| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| Tiger oscars | 6/3/2009 |
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A: It is impossible to tell the difference between male, and female until they spawn. Oscars make ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Piranhas | 5/31/2009 |
Q:
A: This could mean that he has Swim Bladder Disease. This is caused by poor diet which leads to ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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! ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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! ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: Maybe he is looking for someone part time, that would be great, I know I would jump on that! Many ...
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| sick cory | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have just noticed that one of the cory catfish, Lucky seems to have bits of scale missing. He's ...
A: Poor little cory. I wonder if you can find Melafix in the pet stores you have where you live. This ...
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| Ok | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Hey Lynda, it's Holly again. I'll definitely keep changing the water, 40% each time. The 10gal ...
A: He would be the perfect guy to help you along with real plants. He would tell you what to do, and ...
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| Ok | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Hey Lynda, it's Holly again. I'll definitely keep changing the water, 40% each time. The 10gal ...
A: Plants? I have tried this with no success, and have given up. They need lots of care too. You ...
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| Ok | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Hey Lynda, it's Holly again. I'll definitely keep changing the water, 40% each time. The 10gal ...
A: Don't add all of your fish at once to your 10 gallon tank. You don't want that one to mess up ...
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| Not sure whats wrong with my betta. | 5/3/2009 |
Q: in the bottom of my betta's tank are these red organ type things [about the size of his head] that ...
A: I do not know what the red organ type things you are seeing in his tank are. It is certainly not ...
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| Hello Again!! | 5/3/2009 |
Q: it's me again lol. The tanks have changed a bit since last time. The 10gal is now home to a ...
A: I know that feeling as I remember the mistakes I made when starting out which were much worse than ...
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| Hello Again!! | 5/2/2009 |
Q: it's me again lol. The tanks have changed a bit since last time. The 10gal is now home to a ...
A: Never give up! We all make mistakes, and we learn from them. There is so much to think of when we ...
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| Hello Again!! | 5/2/2009 |
Q: it's me again lol. The tanks have changed a bit since last time. The 10gal is now home to a ...
A: I was wondering how you were doing, was thinking about you this week. lol Ammonia turns to ...
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| Tail biting and dark spots | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I read your advice concerning dark spots on betta tails. I have medicated that tank. However I have ...
A: Do your bettas see each other. If they do, this is not good as it stresses them. He is stressed, ...
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| Crowntail Betta Won't Eat | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I am following the instructions you gave me earlier--I will go out and buy a larger tank for Blue. ...
A: Kanamycin is very good for Swim Bladder Disease, but it is hard to find. If you cannot find it, buy ...
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| sick cory | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have just noticed that one of the cory catfish, Lucky seems to have bits of scale missing. He's ...
A: This little cory has really had a hard time! Check your water to be sure there is no ammonia in it. ...
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| angels | 5/1/2009 |
Q: yes i have seen stripes fanning the eggs, ph lvl is about 7.0, but gh and ch are low extremly low i ...
A: The lighting isn't important. They have the light of day. What is important is your water ...
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| Angel eggs | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I only noticed today that my angel has laid eggs, most of them are white but i can see a few clear, ...
A: It's not good! The white ones are fungus. Did you watch them to see what is happening when they have ...
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| bump on my beta | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I am worried about my son's beta fish, I got it for him for Christmas on 2007, so he has lived with ...
A: A bump or lump is very hard to diagnose. It could be a tumor. Most tumors aren't cancerous, and ...
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| Finrot | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I was wondering our Betta's fin is still white and I was wondering should we use Maracyn Two to ...
A: No, you do not have to lower the level of your tank, or remove the ornaments. You don't want to ...
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| Finrot | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I was wondering our Betta's fin is still white and I was wondering should we use Maracyn Two to ...
A: Poor little guy! You can buy maracyn TC at the Pet Store. This should be good for him. Where I ...
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| Betta fins | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have had my male Betta for a couple of months now. The tips of his tail fin have turned white and ...
A: This is the beginning of fin, and tail rot. This is due to poor water conditions, stress, outdated ...
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| Finrot | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I was wondering our Betta's fin is still white and I was wondering should we use Maracyn Two to ...
A: Fin Rot is caused by poor water conditions, stress, outdated food, crowded tanks, unsuitable tank ...
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| VERY URGENT! | 4/30/2009 |
Q: my fish is extremely sick, i took him to the pet store the guy said its something internal..but im ...
A: Fill your new tank with water the same temperature he is in now, and once he is in the water, bring ...
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| Crowntail Betta Wont' Eat | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I got a male crowntail betta in October. I have a small 1/2 gallon tank and clean it at least once ...
A: Here is some information on Bettas, and how they should be kept. I hope it will help you understand ...
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| VERY URGENT! | 4/30/2009 |
Q: my fish is extremely sick, i took him to the pet store the guy said its something internal..but im ...
A: First I will tell you how a Betta should be kept. You may find this interesting, and it will give ...
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| 1 yellow tail cichlid,2 electric yellow and 1 red scat | 4/29/2009 |
Q: because we are new to keeping fish we told the shop we had a communal tropical tank and they said ...
A: Unfortunately a 60 litre tank is too small for a Red Scat. You could put him in your other tank. ...
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| 1 yellow tail cichlid,2 electric yellow and 1 red scat | 4/29/2009 |
Q: because we are new to keeping fish we told the shop we had a communal tropical tank and they said ...
A: The Red Scat is out of place with African Cichlids. He is a peaceful fish, and not to be mixed with ...
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| Oscar with SBD | 4/28/2009 |
Q: She has not eaten the pellets in 2 days now. ANSWER: Ok, she has advanced Swim Bladder Disease. As ...
A: When an Oscar stops eating their could be so many reasons, it hard to know exactly which one it is. ...
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| Betta Fish | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I bought a Red Halfmoon Male betta fish on Sunday named Firestar, and today is Tuesday and he hasn't ...
A: When a Betta doesn't eat, it is because there is something wrong. You must find the answer to that ...
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| Angel eggs | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I only noticed today that my angel has laid eggs, most of them are white but i can see a few clear, ...
A: Breeding Angels is not easy as not all couples care for their young. Sometimes only one Angel will ...
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| Beta Change in Behavior an dNot Eating | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I am very concerned for my Beta. I have owned at least 6 Betas in the past and had them live as long ...
A: Bettas should be kept in bigger tanks. In their habitat the bettas may live in shallow waters, but ...
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| Beta | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have had a beta male now for about 6 months, he has aquired a small gray discoloration behind one ...
A: It is hard for me to say what it could be. It could be a tumor. Some tumors are cancerous, some are ...
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| Angel eggs | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I only noticed today that my angel has laid eggs, most of them are white but i can see a few clear, ...
A: Does this Angel Fish have a male? She needs a male to fertilize the eggs. With no male, she may ...
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| Beta fish behavior | 4/26/2009 |
Q: We recently bought a male beta and he is doing well in his 1 gallon tank with rocks at bottom and ...
A: It is very sad when Pet Stores keep Bettas in small containers. They sell all kinds of small ...
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| oscars and veggies | 4/26/2009 |
Q: is there any particular ones they should be given? and should they be given raw or cooked or ...
A: An Jack Dampsey is true to his name, and will fight, and kill fish in your tank, once he is older. ...
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| Oscar with SBD | 4/26/2009 |
Q: She has not eaten the pellets in 2 days now. ANSWER: Ok, she has advanced Swim Bladder Disease. As ...
A: I would wait a day, and see if she starts to eat again. Keep the ammonia down to zero. This could ...
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| Might be swimbladder | 4/25/2009 |
Q: This is Linda. Our Betta is starting to swim on his side. It seems like his rear end is up when he ...
A: Swim Bladder is caused by poor diet, and overfeeding. This leads to constipation, then SBD. You ...
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| cloudy water | 4/25/2009 |
Q: Lynda, Thank you again for all the help you gave me when I struggled with betta fish. Now that sick ...
A: Cloudy water could be many things. Sometimes a Betta will blow a big nest, and that can cloud the ...
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| betta - color fading/fringed fins | 4/24/2009 |
Q: Let me just start by saying I have received so many different opinions and advice for caring for my ...
A: He is a beautiful betta, and looks like he would be a "moon Betta" You will have to change all the ...
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| What fish should my daughter get next ? | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My 11 year old daughter has a 30 gallon tank in her bedroom,a few days ago we had 5 female bettas,2 ...
A: The problem is that Bettas do not get along with many fish. The Gourami family is out of the ...
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| Oscar with SBD | 4/24/2009 |
Q: She has not eaten the pellets in 2 days now.
A: Ok, she has advanced Swim Bladder Disease. As the disease progresses, the fish stop eating. You ...
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| More info on oscar in heat | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Sorry I forgot to mention that she/he is in a 55 gallon tank with a couple smaller cichlids and a ...
A: Feed her 4 peas now, and 3 peas later on tonight. This should help her. Tomorrow, you could feed ...
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| re:my betta fish | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Ok, the bump is just under his head on his chest. He is eating well. I usually feed him about5 ...
A: Your betta may have SBD which is caused by poor diet, and overfeeding which lead to constipation, ...
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| More info on oscar in heat | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Sorry I forgot to mention that she/he is in a 55 gallon tank with a couple smaller cichlids and a ...
A: An Oscar needs a 55 gallon tank all to herself. You must keep the tank very clean. Common ...
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| my beta fish / a bump dealing with him | 4/23/2009 |
Q: i have this beta fish and he has lived for like 1 or 2 years old and i was just wondering what could ...
A: It is very difficult to know exactly what the bump could be. It could be a tumor, and it could be ...
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| Breeding Bettas... HELP! | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I just bought two bettas from Petco yesterday and the female has a white dot sticking out from ...
