| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Beginner Fish | 11/6/2009 |
Q: What types of fish make good cycle fish and how many should I use?
A: It greatly depends on what type of tank you want to keep. For a peaceful community tank, Zebra ...
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| Betta | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I've read where it is recommended that a Betta be kept in a 5 gallon tank. If I keep my Betta in a 5 ...
A: A 5 gallon is too small to add anyone with your Betta. A 10 gallon is the minimal size for a Betta ...
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| Angels | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 60 gallon freshwater tank that I want to put Angelfish in. What types of fish would go with ...
A: Angels should be kept in groups of at least 4 and should be the primary fish in the tank. I have an ...
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| My betta has some problems | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My crowntail betta has been darting/flashing for over a week now without any signs of white spot or ...
A: Darting around the tank is usually a sign of a parasite or bacterial infection. I would add 1 tsp of ...
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| Fish compatibility? | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I am in aquatic science at school and we have to keep an aquarium as a project. It have a 10 Gallon ...
A: The Gourami is actually going to get too big for your 10 gallon. You may want to reconsider the ...
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| 55gal issue | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I received a 55gal and stand about 6 months ago.I said to myself cool a free 55.But now the question ...
A: It really depends on what type of tank this was prior to you taking it. If it was a salt water tank, ...
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| my fish are dying | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I recently set up a 10 gallon tank in my classroom. I let the tank run for 4 days and then ...
A: I doubt you are cursed ;-) You simply added too many fish at once, and the fish you added were not ...
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| cloudy water | 10/22/2009 |
Q: We just recently cleaned our fresh water aquarium which we have had up and running for about 5 ...
A: You're very welcome! If your tank has been running trouble free for 5 years, I would remove the ...
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| betta gill disease | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Yesterday, I noticed that my betta fish, George, was acting extremely stressed out (darting around, ...
A: Red and inflamed gills are usually a sign of ammonia and/or nitrite poisoning. Once the gills have ...
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| cloudy water | 10/21/2009 |
Q: We just recently cleaned our fresh water aquarium which we have had up and running for about 5 ...
A: The cloudiness you are seeing is a bacteria bloom. When you say you recently cleaned your aquarium, ...
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| Red Tail Shark | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I Just bought 2 red tail sharks for my 30 gallon tank with 2 tiger barbs. All the fish get alone, ...
A: I'm sure this is nothing at all to worry about. Fish often don't look at bright and as brilliant in ...
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| Texas Cichlids | 9/30/2009 |
Q: How can I tell the difference between male and female Texas Cichlids
A: Telling the difference is hard, if not impossible in young fish. Adult males are generally more ...
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| Drilled tank ? | 9/29/2009 |
Q: and thanks for answering my questions. I just bought some tanks from a closed pet shop. 65 gallon ...
A: These holes in the bottom of the tanks are used for a water change system. Many breeders and pet ...
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| Female Cichlid Turns an odd color | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My husband and I recently bought a 30 gallon tank recently. With it, came three convict cichlids - ...
A: These are all pretty aggressive fish. When placing aggressive Cichlids together, it's best to add ...
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| feeding | 9/17/2009 |
Q: i have 2 baby tiger oscars("1.5" inch in size) ,I was feeding them tubifex dry worms,but now i am ...
A: There is nothing you can feed fish to make them grow faster. Fish grow at their own growth rates, ...
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| New Tank Help | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a small tank and one molly and one baby. My adult just lays on the bottom of the tank now. ...
A: Yes, when you treat the new water with the water conditioner, it is immediately ready for fish. ...
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| brown algae | 9/15/2009 |
Q: We cleaned filter over the weekend and it is coming back quickly. Any suggestions what to do? Oh and ...
A: Brown algae is common in new aquariums. The best way to get rid of it is to siphon out 20-30 of your ...
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| Guppies | 9/4/2009 |
Q: What fish should I get to accompany my guppies? What fish shouldn't I get to accompany my guppies?
A: I pulled your question from our question pool. I apologize the expert you asked was unable to answer ...
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| Snail! | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I just bought a new plant for my Neons, but when I looked in the tank last night there was a tiny ...
A: Some people leave snails in their tanks. Other people, like me ;-), prefer not to have them in their ...
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| Aquarium | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon tank that I bought 3 days ago. I had about 16 tropical fish and 1 goldfish that I ...
A: Well, the first thing to do is stay away from the man at the pet store who told you to clean your ...
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| oops | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Sorry Richard, I got my experts mixed up, Chris is the gentlemen on vacation haha. sorry about the ...
A: I can answer your question now. I would've answered before, but I didn't want to step on another ...
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| Angelfish dead | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Was finally able to add fish to our new 29g tank yesterday (been cycling for a while now). Two small ...
A: You added too many fish to your tank at once my friend. Adding that many fish at once can cause your ...
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| platy fry | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have 9 Mickey mouse platy fry in a 5 gallon tank with plants and a air pump.I'm feeding them ...
A: You shouldn't put the females in the net breeder. Net breeders are only for putting the fry in after ...
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| Ammonia | 8/12/2009 |
Q: On 7/5/09, i setup a new 55g tank. I was told after about 10 days, my water levels looked good by a ...
