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| Green bug attached to my fish | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I bought four fish a few days ago and put them in my tank, yesterday i noticed a green thing moving ...
A: It sounds like argulus, also called "Fish Lice". They are a parasite so you don't want to keep them ...
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| goldfish dilemma!! | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 29gal. aquarium. I started with 10 goldfish but now i am down to 7. I assume the first one ...
A: Ten goldfish is just way too much for a 29 gallon tank. Waste toxin levels have probably gone too ...
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| Small Town Fish Stores... | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I purchased our 1st fish about 6 months ago for our 10 gallon fish tank. I am from a very small ...
A: It sounds like you have a "jewel cichlid". They are very aggressive and territorial. It is just fine ...
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| jack dempsey fish sickness | 7/8/2009 |
Q: ive had this jack dempsey for 4 yrs couple weeks ago i noticed his stomach or sides now both have ...
A: Usually fish that are sick with bloating or constipation will act like they are sick. They would be ...
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| Tank washed with dish soap | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon tropical fish tank that has been washed with dish soap. Is there anything I can ...
A: If it's only the tank itself that was exposed to soap, just rinse it out very well and it will ...
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| Transporting Bala sharks | 7/7/2009 |
Q: Chris, I would like to move about 25 Bala sharks rangeing in lengh 4 to 7 inches. I will be useing ...
A: It really depends on the weather, your car's environmental controls, what kind of space your car ...
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| Ick | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 20 gallon fresh water tank. The fish I have are 2 zebra danio, 3 neon, 2 kori, 5 harlequin, ...
A: As long as the other fish look okay I would just continue to use a full course of the medication. ...
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| Oscar Fish | 6/24/2009 |
Q: i have a oscar fish who in the past few days looks very pale and has no color he has been breathing ...
A: Oh my. I'm afraid you aren't going to like what I have to say. Someone has given you some very bad ...
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| Betta won't eat peas | 6/23/2009 |
Q: My betta seems to be constipated as he won't eat and is floating slightly sideways, however he is ...
A: What a shame that the fish store people didn't help you more. Some places are only interested in ...
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| Betta won't eat peas | 6/23/2009 |
Q: My betta seems to be constipated as he won't eat and is floating slightly sideways, however he is ...
A: Poor guy. When they don't want to eat it's almost impossible to get peas into them. You could try ...
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| Tank Lighting | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 29gal freshwater tank with 1pleco,1angel(the other angel fish died no to long ago,looked ...
A: Unless your tank grows excess algae I wouldn't worry about it. You could even reverse their daytime ...
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| Oscar Fish | 6/22/2009 |
Q: i have a oscar fish who in the past few days looks very pale and has no color he has been breathing ...
A: Without any information about your setup I really can't even guess what could be wrong with your ...
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| Ick | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 20 gallon fresh water tank. The fish I have are 2 zebra danio, 3 neon, 2 kori, 5 harlequin, ...
A: If he has tiny white dots that look like salt, he does indeed have the ich parasite. (If your neon ...
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| Goldfish face gone | 6/21/2009 |
Q: My daughter got a regular Goldfish from Walmart (I know not the best choice) and we bought a 1 ...
A: Poor guy. The problem is that goldfish can't live in such small tanks or bowls, even with a filter. ...
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| my fish tank | 6/20/2009 |
Q: i just set up my 20 gallon fish tank which i have 5 bloodfin tetras and i'm wondering how to ...
A: Those guys you mentioned would probably get along okay but don't add any more fish until the tank is ...
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| baby guppies | 6/19/2009 |
Q: when can baby guppies become pregnant or do they just look pregnant when they are about 1 month old? ...
A: Guppies usually become sexually mature at 2 to 4 months of age. You probably have fish with good ...
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| fish bloat | 6/18/2009 |
Q: My son's goldfish are struggling to swim below the surface of their tank and keep floating to the ...
A: It sounds like they may be having a swim bladder problem. It is usually diet related in goldfish ...
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| Sexing Catfish | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me, I am wondering how to sex a catfish? I have a Striped Raphael ...
A: In Platydoras armatulus the female is generally a bit wider than the male and the male often has ...
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| Snails | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if there are good and bad snails. The guy at the pet shop said the snails with cone ...
A: There really aren't any good or bad snails in my opinion. There may be a specific reason the guy at ...
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| has a string hanging from belly | 6/17/2009 |
Q: my silver fish has a string hanging from her belly. i have three males and two females my Dalmatian ...
A: Your fish probably just had an unusual bowel movement. That can happen if they are stressed, sick or ...
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| Fish aren't eating | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I am a very amateur hobbyist, but I love fish. I have a 55 liter tank (about 14.6 gallons) with 6 ...
A: I see a couple of problems that could be contributing to your fishes' appetite loss. Those types of ...
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| female black molly | 6/16/2009 |
Q: my sons female black molly has suddenly gotten so very swelled up, she looks pregnant but it has ...
A: It sounds like another problem. Mollies usually have their babies by then. I suspect a condition ...
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| mysterious death of pleco | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A AQUARIUM OF SIZE 3FEET BY 2 FEET BY 1 FEET AND HAS BEEN SET UP ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. IT HAS ...
A: Sometimes plecos just don't survive in certain aquarium environments. I've seen it before. ...
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| filters | 6/15/2009 |
Q: i'm going to be purchasnig a 75 gallon aquarium within the next few months. it's going to be a ...
A: In my opinion both canister and power filters are equally good. If you would prefer easy access to ...
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| pleco attacking black moore | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon hex tank with 3 fish. 1 pleco 1 black moore & 1 fan tail the tank has up since ...
A: It sounds like a territory issue. Plecos can be a territorial fish, especially as they grow larger ...
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| figure 88 puffer fish | 6/14/2009 |
Q: i was wondering how do i tell if my figure 8 puffer is pregnant. about how long are they pregnant ...
A: Puffers are egg laying fish so if you have a female with eggs inside her you also need a male for ...
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| strange betta behavior | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I've had this betta (my first) about one month. He's in a still bowl about 1 1/2 gallons. I feed ...
A: Once a week cleaning is fine as long as you don't see leftover food. If you do, siphon it out along ...
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| strange betta behavior | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I've had this betta (my first) about one month. He's in a still bowl about 1 1/2 gallons. I feed ...
A: You may be right. It could be too cold for him. Bettas really should have their water temperature at ...
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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: If the tank is still in the break-in period and toxins are too high for the fish you could change ...
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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?
A: It's best to leave the gravel alone in a new tank. I don't vacuum a new tank until it has been ...
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| Goldfish fins changing colors? | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I bought a 3 gallon goldfish tank while I was in college and have had one goldfish. I don't know the ...
A: It isn't his age. Goldfish actually live to be more than ten years old and grow to be over 6 inches ...
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| Fish help | 6/11/2009 |
Q: 9 or 10 months 5 gallon tank 6 fish +2 babies aqua-tech i have no clue what the levels are one a ...
A: I actually don't recommend doing a "deep cleaning" on any tank unless there are serious problems ...
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| sex of fish | 6/11/2009 |
Q: how can you tell the sex of an algae eater and an iridescent shark ANSWER: Hi Melissa; Iridescent ...
A: I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I've been sick. Plecostomus can be sexed by ...
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| My fish keep dying | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 20 gallon tank with guppies and glowfish and neons in it and they keep dying, my scavenager ...
A: You didn't give me much to go on I'm afraid. Make a 25% water change right away and hopefully they ...
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| Black Moore Goldfish | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Just bought a black moore today (Tuesday) she is in a bowl... Will be buying a bio orb fish bowl on ...
A: Oops! It's not a good idea to get the fish before you have the tank. There's not enough oxygen in a ...
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| sex of fish | 6/9/2009 |
Q: how can you tell the sex of an algae eater and an iridescent shark
A: Iridescent shark males have darker stripes and are thinner than females. They would have to be ...
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| aquarium | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have an experience of taking care of fishes especially goldfish, I'm planning to get a 5 gallon ...
A: A 15 gallon is much better than a 5 but the rules are still the same. The fish you mentioned are ...
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| betta lump | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering if you could tell me what this lump is please He's active and eating well and ...
A: It could be a wart, cyst, or some benign growth. There's nothing you can do for those really. It ...
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| slowly dying redcap? | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I bought two redcaps 2 days ago from a local store. One of them is displaying all the healthy ...
A: There are several possibilities but without enough information about your tank I really don't know. ...
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| aquarium | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I have an experience of taking care of fishes especially goldfish, I'm planning to get a 5 gallon ...
A: You will need to do some reading and research on getting started in keeping an aquarium before you ...
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| Goldfish | 6/6/2009 |
Q: My goldfish lives in a large tank, with no other fish and not many obstacles. She seems likes her ...
A: Without knowing more (size of your tank, the size of your fish, how often you change water, ...
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| bubbles escaping out of gils in black moore HELP! | 6/6/2009 |
Q: (i cant find anything on the internet about it) he also is partly covered in white slime (which i am ...
A: The good news is your fish don't need medication. They just need a larger tank and more frequent ...
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| Tiger Oscars | 6/5/2009 |
Q: My Question Is I Have 2 Tiger Oscars And I Want To Know How Often Do They Need To Be Feed?? And How ...
A: Oscars should be fed once a day. Feed them a good pelleted diet. Supplement with earthworms, shrimp, ...
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| Goldfish with swollen bump near dorsan fin | 6/5/2009 |
Q: Jumbo (see attached photo) has been in this tank for more than a year - 20 gal, currently s/he is ...
A: Great photos, very helpful. It looks like a cyst or abscess. It indicates infection in that area ...
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| White Bump on Betta | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have a female betta and she's a few months old. I just recently moved her over to a 1.5 gallon ...
A: Without actually seeing the fish I really can't say what it is. If the area looks evenly swollen it ...
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| Pleco Fish | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions about pleco fish. To start with, my tank has been set up for 2-3 months. It ...
A: Sometimes plecos just don't do well in certain tanks. One critical thing is that plecos are ...
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| fish | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I recently got a 10 gallon tank I have a couple of goldfish in there. I have waited for a couple of ...
A: It's hard to say for sure but plecostamus are tropical fish that need a temperature of 76f or ...
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| Black male molly | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I just recently noticed my black male molly sitting in the back corner of my tank, he has never done ...
A: Poor guy. If his scales are lifted with a sort of pinecone-look to him, he has a condition known as ...
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| Type of fish and feeding | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have 2 fish that I thought were goldfish, but that doesn't seem possible now, and I'd like to know ...
A: Goldfish don't have 'whiskers', you're right. Koi do though so that's probably what they are. Koi ...
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| Sick Angel Fish | 6/2/2009 |
Q: We have a community tank that has been set up for about three months, it is 100 gallons, we have ...
A: Treat the angel for the parasite "Ich". There are remedies available at fish stores. You probably ...
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| goldfish | 4/24/2009 |
Q: i set it up with its filter and drops and left it for just over a week before buying any fish. when ...
A: I'm so sorry this has happened to you and your fish. Your tank is just too small for even one ...
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| sucker fish/alge eater | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 40 gallon tank with two redear sliders and a black suckerfish. I just got it the other day ...
A: He may be stressed from being moved and/or just from having to live with turtles. Turtles eat fish ...
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| Beta | 4/23/2009 |
Q: My beta and my goldfish keep swimming under the filter rapidy and i don't know if there doing it for ...
A: Sometimes fish get into the filter flow because they are irritated by something in the water. It ...
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| figure 8 pufferfish | 4/22/2009 |
Q: i have a 29 gallon aquarium that has been set up for 2 and a half months with 17 puppy fry i also ...
A: Puffers should not be mixed with other fish. They are actually better off alone but sometimes they ...
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| my fish is having balance problems | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have 2 goldfish one a long fan tailed and one a normal goldfish(who has turned white).We have had ...
A: It sounds like chronic swim bladder trouble. There are a few different possible causes for it and ...
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| Swollen eye Siamese Fighter | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My siamese fighter Cleo is just over a year old and yesterday I noticed that he has a clear cover ...
A: It sounds like a case of "pop-eye". Here is a web page about it that will tell you what you can do ...
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| Shrinking pectoral fins on betta | 4/21/2009 |
Q: you've been helpful before with my questions, so I'm asking again...hopefully you can help. I have a ...
A: It sounds like shock. A complete water change after three weeks can be very stressful to your fish. ...
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| Stess | 4/20/2009 |
Q: How do I know that my neons have stress? Is it the dark blue on them? Because I have 2 light blue ...
A: Fish color fades and brightens depending on a lot of different things. Sometimes it's environmental, ...
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| plecostomus | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Our Plecostomus recently started banging his head on the sides of the tank and now swims to the top ...
A: Without knowing anything at all about the size of his tank, it's other inhabitants, his size, how ...
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| My Goldfish | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have i goldfish and its lying at the bottom of the tank but it cant swim its in with an oranda and ...
A: Sounds like a swim bladder problem. Some fish sink down and others float on top when they have ...
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| Discoloration | 4/18/2009 |
Q: A couple days ago I noticed that my betta, Hootie, has 4 white/discolored scales on his back near ...
A: It sounds like Hootie has fin rot. The discolored scales may be an extension of it. Water quality is ...
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| Brick in Tank? | 4/17/2009 |
Q: 1 Year 200 Litre Many 24 No Idea pH is 7 and ammonia and nitrite 0 once a week 20% Can I put a ...
A: As long as you know where it came from and it hasn't been in contact with anything toxic it's ...
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| Pregnant fishies | 4/17/2009 |
Q: -Tank has been set up for 2-3 weeks -10G Tank -4 platies and 1 swordtail -Uhhh water filter, sucks ...
A: It sounds like babies should be coming in a couple of days to a week. If she seems okay in the trap ...
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| Why does my goldfish jump from it's bowl? | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My goldfish has jumped from its bowl several times and I'm really starting to worry! It's kept in a ...
A: Poor guy. He's basically trying to escape his toxic environment. Goldfish really can't live in ...
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| tiger barbs | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My tank has been set up for about 2 months and its a 60 gallon. I have 3 tiger barbs and one of them ...
A: Some tiger barbs do have a "green sheen" to them normally so it may not be related to his behavior ...
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| Nitrate | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 55gl tank, its been running for about 2 months. Ive got 5 assorted mbuna cichlids, 1 pleco, ...
A: You do have quite a lot of fish in there so that's a possible cause. Overfeeding is a common cause ...
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| Beta with a bump : ( | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My poor beta fish was bought with a small bump on his back next to his top fin. I've noticed it has ...
A: It's hard to say what it is for sure but if he seems to act okay (eating and swimming normally) I ...
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| sick pearlescale | 4/14/2009 |
Q: First off thank you for your help, and sorry for yet another sick goldfish question for you. I ...
A: Poor guy. Once they start floating like that and stop eating there's really not much you can do ...
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| Ick | 4/13/2009 |
Q: How long has your tank been set up? For at least 1 year. How big is your tank? 20 gallons What type ...
A: What does the "ich" area on the tail look like? Spots? Salt specks? Torn edges? Redness? Cottony ...
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| neon tropical fish | 4/11/2009 |
Q: i have a very fat neon fish I think she is going to lay eggs heres the question. How do I tell the ...
A: Here's a good web page about Neon Tetras with a sexing and breeding section that should tell you ...
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| Is My Fish Pregnant? | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have been observing my balloon bellied molly for the past few days, and her stomach seems ...
A: She could be, it's hard to tell for sure in balloon bellied fish. You could set up a nursery tank ...
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| Black Moore | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have a black moore that is all of a sudden acting very strange. He is staying in the corner, one ...
A: He may have injured himself or he has an infection behind his eye. It's hard for me to tell without ...
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| Blood Red Parrot, color has gone white | 4/9/2009 |
Q: ..I have had parrots for 6 years now, and my oldest who is 6 has rarely ever been sick..but, the ...
A: It sounds like your little gal has a condition known as "Pop Eye". It can really stress the fish out ...
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| Cloudy eyed fish | 4/9/2009 |
Q: My name is Shelby and I just recently bought a black celestial/telescope eyed fish, along with ...
A: Somewhere along the line you got some bad advice about what goldfish need. I'm so sorry. Hopefully ...
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| fishes | 4/8/2009 |
Q: it has been only 6 days passed when i set up my fish tank. i have 8 small fishes. water is salted. ...
A: The distress of the fish is probably from New Tank Syndrome but I need more information. The ...
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| Betta Fish Care | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I should start by saying I'm completely fish stupid. My 5 yr old got a goldfish starter aquarium (5 ...
A: Sounds like a great plan you've got there! I'm so glad I could help. Keep the temperature up and ...
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| Gravid Spot On My Platy | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have a small question about my smaller female platy. He's only about a inch in length, but seems ...
A: Deployed in the military? Awesome! Thank you so much for your service. Your job is very ...
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| question about plecostomus | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Well, i have two tanks around 10-12 gal and two plecostomus's. the little guys seems great he's all ...
A: Plecostomus are individuals with different personalities so unless your hiding one seems sick I ...
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| Betta Fish Care | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I should start by saying I'm completely fish stupid. My 5 yr old got a goldfish starter aquarium (5 ...
A: A betta is the only good choice for a tank that small so they did give you good advice. Sometimes ...
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| fungus? | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I work for a pet store and I have a customer that I have been trying to help but with no luck. He ...
A: It sounds like rotting food or fish waste infected by bacteria. Tell him to vacuum the stuff out and ...
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| black spots | 4/4/2009 |
Q: could you please help. i have 17 guppies in my tank and have just recently noticed that most of them ...
A: If the spots are all in the same place on each fish it's probably their normal coloration. Many ...
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| Bettas | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have 1 Betta in a 10 gallon heated filtered with a whisper 10 filter aquarium. PH is about 7.5 and ...
A: The medication probably has interrupted the nitrogen cycle, but that's okay for now. Keep using ...
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| Redcap | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 gal filtered tank with one redcap in it. I plan to buy a 20 gal later. I started my ...
A: The beginning of the nitrogen cycle in a new tank really does vary from tank to tank. It depends on ...
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| male guppie | 4/2/2009 |
Q: My male guppy has been very sluggish. I notied a black spot on his body near his fin. He seems ...
A: Without knowing anything about your tank and your other fish I really can't say if it's from disease ...
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| My fish is vertical | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have a red capped aranda fish. She is about 4-5 years old and is 6" in length. She has been ...
A: It sounds like it could be constipation and it's putting pressure on her swim bladder so she can't ...
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| long break down period | 4/1/2009 |
Q: We bought 120L aquarium 3 months ago and it hasn't cycled yet. We tried to do everything-added ...
A: I would get a different testing kit. Use the type that tests with drops in a little tube of tank ...
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| Male Molly - New Tank | 2/17/2009 |
Q: We have purchased a little tank which is 21.5 Litres. We have had the tank set up for 3 days and ...
A: Unfortunately, your tank is just too small for goldfish or mollies. Also, too many fish were added ...
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| What kind of fish | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 125 gallon freshwater tank that has been set up for about a year and a few days ago a guy ...
A: We finally found your fish! My friend couldn't help us so I posted your picture on the Practical ...
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| my betta | 2/15/2009 |
Q: i have had my betta for a few years. It was doing well, his name is Sushi. But about 2 months ago i ...
A: Sushi must be very well cared for to have been with you for so long. It does sound like his swim ...
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| Siamese fighter | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a siamese fighter and his eye looks like its about to pop out do you know what could be ...
A: All bettas need a water change at least once a week. If his tank is smaller than a gallon, change it ...
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| Danios eating tetras?? | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have recently set up a fresh water aquarium at home for the first time. I started with 6 Danios, ...
A: To really help you I need more information. Without knowing the tank size, how long it's been set ...
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| Goldfish | 2/13/2009 |
Q: The current tank has been set up for about 6 months (give or take a few). The tank is a gallon I ...
A: Oh, my. You were given some very bad advice somewhere along the line about what goldfish need. He ...
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| red spots on golfish | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have had a 10 gallon tank with one goldfish for about 9 months. We use a whisper charcoal filter. ...
A: He really needs a partial water change weekly. He may even need a bigger tank now too. Ten gallons ...
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| Black Molly's | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I've had my tank now for about two months, and it is a 29 gallon tank with 2 black molly's, 2 ...
A: I'm sorry it took so long to respond. We had a severe snowstorm here and we lost our electricity for ...
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| Blood Parrot | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I saw your question and answer about black spots and it being ammonia/nitrate burns. Will this also ...
A: The fins can have the black marks too. It's called "melanophore migration". The water change may ...
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| cold water oranda | 2/11/2009 |
Q: i have a white oranda that i bought a couple of weeks ago from my pet store i have several other ...
A: Oh my. I have some bad news for you, and not just regarding the sick fish. I'm afraid you've been ...
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| Betta Fish | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have had a Betta fish for about 3 months now. A few weeks ago I noticed a cloudy white spot on ...
A: I don't think the medicine is strong enough. Betta Revive is meant to control or prevent, not ...
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| goldfish--keeling over but weirder. | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have been searching and reading the forums for several days and searching the internet trying to ...
A: First, I just have to tell you that you're doing a great job with your fish. I wish that more ...
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| Fancy Goldfish problem | 2/10/2009 |
Q: First, in answer to your list of Q's: Tank has been set up about 6 months; 36 US gallons; Fancy ...
A: We really get attached to our little wet pets, don't we? Hopefully whatever the bump is will pass. ...
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| Fancy Goldfish problem | 2/8/2009 |
Q: First, in answer to your list of Q's: Tank has been set up about 6 months; 36 US gallons; Fancy ...
A: Orandas develop new growth from the white "pimples" or white areas in their "Wen" as they mature. ...
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| Betta Fish | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering about the white tips on the end on my bettas fins. I have only had him a week ...
A: The edges of a betta's fins are often lighter in color than the rest. As long as it doesn't creep ...
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| female fantail goldfish | 2/7/2009 |
Q: how do you know when a female fantail goldfish is dieing?she has a shredded tail,keeps floating back ...
A: Poor thing. It doesn't sound good I'm afraid. Usually by the time a fish becomes that lethargic and ...
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| need a do-over | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have had a 12 gallon tank for about 6 weeks. We started with two small mollies. One died within ...
A: It was all from new tank syndrome for sure. There were just too many fish to get it going safely and ...
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| Sideways Swimming Betta Fish-PLEASE HELP! | 2/6/2009 |
Q: Chris - you responded to Katie back in 2005 re: a sideways swimming Betta fish. You suggested ...
A: Try offering tiny chunks of the peas on the tip of a toothpick. If he's interested in eating it ...
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| BREEDING | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I AM NEW AT THIS WHOLE BREEDING THING I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD ANSWER MY QUESTIONS. JUST 2 1/2 ...
A: Baby mollies should do well on a diet of well-crushed flakes, bits of algae and baby brine shrimp. ...
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| shibunkin | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have 4 shibunkins in a 4'tank, they are approx. 6" long.I have a fluval 4 filter and a fluval 2 ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like a case of a condition known as "pop-eye". It can be caused by an injury, a ...
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| Betta spitting food out | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I noticed that my Betta spits his food out (Tetra pellets) after "chewing" them. I assume he is ...
A: He's probably just trying to readjust the food after he gets in his mouth. It may be just a little ...
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| Plecys | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a freshwater tank which is about 6 months old, the water quality seemed OK according to the 6 ...
A: I really need more information about your tank, your fish, feeding regimen, water change schedule, ...
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| Beta Fish | 2/3/2009 |
Q: 3/4 Gal tank, 1 beta fish, water changed when starts to look cloudy. I have a beta fish,male, that ...
A: It sounds like it could be constipation and even swim bladder failure along with it. Constipation ...
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| platty | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I just started my tank up on Thursday 29 January. I have mollies, swordtails, cories, angels and ...
A: Oh, my. I think you've been given some very bad advice in stocking your tank so soon. I would say ...
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| gouramis | 2/2/2009 |
Q: i am a student in a school and one of my subjects is marine studies and we are setting up a fish ...
A: The first thing you really need to do is get a book on tropical fish keeping and do some research on ...
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| BBS | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have 2 Large Angel Fish when I purchased them I was told they are breeders. The female angel laid ...
A: Congratulations! I hope you get lots of baby angels! You have the right plan, feed newly hatched ...
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| My Tiger barb | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I noticed today that my tiger barbs belly looked like a balloon and i was wondering if you have to ...
A: Tiger Barbs don't actually have live babies, they are egglaying fish. You have to have male fish ...
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| Mating Platies | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My question is when will my platies mate. I have 2 males and 1 female in my tank. The female platy ...
A: Platies are livebearing fish (give birth to live babies) and the males will be constantly in the act ...
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| Acrylic cleaner | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have an acrylic tank I used for saltwater tank. It has not been used in awhile and has a white ...
A: Just plain white vinegar and paper towels works pretty well. Soak some paper towels in pure vinegar ...
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| Fish | 1/20/2009 |
Q: but i have a 29 gallon tank with 3 swordtails and platy fry and swordtail fry, i also have a 1.5 ...
A: Danios and White Cloud Mountain Minnows are pretty easy fish to try for your first attempt at ...
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| I dont know whats wrong with my fish. | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have 3 tetra fish and I change the water on a regular basis. I never let it get dirty. This ...
A: If the spots look like salt specks, he has a parasite called "Ich". Ich is very contagious. Treat ...
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| Paradise Gourami's | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 40 gallon fresh water tank that houses platies, one opaline gourami female, one paradise ...
A: It could possibly be the other gourami hassling them, or the water temperature...or the combination ...
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| Possible Swim Bladder Infection? | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Info: -tank has been set up for 2 and a half to 3 weeks -10 gal -2 male gourami, 1 male betta, 1 ...
A: The best chance your little gourami has is to move him out to a separate hospital tank. Make it at ...
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| Sick Molly | 1/18/2009 |
Q: one yr old 30 gal tank, clean good once a month, I use a whisper, total of 7 fish, all aggressive ...
A: It's hard to say what could be wrong if there aren't any physical symptoms other than some kind of ...
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| aquarium parasites | 1/18/2009 |
Q: there is some kind of worm shaped creature that is attached to two of my fishit starts out very ...
A: It sounds like leaches to me if they quickly contract and extend. Pick off what you can with ...
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| Guppy with wart on tail fin | 1/17/2009 |
Q: My tank has been set up since August. It is a 20 gallon long with two guppies, 4 albino cories and ...
A: He may have been bitten by another fish or it could indeed be a wart or tumor or something. If it ...
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| pregenant guppys | 1/16/2009 |
Q: ive noticed that 3 of my female guppys are pregenant and was told to wait for 3-4 weeks, for them to ...
A: It's hard to say when they could be born. Sometimes they have a few at a time and you don't notice ...
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| Inactive, pale betta | 1/16/2009 |
Q: Hey Chris, I just bought a betta fish today and he is acting sick. He is really pale (I thought ...
A: I hope he's doing better now that it's been a couple of days. Sorry I couldn't get to your question ...
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| Pregnant guppy and platy | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I've had my 10 gallon tank for 11 months. I currently have 2 guppies male and female and 2 platies ...
A: Ich has to be treated right away. It will get out of hand very quickly if it is allowed to ...
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| Pregnant guppy and platy | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I've had my 10 gallon tank for 11 months. I currently have 2 guppies male and female and 2 platies ...
A: The white patches could be something like columnaris infection. It is a very serious bacterial ...
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| gold fish | 1/14/2009 |
Q: you may be able to help me on this, i have 5 goldfishes for about a year. Some are males and some ...
A: If the spot is cancerous there isn't anything you can do. Since it's been there for a long time and ...
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| ill angel fish | 1/12/2009 |
Q: my angel fish is pretty swollen in the belly area i thought she was pregnant till i read your ...
A: Serious swelling in the belly rarely resolves itself. It really depends on the cause of the problem ...
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| troical fish | 1/12/2009 |
Q: my angel fish have laid eggs can you tell me how safe it is to keep them in a tank with other fish,i ...
A: The eggs and/or babies don't have much of a chance in a community tank. If they aren't picked off ...
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| My Beata Fish has Dropsy | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I have had my fish for 6 months, and he has been living in a tank that is about a liter big.(Along ...
A: I wish I could help but there really isn't an effective treatment for dropsy. It's because dropsy is ...
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| mickey mouse fish sick | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I have 3 mickey mouse fish and one looks sick. he is just hanging out at the bottom of our 20 ...
A: Redness usually means a bacterial infection. It would be best to isolate him to a hospital tank and ...
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| Air pump necessary or not? | 1/10/2009 |
Q: You are always very informational. I currently have 10 and 20 gallon tanks - 1 each and just got a ...
A: I'm so sorry it took such a long time to answer your question. I've been very busy and I forgot ...
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| fish tank water | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have lived in my current home for 15 years and had a water softner installed shortly after moving ...
A: It could be pH shock and like you said, if the softener is responsible for the low pH, water changes ...
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| death of fish | 1/9/2009 |
Q: Chris, My fish died last night and I have no idea why. I was worried after I changed her water. I ...
A: That's a shame. I'm sorry he didn't make it. Goldfish are just too large and messy a fish to be in a ...
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| Silver Molly | 1/8/2009 |
Q: i have a 16 gallon tank, ive had this silver molly for about 1 1/2 years and she givien birth to 2 ...
A: It sounds like her swim bladder has failed. Sometimes it's related to constipation so feed her more ...
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| Please identify this fish | 1/8/2009 |
Q: Sir, Please have a look at the image attached. I just bought 1 pair for my aquarium. The vendor told ...
A: It looks like some type of albino African cichlid. I really don't know which one, there are many. ...
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| beta disease | 1/7/2009 |
Q: My beta is fresh water. For two weeks his scale near his right eye has been missing some. An open ...
A: I would change part of his water and see if he improves. All fish need a weekly 25% water change ...
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| im worried about my small fish not eatin | 1/6/2009 |
Q: i recently got a black moore and a gold fantail, i feed them one piece of gold fish flake twice a ...
A: Fancy goldfish are generally compatible with each other but some have a hard time competing for ...
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| Guppy Pregnant question | 1/6/2009 |
Q: So I seperated her today in a squar container. The other female is fat but not as much and has more ...
A: Female guppies will get a little larger after eating and then get a bit smaller after a bowel ...
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| Sick Black Moor :( | 1/5/2009 |
Q: My tank has been set up for about 2 years, It is approx 13 litres. I have a comet which is as ...
A: Water changes definitely need to be done more often but that isn't the most urgent problem for your ...
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| betta fish | 1/5/2009 |
Q: i bought a betta on new years day and he seemed healthy until i put him in his new tank. he goes to ...
A: If his water temperature is 76f to 82f, it's clean and conditioned, he doesn't look sick, he isn't ...
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| betta fish | 1/4/2009 |
Q: i bought a betta on new years day and he seemed healthy until i put him in his new tank. he goes to ...
A: It sounds like he is stressed, scared or in shock. When you put him in his tank, did you use water ...
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| new fish and tank | 1/4/2009 |
Q: We just purchased a 10 gal. tank and 4 different types of fish, 9 in all. We've followed the ...
A: Nine fish is way too many for such a new tank. It isn't biologically balanced yet so waste toxins ...
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| What cichlid do i have | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have had it for about three months and i haven"t been able to identify him please help.I also ...
A: I really can't tell but it may be an albino African, and there are many, MANY different varieties. ...
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| sick betta, possibly under lots of stress | 12/27/2008 |
Q: ) thank you for being a vailable for questions. here's myI have in a 2 gallon tank one male betta. I ...
A: I retrieved your question from the question pool. I hope I'm not too late. Change the water again ...
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| red bellied pacu | 12/20/2008 |
Q: hey, i have 2 red bellied pacu's that ive had for about 4-5 months and everything so far has went ...
A: There are many possibilities; tumor, abcsess, parasite, infection, injury causing swelling, etc. ...
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| Weak cichlid | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I have a gray-red flowerhorn,about 3 years old. It is the only fish in our tank(don't know exact ...
A: Since the water change helped and your fish became much better afterward, I suspect a water quality ...
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| Urgent::About my Gold Fish | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I have a normal fish bowl, I got a goldie in it, but thot it would fill lonely so went an got 1 more ...
A: Ola; Your poor little fish are suffocating from lack of oxygen and from burning gills due to ...
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| 9yr old goldfish/Comet? | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Someone had noticed recently that my very large goldfish/comet(he was a feeder fish) looked ...
A: Poor guy. Bloating with distended scales usually indicates fluid buildup from kidney failure. I ...
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| answer plz | 12/16/2008 |
Q: can i keep baby goldfish with 2f and 1m balloon mollies in 20gal aquarium and how many ? or can i ...