A: The male betta will not pick up eggs that have fallen to the bottom of the tank. He blows the eggs ...
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| figure 8 pufferfish | 4/22/2009 |
Q: i also have 19 guppies, a common goldfish,an algae eater and zebra danio. in a 29 gallon aquarium ...
A: I'm sorry to have to tell you that your tank is overstocked, and adding another fish would not be a ...
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| my oscar | 4/22/2009 |
Q: yes i just noticed my oscar has like a bubble on his bottom and he has something hanging out of it ...
A: It could be parasites. it most likely is. There are many parasite medication at your Pet Store. ...
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| Beta Fish | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have a male Beta fish that I got from Petsmart about a year ago. He has been a happy and healthy ...
A: Bettas kept in small bowls, and tanks at low temperatures will get sick, and are very hard to cure. ...
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| lovesick Betta | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have a male betta in a 10 gal partitioned tank with a female betta on the other side. He is not ...
A: Betta fish, male or female must not see each other, and should be in separate tanks. They get ...
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| fish are all ok | 4/21/2009 |
Q: The fish are all ok. They are doing great especially Mr Magnifico Dasher. I wish I could say the ...
A: I belong to cats, they are my masters...lol Cats! I have had them all my life, and dogs too. I ...
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| betta w/popeye and not sure what else? | 4/21/2009 |
Q: This is my first beta "Junior". He was purchased December 2008. In DEC. 2009 I saw white spots, ...
A: You do not need a filter, but you will have to change all of his water once a week. With or ...
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| paradise fish | 4/20/2009 |
Q: i bought my first paradise fish in February 2009. He lives in an 8L tank along with one plastic ...
A: I'm happy he does not have SBD. This is what I think happened, he took in too much air at the ...
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| angel fish problem | 4/20/2009 |
Q: hey Lynda, I have 2 angelfish and 1 pleco in a 55 gal tank. I've had them for a long time. Lately ...
A: Angels! They should be called Devils! What I think is happening is that you have a male, and a ...
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| Beta fish fin regrowth | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Lynda, Thank you for all your useful tips on beta. One of my beta fish survived the fungus attack ...
A: All you can do is keep his water clean free of ammonia, and nitrates, and they will grow back. It ...
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| paradise fish | 4/20/2009 |
Q: i bought my first paradise fish in February 2009. He lives in an 8L tank along with one plastic ...
A: It isn't normal for him to sit at the bottom of the tank. Check to see if his tummy is swollen, and ...
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| Sick Beta fish | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have had my red fighter fish for over a year now. He has begun to get a white film over is head ...
A: Your betta is not well, and you will have to treat him with an antibiotic. From what you told me, ...
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| sick convict | 4/19/2009 |
Q: He tries to swim when I feed them but he has a hard time and seems to make him breath heavy. I think ...
A: I'm sorry, but he now appears to have "Dropsy" Dropsy can be caused by an internal bacterial ...
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| paradise fish | 4/19/2009 |
Q: i bought my first paradise fish in February 2009. He lives in an 8L tank along with one plastic ...
A: A 2 gallon tank is too small for a Paradise fish. They need a 20 gallon tank to stay healthy, and ...
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| Cichlid with swollen tummy | 4/19/2009 |
Q: HELP please, my 6 years old cichlid has been sicked for weeks, I tried water change, put some ...
A: If she is still eating try giving her frozen peas which you will cook, and remove the outer layer. ...
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| betta w/popeye and not sure what else? | 4/19/2009 |
Q: This is my first beta "Junior". He was purchased December 2008. In DEC. 2009 I saw white spots, ...
A: There is not much more you can do. Since you treated him with maracyn2, and got no results. ...
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| tropical fish | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I decided to get another Betta. I saved the information you gave me about them so that I won't lose ...
A: I'm sorry for your loss Danielle, you really aren't lucky lately with your pets. Hopefully your ...
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| african cichlid eye | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have an african cichlid who had one eye bulging out of his head now all of a sudden it is rotting ...
A: As you know African Cichlids are very aggressive, and territorial. If he is in with other African ...
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| regarding ammonia | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I did check the water for our Betta and we found a very little bit of ammonia again. We have his ...
A: Some of my Bettas eat flakes, and some don't want anything to do with them. I buy them Betta Flakes ...
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| regarding ammonia | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I did check the water for our Betta and we found a very little bit of ammonia again. We have his ...
A: Only waste, and food decaying at the bottom of the tank causes ammonia, and when your tank is ...
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| Maylandia callainos fry | 4/17/2009 |
Q: My first pair of blue cobalt cichlids had fry, of which are now in their own 2 ft tank and have ...
A: The fry are still too small to put in your main tank. They would have to grow to at least to 2 ...
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| About the question earlier.. | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Its Brittany Again. Sorry about the confusion. but what i was trying to say is that we thought that ...
A: Never keep male bettas with another male, and not even with another female. Like I have told you, ...
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| tropical fish | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I decided to get another Betta. I saved the information you gave me about them so that I won't lose ...
A: The Betta is also known as the "Siamese Fighting Fish" and "Betta Splendens." The people who don't ...
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| Need to know ASAP! | 4/16/2009 |
Q: So I have a fish tank about 10-12 gallon. and i was gone one night and came back and saw that my ...
A: I don't quite understand your question. How did the male die? Only one betta to a tank. Never ...
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| Does my betta have fin rot? | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a veil tail male betta from the store. He had a black tip on the end of his ...
A: You could try Bettafix, and hopefully he should get better. The difference between Melafix, and ...
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| Does my betta have fin rot? | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a veil tail male betta from the store. He had a black tip on the end of his ...
A: If using melafix, you don't need a filter, but take a clean glass free of soap, or any other ...
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| discus bitting | 4/15/2009 |
Q: i have small discus fish 2 pairs and 1 big pair of angel...problem is that 1 angel is bitting discus ...
A: Is your tank big enough? They need at least a 50 gallon tank. Angels, and Discus fish are cichlids, ...
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| Regarding my Betta | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I did do another 25 % water change. There is a very slight bit of ammonia again. The nitrites are 0 ...
A: The freeze dried brine shrimp could do it. Make sure that he is eating it, and don't feed him too ...
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| Does my betta have fin rot? | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a veil tail male betta from the store. He had a black tip on the end of his ...
A: He seems to have fin and tail rot from what you are telling me. Fin, and tail rot is mostly caused ...
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| My betta is suffering from tail and fin rot - please help!! | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I read the response from you for someone else on the same subject. But I have a very specificMy ...
A: When a Betta has fin rot, we must act quickly. It would be better to have him in a bigger tank, ...
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| Oscar Fish | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have 2 tiger oscars both about 5 inches, and one of them is a lighter than the other, more of a ...
A: I don't see the picture, and I'm sorry you feel this way. I try my best to help people, and ...
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| Betta's Sick? | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I’ve owned betta’s for years now and they’ve all done well one even lasting six years but recently ...
A: You have been very lucky to keep bettas so long in small bowls. The pea should be cooked, and the ...
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| Oscar Fish | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have 2 tiger oscars both about 5 inches, and one of them is a lighter than the other, more of a ...
A: I cannot send my e-mail addy through the system, as everyone on the net would have it! Your ten ...
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| Oscar Fish | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have 2 tiger oscars both about 5 inches, and one of them is a lighter than the other, more of a ...
A: I would have to see a picture if possible, but usually it is nothing to worry about. I would check ...
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| Oscar fish on bottom of tank. | 4/14/2009 |
Q: Lynda, thank you for your response. The oscar fish has a 25 gallon tank. Since i recently changed ...
A: An Oscar needs at least a 60 gallon tank to be well and healthy. When kept in smaller tanks, his ...
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| Oscars | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Can other fish be in a 55 gallon tank with an oscar. I have a 75 gallon pump (bio wheel). If so, ...
A: The answer is No...you cannot put another fish in with your Oscar as your Oscar needs all of the ...
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| Growth on betta fish | 4/13/2009 |
Q: My son has had his male betta fish for about 2 years now. He is kept in a 10 gallong tank, we keep ...
A: This could be a cist, nothing to worry about, especially that it is not on his body. Do water ...
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| Maracyn Two | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have been using the maracyn two now for 5 days and I did do a 25 % water change. The tank is now ...
A: Water changes should be done weekly of 25% without fail. You should check your water mid-week to ...
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| Dead Fish | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Last weekend i was out and i called home and asked for someone to turn off my fish lights. While ...
A: Never trust anyone when it comes to your tank, unless they have experience with fish!! Poor little ...
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| Maracyn Two | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have been using the maracyn two now for 5 days and I did do a 25 % water change. The tank is now ...
A: Your fish is doing better from what I read in your previous letter, and that is a good sign. I ...
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| Nitrate levels | 4/12/2009 |
Q: Hey Lynda, thank you so much for answering my previous questions, you are awesome!! Lynda, I have a ...
A: If your PH is at 8 and not fluctuating, that's great, you do not need to add crushed coral. Your ...
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| Sick Oscar ): | 4/12/2009 |
Q: It's me again! ( In case you forgot, seeing that you probably get lots of questions, I have a year ...
A: I would discontinue "General Cure" and treat only with Tetracycline. Too much medication isn't good ...
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| Fin Rot | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have attached a photo of Mr. Betta and could you tell me if this Betta has fin rot please. ...
A: Bettas love warm water, so bring it up slowly to 82..one degree tomorrow, and another degree the ...
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| Lethargic Male Betta | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have a red male betta fish who is usually active, but for the past day or two just recently ...
A: Blocks to feed fish will only pollute your water, so avoid them. The Betta can go for four days ...
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| Fin Rot | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have attached a photo of Mr. Betta and could you tell me if this Betta has fin rot please. ...
A: His water chemistry is perfect, he should be getting better. Keep up the treatment with Maracyn 2. ...