A: I would feed your fish sparingly everyday rather than every other day. Don't feed them more than ...
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| Ammonia | 8/11/2009 |
Q: On 7/5/09, i setup a new 55g tank. I was told after about 10 days, my water levels looked good by a ...
A: Well the first mistake you made was listening to the moron at the fish store who said your tank was ...
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| starter fish | 8/5/2009 |
Q: before i go in depth with my question, do you believe in using starter fish to cycle a new aquarium? ...
A: Gouramis are really not the best cycle fish. Mainly, because of the way you have to keep them (1 ...
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| baby fishes | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Six months ago,i had baby fishes about 60 to 70 and unfortunately all of them died one after another ...
A: Baby fish should be transferred to a fry tank, or they will be eaten. The temperature of the fry ...
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| starter fish | 8/4/2009 |
Q: before i go in depth with my question, do you believe in using starter fish to cycle a new aquarium? ...
A: Yes, I have always cycled my tanks with starter fish. Zebra Danios and White Clouds work best, ...
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| platy fry | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have 9 Mickey mouse platy fry in a 5 gallon tank with plants and a air pump.I'm feeding them ...
A: You will also need a small filter for the 5 gallon. Make sure the filter intake is protected so it ...
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| Betta companions | 7/29/2009 |
Q: five baby angel fish in a 10 gal tank, and 4 white cloud mountain minnows 4 zebra danios 9 neon ...
A: Out of the fish you named that are currently in the 30 gallon, the only ones that will go with your ...
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| 5 gallon | 7/29/2009 |
Q: Currently I have a male betta in a 5 gallon tank alone with a filter, heater, caves and fake plants. ...
A: Unfortunately, to provide a Betta with tankmates, you'd need at least a 10 gallon. There just isn't ...
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| betta problems | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have had my betta, Smaug, for about two months. He lives in a three gallon tank with a filter. The ...
A: The discoloration could be nothing, a simple change in colors which is common as Bettas get older, ...
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| Fishless Cycling | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I decided to go the route of fishless cycling after killing two others...I put the tank together, ...
A: Fishless cycling works though I've never done it. I prefer to cycle with fish, because it creates a ...
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| Oscar | 7/22/2009 |
Q: My son purchased an Oscar and it stays up against the wall of the tank. It will not venture out into ...
A: If the Oscar is new, he'll need time to adjust to his new home. Provide him with plenty of hiding ...
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| moving fish | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I am moving soon, and I have three tanks of fish to move with me. US 20 gal, 10 gal, 40 gal. I have ...
A: GREAT question! Test the pH of the new water, if it doesn't vary that much from your current water, ...
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| moving fish | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I am moving soon, and I have three tanks of fish to move with me. US 20 gal, 10 gal, 40 gal. I have ...
A: The most important thing to remember is to make your aquariums the last thing you take down and ...
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| Livebearers Interbreeding? | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have two female Mollies, a mother and a daughter. This daughter was the sole survivor of mom's ...
A: Guppies and Mollies will breed. I've seen pictures of fry from a Male Molly & Female Guppy cross.. ...
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| How often can I add PRIME to my tank during break in cycle | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have had my aquarium for about 4 weeks now. I am experiencing the cycling period right now. How ...
A: I'm sorry, I thought you were referring to another product called Prime by another company. The ...
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| How often can I add PRIME to my tank during break in cycle | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have had my aquarium for about 4 weeks now. I am experiencing the cycling period right now. How ...
A: I've never used PRIME or any other bacteria additives. I've found over the years it's best to cycle ...
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| fish acting funny | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 100 gallon tank and in contains 2 sm red devils and 2 sm jack dempseys with about 25 gold ...
A: It's tough to say. Check your parameters ammonia/nitrite/nitrate levels. Also add a couple of large ...
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| high nitrite and nitrate levels | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have a ten gallon tank. Ihave a level of 5 ppm of nitrites and nitrates. The tank is 5 wks old. It ...
A: Well the first advice I must give you is to research the fish you want to keep prior to buying them. ...
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| mollys | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I also have a black molly female and I also think that she is carrying babies. The problem is that I ...
A: Mollies reach sexual maturity in about 8 weeks and are full grown at 3-4 months. It's very possible ...
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| i got snails lots of them | 6/24/2009 |
Q: i have lots of snails a small infestation if you ask me how would be the best way to rid myself of ...
A: Depending on how large your tank is and how many fish you have in it, the best way to rid your tank ...
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| Tank update | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I wrote to you a couple months ago about getting a tank, levelling, etc. I know you asked me to get ...
A: Planted tanks do speed up the cycle process since live plants consume ammonia & nitrites. During the ...
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| tank help | 6/23/2009 |
Q: Hey.. well a friend gave me i think a 90 or 100 gallon tank two days ago with huge rock {not live ...
A: Wash the inside of the tank with vinegar and water and rinse very well. Let it dry for about 24 ...
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| Rummynose Tetras | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I was at my LFS and saw some interesting little fish. I was told they are Rummynose Tetras and I ...
A: I have many Rummynose Tetras myself. They make a nice colorful addition to community tanks. They ...
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| freshwater angel fish | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I just brought an angle fish home from the store. I didn't notice it at the store but now that it is ...
