there aswell to ... A: A betta does best in still water as he takes his air from the surface. You do not need an air pump. ... | |
| Aquarium. | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon fish tank. I have 5 tropical tetras in the tank, along with a dragon goby, and ... A: You should remove 25% of your water siphoning from the bottom every week. The water that you add ... | |
| oscar doing circles | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: hey lynda josh again my oscar started doing these quick jerky circle movements in his tank mostly ... A: He could be happy to see you...feed him cooked frozen peas just in case, and don't feed him anything ... | |
| feeder fish dieing | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: ill just jump right into my question. i have a predator fish tank and i need to feed feeder fish. I ... A: Sorry I misunderstood your question. You do not have to feed your fish live food. Earthworms which ... | |
| Betta fish | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I was considering getting a betta. I already have food (betta pellets, betta flakes, and freeze ... A: A betta needs a 5 gallon tank or more to be healthy, and happy. He also needs a little toy that he ... | |
| Female pregnant betta fish | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Please Help! My daughter's beta female we put with the male when he was blowing tons of bubbles they ... A: Please separate them as quickly as possible. Breeding Bettas is not a game, and you must really go ... | |
| Black Molly babies | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: We had a bit of a surprise last week when our MALE Black Molly gave birth to at least 14 young ! ... A: Yes, Mollies, and Guppies can cross-breed. If she had been pregnant before you bought her, she ... | |
| what is the overstocking limits for african cichlids ? | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 400 L tank ( 105 US G or 87 UK G ) stocked with assorted mbuna . currently I have 10 of ... A: You may add more fish, but do not overstock too much. They are very aggressive, and territorial ... | |
| My betta fish | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I've had my betta fish for well over a year now. He is dark red in color, and a few months ago, I ... A: A bump or lump on a fish is very difficult to diagnose. It could be a tumor which could be ... | |
| DROPSY | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a pet fish,FANNIE,that appears to have DROPSY. I have started a treatment of MARACYN-TWO on ... A: Do not keep adding these salts. Watch to see if she wastes. To be very honest with you, this would ... | |
| Capacity of my tank | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine just gave me his tank and I have the feeling that it might be overcrowded. It's 55 ... A: I would not recommend any other fish with convicts. Sooner or later your convicts will breed with ... | |
| Bata Fish ~ in Japan | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: sorry it has been a few days. I did what you told me to do, change the water, and add more of the ... A: Due to the colour of the water, I cannot see if the tips of his fins are white. If your fish has ... | |
| my molly is almost dead | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: My dalmation molly is floating around half dead and won't eat.he isnt even 30 days old in my ... A: Angel fish, and mollies do not mix. The Angels need acidic water 6.5 to 7.0 and the mollies need ... | |
| white, puffy scale fungus/bacteria | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a female Balloon-Bellied Molly who has some white, puffy, almost cotton-like stuff on the ... A: Your fish has fungus, and this disease is catching. You will have to treat all of your tank. Make ... | |
| can a siamese fighter male go in with convicts? | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: i was wanting know if they could go in together?i wanted ask first as i dont want any harm come to ... A: This would be a big NO NO! The beautiful Siamese fighter fish would be no match for the convicts, ... | |
| My Fish | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me more about Dropsy and Fin Rot? I think my fish might have one of these ... A: There are test kits at your Pet Store to check for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. There is also ... | |
| Betta fish -- compatibility with other fish | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to buy a male Betta, and one other fish. I have read contradictory information about which ... A: The betta, and platies are tropical fish, so they like the same water conditions. They need a ... | |
| Guppies and Goldfish | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: So we bought guppies & goldfish. Its only been set up a week but they get on well, Will they be ok ... A: Guppies, and Goldfish do not mix. The reason is that they both need different water in order to ... | |
| flowerhorn fish-prabhu India | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Why My Flower Horn Fish(RD) Suddenly Changed In White Color?Even I changed water once in a week.and ... A: A change in colour usually is caused by stress, or poor water conditions. Make sure that you have ... | |
| Many questions about a tropical fish tank | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Lynda, Well I have a bunch of questions about a tank that i am taking care of. Now this isn't my ... A: Your first problem is that your tank is overcrowded. Bala sharks grow to 12 inches, sometimes ... | |
| fish | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: please help me i want to get my fishes pregnant and im really desperate. i have a pair of tinfoil ... A: All these fish except for the mollies are egg scatterers. The eggs would be eaten in no time. The ... | |
| Betta fish -- compatibility with other fish | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to buy a male Betta, and one other fish. I have read contradictory information about which ... A: You cannot put another fish in with the betta except for an African Frog who needs the same water ... | |
| DROPSY | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a pet fish,FANNIE,that appears to have DROPSY. I have started a treatment of MARACYN-TWO on ... A: Dropsy is very hard to cure, and is very often fatal. It can begin with constipation which leads to ... | |
| New tank syndrome | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: Appears we were guilty of creating new tank syndrome. Since we hadn't threw out the old rocks, we ... A: Put all the water from the old tank in the new one, and also use your old sponge....or put you fish ... | |
| dwarf Gouramis and angelfish | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon tank into which I plan to put two angelfish and possibly acouple of blue rams. ... A: You have one aggressive little gourami. They don't usually act this way. He might settle down, but ... | |
| Bata Fish | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I have had my Bata fish for 3 weeks now. Very colorful blue body with red fins ~ looks happy eats ... A: I would not keep adding this medication. Over medicating is just as bad as no medication. What I ... | |
| My Fish..lots of Questions!! | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: Okay I have a lot of questions. First of all,I had 6 fish who unfortunatley recently died, of ... A: The first thing to do is to check your water for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. This is the most ... | |
| fish gill problem | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: im very experienced with fish, and ive never seen any thing like this before, i have a male electric ... A: I would have to see a picture if this is possible. It could be internal parasites, it could be gill ... | |
| fish gill problem | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: im very experienced with fish, and ive never seen any thing like this before, i have a male electric ... A: Jack Dempseys are true to their name, and you just can't put a female in with him, in the hope that ... | |
| dwarf Gouramis and angelfish | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon tank into which I plan to put two angelfish and possibly acouple of blue rams. ... A: The red tail shark is very pretty, but as he gets older will become more, and more aggressive, and ... | |
| Aqua clear | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a Betta and I am planning to put him in a 29 gallon and I want to know can I use a Aqua Clear ... A: An Aquaclear 200 would do just fine with your betta. You don't need to control the current. Make ... | |
| Bata Fish | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have had my Bata fish for 3 weeks now. Very colorful blue body with red fins ~ looks happy eats ... A: I can only imagine how hard it must be to explain what you need in Japan. You could look at the ... | |
| Molly with Pop-eye swimming sideways | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a Sunset Sailfin Molly Male that was swimming sluggish yesterday but otherwise looked normal. ... A: I'm sorry you lost you little pet. Poor little fish. Swim Bladder often goes unnoticed until it is ... | |
| Molly with Pop-eye swimming sideways | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a Sunset Sailfin Molly Male that was swimming sluggish yesterday but otherwise looked normal. ... A: Remove him from the betta bowl, this is not helping him, and only making matters worse. Fill your 2 ... | |
| Beta fish | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I just "won" a beta fish at a party which my friend had. Right now, I have the fish at home so ... A: I wouldn't leave a Betta 2-3 days every week without food. Here is some information on the Betta ... | |
| Bata Fish | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have had my Bata fish for 3 weeks now. Very colorful blue body with red fins ~ looks happy eats ... A: He has fin, and tail rot which is caused by poor water conditions. Bettas kept in bowls should have ... | |
| Fading fins | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: My husband has a Betta in at work and part of it's top fin has lost all it's colour (it's a moon ... A: To be sure he is okay, I would treat him with Bettafix. Bettafix is a natural medication, and ... | |
| Beta | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: hes been happy having 2 aqua frogs as tank-mates. Sushi, the fsh, has always been extreemly tame, ie ... A: Your Betta has Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by poor diet, and overfeeding which ... | |
