Aboutmichael mccorry Expertise I can answer questions concerning tanks, setup, display, maintence,filters, heaters, substrates, CO2 Systems, lighting, arrangements.
Also water quality, chemical makeup and altering water parameters.
I can advise on fish selection, how to arrange the tank to minimize aggression, water parameters for specific fish, breeding and raisning fry.
Feeding and nutrition.
Lighting both flourescent and metal halide and everything in between
Plants, selection, lighting and feeding requirements, CO2 Systems, and substrate selection as well as what plants will work with what fish.
Heating, and cooling the tank. Automating certain functions and what maintenence is necesssary to keep things looking good.
Fish diseases their diagnosis and treatment.
As well as other topics related to the hobby.
Experience I have been involved in Tropical Fish for over 30 years having bred or kept most everything that was out there at one time or annother.
I have worked in several shops and managed several more, I have owned my own shop for over 12 years and currently maintain more than 3000gals of fresh water and saltwater fish, plants and invertabrates.
I service tanks and respond to emergency calls.
I advise on design, placement and impact of displays and custom design and install whatever the client wishes.
I had a business within a business servicing systems for Dr;s,Offices, Restaurants, Hospitals, and private individuals.
Publications TFH
FAMA
American Cichlid Association
Education/Credentials I attended Clinton Comm. College and then went to work for the State of New York.
I also recieved training in the unrelated field of Law Enforcement.
I am a certified fish specialist both fresh and saltwater having attended seminars at the Backer Trade Shows in Atlantic City sanctioned by PPAC.
Awards and Honors I have won awards from the New York State Dept of Education and from the Govenors Office for Business of the Year in the Northern Tier.
I work as a consultant with the State assisting people who are starting a business.
Question Hello..thanks for taking the time to read this. I have a red cap oranda that i've had for 6 months. He's in a 20 gallon with a facny goldfish 2 guppies & 2 platies. Today I noticed a white bump on his side toward the back..the best way to describe it is like a white wart that you want to pick..other than that he seems fine...any ideas?
Also what's their average lifespan? Thanks!
Answer nikki,
the bump may be a cystic issue of some sort if there is only one.
could be a parasite as well if you can get a close look at it you may be able to rule that in or out.
you could add 3-4 table spoons of non-iodized salt in the tank as well as a tonic, it will benefit all the fish as well.
as to the average lifespan of a gold fish, all things being equal 15-20 years is not uncommon.
just keep your eye on it and if there are changes , mail me and we will try something else.
good luck.