A: Most fish stores have a 14 day return policy on live fish. You can return it to the store and ...
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| oscar and eels | 6/20/2009 |
Q: i have a 9 or 10 inch oscar. i love that fish. but he has been on his own since about 2 inchs and ...
A: If the eel is larger than the Oscar when you introduce him, they may be ok together. When ...
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| tiny dark brown spots on my Betta's tail | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I bought a beautiful young red/orange halfmoon betta from Petco. He is lively, friendly and lives in ...
A: As for his tail, it sounds like he might have got a little too close to one of the Corys and they ...
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| chilhids | 6/17/2009 |
Q: can you tell me the top 5 docilest chilhids. because im try to find tank mates 4 my spot finned ...
A: Kribensis Cichlid, Keyhole Cichlid, Festive Cichlid, Blood Parrot Cichlid and Severum Cichlid are ...
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| unexplained fish death | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 37 gallon tall tank with 1 African Butterfly fish and 4 Cory catfish still thriving after 1 ...
A: I agree that I don't think it's the phosphates, they are present in most aquariums. Some have higher ...
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| Yellowing on rocks? | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have just started a freshwater tank about three weeks ago. we have only two fish in it right now ...
A: This is algae. There is both green and brown algae. Brown algae is actually more common in aquariums ...
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| dalmatian mollies | 6/16/2009 |
Q: my dalmatian mollie (((there is no male mollie in the tank. I got the female already pregnant from ...
A: If this is your Mollies first birth, she can have 2-25 fry. If she has given birth before, she can ...
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| qty of fish in 38g high tank | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Sir, i am interested in keeping the right qty of fish in my 38g tank. it has been up and running ...
A: I'm surprised your ammonia level isn't through the roof. Your tank is severely overstocked my ...
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| tank mates | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I just bought 4 fish for myself and my daughter. We chose a danios, a blue paradise gourami, a ...
A: Well unfortunately, in a 15 gallon tank, you don't have room for many more fish. Maybe one more ...
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| Yellow, cold water color | 6/14/2009 |
Q: i have a 300ltr tank with 2x cichlids and 2x Plechos. one of the plechos is about 15cm long and one ...
A: Do you actually have cold water or is that just a description that you used? With Cichlids and ...
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| tank mates | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I just bought 4 fish for myself and my daughter. We chose a danios, a blue paradise gourami, a ...
A: First, it is actually called a Paradise Fish, though many often refer to it as a Blue Paradise ...
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| cloudy water | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon, filtered, fresh water aquarium, with one betta fish in it. It has been set up ...
A: You can still have a bacteria bloom even though your parameters test fine. If it is a mild white ...
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| Fry tank. | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have finally got my first fry batch.They are yellow labs(African cichlids).I have about 20 of them ...
A: You should have left the babies with the parents in the big tank. African Cichlids will care for and ...
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| ph balance | 6/12/2009 |
Q: i have a 50 gallon tank,but i am having a hard time maintaining the pH balance .I went to pet smart ...
A: The first thing to do is test your tap water. If it is low, you may be best to keep fish that can ...
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| cichlid | 6/11/2009 |
Q: richard my question is at the moment i have acommunity set up of black widows,paradise,mollies, ...
A: First, I apologize for the delay in answering your question. We had a power outage yesterday that ...
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| hiding places | 6/10/2009 |
Q: recently my pair of jewel cichlids killed a tuxedo cichlid[as told by pet shop] when i asked the ...
A: Yes, it is true that most fish need hiding places. This is especially true with more aggressive ...
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| Green algae | 6/8/2009 |
Q: My entire tank is filled with green algae. I have two large angel fish, two goldfish, two algae ...
A: The algae will not harm your fish, but of course, the tank looks nicer when no algae is present. ...
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| Placostomos | 6/8/2009 |
Q: What to placostomos eat? A friend has been deployed and left a fish tank with just a placostomos in ...
A: They will eat a standard flake food such as Tetramin Tropical Flakes. They will also eat algae from ...
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| Green Spotted Puffer | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I've done some research myself on the net about Green Spotted Puffers but I cant seem to fine the ...
A: Unfortunately, I've never had an interest in keeping Puffers. Based on the research that I've done ...
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| cloudy water | 6/7/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Kevin For your high pH, first test your tap water. If your tap water has a normal pH, ...
A: Oscars prefer a pH of 7.0-7.5. but will adapt to a wide range of tank conditions as long as the ...
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| cloudy water | 6/6/2009 |
Q:
A: For your high pH, first test your tap water. If your tap water has a normal pH, then there is ...
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| Inherited Fish Tank | 6/6/2009 |
Q: This is going to be a very long question and I apologize in advance! Lol. Anyway, my boss was ...
A: You didn't mention what came with the fish tank regarding filters, lights etc, or if you got just ...
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| Algae Mayhem | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 foot aquarium tank in my room which is not in direct sunlight but is in a position that ...
A: I don't know of any UV curtains. They make a UV sterilizer for your tank, but they are used to clear ...
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| My Dwarf blue gourami | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I had started a tank a couple months ago and everything seem to be fine until my one gourami started ...