| Snails and Bettas | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Hey lynda i have a male betta fish that lives happily in a 2.5 gallon fish bowl with a 7.5 watt mini ... A: I would not advise you to buy a snail, since you don't have a filtered tank. Snails are little pets ... | |
| tank upgrade affecting oscar attitude | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: i just switched my tiger oscar out of a 20 gal tank to a 100 gal tank and hes acting scared or ... A: He is getting use to his new home. He will love it for sure. Having been in a 20 gallon, and then ... | |
| Betta | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I want to put my male Betta in a tank with Dalmatian Mollies, will he be ok with them and the water ... A: I doubt that this would be a good idea. Bettas can tolerate some salt, but not too much. They also ... | |
| angelfish and african butterfly fish compatibility | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I am setting up a 30 gallon aquarium that i hope to base around a pair of angelfish. i also would ... A: You cannot mix African Cichlids with South American Cichlids. African Cichlids need alkaline water ... | |
| angelfish and african butterfly fish compatibility | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I am setting up a 30 gallon aquarium that i hope to base around a pair of angelfish. i also would ... A: Angel fish need 10 gallons of water each, so you could go with rams seeing as they like the same ... | |
| angelfish and african butterfly fish compatibility | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I am setting up a 30 gallon aquarium that i hope to base around a pair of angelfish. i also would ... A: There should be no problem, but take a little while longer to acclimate him to your tank. I would ... | |
| sick betta | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Betta has increasingly large lesion on back. I have been treating it with Bettafix and aquarium ... A: Yes you can still treat him with tetracycline. Give him the biggest bowl possible. Ask the pet ... | |
| angel fishes | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: He again Lynda. Thank you very mush for you answer about the angel fish that I have ordered and the ... A: The Betta has a long skirt which is an attraction to all fish. He may be nipped, and stressed. ... | |
| tank upgrade affecting oscar attitude | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: i just switched my tiger oscar out of a 20 gal tank to a 100 gal tank and hes acting scared or ... A: Have you checked your ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates level? Has your tank cycled. Ammonia, and ... | |
| sick betta | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Betta has increasingly large lesion on back. I have been treating it with Bettafix and aquarium ... A: Treat him with Tetracycline. This is an antibiotic, and should help him. Follow the instructions ... | |
| oscar with ick | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 black tiger oscars, 2 albino tiger oscars, 2 gourami's in a 1 1/2 foot tank. All fairly ... A: If you could find "Quick Cure" this would get rid of the ick. Aquarium Salt may also be used. ... | |
| feeder fish dieing | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: ill just jump right into my question. i have a predator fish tank and i need to feed feeder fish. I ... A: Your tank is overstocked. Overstocked tanks bring stress, and disease to fish, and also affect the ... | |
| Fluval Edge, Stocking Question | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I am soon going to purchase a Fluval Edge aquarium and I have been doing a little research on the ... A: After seeing what many companies sell, saying that it is perfect for fish, I would say "Anything for ... | |
| ADDING FISH. | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: ) i had to ask a new question as i asked too many follow ups haha. i would have to keep my blood ... A: My heart goes out to you as I know the passion of keeping, and loving fish. We all make mistakes ... | |
| Platy fish | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Set up a 10 gal. tank in December after consulting FREQUENTLY with the "experts" at the local chain ... A: Tetras live in acidic waters 6.5 to 6.8..This could be a reason for their death. The platys could ... | |
| Fluval Edge, Stocking Question | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I am soon going to purchase a Fluval Edge aquarium and I have been doing a little research on the ... A: Crystal Red Shrimp need a 10 gallon tank or more, so I would not advise you on these. They are also ... | |
| ADDING FISH. | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: ) i had to ask a new question as i asked too many follow ups haha. i would have to keep my blood ... A: I'm sorry to tell you but blood parrots need big tanks too, and the truth is, you really shouldn't ... | |
| adding fish. | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: i have 3 blood parrot cichlids and 1 jewel cichlid and 2 tinfoil barbs. I want to add an algae eater ... A: Tell me which fish you want to keep ..the parrots or the jewel? or do you want to get other kinds of ... | |
| adding fish. | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: i have 3 blood parrot cichlids and 1 jewel cichlid and 2 tinfoil barbs. I want to add an algae eater ... A: You cannot keep tin foils in your tank. Tin foils need at least a 80 gallon tank or more. There is ... | |
| adding fish. | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: i have 3 blood parrot cichlids and 1 jewel cichlid and 2 tinfoil barbs. I want to add an algae eater ... A: Blood parrot cichlids should not be kept with the aggressive jewel. Parrots are very timid fish, ... | |
| my betta is dying!!!! | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: my Betta doesn't look good. shes on the bottom of her bowl and shes not swimming, she doesn't want ... A: She is showing symptoms of Swim Bladder Disease. Swim Bladder is caused by poor diet, and ... | |
| Betta Fish | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: My betta fish is bloated on the side and struggles to swim to the bottom and can only lay on his ... A: Never, ever clean fish bowls with soap. Always clean with warm water, and nothing else. Remove your ... | |
| hi again | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Akhil, I'm not sure I understand your question. Why would you send your red tail shark ... A: She is making her territory, she will swim around more once she feels comfortable. They like little ... | |
| Leave me alone algea. | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I've got more algea and it's not the green stuff either. There is quite alot of it and I really want ... A: I still cannot find it..I find the school, and all the activities, but not the song. Maybe if you ... | |
| hi again | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Akhil, I'm not sure I understand your question. Why would you send your red tail shark ... A: He should be okay, they only get nasty when they get bigger. He is getting along with your fish at ... | |
| Dying Betta | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I think my beta may be dying, is there anything I can do? My little sister dumped a whole bunch of ... A: Change all of the Betta's water, and refill his tank with water of the same temperature he is in ... | |
| hi again | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: hi again my freinds says he would like the all my fish except my red tail shark which is the one i ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. Why would you send your red tail shark along with the ... | |
| Leave me alone algea. | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I've got more algea and it's not the green stuff either. There is quite alot of it and I really want ... A: I typed it in, and I got a whole bunch of stuff, but not the band. Algae is very hard to get rid of. ... | |
| help needed | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I want to ask a question about my goldfish, I will be very thankful to you if you helped me to ... A: Swim Bladder if left untreated could lead to other diseases such as dropsy which is impossible to ... | |
| help needed | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I want to ask a question about my goldfish, I will be very thankful to you if you helped me to ... A: She is showing signs of Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by poor diet, overfeeding, ... | |
| New Tank | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I am new to the aquarium scene and have just bought my first tank, a Fluval Edge. Of course like ... A: Your tank is cycling, let it cycle until your nitrates are very low. When you say "Ammonia" I'm not ... | |
| Betta Frank - Bulging eye | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I am at a loss for what to do about Frank. He is kept in a 5 gal. tank, ammonia & nitrates are at 0 ... A: I'm so happy to hear this, as I know how attached we are to our bettas. We fall in love with them ... | |
| sunset and mickey mouse platies | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: hey linda remember me! um i was cleaning out the aquarium today and i found 3 fry! i have them in a ... A: They need oxygen, and cannot be kept in a bowl. By oxygen I mean water movement. They also need to ... | |
| peeling betta | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I am new to having fish and we now have 7 bettas. My little girl is very inactive and often just ... A: I am so sorry that you lost you little friend. I wanted to answer you yesterday, but just as I was ... | |
| hey | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: hey what do you think should feed my red tail black shark she is afew months old and two inches and ... A: That would be perfect, he would be much happier kept alone, and so would you. It is so hard when ... | |
| hey | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: hey what do you think should feed my red tail black shark she is afew months old and two inches and ... A: A red tail shark grows to 6 inches, and would need a 30 gallon tank or more. As they get older, ... | |
| hey | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: hey what do you think should feed my red tail black shark she is afew months old and two inches and ... A: The red tail shark is an Omnivore, and a scavenger, and will eat mostly anything you put in your ... | |
| angel fishes | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: i have ordered a angel fish for my tank and i happen to have three black widows on it. i have read ... A: Black Widows do not mix with Angels. They are fin nippers. Also, I would like to mention that ... | |