A: Goldfish are coldwater fish and mollies are tropical (warmer water) fish. They should not be in the ...
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| platy and 2 guppies, are they pregnant? | 12/15/2008 |
Q: i have had my tank for 1 year it is 10g i have 2 female guppies 1 male guppy 1 female platy 1 male ...
A: Since you have males in there you will probably have babies in few weeks. It can be really hard to ...
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| african butterfly fish | 12/14/2008 |
Q: A few weeks ago I bought 3 african butterfly fish, knowing nearly nothing about the species. ...
A: The aggressive one is just doing what comes naturally. African Butterfly Fish can be territorial and ...
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| I don't think I'm wrong | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon tank. This is my 4th or 5th tank I've had, and it's been awhile. But I have 4 ...
A: Your fish are okay for now but they will soon be overcrowded as they grow. Goldfish need at least ...
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| please help | 12/13/2008 |
Q: My goldfish has been sitting on the botom of my tank near the back for about 3 days, now there is a ...
A: It would be helpful to know more about your tank. How often do you make water changes and how much ...
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| Sick Betta | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I got a male beta fish for my birthday last year from a friend and when I first got him he seemed to ...
A: Finrot is a water quality related disease but it probably started from when he was on the bottom so ...
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| Follow up Q on Gourami | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I asked a question last night about breeding a gourami but the answer I got wasn't clear. Maybe you ...
A: Both the dwarf fire and dwarf neon blue are "Colisa lalia" so they will breed together. They are the ...
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| Bad eye infection Goldfish | 12/6/2008 |
Q: My Goldfish is 21 years old and he damaged her/his eye while on it's annual head bashing period. So ...
A: Without seeing him it's hard to say. If he is a large fish, medicines in the water probably won't ...
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| identify my freshwater fish | 12/5/2008 |
Q: Got this guy a year ago at a fish store in a nother town & have never seen another. He is quite ...
A: I doubt you will find another "Google". He is very cute but he is actually a tinfoil barb that is a ...
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| Bloated Angelfish | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 20 gal tank.Has been set up for few months now, with 4 angelfish(2.5-3in) , 5 neon tetras, ...
A: I'm sorry it took so long to get to your question. My computer crashed and I finally got it up and ...
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| patches of colorless scales | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have two veiltails in a twenty gallon tank (charcoal filter). The tank was set up last spring with ...
A: I'm so sorry it took so long to answer your question. My computer crashed. It's up and running ...
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| sick betta - followup | 12/3/2008 |
Q: You answered a question of mine about my sick betta over a month ago. Your advice was very helpful ...
A: It's very possible they are tumors. Sometimes antibiotics seem to help because the tumors can ...
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| Female Bettas fighting | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Tank set up for 4 months. 10 Gallon tank. I have a divider; male betta on one side, 2 female bettas ...
A: There will always be exceptions to every rule in keeping pets. Each animal is an individual with ...
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| Film on water surface | 11/13/2008 |
Q: my beta is in about 1 gallon or so of water and I used distilled or drinking water on him. I've had ...
A: It's probably either dust or oil from the fish food. You might cover one of them for a couple of ...
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| New tank | 11/12/2008 |
Q: this may be a weird question but I have a new 40 gallon breeder tank and I'm not sure what fish i ...
A: I wouldn't keep even one oscar in anything smaller than a 55 gallon. Oscars are very messy guys that ...
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| Fred, my beta | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Fred has now been in my care since September 2003. He has survived slipping into the side of the ...
A: It may indeed have been a sort of "fishy CPR". He may have had some kind of a seizure and suffered a ...
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| Weird coloration in my Molly | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have recently set up a tank (it's been a little over a week now - so very recently...), and this ...
A: Your tank is simply in the break-in period. Ammonia is very normal at this stage. The problem you ...
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| scared | 11/10/2008 |
Q: please help
A: It could be simple shock and/or stress from being moved to a new home, but you didn't give me much ...
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| Goldfish in rough shape! | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 and 1/2 year old goldfish. He is accompanied buy 2 other goldfish and 2 other Koi( both ...
A: Poor guy. It's pretty bad. I can't tell for sure but it looks like the redness is from hemorrhaging. ...
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| sick fish, sort of long. sorry | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have a fancy tail goldfish (Jack -he has a jack-o-lantern on his side...witty), I've had him for ...
A: It sounds like Jack has a swim bladder issue. It can be caused by constipation so we usually try ...
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| Pleco. | 11/9/2008 |
Q: Out of the blue on day my Pleco started to "shiver" & he turn over onto his back. I quickly reached ...
A: There are several possibilities but it's almost impossible to say what could be wrong without being ...
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| Parrot fish with pimple on face | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I switched over to a 72 gallon bow front from my 55 gallon about 6 months ago. I have a parrot fish ...
A: She may just have a wart or it could even be a tumor of some type. There really isn't much you can ...
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| My 2 oscar 's 1 Albino 1 tiger | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I have a question recently about 3 months ago i purchased these 2 oscars at the local petsmart and ...
A: It really depends on what type of parasite is infecting them as to whether the food will work. Not ...
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| Small creatures in my tank | 11/6/2008 |
Q: There have been these small creatures in my 40 gal tank that don't seem to go away. I noticed ...
A: The bugs are actually just a harmless little water critter. Little fellas like those often exist in ...
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| My 2 oscar 's 1 Albino 1 tiger | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have a question recently about 3 months ago i purchased these 2 oscars at the local petsmart and ...
A: Look at them very closely for signs of parasites. Oscars often hide like that when they are sick and ...
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| Betta vs Molly | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Please Help! I've had a betta fish all by himself in a 10 gallon tank for about a month now. Today I ...
A: It sounds like they are just getting used to each other. They will probably calm down. It helps to ...
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| fish disease | 11/4/2008 |
Q: we have several tank setups. including a 5ft cleair chiclid only tank. we are buying another tank ...
A: If it were me, I wouldn't risk taking the fish home. There are many possible causes, some ...
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| Dead | 11/3/2008 |
Q: my fantail goldfish *Matilda* is looking very ill. She stays in the corner of her tank up near the ...
A: That's a shame. I'm sorry Matilda didn't make it. Goldfish seem to do just fine alone. There isn't ...
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| **URGENT** I THINK MY FISH IS DYING | 11/3/2008 |
Q: my fantail goldfish *Matilda* is looking very ill. She stays in the corner of her tank up near the ...
A: The tank is just way too small for your goldfish. It's too small for even one. They may have grown ...
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| Injured Pleco.... | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am glad that i found this site. I have just moved into a new apartment. The previous tenant left ...
A: Those fish are certainly lucky to have you. It's a miracle they survived at all. Your instincts ...
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| Angel Fish | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have this 55 gallon tank, that has 4 nice size angels in it, along with this large Gourami. He ...
A: Angels lay eggs on vertical surfaces. You would see them on a rock, a filter pipe, or perhaps a ...
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| My Gold fish | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have two gold fish, and also some questions. How do tell what sex they are, How big will they get, ...
A: It is difficult to sex goldfish unless they are mature and actually ready to breed. Here is a web ...
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| dying fish | 10/24/2008 |
Q: i have a 29 gal tank. we started it up about 3 weeks ago. we let the tank cycle 24 hrs and made sure ...
A: Your tank is still in the break-in period and sometimes the fish have a very difficult time getting ...
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| Balloon Molly | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Can I use a lamp to raise the temperature or do I have to buy a heater?
A: It is important that the water temperature be consistent. This is very hard to do with a light and ...
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| dead snails | 10/23/2008 |
Q: how do you know when a snail is deadh
A: Dead snails smell bad. REALLY bad. Lift it out of the tank take a sniff of the shell opening. It ...
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| TANK WONT CYCLE | 10/23/2008 |
Q: 2 MONTHS AGO WAS THE TANK SETUP, 10 GALLONS, WITH 2 TETRA FISH, I KEEP THE TEMP. 76-80, GOT A ...
A: You may be getting a false-positive on your ammonia kit. Look on the label of your kit. If it says ...
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| Dying Angelfish | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I am at a loss over my freshwater Angelfish and Discus tank (eight quarter size angelfish, one ...
A: That doesn't sound good at all. There is a disease known as "Discus Flu" or "Discus Plague". It is a ...
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| Lionhead Oranda | 10/21/2008 |
Q: My fish has had a growth on the front of his face for 1 month. I went to a local fish store the ...
A: Without seeing it I really can't say what it is. If you could get a photo of him and attach it to a ...
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| Ballon Monster | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I just recently bought 2 balloon monsters from the pet store, and one of them won't leave the other ...
A: I've never heard of a "balloon monster". I assume you mean to say "Balloon Molly". Male Mollies are ...
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| New Fish Owner Advice | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I am a US citizen currently living in Japan. I am a newbie fish owner, but hopefully a responsible ...
A: Lots of information is GREAT! I'm usually begging for more to be able to help. You're being so ...
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| Beta Care | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have had my best a for about 1 year now and in the past week I noticed the area right under his ...
A: If he's acting okay it probably isn't an infection. It may be constipation. Don't feed him for three ...
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| My Freshwater Shark Keeps Simming In Circles | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Can you explain to me the weird behavior with my shark. I'm not sure what type of shark it is. But I ...
A: Without any information about your tank and more about the fish, I really can't help. Is the tank ...
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| Worried about our betta | 10/12/2008 |
Q: We got our betta, Blueberry in August and had been keeping him in a 1 gallon bowl (changing water ...
A: Unless there are obvious signs of infection there isn't much you can do. It is possible he bumped ...
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| how many? | 10/12/2008 |
Q: just last week i bought 2 silver Mollies(f) and(m)the female died! i don't know why. but today i ...
A: The poor female will end up being pestered to death if she is put with two males. Male mollies are ...
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| beta | 10/11/2008 |
Q: my name is amber and i would like to ask you about my beta, he always sinks to the bottom of his ...
A: It sounds like a swim bladder problem. Here is a link to an article about it that will tell you what ...
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| could my pleco have hiccups | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I have had this pleco for about four years and he is now about 10 inches long. He is trained to ...
A: Get two very large plastic bags from your fish store. As long as they are at least 12 inches across ...
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| could my pleco have hiccups | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I have had this pleco for about four years and he is now about 10 inches long. He is trained to ...
A: It sounds like something is irritating him. There are many possibilities. It could be toxins in the ...
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| bala sharks mating? | 10/9/2008 |
Q: trying to mate or if 2.one of them is trying to stop the other one from swimming.{ a close friend ...
A: Here is a web page that goes into detail about picking healthy bettas; ...
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| Plecostemus | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon tank that has been set up for a year with a power filter and an undergravel ...
A: If you have them for a couple of weeks or more before you lose them, surprisingly enough, they could ...
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| Sick Betta | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have a betta who has a bump on his right side. the bump began 6 months ago with a white dot in ...
A: Poor guy. It's possible he has abscesses from internal infection but it sounds more to me like ...
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| is my silver molly sick? | 10/8/2008 |
Q: i put a ten day feeder tablet in the tank of my silver molly but i'm noticing a long red string of ...
A: It's probably just feces (fish poop). If the food tablet is reddish, so will be the poop. If the ...
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| my goldfish wont eat! help please! | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have got a new 4 inch red and white Rancu frou ays ago, however it wont eat, i have tried to net ...
A: I would suspect it's because the fish is new and still trying to adjust to it's new home. I would ...
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| Molly Disease | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I've had my molly for 2 months now, around 2 weeks ago I moved a male platy and a male molly to a ...
A: They are probably fluid-filled cysts or possibly abscesses from infection. Medicine may or may not ...
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| Why do my parrot fish pick up the gravel and spit it out? | 10/6/2008 |
Q: mt parrott fish take in the gravel in the tank and spitit out every where. why do they do that. ...
A: Parrot fish are in the cichlid family. Cichlids of most types commonly move gravel and rocks around ...
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| bala sharks mating? | 10/6/2008 |
Q: trying to mate or if 2.one of them is trying to stop the other one from swimming.{ a close friend ...
A: My balas squabble from time to time too. It's usually a territorial thing. Once in awhile they nip ...
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| Cichlid, Pop eye | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Chris, I have a south american cichlid, about 7 years old, approx. 12" in a 75 Gallon Tank. Friday ...
A: I think you are doing everything you can do. Continue to use the melafix and maracyn two and make ...
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| My ICH Saga | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon tank. It had been totally cycled and doing fine for about 3 months with 3 ...
A: I'm so sorry it took so long to get to you. I've had a very busy week. Don't worry, there is a ...
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| mollie info | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I need a little help. I have been breeding guppies for almost two years now. about two months ago i ...
A: Breeding mollies is very much the same as breeding guppies. They just need more room than guppies ...
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| Mollies | 9/13/2008 |
Q: do you know what good fish mates for a black sailfin mollie and a normal black mollie would be. and ...
A: I totally understand. I'm glad you're still with us. ;-) The Ick Away should work. It takes at ...
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| Mollies | 9/13/2008 |
Q: What good tank mates for mollies. I currently have 1 black sailfin mollie 1 normal black mollie a ...
A: Your tank is actually over it's full population capacity if it's only ten gallons so I can't ...
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| Beta Fish | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have had a beta for almost 3 years now. Just today I noticed that at the bottom of its (dorsal) ...
A: I'm glad to be able to help. Male bettas' typical lifespan is 2 to 3 years. Some live for 4 or 5. ...
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| Mollies | 9/12/2008 |
Q: do you know what good fish mates for a black sailfin mollie and a normal black mollie would be. and ...
A: I am so sorry you were treated so rudely. Please accept my sincere apology on behalf of ...
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| Beta Fish | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have had a beta for almost 3 years now. Just today I noticed that at the bottom of its (dorsal) ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like a bacterial or fungal infection. Get something from the fish store for ...
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| Bubblehead Goldfish | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have two bubblehead goldfish in a 10 gallon tank, the smaller one floats upside down a lot. I got ...
A: Salt really isn't the answer. It may have been a coincidence that it seemed to help. Swim bladder ...
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| new tank | 9/10/2008 |
Q: i have set up a new tank for my son it measures 24 x 12 x 12 inches. my son and daughter said they ...
A: Welcome to the wonderful world of fish keeping! Before we get started, read my article about new ...
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| Recovering fish with black markings | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My little buddy that was stuck in the decoration seems to be doing much better since we moved him ...
A: Good job! I'm glad he's doing better. The black areas are from ammonia burns. The injuries allowed ...
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| My black moor has a white ring on it's back | 9/10/2008 |
Q: How long has your tank been set up?4 weeks How big is your tank? 8 litres...so about ...
A: I think it's probably a bacterial infection, Columnaris. He needs antibiotics. Columnaris often ...
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| what is this on my fish | 9/9/2008 |
Q: i have had my tank set up for about 9 months now and have reacently done a water change of 60 ...
A: It is really hard to see anything on the picture for sure. It may be a bacterial or fungal ...
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| my betta is sick | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I've been researching all day and I've come to the conclusion Hendrix has the swimming bladder ...
A: It sounds like swim bladder failure. It is possible it's from infection but the usual cause in ...
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| Betta has experienced tail LOSS i believe. | 9/9/2008 |
Q: A month for the 26, week and a few days for the 10. 1 26 gallon and one 10 gallon. In the 10 ...
A: Mollies have very light skin under their scales and inside the edges of their gills and it does have ...
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| Flipover Disease? | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a Red Cap Oranda goldfish that is seemingly suffering from the flipover disease after water ...
A: Temperature shock is indeed a major cause of "flipover", most commonly known as "swim bladder ...
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| How long can Bettas go for without being fed? (Need help) | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I'm a 'novice' in caring for Bettas (or any other kind of fish for that matter) and I'm going ...
A: I'm so sorry I couldn't get to your question before you left! They will probably be okay but it is a ...
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| Do fish sleep | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Do fish sleep? If so, how and when?
A: Fish do sort of "sleep". Fish that normally like to be out and about during the day will rest and ...
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| 1 eyed zebra fish | 9/7/2008 |
Q: the tanks been set up for 2 months tank size is a ten gallon 1 ghost knife,4 small goldfish , 3pink ...
A: Your tank is just far too small for those fish and you have some compatibility problems too. You ...
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| fish | 9/7/2008 |
Q: please would you tell me what cleaner fish are the best for eating algae
A: It depends on what kind of algae you have, what kind of fish you have, size of the tank and what ...
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| Maintaining a Black ghost knife | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Hi my name is John i have always loved black ghost knife fish and i am thinking of sitting up a tank ...
A: Ghost Knife fish need at least a 50 gallon tank, but they grow out of that too eventually. They get ...
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| Betta has experienced tail LOSS i believe. | 9/7/2008 |
Q: A month for the 26, week and a few days for the 10. 1 26 gallon and one 10 gallon. In the 10 ...
A: I think you are right on with your plan. The constant clean fresh water and higher temperature will ...
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| Is my betta fish constipated? | 9/6/2008 |
Q: my betta fish is about two and a half years old and for about two weeks he's been looking very sick. ...
A: It does sound like constipation but sometimes it can be hard to tell. The epsom baths and peas are ...
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| pregnant koi | 9/6/2008 |
Q: i have a koi that is pregnant she is really big should i remove her before she gives birth or move ...
A: She isn't really 'pregnant', she grows eggs inside her. She needs the help of a male so she can lay ...
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| Green Spotted Puffer | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I just bought the cutest Green Spotted Puffer from a pretty good pet store, or so I thought. He was ...
A: The first thing you need to do is find out for sure which green spotted puffer you actually have. ...
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| Fish Stuck | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I am distraught as I have a common goldfish stuck in an aquarium decoration and I have no idea how ...
A: I'm so glad to be able to help. ;-) He needs a bigger container for sure. There isn't enough oxygen ...
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| Fish Stuck | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I am distraught as I have a common goldfish stuck in an aquarium decoration and I have no idea how ...
A: I'm so glad he's free! Good job! Just keep his water very clean to help avoid infection and you ...
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| sick fish | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My son's aquarium is six years old. We have had all the fish the same length of time, six years. We ...
A: Poor little guy. He may have some kind of intestinal blockage or internal mass which could have many ...
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| pregnant beta | 9/5/2008 |
Q: recently I bred my betas. My female now appears to be swollen with eggs. However I had to remove ...
A: She's just fine on her own. She won't lay the eggs by herself but will re-absorb them into her body. ...
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| Fish Stuck | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I am distraught as I have a common goldfish stuck in an aquarium decoration and I have no idea how ...
A: Poor guy. I would just leave him alone and darken the aquarium for a few hours. It will calm him ...
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| Spot on top fin of my emerald catfish | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I purchased an emerald catfish about 2 months ago, to put in with my spotted catfish. It is just ...
A: It's probably a wart or scar tissue from an injury or something. As long as it stays small I ...
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| Tank has high Nitrite (NO2) levels and Betta Fish issue | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Our 14Gal tank has high levels of Nitrite(NO2)still. This tank started from a 5Gal tank (with male ...
A: Oops! I forgot to address the female betta issue... She may still need time to recover from the ...
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| pregnant betta | 9/4/2008 |
Q: My female betta is pregnant. Do I need to separate her from the male or leave them together. My ...
A: Female bettas don't really get "pregnant", but they do grow eggs inside them. The eggs are ...
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| Guppy Fish | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Hey Chris, i have a female guppy and a male in the same tank i have noticed that the gravid ...
A: She's probably been having babies and they both eat them. In a small tank it's probably better that ...
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| My sick Pearlscale | 9/3/2008 |
Q: We have had a Pearlscale goldfish for almost two years now in a 30 gallon tank with three other ...
A: I would just make the water changes and vacuum the gravel for a few days and see how it goes. If the ...
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| Totally stumped on sick betta | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have exhausted the Internet and don't know what to do. Basically I have a betta, had for almost ...
A: Poor guy. You could even do 25% or 50% water changes every day. It's okay to do that even while ...
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| Totally stumped on sick betta | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have exhausted the Internet and don't know what to do. Basically I have a betta, had for almost ...
A: You are probably right about the age thing. It is hard on a fish to change all the water though. ...
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| Pregnant Sucker?? | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 120cm tank. Its been set up now for 7 months. I have 2 filters in the tank. I checked the ...
A: It's possible it laid eggs but in a community tank it's very hard to save them. If the other algae ...
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| Paralyzed Placo | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 inch placo in a 125 gallon tank with 3 iridescent sharks and an angel fish. He's been ...
A: I wish I could help but I don't think there is anything we can do. There are many possibilities ...
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| Is my goldfish killing my angelfish | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I just started a 5 gal aquarium almost 2 weeks. I have 3 fish... goldfish, angel fish (white with ...
A: The fish aren't killing each other. "New Tank Syndrome" is what it is, as well as the tank being far ...
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| Ryukin Goldfish | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Lindsay again, thanks for your answer before on the Ryukin goldfish I asked about a week ago. You ...
A: It sounds like the Ryukin's swim bladder has failed. Feed peas and other veggies and hopefully he ...
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| My sick Pearlscale | 9/1/2008 |
Q: We have had a Pearlscale goldfish for almost two years now in a 30 gallon tank with three other ...
A: Get your own kits to do the tests at home on a daily basis until this crisis is over. A week is a ...
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| Fix | 9/1/2008 |
Q: So, I had a problem with the foggy water and two of my goldfish dying ( I have 7 goldfish, 2 ...
A: Iridescent sharks as juveniles are mostly carnivores. Offer them catfish pellets, shrimp, and worms. ...
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| Totally stumped on sick betta | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I have exhausted the Internet and don't know what to do. Basically I have a betta, had for almost ...
A: It's really hard to say what could be wrong. Without any external evidence of infection I don't like ...
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| guppy frys all died - Symptom: pointy tails | 8/31/2008 |
Q: A new small tank would be setup for each batch. One gallon tank. Guppy babies. 45 count. No filter. ...
A: I would test the water for the level of ammonia and nitrite. You will probably find one or both ...
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| Coughing fish? | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Hey Chris, A friend just gave me this betta fish to "rescue". She didn't want to keep him anymore, ...
A: I'm so glad you have rescued him! He's probably spitting up crud that used to be in his water, or he ...
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| my poor fantail... :O( | 8/31/2008 |
Q: .. I desprately in need of your help! My fantail goldfish (2 inches), is over a year old and the ...
A: It could be gill flukes, or even another type of parasite. Or, it could be a fungal infection, ...
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| My sick Pearlscale | 8/30/2008 |
Q: We have had a Pearlscale goldfish for almost two years now in a 30 gallon tank with three other ...
A: Your fish would heal better and may completely recover with the use of antibiotic food. They are ...
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| betta maybe sick?? | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I've had a betta now for about 2 months. The last couple of days I've noticed that he is not happy. ...
A: It's possible he has a swim bladder problem. If you can't see any other signs of illness and he ...
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| live bearers | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have guppies, Mollies and balloon belly mollies and neon tetras. Can a balloon belly impregnate a ...
A: All mollies are the same type of fish so they all breed with each other. They are just different ...
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| sick tetra | 8/29/2008 |
Q: and one of them started to float vertical near the top of the tank. I thought he was dead but when ...
A: It's hard to say for sure what is wrong the one fish but it doesn't sound good. Try changing part of ...
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| changing my tank | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My question is, what is the right way to change my beta's water? The tank is a little over a gallon ...
A: Temperature shock can be deadly to your fish. The fresh new water should be the same temperature as ...
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| Fish huddling down in corner of the tank | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I've had my 55gal tank set up for 3 months now. I have 2 balas, 4 danios and about 15 guppies. My ...
A: Look very closely at the fish for signs of parasites or other disease. The irritation that parasites ...
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| Fix | 8/29/2008 |
Q: So, I had a problem with the foggy water and two of my goldfish dying ( I have 7 goldfish, 2 ...
A: That's great! A 90 gallon is a nice size. Hopefully you have another filter besides the little ...
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| Puffers | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Hey Chris! Get straight to the point, I want a figure-eight puffer fish. I do have experience ...
A: The minimum tank size for a figure 8 puffer is 10 gallons. I wouldn't keep more than one in there. ...
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| sucker fish | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Last yr i was advised to by a sucker fish as i had a small amount of algae. i bought one that goes ...
A: What you probably have is a "Chinese Algae Eater" and they get pretty mean and nasty. They only eat ...
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| Agressive groumies? | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I gave up my love for groumies because after a few months they would become aggressive. Lots of ...
A: Gouramis can be very territorial and aggressive for sure. It's mostly the males. Especially in small ...
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| Unknown fish disease? | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Over the past three days my fish have become very sick and i cannot work out why. I have a 20gallon ...
A: It sounds like a classic case of a bacterial infection known as "Flexibacter columnaris". The spots ...
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| My New Beta Poot. | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a beta fish from walmart, an he isn't moving around allot in his new tank could it ...
A: It may be he is just trying to get used to his new tank. He's probably never had a filter before and ...
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| Fix | 8/27/2008 |
Q: So, I had a problem with the foggy water and two of my goldfish dying ( I have 7 goldfish, 2 ...
A: The bowl is not adequate at all for your goldfish, even for a week. They just make too much waste ...
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| Sick Neon Tetra | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My tank has been set up for about fifteen years. It holds 10 gallons of water. The afflicted fish is ...
A: So sorry it took so long for me to get back to you. It's been very busy around here. It's hard to ...
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| New Aquarium and platties dead | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a 20 gallon aquarium and set it up and it ran for 36 hours before we purchased ...
A: It isn't 'normal' to lose any type of fish really, as long as certain precautions are taken and the ...
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| Dieing Betta | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend got me a betta as a present. He was in a small round bowl and I wanted to give him a ...
A: Poor guy. I'm so sorry you lost another one. Laying on the gravel and gasping indicates a swim ...
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| floating fish | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I've recently bought two lionhead goldfish for my aquarium.I let the 10 gallon aquarium cycle for ...
A: Swim bladder disorders are often related to constipation. Goldfish swim bladders are connected to ...
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| Dieing Betta | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend got me a betta as a present. He was in a small round bowl and I wanted to give him a ...
A: At first glance it looks like a swim bladder disorder. But, for it to happen to three of them all ...
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| Betta bubble nest | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Do all bettas blow bubble nests? Mine has never really done that and it is okay that he has not?
A: Male bettas that are happy and healthy with good water conditions, good diet with healthy appetite, ...
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| Outbreak not sure | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have 2 silver mollys 2 black mollys 1 electric blue hap 1 tiger Oscar and 1 angel fish 7 fish ...
A: You will know your tanks are through the break-in after both ammonia and nitrite are "zero" and stay ...
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| Outbreak not sure | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have 2 silver mollys 2 black mollys 1 electric blue hap 1 tiger Oscar and 1 angel fish 7 fish ...
A: The mollies are not safe at all. Your oscar is going to hurt them and kill them as soon as he feels ...
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| Outbreak not sure | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have 2 silver mollys 2 black mollys 1 electric blue hap 1 tiger Oscar and 1 angel fish 7 fish ...
A: There are two very serious issues in your tank that must be remedied immediately if any are to ...
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| Large lump! | 8/24/2008 |
Q: Please help! I have a 2 year old goldfish, a Calico Ryukin. I just discovered a large lump on the ...
A: He may have an internal infection, a tumor, a cyst, or even be constipated or an egg-bound female. ...
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| goldfish | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have a regular goldfish and it seems to be getting wider and wider. Is it pregnant. It is very ...
A: Goldfish don't really become "pregnant", but they do develop eggs inside them. If that particular ...
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| Anti-Social Fish | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have a biorb 35l tank and have 3 goldfish 2 comet and 1 blackmoor. The fish have been very happy ...
A: It may be just a coincidence. You might check the levels of ammonia and nitrite. When fish are ...
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| Gold Fish | 8/23/2008 |
Q: We have been fish- for about 5 months now. The tank is approx 35-40 litres (not sure how big that ...
A: When fish are gasping for air at the top and pumping their gills so hard it means that they aren't ...
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| pregant fish | 8/23/2008 |
Q: i have a couple of questions my first one is i have a boy and a girl swordtail and my girl is quite ...
A: Female swords and platies are pretty much pregnant all the time. They can start pretty young too. ...
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| Female Betta | 8/22/2008 |
Q: How can you tell if a Female Betta is pregnant? We havent got a Male Betta but we have got other ...
A: Female bettas don't really become "pregnant". They do grow eggs inside of them but without a male to ...
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| faintail goldfish | 8/22/2008 |
Q: when i bought the fish it was orange now it is turning black, it has more and more black spots when ...
A: Goldfish can and often do change color over most of their lives until they mature, but yours seems ...
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| Possible Tumour Goldfish | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Wondering if you can help Firstly 3 goldfish, in 5 foot tank, grown from babies from a fair , ...
A: I think they just need water changes more often. With a lot of organic waste in there from their ...
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| goldfish | 8/21/2008 |
Q: he swimming n cicles and at time goes to the top of thewater for air
A: You aren't giving much information to be able to help you. There are several reasons a fish would do ...
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| sick angelfish | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have two angelfish in a ten gallon tank. The tank's been set up for a week. I've changed the water ...
A: It sounds like they have fin and tail rot. It is a bacterial infection so Fungus Cure isn't likely ...
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| my yo-yo loach is not feeling well | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My tank is 10 gal. it has been set up for about 4 mo. I have 4 fish, 2 yo-yo's loaches (about 1& a ...
A: Poor guy. It could be an internal parasite, gill flukes or an infection or tumor of some kind that ...
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| Sick Bala Shark | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have been reading your site for three days now and have not been able to find a problem and answer ...
A: "Gill Curl" is usually related to high nitrates. All tanks really should have a 25% water change ...
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| Fish Problems | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I recently bought three parot fish and they lost their color my purple one turned an orangish pink ...
A: Your pinkish one may have a lot of natural pink in his coloring so he could stay a similar color but ...
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| betta fish | 8/11/2008 |
Q: i have had lots of experience but i need your help. i put my two betas together to breed them. ...
A: Female bettas don't really get "pregnant" so don't worry. There are no babies in those eggs to save. ...
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| gold fish with black patches | 8/11/2008 |
Q: my gold fish is getting black patches on its eyes, nose, head, scales and tail what can i do and how ...
A: It could be just natural color development. Goldfish can change colors over the course of most of ...
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| freshwater goldfish | 8/10/2008 |
Q: do goldfish only sleep at night. because one of my goldfish is not moving and it seven o clock.also ...
A: Fish usually sleep at night and will sometimes rest during the day but they are normally eager to ...
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| Sick Betta | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help! My daughter's betta fish (named Jay)has taken quite a turn for the worse this ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like swim bladder failure. The swim bladder controls buoyancy. He can't stay up ...
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| Poorly goldfish | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have a fish which fit the description you have in one of your answers) - "Look at his belly when ...
A: Poor guy. He has a condition known as "Dropsy". Fluid has built up inside his body, most likely from ...
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| white scum on fish | 8/10/2008 |
Q: i just recently bought more fish,gold fantails and black redfin sharks, i also have a big id shark ...
A: There are several possibilities. It could be an infection of some kind, toxins have spiked from the ...
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| fish not eating | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon tank, since Mother's Day this year. I have a variety of tropical fish, I'm sorry ...
A: You need more frequent water changes, but less each time. Fish can go into shock and the biological ...
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| buterfly plec | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have had a 35l tank set up for around 3 weeks because my daughters won goldfish in a fair. I ...
A: Your tank is just too small for more than one goldfish. Goldfish are very messy fish that get very ...
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| Feeding for Beta Fish while on Vacation | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have a Beta fish in a 3/4 gallon tank. We are going on our honeymoon for 11 nights. I have read ...
A: You might call your local fish store and see if they will "fish-sit" your betta for you. Many stores ...
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| My fish is floating but it is not dead. | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I got my fish yesterday, and I'm pretty sure now that i did not leave the plastic bag in the tank ...
A: Poor guy. You didn't mention what kind of fish it is but it sounds like a swim bladder problem. ...
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| chemicals | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I use start right,TLC,ammonia chloramine eliminator.I used to use algaefix but it kills my ...
A: You only need one water conditioner. Give your fish a break from the other chemicals and use only ...
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| Strange things in fish tank ??? | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Yesterday i found about 3 brown-ish slug look a like things stuck on the roof of the arch in my fish ...
A: Hmm, weird. Were they alive? Dry? Wet? How big? Slugs do like to hang out in damp areas so they may ...
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| oscar | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Hi Ihave a tank with two oscars in and one of them as developed a white looking tube from its anal ...
A: It isn't normal that's for sure. If it hasn't moved like a worm would, I would suspect prolapse of ...
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| Red Platty | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I recently noticed one of my fish has a rather swollen belly and I'm pretty sure she must be ...