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| Fin Rot | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have attached a photo of Mr. Betta and could you tell me if this Betta has fin rot please.
A: Yes it is, and a very bad case of Fin Rot! You must add medication quickly, as fin rot is eating ...
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| pet silver shark | 4/11/2009 |
Q: what is the biggest that a (pet tropical) silver shark can grow to
A: They can grow to 12-14 inches long, and need a big tank of at least 66 gallons. They are peaceful ...
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| Nitrate levels | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Hey Lynda, thank you so much for answering my previous questions, you are awesome!! Lynda, I have a ...
A: I wouldn't worry about the nitrates being at 20. When Nitrates go over 40, then you start to worry. ...
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| Crown tail fighter. | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I hav a crown tail fighter. My uncle had it for 5 months and then gave it to me a month ago. I put ...
A: I would feed him a frozen cooked pea, and nothing else for two days because I suspect that he has ...
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| Albino Tiger Oscar | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have had my fish for almost a year, he has always been healthy. I think he's a He. Anyway, the ...
A: Eye problems are caused by a bacterial infection, lack of vitamin A, or gas bubbles. This may be ...
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| Breeding Cichlids | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have four cichlids in my 47 gallon tank. The two tiger cichlids have been protecting a batch of ...
A: If your tiger cichlids are "Convicts" they will look after the spawn. It would be better to have ...
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| breeding Angels | 4/9/2009 |
Q: - only. These Angels have been together since I got them as babies and I am trying to breed them. ...
A: Angels are picky, it is very hard to get a breeding pair. Like most Cichlids they pick their mate. ...
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| Sick Oscar ): | 4/9/2009 |
Q: It's me again! ( In case you forgot, seeing that you probably get lots of questions, I have a year ...
A: I have never used tank buddies tablets for Swim Bladder Disease, or for cures on fish that have ...
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| Everything is going wrong for me | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Everything is going wrong for me today. Comet has ich and me well I am off work poorly again. I ...
A: Ick usually attacks fish that are stressed or weak. I find it resembles us when we get a cold. We ...
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| Beta Fish | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have had my beta fish for about a month now and he suddenly just started staring off and not ...
A: Many things can cause this. He may be cold, he could be constipated, it's hard for me to know with ...
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| Help me save my angel fish! | 4/8/2009 |
Q: My angel fish has been alive for 6 years now. It has been the only fish in the tank since 6 years ...
A: It is so important to keep tanks clean. If we don't, ammonia builds up from fish waste, and uneaten ...
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| How many oscars can fit? | 4/8/2009 |
Q: Can two oscars live in a 55 gallon tank that is long,not high?What type of decorations should I put ...
A: It's kind of difficult to decorate an Oscar's tank as he will rearrange it! Driftwood, and round ...
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| African cichlid with hole in the head disease | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have two African cichlids that are in separate tanks.One is 16 yrs and in a 120 gallon, the other ...
A: Water conditions are very important in the cure of this disease. Make sure your water is free of ...
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| Betta just laying in the bottom of his tank | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Our Betta Fish has been laying at the bottom of his tank for over a month. He struggles to swim to ...
A: Poor Betta! He seems to be showing symtoms of Swim Bladder Disease which is caused by poor diet, ...
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| How many oscars can fit? | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Can two oscars live in a 55 gallon tank that is long,not high?What type of decorations should I put ...
A: Only one oscar can fit in a 55 gallon tank. Two Oscars need double that, and three you tripple ...
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| fire eel | 4/7/2009 |
Q: He wasn't doing to good in our medicated tank. We moved him into our 20 gallon hospital tank along ...
A: Eels and loaches often come down with ich, and they are always hard to cure because of their ...
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| Sick Oscar ): | 4/7/2009 |
Q: It's me again! ( In case you forgot, seeing that you probably get lots of questions, I have a year ...
A: I have answered you, but I guess you did not see my answer. Photobuchet would not let me see your ...
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| Betta fish | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I just bought a Betta, i have a 10 ltr bowl in which theres a plastic plant and pebbles, I feed him ...
A: I'm sorry to tell you that a 2 gallon tank is too small to add a pleco or any other cleaning fish. ...
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| re-mouth fungus | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Lynda, i don't know if you remember me - i contacted you earlier this week for RAMON my betta fish ...
A: I remember Ramon, and was hoping he would be all better by now. Never overdose a fish, it would do ...
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| Regarding feeding | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if i give my betta 3 pellets or flakes in the morning and 3 pellets or flakes in the ...
A: I'm sorry it took a little while to answer, something went wrong with my computer. Feed him 2 ...
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| spots/tiny holes on gold severum | 4/6/2009 |
Q: From the beginning, I was given 2 gold severums, a blood parrot and a pleco in a twenty gallon tank ...
A: Ick is always present in tanks, and attacks weak, or stressed fish. Melafix does not cure ick. Do ...
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| Angel Fish Keep Dying | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon aquarium (Water levels test normal.)with 2 small angelfish, a couple of balloon ...
A: It would be a good idea to put the mollies in another tank. Mollies need alkaline water which is ...
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| Angel Fish Keep Dying | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon aquarium (Water levels test normal.)with 2 small angelfish, a couple of balloon ...
A: You have two problems here. The first one is Mollies, and Angel fish do not mix. The reason being ...
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| Regarding Betta Food | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Is freeze dried blood worms, freeze dried brine shrimp and where do you get daphnia I live in a ...
A: Freeze dried blood worms are good. If your pet store doesn't have daphnia, ask them to order it for ...
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| Betta fish keeps dying on me | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I've had 3 betta fish for the past 2 weeks. They all died on me. I made changes after each ...
A: Like I mentioned to you, 72 degree water is much to cold for bettas. They are tropical fish, and ...
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| Regarding Bettas | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon heated about 79 Fahrenheit, filtered with a whisper 10 90 gph, I have had the ...
A: I'm sorry I misunderstood you. The way it was written made me shiver...lol I love fish so much! ...
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| I have made a decision | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I recieved your email. I have decided to put him to sleep. I can't do it yet because I am going out. ...
A: Before buying a cichlid, read up on the one you want to buy. Cichlids are special. Some grow very ...
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| Regarding Bettas | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon heated about 79 Fahrenheit, filtered with a whisper 10 90 gph, I have had the ...
A: Why would you kill the fish? Fin, and tail rot is curable. This is very sad, that you would think ...
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| Too Buoyant Betta (Male) | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have a male betta, aprox age of 2+ years. The last few weeks I have been having issues with him ...
A: Your Betta has Swim Bladder Disease. This often happens to Bettas, as we tend to overfeed them. ...
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| I have made a decision | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I recieved your email. I have decided to put him to sleep. I can't do it yet because I am going out. ...
A: I found this artical on the net, and it tells you exactly what to do. 1. Put the fish in the ...
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| stocking | 4/4/2009 |
Q: how does this look so far for stocking a 38 gallon tank? 2-powder blue dwarf gouramis 3-german blue ...
A: I would say that the Angel Fish would be one too many. I also would like to mention that when ...
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| Betta splendon problem | 4/3/2009 |
Q: Hey lynda, clinton here , i previously asked you questions about how to get rid of the ich from my ...
A: I'm so happy that your Flowerhorn pulled through, and that he is well now. Poor Betta! Did you ...
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| Betta fish keeps dying on me | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I've had 3 betta fish for the past 2 weeks. They all died on me. I made changes after each ...
A: A betta is a tropical fish, and needs 78-80 degree water. When you bring them home from the pet ...
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| I tried everything you said. | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I got the medication of my friend at the pet store. My friend helped me put it in the Betta's tank. ...
A: Your friend should have advised you to do what is best for the betta. To see him suffering, and to ...
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| dying fish | 4/3/2009 |
Q: we have never had a outbreak of ich before when we had it set up previously. we cycled it for a week ...
A: I would not use Nox for fish treatment. I would use Quick Cure, half dosage because of your eel. ...
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| dying fish | 4/2/2009 |
Q: we have never had a outbreak of ich before when we had it set up previously. we cycled it for a week ...
A: Neons are sensitive, and harder to keep healthy. They do well in acidic water, meaning PH 6.5 to ...
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| bubble nest | 4/2/2009 |
Q: how can you tell when your betta's nest are big enough or ready to release the female?
A: When breeding bettas, you should have another tank ready. Many hiding places should be provided for ...
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| Moving a tiger oscar | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Unfortunately i just got a new tank and fish about week ago, and in about a month and half i have ...
A: When a fish loses his colours it is because he is stressed. Check your water for ammonia, and ...
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| betta fish infected | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have a betta fish for a year. He got infected with fungus and bacteria (pea size/rear). I keep him ...
A: Bettas are miserable in small bowls, and starving them is not helping them. They need good quality ...
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| betta not eating moved to larger tank | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I moved our betta, we've had him for 9 months, from a small tank to a 3 gallon tank. Put in a small ...
A: Check your water to make sure there is no ammonia, or nitrates in his water. If you do have ...
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| I want a Betta | 4/1/2009 |
Q: You seem to be very knowledgeable about betas. I think they are beautiful fish and I was never ...
A: I personally don't keep live plants with my bettas because we change all the water once a week in a ...
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| paying for a beta? | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My question is fairly easy. I inherited a beta from a little kid who kept him in a plastic bag. I ...
A: Unfortunately, the only way to look after a betta is by buying him a tank, a silk plant, good food, ...
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| I tried everything you said. | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I got the medication of my friend at the pet store. My friend helped me put it in the Betta's tank. ...
A: Dropsy can be caused by many things. He could have an internal infection due to Swim Bladder ...
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| betta fish infected | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have a betta fish for a year. He got infected with fungus and bacteria (pea size/rear). I keep him ...
