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 We are just getting started ,but where we live here in lemomt we have well water,Do we have to do anything different to the water to get stared,thank you jamie
Answer Hi Jamie
Generally, no need to do anything with well water. I know when I was on it a few years back, I didn't use dechlorinator or anything-just straight from the tap to the tank. One thing I would recommend doing, is checking the tap water for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrates. Sometimes in rural areas, fertilizer run off from farms and such will cause nitrates to be present in the water. Usually it's in small amounts, and won't affect the tank, but check to be sure. I would also check your ph as well while you're at it to get an idea of what that is and the hardness of your water.