A: Male and female platies both have the same colors on them and there are many different color ...
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| new fish defrent questian | 8/5/2008 |
Q: and a big sucker fish they were doing fine it seemed but we cleaned and refiled the tank and five ...
A: They probably went into shock from the new water or water conditioner wasn't used and they were ...
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| new fish tank set up | 8/5/2008 |
Q: they dye when the deliver or something? and also they all have these wierd stringy things hanging ...
A: Your question isn't very clear and I don't have any information about the tank such as how long it's ...
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| Goldfish | 8/4/2008 |
Q: we thought our goldfish was pregnant but she has grown to the size of a small balloon and floats ...
A: When a goldfish has eggs in her she doesn't act any different than usual except her belly is more ...
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| tetras | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have several tanks, big goldfish. just bought a 55gal tank. I put in 10 red/blue tetras, 5 ...
A: Schooling fish such as tetras like to be in groups of at least 5 and you can have as many as you ...
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| Dalmation Lyretail Molly (Marble Molly) | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon tank that has been set up about 1 1/2 weeks. I have an under gravel filter with ...
A: It is probably in shock from being moved. Provide additional hiding places for him such as floating ...
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| Frantic Fish | 8/2/2008 |
Q: i have a female guppy that i got about 4 months ago, yesterday she started to swim around ...
A: It is probably a nervous system disorder of some kind. I wish I could help but there really isn't ...
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| fish help | 8/1/2008 |
Q: hey. I have two goldfish. Today I noticed one of them laying on the bottom, judy not moving. If I ...
A: Poor Judy may have a failed swim bladder. Some fish with the disorder float uncontrollably and some ...
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| fish | 7/31/2008 |
Q: ????
A: Congratulations! All the babies need is plenty of fresh clean water and a little tiny sprinkle of ...
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| new fish dead red blisters now other fish red gills | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have gold fish. I Moved to bigger tank used same filter fluval 3plus and 1/2 of existing water in ...
A: Make a 25% to 50% water change every day until they feel better and also add aquarium salt. Your ...
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| betta issue | 7/30/2008 |
Q: hey i wanted to ask you a question which is why is there a red slash on both gills ane bellow it is ...
A: I can't recommend feeding turtle pellets to your betta even though he may eat them. Betta food has ...
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| is my Black Molly Ballon pregnant?... | 7/29/2008 |
Q: i buy 2 molly ballon 6 days ago..(black molly female and silver molly male)and i think that my molly ...
A: I really can't tell by the pictures but if there were males in the tank with her where you bought ...
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| Nitrite levels | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have two questions, are power heads on a sponge filter or undergravel filter better? This tank ...
A: Power heads could be used on either one but not for a tank with oscars. Undergravel and sponge ...
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| sick roseline sharks | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have a new 10 gallon sea clear aquarium with 3 little roseline sharks. I know its too small of a ...
A: My first thought is the tank may still be in the break-in period but if the water tests show no ...
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| breeding my chinese algae eaters | 7/27/2008 |
Q: my tank has only been set up for three weeks, it is four gallons. i have only two chinese algae ...
A: I have found no information on sexing and breeding chinese algae eaters. Apparently aquarium ...
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| baby fish | 7/26/2008 |
Q: we have recently found a baby fish in our tank and we dont know which fish it came from, we havent ...
A: It's either the sunburst platy or the molly, as they are livebearers. There is really no way to know ...
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| Betta may be sick | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I think I have an old fish. He is very big. His fins are getting string looking. Today and yesterday ...
A: Bettas live to be about 2 to 2.5 years. Some can live up to 5 years but it's pretty rare. When you ...
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| Is it really hard? | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I am a new pet owner of a comet goldfish! I really have wanted a fish. I also have had bad luck with ...
A: If goldfish have plenty of room, good filtration, 25% of their water is changed weekly, and aren't ...
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| My betta | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I bought a male betta yesterday and put him in a tank that I've used before but not for a while. He ...
A: It could be from some dust or mineral deposits you missed when you cleaned it out to use it again. ...
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| breeding and being able to tell males from females | 7/24/2008 |
Q: i have 2 mollies in my fish tank. one is a white molly and the other is a dalmation molly. i cant ...
A: The key to sexing mollies is in their bottom rear fin, called the "anal fin". Female mollies' anal ...
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| What is wrong with her? | 7/24/2008 |
Q: My pregnant gold mickey platy is in a 5 gallon tank seperated from the other fish. Lately, she has ...
A: What she is doing is called "flashing". It indicates something is irritating her and making her want ...
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| goldfish's fins | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My goldfish's fins don't look right, they look like the ends of them are coming off. the fish is ...
A: It's fin and tail rot. There are many possible causes and since you didn't give me any info about ...
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| Fish | 7/23/2008 |
Q: It has a huge amount of bloating on just on eside. I just tried to take out 1/4 of water and replace ...
A: There are many possible causes, infection, tumor, and intestinal blockage are a few but most are not ...
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| molly & tetra sick | 7/22/2008 |
Q: My tank Details: Size of the tank=20Gallon All fish in the tank = 1 lyretail molly, 6 neon tetra, 3 ...
A: Your water is very good. I wish I could get others to be as diligent about maintenance as you are. ...
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| betta issue | 7/22/2008 |
Q: hey i wanted to ask you a question which is why is there a red slash on both gills ane bellow it is ...
A: If it looks like his gill plates stick out to the sides and the actual gills are protruding from ...
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| blood parrots | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I want to buy two blood parrot(Hybrid) from Big Als or PJ. I have a 26 bow tank with no fish in it. ...
A: Parrots grow to be 8 to 10 inches long so two of them need more room than a 26 gallon to establish ...
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| Angelfish and Mollies problems | 7/19/2008 |
Q: This is our first experience with an aquarium, and it's already brought my wife to tears... she's a ...
A: Angels aren't as hardy as they used to be. Also, sometimes fish are already sick or have unseen ...
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| black moor | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Our black moor suddenly has a severe bulging eye. One of his eyes is very much bigger than the ...
A: It sounds like he has developed a condition known as "Popeye". There are many different possible ...
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| Disease of pleco | 7/18/2008 |
Q: my tank has been set up for two years. It's a 55 gallon tank with two filters on it one is a ...
A: He probably injured himself somehow. Unless it's reddish or fuzzy like it's infected, he's probably ...
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| Pearlscale goldfish bladder | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have a small pearlscale goldfish that I rescued from an abandoned apartment where she was kept in ...
A: I think you've probably done everything you can do for her, and a great job I must say. The problem ...
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| Sick Beta | 7/17/2008 |
Q: We have a beta in our office whose body has become so very swollen to the point of actually ...
A: Poor guy. Dropsy is actually a symptom of an underlying disease, usually kidney failure. The problem ...
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| fancy tailed fish | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Why has my bright orange fancy tailed goldfish turn almost completely white?
A: It's quite normal for goldfish to change color most of their lives while they grow. Some change ...
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| Fish | 7/16/2008 |
Q: What kind of fish is this? (the fish in the middle, is the one I am wondering about) Copy and Paste ...
A: It's pretty blurry but I can tell they are all either goldfish or koi. Goldfish and Koi are both in ...
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| can you breed mollies with guppies | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I went on here earlier and they told me that i needed two female guppies for every male. I found out ...
A: Your male guppies will probably not be interested in the female mollies. Sometimes they are, but not ...
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| South American Puffer | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Chris: I have a south american puffer fish, have had him since last sept 2007. I currently have him ...
A: South American Puffers, also known as the Amazon Puffer, scientifically as "Colomesus asellus", are ...
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| male and female platty's | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have 2 male platty's and 3 female platty's. One of the males is obviously the dominent one and ...
A: Since the aggressive male's attention seems to be focussed on the weaker male he may even still do ...
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| i have a very sick goldfish. | 7/13/2008 |
Q: i have a goldfish that has been sick for about a weak. i believe one of his gills is not working. he ...
A: It sounds like swim bladder failure or possibly a nervous system disorder. The swim bladder is an ...
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| my black ghost knife fish ... | 7/12/2008 |
Q: i have had my bgk fish for about a week and to day i knowtist that he was a little diss colored ...
A: The tank is just overcrowded and too small. He may need a different food too. BGK need live food ...
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| My poor fish | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have/had 5 "feeder fish". From all I have read they are rosie red minnows. My question is on ...
A: Poor guys. I'm sot sure what it could be. If you could get a picture of them, maybe in a little tank ...
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| pregnant betta | 7/10/2008 |
Q: ok so i bought a betta fish about 3 days ago and it looks like she might be pregnant, but im not ...
A: Bettas are egglayers so they don't really get "pregnant". Female Bettas grow eggs inside even ...
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| Oscar Fish | 7/9/2008 |
Q: just wanted to know how to identify the sex of an Oscar fish that i have, that's pretty much all. If ...
A: I wish I could help but oscars have no reliable external sexual differences. Some breeders say they ...
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| Comet Goldfish with dropsy | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have had 4 comet goldfish for over a year. I recently put them in a brand new 30-gallon tank which ...
A: The prognosis isn't good in dropsy because there are so many possible causes, most not curable ...
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| Adult Black Veil Angelfish | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have been raising and breeding various angelfish as a hobby for a few years now, and all has been ...
A: It could be just scar tissue on the ribs of the fins, but it could also be a virus known as ...
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| Goldfish | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I had 5 gold fish 3 smaller 2 bigger and my better half baught an aggressive fish which ended off ...
A: There were just too many fish added at one time. Whenever new fish are added to a tank, toxic ...
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| keeping goldfish in a cattle water trough | 7/7/2008 |
Q: first of all i really appreciate you taking the time to read my question and point me in the right ...
A: It's a common practice here too (California). Mosquitoes love it here. But, luckily for us, goldfish ...
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| Goldfish abnormality | 7/6/2008 |
Q: My (lone) goldfish has a mysterious raised lump right between his eyes. The fish is rather red ...
A: I'm going to be very blunt here but I do hope you will take my advice in same spirit it is given; ...
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| Why did my fish die? | 7/5/2008 |
Q: My two lionheads have just died within hours of each other.we have a 30ltr filtered tank that has ...
A: The tank is just too small for goldfish I'm afraid. Just for one goldfish to thrive it needs about ...
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| balloon mollies + dalmatian mollies??? | 7/5/2008 |
Q: i have two baloon mollies (both females) and two dalmatian mollies (one male and one female). the ...
A: Mollies are all the same fish, just different colors and body shapes. Kind of like how dogs have ...
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| what kind of fish? | 7/4/2008 |
Q: Hey, i have a fish that i got from petsmart and i dont know what kind he is.he is orange, with a ...
A: There are many possibilities and without a body shape, fin and tail style, mouth shape, etc. it ...
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| Cloudy Eyes | 7/3/2008 |
Q: "I recently brought home two fish, my water has been very cloudy so about a day after I did a water ...
A: I'm so sorry you lost your gourami! That can happen when fish are moved to a new environment. They ...
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| Cloudy Eyes | 7/3/2008 |
Q: "I recently brought home two fish, my water has been very cloudy so about a day after I did a water ...
A: It could be either a bacterial infection or perhaps the ammonia level has spiked from adding new ...
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| my oscar fish | 7/2/2008 |
Q: i just got a red oscar and a tiger oscar today and the just been layin around the fish tank like ...
A: "Pouting" is what many of us call it and it's very normal behavior for oscars that are moved into a ...
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| Beta Fish | 4/30/2008 |
Q: This question comes from a coworker of mine. She just recently got a pet beta fish. We are assuming ...
A: Male and female Bettas can't be together all the time. They can only be in the same tank when ...
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| Death of Lucy and Ethel | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a betta and 2 emerald green cory cats. I have a 5 gallon tank, completely cycled. ...
A: Sometimes new fish die and there seems to be no obvious reason for it. I would try again. They may ...
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| 2 fish; 1 sick | 4/29/2008 |
Q: For about a year I have had a 10 gallon tank with 2 goldfish, which I won at a local fair, and one ...
A: All the vigorous cleaning of the tank, filter and replacing of gravel has probably caused your tank ...
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| Poor pearlscale - cant swim and tail splitting and breaking off! | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I've had a tank set up for 1.5 weeks. I've been pedantic about ensuring PH, ammonia, nitrite levels ...
A: I would take him back to the store. Either he was already sick, or the other fish is picking at him. ...
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| is my guppy having babys | 4/28/2008 |
Q: hi I have 3 guppys in my 10 us gallon tank one of my guppys has her gravid spot but she is flat what ...
A: Sometimes what looks like a 'gravid spot' is actually just her internal organs. When there are ...
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| My sucker fish is hurt! | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I noticed to day that my blue acara ciclid bit my sucker fishes tail and left a medium to little ...
A: Fish have an amazing ability to heal. Just keep his water clean and he should do just fine. You can ...
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| White Spots | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have two very small (just under an inch long) goldfish in a 4 liter tank. I have had them for a ...
A: The tank is going through the "Break-In Period" and it can be a very stressful time for fish. ...
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| Fish tank | 4/26/2008 |
Q: my question is, I'm wondering why my fish tank is overflowing with water though I changed the filter ...
A: It sounds like it is pretty crowded in there. Plecostamus are basically "eating and pooping ...
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| new goldfish sick | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I bought a new goldfish 3 days ago. He is a very small shubunkin. He seemed OK until this morning ...
A: I'm not sure what could be the problem except maybe he's just trying to get used to his new home. ...
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| Bubble on Goldfish head | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My 10 month old oranda Gold is developing a translucent bubble on her head. She is perfectly healthy ...
A: It could be the heat that's the trouble. Goldfish prefer cooler water. I would put an electric fan ...
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| Fish tank | 4/25/2008 |
Q: my question is, I'm wondering why my fish tank is overflowing with water though I changed the filter ...
A: It sounds like your fish are making more mess than your filter can keep up with. Could your tank be ...
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| Re: Injured Tin Foil | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have a question that I am hoping you can answer. I have a 12 year old big tin foil barb and he ...
A: Poor guy. Fish eyes usually heal pretty well as long as they don't get infected. Keep the tank water ...
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| Wounded Angel Fish | 4/23/2008 |
Q: Here are my tank info set up time - 9 months 32 gallons 2 Angel fish, 2 gouramis 4 Rasbora Espe, 6 ...
A: The angels may be fighting with each other and the injured one now has mouthrot from the injuries. ...
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| my fish | 4/23/2008 |
Q: ..i don't have a heater in my tank maybe they were to cold...and its only a small tank what should i ...
A: Your tank is new so it will be going through the break-in period. Break-in, also called "cyclng" or ...
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| Goldfish!!!! | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Do goldfish need a filter or heater? Does a goldfish need a specific temp.? Can I put goldfish in a ...
A: Goldfish are hardy fish when cared for properly. They are a cold water fish so they don't need a ...
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| Danio | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I got 3 danios (1 zebra, 1 leopard, 1 pearl..all longfin) and 1 blue dwarf Gourami in January and ...
A: Unless it has been a long time since you changed any water I don't think that waiting did any harm. ...
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| Ballon Bellied Mollies | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I bought 3 mollies and the lady that picked them out for me said that they were all males. well, ...
A: Baby mollies are pretty easy to care for. Feed them 3 times a day. A commercially prepared baby fish ...
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| mucous-like algae | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 45gallon "tall" aquarium set up for angelfish. They lived for quite a while in a 10gallon ...
A: The white stuff could be decaying excess food and waste. The decaying organic gunk then grows a ...
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| ick ?? now what? | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a ten gallon tank that has been set up since March 10th. I have to lyre tail mollies, and ...
A: It is best not to break down the tank and start over. Your tank will have to start over with the ...
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| goldfish trouble | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have a Atman Power liquid filter AT-f101 filter. I have been having many problems with it over the ...
A: The good news is your fish isn't old at all. Goldfish live to be at least 10 years old, some well ...
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| Orange and white Parrot Fish | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I was in a pet store once and saw an amasing Parrot fish. He was orange and white and darting in and ...
A: If it was a fresh water Blood Parrot Cichlid, he will need at least a 30 gallon tank just for one ...
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| Fish | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Two of my Bleeding heart tetras have developed a white bump/bubble on them just below their mouths. ...
A: They could just be a callous, blister or wart. Sometimes fish will rub themselves or bite somewhere ...
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| Help...tank wiped out | 4/5/2008 |
Q: We have a five gallon tank and we just killed all our fish :-(. I say we killed them, but it was ...
A: I'm so sorry this has happened to you and your fish. At least you have been able to learn from it ...
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| chicklid-parrotfish | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon aquarium with some tropicals as well as 2 parrot fish. They were very bright ...
A: Maybe he is being bullied by the other parrot? Parrots are in the cichlid family and can be ...
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| foreign substance on gravel | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Tank set-up: one year 10 gallons Some kind of barbs Had 6, now 4 Under gravel and Bio Bag not sure ...
A: It could be a slime-mold if it's smooth and gel-like. They grow very fast and feed on waste and ...
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| behavior | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I just got a crown beta a couple of weeks ago. The first week it seemed to act normal, like my other ...
A: Crowntail Bettas are really no different than other bettas. Their name refers to their tail style. ...
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| guppies keep dying | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 70 l tank 10 weeks since set up. It contains 4 albino cory, 5 zebra danios, 6 tetras and ...
A: You might try a different store. They might just have a problem there that you don't know about. It ...
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| Chilid died | 4/3/2008 |
Q: i have the tank set up for like almost a year. it is a 55 gallon tank. the filter is a marineland ...
A: The fish probably died from shock. A water change of 50% or more is a lot of water to replace all at ...
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| Bass Jaw | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I was recently fishing and I tried to remove the hook and I heard some popping noises and thought it ...
A: The jaw hinges on the sides of his mouth probably became overextended and became misaligned so they ...
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| betta tank mates | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I've had a betta for a couple of months in a 10 gallon tank. I did some research online and asked ...
A: Bettas can be very territorial, even with other fish besides bettas. Some bettas are just relentless ...
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| My goldfish died | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Ive had my goldfish for over a year i have a 3 gallon tank and one day i looked and my fish was on ...
A: Poor guy. I'm so sorry you lost him. Unfortunately, his tank was far too small. Goldfish are very ...
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| fish:swordies and snails | 3/24/2008 |
Q: i just set up a 120 gallon tank.well i just started andi have 3 tiger barbs ,3 sharks, and2 ...
A: The snail is probably fine in the tank. They have a hard shell and he will hide pretty well. There ...
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| Green water in my goldfish tank | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Chris! After reading the types of questions you can answer, I related most to the section that ...
A: If it's actually the water itself that's green and not just the glass, it's very difficult to get ...
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| Rhykin Fish | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I have two fantail Rhykin gold fish, one of them has always had floatiation problems but this time ...
A: Oh, I'm so sorry you lost Bobo. But please wait on getting more fish until the tank is through the ...
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| Breading of parrote fish | 3/23/2008 |
Q: i have two 5.5"-6" red mail & femail Parrote fish, the femail fish is pregnant but i don't know how ...
A: Parrot fish are cichlids and cichlids are very good parents so let them care for the babies, also ...
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| Pregnant fish and weird bubbles | 3/22/2008 |
Q: i hope you can help. i have males guppies, female balloon guppies and neon tetras in my tank. I ...
A: Tetras are egglayers so their eggs would most likely be eaten before they hatch or the the newly ...
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| Green Tiger Barbs not moving much. | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I just recently bought 5 green tiger barbs, but when I put them in my "isolation tank" they just ...
A: They are stressed for sure. Getting a new home can be a pretty serious thing for many fish. ...
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| My Fish Keep On Dying... | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have a freshwater tropical tank. My fish keep on dying. Especially if i get some new ones. ...
A: I need more information before I can help; How many fish do you have right now? How big are they? ...
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| my fish died :( | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Last week I bought a new biorb tank - 30 litres - and two baby fantails. I researched thoroughly how ...
A: I retrieved your question from the "question pool" so I could help you know more about what's ...
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| too many mollies | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Santa brought us a 5 gal. tank w/filter but no heater. We have two mollies. They don't look much ...
A: Mollies will reproduce no matter what you do. It's what they are known for. I sure wish I could help ...
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| My crown tail beta has green stuff growing on him | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have had my betta fish for about 6 months or so and just in the past 2 months theres been green ...
A: There are several possibilities. It might not be anything at all and is a natural color variation. ...
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| URGENT!! Gross skin on my fish and then they die. | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I bought two different kinds of catfish. One being a Pictus Catfish and the other an Iridescent ...
A: It could be some kind of bacterial infection. Some can spread very fast, especially one called ...
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| Bala Shark | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I've had my Bala Shark for only about two weeks and he's starting to seem different. First off, his ...
A: It could be fin rot, water conditions/chemistry are off, or his fins are being nipped by other fish. ...
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| Recently changed tank | 3/15/2008 |
Q: This is a two part question. The first part is mainly description. I recently went away to college ...
A: It might seem like a logical the thing to do to clean out a tank and let it start over but it ...
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| sick dempsey | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon tank with 3 fish, 2 jacks and plecosimis.Just yesterady i noticed 1 jack acting ...
A: It's probably from fighting. Jack Dempseys can be very aggressive even with fish they seem to do ...
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| new tank setup with algae eater??? | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I recently swithed from a 30 gallon to a 90 gallon tank. I presently have 28 fish. (varius tetras, 6 ...
A: He might be hungry. You could give him cucumber slices, zucchini slices, cooked green beans, or ...
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| eyes have swelled up | 3/14/2008 |
Q: "Hello sir I have a fish tank of dimension 1.5x1x1.5ft. I have 7 guppies and 2 Mollies and 2 ...
A: It sounds like popeye. With redness there may be a bacterial infection in the fish. Here is a web ...
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| Elephant Nose sick! Please help! | 3/14/2008 |
Q: My elephant nose got some kind of slime coat on his head. Yesterday he was fine. What kind of ...
A: Avoid adding medication, he may not be sick at all. Sometimes Elephant Noses develop a hazy look to ...
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| Please Help! | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have a ten gallon fresh water tank with 2 guppies, 2 dwarf gouramis, 3 tiger barbs and 1 algae ...
A: She may be getting bullied by the barbs and could be really stressed trying to find a safe place to ...
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| fish | 3/13/2008 |
Q: i have newborn fish and dont know the species how do i care for it
A: Feed it crushed fish food flakes or frozen baby brine shrimp several times a day. Keep the little ...
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| Pignose Puffer Problems! | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Pignose Puffer (aka. Arrowhead Puffer/ Tetradon Suvatti). He is housed in a ...
A: If the tank is fairly new you might want to check the ammonia and nitrites just to be sure they are ...
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| Dying tropical fish | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have rescued 2 tanks from an elderly man who could no longer cope with them. I do not know a lot ...
A: The white-spot parasite may be responsible for the deaths and not actually the medicine itself. The ...
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| ANOTHER ONE DIES TODAY | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I'VE HAD A 10G GLASS AQUARIUM FOR A COUPLES MONTHS NOW. HEATED AT 78 DEGREES WITH WHISPER FILTER. ...
A: There are several possibilities that could be causing the fish to have trouble; The guppies may ...
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| Plecostmus Fish | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Are there any plecostmus fish that don't like to eat live plants in a fresh water aquarium.
A: Goldspot, Zebra, and Queen Arabesque are just three of the carnivorous plecos that don't usually ...
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| Brown spots on Goldfish-not ammonia | 3/10/2008 |
Q: The tank has been set up for a couple of months. There was some bouncing around of chemicals, but ...
A: "Melanophore migration" is common in goldfish that are in new tanks. Even after controlling most of ...
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| betta, siamese fighting fish | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have had a siamese fighting fish for about five months, and he lives in a fish bowl about eight ...
A: It's probably just oils from your fish's body or from maybe his food. Some bettas have that "oil ...
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| white filmy areas on red velet swordtail | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I'm a little concerned about my female red swordtail. First, here's the background info you ...
A: It could be a reaction to the elevated nitrites but it could be a bacterial infection so watch to be ...
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| Sick Goldfish | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My tank has been running for about 4 1/2 months, it is 14 gallons, i have 3 fantailed gold fish ...
A: It sounds like a case of failed swim bladder. It can really look bad but it isn't usually life ...
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| Male or Female?? | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have 3 fantail goldfishes. 2 of them are orange and the other one is a calico fantail. I just got ...
A: It's very difficult to tell male and female goldfish, and it's pretty much impossible while they are ...
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| fish lice | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Chris I hope you can help me. I have a ten gallon tank with breeding guppies. I breed and feed ...
A: You may be right about them being fish lice. They usually have small spots on them, are pretty flat ...
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| skinny fish, with pineconeing? | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 gallon tank with a bio-wheel filter system. I only have 2 female platys. It's been set ...
A: That's very strange for a fish to have distended scales but be very thin. I don't recall ever seeing ...
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| floating beta fish at top of tank | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My wife and I bought a Beta fish from the pet store 7 days ago. He has not ate since we brought him ...
A: It sounds like a swim bladder problem. If he isn't eating it's very hard to treat. In bettas it is ...
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| New fish! | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Im not sure if you will be able to answer this but i got a new fish today and i totally forgot what ...
A: The link worked great so I saw your excellent picture of your "Pink-Tailed Chalceus", or 'Chalceus ...
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| cat and fish | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Hey, one of my cats fished out my betta and I found him on kitchen floor, still alive... I placed in ...
A: I'm so happy he's survived so far. Appetite at this point is a very good sign. Most bettas don't eat ...
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| cichlids | 3/1/2008 |
Q: The other day I noticed a tumor like thing behind the fin of my convict and it seems to be growing ...
A: It could indeed be a tumor or it could be a wart-like lesion caused by a virus called lymphocystis. ...
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| fin rot | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Sorry this is so long. I have a 130 gal tank that has been up for aprox one year. I had 3 bala ...
A: You may have some fin-nippers in the bunch. Many times, balas will nip fins as they squabble with ...
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| my sick fishie | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I rescued a one eyed fish(goldfish) from a pet store about a month ago. He was there for about 5 ...
A: You're very welcome! The water changes are probably enough for now so as long as he seems okay you ...
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| oscars sex | 2/28/2008 |
Q: i hae 2 oscars and i can tell the difference but i googled it and it said the male would have dark ...
A: Oscars are one of the cichlid types that don't have any obvious sexual differences. Each fish is ...
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| cat and fish | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Hey, one of my cats fished out my betta and I found him on kitchen floor, still alive... I placed in ...
A: Poor guy. Cats are pretty persistent, aren't they? Your little betta guy needs time to recover in ...
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| feeding my fish | 2/27/2008 |
Q: sorry i just sent u a question about my green spotted puff fish...and i forgot to ask u how often i ...
A: I can't see what kind of green puffers you have so I can't tell you what the size will be or what ...
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| chiclids | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Do chiclids sometimes die after they have their babies? We don't which chiclid they belong to(we ...
A: Cichlids are egglaying fish and usually both parents aggressively guard the nest of eggs and babies ...
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| My betta's sickness | 2/27/2008 |
Q: We've had Fishy for about 3 months. The tank is no bigger than the size of a miniature dictionary. ...
A: Poor guy. Just keep up with the daily water changes and use "Maracyn Two". If what you have now is ...
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| RE: Orandas | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I just left a question for you about the oranda sitting at the bottom, and upon further inspection ...
A: Black marks are from ammonia burns. Ammonia is from fish waste. I remember from your last question ...
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| Oranda | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have 2 oranda goldfish in a 20 gallon tank. We've had the tank for about 10 weeks and the fish for ...
A: It sounds like a swim bladder disorder. The swim bladder is an organ inside the fish below the spine ...
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| Angelfish | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of Angelfish questions. I have had 5 Angelfish in my 27 gallon hexogan tank for ...
A: Angels live to be 10 or more years old. They are aggressive guys in the cichlid family so maybe the ...
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| white growth on fish | 2/24/2008 |
Q: we also have white growth on our big goldfish around his ey and now beginning to get on his fins.we ...
A: The poor guy does have an infection for sure. He really should be isolated for treatment though. You ...
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| Sick fish | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I bought a chocolate oranda from Petsmart about a month ago. The little guy looked good at the ...
A: He probably needs a stronger medicine such as tetracycline or erythromycin. Tank Buddies tend to be ...
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| Ich | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I just found Ich on my fish, but there are so many different types of treatments out there. What ...
A: I like to use an ich remedy called "Quick Cure". It has malachite green and formalin. I've used it ...
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| mollies | 2/23/2008 |
Q: Hey, I have 4 female Mollies (black Mollies) and one male in a 60 gallon tank. I just had babies (12 ...
A: Ho Sarah; Mollies have babies about every 6 weeks. When a female molly is close to getting ready to ...
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| freshwater fish disease | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 90 gallon freshwater tank set up with south american cichlids. The tank has been set up ...
A: They are actually just harmless creatures like planarians or nematodes. They aren't a danger to the ...
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| Betta fish | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My Betta fish has done very well in the last 8 months. I'm not sure what's going on with him, but ...
A: It sounds like finrot and possibly constipation too. Here are some web pages to see if that's what ...
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| Help! | 2/21/2008 |
Q: A few days ago my beta fish went from appearing healthy to not so much. Whenever he stops swimming ...
A: It sounds like it could be constipation that is affecting his swim bladder. Here is a good web page ...
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| Sick fish | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Here's a little history: I haven't been the "best" fish owner... my water changes haven't been as ...
A: If the spots look like your fish have been sprinkled with salt, they have a case of ich. It's a ...
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| Healthy fish! | 2/20/2008 |
Q: So i had alot of fish in my 10 gallon tank- they died off cause of ick. And the two that survived ...
A: Ich spores are present in many of our tanks all the time but it only attacks fish that are stressed. ...
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| fish | 2/20/2008 |
Q: 4 1/2 years 100 gallons 1 Plecostomus 8 inches 2 iridescent sharks 3 inches each 1 black fin shark ...
A: Angelfish are nice fish but they would make a lunch out of guppies and neons as they mature, or at ...
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| lethargic betta fish | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have only had my betta fish a few days. He is in a half-gallon tank with no filter. He is in ...
A: There are several possibilities. Bettas aren't always really active so it may just be his normal ...
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| Angelfish breeding... mold on fins | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I've got a 30gal tank with two plecos and 3 6mo old Angelfish (freshwater). There's a tank divider ...
A: It sounds like there was some injury or irritation to the fins and it then became open to infection ...
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| my gouramie | 2/19/2008 |
Q: ! i have a 10 gallon that has been set up for about 2 months now and i have 5 fish:my dwarf ...
A: Your gourami could just be shy, being bullied by the others or he is being irritated by the ammonia. ...
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| crowntail beta | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I'm just wondering about my crowntail beta, Frederick. He has really buggy eyes. Is this normal for ...
A: He has a condition known as "popeye". Here is a web page about it; ...
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| breeding mollies | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I have 2 ballon mollies. Can I put them together in a container for fry to get them to mate?? If not ...
A: Mollies have live babies. The male breeds with the female by getting up close to her and putting his ...
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| Dying fish | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 55 Gallon Freshwater Fish Tank. I have about 15 fish in the tank of various sizes and ...
A: It was just too much water changed all at once. More than 25% in one day can cause shock for sure. ...
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| Treating Ick with Ick Clear | 2/16/2008 |
Q: First of all, thank you so much for providing this wonderful service to all of us. I have two tanks ...
A: Sorry, I forgot to actually answer that part of your question. The instructions say to give one dose ...
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| Treating Ick with Ick Clear | 2/16/2008 |
Q: First of all, thank you so much for providing this wonderful service to all of us. I have two tanks ...
A: The reviews on Ick Clear are really not very good. Better products for ick have formalin and ...
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| Is my fish going to die? | 2/16/2008 |
Q: Is my fish going to die? I know he has ick but I have been treating it for 48 hours now. I think ...
A: It sounds very bad for sure but I really can't help without more information. The link you gave me ...
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| my fish are dying | 2/15/2008 |
Q: my fish are dying and i don't know what to do. we wased out the tank, used bottled water, bought a ...
A: I think you are just over-cleaning your tank and it never really becomes biologically balanced. ...
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| tank home | 2/15/2008 |
Q: would real plants be better for fish so it could circulate the oxygen better i just added a few ...
A: Plants are healthy for aquariums but Goldfish are very hard on plants. Especially the new shoots if ...
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| flower horn disease | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Question I have aflowerhorn and it is developing wound like feature around its mouth.I need your ...
A: It could just be his natural color developing as he matures. If he's eating okay and not acting sick ...
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| Pacosstamus | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I am kind of a new tank owner. I have a ten gallon tank with freshwater community fish in it. I ...