A: I'm sorry your Betta is sick, and I will give you some good advice on how a betta should be kept. ...
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| New Tiger Oscar | 4/1/2009 |
Q: "I recently bought a 55 gallon tank and am keeping a lone tiger oscar in it. He's very active, ...
A: Too much light brings stress to fish, and when fish are stressed they get sick. I would say that 4 ...
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| constipted female betta fish | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have a female betta fish in a 1 gallon fish bowl. She is showing all of the signs of being ...
A: I would try to feed her a cooked frozen pea. Remember to remove the outer layer, You may try to ...
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| I think my fish caught a disease | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I think that my fishes have caught some sort of disease. My parents doesn't like to spend much money ...
A: I'm sorry to tell you that you cannot keep fish even though you seem to really like them. Your ...
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| fuzzy hole in betta's fin | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon tank that my betta (Dragon), pleco (Dynasty)and platyfish (The Spartan) used to ...
A: A 10 gallon is too small to house all of these fish. This is what happened, your ammonia level ...
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| I tried everything you said. | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I got the medication of my friend at the pet store. My friend helped me put it in the Betta's tank. ...
A: When a fish stops eating, especially a Betta, there is a reason, and no time to waste, as their ...
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| betta | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Hey Linda hope you can help me... kind weird thing going on. I had a betta fish and it lived for ...
A: As you know Bettas make bubble nest, and they sometimes break it. When they break it, it does make ...
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| new tank | 3/31/2009 |
Q: i'm going to be getting a new 38 gallon tank within the next few months. i also have a tank that's ...
A: If you are not going to use the tank you already have that is established you could use water you ...
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| white substance in my beta fishs' mouth | 3/31/2009 |
Q: So, for about a week my Beta Fish "Sparkle" has been floating to the top of his fish tank. And now i ...
A: With the information you have given me, Sparkle has cotton mouth disease. This disease, is very ...
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| angel fry | 3/30/2009 |
Q: how are you i wana ask you question i have angel fry but they all healthey fry when free swim but ...
A: You must feed the fry enough so that they all can eat. I feed them 4 times a day, and they eat, and ...
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| Betta fish | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I feed the Betta the exact same food as my friend fed him before she died. I haven't changed his ...
A: If his scales are risen, and he's swollen, then I hate to tell you this but it is almost too late ...
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| Betta fish | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I feed the Betta the exact same food as my friend fed him before she died. I haven't changed his ...
A: Is his tummy still swollen? His tummy is just under his throat. If it is you will have to treat ...
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| constipted female betta fish | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have a female betta fish in a 1 gallon fish bowl. She is showing all of the signs of being ...
A: Your betta has Swim Bladder disease. This disease is caused by poor diet which leads to ...
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| Getting My Oscar ready for a fair. | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have a year old Oscar, his name is O'malley :D, and I thought you could give me some suggestions ...
A: If you mean a bag of frozen peas, yes they will do. If you are talking about dry peas that you must ...
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| fish | 3/29/2009 |
Q: can a pacostamus live in a tank with a male and female fish
A: Yes a plecostamus can live in a tank with male, and female fish. However, be careful what pleco you ...
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| re-mouth fungus | 3/29/2009 |
Q: Lynda, i don't know if you remember me - i contacted you earlier this week for RAMON my betta fish ...
A: Change all the water again, and continue the treatment. Sometimes fungus can take up to 10 days to ...
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| Angelfish | 3/29/2009 |
Q: Wanted to send another picture. Notice the end of the clear fin rays...thicker at the tips with the ...
A: I have an 8 year old Marble Angel just like yours that has the same thing. These are little ...
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| Marble Veil Angelfish | 3/29/2009 |
Q: On January 20, 2009 I corresponded with you about possible fin rot on my angelfish. At the time I ...
A: I looked at your Angel, and I know you want me to tell you there is a cure for this, but actually ...
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| a red parasite on my african cichlid | 3/29/2009 |
Q: can't find info on a red typed of parasite located on my cichlid's tail fin. he/she is one of the ...
A: This is a fluke, I don't know which one as I have no picture of your fish. Treat him with "Fluke ...
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| Getting My Oscar ready for a fair. | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have a year old Oscar, his name is O'malley :D, and I thought you could give me some suggestions ...
A: Give him fresh vegetables that you have cooked for about five minutes, or buy the frozen ones at the ...
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| Betta fish | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I feed the Betta the exact same food as my friend fed him before she died. I haven't changed his ...
A: When a Betta stops eating it is because he is sick. There might be something wrong with his ...
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| Hello Again | 3/29/2009 |
Q: Hey Lynda. Just wanted to give ya a little update. The male molly, Dani, passed away last night. ...
A: I'm so happy all your fish are getting along. It looks like your little female didn't mourn too ...
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| Short Gill cover | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I bought a quarter sized angel yesterday at my lfs, and noticed when I brought it home that it has a ...
A: I wouldn't be worried about the short gill. The way you describe her, she is very happy, and ...
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| Getting My Oscar ready for a fair. | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I have a year old Oscar, his name is O'malley :D, and I thought you could give me some suggestions ...
A: Your Oscar is very handsome! You are feeding him the right foods, you could also add Bloodworms, ...
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| Mollie Help | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if you remember me, but I'm the lady who had two surviving Mollies out of a batch of 6 ...
A: OMG... when it comes to animals, you have met your match!! I have had cats, and dogs, birds, ...
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| Bloodworms? | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I didn't know goldfish liked bloodworms. Do you think I should buy my goldfish some bloodworms? The ...
A: There is a reason why he is not eating. It could be a reaction from Swim Bladder. Sometimes it ...
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| Treating flowerhorn with white spots | 3/27/2009 |
Q: Im clinton from india . i loved flowerhorn when i first saw them nd waz highly fascinated by dem ,i ...
A: I understand that the cost of shipping medication would be high. Ocean Free is good, but it is for ...
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| Mollie Help | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if you remember me, but I'm the lady who had two surviving Mollies out of a batch of 6 ...
A: I'm stupid with fish too, and get so attached to them. I do believe that they should always have ...
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| raised scales on bettas gills | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I have my betta in a 10 gallon filtered and heated aquarium. The temp is around 78 degrees. The tank ...
A: The fact that your Betta is eating is a good sign. A sick Betta will stop eating. Keep an eye on ...
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| Mollie Help | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if you remember me, but I'm the lady who had two surviving Mollies out of a batch of 6 ...
A: I hate to tell you this but your male molly has Dropsy. Dropsy is very hard to cure, almost ...
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| Bloodworms? | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I didn't know goldfish liked bloodworms. Do you think I should buy my goldfish some bloodworms? The ...
A: Goldfish do eat bloodworms as a treat now, and then. They are vegetarian, but also eat different ...
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| Treating flowerhorn with white spots | 3/27/2009 |
Q: Im clinton from india . i loved flowerhorn when i first saw them nd waz highly fascinated by dem ,i ...
A: Pottassium Permanganate would not be my choice to cure ich. I would do a water change of 30% by ...
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| parrotfish hematoma | 3/26/2009 |
Q: i have 10 small parrot fish and two small clown loaches in a 180 litres tank. i have the tank ...
A: Every time you change water you must add a good water conditioner. Here in America, we have "Stress ...
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| nasty little fish | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I learned abut the snakehead from watching the television last night. There was a documentery on ...
A: Seeing as he has Swim Bladder, don't add any aquarium salt to his water. If he has aquarium salt in ...
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| parrotfish hematoma | 3/26/2009 |
Q: i have 10 small parrot fish and two small clown loaches in a 180 litres tank. i have the tank ...
A: I must tell you that a 180 litre tank is much too small for 10 Parrot fish, and two clown loaches!! ...
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| raised scales on bettas gills | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have my betta in a 10 gallon filtered and heated aquarium. The temp is around 78 degrees. The tank ...
A: The cause for Dropsy is not always constipation. It can also be a Bacterial infection. It can also ...
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| raised scales on bettas gills | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have my betta in a 10 gallon filtered and heated aquarium. The temp is around 78 degrees. The tank ...
A: Do not worry about your tank being cloudy, this should go away in a week or two. This is because ...
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| sick convict | 3/26/2009 |
Q: He tries to swim when I feed them but he has a hard time and seems to make him breath heavy. I think ...
A: The same would apply if his tummy was swollen. I'm sorry, I had so many letter on Bettas lately, ...
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| nasty little fish | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I learned abut the snakehead from watching the television last night. There was a documentery on ...
A: I am very happy that all your fish are doing well. Make sure that the fish you mentioned doesn't ...
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| Oscars fighting | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have 2 oscars about 4 inches long in a 30 gallon tank and at first they got along great and would ...
A: What is happening is that the Oscars are getting bigger, and need more space. The stronger one will ...
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| New Tank | 3/25/2009 |
Q: My parents recently purchased a 55 gallon tank. We have not set it up yet because they can't decide ...
A: You will have to let your tank cycle before putting a fish in it. This may take 3 weeks to cycle. ...
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| cat fish | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I got one of those female brisslenose catfish, when I bought a second hand tank. It's about 5 inches ...
A: You will have to find one the same size, as small Bristlenose catfish are impossible to identify as ...
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| sick convict | 3/25/2009 |
Q: He tries to swim when I feed them but he has a hard time and seems to make him breath heavy. I think ...
A: If his tummy is swollen he has Swim Bladder Disease. Bettas are prone to this disease. It is due ...
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| Help with my Ram | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Hey Lynda. I've had my male German Blue Ram Cichlid for almost a year now and he is perfectly happy ...
A: This happened to me with an Angel Fish. When the male lost his female, he would not accept another ...
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| betta lip discoloration/fungus | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Lynda, my 3 years old betta - Ramon - is developing a pinkish white thing on his lower lip. it is ...