| lyretail molly acting strange | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 gallon tank with 15 lyretail molly and 1 Pleco - Suckermouth catfish. Things have been ... A: Your tank is overstocked, and water changes should be made every week of 25% without fail. Check ... | |
| peeling betta | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I am new to having fish and we now have 7 bettas. My little girl is very inactive and often just ... A: Your are very welcome. Her little fin will grow back in time. She was probably bitten by one of ... | |
| Green Terra Shaking | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: We have many cichilds in a 130g aquarium. The past four days, our parrots have been staying ... A: Parrots should never be kept with the aggressive territorial Green Terror. Parrots are mostly ... | |
| peeling betta | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I am new to having fish and we now have 7 bettas. My little girl is very inactive and often just ... A: A stressed Betta will get sick. I think your little girl as fungus. Keep her water very clean, ... | |
| neon tetras | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1/2 gallon to a gallon tank, how many neon tetras can I put in the tank without it being ... A: Neon Tetras need acidic, soft water, and cannot live very long in a half gallon tank. They should ... | |
| Cichlids: Bolivian Rams | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have so many differing opinions regarding the diet for the little Bolivian Ram. One says feed them ... A: Bolivian Rams should have a varied diet. The more you vary, the healthier they will be. They must ... | |
| Cichlids | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions about some fish of mine. 1. My friend's cichlids had babies back in ... A: You are doing something right, this is for sure, or all your fish would be dead by now. I'm just ... | |
| Regarding salt | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: In a 10 gallon tank how much salt should I add and how often? Thanks A: This depends on the fish you have. Some fish cannot tolerate salt, some need more, some less. ... | |
| Cichlids | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions about some fish of mine. 1. My friend's cichlids had babies back in ... A: (1) The parrot fish is a man made fish. I am against this, as the jelly bean cichlid is coloured, ... | |
| New Tank | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I am new to the aquarium scene and have just bought my first tank, a Fluval Edge. Of course like ... A: From the look of the top of the tank, I think the betta would be struggling to get air from the ... | |
| sinking fish | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I am stumped as to what to do to help my fishy and I am moving in a week! My platy is helpless at ... A: This looks like Swim Bladder Disease. Swim Bladder is caused by constipation, overeating, and poor ... | |
| Betta ammonia problems in tank | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a betta fish in a half gallon tank. The tank is not made of glass but durable plastic from ... A: A betta should never be kept in a 1/2 gallon tank. I know that vendors say bettas do well in small ... | |
| golden manquanese cichlids | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Hey Lynda-I am a science teacher and I have 'sort of' evolved into the fish thing. I have upgraded ... A: Red Devils, and Jack Dempseys are true to their name, and should never be kept with any fish, except ... | |
| 500 Gallon Stocking | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: :) A friend of mine is setting up his new 500 gallon tank and although most of the set-up has been ... A: This will be a beautiful tank! I would not add to it, as most of these fish get very big. The more ... | |
| anglefish | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 anglefish,not sure of sex, but recently they seem to be really agressive towards the other ... A: When two angelfish have this behavior, chances are that they have paired off. Once you have a pair ... | |
| New Tank | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I am new to the aquarium scene and have just bought my first tank, a Fluval Edge. Of course like ... A: A five gallon tank cannot hold many fish. 6 little neon tetras would be the limit. 6 Mollies would ... | |
| Todays the day. | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Today is the day. My 23rd birthday. Where has a year gone? One year has just shot by at 100 miles an ... A: Happy Birthday Danielle, I hope you had a wonderful birthday filled with love, and nice surprises. ... | |
| African cichlid who won't open his mouth | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have an African cichlid (only one) who, when i returned from work the other day had a swollen ... A: African Cichlids live in a high PH. 8.0 -8.5 depending on which one you have. Bringing down the PH ... | |
| African Cichlids Gender Identification | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: How to tell the differences? ANSWER: Hi Joshua, Sometimes it is very hard to tell if not impossible ... A: You are very welcome. It depends on the fish, as well as the tank they are in, and the food they are ... | |
| what type of shrimp 2 feed my tiger oscar | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: do i feed my tiger oscar cooked shrimp or raw shrimp and im getting 3 red belled pIrhnia can you ... A: Feeding fish with live food is not a good idea. It is a myth to feed piranhas with live food, and ... | |
| Bettas | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a male betta and he currently lives in a one gallon glass fish bowl and has been doing well, ... A: Most bettas do get along with black skirted tetras, and rainbow fish. You could try it, and see. ... | |
| tropical fish/aquarium | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: i went on holiday on 8th june 09 for a week, when i returned i found 14 dead fish and noticed my ... A: Your water may have gone down, but this did not kill your fish. Even a small amount of nitrite is ... | |
| Temp range on african cichlids | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I live in Los Angeles california and the summer is here. the temp gets around 80-98 degrees ( 90's ... A: This is going to be a problem as African Cichlids live in 74 -82 water temperature. The ideal ... | |
| tropical fish/aquarium | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: i went on holiday on 8th june 09 for a week, when i returned i found 14 dead fish and noticed my ... A: I'm sorry you lost your fish. I don't think it the cause is your heater, unless your water went ... | |
| Parrot Fish- Skin Peeling | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a male Parrot (orange/pink color) who looks like his skin is peeling (mainly around his head ... A: Blood Parrots usually do this. Sometimes, it is because they are breeding, but they never have fry ... | |
| compatibility | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: can i keep 1.25 inch tiger barb with 4 inch jewel fish and 4 inch green terror in a 30 US gallon ... A: The green terror is true to his name, and should be kept in a 50 gallon tank all by himself or with ... | |
| Parrot Fish- Skin Peeling | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a male Parrot (orange/pink color) who looks like his skin is peeling (mainly around his head ... A: Check your water for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Ammonia is the number on killer of fish, and ... | |
| african cichilid | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: We have a red devil and have been battling I believe a fungus issue. No meds are working, there is ... A: Red Devils are tropical fish, therefore there water temperature should be 76 -78 degrees. Adding ... | |
| Agressive Tank | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 26 gallon tank with ciclids 2 yellow, 2 orange, 2 african and one other that I am not sure ... A: African Cichlids must have at least 50 gallons of water with lots of hiding places with rocks, and ... | |
| african cichilid | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: We have a red devil and have been battling I believe a fungus issue. No meds are working, there is ... A: Poor fish! This is due to poor water conditions. You cannot cure him now, you must bring your ... | |
| male or female? | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Is it true that the male cichlids have a small egg shape on their anal fin? We have three and want ... A: Many African Ciclids have small egg shapes on their anal fin. The female does not have these. With ... | |
| betta listless since purchase and after medication | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Hi! I just want to thank you for all the advice you've given me these past few weeks and to say that ... A: You are very welcome, and I am so sorry you lost your little pet. If your gravel has a bad smell, ... | |
| Black molly | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: i just wanted to know if you can tell me how many days or hours it takes for a black molly to have ... A: You will always have to use a good water conditioner when you make your water changes, such as ... | |
| Re: White "Flakes" on African Cichlid | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a new African cichlid for my tank, which already houses 2 other Africans. After ... A: I'm sorry, but relieved that it wasn't an Oscar! The little Ruby Green Cichlid is one of the most ... | |
| constipation in bettas | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My beta, Peak, has been with me for the past 10 months now. the first fish i ever looked after. I ... A: Bettas are prone to constipation which is why you should give him one cooked frozen pea a week with ... | |
| Re: White "Flakes" on African Cichlid | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a new African cichlid for my tank, which already houses 2 other Africans. After ... A: Your welcome. Most African fish need big tanks as they get quite big, and are good swimmers. I am ... | |
| White "Flakes" on African Cichlid | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a new African cichlid for my tank, which already houses 2 other Africans. After ... A: I would really have to see the fish, if this was possible. A heavy infestation of ick would look ... | |