A: Since the snails are being so prolific the trouble is probably from overfeeding. We all do it from ...
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| oscars | 2/14/2008 |
Q: tank has been moved is now stable in place for about 3 months now one of the three mid size in the ...
A: Oscars are aggressive breeders so it is nearly impossible to tell if their behavior is from breeding ...
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| My goldfish has a really swollen mouth.. | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I've had 2 goldfish for atleast 1 year and a half. One of the goldfish (sugar) started to grow ...
A: It sounds like a bacterial infection in his head. I would put the sick one back in the smaller tank ...
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| Fancy Guppies and bacterial diseases | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased some fancy Guppies for my 15 gallon tank. Years ago, I gave up on them because ...
A: It's a bacterial infection known as Columnaris, Flexibacter, Cotton-Wool, etc. It is caused by a ...
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| my discus fish in a community tank | 2/13/2008 |
Q: This is a 2 part question! Anyway, I have a 75 gallon fish tank, theres actually various fish in ...
A: Discus are cichlids and cichlids can be very aggressive towards each other. They will "pair off" too ...
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| Constipation and Black Molly | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Lately almost all of my fish have had really long poop. They get to be almost 2 inches long before ...
A: It sounds like your mollies need a change of diet with more fiber. Mollies need to nibble veggies at ...
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| white blotch and fin and tail rot on my parrot fish | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Hey Chris Robbins, I have a blood parrot fish that has been sick for about 2 weeks now. It has white ...
A: You could try tetracycline. It's a broad-spectrum antibiotic that can cure many different bacterial ...
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| oscar fish and green or white fog in tank | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My name is Noah Calderon and I've done some research on the oscar fish before I purchased him or her ...
A: Oscars will sometimes have a greenish tint to their skin. It's almost a "sheen" really. Just to be ...
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| snails | 2/3/2008 |
Q: today i went to walmart and bought 2 yellow snails(no clue what type) i brough them home and put ...
A: It sounds like you have Apple Snails. Sometimes they don't come out of their shells for awhile, ...
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| white blotch and fin and tail rot on my parrot fish | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Hey Chris Robbins, I have a blood parrot fish that has been sick for about 2 weeks now. It has white ...
A: They need to be separated permanently. The midas is going to just stress that guy to death and ...
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| Fancy Guppies | 2/2/2008 |
Q: First of all, I purchased a pair of fancy guppies from our local fish store (they only sold in ...
A: Your female may be an old fish or perhaps she is just infertile. It's really hard to say. Other ...
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| fish discoloring | 2/2/2008 |
Q: why is my placostamos discoloring she about 7in long ANSWER: Hi Paul; It could be one of many ...
A: You're right, it probably was from stress and/or shock. As long as she is looking better now I ...
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| Betta | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have a male Betta in a 20 gallon tank. He looks healthy and eats well, but he no longer swims ...
A: It may be a swim bladder problem related to age, but even young bettas can have the same trouble. ...
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| Is my Black Molly sick? | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I've had my tank for a couple months, it's 10 gallons and i have 7 fish and 1 snail. I have a medium ...
A: If your molly has tiny dots that look like salt specks, it is a parasite called ich. You will need a ...
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| Bala Sharks | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have 5 Bala Sharks, they range in size from 3-5 inches. They ar in a 55 gallon tank with a few ...
A: It sounds like a bacterial infection. Bacterial infections are usually caused by water conditions ...
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| fish discoloring | 2/1/2008 |
Q: why is my placostamos discoloring she about 7in long
A: It could be one of many things so I need more information from you; What color was she before and ...
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| albino channel catfish | 1/31/2008 |
Q: i really appreciate it ill give all the details i can. The fishtank is a 125 gallon tank. The ph is ...
A: Poor guy. Once they get that sick there really isn't much you can do. When their spine bends so ...
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| Bubble Cheeks- Gold fish | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 gal. aquarium. Has been going now for a few weeks. I have 2 young bubble cheek gold ...
A: They are probably being overfed. Goldfish are natural-born gluttons so it is pretty common. ...
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| betafish | 1/30/2008 |
Q: My beta sparky has seemed to develop a large buldge just behind his gills where his two streamers ...
A: That's actually where his stomach is. Sparky may be eating too much and/or becoming constipated. ...
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| plecostomus disease | 1/30/2008 |
Q: in my classroom I have 2 plecostomus. got a baby brother that died within the week.(it got large ...
A: I don't think it's a disease or your other one would have been infected by now. Holes in fins are an ...
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| baby fish | 1/30/2008 |
Q: i have a 10g tank and three dalmation mollies,2 platies and a albino cory catfish...well my platy ...
A: When the baby fish is too big to be eaten, usually tripled in size from birth, it is okay to put it ...
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| sick betta? | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have had my betta for 2 weeks in about a 1 gallon bowl, temp is 75F, I have a real plant in it. I ...
A: Sometimes a fish is developing finrot when the fins are just kind of glued together. They don't ...
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| Bettas | 1/29/2008 |
Q: We will be getting a Betta soon and already have a 2.5gal tank with a small filter (Mini-Bow 2.5). ...
A: Once you know the filter is running properly you can add fish right away. Just be sure to acclimate ...
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| Why do my fish keep biting the dust? | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon tank with 4 gouramis, one kingtail catfish, 4 platys, 3 mollys, 3 rosy barbs, 1 ...
A: If it is a newly established tank I would say the deaths are from toxins that build up during the ...
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| 5 year old oscar dying | 1/28/2008 |
Q: i have a 5yr old oscar which i love dearly and he seems to be dying.he is starting to have spasms ...
A: I can recommend a method of euthanasia but are you sure he's actually dying? Oscars have a much ...
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| lethargic fish after water change | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I changed my water 50% due to a very heavy breakout of algea, I also cleaned my rocks with water. ...
A: Your fish are probably in shock from too large a water change. No more than 25% should be replaced ...
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| my fish | 1/27/2008 |
Q: so my 2 year old nephew put 4 pieces of smarties in my fish tank, and they are basically sugar.is ...
A: Oops! I have four kids and also ran a pet store for more than 25 years so I've seen some pretty odd ...
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| Algae in my Betta tank | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I've had Betta for 16 month. He is alone in a 10 gallon tank. The tank only has plastic plants. I ...
A: Reduce the number of hours that your tank lights are on and algae growth will probably slow down. ...
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| Cichlids | 1/26/2008 |
Q: The male seem's as though he's having some problems he hides behind the plant's all the time around ...
A: Africans are just not my specialty. There are so many different types that look so similar I just ...
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| pleco | 1/26/2008 |
Q: i have 3 tanks and 9 plecos,i recently bought 2 new plecos and 1 seems to have seizures and is ...
A: There are many possibilites here. The first one I can think of is that perhaps he is being attacked ...
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| Cichlids | 1/26/2008 |
Q: The male seem's as though he's having some problems he hides behind the plant's all the time around ...
A: Cichlids are very aggressive breeders but it's usually the male that's more so. It's also very ...
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| long fin mollie | 1/25/2008 |
Q: i purchased a few mollies almost 2 yrs. ago one of the mollies has a beautiful long hanging fin. it ...
A: Sounds unusual for sure! I'm not aware of any different types of mollies that would grow such a ...
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| ich or velvet? | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have a betta that I purchased from Petsmart for about two weeks now. His name is Pluto. Last ...
A: It's really hard to tell by the photos but it could be natural coloration that he is developing as ...
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| albino channel catfish | 1/25/2008 |
Q: i have an albino cat fish i think he's gone blind , he has reddish around his body i think he is ...
A: You didn't give me much information to go on such as; tank size, fish size, how long the tank has ...
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| Platy Breeding and Care | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I'm just wondering if a sunrise Platy and a mickey mouse Platy can mate with each other or will the ...
A: Different colors and types of platies all breed with each other. They are all the same fish, just ...
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| pregnant dalmation mollies | 1/24/2008 |
Q: how can you tell if your female molly is pregnant. she looks fat and is resting on the bottom of the ...
A: If her belly takes on a "boxy" look to it she is probably ready soon. Her sides and bottom of her ...
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| water problems | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I just got a 90 gallon fish tank and am having some problems with it. The tank has a refugium ...
A: Tina told me about you so I came over here to the question pool to see what I could do to help. The ...
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| Is my dalmation molly pregnant? | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have had my dalmatian molly for about 3 and a half weeks now, and I'm not sure if it is pregnant. ...
A: It is hard to see the "gravid spot" in some types of livebearers. You pretty much have to watch for ...
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| Aquarium cycle | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering if I should vacuum the water or get under the stones? I have a 10 gal. tank ...
A: You need an aquarium siphon with a gravel vacuum on it. Change about 25% of the water while ...
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| why my 3-month-old molly fish can't close their mouths? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I'm a beginning in the whole fish thing. Currently, I have a 5 gallon tank, with 1 adult female ...
A: Poor little guys. It sounds to me like genetic deformity. You could try an antibiotic such as ...
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| persistent ammonia levels | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I've had my 10 gallon tank set up about a month now (just at the end of December). I started with ...
A: Your aquarium's system just needs time to stabilize. Washing most of the gravel and changing filters ...
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| my fish won't eat | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I have a green terror who won't eat, and hasn't eaten in weeks. when i first bought him i put him in ...
A: That's very unusual for a green terror. Poor guy. He may need to be in a tank by himself but I ...
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| how many fish | 1/20/2008 |
Q: How many fish will I be able to keep in my 14 (I think) gallon tank. I get conflictin advice some ...
A: You are doing great with water changes and maintenance. Keep doing the weekly water changes from now ...
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| white spot on fish | 1/19/2008 |
Q: We have a 30 gallon tank with 1 green barb, 2 tiger barbs, and 4 rosey barbs. We just did a partial ...
A: If it looks like a speck of salt, it is a parasite called "Ich" and there are probably more in the ...
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| Mysterious Corydora Death | 1/18/2008 |
Q: Just to get the facts of my tank out of the way first. I have a 5 gallon tank with, now, 2 ...
A: I retrieved your question from the "Question Pool" because I see something you may want to change. ...
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| Fish Store Maintaince | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I was curious as to your advice on how to care for fish Store tanks. I work for a pet store and am ...
A: This will be a long letter, and there may be a few random and rambling thoughts, but here ...
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| Baby Platy | 1/18/2008 |
Q: We found one fry in the tank that we have a male and female. It was small but doing well. But what ...
A: If they look like teeny-tiny fish they are probably baby platies. If not, they are probably a ...
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| sucker fish emergency!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I hope that you get this soon....My sucker fish has been doing fine and now he is barely moving. His ...
A: Poor guy. Once they become unresponsive there really isn't much you can do for them I'm afraid. ...
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| my beta has something growing on him | 1/16/2008 |
Q: i've had a male crown tail beta named johnny for about a year now. i've been very worried because he ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like his swim bladder has failed and he may also have an infection on his face. ...
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| Goldfish swimming odd | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have a baby biOrb (4gal) aquarium with three faintail goldfish that I have maintained with no ...
A: The twitching may have been a seizure or muscle cramping. They really just need a bigger tank. ...
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| Gravel for aquarium | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I like the look of gravel in my tank and it seems to give my fish something to entertain ...
A: Many experts recommend that gravel pieces be too large for the fish to pick up in their mouths or ...
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| Black mark under the Lower Caudal Lobe | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I just got my first aquarium and I have 3 - 1" Fantail and 4 guppies. One of the Fantails is ...
A: Fantails are a fancy type of goldfish. Sometimes black on goldfish can be from ammonia burns. ...
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| my baby fish are dying! | 1/15/2008 |
Q: My gold fish recently gave babies and i had them shifted to a new 2 gallon tank with a mini filter, ...
A: Poor guys. The tank is just too small and ammonia is building up quicker than you can remove it. I ...
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| ammonia | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon and a 20 gallon. I had a few issues a bit back when I transferred some 3 month ...
A: Check the label on the test kit to be sure the ammonia reagent is not nessler based. You want one ...
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| Strange Parasite | 1/14/2008 |
Q: This question has been cross-posted to other forums and experts. I have a 7 gallon tank which ...
A: Your fish probably have a parasite known as "Anchor Worm" aka "Lernea". Your fish may be too small ...
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| Suddenly dead goldfish | 1/13/2008 |
Q: (Daughter came home from fair with goldfish in a baggie - couldn't flush him, couldn't consign him ...
A: It may have been some sort of bacterial infection, often columnaris is the culprit. The prevention ...
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| Suddenly dead goldfish | 1/13/2008 |
Q: (Daughter came home from fair with goldfish in a baggie - couldn't flush him, couldn't consign him ...
A: Poor guys. I'm so sorry you lost them. Hopefully we can figure this out in time to save your last ...
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| Opaque water. | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I have two 20 gal. fish tanks. I've had them for about 2 years. One of them is just baby guppies and ...
A: The cloudiness is from unprocessed fish waste. Beneficial bacteria lives in the filter that usually ...
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| ich and need help fast | 1/12/2008 |
Q: 3 days ago I introduced two small Plecos into my tank from the fish store. Today we found one of ...
A: It is very hard to get what you need in Germany as an English speaking person. I've heard the same ...
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| help | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I have a fish that seems to be very sick. She is lying on the bottom and seems to be trying to ...
A: I need a lot more information before I can help. Make a 25% water change in her tank first in case ...
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| betta fish- changing to a new tank | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I had a betta previously, years ago that lived to be 4.5 yrs old and looking back, I wasn't the ...
A: It's fine to use a tank with a filter for a betta. He will get used to the current from it just ...
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| Black Moor with Reddish Sore on Mouth | 1/11/2008 |
Q: He shares the tank with a Calico Fantail, a Plectostomus and a smaller Black Moor. I had another ...
A: I really can't tell anything because the photos aren't very clear. Fish are tough to shoot aren't ...
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| New born Dempseys.. | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I bought two full grown Dempseys from the pet store a few months ago and put them in my tank with ...
A: The parents are very good at caring for their young so you could leave them alone for a couple of ...
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| What to do with my tank after a fish dies | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon tank with 2 orandas that are about 3 inches a piece in it that has been set up ...
A: I'm so sorry you lost him. It is hard to lose our fishy friends. There is no way to really know ...
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| Fat Beata fish | 1/10/2008 |
Q: My Beata fish's stomach has suddenly become very big is this some kind of disease? if so what can be ...
A: There usual two possibilities when a Betta is bloated or it's stomach is enlarged; Constipation or ...
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| Betta Breeding | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have a male and a female betta fish in a 5 gallon tank that i have set up for breeding with a ...
A: She probably wasn't fully ready but they went through the motions anyway. Your fish need to be ...
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| problems with fish tank | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have recently reinstated a small Jebo 331 around 10L self filtering fish tank, I cleaned all the ...
A: You have received some very bad advice I'm afraid. Your tank is just too small for so many fish so ...
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| swtiching beta to a 5 gallon tank with filter-help! | 1/9/2008 |
Q: We have a male beta who is in a 1.5 gallon tank. Its too cold in our house so I just bought a 5 ...
A: I'm glad he's happy in his new little home. His finrot will probably go away with all that new clean ...
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| hole in the head | 1/8/2008 |
Q: How do I treat my 13" oscars craters in his head.If I need meds, can I administer with other fish in ...
A: Hole in the Head is actually a dietary and/or chronic water quality related problem so you don't ...
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| Molly is bting the Gouramis | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have set up a 35" X 30" X 16" tank for the fishes. I have 8 gouramis, 10 tiger barbs and got a few ...
A: Mollies and gouramis usually are compatible. There are exceptions to every rule however and the ...
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| Re: Meds for Tin foil barbs | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am writing I have a 40 gallon tank with some barbs in it and 3 tin foil barbs, one is 10 years ...
A: I would test the water to be sure ammonia or nitrites haven't risen. It happens sometimes when using ...
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| cure | 1/7/2008 |
Q: know why. we think he had or is having a stroke because hes only moving on 1 side and hes laying on ...
A: It sounds like his swim bladder has failed. It isn't usually fatal, it just looks very bad. Here is ...
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| Sick Angelfish? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: The other morning my girlfriend woke up to find our Angelfish lying upside down in one of our ...
A: His swim bladder has failed for some reason. He can't defend himself and compete for food in the ...
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| New Tank Problems? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: The tank has been set up since Sunday, Dec 30. The tank is 36 gallons. I have 3 fish. 2 Fantails, ...
A: It is all from 'Break-In' for sure and is right on schedule actually. Ammonia comes up and then as ...
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| Very sick betta...what do I do?! | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I know this is terrible, but I had accidently left my betta in my dorm room for two weeks and i ...
A: Change his water if you haven't already, but be sure the new water is the same temperature as the ...
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| cycling a new tank | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 90 gal tank and would like to know how many fish and what type should I use to cycle the ...
A: As many rocks and plants from the old tank as possible would be very helpful in getting the bacteria ...
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| Skin issue with Bosemani Rainbow | 1/5/2008 |
Q: 10Gal Bosemani Rainbow 5 carbon ? - Had tested a while back and pet store said water was perfect. ...
A: He may have an internal injury and it is swelling, or it could be organ failure. It's really hard to ...
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| bubble fish | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I just bought a bubble fish and was told fish like these were created by cross breeding. I was ...
A: Your bubble fish is really a "Bubble-Eye Goldfish" and not actually a cross-breed of any other type. ...
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| fresh water fish behavior | 1/4/2008 |
Q: my tank has been set up for 2 months my tank is 46 gallons fresh water fish charcol filter not sure ...
A: Breathing at the top is an indication that they are lacking oxygen or there is something burning ...
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| Platy concern? | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I bought my girlfriend one of those Regent 5 gallon aquarium kits from Walmart for Christmas. I set ...
A: Your platy may still be trying to get used to it's new tank. Sometimes mollies can be bullies too ...
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| Flowerhorn | 1/4/2008 |
Q: he usually healthy and active. he's swimming all over his tank, but suddenly one night i saw him ...
A: Make a 25% water change right away. It sounds like something could be wrong with the water. Make ...
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| Sick female betta | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I just bought three female bettas and according to the petstore it was enough space for them. One of ...
A: She may have been injured when she was transported or the other females may be bullying her. ...
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| beta fish sucking air | 1/3/2008 |
Q: We have a beta fish, owned it for almost 2 years, that is living in a large glass vase, no ...
A: Bettas normally spend a lot ot time at the top but he should only be getting an air bubble from the ...
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| venustus emergency | 1/2/2008 |
Q: i went away for a few days for new years and i have come back to a very sick venustus. he has a lot ...
A: Did someone feed your fish while you were gone? If so, they may have overfed and polluted the tank ...
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| ph | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I just set up a new 10 gallon aquarium. The pH is very high(8.6). How does this affect the fish (I ...
A: I don't usually recommend messing with the pH at all but 8.6 is a little on the high side. It is ...
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| jack dempsey breeding | 1/2/2008 |
Q: hey i have a 4ft with 1 big gold servum, small oscar, 4 jack dempsey (2 have paired off) 2 ell tail ...
A: The eggs hatch in about 3 days. The parents will care for the eggs and then take care of the babies ...
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| sick goldfish | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I bought a goldfish a week ago and it was fine until the third day. On the third day I saw that the ...
A: Without many details I can only guess at what could be going on in there. Since you did mention ...
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| pregnant goldfish | 1/1/2008 |
Q: does she need to be separated from the other fish
A: Goldfish are egglayers and really don't "get pregnant". If she does have eggs and you separate her, ...
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| I think I'm going to accidently kill my fish. | 1/1/2008 |
Q: It's been set up for about three to four months. It's 20 gallons. They told me it was called a fancy ...
A: I think most of what you were told was just fine. Your fish is in a good size tank, and you know not ...
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| my black moor fish died | 12/31/2007 |
Q: today my sister me and her friend changed our black moors tank. his tank was only about 2inches by ...
A: Poor little guy. I'm so sorry you lost him and so sorry you didn't get good advice on how to care ...
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| jack dempsey breeding | 12/31/2007 |
Q: hey i have a 4ft with 1 big gold servum, small oscar, 4 jack dempsey (2 have paired off) 2 ell tail ...
A: It's hard to say how big the dempseys will need to be when they are able to breed. Maturity doesn't ...
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| ick and some other stuff on my baby flowerhorn | 12/30/2007 |
Q: so i just got a 10 gal tank around 2 weeks ago. and just 2-3 days ago i spoted a very small white ...
A: I think the eye problem is related to the ick and is also probably related to "New Tank Syndrome" ...
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| Re: Meds for Tin foil barbs | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I am writing I have a 40 gallon tank with some barbs in it and 3 tin foil barbs, one is 10 years ...
A: He really needs something with tetracycline in it but if you can't get it you could try the Triple ...
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| 2 Gal. aquarium W/O Heater | 12/30/2007 |
Q: My Child got a small hexagon 2 Gal aquarium, with an undergravel filter system. I was wanting to ...
A: It's really too small for a thermostatically controlled heater to be in it safely. Coldwater fish ...
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| betta fish constipated | 12/29/2007 |
Q: Hi, my crown tail betta who eats a variety of foods, and lives in a 1 gallon tank , air pump, ...
A: Just "fast" him for 2 to 4 days and then feed him peeled green peas for after that. Fasting means no ...
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| Slime on Water Surface | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I've had a male betta in a one-gallon bowl for about a year now, no problems. Within the last ...
A: Some bettas do seem to create an "oil slick" on their tank water via their waste. It is probably ...
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| Re: Meds for Tin foil barbs | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I am writing I have a 40 gallon tank with some barbs in it and 3 tin foil barbs, one is 10 years ...
A: They may not have a parasite. It sounds more like dirty water or could be a bacterial infection ...
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| oscar tank and babies | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I just bought and albino and an oscar and they are currently in a 5 gal tank both fish just lay on ...
A: The tank is way too small, even for babies. They might only be in shock for now because of being ...
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| General Questions concerning Moor Goldfish | 12/27/2007 |
Q: My tank is 10g, It has been set up for 2 weeks, I have a single Black moor in it, the filter is a ...
A: Black is a really unstable color and it's very hard to keep it dark. Most black goldfish turn a ...
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| betta fish | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I have two Bettas in my home, the same style tank, feed them the same food etc....everything is ...
A: Poor little guy. I think the water temperature is just fine so that should not be a problem. He may ...
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| Ulcer or infection? | 12/26/2007 |
Q: My goldfish (comet) has a ulcerated lesion, about 1.5cm x 1.0cm, on its side with loss of scales and ...
A: Keep his water very clean and get a product called "MelaFix". It is a natural fish remedy made by ...
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| What do paradise fish eat in the wild? | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I'm just interested, and I'm also interested, how much food should I feed my paradise fish each day? ...
A: Paradise fish eat small aquatic animals and small fish in the wild. They also eat bugs. Feed your ...
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| American Flag Fish (aka Florida Flag Fish) | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon tank with a about 10 fish, some tetras a small pleco and a few Danios, I now ...
A: "Jordanella floridae" have been known to get a bit nippy but I have never kept them myself. They ...
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| Goldfishes eyes have disappeared! | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I have cleaned my goldfish tank today (just the 1 in the tank) & have noticed its eyes seem to have ...
A: How terrible. It's very unusual for a fish to lose it's eyes when it is alone in the tank. I really ...
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| White "Egg Sac" ? | 12/24/2007 |
Q: Chris; I recently purchased a blue female betta, and I believe she was quite young... Two questions ...
A: The "new" fins are probably just her ventral fins becoming longer as she matures. If she has her ...
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| Male Betta Fish | 12/24/2007 |
Q: Tonight, just now, I noticed my male beta that I've had for a couple weeks extending his gills. Like ...
A: As long as he can relax his gills the rest of the time he is probably just fine. He may be just now ...
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| koi and freshwater fish | 12/24/2007 |
Q: i got a 90 gallon tank with 4 koi in it...we just started the tank with them but want to get regular ...
A: If by "regular fish" you mean goldfish, they can be mixed but your tank is actually not even large ...
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| possibly pregnant molly | 12/24/2007 |
Q: i have a 10 gal. tank with 4 Mollies (1 male, 3 female). i just got them today. one of them is alot ...
A: I would let her out into the main tank and put lots of live plants for her to hide in. Being moved ...
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| goldfishes | 12/23/2007 |
Q: hi im vanessa and i have 12 goldfish but not i have 9 because some of them died becouse of white ...
A: Your little tank is just too small for more than one goldfish. If any of your fish are still alive, ...
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| sexing my comet | 12/23/2007 |
Q: from mitch
A: There are most likely both sexes there given the number you have so they will breed if you give them ...
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| Oscar Fish | 12/23/2007 |
Q: my tiger oscars are suddenly kind of fighting with their mouths. ive heard this lip locking phrase. ...
A: Oscars fight that way but their courtship ritual is the same. The only way to know is how it turns ...
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| Betta fish and cancer? | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I have a Betta that is peach colored so it is very light colored. It has a black spot that seems to ...
A: It's hard to say what it could be. Cancer is certainly a possibility. The only treatable cause I can ...
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| fish | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I found a fish on my doorstep this morning I think it could be a carp. My cat was close by so I ...
A: Poor thing. I can't say if it will survive after such a trauma but he definitely needs more oxygen. ...
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| sorry i didnt put the whole e-mail | 12/21/2007 |
Q: i accidentally left out part of my e-mail address on that question i had about my dragon goby.This ...
A: I regret that I really don't know anything about dragon gobies. For any fish that stops eating ...
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| My Dragon Goby stopped eating | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I have a beautiful Dragon Goby that I have had for about four months.It has been eating fine,mostly ...
A: I regret that I really don't know anything about dragon gobies. For any fish that stops eating ...
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| Re: Dying Bettas | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I have had a betta that lived for 1 year, then he died. I purchased another one and it was doing ...
A: It sounds like he has temperature shock, which can also cause them to die. Is the water temperature ...
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| Fish is listless, weak & scales are sticking out | 12/20/2007 |
Q: My sons fish, Elvis(a white fish with red quiff-like lump at front of it's head) has become weak & ...
A: Poor Elvis. Since he is listless and weak I would assume he probably is suffering. There is indeed a ...
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| My Oscars fins are turning black | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I have had my oscar for about a months, he is white and has a bit or orange on him, he is small , ...
A: I would suspect either a natural color change or ammonia burns. Oscars are very messy guys and it's ...
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| guppies | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I have had plenty of fish before some raindow tetras, zebra danios and an angel fish all living in ...
A: I would start with at least a 20 gallon tank for the parents and have at least one smaller tank of ...
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| my fish won't eat!!!!! | 12/19/2007 |
Q: My poor siamese fighting fish won't eat!! I've read the e-mail about Maxine and Terry. My fish is ...
A: Snails do clean up algae and extra food but they make more waste behind them than there was before. ...
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| my fish won't eat!!!!! | 12/19/2007 |
Q: My poor siamese fighting fish won't eat!! I've read the e-mail about Maxine and Terry. My fish is ...
A: Don't warm his water unnaturally. It could shock him and it will go down again if the lamp can't ...
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| Fish is listless, weak & scales are sticking out | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My sons fish, Elvis(a white fish with red quiff-like lump at front of it's head) has become weak & ...
A: I'm so sorry he is sick. It's a very serious condition too and usually treatment is not successful. ...
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| My goldfish | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I am a fairly inexperienced on knowledge of goldfish,,, We bought the 10 gallon tank about 2 months ...
A: Oh my. You really do need some help. Hopefully we can get this all fixed up... Your sick fish ...
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| my fish won't eat!!!!! | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My poor siamese fighting fish won't eat!! I've read the e-mail about Maxine and Terry. My fish is ...
A: Could he be too cold? Put his bowl in a warmer spot to get his water temperature up to 76f or ...
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| My fishies won't eat anymore! | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have five fish: four fancy goldfish (telescope eye, oneida, bubble eye, fan tail) and a sucker ...
A: You didn't give me much information to go on but until you can get back to me, make a 25% water ...
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| Fancy Guppy | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have a tank with a heater, and a filter, and a 'bubble' block as well. (just in case you needed ...
A: It can take 6 weeks for her to have babies so it may just not be time to see a lot of growth yet. ...
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| Betta in need of medical help. | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have a betta and this morning he was laying on the plant and his breathing looked stressed. I ...
A: Try feeding the squished peas on the end of a toothpick. They often drop too quick for them to get. ...
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| Goldfish | 12/16/2007 |
Q: We received a single goldfish as a prize from Alex's elementary school, about a month ago. We ...
A: I'm so sorry this has happened to you and your fish. Goldfish just can't live in a tank that small. ...
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| My Betta's belly | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I have had my betta fish for about 4 months now and about a month ago I brought him home where my ...
A: You are doing great with maintenance so keep doing what you are doing, especially if your tank ...
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| am i doing ok??? | 12/15/2007 |
Q: ok heres what i got going: -20 gallon tank(running on for about 5-6 months) -fish:2 zebra fish, a ...
A: It sounds okay, a bit crowded though. Just avoid overfeeding and keep the tank clean and they will ...
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| plecostamus | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 120 gallon tank in it I have a Oscar, 3 goldfish, and Chinese algae eater and had two ...
A: That's a shame. I'm so sorry you lost them. I really could use more information about the size of ...
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| Angelfish | 12/14/2007 |
Q: We have about 8 angelfish. Started with 2. We read on what to do, and 6 fry lived. They are about a ...
A: That's great! What a lucky break to get a bonded pair right away! The rest of us have to get several ...
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| Fish troubles | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 2.5 gallon tank--recently I have had 3 fish die, a Blue-Red Colombian Tetra, a cory cat and ...
A: The tank is just far too small for the types of fish you are trying, and too many also. A tank that ...
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| 55 gallon tank | 12/14/2007 |
Q: Will this work for a 55 gallon tank? 1 black ghost knifefish 4 female clown loaches 4 fancy ...
A: Your goldfish will develop health problems in tropical temperatures over time but it's more than ...
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| Orange marks | 12/13/2007 |
Q: The are just coldwater fish and do not have any kind of filter. I use tap safe in their water ...
A: I know goldfish will change colors over time and they are coldwater fish. They can change color for ...
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| Tiger Lilly is lethargic and has what looks like an ulcer... | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have (2) goldfish, Tiger Lilly and Travis Bickle, I think they are Calico Fantails, in a 10 gal. ...
A: Your fish need a water change for sure. All tanks need a 25% water change and a gravel vacuuming ...
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| suckerfish | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 gal. Eclipse tank for ca. 4 years. I have "Sucki", my suckerfish, for ca. 2 years (I ...
A: The temperature and food are just fine. His tank is too small to add a friend for him though. It's ...
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| My Fish Just Got Sick and Died in 4 HOURS. WHY? | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have had my betta for 4 months in a one gallon tank (no filter). Today, I cleaned his tank out ...
A: I'm so sorry you lost him. That's a shame. It is very possible he was already starting to get sick ...
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| 55 gallon tank | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Will this work for a 55 gallon tank? 1 black ghost knifefish 4 female clown loaches 4 fancy ...
A: Goldfish are coldwater fish and your others are tropical. The others are compatible with each other, ...
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| Cleaning tank of limescale. | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have a two year old, established, 29-gallon, freshwater tank that has some serious limescale ...
A: If you have a clean bucket (fish only - no soap or cleaners ever used in it) or very large jar to ...
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| 2 fantail goldfish fish with swollen bellies | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I purchased 2 goldfish the other day from the petstore....I thought that maybe they were ready to ...
A: It definitely isn't normal for them to swim upside down. In new fish it is a sign of stress or a ...
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| new fish for tank | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon tank with 2 lepoard danios, 2 zebra danios, 6 cardinal tetras, 3 neon tetras, 1 ...
A: Actually your tank is pretty well-stocked. A 29 gallon can handle safely up to about 30 inches of ...
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| Betta in need of medical help. | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have a betta and this morning he was laying on the plant and his breathing looked stressed. I ...
A: It sounds like a case of swim bladder failure. It isn't usually fatal but it is frustrating for the ...
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| My Betta's Belly | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I got my fish in July. <BR>the tank is fairly small, big enough for one fish. <BR>He is a betta. ...
A: The belly would usually be uniformly bulging all over the belly in both constipation and dropsy. ...
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| is my fish sick?!?!?! | 12/9/2007 |
Q: My fish always looks like its gasping for air :S .. i cant tell whats wrong, its always opening its ...
A: Poor guy. I'm so sorry you were misinformed about what goldfish need. They can't live in bowls. Your ...
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| Dying fantail | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I've read through the past answers and I'm still not sure what I should do next. My poor fantail is ...
A: I'm so sorry your fish is sick. Hopefully I am not too late and can help... He really needs more ...