A: Binox, if not outdated could be used for fungus. Try it, and see if it helps. It is good ...
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| betta lip discoloration/fungus | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Lynda, my 3 years old betta - Ramon - is developing a pinkish white thing on his lower lip. it is ...
A: No, those small tanks should be off the market...it will cost you about the same price for a 5 ...
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| betta lip discoloration/fungus | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Lynda, my 3 years old betta - Ramon - is developing a pinkish white thing on his lower lip. it is ...
A: Ramon has mouth fungus. You will have to change all the water in his bowl. Clean the pebbles, and ...
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| Betta Fish won't eat. | 3/24/2009 |
Q: On March 4th, a friend gave me a betta fish that she bought from the $1 Store, so I named him ...
A: He is such a beautiful Betta. I'm happy he is finally eating. Food made especially for Bettas is ...
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| Female bettas biting each other | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a ten gallon tank with a heater and filter. I recently changed the filter. There are four ...
A: I know they say that female Bettas may be put together in a tank, but the tank should be big enough ...
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| Re: Feeding Betta Cooked Pea Shell | 3/24/2009 |
Q: we inherited our grandson's beta so I've been researching how to take care of him. My question is, ...
A: I don't know where to begin...lol I will tell you that it is not good to use bottled water. ...
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| Sick Red Oscars | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I got some really bad news one of my oscars died yesterday out of the blue.. my2 oscars were ...
A: In a week, you could add another Oscar. When you do, try to get him the same size, and add ...
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| Cichlids | 3/23/2009 |
Q: Hey lynda i have a few questions on cichlids. It seems the experts here all now some stuff about ...
A: It is not a good idea to mix African Cichlids with South American Cichlids. It would be like giving ...
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| Betta Fish ( Dragon Scale) | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my betta. He seems to have a bump on his head, and it looks like he is ...
A: Your Betta has two things wrong. Her tummy is swollen which means she has Swim Bladder Disease. ...
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| nasty little fish | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I learned abut the snakehead from watching the television last night. There was a documentery on ...
A: You do not need a filter with the Betta. Change his water every week, and he will be fine. They ...
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| Betta Fish / Killed 2 scared to get more | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My son had 2 betta fish (one boy, one girl they are seperated) we got them in January and I killed ...
A: I'm sorry this has happened, and that you have lost your fish. You must rinse, and rinse, and rinse ...
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| Sick Red Oscars | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I got some really bad news one of my oscars died yesterday out of the blue.. my2 oscars were ...
A: I am so sorry for your loss. I have no idea why the Oscar died. It could be many things. They ...
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| Dasher is in a tank now | 3/23/2009 |
Q: No worries, Dasher is in the tank now. The water is alkaline. My friend will be watching over me. I ...
A: It is amazing, isn't it that some fish can live out of water? The little tropical killifish, ...
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| Cichlids | 3/23/2009 |
Q: Hey lynda i have a few questions on cichlids. It seems the experts here all now some stuff about ...
A: I'm getting back to you as fast as I can. The Hero is a South American Cichlid, he is known as a ...
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| Feeding Betta Cooked Pea Shell | 3/22/2009 |
Q: we inherited our grandson's beta so I've been researching how to take care of him. My question is, ...
A: You never feed the Betta the shell. The shell must be removed before feeding him. Can peas are not ...
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| Cichlids | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Hey lynda i have a few questions on cichlids. It seems the experts here all now some stuff about ...
A: There are two kinds of Cichlids, the African Cichlids, and the South American Cichlids. You have ...
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| fasting | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Hey Lynda, I have about 10 small assorted African cichlids in a 120 gallon tank. Would you ...
A: Once they get to be nice, and plump, you could start fasting them, when they get to be a little ...
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| betta - growth on face by his eye | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I LOVE my Betta. He is in a 10 gallon tank with a water heater (maintained at76-78 degree). He has ...
A: If it was fungus, you would see something that looks like white, or grayish raised fluff. The ...
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| fasting | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Hey Lynda, I have about 10 small assorted African cichlids in a 120 gallon tank. Would you ...
A: It is always good to let your fish fast one day a week. What I do is feed them unfrozen peas with ...
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| betta - growth on face by his eye | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I LOVE my Betta. He is in a 10 gallon tank with a water heater (maintained at76-78 degree). He has ...
A: This could be a boil, or a tumor. If it is a boil, it will come to a head in time. Never never try ...
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| Dasher is in a tank now | 3/22/2009 |
Q: No worries, Dasher is in the tank now. The water is alkaline. My friend will be watching over me. I ...
A: You are not alone, and this feeling will pass. I know you find it hard to believe me, but it will ...
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| crowntail fighting fish | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Do crowntail fighting fish like massive tanks? Because when i got him from the pet store, he was in ...
A: Putting your Betta next to another Betta is not good for him. It is stressing him. Bettas love big ...
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| Red Tailed Shark Food | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I am buying a red tailed shark in a few weeks, and I need to know if they can eat flakes. What is ...
A: The Red tailed shark is a scavenger, he will eat anything you put in the tank! It is a good idea to ...
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| My albino oscar I think has swollowed a rock, and my tiger oscars mouth is always open. | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have an albino Oscar I purchased when it was still very small in November. I also purchased a ...
A: Try "Kanamycin"..this is a good medication for Swim Bladder. Constipation is due to poor diet, ...
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| Red Oscars | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I asked this question earlyier to another expert and got no response. i was what the growth rate ...
A: You didn't make me angry. I receive so many letters, and feel sorry for the people that have bought ...
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| Dasher is in a tank now | 3/21/2009 |
Q: No worries, Dasher is in the tank now. The water is alkaline. My friend will be watching over me. I ...
A: I'm so sorry for your loss, and it is very hard to accept. Losing a loved one is the worse thing ...
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| betta cave and food | 3/21/2009 |
Q: i got a betta fish yesterday and everything is fine except for when i feed him, he never sees it. my ...
A: It would really be better to buy him a good flake made especially for bettas, and Betta Pellets. ...
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| betta and bamboo | 3/20/2009 |
Q: i fit keep my betta in a 10 gallon filtered tank alone, can i also put a bamboo plant in there with ...
A: I'm sorry, but I am not a plant expert. I never kept real plants in my tanks because I was more ...
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| betta cave and food | 3/20/2009 |
Q: i got a betta fish yesterday and everything is fine except for when i feed him, he never sees it. my ...
A: The problem might be that he does not like the food you are giving him, and is ignoring it. Bettas ...
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| Betta Fish won't eat. | 3/20/2009 |
Q: On March 4th, a friend gave me a betta fish that she bought from the $1 Store, so I named him ...
A: Peso is a beauty! There seems to be nothing wrong with him, however, a Betta that does not eat is ...
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| Don't know why they are doing this | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I know, they used to love each other. They were fine before Rudolph died and then they started of ...
A: I am so sorry for your friend. My deepest sympathy goes out to you. About your Goldfish, I really ...
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| Red Oscars | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I asked this question earlyier to another expert and got no response. i was what the growth rate ...
A: Oscars grow very big. One Oscar needs a 60 gallon tank all to himself to be happy, and healthy. ...
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| whats wrong with my betta fish? | 3/20/2009 |
Q: my betta "luno" is constantly hovering over the heater in his one gallon fish tank, its been in ...
A: With the information you have given me, I would think that you heated the water up too fast. When ...
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| sick betta | 3/19/2009 |
Q: We have had our beta for a year and a half. It has been happy and healthy until just a few weeks ago ...
A: With the information you have given me, it would appear that your Betta has Swim Bladder Disease. ...
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| beta fish | 3/19/2009 |
Q: My daugghter's Beta fish is sick. He is very lethargic and has what appears to be white fuzz on the ...
A: This is not ick. This is fungus, and cloudy eye. You will have to change all the water in his ...
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| German Blue Rams | 3/19/2009 |
Q: you helped me a while ago when I was starting to plan my community discus tank. Well we are almost ...
A: You would actually be better without a Pleco. The Bristlenose is quite messy, wastes lots, and the ...
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| sick male beta | 3/19/2009 |
Q: my son has a 90 gallon tank with 4 shabunkin goldfish and 5 large comet goldfish/he also has 1 ...
A: This could be the beginning of Swim Bladder Disease. Swim Bladder is caused by poor diet, and ...
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| illness | 3/18/2009 |
Q: what to do in fish feather torn disease..and why same fish bite her fellow
A: When fish have ragged fins, it is fin, and tail rot. This is due to poor water conditions. Check ...
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| Don't know why they are doing this | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I know, they used to love each other. They were fine before Rudolph died and then they started of ...
A: Cloudy Eye could be many things. It could be flukes, parasites, an injury (Maybe the male betta did ...
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| Betta out of water for 3 hours | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I changed my betta's water right before going out for about 3 hours a couple days ago. When I came ...
A: I don't think he has damaged his internal organs since he was swimming around yesterday. (There is ...
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| betta | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a green and blue betta that is in a small tank by himself. latley he has had this weird ...
A: How small is your tank? If it is a 2 gallon tank, then you need to change your water twice a week. ...
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| fish | 3/17/2009 |
Q: my beta doesn't eat that much, i don't know if he eats at all becuase i don't have time to watch ...
A: The tiny balls must be Betta Pellets. It should be written on the package. Here is some ...
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| Guppy has a bitten fin | 3/17/2009 |
Q: my guppy is missing a large part (almost all) of his tail and appears to have a lot of trouble ...
A: Poor little guy. You will have to treat him with an antibiotic. Kanamycin is very good, but hard ...
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| Female Beta | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I purchased a female beta fish about two weeks ago and brought her home and put her into a PLASTIC 2 ...
A: The rocks should be washed until no blue comes out of them, this is certainly not good for any fish. ...
