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 how long does it take for babie frys to reach adult hood, or at least to where they won't have to hide anymore. also if i want to dump out the charcoal in my filter and spread it like gravel would it sill do it's job of removing odors and helping keeping the tank clean?
Answer Hi Diana
Depending on the type of fish, livebearers usually within a few weeks, about 4 weeks or so, they're large enough to swim with the adult fish.
I wouldn't spread the charcoal/carbon in the gravel. It's only "active" for a short time, not sure exactly since I don't use it, but about a week or two tops. If you want to use it regularly, then it needs to be replaced every week or two, otherwise it's not doing anything.