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| fancy guppies/ghost shrimp | 12/9/2007 |
Q: i just had a few questions reguarding fancy guppies. First, how long does it take for a female ...
A: Guppies are sexually mature anywhere from 4 to 6 months old. They can have babies while still pretty ...
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| pregnant platy | 12/8/2007 |
Q: ..I think one of my platys is pregnant. I noticed it two days ago. How long from the time that ...
A: There's no way to tell for sure how long it will be when the babies are ready to be born. There are ...
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| babu guppies | 12/8/2007 |
Q: How long does it take for baby guppies to be about as big as a adult guppies?
A: Maturity rates vary depending on genetics, space provided, diet, care, water quality, etc. Baby ...
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| Sick Ranchu | 12/8/2007 |
Q: It has been a week since I have my ranchu in a separate 10 gallon tank. He's been having an open ...
A: Redness usually indicates a bacterial infection. I would hit it with some "Maracyn Two". It's a fish ...
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| Parrot Cichlid sloughing scales? | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I'd like to start by saying a BIG THANKS to the help from previous answers on sickness and disease ...
A: Scales falling off is definitely not normal. I would suspect Snowball is scratching on things in the ...
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| Black Ghost Knife fish | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Chris, I have just become the proud owner of a Black Ghost Knife fish (his name is Boo). A very ...
A: Ghost Knife often require live food. Sometimes they will eat flakes or pellets but not usually. ...
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| Black moor, disease | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Black Moor. For the past 2 months he has been floating on the surface of the ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like an internal infection of some kind. He is very sick indeed. The only ...
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| tetras missing an eye | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I've recently upgraded my community tank to a larger setup, I set everything up and let the water ...
A: It may be a bacterial infection called Columnaris. It looks very much like fungus but is treated ...
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| is my fish sick?!?!?! | 12/6/2007 |
Q: My fish always looks like its gasping for air :S .. i cant tell whats wrong, its always opening its ...
A: I need more details in order to help; Does he do this at the top of the water or just wherever? ...
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| fish | 12/5/2007 |
Q: Help, my fish has been laying on the bottom of the tank all day for the past week and a half. I ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like a water problem or a very bad bacterial infection. Change his water and see ...
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| Black Moor seems ill | 12/5/2007 |
Q: 29 gall. tank 4 goldfish only and 4 algae eaters Change water probably every month and a half ...
A: If his eyes have a whitish coating over them I would suspect irritation, injury or infection. He may ...
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| tetras missing an eye | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I've recently upgraded my community tank to a larger setup, I set everything up and let the water ...
A: A disease really can't cause the loss of eyes like that. I would suspect you have an aggressive fish ...
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| Vacation Betta | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I am going out of town for 8 days and am worried about my beta, is there anything that I can buy ...
A: He would probably be just fine for 8 days with no food at all. Healthy fish can easily go a week ...
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| platys | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I just got a few platys from walmart today and the lady said one was pregnant.I don't know if she is ...
A: Female platies are pretty much pregnant all the time if they have ever been with a male. There isn't ...
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| Vacation feeding | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I am a middle school science teacher who has an oscar in my classroom for the first time. I have ...
A: Welcome to AllExperts! It is perfectly fine to even go up to a week without feeding your oscar. A ...
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| pregnant platy | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Our pregnant female platy (already had two large successful pregnancies recently - back to back) is ...
A: Poor little thing. Hopefully she will have the rest of the babies even though they are probably ...
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| goldfish | 11/20/2007 |
Q: my goldfish has been acting weird for a few months now! he just lays on the bottom of the tank on ...
A: The red spots are from irritation, maybe bacterial infection, after being too close in contact with ...
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| My Oscar tiger fish skin flaking of | 11/19/2007 |
Q: it would be much appreciated if you can help me i don't want the Oscar to die first he is not eating ...
A: Oscars are very territorial and can really harm each other if they decide they want the other fish ...
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| Sick goldfish | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Please help? I have two small goldfish in bowl that holds about 14 pints. I do regular water changes ...
A: Poor guys. I'm so sorry you were misinformed about what goldfish need. They can't live in bowls. ...
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| Goldfish | 11/19/2007 |
Q: i have a science fair coming up and i needed some information on goldfish like what the like to ...
A: Below are some web page links you can use for research to give you the information you need. From ...
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| Tank PH | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I have an issue with PH. My Tap water has a High KH about 220 and my PH is about 9. My ammonias, ...
A: Mollies actually like a higher pH so they should be fine on a long-term basis. The concern is pH ...
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| Dying Fish? | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I have a goldfish that I just got at Walmart back in July. It is currently in a 6 gallon tank and ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds pretty bad I'm afraid. Change his water and see if that helps, using a water ...
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| Fantail | 11/17/2007 |
Q: we have a 10 gallon tank with 3 fantails in it and the biggest one is acting weird it is swimming a ...
A: It sounds like a swim bladder problem. Here is a link to info about it and what you can do to help ...
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| beta fish | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I had two beta fish my first beta fish's tank cracked so I put it in a plastic bowl on my dresser ...
A: I'm so sorry you lost them both. Bettas and all other fish really should have covers on their tank ...
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| jack dempshey | 11/16/2007 |
Q: he is about 11 years old, he is the only fish in a 50 gallon tank, he is about 8'' long. he has ...
A: Poor guy. It's really hard to say what has happened. Fish can indeed suffer strokes, heart attacks, ...
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| Algae & Betta fish | 11/15/2007 |
Q: We purchased 2 Betta fish about a month and a half ago and so far they are doing great. The Betta ...
A: It sounds like the beginnings of finrot and some algae has attached itself to it. Algae doesn't grow ...
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| Something that took two of my bettas | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I need serious help. Two of my Siam Fighters died, they both had their heads down (COMPLETELY ...
A: Poor little guy. Are there any other signs of illness? Any swelling of the belly, or do his eyes ...
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| Beta | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have had my beta for a little under one year and in the past week after i washed his bowl, i ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like a swim bladder problem and/or possibly finrot. Take a look at the following ...
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| fantail goldfish disease | 11/13/2007 |
Q: My tank has been set up for 3-4 years. I believe it is a 55gal tank. The fish I am concerned about ...
A: It sounds like a bacterial infection that is inside of her. The best way to treat internal ...
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| fish | 11/13/2007 |
Q: how long does it take for a female betta to have her eggs and if you can not tell me please tell me ...
A: A female betta needs a male who is ready to spawn with her in order to lay eggs. There really isn't ...
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| Goldfish fed peas yet STILL upside down :( | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Hey there, I have a goldfish (approx 15cms long, from head to end of tail, poss fantail goldfish?? ...
A: Our pet fish are our little friends. It's perfectly understandable to have feelings for them. I ...
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| Sick Oscar Fish | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I have a sick Oscar fish who is either upside down or floating on his side. He freaks out and tries ...
A: That isn't much information for me to go on but I would first make sure the water chemistry is ...
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| Goldfish fed peas yet STILL upside down :( | 11/10/2007 |
Q: Hey there, I have a goldfish (approx 15cms long, from head to end of tail, poss fantail goldfish?? ...
A: She may have a genetic deformity of her swim bladder. It's common in fancy goldfish as they are bred ...
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| Breeding Molly's | 11/8/2007 |
Q: How do you tell the difference between male and female Molly's?
A: Look at the bottom back fin. In the male it's pointed and on the female it's fanned out and sort of ...
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| Cold winter for Betta fish | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Last Christmas (about a year ago), my mom gave me a betta fish. At the time I lived on a college ...
A: It will be difficult to keep it warm enough with just a lamp and the temperature may fluctuate quite ...
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| molly help! | 11/7/2007 |
Q: My tank has been set up for about.. 2 months. It is a 30 gallon tank I have 2 silver mollies and 3 ...
A: It sounds like a swim bladder problem. The swim bladder is an organ inside the fish below the spine ...
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| Can you classify my fish? | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I am not even sure what kind of fish I have. Sounds dumb, but she is really cool. She has the ...
A: It does indeed sound like a gourami. The pretty ones are usually males though, and you don't want to ...
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| female swordtail | 10/26/2007 |
Q: i have noticed that my female swordtail is just lying on the bottom of he tank behind all of the ...
A: Sometimes female livebearers have a difficult time recovering after babies. I would make a water ...
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| Fish dieing within a day. | 10/26/2007 |
Q: First I just listed all the stuff that you would want to know about my tank. -Been set up for about ...
A: It might be a good idea to check the pH. Also test the pH of the water your new fish are in. If it's ...
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| Periscope with balance problems | 10/22/2007 |
Q: 2.5 Gallon tank (college dormroom) 1 fantail goldfish, 1 periscope (about 3 inches each) 2 fish ...
A: They need a larger tank I'm afraid. Even just one goldfish needs a ten gallon tank. It's also in the ...
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| Sailfin Mollies | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I am thinking of buying Sailfin Mollies. I have never kept fish before and I am just wondering how ...
A: Welcome to the wonderful hobby of fish keeping! Before you get started you should do some research ...
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| tench | 10/21/2007 |
Q: my tench have stop feeding and just sit on the bottom i have tired some live food from the pet shop ...
A: Fish can be nervous and stop eating if they are new to the tank or other new fish are added to the ...
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| Fish sick -ich? | 10/21/2007 |
Q: my betta is sick! Symptoms include either racing around his bowl or lying listlessly on his plant, ...
A: Many pet stores do have fish supplies. Your fish needs medication right away so you might want to ...
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| diffrence in sex | 10/20/2007 |
Q: how can you tell the diffrence in the sex of an oscar? I have four of them, I just added the last ...
A: The original oscars are just defending their territory. They are very aggressive fellas and it's ...
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| is my fish sick? | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I got my fish tank about a month ago, added the bacteria, the fish - it got cloudy, cleared up.. all ...
A: Tiger barbs can be very nippy fish. They need to be in groups of three or more so that they will ...
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| Goldfish problem | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Tank is approximately 200 Litres, it is inside a wall of our house. We have 9 fish in this tank, 3 ...
A: Your white one with the red hood is called a "Red Cap Oranda". Poor little guy. He isn't going to ...
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| Orandas | 10/19/2007 |
Q: The hood of my friend's oranda has completely covered it's eyes. The person at the fish store ...
A: The "hood" or "wen" of an oranda can be trimmed but in my opinion it is surgery that should be done ...
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| Lion head Oranda that is pregnant | 10/18/2007 |
Q: First experience with a pregnant fish! Getting cold here in WI and time to bring her indoors along ...
A: Goldfish really don't get "pregnant", just full of eggs. Usually the eggs are re-absorbed if they ...
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| Swollen Eye | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon tank.In it I have a paradise fish a gala shark and two tiger barbs. One of the ...
A: It sounds like a case of Pop-Eye. There are several possible causes. Injury, internal infection, ...
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| Dalmation Mollie Disease | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I have have a Dalmatian Mollie for about 8 months and all of a sudden it has gotten sick. -8 months ...
A: It sounds like a bacterial infection has attacked your molly. It will need antibiotics. See what ...
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| Bubble-Eye Goldfish Has Discolored Sac | 10/17/2007 |
Q: How long has your tank been set up? - Around 6 months How big is your tank? - 30 gallons What type ...
A: He may be injuring himself or rubbing it on something and causing irritation. I have never opened ...
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| sick algae eater | 10/17/2007 |
Q: my names Jack and i have two algea eaters and a baby molly in a ten gallon tank thats pretty well ...
A: It doesn't sound good. Make a partial water change of 25% right away and then give me more details ...
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| Betta discoloring | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I just got a new tank, it's been set up for about a week It's two gallons I have one Beta I change ...
A: He's probably fine. It's normal for fish to fade while the lights are out. They become darker again ...
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| Floating Veiltail Goldfish | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have a Veiltail breed goldfish and him for about 3 month's and today was the first time I ever ...
A: It sounds like a swim bladder problem. It is usually related to constipation. Try feeding some ...
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| Goldfish with red spots | 10/16/2007 |
Q: my goldfish has been developing some red spot and blotches on it's head and down the back. These ...
A: Red blotches, spots or ulcers indicates irritation from dirty water or bacterial infection. ...
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| fish breeding | 10/15/2007 |
Q: hey, im doin a school report, and i was wondering if u can help. wat made you want to start a fish ...
A: I never had a fish breeding business actually. My family bought an established full-line retail pet ...
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| Cleaning tank after ick infestation | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 gal aquarium. Usual story brought home a couple of new fish from the pet store. I did ...
A: It is common for new fish to get sick with ick because of the stress of being moved to a new home. ...
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| pregnant dalmation fish, i think | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I just got my dalmation fish today, and i think she's pregnant because she's sorta fat. there's only ...
A: A dalmatian molly will have anywhere between 10 to 50 babies usually. There isn't anything you can ...
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| can't get rid of snails | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I've got a 30 gal. tank with 7 tetras and 3 bottom feeders. We got overran by snails, so cleaned ...
A: Snails can be quite a plague, that's for sure. Avoid overfeeding and that will be half the battle. ...
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| gouramises | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have a recently new tank mind you Im only a beginner at this so anyway i have only a 30 litre tank ...
A: Keep in mind that your new tank will need several weeks to break-in and you can only have one or two ...
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| one goldfish hogs others' food | 10/13/2007 |
Q: i have two goldfish in a 10 gallon tank, and i have had problems feeding them. one of the goldfish ...
A: That's a hard one for sure. You could put a divider between them when they eat. Or, get one of those ...
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| I hurt my goldie with a syphon | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Had my tank about 4weeks, 38gal. I have 2 pearlscales & 1 black moor (& one pleco). I have an ...
A: Well, you aren't alone. I've accidentally done that too, on a big cichlid. Just keep the water clean ...
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| Unknown Cause of Death in Betta | 10/12/2007 |
Q: <BR>How long has your tank been set up? I've been using this tank for a year or two now. <BR>How big ...
A: I am so sorry you lost him. Poor guy. Those are excellent pictures. Thank you so much for letting me ...
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| breeding | 10/12/2007 |
Q: two marble mollies male and female which i think are pregenant, two sword tails one male one female ...
A: In Zebra Danios the female has a rounder belly. The males are slim by comparison. Since there are ...
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| goldfish | 10/11/2007 |
Q: last weekend i won three goldfish from a fair. All i had to put them at the time was a small square ...
A: Poor guys. They do need a regular tank with a filter. They will be much happier when they get in it ...
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| Sick Bubble Eye | 10/11/2007 |
Q: Got a bubble eye Sept. 20/07. Tank set up 5 days prior. This is our 1st fish. He is in a 10 gal ...
A: Poor little fella. Your tank is still in the break-in period and waste toxins such as ammonia and ...
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| white bits on gold fish fins | 10/11/2007 |
Q: i have three fish in my tank. 1 Black moor fan tail, 1 Common Goldfish, and a lionhead goldfish . ...
A: If it looks like tiny white salt-specks it is indeed white-spot, also known as "ick" or "ich". It is ...
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| bump no tail fo goldfish | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a approximately 6 year old comet. Goldie has always been very healthy. She is about 7 inches ...
A: It sounds like a cyst or something. I suppose it could be removed but you would have to consult with ...
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| Dragon Goby Breeding | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I want to try the "impossible" and attempt breeding my Dragon Goby. Right now, the one I currently ...
A: Here is a Dragon Goby web page with sexing and breeding information; ...
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| Betta Compatibilty | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I have three female bettas in a 8 gallon aquariumn. Can you tell me what fish are compatibile with ...
A: There isn't much room for more fish in there but you could add a couple of cory cats to the mix. ...
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| Goldfish trap against pump intake | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I just got home to find the smallest of my two goldfish wedged between a powerhead that is used for ...
A: Poor little guy. I don't think there is much else you can do but keep him isolated to see if he ...
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| Betta:repeat shredding of fin | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I have had my betta for 6 plus months now. Betta has a 5 gallon tank. Only fish. No filter, but ...
A: It isn't normal to have tattered fins but some Bettas will have recurrences of finrot once they get ...
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| sick beta | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I've had a beta for about a year now. He was in a small aquarium with a live plant. The beta lives ...
A: Poor guy. Just keep changing his water very frequently. Even daily isn't too much. It will help ...
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| Betta constipation? | 10/8/2007 |
Q: 1.5 gal. tank, 1 male betta fish (only fish in tank), about 3 yrs old, airstone/tube/undergravel ...
A: It could be constipation. Try "fasting" him for three days. That means no food of any kind for three ...
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| betta compatibility | 10/8/2007 |
Q: just bought a 10 gal tank and put a divider down the middle, i have a female betta on each side and ...
A: You have to take it very slow with a new tank. The beneficial bacteria in a new tank isn't mature ...
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| my brkoen betta | 9/29/2007 |
Q: i went to the pet store last weekend to buy a betta and saw one there who had clearly been in a ...
A: Poor guy! I'm so glad you were able to take him to your house. Hopefully he's still able to recover. ...
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| breeding bala sharks | 9/29/2007 |
Q: currently i have one bala shark, recently i began thinking about getting another so i can breed ...
A: Balas really can't be sexed by looking at them. Females get rounder bellies than males but many will ...
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| constipation | 9/28/2007 |
Q: i have looked on the internet and i have self diagnosed his problem as constipation due to ...
A: The irritation in his intestines bothering his swim bladder may be coming from the dried foods ...
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| Goldfish lethargic | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 20-25 Litre bowl with air filter, gravels and water plants and 4 smallish goldfish. ...
A: Your tank is just too small for goldfish. Each one needs at least 40 liters (ten gallons). Goldfish ...
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| Sexing mollies | 9/16/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend bought four mollies to try to feed to his new shark. That plan has since fallen through ...
A: Mollies do have a habit of surprising us don't they? ;-) To sex them, look at the bottom back ...
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| Fancy tail gold fish | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I have 2 fancy tail gold fish, and all of a sudden they both are sitting on the bottom of the tank, ...
A: Make a 25% water change and check the levels of ammonia and nitrites. I know you checked the water ...
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| fish | 9/14/2007 |
Q: i have a question my fish have been stay at the bottom of the tank and they never go near the top ...
A: You'll have to help me out a bit and tell me more about your tank and the fish; Is this a new ...
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| fish death | 9/13/2007 |
Q: we recently bought a new 70 lt tank and two new fish. we kept our previous 2 fish in the old tank ...
A: I suspect it's all from "New Tank Syndrome". Make partial water changes to help keep the others as ...
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| goldfish boyancy | 9/13/2007 |
Q: our goldfish seems to have boyancy problems at times and always stays on top. then it seems as if ...
A: Your little guys just need a bigger tank and I think the problem will improve and perhaps correct ...
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| free swimming "things" in my aquarium | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 10gal tank full of guppies. I just noticed these small semi clear dots swimming in my tank. ...
A: They are probably daphnia, rotifers or some other harmless pond critter. You can do an internet ...
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| ammonia in tank | 9/12/2007 |
Q: Ok...I had a 55 gallon tank for over 20 years. Gave that up until my child wanted a tank. Got her a ...
A: Ammonia is very normal for a new tank. It's from fish waste. The beneficial bacteria in your filter, ...
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| Possible Ich | 9/12/2007 |
Q: My tank has been set up for over five years. It is 125 gallons and has about 17 Chiclids 2 Bala ...
A: Go back to the store for some ich medicine and get aquarium salt and melafix too. The salt weakens ...
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| lionhead's werid behaviour | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I just got a lionhead and I noticed that it would stop and lay on its head, vertically straight with ...
A: I'm so glad to be able to help! Your tank sounds like just about the right size for them. Peas and ...
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| Injured Fish | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have a small Black Moor, Telescope, and Bubble Eye Goldfish all in one 10 gallon tank. I've only ...
A: The sick one is probably experiencing stress from ammonia buildup. New tanks will have a lot of that ...
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| red cap | 9/12/2007 |
Q: i have a red cap that has developed one large red bump with a white center near its rear fins and ...
A: It sounds like ulcers caused by a bacterial infection. He needs an antibiotic from the fish store ...
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| green spotted puffer fish | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 gallon tank with a molly, a zebra danio,head/tail light fish. We just bought a green ...
A: He definitely needs a bigger tank, or at least a separate one, and very soon. He will kill your ...
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| Old Goldfish | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I have had my goldfish since 2001 when I won them at a fair. I believe they are considered feeder ...
A: He's actually not that old. Goldfish live to be twenty years old so he's basically still a ...
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| lionhead's werid behaviour | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I just got a lionhead and I noticed that it would stop and lay on its head, vertically straight with ...
A: He may be stressed or he is simply relaxing a bit once in awhile. Goldfish don't always swim ...
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| split tail goldfish sick | 9/10/2007 |
Q: i have a goldfish that has been sitting at the bottom of tank and is breathing heavy not eating..her ...
A: The tank is just too small for goldfish to stay healthy. Goldfish need 10 gallons just for one to ...
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| Betta Fish Question | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My betta fish keeps floating to the surface of the water in his fish bowl. I just did a water ...
A: It sounds like a swim bladder problem. It is often related to constipation. Here is a web page about ...
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| Bettas | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I just bought 6 fish, 1 frog, and 1 betta. Is there any way I can put all of these fish in the same ...
A: Bettas can indeed be kept in community tanks. However, it depends on what size tank they share and ...
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| Molly fish are sick! | 9/9/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I set up a fish tank about a month ago. It's a 10 gallon tank and we have 3 molly ...
A: Your tank is very new and may still be in the break-in period. The break-in is very stressful on ...
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| Fish caught in filter | 9/9/2007 |
Q: We have a 10 gallon tank with a few small tropical fish, mostly Zebra and Leopard Danios, with a ...
A: You will need to break up the intake water flow a bit. This can be accomplished by using a wadded up ...
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| Black moor making bubbles? | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a small black moor. He was doing fine for a few days and then the water got ...
A: If the cloudiness is a greenish color, it's algae. If it's whitish, it's from New Tank Syndrome. ...
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| beta | 9/8/2007 |
Q: my beta has recently started to have some greenish looking growth on its face. we have another one ...
A: It may be a bacterial infection or a fungus and algae has become trapped in the material that is ...
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| Ich and new tank setup | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I have had a tank for about 2 weeks now and have followed all the guidlines to breaking in the tank ...
A: The stress of having a new home will cause ick outbreaks. The parasite can easily take advantage of ...
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| Guarami | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I have had my 10gl tank for almost month. I am new to the hobby, but have continuously done reading ...
A: If you can't see any outward symptoms of disease it may be an internal problem. He may need to be ...
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| Goldfish | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I have a goldfish who is about 6 years old, the last couple of days he has just laid at the bottom ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like either a water quality issue or a swim bladder problem. Make a water change ...
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| my new fantail | 9/5/2007 |
Q: i got a new fantail last weekend and have noticed that he swims upside down most of the time and it ...
A: He is definitely not having fun I'm afraid. He is having a problem with his swim bladder. The swim ...
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| After a fish dies... | 9/4/2007 |
Q: My fish is very sick, and definitely going to die, no amount of antibiotics, injections, or surgery ...
A: Oh, that's a shame. Poor guy. I'm so sorry you have both had to go through such trauma. He's had you ...
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| beta fish | 9/4/2007 |
Q: i am bailey and i have my beta in almost a gallon tank he has been not doing well we think he is ...
A: There are several things that might help him but since I don't know what you have already tried, ...
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| placostamus | 9/4/2007 |
Q: There is clear stringy stuff coming out of my placostumus. It is all over the tank. Can you tell ...
A: It sounds like a digestive problem. Sometimes a fish will have stringy feces when it has in internal ...
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| Bubble fish | 9/3/2007 |
Q: My first question is that I don't know how to tell if my fish is a girl or boy My second question ...
A: I'm assuming by "bubble fish" that you mean a Bubble-Eye Goldfish. Unless it's breeding season you ...
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| mollie ?disease | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 28 gal tank set up for 2 weeks. We started with a silver molly (male) then added a black ...
A: It's probably feces. It sounds like your molly is simply constipated. A very long fecal string ...
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| breeding molly's | 9/3/2007 |
Q: We have 3 dalmation mollys in a 30 gallon tank. About a month ago we noticed 6 fry. Sadly we were ...
A: They can have new babies about every 6 weeks or so. The average litter size is about 30 if I ...
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| Goldfish problem | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have had three comet goldfish die of the same thing. No-one can identify the problem. Have had ...
A: If the scales appear to be extended and make the body look somewhat like a "pinecone" it's a ...
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| copper oranda | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I bought a copper oranda about 6 months ago. It is in a 30 gallon tank with 6 common goldfish ...
A: It is quite normal for goldfish to change color all their lives until they reach their full size. ...
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| gourami with scales missing | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I have a gourami, in a 20 gallon tank with 5 platys and 3 loaches. The gourami appears to have ...
A: Redness usually indicates a bacterial infection. He may have injured himself somehow and the ...
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| Black moore | 9/1/2007 |
Q: my brother just got a fish tank for his birthday and yesterday he got four fish in a ten gallon ...
A: A new tank has to go through what is called the "break-in period" and it can be very stressful on ...
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| calico fantail symptom | 9/1/2007 |
Q: My calico fantail has started resting at the bottom of the tank, nose up. It is still eating ...
A: Unless you can see something physically wrong with him, it may be the water. Change 25% of the water ...
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| desease | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I bought 3 fantails last week. They are in a three gallon tank. They have rotten fins and they dont ...
A: Poor guys. They need help right away. The tank is just far too small for them. Waste toxins are ...
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| black more | 8/31/2007 |
Q: hey chris i just brought a black more yesterday and he seemed to be fine at first but now he keeps ...
A: He may just be relaxing in his new home. Fish don't move constantly 24 hours a day and will settle ...
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| Mollie diseased? ASAP | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have this mollie and i noticed today that its tail has a sort of furry white mouldy looking thing ...
A: The water changes for the sick one will definitely help. I hope he feels better soon. Your main tank ...
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| Mollie diseased? ASAP | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I have this mollie and i noticed today that its tail has a sort of furry white mouldy looking thing ...
A: It could be a bacterial or fungal infection. You will need to treat with a medication from your ...
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| molly fish | 8/30/2007 |
Q: 4 mixed fruit fuitfish, 2 mollies one adult and 1 baby, 1 of the fish that cleans your tank,2 red ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by "her skit used to be down..." Could you please clarify? I do know ...
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| personality change, laying at bottom of bowl | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I was given my first and only fish at Xmas Eve - a lovely scarlett colored Betta fish. I have a 1 ...
A: It sounds like constipation and it's affecting his swim bladder. He may need more fiber in his diet. ...
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| betta fish ill | 8/29/2007 |
Q: My betta fish has developed what appears to be a huge bulge on his chest. It starts right after his ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like an internal infection or some other internal problem such as cancer. I ...
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| Stocking | 8/29/2007 |
Q: As you will see from the questions answered below my tank is over-crowded. That being said I would ...
A: Actually your tank isn't really overstocked much, if at all. Make weekly changes of 25% and vacuum ...
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| Sick betta | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Please help with my betta. I've had him for about four months and am taking care of him as best as I ...
A: Fasting alone may not have been enough. The pea may help him after another fast, or even epsom salt. ...
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| Jack Dempsey cichlid eggs | 8/28/2007 |
Q: How long does it take for Jack Dempsey eggs to hatch?Also, They were just laid and they are a ...
A: The eggs usually hatch in about 3 days. The new eggs are usually kind of a greenish color, if I ...
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| Betta | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a betta and he hasn't eaten at all now for 4-5 days. My friend also bought a ...
A: There are several possible causes for loss of appetite in new bettas. The most common is that he ...
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| Gold Fish Hurt? | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I got a fan tail orange gold fish and it was dropped on the floor. Now it is always up at the top ...
A: Poor guy. He has experienced a pretty serious trauma so it may take him some time to recover from ...
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| Betta has colored lumps and fins are curling | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have had my betta for almost 6 months. I am diligent about the 25% water change once a week. He ...
A: Curling fins in bettas is often a genetic trait. Professional breeders try to breed this out of ...
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| planaria and mesh bags | 8/26/2007 |
Q: what are some house hold items that i can use for mesh bags to get rid of planaria(for the meat). i ...
A: I would use a small jar instead. They will climb the sides and get in there easily since they will ...
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| Gourami | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 125 gallon tank, that we filled last week. We have an eheim filter 2250. We purchased ...
A: If there is no ammonia or other toxins present I would suspect illness of some type. The most common ...
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| goldfish losing its life | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I have a Dragontail Goldfish that was doing fine for 6 months. Then, today i'm seeing it floating on ...
A: His tank is too small and without a filter and weekly water changes, waste toxins are poisoning him. ...
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| stunted growth area | 8/25/2007 |
Q: Chris. I have a chebunkin goldfish and along with another they have both been happily living in a ...
A: The tank is just too small. Shibunkins are a type of goldfish that grow to a very large size of at ...
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| Goldfish fed peas yet STILL upside down :( | 8/24/2007 |
Q: Hey there, I have a goldfish (approx 15cms long, from head to end of tail, poss fantail goldfish?? ...
A: Fast her for 3 days (no food at all for 3 days) and then feed her the peas only and no other foods. ...
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| beta fish and compatibility with other fishes | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I love beta fish and i have a female beta, i have a 25 gallon tank. i have a charcoal filter and ...
A: Actually, your female betta is tropical fish that needs a water temperature of at least 76f all the ...
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| fish stroke? | 8/24/2007 |
Q: We had our heater malfunction and the water got up over 100 before we caught it. We had one already ...
A: What a shame. I've had heaters freak out too before too. Certainly not fun. The best you can do is ...
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| sexing balloon mollies | 8/23/2007 |
Q: i bought 2 balloon mollies and they couldn't tell if its a male or a female.. i've read that males ...
A: It's actually easier than you may think and is the same in guppies, swordtails and platies too. The ...
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| Red Bellied Pirahnas | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I just bought two pirahnas and placed them in a five gallon tank. My pirahnas are acting very ...
A: Red Bellied Piranha are not the constantly vicious beasts portrayed in the movies. They are ...
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| Fungus or Ick? | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I just got my first tank, an eclipse system 12(12 gallon). I did everything: pre-treated the water, ...
A: If the spots look like grains of salt it is indeed ick. You will need to get some medication for it. ...
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| help! i think my fish is pregnant! | 8/22/2007 |
Q: i just bought a Dalmatian molly from the pet store and she was kind of bigger than the others so i ...
A: If she has been in a tank with males within the last year, she's most likely carrying babies. When ...
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| breeding oscars | 8/21/2007 |
Q: my Oscars have been spawning every 2 weeks for 8 weeks now the eggs get fertilized cause i watch my ...
A: Sometimes one of the parents is infertile. The male may be doing his job but basically 'shooting ...
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| betta breeding | 8/21/2007 |
Q: Also what size of should the spawning tank be? I have a pretty big bowl with plants and a hearty ...
A: They can indeed be bred together because they are both Betta Splendens. They just have different fin ...
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| I think my fish is sick!! | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I think my betas sick!! She hasn't been eating and she just stays around the bottom of the tank. Is ...
A: Fish can go more than 2 weeks with no food at all so temporarily it is okay. Sometimes until a sick ...
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| I think my fish is sick!! | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I think my betas sick!! She hasn't been eating and she just stays around the bottom of the tank. Is ...
A: Poor guy. He may have a swim bladder problem if he can't seem to rise upward in the water. Here is a ...
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| Fish deaths without symptoms | 8/20/2007 |
Q: i have a 3foot tank which has been set up since may. i keep approx 20guppies, 2 bumble bee gobies, ...
A: It's possible the tank is overcrowded but unless I know all the dimensions of your tank such as ...
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| Betta's Bulgy Nostril | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I've got another question! My older male Betta, Elmo, was discovered as passed away this morning.. ...
A: It may be a bacterial infection from an injury. Keep her water very clean and if it seems necessary, ...
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| Betta growth on head by eye | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I have had my betta in a 5 gallon tank all by itslef with some sort of rotating wheel on top where ...
A: It could be a bacterial infection but it's really hard to say. Fish can also develop warts, tumors, ...
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| black mollies | 8/18/2007 |
Q: i just bought a pair of male and female black mollies. there is something hanging off of the female ...
A: If it's hanging off of her body somehwere it definately isn't normal but maybe something is just ...
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| Sick bettas | 8/18/2007 |
Q: We bought two male bettas (one red, one blue) on July 26th. They reside in a divided filterless ...
A: They have gone into shock for some reason. Just give them time to recover and hopefully they will do ...
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| frogs injuring fish | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I should have know better. I put two ryunkin and a fantail/oranda in the same tank as albino frogs, ...
A: Sounds like you have the frogs in a good tank. I'm glad you were able to put them in a 30 gallon. ...
