About Christy Expertise I can answer some questions regarding freshwater fish ranging from their care to diagnosing common diseases or problems with the fish. I can also answer questions regarding the care and maintenance of an aquarium. I haven't had much luck with live plants, so can't help in that area very much. Not real good with explaining salt water or brackish set ups too well either. Also regarding goldfish, I have some comets, and have a little experience with them but mostly just general info on them. I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH ANY OF THE FANCY VARIETIES OF GOLDFISH. YOU MIGHT BE BETTER DIRECTING THOSE QUERIES TO AN EXPERT MORE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. If I can't answer or don't know something, I'll let you know, so don't be upset if I reject your question, I'll always explain why. I would just rather not answer then give an answer I'm not confident about.
Experience All personal, first hand, general fishkeeping experience. I've had fresh water aquariums now for about 7 years. I've had tropical/community fish tanks, African cichlids, South American cichlids, brackish water puffer fish, and a lot of other varieties in between.
Education/Credentials None, all personal experience
Question Hi Christy! My betta seems better this am - still covered with specks, but swimming and eating. I was scared about him yesterday. Last night I re-read all the info you sent me, and thought it through, and realized I had not added the Coppersafe to the new water when I did the water change(per their directions). I put that in last night, maybe that is what helped. One of the red fish, which I called mollies in my original question, but are platys, had eaten a clump of the Maracyn 2 on the first night (the piglet!) and died. I wanted to let you know the betta seems better, and thank you again for all your info. I'm sorry I couldn't figure out how to attach this to the original question.
Answer Hi Rena
Glad he looked better. Hopefully he's healed by now.
Next time you need to add meds or salt, dissolve them first in a bowl or bucket with tank water or dechlorinated water. That'll help prevent them from eating it.....they'll see something falling and go after it trying to eat it. I'm glad those links helped out too. I come across good sites and save them, my favorites folder is a disaster that needs organizing :)