A: While the Dwarf Gouramis are a bit more peaceful than the standard Gourami, they should be kept as a ...
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| Over grown Pangasius Catfish & Tinfoil Barbs | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 75 gallon tank with one Pangasius Catfish (approx 13")and two Tinfoil Barbs (approx 12"). I ...
A: I pulled your question from our question pool, I apologize for the delay in getting your question ...
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| fry tank | 5/17/2009 |
Q: We set up a separate tank for fry without thinking about that they could get sucked up in the ...
A: There are actually a few choices when it comes to the filter in the fry tank. One, you can use ...
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| red tailed black shark | 5/17/2009 |
Q: i recently asked another expert what kind of cool not too big black bottom dweller i could get for ...
A: A Redtail Black Shark will not be ok in the 15 gallon with other fish. I don't even recommend a ...
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| 24/7 fish light | 5/17/2009 |
Q: Well I had a late night and forgot to turn off my fish tank light! Will my fish be okay? And my ...
A: Your fish will be fine if you just left the tank lights on overnight. I keep my lights on timers, so ...
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| Fish Compatability | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I just bought a new 5ft tank to go with my 4ft and 3 ft tanks. I moved my 6 african cichlids ...
A: Unfortunately no, your African Cichlids should only be mixed with African Cichlids. None of the ...
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| Freshwater Mollies | 5/8/2009 |
Q: my mollie has just given birth 8.4.09. Concernedas to whether I need special food for the baby fish ...
A: If you grind up the regular flakes to crumbs they should be able to eat them. However, it's better ...
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| molly with red ... | 5/8/2009 |
Q: .. we have a 10 gal. tank with three mollies in side. one dalmation like mollie and two white ...
A: Sounds like a bacterial infection, could possibly be an injury. Try Pimafix. Pimafix is a natural ...
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| Question on using Api general cure | 5/7/2009 |
Q: My name is Chelsey and I was wondering. I am almost certain that my opaline gaurami has hole in the ...
A: Ich and Hole in the Head are 2 different diseases and treated 2 different ways. If these sores you ...
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| questions about tank set up and fish | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I am trying to cycle my 29 gallon tank. I bought the tank off craigslist. It had fish in it at one ...
A: Here is a link to help you cycle your new tank. When you say you put a "piece" of a fish in the ...
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| changing to a new filter | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 75 gallon used aquarium that came with a whisper filter and it has been running about 3 ...
A: Rather than replace the filter in the 75g and possibly starting the cycle process all over again, ...
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| Fish Died suddenly | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 150 gallon freshwater aquarium with a large (I forgot what it is called)filter that sits ...
A: I pulled your question from our question pool. I apologize for the delay in answering. Your ...
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| Dead fish..... so confused. | 5/4/2009 |
Q: So here it is, I have a 45 gallon tank, Its been established now for 6+ months. (Btw this is my ...
A: Well, Bettas should never be put in a tank with Neons and Guppies. I think you're "ghost" Guppy is ...
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| Red Platy Fry | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My daughter's red platy gave birth on 4/01/09, I've set up a separate tank just for the fry who have ...
A: When it comes to fish fry, only the strong ones will survive. It's nothing really that you are or ...
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| Help Roxie and Walter | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I just recently got two betas as a gift. One male and one female. Each have their own 1 gallon tank ...
A: I pulled your question from our question pool. You can't keep Bettas in a small one gallon tank and ...
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| Fry | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Hi I have a 20 gallon tank with 5 platies in it my females are pregnant all three of them now one ...
A: When it comes to fish fry, only the strong survive. Caring for Platy fry is very easy. The best ...
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| Preparing my aqaurium for tropical fishes | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I baught a 180 litre,second hand fish tank.The previous owner had used it for tropical fishes. ...
A: When buying a used tank, especially if it's from someone you don't know, it's always a good idea to ...
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| new tank | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have been using your site for the last month as a treasure trove of information. I used to keep ...
A: I'm assuming you have an incandescent light hood in the 5 gallon. They make a soft plant light for ...
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| new tank | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have been using your site for the last month as a treasure trove of information. I used to keep ...
A: That would be overcrowding your 20 gallon. In addition to the 6 Rasboras and the 2 Corys, you might ...
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| Noisy Filter | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a fresh water aquarium, with a water filter that sits on the edge of tank. The filter has ...
A: Unplug the the filter and remove the intake tube. Take the impeller out and clean it with an old ...
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| BETTA | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I just got my betta and i got a heater as well but if the heater stays on to long then the water ...
A: Two problems here. One, your heater is too big for your tank, and two, your tank is too small for ...
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| Bala Shark mystery | 4/23/2009 |
Q: We have three Bala Sharks and I walked in the room yesterday morning to start the tank's light ...
A: I must say you have an interesting collection. But after the guy told me the other day that he's had ...
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| new 30 gallon | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I have just purchased a 30 gallon, it is all set up (filter, heater, air pump, gravel, ...
A: There is a lot you could do with this tank, but you don't want to add any more fish until the tank ...
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| 10 Gallon Aquarium | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have 3 Danios, 3 Cory Cats and a Chinese Algea Eater in a 10 gallon aquarium. OK, I know I am ...