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| platy with puffed out scales | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Our little orange platy has been very healthy until tonight when I noticed his scales are puffed ...
A: Poor little guy. His condition is known as dropsy. Fluid is building up in his body for some reason. ...
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| frogs injuring fish | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I should have know better. I put two ryunkin and a fantail/oranda in the same tank as albino frogs, ...
A: It could be the frogs or it could just be finrot. If it looks better after the frogs are out of ...
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| mollies | 8/16/2007 |
Q: i spoke to you before about putting a divider in there and you said its not the best way to breed ...
A: Some male mollies just prefer certain females, especially if they are the same color type. They may ...
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| mollies | 8/16/2007 |
Q: i spoke to you before about putting a divider in there and you said its not the best way to breed ...
A: They are fine being separated because he will just chase her too much. They aren't sad, it's purely ...
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| Gold fish loosing lips | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have 3 goldfish in a 20gal tank. Right after I brought them home all 3 developed the white spots ...
A: It sounds like mouth rot which is caused by a bacterial infection. Make a 25% water change to help ...
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| gold fish | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I have a white goldfish I have had four 4 years. I notice today it looks as if it has blood under it ...
A: It sounds like a bacterial infection. It could be septicemia so if that's it he needs help as soon ...
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| Please help! | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Our family has owned this fish for a very long time, but we are unsure what type of fish it is. It ...
A: The salt-specks are probably a parasite called ick. There are a couple of different approaches to ...
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| Sick Betta? | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I have a red betta in a 3 gallon tank. I change his water about every two weeks using the Splendid ...
A: It sounds like a swim bladder issue that could be related to digestion. Some float and some sink to ...
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| Chocolate Cichlid swim bladder | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I have a Chocolate cichlid and something is wrong with its swim bladder, I just got him and he was ...
A: Since he was already affected when you got him it really would be best to take him back there for a ...
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| My new fish tank | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I got three elephant nose fish yesterday (each 8-10cm)in my 70liter fish tank, I got some live and ...
A: I'm so glad everything else has gone pretty well so far. Fin rot is a water quality related issue. I ...
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| Sick Cichlid | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 8-9 year old Red Devil Cichlid. He is about a foot long, and is currently being housed in a ...
A: I don't think it's his swim bladder. His waste and respiration are just putting out too much ammonia ...
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| Oscar - lethargic behavior | 8/13/2007 |
Q: Oscar was in a 30 gal tank for 1 1/2 years with a plecosamus. Moved one week ago to a 55 gal tank. ...
A: The tank is very new so it undoubtedly has a high level of ammonia in it from "New Tank Syndrome". ...
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| Red Spots on Goldfish tail. | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have one goldfish in a 20 gal. tank that is established. All readinds are good ie. ph, ammonia, ...
A: Goldfish are pretty messy guys and tend to be quite prone to red spots and ulcers. Even though we ...
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| betta fish disease? | 8/13/2007 |
Q: Three days ago my betta started sulking around at the bottom of his tank, however, due to the fact ...
A: You've taken very good care of him to have lived such a long life. It sounds like his age is taking ...
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| Pleco with weird growth | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I had a question about my pleco. My tank is new, only been two weeks since I set it up. Tank is 29 ...
A: It's probably from the elevated ammonia. It burns the skin, eyes and gills. Your tank is still in ...
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| Feeding | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I just leave my first experience with goldfishes. I got 2 goldfishes and a tank 3 days ago. I ll ...
A: Feeding every other day is just fine. There is a more serious problem though. The tank is in the ...
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| platy/mollies pregnant? | 8/11/2007 |
Q: 50 gallon i have 2 female black mollies, 2 female silver mollies & 1 silver male mollie, 3 female ...
A: You can keep more than one mother together but they will eat their own as well as each other's ...
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| platy/mollies pregnant? | 8/10/2007 |
Q: 50 gallon i have 2 female black mollies, 2 female silver mollies & 1 silver male mollie, 3 female ...
A: Generally if there are males in the tank with them, the females will have babies inside them. It ...
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| sick beta?? | 8/10/2007 |
Q: We just bought two betas. Each of them are in their own one gallon fish bowl with the same set ups, ...
A: He sounds pretty healthy to me! What he is doing is called "flaring". He's trying to make himself ...
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| Really concerned about my betta | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have a red betta. I got him about a month ago. He's in a gallon fish bowl. He's the only fish ...
A: He may have been stressed from the dirty water. If the plant died it would contribute to it too. ...
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| bala sharks | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have ask you questions before and I am satisfaced with your answers. =) So here is the problem I ...
A: Hmmm. That doesn't sound good. What does the ball look like? Fuzzy? smooth? Lumpy? What color is it? ...
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| fish | 8/9/2007 |
Q: hi i need to know when my guppies and swordtail will give out the babies they all have great big ...
A: I really can't give you a "delivery date" or anything like that, but there are clues that can narrow ...
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| betta | 8/9/2007 |
Q: My son just purchased a Betta, and it looks like there are floating "clouds" in the water, which ...
A: His waste will cause cloudiness in the water. The water may be dirty and just needs to be changed. ...
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| breeding | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I am fairly young but very interested in the creatures that breath through gills. I have had a 20 ...
A: A 3 gallon is really too small to breed any kind of fish. If you were to get a 20 gallon or larger ...
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| Fin Rot or something... | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have one male betta fish in a one gallon tank with underwater filter. He is about an inch long. I ...
A: Fin and Tail Rot can be a very persistent disease. It is usually related to water quality but ...
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| Is my fish sick?? | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I just purchased four goldfish yesterday (8/6/07). Two fan tails, two regular. One of the fantails ...
A: I'm so sorry you were not given information about new tanks sooner, as well as being misled about ...
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| Fin Rot or something... | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have one male betta fish in a one gallon tank with underwater filter. He is about an inch long. I ...
A: Fin and Tail Rot can be a very persistent disease. It is usually related to water quality but ...
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| fantail goldfish | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I have a fantail that is very fat... the pet store lady told me she is pregnant and will have her ...
A: Goldfish do lay eggs but you have to have a long tank or pond of 30 gallons or larger with thick ...
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| Fins /Nitrite | 8/5/2007 |
Q: Chris I have a pickle of a question, first I have a barracks system for my fish, but it does have a ...
A: If the nitrites are often elevated I would say it's just too crowded with fish for the surface area ...
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| What to do when babies arrive. | 8/5/2007 |
Q: We just set up our first tank for our daughter a week ago. It's a 20g tank with five neon tetras, ...
A: Live bearing fish such as mollies and platies will all have babies about every 4 weeks. Add lots of ...
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| shubunker | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I have a shubunker about 2 years old. It has been in a fiftyfive gallon tank with 3 other gold fish. ...
A: It sounds like it could be a constipation problem. He may need more fiber in his diet. Start first ...
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| Gourami | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I bought 3 pearl gourami a week ago and noticed one of them have a small bump on top of his head. ...
A: It sounds like a fish louse also known as "Argulus". You definitely have the right idea on what to ...
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| convict convicts | 8/4/2007 |
Q: 2 years 90 gal. convicts,gouramis,tetras,tigerbarbs,pleco penguin somthing once a week 25% my female ...
A: It sounds like your female may be getting ready to spawn. Keep in mind that if she does, the other ...
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| Freshwater Angelfire & Babies | 8/4/2007 |
Q: Okay, first to answer your above questions, my tank is a 55 gallon set up for over a year. I have 5 ...
A: The babies that died may have had deformities, organ failure or infections that you simply couldn't ...
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| Broken Fin | 8/3/2007 |
Q: My fish is around two/three inches, I dont know what type of fish he is but he is black and quite ...
A: His fin isn't the problem I'm afraid. The tank is just too small for him. Change his water every day ...
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| Save my goldfish....please! | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 15lt tank, 1 goldfish, 1 smaller feeder fish and 2 littler fish (I think zebra fish?). We ...
A: That's too bad. I'm so sorry you have been misled about what your goldfish need. The tank is just ...
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| URGENT ..Sick Beta - I think Blu may be dying..PLEASE HELP | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I have had my beta fish, Blu for a little over two years. He lives in my office at work in a flower ...
A: Poor Blu. It sounds like swim bladder failure. The problem with swim bladder issues is that we can't ...
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| 12 in tiger oscar attaching the glass | 8/2/2007 |
Q: .how can i balance my amonia ,nitirates an nitrites ty very much plz help ps i have 2 oscars ...
A: He is probably seeing his reflection or something. Try to change the decorations to camoflage the ...
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| New Molly Fry | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Ok, my orange molly just gave birth to about forty fry!! I have a 25 gallon aquarium already ...
A: You would have to ask PetSmart about it. If they won't take them you could ask local fish stores ...
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| Betta Fish Floating | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I've had this particular betta fish for about a year now, and for the span of his life he has lived ...
A: Poor little guy. It sounds like his swim bladder has failed. It may have become plugged from ...
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| Pregnant Molly and Platy | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I would really appreciate any help you can give me as I am new to the fish world. I have a 10 ...
A: It really is a guessing game with livebearers. They can even have babies of different ages inside ...
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| new platy owner | 8/1/2007 |
Q: my platy just had babies. i'm new to this kind of fish- now the 2 adult fish are swimming tail to ...
A: Sounds like they may be "getting romantic" again already. If you only have one female in there it ...
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| black ghost | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have a black ghost, he looks like someone took a piece of chalk and wrote on him. He is not ...
A: I'm glad he's doing better. They were probably fighting for hiding places or just flat out don't ...
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| pregnant platty | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have a large pregnant female, who is constantly surface swimming, accompanied by another who seems ...
A: It sounds like she's stressed. It could be related to having babies but it may be something else ...
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| Melafix and Stress Coat | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I moved states and ended up bringing my soon-to-be-ex husband's abandoned three silver dollar fishes ...
A: Keep doing the water changes and vacuum the gravel very lightly. There may be a lot of crud down ...
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| Outdoor FW Aq & pH | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have an outdoor 58 gallon F/W setup (2 connected 29 gallon tanks) w/ a large pond filter in Miami ...
A: It might work. You will have to monitor the pH and hardness as time goes by to be sure it doesn't ...
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| Melafix and Stress Coat | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I moved states and ended up bringing my soon-to-be-ex husband's abandoned three silver dollar fishes ...
A: Keep using the stress coat, melafix and salt. That's actually all your fish need. Once the crisis is ...
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| dying goldfish | 7/23/2007 |
Q: how can i save my dying goldfish
A: I don't know without details. I need to know more such as what his symptoms are, what size his tank ...
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| lump on gold fish | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I have a gold fish with an approximate 4 mm lump, standing proud about 2mm, at the base of the ...
A: I wouldn't do surgery. It's too risky if you aren't experienced and could spread something to the ...
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| black ghost | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I have a black ghost, he looks like someone took a piece of chalk and wrote on him. He is not ...
A: Black Ghosts can turn pale from illness, lack of hiding places or water quality problems. Without ...
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| Betta fish and exhaling bubbles | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I have a silly question about my male betta. He is probably a year old, 2.5 g tank set up about 3 ...
A: He's getting older now so he's probably just less efficient at filling his labyrinth than he used to ...
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| beta fish | 7/22/2007 |
Q: My beta fish developed this blue spot on his side near his tail and it is getting bigger and ...
A: Without details about his setup, diet, maintenance schedule, etc, it's hard for me to say what could ...
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| Dying fish | 7/14/2007 |
Q: Recently, over the past couple of weeks, my 10 gallon tank was badly infested with "pea soup" green ...
A: It sounds like the ammonia and/or the nitrites spiked and then went down before you could test it. ...
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| dying fish!! | 7/14/2007 |
Q: hey Chris i just came back from a 10 day holiday... i have 2 goldfish and while i was away, my fish ...
A: The only thing I can think of you can try is aggressive airation. Get an air pump and hook it to an ...
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| mollie fish eye problem | 7/13/2007 |
Q: i have had this fish for over a year i have two Mollies and 2 goldfish ,tank has been set up for ...
A: I really don't think there is much you can do. There are diseases that cause the inside of a fish's ...
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| dying fish!! | 7/13/2007 |
Q: hey Chris i just came back from a 10 day holiday... i have 2 goldfish and while i was away, my fish ...
A: I think you've pretty much done everything possible to help them at this point. They just need time ...
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| angelfish breeding | 7/13/2007 |
Q: setup 3 yrs. 155 gallons, angels,tetras,tigerbarbs,platys,30 in all,I know sexing angels is hard I ...
A: Make lots of water changes. Fresh clean water encourages fish to breed. Replace 25% of the tank ...
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| Am I doing anything wrong? | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if I'm doing anything wrong with either the space in my tank or which species I put ...
A: He's actually happy right where he is. You just don't want to leave him there because he will eat ...
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| Am I doing anything wrong? | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if I'm doing anything wrong with either the space in my tank or which species I ...
A: I can definately help you. Looks like you had little to no help from the fish store. That's really a ...
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| vertical swimming and fuzzy | 7/11/2007 |
Q: My daughter was given a comet goldfish about 2 weeks ago. I transfered "Goldy" to a 2.5 gallon ...
A: The tank is just too small and she may have developed an infection too. Change 50% of the water ...
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| My poor betta | 7/11/2007 |
Q: well I've been cleaning out his tank every two three days at least 2 a week. Hes in one of those ...
A: I would suspect a gill infection. It could be bacterial but could also be parasitic. Use either ...
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| Freshwater goldfish | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have two goldfish, one fancy potbellied orange and one ordinary goldfish black, white and orange. ...
A: It does sound like white spot, commonly called "ick" or "ich". It is caused by a parasite and you ...
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| black moors | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 10-gallon aquarium that was inhabited for several months by only a very large older ...
A: A ten gallon is just too small for them. Goldfish actually need at least 10 gallons per fish so your ...
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| New tank set up? | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I've been reading through some of your previous questions, I'm new to the tropical tank world and am ...
A: There may be too much waste in the system too soon. Feed lightly for awhile until it stabilizes. ...
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| new sturgeon with a bent back | 7/9/2007 |
Q: i just bought a sturgeon and i put him in the tank and hes not doin so well he has a bent back and ...
A: That sounds pretty bad I'm afraid. Once they start acting like that they don't usually make it. It ...
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| new betta tank | 7/9/2007 |
Q: How Big - 2.5 rectangular tank Type of Fish - None yet, soon to be Betta How Many - Going to be ...
A: I think there is still something wrong with the thermometer in your tank. Get a brand new one. The ...
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| new betta tank | 7/8/2007 |
Q: How Big - 2.5 rectangular tank Type of Fish - None yet, soon to be Betta How Many - Going to be ...
A: A tank without a filter really isn't going to have a chance to go through the break-in period, ...
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| gourami who might have fungus | 7/8/2007 |
Q: We had a cyanobacteria problem which we recently treated with a 7-day round of antibiotics. Did ...
A: It sounds like it could be a fungus called saprolegnia. It injects a toxin that can paralyze a fish ...
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| Fish Deaths please reply ASAP | 7/7/2007 |
Q: How long has your tank been set up? -month or so How big? -20 gallon What type of fish? -only two ...
A: The good news here is that you don't have to buy anything to help your fish, but it will take some ...
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| Siamese Fighter Fish | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I have 2 siamese fighter fish, both set up in individual medium sized bowls. I change the water ...
A: If you can shine a desk lamp or something at the betta tanks it will help warm them up. Hopefully ...
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| female beta and eating | 7/6/2007 |
Q: she's really cute and small but Im afraid that she's sick because when she eats her pellets she ...
A: The food may be too large, or she just doesn't like it. Crunch the pellets smaller and if that ...
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| Sick Betta has now died | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I just sent you a question re my sick Betta but too late - he has just died. I thought the way he ...
A: I'm so sorry you lost him. Sometimes in spite of our best efforts there's just nothing you can do. ...
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| black moor upside down | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Help! We have a black moor in with 2 fantail goldfish all in a 10 gal tank. Don't change water but ...
A: He may need medication for bacterial infection and a change in diet for the swim bladder issue. Use ...
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| MY FISH DIED | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I HAD 2 CREAMCICLE MOLLYS FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS AND I WAS CLEANING THE TANK FOR THE FIRST TIME AND WHEN ...
A: Poor little guy. It sounds like shock. Sometimes it just happens even when we take precautions, but ...
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| Contemplating surgery on male Beta w/tumor | 7/4/2007 |
Q: Chris...I somehow found a question similar to mine and liked your reply. I clicked on all the links ...
A: The alcohol method is used for euthanizing and not actually for anesthetic. It would probably damage ...
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| water change during cycle start - help amonia levels too high | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have a new 16 gallon tank for around four weeks now with two oranda goldfish in there. I have ...
A: It's a shame that the fish store people don't know how important it is to keep the ammonia level low ...
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| Fish for my daughter | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I just read one of your articles about the keeping goldfish and that they are more maintenance as ...
A: The type of fish really depends on what size tank you will have. For a ten gallon or larger, there ...
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| My Swordtail Fish | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I have 2 black swordtails, and my female swordtail had some babies, but we only found 1 alive. She ...
A: Swordtail moms can indeed have babies later on after one or more are delivered. The eggs inside her ...
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| betta | 7/3/2007 |
Q: My daughter's pet Betta has been swimming in spirals since she cleaned his bowl last night. What do ...
A: He may have gone into shock. There's really not much you can do but wait. If you haven't used a ...
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| my betta | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I just got my first Betta and I've only had him for about a week. Everything was really great but ...
A: It is normal for male bettas to "flare" and some do it quite often. They flare at their mates as ...
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| fish tank | 7/2/2007 |
Q: we recently purchased a mini-bow 2.5 aquarium with full hood.we only have one gold fish which my 3 ...
A: I really hate to have to tell you this now that you already have it set up, but the 2.5 isn't nearly ...
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| Little gold fishes biting at big gold fishes | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I have noticed for a couple of days now, that our 5 little gold fishes are wither biting or picking ...
A: Your question was submitted to what's called the "question pool" and I have an answer for you so I ...
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| small black moor fish acts crazy | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a new black moor fish. I put him in a 55 galllon aquarium. I just put him in there. ...
A: He may be experiencing shock from being moved to a new home or is trying to get used to the water ...
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| Fish Behavior | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I have recently set up (about two months ago)a 59l cold/fresh water tank with five fish - two ...
A: Fish sometimes enjoy the water current in certain areas more than others. It may be that there is ...
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| Black Spots and Brief Movement | 6/30/2007 |
Q: Please help! I returned from vacation today to find my fish huddled up in a ball at the corner of ...
A: Poor little gal. The black spots are probably caused by ammonia burns. It sounds like the vacation ...
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| dirty tank | 6/29/2007 |
Q: hey i have a 33 galon with 3 barbs 2 penguins, 2 bala shark, a pink gourami and a loach. I had this ...
A: If the water itself is green it's a form of algae known as suspended or planktonic algae. Since ...
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| My Goldfish :( | 6/29/2007 |
Q: My tank has been set up for over a year now, its about a gallon or two I am not sure on the exact ...
A: The tank is just too small for goldfish to live a very long life. Each goldfish needs 10 gallons and ...
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| FEEDER GOLDFISH | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I have feeder goldfish and was just wondering what they eat besides basic fish food
A: Here are good pages about goldfish diet and another on what they need for living conditions and ...
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| red oscar | 6/23/2007 |
Q: how do you cure a oscar with a swim bladder problem
A: Swim Bladder problems have many possible causes but only a couple of them are treatable. ...
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| female betta fish | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I have had this beta for 6 months, and all of a sudden it has a swollen belly and what looks to be ...
A: As long as you rinse your hands completely before you scoop him up it's fine to move him that way. ...
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| fat goldfish | 6/17/2007 |
Q: We have a 25 gallon tank with a goldfish and catfish in it.The goldfish is about 4 inches long and ...
A: You may need to give her a dose of Cod Liver Oil. It works as a laxative. Just wet a clean paper ...
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| lump on fish belly | 6/16/2007 |
Q: My daughter has a white mountain minnow in a 2 gallon tank. The minnow shares the tank with a ...
A: Since it happened overnight it could just be constipation. Fish often overeat on their favorite ...
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| Betta Lighting | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 2.5 gallon tank with a divider, housing a male and female betta on each side. They seem to ...
A: I think you are doing just fine if it works for you. I have two tanks that the lights are on 24/7 ...
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| FLOATING BETTA - 4 WEEKS NOW | 6/15/2007 |
Q: "Hi, I hope you can help me. You are the third expert on this site I have asked... My poor Betta, ...
A: There really isn't any timeline for a cure for SBD. Even if the initial cause is eliminated the swim ...
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| Angelfish | 6/15/2007 |
Q: My angelfish have laid eggs two times the first they were eaten.And now they laid their eggs on my ...
A: It's pretty common to have this happen with inexperienced angelfish parents. It's also possible your ...
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| Fish swimming vertical | 6/14/2007 |
Q: We have a ten gallon tank that we have had for a year with two mollies and six red tetras. They ...
A: Fish will naturally pick on others that aren't acting normal. It's just what fish do. It's hard to ...
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| very sick beta | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I got my Beta, Squishy, about 4 months ago. He looked so sad in the little plastic cup in the store. ...
A: He needs a stronger medicine and a water change every day to get his immune system working as well ...
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| sick betta | 6/14/2007 |
Q: Alex. I bought my betta, Max, 1 year and 3 months ago. I rescued him from a store shelf where two ...
A: You've certainly done your homework and I'm sure this has all been a learning experience for you ...
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| My new fish tank | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I got three elephant nose fish yesterday (each 8-10cm)in my 70liter fish tank, I got some live and ...
A: It's great to hear from you again! I'm so glad all your fish have survived. There are several ...
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| fish disease | 6/13/2007 |
Q: My fish have small white spots all over there fins. I did some reserch and found out it is called ...
A: Ick (also called ich) is a parasite. Make a water change of 25% in your tank to reduce the numbers ...
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| beta eyes.... | 6/12/2007 |
Q: i have one beta in the tank with two more fish, they have been together for a bout 6 months and no ...
A: I've never been able to effectively get rid of those pesky flies either when they show up in my ...
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| tiger barb floating face down | 6/12/2007 |
Q: i just started my tank a week ago, i used all spring water from my nearest grocery store, and i have ...
A: Tiger Barbs can be pretty aggressive. Rosy barbs are on the tame side compared to those little ...
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| sick betta | 6/10/2007 |
Q: Alex. I bought my betta, Max, 1 year and 3 months ago. I rescued him from a store shelf where two ...
A: You've done a good job in rescuing and caring for Max all this time. Your efforts have given him a ...
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| New betta with colunmaris and septicemia? | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My question is regarding the new betta I got. I'm certainly no expert, but I've been keeping bettas ...
A: Poor guy. It definitely looks like a bacterial infection. I would use Kanamycin, or "Maracyn Two" if ...
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| Mixing fish | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have just three fish in a 10 gallon tank and i was wanting to put a beta into a my tank. I have an ...
A: The tank is actually too small for the fish you already have and they are all types that would hurt ...
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| Goldfish help | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I just bought two fish, a comet goldfish and a fantail goldfish. I have them in a 5 gallon tank. I ...
A: He may be sick but it may just be part of his normal body shape. Do his scales stick out? Does he ...
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| Red Blotches | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have had many tanks over the years. I love my aqauriums very much and i am dedicated to keep them ...
A: It's probably a bacteria colony with algae-like characteristics called Cyanobacteria. More water ...
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| Black spots | 6/2/2007 |
Q: Alrighty...I dunno if you know alot about sisscortail guppies. . .but two of them are developing ...
A: Female guppies often develop black or grey in their tails as they mature. Males can develop new ...
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| ich salt/heat treatment safe for snails/shrimp | 6/2/2007 |
Q: i had a case of ich a while ago on my clown loach and used Ridich... the ich seems to be gone from ...
A: I know that snails don't like salt. The shrimp might be okay but it really depends on the type. Some ...
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| Pacu | 6/2/2007 |
Q: i put him in the tank tonight and he dont seem to want to do anything. hes in the corner of the ...
A: He's probably in shock and also missing fish of his own kind. Pacu are schooling fish and should be ...
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| Betta's Curling Fins | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I just bought my first betta about a month ago. He lives in a 2.5 g Mini-Bow with a Whisper filter, ...
A: From my own research and reading on this I am told it is probably just a genetic trait. As your ...
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| snails with my piranha | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon tank with one juvenile piranha. I put a few live plants in the tank and now have ...
A: Overfeeding and overcrowding are the usual causes of snail overpopulation. I've had snail problems ...
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| ASAP | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I am new at haveing fish and I have 2 platies, 3 mollies, 3 guppies, 3 goldfish, 1 pleco, and 2 ...
A: Oh my... The tank is far too small for that many fish. The general "rule of thumb" is one inch of ...
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| goldfish with sore/swollen mouth | 5/31/2007 |
Q: tank is 5 gallons and has been up for 2.5 years (same age as my fish). he is presently and has ...
A: It's possible he has a rock lodged in his throat. Look inside and see. You may have to lift him out ...
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| new baby mollies | 5/30/2007 |
Q: purchased a small 5 gallon tank for my 2 year old with 2 mollies and a gold fish about 3 months ago. ...
A: Babies! Congratulations! You will have to upgrade to a much larger tank to keep those little fellas ...
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| Dalmation Mollies Dying... | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I recently got 3 dalmation mollies from my local PetSmart- they told me what to do to set up my ...
A: Poor guys. Mollies usually aren't delicate, but any fish can have a hard time if the tank is new and ...
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| lion head injury | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I see you say no pond questions but I need help and don't want to ask the kids at Pet Smart. I have ...
A: Poor guys! Isolating them is a good idea and they should be able to heal on their own. You might ...
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| Gold fish seems to be sick | 5/25/2007 |
Q: Chris we have 2 gold fish ( 1 gold, 1 black) for over a year now, they are always good eaters. Today ...
A: They may be constipated but they also may need a bigger tank if they've grown a lot since you first ...
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| Betta injury? | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I've only had my betta fish for a few weeks. I have only him, in a half-gallon fish bowl, and I use ...
A: The white stuff is probably decaying waste or leftover food. His behavior indicates he is being ...
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| My new fish tank | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I got three elephant nose fish yesterday (each 8-10cm)in my 70liter fish tank, I got some live and ...
A: It's good to hear from you again! I'm so glad things are working out so well. 1- It is quite ...
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| platy dies from parasite? | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I have three neon tetras that are abuout a year old in a 10 gallon tank (changed from 5 gal about 3 ...
A: It sounds like an injury that became infected to me. A parasite isn't going to cause a bend in the ...
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| sick gold fish | 5/23/2007 |
Q: i have a gold fish & 2 blacktail of about 6 cm in length in 1.3 mtr by 1/2 mtr tank of water.lately ...
A: You didn't give me much information to go on, but it sounds like it could be a water quality ...
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| Oranda and Dropsy! | 5/23/2007 |
Q: my little friend Allen, a red-capped oranda, has been in his 55 gallon tank for about 2-3 weeks. Up ...
A: Make a series of water changes to lower the ammonia. Replace 25% of the water every day for 3 or 4 ...
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| sick betta | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I've had two healthy male Bettas for almost a year now together in a divided tank. This past week ...
A: It could be a swim bladder problem. Here is a good web page about it; ...
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| baby mickey mouse platies | 5/22/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have a 38 gallon tank with 2 angles, 1 blue gourami, and some black tetras?, and we ...
A: Platies and other livebearers can have babies every 30 to 60 days. It's quite normal. Keep the tank ...
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| Dropped Tail | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon tank of 5 fancy goldfish and recently they had Ich which I thought I treated ...
A: The tank is just too small and it really is too warm. Goldfish are messy guys that get 6 to 8 inches ...
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| velvet? or normal? | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I am pretty sure my betta fish has velvet, but a guy at a pet store attempted to convince me that ...
A: Don't change water with warmer water. It will shock him. It's only temporary too and will only drop ...
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| I NEED HELP ASAP | 5/21/2007 |
Q: i CHANG MY FISH WATER AND NOW THEY ARE DIEING
A: You didn't give me much information here but I will do my best until you can tell me more; If you ...
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| molly fry | 5/20/2007 |
Q: The advice you gave me the the other day worked out great. The fry are getting so big. Do you think ...
A: What a great idea! I'll have to remember the pantyhose over the box filter trick for future ...
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| Orandas are bleeding | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I recently transfer my two 2in orandas into my 20 gallon tank with two 5in orandas with new water ...
A: It sounds like a bacterial infection. A 20 gallon with two big 5 inch orandas is actually just big ...
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| Beta Acts Sick or is He Just Old? | 5/18/2007 |
Q: My Beta is 2 years, 2 months old. He suddenly has begun sitting at the bottom of his tank (1 1/2 ...
A: I'm so sorry for your loss. Poor little guy. He lived a long happy life with you though, longer than ...
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| betta fish breeding | 5/18/2007 |
Q: my dad won't let me get a 10 gallon for my betta fish to breed in. All I have is a 1 gallon sperator ...
A: No. I'm afraid one gallon isn't big enough to breed bettas. You should know that even a ten gallon ...
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| goldfish problems | 5/18/2007 |
Q: Help! I'm about to give up! I'm simply trying to have a 10 gallon tank with two goldfish and they ...
A: You might want to drain the entire tank and vacuum the gravel to get a fresh start. The salt ...
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| The lil white egg shaped on tank wall. | 5/17/2007 |
Q: i found your comment about lil white tiny fluffy white almost egg shaped things on mostly the inside ...
A: Anything that looks "fluffy" or "fuzzy" is usually decaying. It could be unfertilized fish eggs, ...
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| Filter type | 5/17/2007 |
Q: My black Molly had fry on Sunday I just needed to know how old do they have to be before I can put ...
A: How cute! I hope they all stay healthy and grow fast. They really need a filter right away though if ...
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| breeding | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I have a male paradise fish and i have him in a breed net and then i put in the female and she is ...
A: Paradise fish need their own tank just for one pair to spawn in. The tank size depends on the type ...
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| sudden death tropical sweet water fish tank | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I've got a recurring problem in that our fish tank is 2 years old yet when I introduce new fish on ...
A: Yikes! What a mess you've had to deal with! Let's see what I can tell you that may help... The ...
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| Fat Fighter fish | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have a fighter fish and i have noticed that it is overweight. I have been feeding him once a day ...
A: It's definately not too late, but it could make him sick if his diet isn't changed a bit. I would ...
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| plecos upside down sick | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have 2 plecos and 2 oscars. I found both plecos upside down and both have one cloudy white eye. ...
A: Poor guys. I can't say anything will help once they become that sick, but we can try... If you ...
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| beta blindness | 5/16/2007 |
Q: i bought a beta female fish last week, she is an albino. she is in a 10 gallen tank. for few days ...
A: It doesn't sound good I'm afraid. It could be any number of things. Infection, aneurysm, tumor, ...
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| dead fish sinking | 5/12/2007 |
Q: 55 gallon aquarium...had for over two years...Rena Filstar XP3 canister filter. change water once ...
A: Often when fish sit at the bottom like that it's from nitrite poisoning, but your tests showed ...
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| Pregnant Molly | 5/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 29g tank setup for about 6 months now. I have 4 mollys 2 silver dollars and 2 neon type ...
A: Young mollies may only have a few at a time. As they get older they will have larger groups. Any of ...
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| Clown Loach | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My clown loach has recently stopped eating, has become thinnner until now he just has a tummy ...
A: Poor little guy. It may be internal parasites. See what the fish store has for it. I really can't ...
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| baby black mollies | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I have ~15 baby black mollies almost 2 weeks old and doing well. I can't keep all of them. What do I ...
A: Contact your local fish stores and see if they will take them. They may require them to be a certain ...
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| drawf plecos | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My mom seems to think that the drawf pleco will be the be all end all to cleaning our small 2 gallon ...
A: The most important thing you are going to need at the fish store is a bigger tank. ;-) Your tanks ...
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| Mating? | 5/10/2007 |
Q: Can a fantail golfish mate with a comet goldfish.
A: Yes they can because they are essentially the same fish. Fancy goldfish are mutations from common ...
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| Parisites worms not sure | 5/10/2007 |
Q: My Ceylon Puffer is sick. Her fins turned yellow and are shredding (mainly tail) & she has some ...
A: I'm so glad you are aware and observant of your fish and his tank. It will help us get this problem ...
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| Injured Betta | 5/9/2007 |
Q: A child put his hands in my fish tank and apparently injured my betta a couple of days ago and now ...
A: Poor guy. He may have a swim bladder failure and/or a spinal injury from being squeezed. If it's ...