| compatibility | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: is ghost 1.5 inch fish compatible with 4 inch jewel fish,green terror in a 30 US gallon tank A: A Ghost gets very big, and needs a very big tank. He would not do well with a Green Terror, or ... | |
| Cloudy Start Up | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently reset-up my twenty gallon tank. While filling the tank with water, I noticed the water ... A: Cloudy water sometimes happens while cycling a tank. It's called bacteria bloom, and sometimes it ... | |
| about fancy tail gold fish | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if I can give my fish pea's once a week to hopefully stop them from getting ... A: Yes, this is very important, and will help your fish clean out their system, and avoid Swim Bladder ... | |
| betta fish dying? | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: my fish has turned sort of black and white fuzzy stuff looks like it's growing. it's not moving a ... A: You must run, not walk to the pet store, and get him medication right away. I hope I am not too ... | |
| Gravel cleaning | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: When you cycle a tank should I clean the gravel or wait till the tank cycles? ANSWER: Hi Michael, ... A: Yes this is too much. 10% water changes every three days would be plenty. You can check your water ... | |
| blood parrots | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: i have 5 large parrot fish that i have had for 5years, 2 from 50p size now bout 9inches. the prob is ... A: Little corys and plecos have an armoured coat so they don't get sick as quickly as other fish, but ... | |
| Sick Betta | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: Gus is a Betta that I took it upon myself to "rescue". Gus belonged to my manager and was left in ... A: Bless your heart for saving this poor betta. I always love to hear news like this. You are a very ... | |
| angel fish | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a two angel fish in a 30 gal tank along with a few other fish. I have had the angels for ... A: I have heard that some people have had good results with Epsom salt baths. However this has never ... | |
| angel fish | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a two angel fish in a 30 gal tank along with a few other fish. I have had the angels for ... A: Feeding fish peas once a week, cleans out their system, and prevents constipation. You must use ... | |
| what fish is this one? | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what fish is this? I also would like to know how many times do green terror ... A: The green terror must have a tank of his own, if you are considering breeding them. They are quite ... | |
| beta other eye is going bad | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: my beta fish has only one eye left and now it seems this one is going bad . it is starting to bulge ... A: Betta kept in one gallon bowls are very hard to cure. The reason for this is they need at least 5 ... | |
| Betta Fish | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a betta fish. I have him in a 2 gallon tank, but I would like to move him to a 10 ... A: The Betta will be alright with a filter as long as it isn't too strong. Most filters for 10 gallons ... | |
| snowflake eel | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: i am so sorry about asking about saltwater, but no other person does. anyway i have a 29 gallon ... A: The snowflake eel is a predator, but less aggressive than other salt water morays. He has poor ... | |
| sick flower horn | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I already bought furan2 for his med,i clean up the water first with siphoning then add new ... A: You are very welcome. Make 25% water changes every 2 days, and repeat treatment 4 times. This ... | |
| Betta Fish and Red Bump | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a betta fish about a year and half old. Over the past 6 weeks it has developed a red bump on ... A: Bumps are very hard to diagnose. They are tumors that may or may not be cancerous. When bumps are ... | |
| fighting fish | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: i am thinking of getting a Siamese male fighting fish. i have a 4 pint or 2 liter tank/vase and ... A: Here is some information of the Betta, that will answer yourBettas need 5 gallons of water or more ... | |
| Betta Fish | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a betta fish. I have him in a 2 gallon tank, but I would like to move him to a 10 ... A: The betta will be very happy in a 10 gallon tank. When bringing up the temperature for a Betta, we ... | |
| sick flower horn | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I already bought furan2 for his med,i clean up the water first with siphoning then add new ... A: Never add salt with Swim Bladder Disease. If he is wasting this is good. Feed him one more frozen ... | |
| African Chilids | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: After a few days of extreme heat my African chilids passed on, i removed them from the tank straight ... A: The only fish I would recommend would be "leptosoma cyprichromis." However these fish live in ... | |
| Betta Fish Sore... | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have had a male Betta fish for less than a year. I went camping last weekend and when I came home ... A: A betta does better in a glass tank. Here is some information on Bettas, that you may find ... | |
| Cotton wool disease | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: He looks like he might be shedding. What med should I buy for this. Thanks Mike ANSWER: Hi Mike, ... A: Salt is good for fish. It helps with stress, and parasites. The only time you don't add salt is ... | |
| Cotton wool disease | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: He looks like he might be shedding. What med should I buy for this. Thanks Mike A: Fungus is a rapidly growing disease. If left untreated it will eat away at your fish. Poor little ... | |
| African Chilids | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: After a few days of extreme heat my African chilids passed on, i removed them from the tank straight ... A: Clean your gravel, you do not have to buy new gravel. Before adding fish to your set up, check your ... | |
| sick flower horn | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I appreciate so much your effort in answering my questions, they are very helpful. I will follow the ... A: Ammonia and nitrites come from fish waste, and uneaten food. This if not removed from your water ... | |
| Angelfish | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I want to setup a 55g fish tank with these fish: 2 German blue rams ( female pair ) 2 Bolivian rams ... A: Angels are always a throw of the dice! You can never be sure. If you buy 4 little angels all the ... | |
| Betta Fish Sore... | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have had a male Betta fish for less than a year. I went camping last weekend and when I came home ... A: An important thing to remember is when you will heat his water, make sure that you do this very very ... | |
| elmo | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Elmo is in a 4'x 18" x18" tank. We feed him blood worm, pellets live crickets, live grass hoppers & ... A: I asked for the size of your tank because Oscars need lots of room to be healthy and happy. One ... | |
| Betta Fish Sore... | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have had a male Betta fish for less than a year. I went camping last weekend and when I came home ... A: He's a pretty betta. Red sores are mostly always caused by poor water conditions. Try to cure him ... | |
| Oscar - Breeding Behavior? | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: My Oscar, Jaws, is approximately 3 years old. Started one weeks ago, moving rocks around, very ... A: It is normal for Oscars to move things around in a tank. I have some, and they change the decor ... | |
| my fish keep dying | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: probably august of 2008, i got a fish tank from a friend who didn't want them any more. it was a 30 ... A: Bala Sharks grow very very big, and a 30 gallon tank is not suitable for them. They grow to 14 ... | |
| blood parrots | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: i have 5 large parrot fish that i have had for 5years, 2 from 50p size now bout 9inches. the prob is ... A: I tend to think it's your water chemistry. Check to see if your ammonia level is zero, nitrites ... | |
| I want to change HOB filters | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 10 gallon Betta tanks. I own 2 male Bettas. My tank came with the Whisper HOB filters and I ... A: I am not familiar with Whisper filters. The best way would be to buy used sponges when you buy your ... | |
| can i keep these fish | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: hope this helps i have been feeding them blood worms and complete micro granuales for small tropical ... A: African Cichlids really need a bigger tank, as being very aggressive, and territorial, they need ... | |
| Betta Fish May be Sink? | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I had a question about my Betta. I have had him for two years now and I was reading what you were ... A: Quick Cure will not cure Swim Bladder Disease. He will need a good antibiotic such as Kanamycin ... | |
| sick flower horn | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: i am a new flower horn owner.our aquarium is 50 gal, our flower horn is reddish in color and about ... A: He is a beautiful fish! He may be constipated. Constipation leads to Swim Bladder Disease, and is ... | |
| sunset and mickey mouse platies | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: Hey it is me again! im pretty sure one of my guppies and mabye my platy are close to giving birth. ... A: What I do is wrap the arm of the filter with a piece of white nylon stockings. You could also buy a ... | |
| Jewel Cichlid turned very sick overnight | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: Where to begin . . . I have a 55 gal tank; occupants are 3 tiger barbs, 3 albino tiger barbs, 1 ... A: Your Jewel is recovering, and water changes are good, but not 30% every day. This removes the ... | |
| sunset and mickey mouse platies | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: Hey it is me again! im pretty sure one of my guppies and mabye my platy are close to giving birth. ... A: It is best to feed them baby brine shrimp the first week. You will find baby brine shrimp in the ... | |