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| Green Spotted Puffer Fish | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I'm writing this in hopes that I will finally get some help with my fish. I have a green spotted ...
A: The Puffer fish is a salt water fish. He lives only in salt water tanks. I do not understand how ...
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| Don't know why they are doing this | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I know, they used to love each other. They were fine before Rudolph died and then they started of ...
A: I have no idea why they are acting like this, they use to get along so well...and your tank is big ...
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| fish splashed me back. | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I hate that weather too. I have jsut found out that my friend who left me some fish is on life ...
A: Here is the information on the Betta... Bettas need 5 gallons of water to be healthy, and happy. ...
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| fish splashed me back. | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I hate that weather too. I have jsut found out that my friend who left me some fish is on life ...
A: I'm sorry to read about your friend, what terrible news. She might pull through, miracles happen. ...
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| New rocks in tank now convict sick | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I recently changed the rocks in my 2yr old convict cichlics tank. Also had to refill some of the ...
A: What happened is that you removed good bacteria that was in your gravel by taking the gravel out, ...
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| betta fish | 3/15/2009 |
Q: my betta fish doesn't eat when i give him food and i am worried that it might die but i don't like ...
A: When a Betta doesn't eat, it is because he is sick. There are many diseases, and most of them are ...
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| angel fish and disease in water | 3/15/2009 |
Q: well we had an angel fish that seemed to have an egg sack hanging from her i was told this would ...
A: If this happens again, would you please send me a picture! I don't think this ever will, but if it ...
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| finding sex of oscar fish | 3/15/2009 |
Q: how to tell a male Oscar from female and do Oscars eat baby Oscars
A: It is impossible to tell the difference between a male, and a female. The only way to be sure is ...
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| Bad eye | 3/15/2009 |
Q: . It had a cloudy eye and after a day i had a look at it and it looked as if there was a hole in the ...
A: Cloudy eye can be many things. It could be that your water chemistry is off. Check for ammonia, ...
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| when is my betta pregnant?? | 3/15/2009 |
Q: i have 3 bettas one female and other two male but i have a separated tank a male is with a female in ...
A: Putting Bettas where they can see each other is stressing them. It's not right to do this. They ...
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| angel fish and disease in water | 3/14/2009 |
Q: well we had an angel fish that seemed to have an egg sack hanging from her i was told this would ...
A: Like humans, sometimes a fish has trouble letting her eggs go. It would be my guess, that she just ...
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| betta fish | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I just bought two female betta fish, and the pet lady told me I could put them together. I did, but ...
A: If they are fighting, I wouldn't put them together. Sometimes you could have a male, and a female. ...
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| electric blue jack dempsy | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I recently started a jack dempsy tank. The first electric blue i bought died after about a week. so ...
A: Jack Demseys should be kept in pairs or alone. The name says it all, and they will kill any other ...
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| Filtermedia for angelfish | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I plan to stock my 55 gallons with 6 small angels and 6 balloon rams in a week or two. And perhaps ...
A: If you don't want to use carbon, then you can replace it with foam, and biomax pellets. The carbon ...
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| Betta dropsy / swim bladder problem? | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My 3-year-old female betta started exhibiting signs of dropsy (bloated belly, no appetite, severe ...
A: Dropsy is a mysterious disease. We do not know the cure. No Betta has completely recovered from ...
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| glad you found the problem | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I just thought I would offer after everything you have done for me but I'm glad you found the ...
A: A drawf is an animal or human or stays small. It happens. they live happy, and healthy lives. ...
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| unactive betta | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My betta isn'tmoving much we just upgraded his tank he will dart around 1 second and then act dead. ...
A: When bettas act this way it sometimes has something to do with their Swim Bladder. Swim Bladder is ...
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| Betta dropsy / swim bladder problem? | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My 3-year-old female betta started exhibiting signs of dropsy (bloated belly, no appetite, severe ...
A: Dropsy is very hard to cure as it may leave internal problems. He could have a tumor, internal ...
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| Pregnant Platy?! | 3/13/2009 |
Q: yesterday you replied to a question of mine, but now i have a new one. One of my female platy's has ...
A: Don't let this worry you. They will eat, and avoid the bigger platys. They have the intelligence ...
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| Pregnant Platy?! | 3/13/2009 |
Q: yesterday you replied to a question of mine, but now i have a new one. One of my female platy's has ...
A: You have a choice. A five gallon tank with a filter, and the same water that is in your 10 gallon ...
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| Pregnant Platy?! | 3/13/2009 |
Q: yesterday you replied to a question of mine, but now i have a new one. One of my female platy's has ...
A: She is probably pregnant. Unless you have another tank, she will have her babies, and they will ...
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| Beta Fish | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a Beta that has some problems. 1. It approaches the food put in and goes to eat it but ...
A: It could be that your betta has two things bothering him. Can you see if his tummy is swollen? If ...
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| Aggresive Marble Veiled Angelfish | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 54 Gallon Corner Tank. NO Ammonia, No Nitrite, 10ppm Nitrates, 7.4 PH. 78 Temp. I have ...
A: An Angel fish will need 15 gallons of water all to herself, so three Angel fish need 45 gallons. ...
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| Beta Fish | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a Beta that has some problems. 1. It approaches the food put in and goes to eat it but ...
A: If you are seeing white on your betta, he has fin fungus. This is due mostly to water conditions. ...
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| My Beta | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I'm writing to you about my beta fish. I've had him since about last October, so he's not that old, ...
A: I'm sorry, but it is too late to help your Betta now. When a betta gets sick, we mush act quickly, ...
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| Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos "maingano" | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have 2 female and 1 male. they have been together for about two weeks. the male would chase the ...
A: This is a very agressive fish, and will be agressive to any fish having the same colours. These ...
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| Number of Fish | 3/12/2009 |
Q: A few months ago i purchased a 10 gallon fish tank. Everything is going great. The water is clear, ...
A: You are at your limit. For now you cannot get anymore fish. This is all a 10 gallon can hold for ...
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| Sick Betta Fish | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My son acquired a male betta fish from a pet store (free offer) a week ago...this fish is in a 2.5 ...
A: You should see improvement in two days, but continue the treatment until it is finished. I use ...
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| Sick Betta Fish | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My son acquired a male betta fish from a pet store (free offer) a week ago...this fish is in a 2.5 ...
A: Your son's betta has fungus, and it would be better to change all of his water, disinfect the tank, ...
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| discus lack of oxygen | 3/11/2009 |
Q: thankyou
A: How big is your tank? Would you write back to me please, and give me more details. What is your ...
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| Aggresive Marble Veiled Angelfish | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 54 Gallon Corner Tank. NO Ammonia, No Nitrite, 10ppm Nitrates, 7.4 PH. 78 Temp. I have ...
A: Kissing Gouramis will grow to 8-12 inches...maybe his growth was stunted. Poor thing, what some ...
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| Beta Fish | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I got my beta fish as a present about a year ago, and I've had beta fish before. My fish has always ...
A: Your fish has Swim Bladder Disease. This is due to poor diet, and overfeeding which leads to ...
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| Sick Cichlid | 3/11/2009 |
Q: One of my cichlid has been sitting at the bottom of my tank for a few days now and hasnt been ...
A: It could be many things. He could be stressed. Another fish may be aggressing him at night. He ...
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| arowana | 3/11/2009 |
Q: i just wondering if i can put two sliver arowana in the same tank
A: What size tank do you have? Arowanna's grow very big, and you must have a tank that is very big to ...
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| My Green Severum won't eat | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 65 gallon freshwater tank mixed with assorted cichlids and 2 catfish as well as a placo... ...
A: It is not good to medicate fish when we don't know the problem. Check your water for ammonia. and ...
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| Discus turns dark and patchy | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I added a few discus into an existing tank, bad I know, and now the new blue strains only are losing ...
A: When adding new Discus fish to a tank, this often happens. They are stressed, and sometimes ...
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| my betta | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My betta is just sitting on the bottom of the tank. His tail is on the ground and his face is ...
A: Your Betta seems to be have Swim Bladder disease. This happens when a fish does not have a good ...
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| healthy goldfish | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My goldfish are nice and healthy. Do you want me to try to read up on why your daughter's goldfish ...
A: but we found the problem. His growth was probable stunted, but he is doing well, and that's the ...
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| Sick betta -- ring around eye | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Good morning, My question is about my betta fish, Boris. I recently moved to another state and left ...
A: This could be caused by many things. When this happens to a fish, it is called "Popeye." When fish ...
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| Discus turns dark and patchy | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I added a few discus into an existing tank, bad I know, and now the new blue strains only are losing ...
A: When Discus fish turn black, and refuse to eat, there is something in your tank that is bothering ...
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| Oscar diet | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have a pleco and i feed him algea wafers. I have had him for 3 1/2 weeks. I found that he needs ...
A: An Oscar will eat brine shrimp. frozen blood worms, Beef Heart, Oscar Pellets made by Hikari or ...
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| Aggresive Marble Veiled Angelfish | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 54 Gallon Corner Tank. NO Ammonia, No Nitrite, 10ppm Nitrates, 7.4 PH. 78 Temp. I have ...
A: The real name of the Angel Fish is "petroleum scalaire" which is a little scarier. They are ...
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| pleco diet | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have a pleco and i feed him algea wafers. I have had him for 3 1/2 weeks. I found that he needs ...
A: Pleco like all kinds of food...here is a list: They must have Bogwood or Driftwood, as most plecos ...
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| Online Fish? | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you've had any experience with purchasing fish online, or know of someone who ...
A: I Have bought from a breeder that lived 400 miles away, and he sent them to me by bus which took ...
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| Glad he is ok | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I'm glad the goldfish is ok. Please don't give up on him. The little guy needs looking after and I ...