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| dying algae eater & platty | 5/9/2007 |
Q: Am new to this - my daughter came home with 2 platy from school - so we went out bought a tank, ...
A: The tank may be too small for more than just the platies. It also depends on what type of algae ...
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| Lionhead Oranda | 5/9/2007 |
Q: My white body / orange cap oranda has been swimming on his back for two days. He stays near the top ...
A: It sounds like a swim bladder disorder. It's a common problem in fancy goldfish because of their ...
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| dying fantail goldfish | 5/8/2007 |
Q: i bought 3 platy fish and they died within days of purchases so i went a bought two fantail gold ...
A: If it's a fish bowl they simply can't live in there. It's too small for anything except a single ...
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| Swim bladder | 5/8/2007 |
Q: Hey Chris, I've had my two fantail goldfish for almost 2 yrs, I keep them in a 3 gal tank with a ...
A: That doesn't sound good. It could be that his swim bladder has failed but they are usually upside ...
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| Can you help me please... | 5/7/2007 |
Q: i am new to all this,i have bought a 4.6 gal tank and a stingray filter and rena 50 air pump, added ...
A: Until it gets through the break-in period you will want to add only one small fish. Danios, White ...
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| Gold Fish Advice | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I have recently bought two goldfish and I have been cleaning them out regurlarly. However, On some ...
A: It is best not to change all the water in a tank and clean it out. It can shock the fish and it ...
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| my neon tetras is sick | 5/6/2007 |
Q: My neon tetra has lost a bit of the tail and the root of the tail has a pale orange and white ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like tail rot. It is caused by a certain strain of bacteria. They will need an ...
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| My Betta Fish :-( | 5/5/2007 |
Q: My tank has been set up for about 3 months? Over a Quart? Betta Fish, 1, no filter, Poland Spring ...
A: It sounds like a swim bladder problem. He has a weakened system from too few water changes I'm ...
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| Oscar | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I have two 2 inch oscars and I have been feeding them frozen baby brine shrimp. Whenever I feed ...
A: It is normal for fish to forage, but not normal for us to feed so much that there are leftovers. ...
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| fungus problem | 5/5/2007 |
Q: i have a 10 gallon aquarium with an outside filter and 3 live plants i had 3 guppies in it which ...
A: The white fuzzy stuff is growing on something, maybe rotting food or waste from the dead fish. It ...
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| coral in a freshwater fish tank....... | 5/4/2007 |
Q: 05 May, 2007 I have a new 16 gallon bow front tank set up & functional since 01 May,2007. Mardel ...
A: Coral and shells are not good to use as decorations in freshwater tanks. Corals and seashells are ...
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| Betta has trouble eating | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I have a betta and he used to come to the top and gulp his food like he was starving. Over the last ...
A: I've seen this in cases when the fish has a bacterial infection, the water is too cold or he is ...
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| white spots where scales were | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I have had a 29 gal tank for about a year with 2 fantails. One recently died from swim bladder. I ...
A: It's possible he lost a few scales, but they don't usually do that. Look closely to be sure they ...
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| sick betta | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I bought a betta from wal mart about 3 weeks ago. it is in a unfiltered one gallon bowl. I set up ...
A: It could be a combination of a swim bladder problem and fin rot. Chronic constipation can go on for ...
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| sinking fish | 5/3/2007 |
Q: i have had my fighting fish (kiedis) for about 8 months, he lives in a 2litre bowl on his own and i ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like a swim bladder problem. Here is a link to information about it and what you ...
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| Dwarf Gourami | 5/3/2007 |
Q: our Blue Gourami seems to be sick. He won't eat, and he is sitting in one place not moving much. ...
A: If they are both males, it sounds like you will have to get one out of there. Gourami males can be ...
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| fish with white spots | 5/2/2007 |
Q: My husband and I set up a 20 gallon tank about two weeks ago. We have 2 Bala Sharks, a Paradise ...
A: What a shame. You have been given some very bad advice. I'm so sorry to have tell you this but all ...
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| Swordtail ill or just dealing with the 'cycle' | 5/2/2007 |
Q: Okay, we have set up a 20 gallon take and we did it all wrong. But we have stayed diligent with it ...
A: I think he's being poisoned by the ammonia. His dorsal fin being down and lethargic at times are ...
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| my beta hasn't eaten since i got it | 5/1/2007 |
Q: i got a beta fish (male) about 4 weeks ago. he is in a 4 gallon tank by himself. the tank is not ...
A: Many bettas are raised on live foods only. You might try live tubifex worms, or live brine shrimp. ...
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| Bloated Betta? | 5/1/2007 |
Q: Umm I'm not sure if I'm suppose to answer the instructions but... How long has your tank been set ...
A: Keep feeding the peas for a few days and no other foods. It may help if he has it for long enough. ...
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| How Fast Do Angelfish Grow? | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 55 gal aquarium and it has 5 cardinal tetras, 3 dwarf African frogs, 1 lemon drop cichlid, ...
A: It is very common for fish of the same types to grow at different rates. Unless he looks sick I ...
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| Betta Fish is sick.... | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I have had a betta fish for about 8 months now, with no problems. It has been in it's current tank ...
A: It sounds like an internal bacterial infection. I would use a medicine called "Maracyn Two". It will ...
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| Female Beta After Reproducing | 4/30/2007 |
Q: A friend of mine was recently told that once a female Beta breeds, she dies. We would like to know ...
A: Totally Bogus. Female bettas should live on to produce many batches of eggs. Bettas normally on ...
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| white spot | 4/29/2007 |
Q: when i brought them i put them in a little tank which i set up few days before and i kept them in ...
A: Treating both tanks is a good idea. Once the sick fish went into the main tank it could easily have ...
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| fish trouble | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I am having great problems keeping my fish alive and i have asked the local experts and they can not ...
A: Goldfish are very messy fish and it's a common misconception that they are easy to keep. As you now ...
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| black moore | 4/29/2007 |
Q: Chris Robbins, I've had my goldfish for about 7 months. I have 5 small goldfish, and one sucker fish ...
A: I apologize for not getting to you sooner. I was sick this weekend. If you have treated him ...
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| my fantail goldfish | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I have a fantail goldfish which was given to me about 3 years ago. He(?) has been just fine until ...
A: Poor little Toast! I can't say it looks good, but there are a few things you can try to make him ...
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| need answers | 4/27/2007 |
Q: 3 months 10 gallon soon to be 30 biggest i can get one tiger oscar 1 aquaclear 20, and undergravel ...
A: A 30 gallon isn't going to be nearly large enough even for just one oscar. Get him at least a 50 ...
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| Betta Breeding | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I have already had my male and female together n they have spawned..He's in like a 5 gallon and the ...
A: Try again. They are both inexperienced and it's possible the eggs didn't fertilize or the embryos ...
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| HELP My Fish Won't Eat !!! | 4/27/2007 |
Q: My Beta fish is not eating his food and I was wondering if it's a disease, phase or something. There ...
A: Poor little guy. He probably has an infection. White spots indicate either a bacterial or fungal ...
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| white spot | 4/26/2007 |
Q: Do loaches have white spots when there ready to breed like gold fish because my fish looks like he ...
A: It does indeed sound like a case of whitespot, also known as Ich or "Ick" caused by a parasite. It ...
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| Beta Color | 4/26/2007 |
Q: He has been healthy & happy. In fact, I think he is still happy, has a voracious appetitie, very ...
A: You are very welcome! I'm glad he's been doing well. Color loss can indicate illness, low ...
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| ghost shrimp | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I have a ten gallon aquarium with 2 black mollies, 4 neons, 1 swordtail, 2 cory catfish, 1 mystery ...
A: Ghost Shrimp live relatively short lives, about a year to a year-and-a-half. We don't know how old ...
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| Identification and Sexing please :) | 4/25/2007 |
Q: i was wondering if you can help me. I have a fish, which i bought from a local fish-farm, but they ...
A: You haven't troubled me at all! I love answering challenging questions. ;-) Goldfish and koi come ...
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| Stress in my Dempsey | 4/25/2007 |
Q: My Dempsey is showing signs of stress by staying close to the top of the water in tank and her gils ...
A: Make a 25% water change and add an airpump to make air bubbles for oxygen until we can figure out ...
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| beta with dropsy | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I noticed my beta fish was acting weird about a month ago. He would not eat and his scales were ...
A: If it helps him to stay healthy I would continue to give him the medicine. His immune system is ...
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| Water Change & Bacteria | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I have had my 55-gallon tank with two 40 bio filters, and four red-bellied piranha’s setup for about ...
A: Water changes during the break-in period are very important. They lower the waste toxins that build ...
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| bettta | 4/24/2007 |
Q: my betta (Billy) wont eat i have a tank that has a divider in it and i am thinking that is why he ...
A: If there are bubbles all over the top it may be ammonia buildup from fish waste. Ammonia would ...
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| goldfish scale loss | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I've had my tank now for about one year, 29 gal. Two fantail goldfish, a whisper filter, ph, ...
A: The slight indentation could be from his swim bladder being deflated. The pebble insertion surgery ...
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| goldfish swimming weird. | 4/23/2007 |
Q: We would like to know what it means when your fish is swimming upside down and sideways.
A: You didn't tell me much about the tank, it's size or how often you clean it. It would be helpful to ...
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| goldfish scale loss | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I've had my tank now for about one year, 29 gal. Two fantail goldfish, a whisper filter, ph, ...
A: It sounds like a buoyancy problem caused by genetically deformed swim bladder. The missing scales ...
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| Sick Beta??? (forgotten info) | 4/22/2007 |
Q: Oh yeah and my red beta fish is also flaring out his gills - he resembles a blow fish kind of in the ...
A: I think my first answer is probably correct then. I would say constipation with a swim bladder ...
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| sick beta??? | 4/22/2007 |
Q: My red beta is moving very rapidly in our 2 gallon tank. He seems to have a "knot" in his ...
A: Make a water change and see if that helps. All fish need weekly 25% water changes. The bubbles are ...
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| Betta fish | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I have just bought a betta fish. He lives in a bowl and i'm feeding him three pellets of hikari ...
A: Three pellets a day is just fine for his entire life. He should have variety though. This means ...
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| Unwell Fantail | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I have just set up my new 28-litre fish tank with an under gravel filter and air pump, after 7 days ...
A: Sounds like you were given some very bad advice on what kind of fish for your size tank, how many ...
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| Fish out of water | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I recently had an awful accident when trying to move our cold water aquarium - I dropped it. The two ...
A: Hmmm. Horrifying, but not uncommon. Fish can be pretty gross, especially goldfish. I have a couple ...
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| White Lump on Beta Fish | 4/20/2007 |
Q: There is a white lump growing right in front of the eye of my beta fish. I have had him for about 3 ...
A: It's pretty crowded in the other 10 already but you might get away with it for awhile if you changed ...
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| red & white swords | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I have a male and a female red & white swords. The female had babies 3/29/07. My question is how ...
A: The babies are usually safe once they reach 3 times their birth size, or big enough to not fit in ...
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| Ick killed fish | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I've had my tank for years and have gotten spoiled by how insensitive it had become to slight ...
A: How awful! I'm sorry this has happened to you and your fish. It's possible that ick attacked the ...
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| White Lump on Beta Fish | 4/19/2007 |
Q: There is a white lump growing right in front of the eye of my beta fish. I have had him for about 3 ...
A: Fish do develop tumors and even wart-like growths. If it is smooth and not cottony or anything like ...
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| Baby fish | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I have a ton of baby fish in a small tank inside my main tank. One of them is about a month old an ...
A: Once the babies are about 3 times their birth size they are usually big enough to join the adults. ...
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| Betta fish | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I have two questions. First, my betta fish (a male) has a white, cottony-looking fuzzy growth on ...
A: It sounds like it could be the beginnings of an infection known as "cotton wool disease", aka; ...
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| Sick and dying Betta | 4/18/2007 |
Q: My Betta Ike is sick and I think maybe dying. I've had him about a year and he's been in a small ...
A: Poor little guy. It sounds like swim bladder failure. It helps them to heal if the water level is ...
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| Fish out of water | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I recently had an awful accident when trying to move our cold water aquarium - I dropped it. The two ...
A: Wow! He's one hardy little fella! The area he flopped around on probably just retained moisture ...
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| My new 9 year old fish named Peanut Butter | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have a long story that I will try to keep short. My sister just moved out of her house after 10+ ...
A: Make a 50% water change right away to help lower the toxins. You can do a 25% to 50% change daily as ...
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| Breeding of betta fish | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have two bettas in my 2.5 gallon tank, a red male (Elmo) and a blue female (Ferrari). They follow ...
A: If he is ready he will build the nest. He may not be feeling safe and established in his new tank ...
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| Sick Betta Fish | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I have a male crown tail betta(sushi), that I keep in a 1/2 gallon bowl.I He came down with popeye ...
A: Oh, poor little guy. He must have some kind of internal infection or it could even be cancer or ...
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| betas and snails | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I have a male beta in a 1 gallon tank, can I add snails to my tank, if so what kind? Will the beta ...
A: Snails are very dirty little critters that actually make more mess than they clean up. The tank is ...
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| Have to tear down tank | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 gallon tank with 6 black skirt tetras which has been set up for 1 1/2 years. (It is an ...
A: If the tank is not in the way of the new tile, just cover the tank with a thick cloth to keep dust ...
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| elephent nose fish | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I got three elephant nose fish yesterday (each 8-10cm)in my 70liter fish tank, I got some live and ...
A: I'm very glad to help! I'm also glad to know you will get another bigger tank! There are some ...
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| No idea whats wrong | 4/11/2007 |
Q: My fish is about between 3 and 5. It lives with 4 other fish in a tank that's about 50cm wide by ...
A: It may be a tumor or a cyst of some kind. Change 25% of the water right away and do it again for the ...
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| dirty water | 4/11/2007 |
Q: we have two common goldfish and 1 algae eater. We bought these fish 7-8 months ago, as they grew ...
A: The biological balance has been disturbed and the nitrogen cycle has to get established again. ...
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| My Beta is sick | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have had my Beta, Louis, for almost a year. Lately, he has been extremely sluggish and sits at the ...
A: It sounds like a failed swim bladder. One of the possible causes is overfeeding so there may be ...
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| elephent nose fish | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I got three elephant nose fish yesterday (each 8-10cm)in my 70liter fish tank, I got some live and ...
A: All the way from Dubai, wow! Welcome to AllExperts. Hopefully you can get the supplies you need ...
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| Worm or leech like things in my tank | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I have two goldfish, my tank is 20 tall, I use a biowheel filter system for 40 gallon(goldfish are ...
A: They do sound like leeches. They either came from the plants, the pond rock or one may even have ...
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| sick betta | 4/10/2007 |
Q: HELP! Our betta Jack has not eaten in two days and is bareley swimming up for air. We almost ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like a swim bladder disorder. Sometimes it's correctable, sometimes not, but is ...
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| Mollys | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I have a dalmatian molly & a gold/yellow molly. The gold molly keeps attacking the dalmatian molly ...
A: It's probably dropsy. Get a breeding trap that hooks on the side and hangs inside the tank so he ...
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| betta fish sick or not | 3/28/2007 |
Q: We have had our betta Sebastion about a year. He has been set up in a single betta aquarium. . I ...
A: It doesn't sound good. Bettas live to be about 2 to 3 years and are already at least 6 months old ...
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| female betta | 3/27/2007 |
Q: ok, i have two bettas a male named Elmo and a female named Dorothy. i bought them a the same time ...
A: It's possible she has eggs in her. The breeding tube will protrude when she's ready too. But the ...
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| Parasites, i think..... | 3/27/2007 |
Q: Hey! I have an Oscar, she's about 2-3 yrs old. I noticed over the past few days thats she's been ...
A: I would suspect your tank has become infested with nematodes or planaria that are thriving on excess ...
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| goldfish | 3/27/2007 |
Q: i have an outside goldfish pond and i want them to spawn how do i tell mail or female
A: Here is a good web page on sexing goldfish; http://thegab.org/Articles/SexingGoldfish.html For ...
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| Betta and Frogs? | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Someone told me they have a frog in the same tank as their Beta, is this really doable?
A: As long as there is room and both animals have their needs met, yes. Sometimes bettas will bite the ...
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| possible sick fish | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I have a male betta who I think may be sick. I also have other fish with him in a 10 gallon tank.(4 ...
A: It might be best for him to be isolated. As long as you can keep his water warm, about 78 to 80, I ...
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| Betta Fish Eggs | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I just bought a female betta about two weeks ago. Now there are little tan balls all in the bottom ...
A: In order for her eggs to be able to hatch she needs a male with her to fertilize them as they are ...
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| Goldfish | 3/20/2007 |
Q: Can two goldfish be kept in a fish bowl? If so, how large should the bowl be? Should I put in a ...
A: I'm so glad you are asking about this before buying your fish! It's often the other way around and ...
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| black moor | 3/20/2007 |
Q: Tank - about 2 months Tank size - 30 gallons What type of fish - Black Moor How Many - 1 Black moor ...
A: What a shame. Look for signe of disease such as spots, dots, unusual areas, etc. Let me know if ...
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| filling my tank with cleaner fish than goldfish | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I have just a small tank and have had goldfish, tetras, etc. through the years. Are there any types ...
A: Our About.com Freshwater Fish guide Shirlie Sharpe has some excellent suggestions for coldwater ...
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| algae eating fish | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Can I put an algae eating fish in with my 2 ryukin goldfish? Like a butterfly loach, or what would ...
A: From what I have read about them, a hillstream loach would probably work out fine. I have never kept ...
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| plants | 3/19/2007 |
Q: My fiance is interested in getting a betta after seeing the one my mother has had for years. The ...
A: Even though your fiance's mom has one that has lived a very long time, it's really an exception and ...
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| baby guppies | 3/19/2007 |
Q: How big are the babies when they are born? How long do you keep them separate from adult fish?
A: Baby guppies are pretty small at birth. They can be eaten by the adult guppies, including the ...
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| New tank | 3/18/2007 |
Q: I just got a fish tank on 03/16. The guy at the pet store sold me 2 dalmation mollies and a silver ...
A: Cloudiness is quite normal for a new tank. The cloudiness may come and go for the 6 to 8 week ...
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| algae in tanks | 3/17/2007 |
Q: We have 2 tanks. Never had a algae problem with the 29 gal one, but the 46 gal has always had a bad ...
A: Different bulbs could help if they are pretty bright. Maybe shorter hours of light too. Every tank ...
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| Ick Fish | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 20 gallon fish tank. I just bought two small gold fish yesterday. They were doing find ...
A: What did you use to wash the tank out? Plain water? Cleaner? Soap?... This can be very important in ...
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| Lump on my fish | 3/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon tank and my Gourami suddenly got a lump in the outside of his belly and it's now ...
A: It's possible he has an internal bacterial infection causing an abcess. Try using an antibiotic that ...
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| Betta, need help | 3/16/2007 |
Q: I have a beta that I have had for about five months now and he has always been in a beta fish tank ...
A: I'm so glad Mojo is feeling better. It's okay if he doesn't eat much right now. Just remove right ...
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| fish ailments | 3/16/2007 |
Q: i got some feeders for my oscars last week from petsmart and like so many times before they were ...
A: You didn't give me much to go on so I still need more info. Check the water chemistry first. Have it ...
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| Betta, need help | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I have a beta that I have had for about five months now and he has always been in a beta fish tank ...
A: Just keep Mojo in as warm a place as you can and change his water daily until he starts to heal. he ...
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| Ick Fish | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 20 gallon fish tank. I just bought two small gold fish yesterday. They were doing find ...
A: What does the "ick" look like? White dots or more like patches of whitish slime? It may be something ...
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| fish | 3/15/2007 |
Q: We just bought a goldfish at the local petsmart..she is pregnant..we have other fish in the tank (10 ...
A: Goldfish really don't get "pregnant" the way that livebearing fish such as guppies do. The female ...
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| beta fish | 3/14/2007 |
Q: We have a beta fish in a bowl & change the water regularly, every 4-5 days. however, yesterday i ...
A: It means he's a happy little fella! Male bettas build a "bubble nest" in preparation for breeding. ...
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| Fish | 3/14/2007 |
Q: hey i want ask why my rainbow shark is always annoying the silver shark and fighting him ?
A: Rainbow Sharks are aggressive and territorial toward others of his own kind. Both of those guys may ...
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| Jonah betta fish | 3/14/2007 |
Q: Jonah is still alive. I've been treating him with Maracyn Two for the last 4 days. He has some sort ...
A: A 'little more' movement is improvement! It is possible for him to recover, absolutely. It just ...
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| Calico Moore(Add-On) | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I also wanted to add that for some reason my tank stays so perfectly crystal clear with my filter ...
A: They are probably overfeeding their fish, tanks may be overcorwded and maybe they are not cleaning ...
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| Breeding a Calico Moore | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I recently started an aquarium as a hobby but recently found that my calico Moore(i think thats what ...
A: Goldfish are egglayers and need to be with males in order to expel their eggs and for the eggs to be ...
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| PLEASE HELP I AM JUST ABOUT TO GIVE UP!!!! | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I got my beta two days ago along with a snail and a onw gallon fish bowl. I am going to clean it ...
A: It sounds like he may have a swim bladder disorder and/or constipation. The swim bladder is an ...
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| MY FISH | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I JUST NOTICED SOME REALLY SMALL BUBBLES IN MY BETTA FISHS' BOWL I CLEAN IT REGULARLY AND HE SEEMS ...
A: If the bubbles are at the top of the tank in a group, he is making a bubble nest to prepare for ...
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| fish problems | 3/12/2007 |
Q: can fish have spine problems cause one of my fish have a deep curve between his body and tail i've ...
A: Poor guy. There are so many possible causes; Old age, vitamin deficiency, infection, etc. Even if ...
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| tank turning green | 3/12/2007 |
Q: Good evening. At work we have a 5 gallon tank (I think that's the size) with one goldfish in it. We ...
A: He's just getting too much food and not enough cleaning. His tank is also too small for him. ...
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| Goldfish | 3/11/2007 |
Q: There is unknown history here, rescued this goldfish and was pretty gold color, then put in a new ...
A: Poor little guy. The dark areas you are seeing are ammonia burns. Contrary to common belief, a bowl ...
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| Another odd question | 3/11/2007 |
Q: Hey Chris, sorry to bother you again. I'm listed as an expert here, and yet, I find the more help I ...
A: I'm glad the hillstreams are working out. They are a nice looking little fish. I don't think ...
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| information on guppies | 3/10/2007 |
Q: .i just want to ask you about the guppies.how long the guppies may live?I have already feed my ...
A: Guppies should have variety in their diet. I like to feed mine thawed frozen brine shrimp, little ...
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| 911- inverted puffer!!!!!!! | 3/10/2007 |
Q: i have a 55 gallon with a silver cat, pleco, tiger barbs, a loach, and a spotted puffer. it's been ...
A: Poor guy. It sounds like either his swim bladder has failed or he is just too sick and weak to move. ...
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| Bloated Betta?? | 3/9/2007 |
Q: ! I'm not sure if you can help me or not but the other experts on bettas are on vacation... I just ...
A: It sounds like constipation and it's affecting his swim bladder. Here are links to articles about ...
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| I think my Oranda has Dropsy | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I have a male and female red cap oranda in a 20" x 20" tank (sorry but I'm from the UK and your ...
A: It sounds more like a digestion issue to me. Change at least 25% of the water in the isolation tank ...
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| Loaches, rays, and their needs | 3/8/2007 |
Q: Hey Chris, I'm considering a chinese butterfly sucker, or hillstream loach, I'm not sure which it's ...
A: I'm not going to be much help to you on these species because I have never kept them personally, but ...
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| Weird algea problem....I think. | 3/8/2007 |
Q: I've had my 30 gallon tank for about 5 months now. Everything was great for the longest time. I ...
A: If it's green water you are dealing with, it can indeed be a frustrating thing. It's caused by ...
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| mollies | 3/8/2007 |
Q: we have two silver liar tail mollies. one is male and the other is female. our female just a week or ...
A: She has a condition known as "dropsy". It isn't a disease but is a symptom of something else going ...
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| fish problems | 3/7/2007 |
Q: i was recently given a 30 gallon fish aqaurium. it had a few fish already in it but when we ...
A: Make a 25% water change every day for 3 or 4 days to reduce toxins. I suspect that the tank is going ...
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| Fish ID, please | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I have been searching online for hours now and can't find anything that is quite close to what I ...
A: I am so glad to have helped. I'd love it for you and everyone else to think I'm a "miracle worker" ...
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| jonah betta fish | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I asked you about Jonah. You said check out that site about constipation. I believe it is that; ...
A: Keep trying. Bettas can go without food for up to 3 weeks with no food at all. Keep his water ...
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| Black Molly | 3/6/2007 |
Q: Chris I have 2 black mollies in a 20 gallon long tank. I noticed today that my one black molly has ...
A: Babies usually don't usually "get stuck" at that point and male molly sex organs are already outside ...
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| Black Moor has been sick for over a week! | 3/6/2007 |
Q: My black moor fish has been sick for a week and a half. He lies motionless at the bottom of the ...
A: It's probably swim bladder disorder aggravated by constipation. The good news is that fish affected ...
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| betta fish-desperate-need help! | 3/5/2007 |
Q: This is about my betta fish, Jonah. He has been hanging at the top of the 2 1/2 gallon tank. I've ...
A: If he is having trouble getting to the top it's probably a swim bladder problem. Here is a link to ...
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| plecostomus | 2/25/2007 |
Q: I have a plecostomus that just recently lays on the bottom in the same spot. he tries to move but he ...
A: Are there any fish big enough to hurt him in there? Any that could bite him and damage his spine? ...
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| White specs on edge of fins | 2/24/2007 |
Q: Sorry i have another question? ALL is good with ammonia at 0 and Ph 6.6-6.8, however I noticed today ...
A: I'm glad things are going so well! It's possible it's just some stuff picked up and sticking to ...
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| tank cleaning | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I have a tank with two goldfish, and a sucker fish that has been set up for about 3-4 months. ...
A: Green water can be a very difficult and persistent problem to solve, as you have discovered. It is ...
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| Breeding | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I have been trying to breed my betas for a while now. The male is making a huge nest, but when he ...
A: She has to be ready and she has to be willing. If she isn't, they just can't breed. To get her ...
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| Is my fish pregnant?? | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I bought 2 Rosey fan tail fish. Put them in my established tank with others & noticed after about a ...
A: If it were a swim bladder infection the fish would not be able to swim correctly. You could keep ...
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| daughter's oscar, "Q" | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I have a question about my 21-year old daughter's Oscar fish that has recently moved in with us. A ...
A: Poor guy. I'm so glad you could help him out. It's pretty normal for a fish that size to be ...
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| Fish treats | 2/21/2007 |
Q: had the tank 6 month, 40cm high, 30 cm deep, we have 1 upside down catfish,3 angel fish, 3 danios ( ...
A: I give my fish fruit sometimes too. I have offered bananas, apples and soft pears. I remove the ...
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| convicts | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I have a pair of convicts who are attempting to breed. I don't want this at all, so how do I get ...
A: You might consider an aquarium divider. Most fish stores have them. There's really nothing you can ...
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| Fish tank | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I have a ten gallon tank that was just recently moved and has been set up for three months now. We ...
A: Oh, that's too bad. I heard from many other hobbyists with the same dilemma in the past few weeks. ...
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| My pleco, Bob. | 2/20/2007 |
Q: Chris, Wow! I have been reading your responses to other folks questions about their plecos. You have ...
A: It's so good to hear from others who come to AllExperts.com looking for help with their fish. I ...
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| Gold fish | 2/20/2007 |
Q: My 36 gallon bow front has been set up with water for 4 weeks, plant life during the second week ...
A: Sucking air at the top usually indicates a water problem or stress. Sometimes just one fish will act ...
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| catfish eggs | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I have catfish eggs about 4 days old . I have then in a net set up in the same tank as the parents. ...
A: You didn't mention what kind of catfish they are. I will assume they are cory cat eggs because ...
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| baby fish | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I was told that all goldfish, fantail, koi etc are black until about 1 and a half years before they ...
A: Koi and goldfish fry start out as a rather "blah" color such as brown or grey at first so they ...
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| sick fish | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I have a brand new tank 75 gal with about 7 Cichlids and 5 clown loaches I have a fluval filtration ...
A: Cloudiness is very common in new tanks. If your tank has been set up less than 8 weeks I would ...
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| sexing my sharks | 2/18/2007 |
Q: .right now I have 3 ID sharks 2 albino that are small and one older id shark that is about 8 inches ...
A: Iridescent shark males have darker stripes and are thinner. Since they reach an adult size of 3 to 4 ...
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| dwarf gourami breeding | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I have a male and female dwarf gourami in a 25 gallon tank. The male has made a bubble nest and is ...
A: It's normal for him to chase her so it may be still be part of the courtship ritual. As long as he ...
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| question on why my fish does this | 2/18/2007 |
Q: why does my fish dig in the rocks and swim fast around the tank
A: What kind of fish is it? How big is he? How big is his tank? How long has it been set up? Do you ...
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| FISH TUMMY | 2/17/2007 |
Q: My Calico fish has a big tummy. One side is bigger than the other. It turns when it swims to the ...
A: It's hard to say for sure but it could be a female with eggs. Goldfish females are often a little ...
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| bala sharks | 2/17/2007 |
Q: kay i have one bala shark and two other sharks and a blue dragon fish and a algea eater mi bala ...
A: He is probably lonely. Bala sharks are schooling fish. Keep in mind that bala sharks get 10 to 12 ...
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| Stocking very small tanks. | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I own some rental properties and we had tenents move out and left behind 2 unopened aquarium kits. ...
A: I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting so long. Various serious family issues have kept me off the ...
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| bubbles bubbles everywhere... | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I have a small 1.5 gallon tetra fish tank because I felt so sorry for my male beta being in a tiny ...
A: Make a partial water change of 25% every day for the next 3 or 4 days. This will reduce the ammonia ...
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| New Fish Tank | 2/16/2007 |
Q: We have a 30 Gal tank. Its been set up about 2 weeks now. We added fish one week after setting up ...
A: You are doing everything right in keeping those guys healthy while the tank breaks in. Don't try to ...
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| Plecostamus | 2/15/2007 |
Q: We are having trouble with a plecostamus that is about 8 inches long. We've had him for about 3 ...
A: It sounds like either malnutrition or some other internal issue. Offer him chunks of squash, cooked ...
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| guppies | 2/15/2007 |
Q: had the tank 6 month, 40cm high, 30 cm deep, we have 1 upside down catfish,3 angel fish, 3 danios ( ...
A: I am so sorry to have taken so long to answer your question. I had some computer issues so I ...
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| sick gold fish | 2/15/2007 |
Q: my gold fish is on the bottom of the tank. Is it laying eggs it has a big belly In the old days we ...
A: Poor guy. There are a couple of possibilites but I don't think it's eggs. You could use Epsom Salts ...
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| setting up a new saltwater tank | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I am replacing my tank. I will probably use Bio Spira. How do you feed the bacteria prior to adding ...
A: It's called "Fishless Cycling" and it's pretty easy actually except for the 'patience' part. Most ...
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| general questions | 2/14/2007 |
Q: i have a question, that i have bought 2 black and grey convicts a male and a female the male is 2.5 ...
A: She may not be ready yet, or you have two males. If indeed a female, she has to be full of eggs in ...
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| aquarium plants | 2/13/2007 |
Q: 10 days ago, I purchased a betta. He's in an acrylic 2.5 gal tank (kit). I shut off the air pump ...
A: If the tank doesn't have bright light it will be difficult to keep plants alive. Bettas really don't ...
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| goldfish pregnancy | 2/13/2007 |
Q: how long do goldfish carry eggs? my fish seems to have been pregnant for around 6 months already, is ...
A: Females will carry eggs until they have a male (or males) to spawn with or until they re-absorb them ...
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| Removing angel fish eggs | 2/13/2007 |
Q: Unfortunately, our parents ate their eggs overnight. Is that common? We got the two angelfish from ...
A: It is very common for the parents to eat the eggs. Especially if the eggs are not fertile. They ...
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| Guppie babies | 2/12/2007 |
Q: I justbought 2 guppies yeaterday and the female ave birth vernight the wast is already adding up in ...
A: The parents can eat the babies so provide plenty of hiding places for them if you don't have another ...
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| Goldfish | 2/12/2007 |
Q: Chris- My tank's probably been set up since November 06 (?) 10 gallon 2 goldfish. I'm had one ...
A: It sounds like columnaris. It is a bacteria that is present all the time in our tanks but infects ...