| columbian sharks | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: hey its me april. ummm i am really concerned about my columbian shark. it is swimming really fast ... A: No this is not normal. Feed him well cooked frozen peas with the outer layer removed, according to ... | |
| My poor betta | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a red halfmoon betta, named Firestar. He has developed what looks like a tumor under his ... A: Tumors are very hard to diagnose. They may be cancerous, or non cancerous. Bettas live a long time ... | |
| Betta Frank - Bulging eye | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I am at a loss for what to do about Frank. He is kept in a 5 gal. tank, ammonia & nitrates are at 0 ... A: He must be on Penicillin or Amoxicillin like I mentioned to you last week. It is very difficult to ... | |
| Breeding bettas | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a betts enthusiast. While I have owned bettas for years I am very new at breeding them. I have ... A: You must make sure that the female has eggs, you can see this if she has a little white tube ... | |
| Tank PH | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I have well water that is naturally hard and alkaline. It has been tested (negative) for heavy ... A: African Cichilds are very aggressive, and territorial. Most get very big, and need big tanks. You ... | |
| sick betta | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago after a water change my betta started floating on his side at the top of my 4 qt ... A: If you don't see any waste, you could try the epson salt bath, although this brings lots of stress ... | |
| sick betta | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago after a water change my betta started floating on his side at the top of my 4 qt ... A: You must cut the pea into small pieces, and feed them one by one to your betta to make sure he is ... | |
| re- fin rot | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: hope this helps i have been feeding them blood worms and complete micro granuales for small tropical ... A: I hate to tell you this but Nigrican Cichlids grow to 6 inches, and need a 50 gallon tank. When ... | |
| guppies | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: hey remember me!haha hopefully this is the last question!I have them all in one aquarium(the one in ... A: They will have their babies soon. You have to be patient. There should be no complications. After ... | |
| sick betta | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: The tank has been set up for approx 6 mos. I orig had a Tetra Whisper filter for a 20-30 gal tank. ... A: Clamped fins indicate parasites, and he also could have a bacterial infection. If his tummy is ... | |
| What wrong with my Betta? | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have had my Betta fish for a couple of months, his name is Edward and he lives in a 1 gal. heated ... A: You must follow the directions on the package. Sometimes the healing process is slow, and we must ... | |
| I'm having a bad day. | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm having a bad day today. It's not my day. The algea is improving. I was doing a lesson on health ... A: When it rains it pours! Snails eat veggies, so feed him lettuce, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli ... | |
| guppies | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: hey remember me!haha hopefully this is the last question!I have them all in one aquarium(the one in ... A: If you see a black dot where their bellies are, the guppies are pregnant. Guppies usually deliver ... | |
| sick betta | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago after a water change my betta started floating on his side at the top of my 4 qt ... A: He may have Swim Bladder Disease which is caused by constipation, and poor diet. Feed him a cooked ... | |
| fresh water fish swimming at top | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gallon aquarium and have had it set up and running for about 7 years. Right now I only ... A: I don't see any other reason why your fish are swimming at the top besides lack of oxygen. Are you ... | |
| guppies | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: hey remember me!haha hopefully this is the last question!I have them all in one aquarium(the one in ... A: The ammonia, nitrites, and nitrate test that I know of, will tell you if your water is safe. ... | |
| Sick Betta Fish | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: About two weeks ago I bought two male betta fish. One blue, one red...I was under the impression ... A: Poor Betta! These pet stores that keep them in small jars should be stopped. Whatever fell off ... | |
| Tiger oscars | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: A: It is impossible to tell the difference between male, and female until they spawn. Oscars make ... | |
| Sick Betta Fish | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: About two weeks ago I bought two male betta fish. One blue, one red...I was under the impression ... A: I really would have to see the fish if this is possible. It isn't normal for him to have no ... | |
| New World Cichlid tankmates | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm new to New World Cichlids. Will Angel cichlids be too aggressive tank mates for Ram cichlids in ... A: The cherry barb is very shy, and they occupy the same level as the Angels. They must be kept in ... | |
| Sick Betta Fish | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: About two weeks ago I bought two male betta fish. One blue, one red...I was under the impression ... A: It sounds like a fungal infection. If he has no more ick on his body, treat him with "Tetracycline" ... | |
| Betta turning grey with white underneath | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I've been looking online for answers to my question and the only one I found talked about the betta ... A: Fin, and Tail rot should be treated with a good antibiotic. The grey could be that the betta is ... | |
| sunset and mickey mouse platies | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: well is she pregnant or over fed? I did some research and i am pretty sure she is pregnant. Is she? ... A: I have seen both pictures. Your tank looks very nice. The little Sunset is cute! I personally do ... | |
| yellow lab cichlid babies | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: i didn't try breeding, it just kind of happened, and now i don't know what to do. the mother died, i ... A: First, I would like to tell you that Jack Dempseys are true to their name. As they get bigger, they ... | |
| sunset and mickey mouse platies | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: well is she pregnant or over fed? I did some research and i am pretty sure she is pregnant. Is she? ... A: A male platy should have three females in the tank with him. Males harass females, and the poor ... | |
| sunset and mickey mouse platies | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: my sunset platy looks fat.can mickey mouse platies interbreed cuz ever since my female mickey mouse ... A: Feed her a frozen cooked pea with the first layer removed. This should help her if you have overfed ... | |
| Jewel Cichlid turned very sick overnight | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Where to begin . . . I have a 55 gal tank; occupants are 3 tiger barbs, 3 albino tiger barbs, 1 ... A: You cannot move them now unless you have a tank that has cycled. A tank must cycle. This means ... | |
| African Cichlids | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gallon AC Tank with 13 fish: 1 yellow lab 1 electric blue ahli 1 red empress 1 ... A: If you look on the web, you will see pictures of your fish. I cannot send you pictures through the ... | |
| New World Cichlid tankmates | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm new to New World Cichlids. Will Angel cichlids be too aggressive tank mates for Ram cichlids in ... A: In a 35 gallon tank, ( 130 Liters) you cannot put more than 3 angels and 4 rams. Angels, and Rams ... | |
| Betta fish - disease | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a Betta fish that recently had what I've researched and come to conclude as being "dropsy" as ... A: It is very rare that a fish recovers from dropsy. He seems to have a bacterial infection. This is ... | |
| Jewel Cichlid turned very sick overnight | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Where to begin . . . I have a 55 gal tank; occupants are 3 tiger barbs, 3 albino tiger barbs, 1 ... A: I understand how worried you must be. First, I would get rid of your rotting plant in the aquarium. ... | |
| Piranhas | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Shawnell, This could mean that he has Swim Bladder Disease. This is caused by poor diet ... A: When fish are not getting a good quality food, they are not getting the right vitamins, and calcium ... | |
| fresh water fish swimming at top | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gallon aquarium and have had it set up and running for about 7 years. Right now I only ... A: This sounds like you guppies are lacking oxygen. Make sure that your filter splashes the water back ... | |
| African Cichlids | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gallon AC Tank with 13 fish: 1 yellow lab 1 electric blue ahli 1 red empress 1 ... A: Your tank is way overstocked!! You will have to remove some fish. The Frontosa grows to be 12 ... | |
| Piranhas | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: A: This could mean that he has Swim Bladder Disease. This is caused by poor diet which leads to ... | |
| Piranhas | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: He also has not been eating I think he may be sick from some feeders I bought from a pet store. I ... A: Please check your water chemistry. Your ammonia should be zero, your nitrites zero, and your ... | |
| can't keep algea away | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I have an algea issue in my goldfish tank. I can't keep the stuff away. I checked the water and have ... A: Green Algae is mostly due to too much light. If your tank is near a window where sunlight is coming ... | |
| Sick Betta Fish | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I have had a Betta Fish for almost two years now. He's been doing just fine until recently. I ... A: It is very difficult to diagnose a lump if not impossible. It could be a tumor which is, or is not ... | |
| Fighter fry | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: after my beta breeded for the first time all the fry died slowly. Is it beacuse there was no oxygen ... A: Two weeks after they are born, you could add a sponge filter, this is less dangerous for the fry. ... | |