A: These sharks live in cold deep waters. The Saguenay is very deep, and the Bay is very very deep. ...
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| great song | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Voulez vous is a great song. Sorry about the mistake in the name of the song. I have got it plaing ...
A: All fish have an intelligence, it just that some have more than others...Poor Goldfish, they really ...
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| Oscar fish | 3/9/2009 |
Q: So I recently got an Oscar fish, I did some research before i bought him and realized oscars weren't ...
A: It was their mistake for not giving you the right information. Did you talk to the manager of the ...
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| Oscar fish | 3/9/2009 |
Q: So I recently got an Oscar fish, I did some research before i bought him and realized oscars weren't ...
A: The truth is an Oscar needs at least a 60 gallon tank all to himself to be happy. He grows to be a ...
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| Sick Betta fish | 3/8/2009 |
Q: we recently got a male Betta fish. He had a plant in his tank (not sure of the name, floats on top) ...
A: The plant poisoned your water, therefore making your Betta sick. Never put a floating plant with ...
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| Elephany nose is sick | 3/8/2009 |
Q: My elephant nose's nose is pink. It looks like he lost his skin. I have im in a 55 gallon tank with ...
A: Your Gourami will need medication. Fungus has set in, and it will eat him alive if you don't ...
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| great song | 3/8/2009 |
Q: Voulez vous is a great song. Sorry about the mistake in the name of the song. I have got it plaing ...
A: You make me smile. Unfortunately Goldfish do not have the intelligence Dolphins have. I love the ...
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| My beta won't eat! | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I need help! I just bought a new beta fish but he hasn't eaten since he got home from the store. He ...
A: Here is some information on how a Betta should be kept, and cared for: When Bettas don't eat it is ...
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| blue male betta fish | 3/7/2009 |
Q: can I put my betta in a small goldfish like tank and feed it staple flake food for tropical fish?
A: Bettas do not eat Goldfish flakes. Goldfish are vegetarians, and Bettas are carnivores, and need a ...
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| Good news | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I would love to see blue whales out in the ocean. You've seen them out there? I have been to greece ...
A: I see the whales every summer, it's a small drive to where they are. They are not in the ocean, but ...
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| Elephany nose is sick | 3/7/2009 |
Q: My elephant nose's nose is pink. It looks like he lost his skin. I have im in a 55 gallon tank with ...
A: Elephant Nose, and Black Ghost should never be in the same tank. They both give off electricity, ...
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| oscar care | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I have an albino tiger oscar and a pleco. I was wondering if you had any tips on taking care of him. ...
A: An Oscar must have at least a 60 gallon tank, all to himself. He grows to be quite big, and if he ...
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| Is my beta fish ill? | 3/7/2009 |
Q: My betta fish was recently treated with Maracyn 2 for a bacterial infection. He's now active, full ...
A: It isn't good to keep treating fish with medication. I would treat him with Melafix using half the ...
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| Species | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Ok I'm confused. I purchased 3 cichlids from a tank simply for there color, a yellow and black, blue ...
A: The Pet store where you bought them should know their names. Many African Cichilds have only ...
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| Species | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Ok I'm confused. I purchased 3 cichlids from a tank simply for there color, a yellow and black, blue ...
A: It is possible for African Cichlids to interbreed. Always make sure what fish you buy. Many fish ...
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| Cichlid Eggs | 3/6/2009 |
Q: About a month ago I got 2 Turqouise Jewel Cichlid and this morning I noticed attached to a plant a ...
A: Jewels make good parents, and there is nothing to worry about. Hopefully they are in at least a 50 ...
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| Colored Stripes?! | 3/5/2009 |
Q: About 8 days ago I got a betta for my birthday. I also bought him a bowl but he just didn't seem to ...
A: Red spots or red streaks indicates he is sick, and should be treated with "Maracyn 2" A healthy ...
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| Help!!!! | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Hey Lynda, it's Holly again. One of my albino cory's passed overnight....and the other one is ...
A: You cannot depend on the rule of the thumb...it isn't a good way to stock a tank. A ten gallon will ...
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| Help!!!! | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Hey Lynda, it's Holly again. One of my albino cory's passed overnight....and the other one is ...
A: It is good to let the water sit 24 hours, I am all for it, but sometimes with big aquariums you just ...
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| Help!!!! | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Hey Lynda, it's Holly again. One of my albino cory's passed overnight....and the other one is ...
A: Albino corys often lie on their side. This is due to too many being inbred in Florida. They ...
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| white stuff floating on top of water | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gal. tank, fuval 200 filter and only one ciclid in the tank. Tank has been set up ...
A: How often do you clean your tank? I mean really cleaning it by syphoning the bottom, getting all ...
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| African Ciclids | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I have had my africans ciclids for over a year. Out of the 5 I had I only have 2 and a new one on ...
A: When a fish loses his colour it is because he is stressed. He will need some time alone to recover ...
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| Hard Water | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I am a beginner in the fish area....I have a small 10 gal tank with two Dalmation Lyretail Mollies ...
A: Nutafina Max is a good flake for mollies, also spirulina flakes...they usually love frozen ...
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| Long-term sick betta | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have two female bettas, who I used to keep in a 10-gallon tank. In about April 2008, both of them ...
A: Red sores are a bacterial infection. Many fish die quickly with this kind of infection. I would ...
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| electric blue has swollen eyes | 3/3/2009 |
Q: i have an 55 gal african cichlid tank. all of my fish are juveniles ranging from 1-2 inches. i have: ...
A: When adding African Cichlids to a tank that already has African Cichlids in it, you must change all ...
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| Hard Water | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I am a beginner in the fish area....I have a small 10 gal tank with two Dalmation Lyretail Mollies ...
A: When you purchase your 55 gallon tank, the best thing to do is to buy a used sponge at your Pet ...
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| Hard Water | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I am a beginner in the fish area....I have a small 10 gal tank with two Dalmation Lyretail Mollies ...
A: Alkaline water (Hard water) is perfect for Mollies as they need alkaline water to survive. Oto's ...
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| Betta (Brain Damage?) | 3/2/2009 |
Q: My husband and I went out of town last weekend and it got really cold in our home. The power went ...
A: I do not think that he she brain damage. What I think happened is that her water was warmed up a ...
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| Betta scared the life out of me. | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have another question. At the pet store on Saturday I saw a Betta fish. It did something really ...
A: This is some information on the betta, and how it should be cared for... A betta needs 5 gallons of ...
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| Betta scared the life out of me. | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have another question. At the pet store on Saturday I saw a Betta fish. It did something really ...
A: Bettas do that...depending on their mood. Usually it is because they are on self defense, or they ...
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| I mean that compliment. | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I really do mean that compliment. I understand your not an expert in goldfish but you do know alot ...
A: How wonderful for you to have seen all these places. Where I live it is the home of the Blue Whale. ...
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| Parasite on cichlid | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I bought a juvi rainbow cichlid a few weeks back and dropped him in a grow out tank(29 gal. planted) ...
A: You are dealing with some kind of parasite, however I do not know which one. Here is a list of ...
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| ich | 3/1/2009 |
Q: i have ich in my 90 and my 20 my 20 is st 82 F and i treated with clout 25% water change and 2 days ...
A: No, no water changes...do one now, and none in between..after 10 days do one, and treat again for 4 ...
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| ich | 3/1/2009 |
Q: i have ich in my 90 and my 20 my 20 is st 82 F and i treated with clout 25% water change and 2 days ...
A: You have a very bad infestation of ich. Seeing as you seem to be having problems getting rid of ...
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| ich | 3/1/2009 |
Q: i have ich in my 90 and my 20 my 20 is st 82 F and i treated with clout 25% water change and 2 days ...
A: Never use clout unless you absolutely have to. Clout is a very strong medication, and sometimes ...
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| Betta fish | 2/28/2009 |
Q: My roommates and i have a betta fish, named barry, living with us in our college dorm room. Just ...
A: He is still having trouble passing his food. I would feed him one more pea, give him nothing else ...
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| I mean that compliment. | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I really do mean that compliment. I understand your not an expert in goldfish but you do know alot ...
A: I saw some dolphins too when I went to Florida. I knew the person who was looking after them. They ...
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| I mean that compliment. | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I really do mean that compliment. I understand your not an expert in goldfish but you do know alot ...
A: You are very special Danielle. You are a very kind, and lovely lady. You are very sincere, and ...
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| angel fish eggs | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a pair of beautiful angel fish -- orange marble and yellow marble in a 55 gal wide tank with ...
A: If the eggs are white, they are now fungus. When a male, and a female lay eggs, they will fan the ...
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| Dasher and Comet are getting better | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Dasher and Comet are getting better. It was the oxygen oops. I don't think they were getting enough ...
A: I do love fish, and try my best to help. Sometimes they die for reasons we will never know. I love ...
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| lathargic ciclids | 2/27/2009 |
Q: huddling together (which is unusual) heads down tail up not interested in food, and a bit wobbly, i ...
A: Sleeping disease is really rare. I'm at a loss. I remember I had discus fish that did this, and I ...
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| lathargic ciclids | 2/27/2009 |
Q: huddling together (which is unusual) heads down tail up not interested in food, and a bit wobbly, i ...
A: Have you checked your heater? Is your water 78 - 80? Have you checked your ammonia, and nitrates? ...
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| Dasher and Comet are getting better | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Dasher and Comet are getting better. It was the oxygen oops. I don't think they were getting enough ...
A: Cloudy water could be many things. Have you checked for ammonia and nitrates? It is usually caused ...
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| um is this normal for a betta? (i have two questions) | 2/27/2009 |
Q: (1)i have had a betta for about...since Nov. im not sure what age he is but i night i would watch ...
A: It is impossible for me to tell you the age of your Betta. The only way to know the age of a fish ...