A: I wouldn't worry about replacing the filter at this point, but yes, soaking the filter media or Bio ...
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| 10 Gallon Aquarium | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have 3 Danios, 3 Cory Cats and a Chinese Algea Eater in a 10 gallon aquarium. OK, I know I am ...
A: The green color is an algae bloom caused by too much light. Change the water as you have been, and ...
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| Tank levelness | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I asked you some advice about getting a tank a month or so ago, and I ended up getting a 50 gallon ...
A: I must say that is interesting, I've never had that happen before. All of my aquariums have all been ...
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| 5 gallon fish tank | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I recently bout a 5 gallon fish tank for my son and i bout the filter and everything to go with it. ...
A: The brown stuff is algae. Brown algae is is common in a lot of fish tanks, but especially new ones. ...
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| Tank levelness | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I asked you some advice about getting a tank a month or so ago, and I ended up getting a 50 gallon ...
A: I absolutely remember you. Take a tape measure and measure the tank both from the ends where it sits ...
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| genreal | 4/21/2009 |
Q: ... I have a 30 gallon tank with one 5' inch tiger oscar(owned 5 months bck) and two 3' silver ...
A: 1) Yes, Silver Dollars are good tank mates for an Oscar. 2) It's best to decorate the tank with a ...
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| blackswordtails | 4/20/2009 |
Q: new aquarium-did everything by the book yet 2 of my black swordtails died after two days and the ...
A: We really need more information to be able to assist you. How old is your tank, what size is your ...
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| tropical fish tank | 4/19/2009 |
Q: 2 plecos 3" and 2",2 tiger barbs both about 1.5",1 clown loach about 2.5",1 keyhole about 1.5",1 red ...
A: You have way too many fish in your tank. Not only that, but your Clown Loach will eventually become ...
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| Hair and green bubble algae | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 gal. fresh water tank with one male beta and about 3 or 4 guppies that are breeding in ...
A: Live plants can be cleaned with a soft cotton cloth. You may not get it all off of them, but you'll ...
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| Hair and green bubble algae | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 gal. fresh water tank with one male beta and about 3 or 4 guppies that are breeding in ...
A: With weekly water changes, you should be cleaning the gravel, inside panels of the aquarium and the ...
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| Betta Discoloration | 4/18/2009 |
Q: A couple days ago I noticed that my betta, Hootie, has 4 plae orange/discolored scales on his back ...
A: This could be him changing colors, which is normal with Bettas, or it could be a fungus or bacterial ...
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| Baby freshwater fish from creek | 4/18/2009 |
Q: When I was camping I had decided to catch some small fish in the creek nearby. These small fish live ...
A: Without knowing what type of fish these are, I can't tell you what they would eat. Most wild fish ...
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| Sick Molly? | 4/16/2009 |
Q: it's me againnn~ I just have a quick question this time. I cleaned my tanks today, and afterward, ...
A: This isn't the Molly the Guppy was bothering is it? This could be many things, a parasite, a ...
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| Fish dying after water change | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I am having trouble with my 55 gallon tank. It has the filter that hangs on the back of the tank. On ...
A: The 4.0 ammonia level is something to worry about. That's why you should do water changes of 10% ...
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| Fish dying after water change | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I am having trouble with my 55 gallon tank. It has the filter that hangs on the back of the tank. On ...
A: About the only GOOD advice you received from the twits at the pet stores is to leave the tank alone. ...
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| Betta problem | 4/14/2009 |
Q: Richard. I've had a male beta in a 1.5 gal. tank (w/o filter, but w/aerator) for about 8 months. I ...
A: It takes weeks and sometimes a few months for a Betta to recover from fin rot and the fins to grow ...
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| compatability | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 50 gallon tank with abouut 5 or 6 harliquin rasboras, and 2 plecostomuses (about 6 inches). ...
A: A couple of Cichlids that will work with the Rasboras are the Kribensis Cichlid and the Keyhole ...
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| Angelfish | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 31 gallon tank with 5 angels and 2 clown loaches, the person at the pet store said there ...
A: If you have a breeding pair, I would definitely keep them. Angels choose their own mates, so a ...
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| angelfish breeding | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a pair of black marble angelfish,the problem is the female doesnt produce eggs at all.The ...
A: You don't have the proper tank for keeping or breeding Angels. A pair of Angels need a minimum of 30 ...
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| Angelfish | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 31 gallon tank with 5 angels and 2 clown loaches, the person at the pet store said there ...
A: Your 31 gallon is too small for 5 Angels and 2 Clown Loaches. Did you know Clown Loaches can reach ...
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| pregnate molly | 4/12/2009 |
Q: i bought a pregnate molly about 2 months ago. she is as big as a house now. i was wondering how long ...
A: The gestation period for Mollies usually takes about 4 weeks, sometimes slightly longer. The number ...
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| Old fashion under water filters | 4/12/2009 |
Q: Please let me know where can I find the old fashion under water (mechanical)filters, I mean the ones ...
A: Undergravel filters can be found at any fish store. However your power filter should be doing it's ...
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| sex of Gouramis | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have two dwarf gouramis. How do i tell if they are female or male?
A: The male Dwarf Gourami have diagonal stripes of alternating blue and red colors, and females are a ...