| betta fish | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I've had my beta fish for over 2 years now, which is surprisingly good! lately i noticed he's ... A: If his white spot is uplifted a little, and looks whitish, and fuzzy, then it is fungus. If his ... | |
| Betta Frank with Eye Bulge | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My little Frank has one eye buldging and it will not get any better. He lives alone (of course) in ... A: There is one thing I don't understand. If you are using a filter, and doing 100% water changes, ... | |
| Betta Frank with Eye Bulge | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My little Frank has one eye buldging and it will not get any better. He lives alone (of course) in ... A: Poor little Frank. Popeye is very hard to cure, because we do not always know the reason why it ... | |
| Is my Betta Fish dying? | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I've had my Beta Fish for about a year and a half. Just recently I've noticed that his tank is very ... A: You must change all of his water. A betta should have his water changed completely if he is in a ... | |
| Angel Fish eggs | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My angel fish laid eggs for the first time last night. I don't have any other angel fish in the tank ... A: Angel pick, and choose their mate. They must be of equal size as they do a "nuptial dance" before ... | |
| betta fish | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I've had my beta fish for over 2 years now, which is surprisingly good! lately i noticed he's ... A: From what you are telling me it sounds like he has Swim Bladder Disease, and fungus. SBD is caused ... | |
| Fighter fry | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: after my beta breeded for the first time all the fry died slowly. Is it beacuse there was no oxygen ... A: Yes it would be okay to use micro worms. In this case, feed them twice a day. If you see that they ... | |
| What wrong with my Betta? | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have had my Betta fish for a couple of months, his name is Edward and he lives in a 1 gal. heated ... A: Water changes every week are very important. If we do not do this we are asking for trouble. ... | |
| Apollo is sick | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey so I have a great little fish named Apollo he's a Beta, and I've had him for almost 6 months ... A: Apollo seems to have Swim Bladder Disease. This disease is caused by overeating, and poor diet. He ... | |
| My betta has an odd lump on its "chest" | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a betta fish that I got about a 1 1/4 months. I feed my betta regularly, and I change out ... A: A lump on a fish is very hard to diagnose, almost impossible unless you see a vet. Some lumps may ... | |
| Malnourished beta | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I left for a 3 day vacation, and forgot to make arrangements to feed my fish. He went from very ... A: Treat him with coppersafe, and marycin-two combined. If his fins are clamped, he could have ... | |
| Geriatric Betta Fish | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I have had my male betta fish for five years now. He has had a good long life, and has survived ... A: Can you see if his tummy is swollen. His tummy is just below his chin. If it is, he has Swim ... | |
| Fighter fry | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: after my beta breeded for the first time all the fry died slowly. Is it beacuse there was no oxygen ... A: When breeding bettas you must be well prepared. Baby fry will not eat anything but live food, and ... | |
| My Betta | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I just received a betta for my birthday and have brought it to my office I have it in a vase ... A: You can wait for the weekend, but please put him in a 5 gallon tank! In their habitat a betta may ... | |
| Betta Fish Is Sick Please Help | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a red betta i keep in a a farely large tank, with heater and a small filter. I thought it was ... A: Your Betta seems to have more than one disease. Change all his water, use a good water conditioner, ... | |
| our little guy is going to be ok :) | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Lynda thanks to all of your help we really think Oscar is going to be ok!! He ate for the first ... A: Sally, this is the best news I have had all day! I am so happy for Oscar, and I know he will be ... | |
| I think my betta is suffering and am hoping to nurse it back to health. | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I've had my Betta for about a year now. I got him from a pet store so I'm unaware of his age. I went ... A: It is quite hard to diagnose the problem. He is showing signs of Swim Bladder Disease, but since he ... | |
| antialgae solution | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: My daughter gave me a beautiful blue female Bette for mother's day. She is a lovely lady and I have ... A: You cannot use algae cleaner for birds in fish tanks. Bettas need very clean tanks, and depending ... | |
| he is still eating help me please! | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Ok, I did what you suggested, got a bigger tank, lots of water changes, continued with coppersafe. ... A: Bad water quality is the main cause to these diseases. It is so important to change a Betta's water ... | |
| kissing gouramis | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: i have had these 2 fish for about 7 years the small one died today it looked like white bumps around ... A: Depending on your type of filter, you must have a sponge or something similar...unless you have an ... | |
| kissing gouramis | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: i have had these 2 fish for about 7 years the small one died today it looked like white bumps around ... A: For now put your carbon back in to remove all the medication. You must get your chemistry water ... | |
| kissing gouramis | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: i have had these 2 fish for about 7 years the small one died today it looked like white bumps around ... A: His water is getting back to normal, the nitrates should go down in time. Your ammonia, and Nitire ... | |
| betta lethargic despite medication | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: hi!(I hope I'm not getting too annoying) I'm writing back as per your request, to update after three ... A: The fact that your little friend is eating, and eating well is a very good sign. I am happy to hear ... | |
| Betta Fish Is Sick Please Help | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a red betta i keep in a a farely large tank, with heater and a small filter. I thought it was ... A: I would have to see him if possible. Is it possible to for you to send me a picture of your Betta? ... | |
| My new crowntail betta fish | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I just got him today, I have him in a vase i had my previous betta fish in. The vase has black ... A: He has very little space to swim in a vase with a plant, so this makes him feel defenseless. Every ... | |
| My new crowntail betta fish | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I just got him today, I have him in a vase i had my previous betta fish in. The vase has black ... A: Here is some information on Bettas, and how they should be treated...I hope this will help you ... | |
| Betta fish | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I've had Joey, my betta fish, for 21 months. He lives in a 1 gallon fish bowl on my desk. I change ... A: Yes, bettas should each have their own 5 gallon tanks, and make sure they do not see each other if ... | |
| kissing gouramis | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: i have had these 2 fish for about 7 years the small one died today it looked like white bumps around ... A: I'm sorry for your loss, it heartbreaking when we lose a pet. Fish know when another fish is sick, ... | |
| what kind of fish can i put with oscars | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gallon tank with two 30 gallon filters. I keep my water between 77 and 82 degrees. I ... A: You have to let a tank cycle before adding any fish to it. The ammonia level must be zero, and ... | |
| betta lethargic despite medication | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: hi!(I hope I'm not getting too annoying) I'm writing back as per your request, to update after three ... A: First I would like to tell you that you are not annoying me. I want to know what is happening to ... | |
| Betta fish | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I've had Joey, my betta fish, for 21 months. He lives in a 1 gallon fish bowl on my desk. I change ... A: I have seen this when Bettas make their nest, it is like some kind of gooey, milky film, it is ... | |
| Betta floating after water change | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I've had a male betta fish for about a year. I keep him in a fish bowl with some rocks (I used to ... A: You need a good water conditioner such as Stress Coat or AquaSafe. PH neutralizer won't remove the ... | |
| jagaur fish | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: how do you tell by a baby female n a male jaguar fish when they r growing up? A: It is impossible to tell the difference in baby fish. You can only see the difference when mature. ... | |
| blue cichlid | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a blue cichlid and today is has started swimmin in a vertical position. With its head ... A: It could be many things. Check your water for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Ammonia is the ... | |
| beta fish sinking | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I know my beta has swim bladder and have got him through 3 episodes. I fasted for 3 days and then ... A: You didn't mention the size of his tank, or the water temperature. Bettas are tropical fish, and ... | |
| betta- possible fin rot | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a betta that I "rescued" about a week ago. When I acquired him, he was in a small bowl. He ... A: Fungus, is almost always due to poor water conditions. Bettas in small bowls should have their ... | |
| oscar fungus | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: so what can i do now until morning?? how much salt? table or sea salt? we want to do as much as we ... A: When I answered your last question, it was 4:00 A.M. here, so went to bed, It is not 10:30 A.M. ..we ... | |