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| betta - siamese fighter | 2/26/2009 |
Q: i'm reanan, i think my female fighter has clamped or stiff fins. please help i hope its not sad. its ...
A: Keeping bettas close together, is not good for them. They are always stressed, and stress brings ...
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| Dasher and Comet are getting better | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Dasher and Comet are getting better. It was the oxygen oops. I don't think they were getting enough ...
A: It could be fungus on the fry. Put a little Methlyene Blue in the water to prevent fungus. ...
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| hello | 2/26/2009 |
Q: i have a cichlid that is yellow with black bloches or spots...can u please tell me what kind of ...
A: There are many Cichlids with yellow, and black. I would guess that it would be an African Cichlid ...
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| My Betta "acting" dead | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Okay so... I have a female betta in a 1 gallon goldfish bowl. I clean the bowl 3 times a week. I ...
A: I don't think there is anything physically wrong with her at the moment, but think that maybe she ...
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| betta burps! | 2/25/2009 |
Q: What can you tell me about betta burping...mine has been doing it...a LOT! And some of the burps ...
A: Tap water is best because like I mentioned it has the minerals that fish need, like we need ...
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| Rex died | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Bad news, I treated the cory fish for black ich but he died. 200 spawns? I will have my work cut out ...
A: I'm so sorry that Rudolph has passed away. This is really odd seeing as they were all doing okay, ...
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| Breeding pair of Parrot Chiclids | 2/25/2009 |
Q: i have a fair amount of experience with aquariums and Chiclids ( oscars + angels) So i know Breeding ...
A: This fish first appeared in Taiwan about 25 years ago. It is a cross between a Severum, and a Red ...
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| betta burps! | 2/25/2009 |
Q: What can you tell me about betta burping...mine has been doing it...a LOT! And some of the burps ...
A: Sometimes burping is caused by stress. Add more hiding places, it may help. However, the ...
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| My Betta Fish/ Warm tank | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have a Betta Fish in a one litre glass tank. I have a thermometer in his tank, and it says it is ...
A: I wish I could help you, but the fact is, the only way to keep a betta in warm temperature is to ...
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| Betta Fish | 2/25/2009 |
Q: i put them in the tank and came back to it in about half an hour. the male constantly chased the ...
A: Remove the female as quickly as possible, or the male will kill her. Never put a female betta in ...
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| Breeding pair of Parrot Chiclids | 2/24/2009 |
Q: i have a fair amount of experience with aquariums and Chiclids ( oscars + angels) So i know Breeding ...
A: Parrot fish to my knowledge are sterile. It is impossible for them to have fry, although I am ...
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| Rex died | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Bad news, I treated the cory fish for black ich but he died. 200 spawns? I will have my work cut out ...
A: That's nice that you are raising awareness. The goldfish sure need all the help they can get! ...
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| Betta ill | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a male betta who, about 3 or 4 weeks ago, started lying on his side on top of the water. So, ...
A: Your betta is showing signs of Swim Bladder Disease. This is caused by poor diet, overeating, which ...
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| Betta fish | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My roommates and i have a betta fish, named barry, living with us in our college dorm room. Just ...
A: Your betta is showing signs of Swim Bladder Disease. This is caused by poor diet, overeating, which ...
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| Rex died | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Bad news, I treated the cory fish for black ich but he died. 200 spawns? I will have my work cut out ...
A: There is another disease which causes fish to have black spots. This is seen mostly on fish in ...
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| Beta Fish | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have a problem with the fish in sitting for. It never eats all its food and sometime the tank has ...
A: This sounds like your Betta has Swim Bladder Disease. Swim Bladder is caused by poor diet which ...
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| continued | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Wow thanks for the info on those plecs, my hubby loves them so its nice to be able to have one in ...
A: Seeing as the Zebra pleco is so small you could put two in your tank, or one Zebra, and another ...
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| a lot of questions... | 2/22/2009 |
Q: 1. I have a betta that is living in a open air four gallon tank with 6 other fishes. The pet store ...
A: I'm sorry to disappoint you, but you cannot keep these fish. I'm sure your parents will understand. ...
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| emson salt | 2/22/2009 |
Q: it is a natural laxative on cichlid-forum.com tons of people use this with there Africans in case of ...
A: I would use epson salts only if I knew the fish was constipated, and not in an aquarium, but in a ...
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| emson salt | 2/22/2009 |
Q: it is a natural laxative on cichlid-forum.com tons of people use this with there Africans in case of ...
A: Using crushed coral is good, but I have doubts on epsom salt being used. I have used it with fish, ...
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| tank setup compatibility | 2/21/2009 |
Q: my husband and I will soon begin the process of setting up our third tank, it will hold between ...
A: All corys will school with their own...The bandit is more capable of handling himself with the ...
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| lab. c. again | 2/21/2009 |
Q: alright well i just got them from a local breeder and there all hanging at the top the females that ...
A: Clout is very strong medication, and should be used with care. Sometimes a fish manager will tell ...
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| tank setup compatibility | 2/21/2009 |
Q: my husband and I will soon begin the process of setting up our third tank, it will hold between ...
A: Rams are peaceful, but they are cichlids, and will make their territory, and attack any fish that ...
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| tank setup compatibility | 2/21/2009 |
Q: my husband and I will soon begin the process of setting up our third tank, it will hold between ...
A: 300 UK litres would be around 80 gallons. The Discus Fish do get big. I wouldn't recommend Silver ...
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| peacock color loss | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have an Ivory Head Peacock that has lost his colors. A month ago he was beautiful and was ...
A: When a fish loses it's colour, it is because he is stressed. The Peacock, and the Afra Cobues do ...
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| lab. c. again | 2/21/2009 |
Q: alright well i just got them from a local breeder and there all hanging at the top the females that ...
A: You must start the treatment over, since your carbon must have removed the medication. Do a 25% ...
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| my beta fish | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I just got a beta fish yesterday and I looked online everywhere for some BASIC care instructions and ...
A: I am always happy to give information on the Betta. Thank you for asking. A betta needs 5 gallons ...
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| lab. c. again | 2/21/2009 |
Q: alright well i just got them from a local breeder and there all hanging at the top the females that ...
A: Put them back in the 90 gallon with the male. As long as you have hiding places for them, it should ...
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| lab. caerleus | 2/21/2009 |
Q: i have 1 dom male lab. c. in a 20 gallon with a female full of eggs should i make caves in my ...
A: Yellow labs grow to 5 inches, and should be in a bigger tank. You may keep them all together, but ...
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| How many discus in a 40 gallon? | 2/20/2009 |
Q: i have 2 small discus and 1 rainbow shark in a 40 gallon. (please don't tell me i can't keep a shark ...
A: Discus fish need 10 gallons of water each, so you could put 4 in your tank. Discus fish are ...
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| Dasher has calmed down now. | 2/20/2009 |
Q: The ghosts there are all caspers. I should know, I have known them for eleven years. Her name is ...
A: Black ick is very rare, I have never had to deal with this disease in any of my tanks. You will ...
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| a lot of questions... | 2/20/2009 |
Q: 1. I have a betta that is living in a open air four gallon tank with 6 other fishes. The pet store ...
A: Six fish in a 4 gallon tank is too many fish. The fact that all the water was changed did ...
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| redtail shark is dying | 2/19/2009 |
Q: my redtail shark is not looking or swimming too good,i have him in a 180ltr community tank with ...
A: Red Tail sharks get aggressive towards other fish when older. They grow to almost 6 inches, and can ...
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| :( my poor fish | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have two bugged eyed gold fish im not sure of their real breed. One of them has what seems to be ...
A: I don't usually answer questions on Goldfish, but I will make an exception, and try to help you. ...
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| do bettas get tumors? | 2/19/2009 |
Q: had him6 months or 7 months by now...he loves in a 5 gallon tank, filtered with live plants and it ...
A: Bettas do get tumors. Most of the time they are not malignant, and Bettas can live long happy ...
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| Dasher has calmed down now. | 2/19/2009 |
Q: The ghosts there are all caspers. I should know, I have known them for eleven years. Her name is ...
A: This is what I found on Black Spots... Black Ich Black Ich disease appears as small black spots ...
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| Dasher has calmed down now. | 2/18/2009 |
Q: The ghosts there are all caspers. I should know, I have known them for eleven years. Her name is ...
A: Those little cory catfish cannot be kept with larger goldfish because the goldfish try to eat them, ...
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| Calico - swim bladder problem? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Firstly, I know you do not specialize in goldfish, however, I cannot find any other Expert who does ...
A: It would be better to know for sure if he has Swim Bladder, or Dropsy, and I have read that flukes ...
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| Convict Cichlid | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I've had my convict cichlid, Kurt, for about 4 years now. He's got a ten gal tank all to himself. ...
A: It is difficult for me to diagnose the fish. It could be two separate problems. The white specks ...
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| Calico - swim bladder problem? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Firstly, I know you do not specialize in goldfish, however, I cannot find any other Expert who does ...
A: If Specles is wasting, he should be getting better. Is his tummy swollen, and do his scales appear ...
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| My Male Beta Fish | 2/17/2009 |
Q: He keeps floating on the top, like he's dead. I've had many before him and never saw this. I read ...
A: Using bottled water is not good for fish. Tap water has all the minerals fish need to survive. If ...
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| Oscar with difficulty breathing | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 75 gallon tank with one Oscar and a plecostamous in it. The Oscar is about 7 in long. The ...
A: Poor Oscar, what a terrible thing to happen. He is stressed by what he has gone through. If you ...
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| ick cichlids | 2/17/2009 |
Q: is there a home remedy for ick? all the stores are closed.
A: You would be better to wait till the stores open. The pet stores have good reliable medication that ...
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| Betta Fish | 2/17/2009 |
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