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| New Aquarium | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 20 gal tank and it has been running for 4 days with gravel, plants and tap water. I have a ...
A: I pulled your question from our question pool. I apologize it wasn't answered in a timely manner. ...
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| fish | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon fish tank, I just added 10 gallons of distilled water in the fish tank. when is ...
A: First, you'll need to remove the distilled water and add either tap water treated with a water ...
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| I have a problem with my fish. | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have quite a problem with my fish. To let you know some background info first, I have 1 african ...
A: I'm not sure about using the 55g for fish after using it as a home for mice. You can't use any type ...
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| Fish Aggresion?? | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I had 1 black molly in a tank with a fantail goldfish and one month later i find that the fantail ...
A: I just pulled your question from our question pool. Both female and male Black Mollies can be ...
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| fresh water plants | 4/9/2009 |
Q: my freshwater plant is dieing and i dont no y. can you help me? i have 5 guppys 6 neon tetras, 2 ...
A: You're very smart for 12. You really shouldn't add pH buffers to your tank. pH is really most ...
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| black molly care | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have had a tank for over a year, a 10 gal, and have presently moved all the fish into a 20 gal ...
A: I've heard that too, about the largest fish setting the tone for the tank. In my experience, ...
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| 10 gallon setup | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a 10 gallon aquarium and have some questions about it. I previously tried to breed ...
A: Well, 2 female Bettas will not work together. They are called Fighting Fish for a reason. The male ...
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| cloudy and green | 4/6/2009 |
Q: i have a fresh water tank(30gal)with a oscar a couple cichlids and a pleco, at the best the water ...
A: First thing to do is make sure the tank does not get direct sunlight. Next, try a more subdued ...
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| Fish Suddenly Aggressive | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon aquarium with 2 small angelfish, a couple of balloon mollies, and a couple of ...
A: Hmmm that's interesting to know. I'll have to research that one, I've never experienced it or heard ...
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| Fish Suddenly Aggressive | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon aquarium with 2 small angelfish, a couple of balloon mollies, and a couple of ...
A: It's likely the stress that killed the Angels, rather than an injury. Sometimes stressed Angels ...
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| White fungus on stick | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I recently introduced a stick into my fish tank and now there is this white fungus growing on it. Is ...
A: If this is a real stick, it needs to be removed from the tank. Real wood will rot when it gets wet ...
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| betta post-acclimation problems | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have more of a concern than a problem since I think I may be worrying too much, but I've never ...
A: Well I'm delighted that you gave him an adequate tank with heating. Most people put Bettas in small ...
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| 30 gallon fish tank | 4/3/2009 |
Q: i just bought a 30 gallon fish tank i have a 10 gallon with mollies zebra danios and peppred cory ...
A: A 30 gallon would be good for both Angels and Convicts, but you would not be able to add Convicts ...
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| Pleco | 4/2/2009 |
Q: My pleck has gone quite pale form being a dark brown colour to now having very pale sides. Is there ...
A: I pulled your question from our question pool. A change in colors is really nothing to worry about, ...
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| My new eel-like pet. | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I just recently bought an eel-like 'fish'. He is freshwater and I'm pretty sure he is a kind of eel. ...
A: Hard to say by your description, but it could quite possibly be a Dojo Loach or a Cuvier Bichir. You ...
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| Green Water | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Recently in my 75 gallon tank green water has occurred. My ph is 7.2, no nitrates, 82 degrees and my ...
A: This is definitely an algae bloom from all the light. A UV Sterilizer would be a good idea in your ...
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| Clown Loach feeding | 4/1/2009 |
Q: Do you think they would do alright on the hikari cichlid gold pellet?
A: Clown Loaches are bottom feeders and will usually eat any type of food that falls to the bottom. ...
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| bichir care | 4/1/2009 |
Q: (pardon the informalities) im beginning to get a hang of the aquarium keeping hobby with a lot of ...
A: The Cuvier Bichir isn't an aggressive fish per say, but they do eat small fish, shrimp etc that will ...
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| Levels after water change | 3/31/2009 |
Q: ..I have read so much lately but have never seen this question asked. How soon after I do a water ...
A: You're right! I don't think that question has been asked before, and it's a very good question. I ...
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| new tank | 3/31/2009 |
Q: i'm going to be getting a new 38 gallon tank within the next few months. i also have a tank that's ...
A: If the new tank is a few months off, there is a great way to instantly cycle the new tank. Get a 2-3 ...
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| black ghost knife training | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I bought a Black Ghost Knife a few days ago and I think they're the coolest things. I've heard of ...
A: There really aren't any tricks or tips, it's more about trust. I have many fish that are friendly in ...
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| jack dempsey | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have a dempsely that has reached maturity.He has killed off all of my other fish which I know is ...
A: I just found your question in our question pool. I apologize it wasn't answered in a timely manner. ...
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| corry albino fishies acting weird | 3/30/2009 |
Q: leopard corry he is ok but the two albino almost trying to get out of the water. Is that normal? ...
A: Corys will generally be fine in a wide range of pH levels so I doubt that would be causing any kind ...
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| fish compatibility | 3/30/2009 |
Q: simple question, not sure if you will know or not, but i have a tank with a puffer and a needle ...