| fungus | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: you do not know how much we appreciate your time and fantastic advice! I've printed off everything ... A: I am a little afraid that your Oscar will also pick up parasites. I don't want to alarm you, but he ... | |
| notice a bite or ragged tailfin | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: just woundeing what products are best to use for ragged tails or a bit tail or just good 4 them i ... A: If you cannot find crickets at a pet store, then don't feed him crickets that you find on the ... | |
| More sick Bettas | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 betta fish that live in relatively small tanks (.5 gallons). I noticed last week that one ... A: You are very welcome Amy. Coppersafe, and Maracyn-two combined would be the treatment I would ... | |
| More sick Bettas | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 betta fish that live in relatively small tanks (.5 gallons). I noticed last week that one ... A: Clamped fins, indicate parasites, and the loss of colour could be velvet. It is very hard to ... | |
| oscar is ok! | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: you do not know how much we appreciate your time and fantastic advice! I've printed off everything ... A: I was really surprised that he is swimming around,in such a short time! This is a very good sign! ... | |
| Guppies and Beta in new tank | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a ten gal tank and a filter and a heater and the tank is at 78. I have had my water tested ... A: Yes, guppies need a filter as they need more oxygen in the water than the Betta does. They would ... | |
| piranha water is good | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Jimmy, An Oscar needs a 55 gallon tank just for himself. Two Oscars you must double ... A: Fish do need space to swim, and we must try our best to make our tanks look like their habitat as ... | |
| piranha is rubbing on the rocks | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Jimmy, An Oscar needs a 55 gallon tank just for himself. Two Oscars you must double ... A: If your fish are rubbing, and have no signs of ick (ick is like salt on a fish,) it could be your ... | |
| oscar | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: you do not know how much we appreciate your time and fantastic advice! I've printed off everything ... A: You are very welcome, and I'm happy to know that his eyes are less cloudy. The Melafix will help. ... | |
| oscar fish jumping out of tank | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: this morning we woke up to find our 5 year old Oscar had jumped out the back of our tank. He had hit ... A: Okay, do a 30% water change tonight, and tomorrow bring some of your water to the pet store, and ask ... | |
| oscar fish jumping out of tank | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: this morning we woke up to find our 5 year old Oscar had jumped out the back of our tank. He had hit ... A: Do you have an ammonia, and nitrite test kit? If so check your water to make sure he has no ... | |
| oscar fish jumping out of tank | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: this morning we woke up to find our 5 year old Oscar had jumped out the back of our tank. He had hit ... A: Poor dear Oscar! I would use Melafix, and make sure that his water is very very clean, no ammonia, ... | |
| My male beta | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: why does my male beta fish looks like he is about to pop? Yesterday i noticed my Beta looked a bit ... A: Have you checked your water for ammonia or nitrites? If they are high, this could be a reason why ... | |
| tank mates 4 piranhas | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: Hi i have a 65gal and i have 4 rbp that ae 5 to 8inch i was thinking on getting 3 med tiger oscar i ... A: An Oscar needs a 55 gallon tank just for himself. Two Oscars you must double that, three oscars ... | |
| Oscars | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I ended up with a 10" Oscar that was a rescue from a bad situation. I have him in a 55 gallon tank. ... A: I wouldn't put him in a pool of Koi. Oscars are very friendly and intelligent fish. He does need a ... | |
| I think my beta is dying | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: He's a work fish, and he never eats over the weekends and he's been fine for 8 months. I have him in ... A: I'm so sorry you lost your little friend. I know you thought you were doing the best you could do ... | |
| I think my beta is dying | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: He's a work fish, and he never eats over the weekends and he's been fine for 8 months. I have him in ... A: There are so many reasons why a betta changes colour. It is sometimes difficult to find the right ... | |
| fish | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I have 1 red devil, 1 african cichlid, & 1 jack dempsy they stay at the top of the tank by the ... A: I would think it is a lack of oxygen in your tank. Make sure that your filter is splashing the ... | |
| Mirror tanks | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: some one gave me a betta for my bday and it came in a mirrored tank. it has a long mirror in the ... A: This is very bad for a Betta. It will cause him stress, and he will get sick. Here is some ... | |
| Cichlid Fish | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I have two cichlid fish. One of them started turning black and appeared to be very weak. The fish ... A: The first thing I would think of is lack of oxygen in the tank. Make sure you have enough oxygen ... | |
| betta lethargic despite medication | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: hey Linda, Happy Victoria Day! In the end, on friday I bought clout and paraguard, since you said ... A: Clout is a very strong medication, and I didn't think it would help...I am still going back to ... | |
| Sick Betta | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: Lynda. Well, I took my male betta to the pet store this morning as you recommended and the staff ... A: I would continue the treatment with coppersafe, and I would add Maracyn two. These two medications ... | |
| Bolivian Rams | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a bolivian Ram that has had pop eye for a couple of months now. I have tried to treat it ... A: Popeye is usually due to an injury, poor water conditions, and poor diet could also be the cause. A ... | |
| Betta should live longer, he's floating vertical head up. | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm following up on the previous thread about my betta, we had decided to treat him with ... A: I know I bury mine where my flowers are too. To me fish, are so intelligent, especially the betta! ... | |
| Water in Betta's tank | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: First off the service all of the experts provide is fantastic and a real blessing to all who love ... A: I was also wondering if you rinse the sponge in your filter in hot water when you clean your filter. ... | |
| Am I a bad owner? | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I need to ask you something. I was kicked by a horse once ad I asked a friend about why he kicked me ... A: Nobody who loves animals are bad pet owners, and you love them, so don't worry about what someone ... | |
| Sick Betta | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Lynda. Well, I took my male betta to the pet store this morning as you recommended and the staff ... A: I just can't believe them! The Betta is a tropical fish, that alone says he needs at least 78 ... | |
| dalmation fish | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: my question is i have two dalmations with a sailfin mollie bristlenose catfish and 6 neons recently ... A: If it is male, and female they are mating. Livebearers are always mating. This is why there should ... | |
| listless betta since purchase and medication | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: It's me again, unfortunately, I haven't been able to buy the medication you reccomended yet but I'll ... A: Clout is a very strong medication. Make sure that he does not stress with it. If you see any signs ... | |
| Betta should live longer, he's floating vertical head up. | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm following up on the previous thread about my betta, we had decided to treat him with ... A: Use any food he likes, flakes, or bloodworms or daphnia, and dip them in castor oil. You will find ... | |
| Betta should live longer, he's floating vertical head up. | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm following up on the previous thread about my betta, we had decided to treat him with ... A: There could be many other things that caused your Betta to be sick. I remember the fluctuating ... | |
| Sick Betta | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Lynda. Well, I took my male betta to the pet store this morning as you recommended and the staff ... A: I can't believe some of these pet stores! How could there not be someone in there working who knows ... | |
| silver shark/balla shark | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I know as iv researched them alot that they wont breed in household tanks..its a very large tank but ... A: That's great! Your water is perfect. You look after your tank very well. I'm happy to hear this. ... | |
| Betta - Is it safe? | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a regular Betta fish and I plan on putting him in one of my tanks that I had my last ... A: It is safe to put your new Betta in there, the tank has been cleaned out, and there is no danger. I ... | |
| quick up date on the betta | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I know I have been very quiet about Cody the Betta. I just wanted you to know he is doing fantastic ... A: I'm happy to know that your betta is happy, and healthy. I was wondering if you rinse your sponge ... | |
| Water in Betta's tank | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: First off the service all of the experts provide is fantastic and a real blessing to all who love ... A: To bring up the PH buy some crushed coral at the pet store, and add a little to your filter. To do ... | |
| Betta Fish | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a college student and relatively new to owning betta fish, but i read much about them before ... A: Bless your heart, it was so nice of you to do this. It could be that the pipes are old, and rusty. ... | |