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| new black convict fry | 2/12/2007 |
Q: have a ten gallon tank just set up two weeks ago (urgently to separate the convicts(pair one female ...
A: The parents may eat the babies when they get bigger or when they lay eggs again. There really isn't ...
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| fish dying/setting up correctly? | 2/11/2007 |
Q: Chris I have had my 1st tank ever set up for two weeks now. We rinsed everything well before ...
A: When making water changes you should only replace 25% at a time. Get a new plastic bucket from a ...
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| Removing angel fish eggs | 2/11/2007 |
Q: I noticed a question that you've answered before and I have the same question basically ...
A: I hope my answer hasn't come too late. We had a sewer back-up at our house so it's been a bit ...
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| betta fish fin | 2/11/2007 |
Q: i have had my betta for about 2 weeks now he seems to be doing fine but i noticed the other day that ...
A: Sounds like a case of fin rot. It can be very serious. Here are good articles about it and what to ...
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| Our goldfish sharkey | 2/10/2007 |
Q: Our 19 year old goldfish sharkey has developed a purplexb25W mark on his head, just above his eyes ...
A: He may have injured himself or is developing an infection of some kind. You could try a partial ...
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| tropical fish | 2/10/2007 |
Q: my tank has been set up for about 2 months 92cm length 32cm width 44 depth I have 5 guppies 2 ...
A: Poor guy has a failed swim bladder. There are many possible causes for a swim bladder to ...
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| safe rocks | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased landscape rocks and added them to my new aquarium. Are there any rocks that ...
A: Avoid Limestone, Marble, or rocks that look like they have metallic spots or veins. Also avoid ...
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| open mouth betta | 2/9/2007 |
Q: My betta can't seem to close his mouth. He has a bubble sitting in his mouth, he wants to eat but ...
A: Poor guy. You're doing great keeping his water clean and he is obviously feeling okay otherwise ...
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| beta's water | 2/9/2007 |
Q: My son's beta just died. 2.5g tank with heater, she was the only one, had been fine alone in that ...
A: It's really hard to say. I've never had that happened but I guess it's possible. Fish can be pretty ...
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| cleaning | 2/9/2007 |
Q: can i use windex to clean the inside of my empty fish tank and put my fish back in the tank afer i ...
A: Don't ever use cleaners, detergents or soaps of any kind on the inside parts where it can come in ...
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| oscar ph and chemicals. | 2/7/2007 |
Q: -Hey thanks chris really helped but i'm still a little confused about charchoal. Change it weekly ...
A: You are right on both accounts. Change all the carbon weekly, and don't use it at all unless needed ...
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| Betta fish | 2/7/2007 |
Q: My first time having betta fish. The female sem to be pregnant. She has this round body. When do ...
A: Bettas are egglaying fish so you won't see babies right away. The male has to be ready to spawn too ...
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| tiny white worms | 2/6/2007 |
Q: We have a 55 gallon tank that has been set up for 4 years, and we still have fish in it from when we ...
A: The worms are not harmful at all, but the cause of their proliferation in your tank is dangerous. ...
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| oscar ph and chemicals. | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I set up a 55 gallon tank about a month ago. I have two Oscars about 4 inches long. I'm using a ...
A: All you need is Stress Coat. Products that claim to help the biological balance are a waste of money ...
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| my fish wont eat | 2/6/2007 |
Q: My fish tank has been se up for alomost a year and a half, i do a 25% water change about once a week ...
A: It could be disease or an unexpected water quality problem. Look at them closely to be sure there ...
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| betta | 2/5/2007 |
Q: I am so sorry for bugging you again but I come bering good news, Commet my fish has regained his ...
A: Great news! I'm glad Commet is better. The medicine is "Maracyn-Two" if you want to try it. You ...
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| new tank | 2/4/2007 |
Q: i also got a bottle of cycle. i want to ask you where can i buy a bottle of pure ammonia, can i buy ...
A: You need just the regular bottled "non-sudsing" ammonia from the grocery store or hardware store ...
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| Betta fish | 2/3/2007 |
Q: I have had my Betta fish for around 2 years and I think he may be dying but I want to make sure its ...
A: It's possible he got sick from 'less clean' water. But, my goodness girl, you are a busy mom! All ...
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| beta fish | 2/3/2007 |
Q: I've had a beta fish for two years now and kept him in a 5 qt fish bowl..He was always at the bottom ...
A: Poor guy. He may have stopped eating for some reason so the food has rotted on the bottom of the ...
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| future mess? | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 29-gallon aquarium with 2 small ryukin in it. I change the water twice a week, once with a ...
A: Your tank size is just fine as long as those two are your only fish. Sounds like someone else didn't ...
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| white fuzz on fish | 2/2/2007 |
Q: .I have a black molly (looks like a dalmation). We got him at Christmas. He developed some white ...
A: If it looks like little tiny spikes of white, it's a fungus known as Saprolegnia. Here is a page ...
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| algea | 2/1/2007 |
Q: what is algea's food chain and what eat algea is it natural
A: Algae's 'food chain'? Is it natural? I'm not sure what you mean by those questions. Could you ...
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| Sick Angel Fish | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I am desperate. I have bought a 55 gal tank from someone about 1 1/2 yrs ago. It is a community ...
A: It may have a gill disease. There are bacterium, fungi and parasites that can cause the same ...
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| betta bubbles | 1/31/2007 |
Q: Why does my betta go to a corner at the top of the tank and blow bubbles?
A: It means he's a happy little fella! He is making a "bubble nest" to prepare for any females that ...
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| Extremely High Nitrite Levels | 1/30/2007 |
Q: We are fairly new to fish and fish tanks. We have a fish-free 10g. freshwater tank that's been ...
A: There is still a lot of waste in the gravel so it is just going through the normal process of ...
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| Compatibility | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I just finished cycling my tank a few days ago and I have 5 zebra danios in it. It is 25 gallons. ...
A: Neons are definitely fine to keep with danios, as long as you have an aquarium heater to keep the ...
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| Orange Coloration on our Goldfish | 1/29/2007 |
Q: The tank it is in is a 25 gallon tank, almost completely filled with water, with a Whisper 20-40 ...
A: Redness usually indicates bacterial infection. Make the water change and then use a product from ...
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| What do they eat? | 1/29/2007 |
Q: What should i feed my brand new baby oscars, they are about 2" and i currntly have flake food, they ...
A: Yep, they are just little tiny babies right now! Your oscars will grow to be over a foot long and ...
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| veggies | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I've asked you questions before. I have two small ryukin goldfish in a 29-gallon tank. I have ...
A: The vegies I cook are carrots, green beans, peas and squash. Cook them slightly but not so they're ...
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| parrot chiclid | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I have a purple parrot chiclid i've only had him {or her} for about a month now...I'm new at this ...
A: He may be getting bullied by the others and he has sores from being bitten. There could also be a ...
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| my fish are dieing | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon tank for at least 6 mo. now and all was fine with it till the last two weeks. ...
A: Poor guys. They should start to improve on the third day. It is normal to see more spots for the ...
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| slime eyes | 1/24/2007 |
Q: i just want to ask about my flower horn i put them in 15gal and im just using a corner filter and ...
A: It's just simply from inadequate tank size. They may look healthy otherwise, but eye cloud is really ...
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| golden gourami | 1/24/2007 |
Q: But now it has black lines all over its body and has become agressive why? Also is it true if you by ...
A: Gold gouramis can indeed be quite aggressive. The rule with all types of gouramis is there really ...
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| my poor wilbur | 1/23/2007 |
Q: First off i have never had problems with poor Wilbur until some idiot at the pet store said that a ...
A: Poor Wilbur... and poor Zinnia too! What crazy advice from all angles. I'm so sorry you've had such ...
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| Fat Fish | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I cannot figure out if one of my two goldfish is overweight or pregnant. To add to this problem, ...
A: Goldfish really don't get "pregnant", they are egglayers so they grow eggs inside them. What are the ...
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| breeding and sexing bristlenose catfish | 1/22/2007 |
Q: how do i tell a male bristlenose catfish from a female? how big do they need to be before they start ...
A: Here are two web pages that should tell you everything you need to know; ...
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| bata fish | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I've have my Beta about a year in a half. He's in a nice big 3 gallon bowl with Shells to swim ...
A: It sounds like fin and tail rot. Here are web pages about it; ...
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| Liquid-Filled 'Cyst'? | 1/21/2007 |
Q: Chris. I've had my pet male Betta, Shi-Zi-Wang since March of last year. He lives in a 2.5 gallon ...
A: Unless it looks infected (red, fuzzy, abnormal) it's probably just as you said, a fluid filled cyst. ...
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| Female Bettas | 1/21/2007 |
Q: and i have 5 Bettas now and i have had them now for about 4 months. I have 2 males and 3 females. I ...
A: It's possible that one of your "females" is actually a shortfinned variety of male betta. It ...
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| My goldfish is sick, DESPERATE | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I rescued some goldfish 2 years ago that were left in a house for a/b 2weeks with no power in ...
A: It sounds like a blood infection called "hemorrhagic septicemia". He needs an antibiotic called ...
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| Cotton mouth | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I have a bala shark that got what we thought was cotton mouth last night, but this a.m. he was dead. ...
A: What are the symptoms of the sick fish? Are there any sick fish in there now? If there are no signs ...
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| cloudy water | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 55GAL. TANK WITH 2 ADULT BLACK MOLLYS & 20+ BLACK MOLLY BABIES,& 8 GUPPIES. MY PROBLEM IS ...
A: It's possible you have been disturbing the filter too much. Or, the filter isn't big enough for the ...
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| my jack dempsey is sick | 1/19/2007 |
Q: My dempsey seems sick he's flipping around sinks to bottom opens mouth really wide seems to be ...
A: Poor guy. Sounds like swim bladder failure. It's very good that he still eating. This condition has ...
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| african cichlid | 1/19/2007 |
Q: i have a frontosa african cichlid in a 55 gal tank 8" long for about 5 years but his right eye just ...
A: Ouch! He probably injured himself or there was something wrong behind the eye that caused it to push ...
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| Livebearing hybrids | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I have Mollies,Platies,Swordtails,and 2 Albino Corydoras in an established tank(0 ppm ammonia,12 ...
A: Swords and platies have been known to interbreed because they are more closely related to each other ...
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| Goldfish Tank Question | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon tank with one goldfish in it. I had 4 others but they have all died, Im guessing ...
A: I think a 10 gallon might be too cramped for him. He wouldn't be able to get the exercise he is used ...
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| Pond Goldfish Fungus | 1/17/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have a large, approximate 1500 gal pond in the back yard. One of my 29 cent ...
A: Don't worry about pH and all that. I don't think it will be necessary because it's a temporary home ...
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| greenish tint to tank | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 55 gall tank that has been set up for about a month. I have 8 goldfish and 2 alge eaters. ...
A: All tanks actually need a 25% change every week. Monthly is just not enough. Vacuum the gravel at ...
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| My Oscars will not eat | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I purchased 2 Oscar fish last. Today when I got home the fish would not eat or swim. I changed the ...
A: It may take a couple of days or more for new fish to start eating. It's very hard on them to go to a ...
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| I think my Red Oscar is dying | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Now this may be the most stupid question ever asked but.... Is he not supposed to eat just blood ...
A: It's not a stupid question at all. It is unfortunately very common for oscars and other large fish ...
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| I think my Red Oscar is dying | 1/16/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend had bought a Red Oscar when he was with his ex and so she has been the one in charge of ...
A: Poor guy. I'm so glad you could rescue him. He is probably always going to be affected by his ...
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| funny looking oscar | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 month old tiger Oscar he is about 5 inches long and now all of a sudden he has like a ...
A: It sounds like he has been injured. I've seen this when fish are rubbing themselves on things ...
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| Fish tank help | 1/15/2007 |
Q: This is the first time I every had fish and I just set up my 55 gallon tank about 3 months again I ...
A: Your dead fish probably succummed to "New Tank Syndrome". Here is a link to my article about it; ...
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| black slime in my tank | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon tank with one big bottom feeder in it. My pH is low and my ammonia is high. I ...
A: The ammonia level is normal for a tank that is trying to re-establish itself after a major cleaning. ...
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| air pumbs and stones | 1/15/2007 |
Q: if i have a good outside filter how inportant is it to use a air stone in the tank? will it help me ...
A: Adding an airstone helps keep the tank more oxygenated and the biological balance more stable. It ...
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| starting a gold fish tank | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I would like to start a goldfish tank but can you put the fish in the water strait away or do you ...
A: Let your new tank run for a couple of days to be sure everything works and the tank isn't going to ...
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| tank sealer | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 100gal tank and some of the sealer looks like it might be coming off. Can it be sealed ...
A: If it's just the thinner edges that are lifting it may be okay. If it looks like the sealant is ...
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| carbon change | 1/14/2007 |
Q: Now to the filter. 2 Oscars. I changed the carbon in Oct. In Dec I noticed the ammonia levels were ...
A: Ammo-chips can be recharged with aquarium salt. Dissolve 1/4 cup of aquarium salt in 1/2 gallon of ...
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| What the heck... | 1/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 4-year-old Shubunkin goldfish that is now 9 1/2 inches long. My fish (Cinnamin is blind due ...
A: Sounds like a match made in heaven! Cinnamon is probably relying on Sugar to guide her around. Fish ...
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| Water Softner | 1/13/2007 |
Q: We have well water but are installing a water softner will that help the ph rise a bit or will it ...
A: The water softener reduces the minerals in the water so the pH will go down. Oscars really like soft ...
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| irridescent shark life span | 1/12/2007 |
Q: right now the remaining irr is lying on his/her ( i think female because of larger size) side tail ...
A: Poor thing. There is very little you can do really. You could make a partial water change to help ...
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| goldfish | 1/12/2007 |
Q: when a gold fish lays her eggs where would she place them. and would they die when i clean there ...
A: Goldfish lay eggs in plants by swimming into bunches of them. The males follow her to fertilize them ...
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| i need help | 1/12/2007 |
Q: im new at this breeding stuff and i need 2 how do i make my female fill with egg cause i got two but ...
A: I need more info from you..... What kind of fish? How many? How big? What size tank do you gave ...
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| HELP! lionhead query | 1/11/2007 |
Q: i have a lionhead who is about 1 year old. and i have noticed that he has developed a sort of ...
A: He may be developing a symptom known as "Pop-Eye". Here is a link to a good article on it; ...
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| oscar help needed | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I am very in need of help. I have two albino oscars and two tiger oscars in a sixty-five gallon ...
A: If they still don't get better in spite of all your efforts, it could be "gill flukes" or other ...
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| Sick goldfish | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon tank with a biological 10i filter. The tank is only about 80% full. The current ...
A: You are certainly doing everything possible to cure him. In my opinion it would be best to stop ...
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| African Clawed Frog fungus? | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon fresh water tank with one (used to be two) African Clawed Frog and a Placo. I've ...
A: It would be a good idea to separate the frog so she isn't being injured more by the plecostomus. You ...
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| irridescent shark life span | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what the life span of irr. sharks are in a home tank. I recently had one die after 9 ...
A: Wow! Those guys really were experienced travelers! Their life span is about 10 years or more so it ...
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| swollen gill | 1/9/2007 |
Q: You advised me last week on lowering ammonia it has gone down from 6.0-3.0. My problem now is one ...
A: Sounds like an injury. Gill tissue loses it's red color if it's become 'dead tissue' from being ...
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| Re: Tin Foil Barb | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I have a large tin foil barb with 2 other ones in my tank with 3 little tiger barbs and a loach in a ...
A: Tinfoils are just naturally hyper and can indeed injure themselves. He is very frustrated and really ...
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| PEARSCALE GOLDFISH | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I have recently got 4 pearscale goldfish and an aquarium thats abt 6 gallons. Its gr8 to knw v have ...
A: It's just far too small a tank for even one goldfish I'm afraid. Each goldfish needs about 10 ...
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| Barb is sick | 1/7/2007 |
Q: We had the tank 13 years. Our tank size is 35. We have two Barbs two silver dollars and one Sucke ...
A: You need to use medicine in the tank so take Mr. Snail out to keep him safe. Put him with some tank ...
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| pregnant goldfish | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I have 3(feeder?) goldfish,from my pond,brought in the house.Kids put them in there this summer.they ...
A: Well, their bodies figure that since the "weather" warmed up it's springtime now and time to breed I ...
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| oscar | 1/6/2007 |
Q: i have a oscar i had the oscar for about 5 months.lately he's been the tank by himself so i thought ...
A: It's just his nature. Oscars are very aggressive and territorial cichlids, and yours is just ...
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| my fish | 1/6/2007 |
Q: well i got a beta fish about a week ago and it floats to the top then sinks back down and he keeps ...
A: Sounds like either his tank temperature is too low (under 76f)or it could be a swim bladder problem. ...
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| very sick oranda | 1/5/2007 |
Q: My sisters oranda "Fred" is very sick. He has been laying on its side on the bottom of the tank ...
A: It sounds like a condition known as "dropsy". Poor Fred. Here is a link to a good article about it ...
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| Sucker fish | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I have a sucker fish (about half the size of your pinky) in a ten gallon tank, I'm curious about how ...
A: Feed him at night when the lights are out. You can also feed him in a glass jar that is on it's side ...
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| when | 1/5/2007 |
Q: i dont no when is it time for betta fish to mate cause i think its time i kinda 3 or 4 years and i ...
A: If you are saying your betta is 3 or 4 years old, he is pretty old to take on the responsibility of ...
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| high ammonia with oscars | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I have 2 Oscars in a 75 gal tank with a cascade canister under cabinet filter. (not sure if 700 or ...
A: Oscars are pretty messy guys so they need a 25% water change and gravel vacuuming every week. Taking ...
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| Growth on Beta fish | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Please help!! My beta has developed a growth on his face in what seems to be overnight. It is a ...
A: It sounds like a bacterial infection. I would use "Maracyn 2". It's available at most fish stores. ...
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| angelmfish | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I have 2 that I had since very young. They R quite big now. I noticed they pull on each others lips ...
A: Angels and other cichlids fight as part of their courting behavior. Weaker fish are chased away so ...
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| my betta fighting fsh | 12/23/2006 |
Q: My tank has been set up for about a year. My tank is My fish is a Betta Fighting Fish. 2 fish in ...
A: Since he is eating and acting well I don't suspect infection. He may be constipated or he has a ...
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| black moore fish | 12/23/2006 |
Q: I got a black moore fish about a year ago from someone who did not take care of him. He is in a ten ...
A: I'm so glad you rescued him! You have been doing a great job caring for him. It sounds like he has a ...
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| Beta Illness | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I have a beta fish that I've had for about a year and recently he's begun to act strangely. He used ...
A: Poor guy. That does not sound good at all. Change his water and put his tank in a warmer spot. ...
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| my oscar | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I have had an oscar for about 2 months and he has always eaten very well and is growing quite large, ...
A: The tank is just way too small for him. Ammonia from his waste and respiration is burning his skin, ...
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| vacation feeding | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon tank that's pretty well settled (about 6 weeks old). I have 6 cories, 6 penguin ...
A: The otos will eat the vacation feeders too. What I like to add to my tanks if I'm gone is a leaf of ...
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| Pleco fish | 12/21/2006 |
Q: We found our lethargic fish on it's side and barely moving. It's mouth was moving and it appeared to ...
A: That's a shame. Usually by the time they get that sick there really isn't much you can do. Just ...
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| My goldfish is "sucking air" at the surface of the water | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I bought a small goldfish yesterday and put him in a fishbowl that previously had a beta in it (I ...
A: He has now been in there long enough that his waste and respiration have used up the oxygen in the ...
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| Internal Parasites | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I have had internal parasite for several months and have tried everything what do I do? I have 7 ...
A: I really need more info to be able to help you. Such as; What have been the symptoms of the sick ...
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| fish types | 12/20/2006 |
Q: .. can i have 2 tiger barbs,1 male guppy and 3 platy's in the same tank??what type of food should ...
A: Guppies and platies are okay together but the tiger barbs would be too aggressive. They will nip the ...
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| my fish has white stuff on it | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I recently got a beta fish and now it has white stuff on its body. I was wondering how I could fix ...
A: Sounds like it could be a columnaris infection. Here are web pages about it with pictures and ...
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| Injured Beta Fish | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I accidentaly dropped and broke a glass frame on my betas bowl. Some of the pieces fell into it, ...
A: Poor guy. Things like that happen sometimes. Hopefully he will recover just fine and be okay. Bettas ...
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| Plecostamus | 12/19/2006 |
Q: our take has been set up for a month now. just b/c we got a larger 95 gal tank. we had a 45. we ...
A: These little critters are a type of planaria or nematode. The good news is they are totally harmless ...
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| sudden death | 12/19/2006 |
Q: My spotted mollie died all of the sudden, her belly got big super big almost overnite, I was ...
A: Mollies do have live babies, but they do have to start from eggs inside first. They hatch just as ...
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| My fish is acting strange. HELP! | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I have 1 male beta. My tank has been set up for almost a year.It is 2.5 gallons.I change the water ...
A: Redness usually indicates a bacterial infection. It could be a form of mouth rot or something. Try ...
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| Fungus on my Goldfish - HELP | 12/17/2006 |
Q: I bought my tank 4weeks ago. It is an AQUA ONE AR-380 with a built in filter and light. ON the front ...
A: It would benefit the fish to have ammonia and nitrite test kits on hand. In my opinion it is not a ...
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| help my guppy? | 12/17/2006 |
Q: I have one guppy fish. I have him/her in a 55 gallon aquarium. Is this safe? he is at the top all ...
A: He is probably just very scared. I'm sure there is plenty of oxygen in the water. It takes a few ...
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| Molly fish poopping a lot | 12/17/2006 |
Q: i just bought two new dalmation molly fishes and one of them (i think its a female) keeps poopping a ...
A: This one fish probably just eats more. If the poo gets really long, more than an inch or so, it ...
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| girl or boy | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I am wanting to get a girl betta fish. I don't know how to tell the difference to a girl betta and a ...
A: Females have short fins and males have the long beautiful flowing fins. They both come in many ...
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| flowerhorn disease and cure | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I have aflowerhorn and it is developing wound like feature around its mouth.I need your guidance for ...
A: Well, I need a little more information about it before I can help you; What does the wound look ...
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| Fresh water fish | 12/16/2006 |
Q: We've had the tank setup for a few months now. We do clean it on a regular basis. We had bad luck ...
A: Your tank has what is known as "planktonic algae". Whatever combination of trace elements naturally ...
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| Fantail shredded tails and fins | 12/15/2006 |
Q: my two fantails have got totally shredded tails and fins, i had to change to whole tank of water a ...
A: The tank is probably going through a break-in period after being disturbed so much. It happens ...
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| green spotted puffer fish | 12/15/2006 |
Q: i have a five gallon with three green spotted puffers and one blood parrot. i have added one ...
A: Well, you aren't going to like what I have to say, but it's best to hear the truth so here it ...
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| algae | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I have a 60gal. tank that has been set up for about 2 years. I run a Fluval 404 and change about ...
A: Pretty normal for cichlids of those types to "not play well with others". It's their nature. More ...
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| Cloudy water | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I have a 30gal tank, set up for about 3 months, I have 5 small silver dollars, 6 tiger barbs, 2 ...
A: Sounds like you need to just let the tank recover. Cleaning the filter and accidently removing too ...
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| beeta fish | 12/14/2006 |
Q: i bout a beta female and beta male.I put them in a tank at the same time and my beta female is ...
A: It means they aren't ready to spawn yet. The female has to be kept separated from the male unless ...
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| cloudy water... all the fish are swimming at the top | 12/13/2006 |
Q: we set up our 20 gallon tank about 3 days ago. We went out this afternoon to buy the fish and when ...
A: Cloudiness is very common in new tanks from the instability of the new filtering system. It has to ...
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| Cloudy Tank | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I have had a goldfish for 6 years and she has survived a lot of sickness! I live in a small ...
A: Our house has been in remodeling for two years. (What a pain in the neck!) I know how worrisome it ...
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| Black Ghost Knifefish with tubular pinkish discharge from behind jaw | 12/13/2006 |
Q: 55 gal. tank has been set up for about 1 year. Two kissing gourami, 1 Pearl gourami, 1 placco, 3 ...
A: He may have injured himself. He is feeling insecure so he is going back to his natural habit of ...
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| irridescent shark (problem w/eye) | 12/12/2006 |
Q: Howdy: I have had an irridescent shark shark for about 6 years. In fact most of my fish are older ...
A: It's possible he did hurt himself. Iridescents are pretty hyper. Just watch it and keep his water ...
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| Fancy Goldfish | 12/12/2006 |
Q: My fancy goldfish just is not acting himself. He lays on the bottom of the tank with his head in the ...
A: If he is in with the cichlids and other fish....he needs to get out of there immediately! Cichlids ...
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| Danio Babies | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I have a 30 gal hex. with 5 black skirt tetras and 4 Zebra Danios. In the tank I have a net basket ...
A: When they are too big to fit into the mouths of the other fish it's usually safe. That's about 1/4 ...
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| My Pleco | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I own 2 "plecos," hearty, bottom dwelling freshwater fish. I have had them for almost 2 years and ...
A: I'm really not sure because there are many possibilities. If you see signs of redness in the belly ...
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| somersaulting goldfish | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I got three fantail goldfish 1 1/2 yrs ago. About 6 months ago one seemed to stop growing, and one ...
A: The peas should correct it if the problem is due to a digestive issue. You might try fasting them ...
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| sick beta? | 12/10/2006 |
Q: i have had this female beta fish for five months... i kept her in a bowl or vase that i let set out ...
A: Get some water conditioner and see if that's it. She needs it to be used every time you change her ...
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| goldfish | 12/10/2006 |
Q: and i was wondering about my gold fish i have had it for a year and laterly it has been getting ...
A: Sometimes fish will become constipated or develop other problems that cause their bellies to become ...
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| butterfly kois | 12/9/2006 |
Q: How big do Bf.koi's get!
A: All Koi have the capacity to reach 2 to 4 feet long and live to be more than 100 years old if cared ...
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| Breeding net | 12/9/2006 |
Q: Hey, Chris it's me Daniel again. I bought the breeding net for my pregnant platy but it seems really ...
A: They usually have babies about 6 weeks after breeding, but we don't usually know when they actually ...
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| My Babies (Red-Cap-Orandas) | 12/9/2006 |
Q: well i have two Red Cap Orandas both a little over a year i got them both at the same time they ...
A: He may have developed a bacterial infection that has spread to his vascular system (blood vessels). ...
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| Goldfish with Digestive Disorder | 12/8/2006 |
Q: My son's goldfish is almost 9yrs old. He's a plain comet "PRIZE FISH" that he won at a school fair ...
A: Wow! Nine years! You guys have really cared for him well. Their normal lifespan is well over ten ...
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| fighter fish | 12/7/2006 |
Q: my fish is not eating and it sleeps all the time i am worried what should i do?
A: Without details it's hard for me to say. Start with a water change. If your room temperature is ...
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| dalmation molly | 12/7/2006 |
Q: we have a 55 gallon tank that has been setup about a month. We have 2 mollies, 3 tetras, a loach, 2 ...
A: Make a 25% water change for the next couple of days. It may be that "New Tank Syndrome" toxins are ...
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| My Betta Fish May Be Dying!!! | 12/7/2006 |
Q: My betta fish is on the bottom of the fish tank but its in his side. I change the water twice a week ...
A: Oh, that's too bad. I'm so sorry you lost him. It's especially difficult when you have to tell a ...
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| Floating Goldfish | 12/6/2006 |
Q: Firstly please excuse my lack of piscine knowledge, I am new to fish owning. My partner once had a ...
A: It could be a simple as constipation putting pressure on the swim bladder or as serious as a ...
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| My Betta Fish May Be Dying!!! | 12/6/2006 |
Q: My betta fish is on the bottom of the fish tank but its in his side. I change the water twice a week ...
A: Poor little guy. He's really been through a lot lately. It sounds like a case of swim bladder ...
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| water keeps getting dirty. | 12/5/2006 |
Q: i recently bought a 10 gallon fish tank. i put in the rocks, added the water and then i added the ...
A: It is very common for a new tank to be cloudy. Sometimes they clear up for a bit and get cloudy ...
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| Black fin shark (catfish) | 12/5/2006 |
Q: i recently bought a few black fin sharks and 2 of them have died just having them a day , i still ...
A: I need a bit more info to be able to help you; What size tank do you have? What is the water ...
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| Nitrate | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I transfered over to a 20 gallon from a 10 about 4 weeks ago, I have 1 panda oranda, 1 med. ...
A: I am assuming it's actually nitrIte (NO2) your tank has. NitrAte (NO3) comes after the nitrite goes ...
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| pregnant platy | 12/4/2006 |
Q: when you have a pregnant platy, do you take it into another bowl? If so do you need a filter or ...
A: Platies need filtration and heat too. You don't want the temperature lower than about 75f or she ...
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| Betta Chills Vertically | 12/4/2006 |
Q: Chris - thanks so much for the idea! Do you have any idea where I might be able to purchase a water ...
A: There really aren't any heaters safe for a tank that small. You might try a "night bulb" meant for ...
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| Oscar | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I have two Red Oscars, I have only had them for about three weeks. They were red when I got them and ...
A: Oscars and other cichlids will darken or lighten according to their mood, weather, water conditions, ...
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| sick goldfish | 12/3/2006 |
Q: how does a goldfish get a desease called ick
A: Ick is caused by a parasite. When infected by it, the fish looks like it is sprinkled with salt. ...
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| Betta Chills Vertically | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I'm worried about my poor Betta Freddie. I have only had him a little over a month, but when I got ...
A: If the water is cooler than 76f he needs it higher. Some experts say that 70 is okay but in my ...
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| upside down goldfish | 12/2/2006 |
Q: I have one goldfish which I have had for over a year that appears to be unable to stay right side ...
A: It's just too small a container for him. He can't stay healthy in such close quarters. His most ...
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| dying fish | 12/2/2006 |
Q: I have good news and bad news. After I read your response and checked the link, I put the biofilter ...
A: I forgot to mention that the combo of water treatments and ick medicine you are using is fine. They ...
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| algea eaters | 12/2/2006 |
Q: What can you feed algea eaters if there's little or no algea in the tank. Our tank is about a month ...
A: The best supplementary food for algae eaters is simply vegetables. I feed mine a chunk of rinsed raw ...
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| sick Danio | 12/1/2006 |
Q: Hey I have some danios that have done really well for almost a year however i noticed one getting ...
A: It could be internal parasites, fish tuberculosis, high nitrates in the water and other things. You ...
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| dying fish | 12/1/2006 |
Q: My friend bought me a ten gallon tank and four guppies. I already had a beta, so we combined the ...
A: Law school! That's awesome! I'm sure you are busy enough without having to worry about your tank ...
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| Betta health | 12/1/2006 |
Q: My Betta, Aqua, who has lived happily in the same bowl for 5 months is now hanging out at the ...
A: Poor Aqua. Lets see what we can do..... Maybe he needs his bowl to be in a warmer spot? Bettas can ...
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| dalmation mollies | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I have one male and one female dalmation molly. The male has been biting at her, she hides inside ...
A: When the male bites at her it means he is trying to breed. It's hard on a female if she's the only ...
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| Goldfish illness | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have a tank with a bubble eye black moor danios tiger barbs etc and sunday i check the water ...
A: Ammonia can cause these symptoms so it needs to get under control. Make a 25% water change. Do ...
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| Gouramis | 11/29/2006 |
Q: i have one gourami a fire bellied one I believe. He is in a 10 gallon tank by himself. I want to add ...
A: A platy would be okay but swords and mollies really need a bigger tank, about 20 gallons. They get 3 ...
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| sick black molly | 11/29/2006 |
Q: My black molly is behaving strangely. She has over the past few days begun to hover at the top of ...
A: Make a 25% water change in her tank and add aquarium salt to help stress and to delay progression of ...
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| Feeding peas to beta | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Well, it took quite awhile but he finally recovered. He wouldn't eat at all for almost two weeks, ...
A: That is truly excellent news! I would just keep feeding him normal portions. He will fatten up ...
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| beta sick | 11/28/2006 |
Q: My daughter's beta fish has a extended stomach and two growths and it's belly. She is frightened ...
A: It sounds like it could be constipated or perhaps has dropsy. Here are some links to information and ...
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| Sailfin mollies | 11/28/2006 |
Q: My fish layed one egg. What should I do
A: Well, actually mollies have live babies so there wouldn't be any eggs at all. Here is a link to info ...
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