A: There are many species of Needlefish, so not knowing the exact species you have, I can't say for ...
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| freshwater ph won't drop below 8.4 | 3/29/2009 |
Q: 55 gallon setup with aquaclear 500, an airstone, and 5 baby green terror chiclids. Tank established ...
A: There must be something in the tank raising the pH. What type of gravel are you using? Some ...
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| Balloon Molly | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have a single Canary Balloon Molly over which I have several concerns: 1. On the right side ...
A: Sounds like she has some type of bacterial or fungal infection. Dwarf Gouramis will very rarely show ...
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| Pimafix and Melafix | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I treated my 90 gal and my 75 gal with a melafix and pimafix combination like it said on the label ...
A: You need to know, or at least be close to certain what you are treating before adding any ...
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| Gouramis black spots | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have one male and one female Gouramis in a 55 gal tank. I have noticed that the female recently ...
A: Fish often change colors as they age. If they appear healthy otherwise and are swimming and eating ...
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| algae and wood decoration | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I am starting a new 45 gal planted tank, I have no fish yet. I have put in some drift wood ...
A: Well first, the driftwood from Petco is fine, but the other piece of wood needs to come out of the ...
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| Ammonia | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My tank is 5 weeks old. Fish have been in tank 3 week. have gone thru 3 cycles since set up.Ammonia ...
A: The only way to lower ammonia is with small frequent water changes. If you are still getting high ...
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| angel fish | 3/19/2009 |
Q: One more question, I have an angel fish in a tank by himself, and he seems very healthy and is ...
A: Angels are no angels indeed. It really depends on how big your Angel is and how small the other fish ...
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| arghhh, tank problems | 3/19/2009 |
Q: First, my partner and I have both had very successful tanks in our past"s", and I think that is why ...
A: Well first, when adding new water to the tank, you should put the water conditioner in first, not ...
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| guppies,mollies | 3/19/2009 |
Q: can a guppy give birth then a few days later have more?she looks as though she is about to pop ...
A: Both Guppies and Mollies can have fry for up to 6 months after one mating, and usually have them ...
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| will the eggs hatch? | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 foot tank with tiger barbs in, a friend needed to rehome a parrot fish and a brown ciclid ...
A: Blood Parrots are a hybrid between a Red Devil and a Gold Severum. There are many varying opinions ...
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| fish compatability | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased a 30 gallon aquarium, and would like to know whether a breeding pair of ...
A: Well first, that's too many fish for a 30 gallon, especially if they breed. Next, Goldfish ...
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| neon fish | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a fish tank with neons and gubies. Two of my neons are fat, and have blue stone like in there ...
A: Neon Tetras do lay eggs and are almost impossible for the average aquarist to breed. Here is a link ...
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| filter | 3/18/2009 |
Q: hey richard Its me again Lol I went out and bought the emperor 400 today the only thing i dont get ...
A: Hey Jess The media containers are for additional filter media. I put different things in mine, ...
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| filter | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I recently got a 55 gallon tank from walmart. It came with just about everything the ...
A: Those aquarium starter kits are an inexpensive way to begin fishkeeping. Like you say, they contain ...
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| High ammonia | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 10g aquarium with a pink kissing gourami. I know that this species requires a much larger ...
A: You definitely want to move Fred into a larger tank as soon as you can. He wouldn't need a 55g ...
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| setting up a used tank | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I purchased a used tank, 60 x 18 x 24, it was advertised as a 125 gallon tank but it might be closer ...
A: Yours is a high 125 gallon aquarium. The long version of the 125 gallon is 72 x 18 x 20. If the ...
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| freshwater ich being hard to get rid pf | 3/15/2009 |
Q: in my 45 gal i have a mix of cichlids. got a outbreak of ich a week ago almost overnight.. i ...
A: I've never had an Ich outbreak in any of my aquariums, so I've never treated it. However, I know ...
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| filter | 3/14/2009 |
Q: Help. I have a 55 gallon tank with a Tetra Whisper Filter. It is toooo noisy. I can't stand the ...
A: I pulled your question from our question pool. Tetra filters, next to AquaClear, are probably the ...
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| freshwater ich being hard to get rid pf | 3/14/2009 |
Q: in my 45 gal i have a mix of cichlids. got a outbreak of ich a week ago almost overnight.. i ...
A: You're going about the treatment the wrong way my friend. Along with the Quick Cure, you should add ...
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| Danios Acting Strangely | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon aquarium, just set up at the start of the year. It has cycled, although it took ...
A: If you maintain salt in your tank, then you should always replace the amount you remove with water ...
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| egg-bound rosy barb? | 3/14/2009 |
Q: My three-or-four-year old Rosy Barb looks like she's egg bound. She's fat as a house, but nothing ...
A: If she is swimming and eating normally, then she is likely carrying eggs. The problem is, she is in ...
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| Danios Acting Strangely | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon aquarium, just set up at the start of the year. It has cycled, although it took ...
A: This is really hard to say. If one of them died, there is a problem somewhere. However, the Guppies ...
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| white slimy stuff | 3/13/2009 |
Q: We have about a 30 gallon tank, we have 2 blood goumius (<-- not sure how to spell), 5 black tetra, ...