| silver shark/balla shark | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I know as iv researched them alot that they wont breed in household tanks..its a very large tank but ... A: I cannot help you with the colour of the eggs as when I saw the mating pair they were in a 500 ... | |
| Betta Fish | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a college student and relatively new to owning betta fish, but i read much about them before ... A: It is very hard for me to diagnose the problem. Do you feed him too much at one time? Does he have ... | |
| Sinking Betta | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have two male betta splendids, separated of course, not in tanks but small bowls. One has plastic ... A: Bettas should have different tanks. They must never see each other as this causes them stress, and ... | |
| silver shark/balla shark | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I know as iv researched them alot that they wont breed in household tanks..its a very large tank but ... A: I do think they are spawning. It happens in big enough tanks, and if they are well fed. They ... | |
| Sick Betta? | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me or at least point me in the right direction. I have a male betta in a 3 ... A: Clamped fins usually indicate parasites due to poor water conditions, and stress. If your water ... | |
| Betta eating less | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: We got a beta for Christmas 2008. We have been feeding it the beta pellets and it was eating ... A: If you look just where his chin is, a little lower, this is where his tummy is. If this is swollen, ... | |
| crystal fish bowls | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe to keep a fish, bettas specifically, in a crystal bowl since crystal is leaded glass? A: Here is some information on the Betta that will help you understand his needs. He must not be kept ... | |
| 55g African Cichlid trouble... | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: .. Okay, you're going to rip my head off here... I bought a full-grown Yellow Lab from a reputable ... A: This is so sad, and I'm sorry this has happened to you. How big is your tank? I have never used ... | |
| Sick Betta? | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me or at least point me in the right direction. I have a male betta in a 3 ... A: If you are sure that his water chemistry is right, change 25% of his water. Do this every week, as ... | |
| Sick Betta? | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me or at least point me in the right direction. I have a male betta in a 3 ... A: Can you see if his tummy is swollen? His tummy is just under his chin. Many Bettas get Swim ... | |
| Color fading and hiding-Betta | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm very worried about my betta Patriot. He/She (I'm not really sure) lives in a ten gallon tank ... A: Can you see if his tummy is swollen? His tummy is just under his chin. Many Bettas get Swim ... | |
| ich treatment | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: my computer either sent or deleted half of my question so disreguard last email from me if you got ... A: Be very careful of bringing the temperature of your water up too fast. This is very bad for fish as ... | |
| feeding schedule | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: Good evening, I had the oscar that had the sbd. She is actually normal again and is eating again. ... A: I'm happy to know that your Oscar is well. Feed him one kind of veggie one day, the next day ... | |
| Betta should live longer, he's floating vertical head up. | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have had a male betta for about a year and a half or so now he's my third one, they usually do ... A: Right now, leave him in the tetracycline, be careful not to overdose. The pet store manager should ... | |
| Betta keeps getting bloated | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old crowntail betta named Salizar. He lives in a 9x8" glass bowl with room ... A: As I have mentioned above, he should be in heated water, at least 78 degree water. Bettas kept in ... | |
| Betta keeps getting bloated | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old crowntail betta named Salizar. He lives in a 9x8" glass bowl with room ... A: I am going to write down information on how a Betta should be kept. Hopefully this information ... | |
| Betta should live longer, he's floating vertical head up. | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have had a male betta for about a year and a half or so now he's my third one, they usually do ... A: Sometimes a Betta will refuse to eat the pea. There is nothing we can do about it. Try teasing him ... | |
| Regarding salt and bettas | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a betta in a 10 gallon heated tank. I want to know how much salt and how often to add to the ... A: Add two teaspoons of diluted aquarium salt to his water, and add accordingly to each water change. ... | |
| great news | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: The fish are doing great and even better news. My fella asked me the question today and I said yes! ... A: This is great news, and I am very happy for you. Congratulations! Toby is in heaven, and happy, and ... | |
| Sick betta | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: A lady at work brought me in a Betta that she didn't know her granddaughter had left at her house. ... A: Poor Betta! Bless your heart for trying to save him! He is very sick, and this is caused by poor ... | |
| mystery cichlid | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I was in one of the local pet stores in the city. They had the most amazing cichlid id ever seen in ... A: It is almost impossible for me to know what cichlid this is. It surely was an african cichlid. ... | |
| listless betta since purchase and after medication | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I really appreciate it! I've had a betta for around a month and since his purchase he's seemed ... A: I think he may have parasites too, I'm not completely sure as I do not see your fish. That patch ... | |
| guppys | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: all my guppys are dying! at first they were fine. then most of them died in 2 days. i was left with ... A: Have you checked your ammonia, and nitrite levels? When adding too many fish at once, the levels go ... | |
| listless betta since purchase and after medication | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I really appreciate it! I've had a betta for around a month and since his purchase he's seemed ... A: You must get rid of the patch. I would use coppersafe by mardel, and Maracyn 2 together. Treat for ... | |
| Betta should live longer, he's floating vertical head up. | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have had a male betta for about a year and a half or so now he's my third one, they usually do ... A: Your Betta seems to have Swim Bladder Disease. This is caused by overfeeding, and poor diet. ... | |
| Clogged filter | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering why does my carbon filter keep clogging? I have a Betta in a heated 10 gal tank. I ... A: Seeing as I have used Aquaclear filters, fluval, and Epheim, and never used Whisper, I am now ... | |
| Clogged filter | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering why does my carbon filter keep clogging? I have a Betta in a heated 10 gal tank. I ... A: The carbon filter should be changed every three weeks. The white pouch should be rinsed in aquarium ... | |
| Beta not eating | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a Beta that my daughter has had for about a year now. She moved to Florida and when I saw ... A: Something is wrong since he is not eating. A healthy Betta is a glutton! Are his fins ragged, can ... | |
| possible amphicillin | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Would these three be a good sources of amphicillin for my sick betta ... A: Yes they would be, but make sure they are not used. Buy new, and never used. There is also another ... | |
| Very sick betta | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I noticed my daughters betta had pop-eye a little over a week ago, I went to petco got some betta ... A: Swim Bladder Disease is caused by constipation, and poor diet which leads to Swim Bladder. This is ... | |
| Very sick betta | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I noticed my daughters betta had pop-eye a little over a week ago, I went to petco got some betta ... A: Poor Betta, he is in bad shape. Betta fix, is a very weak medication, and not suited for what your ... | |
| sturgeon | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: .. i'm in need of some advice please. I bought a small diamond sturgeon yesterday and was told by ... A: I will always wonder why pet stores sell fish that are not suitable for aquariums, and the sturgeon ... | |
| Beta not eating | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a Beta that my daughter has had for about a year now. She moved to Florida and when I saw ... A: A betta who stops eating is not a good sign. Could you tell me if his tummy is swollen. His tummy ... | |
| beta | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have had 2 male fish divided of course but i am very paranoid about the ammonia chloramine ... A: When putting a divider in a tank, you must make sure that they do not see each other. If they do, ... | |
| Regarding my Betta tank | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a Betta. I have a 10 gal heated tank. Does the aquarium light stress Betta's. When I turn on ... A: Bettas prefer the light of day, so it is better to have low lighting for him. All fish stress for ... | |
| live worms developing in my fish bowl | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: A couple weeks ago I noticed a very tiny little snail in my beta bowl. I did not buy a snail and am ... A: Snails, and worms can come in with plants. When worms aren't on the fish, they are usually ... | |
| Betta w/raised scales in one spot | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My question is similar to: ... A: Raised scales usually indicate Dropsy. Dropsy it seems, is impossible to cure. Researchers cannot ... | |
| Another lol | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Yeah....his plants all look healthy and gorgeous lol, but I still think it's way too much for me, at ... A: I'm sure he takes very good care of his aquariums. Some pet stores are really bad at keeping their ... | |
| Another lol | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Yeah....his plants all look healthy and gorgeous lol, but I still think it's | |