A: Well first, it is spelled Gouramis ;-) Your white slime is likely a mold or fungus growing on ...
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| mollies compatibility question | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon (my first aquarium I've had for a year now) with mollies - 2 female adults, 1 ...
A: 9 Mollies in a 10 gallon is over capacity for the 10 gallon. The fry maybe medium sized now, but ...
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| Danios Acting Strangely | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon aquarium, just set up at the start of the year. It has cycled, although it took ...
A: The best way to sex Zebra Danios is that females are usually larger and have a rounded belly, and ...
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| substrate | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I am currently getting ready to set up a 110 gallon tank in addition to my 20 gal. In it I plan on ...
A: Well I hope you research the compatibility of these fish before placing them in a tank together. ...
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| Aeration and air setup question | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have a question about aeration setups for new tanks. I have a brand new 20 Gal. tank with a ...
A: Well first, you really shouldn't drill holes in aquarium decorations. There could be some particles ...
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| White thing on fish | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Richard, I work for a major pet retail outlet in the aquatics department. I had a customer that came ...
A: Anchor worms are very rare in aquarium fish. They are a more common parasite in pond fish. They are ...
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| Cloudy Water | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I bought a 6 gallon fresh water tank about a month ago. At first the water was very cloudy due to ...
A: Well first, you severely overstocked your tank. A 6 gallon is large enough to house 2-3 very small ...
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| Angel Fish | 3/9/2009 |
Q: We have a 5 gallon tank and have 1 small angel fish in it. We want to get a placostamus to feed off ...
A: Absolutely NOT! Your 5 gallon is waaaay too small for an Angel. You need a minimum of 25 gallons ...
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| Angelfish | 3/9/2009 |
Q: How many fresh water angelfish can I put in a 20 gal. tank w/ 1 male beta? ANSWER: Eileen ...
A: The 20 gallon is an excellent choice for him. You don't want to take that space away from him and ...
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| Community to Cichlid Tank | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Alex, I was hoping you could provide me with some information on what steps to take to change my ...
A: I pulled your question from our question pool. If you can provide me with the type of Cichlids you ...
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| Lights,fish | 3/8/2009 |
Q: On a 55.gal tank what type of lights would I need for live plants. I've heard I need just normal ...
A: Oh for goodness sakes, QUIT listening to twits at the fish store. They need to sell things to pay ...
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| Lights,fish | 3/8/2009 |
Q: On a 55.gal tank what type of lights would I need for live plants. I've heard I need just normal ...
A: In all of my tanks, I use Natural Daylight lighting. They are not only great for the plants, but ...
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| mollie gave birth 2 | 3/8/2009 |
Q: Hey Richard, I hope you remember the previous question i asked (2 dalmation mollies, a black ...
A: Hey Tyler I absolutely remember you. A "rearing" tank is simply a fry tank, another 10 gallon tank ...
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| Angelfish | 3/7/2009 |
Q: How many fresh water angelfish can I put in a 20 gal. tank w/ 1 male beta?
A: Eileen Angelfish cannot live with Bettas. The Betta will likely nip the Angels fins and/or kill ...
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| Green Water | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I have a big problem involving green water. In the past two days, my tank WATER has turned totally ...
A: First, you should never over fertilize your aquarium plants. Follow the directions exactly, they are ...
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| Swordtail breeding | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have my pregnant swordtail in one of those plastic nursery boxes until she gives birth. Once she ...
A: It's actually not a good idea to keep her in a breeding net or box. Those are more commonly used to ...
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| Bala Sharks | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 36 gallon tank and we recently purchased a couple of Bala Sharks which we had for about 3 ...
A: Bala Sharks are easy to keep and good fish for beginners. They are also schooling fish that are best ...
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| First fish tank, many questions | 3/5/2009 |
Q: The biggest problem I have had in these two weeks is reading literally dozens of differing opinions ...
A: No, I wasn't telling you to replace your current filter. Just giving you an fyi. Just make sure the ...
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| mollie gave birth | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have a ten gallon tank with two Dalmation Mollies a Black Mollie and an Orange Guppy. I also have ...
A: I have not heard of the lettuce in a jar thing before nor could I find anything about it in my ...
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| First fish tank, many questions | 3/4/2009 |
Q: The biggest problem I have had in these two weeks is reading literally dozens of differing opinions ...
A: Well first, sorry to tell you, but you don't have a very good power filter. In a 29 gallon, a ...
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| new tank, old fish. | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Hey, I recently moved my current goldfish into a ten gallon tank. He was in a five gallon tank and ...
A: This is called "Cloudy Eye" usually caused by stress, malnutrition, old age, a hazy slime due to ...
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| mysterious green fog | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 gal. with a few guppies. Two have died. One has remained sick with multiple symptoms. ...
A: Although the bottles may say it is ok to use both Maracyn and Maracyn 2, it is not necessary or ...
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| betta care | 3/2/2009 |
Q: My betta's tail keeps getting tore up. At first I thought it was the filter because I saw him ...
A: The filter is most likely not the cause of your Bettas tail being torn. If it is just his tail ...
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| sex | 2/28/2009 |
Q: How do I know the sex of Oscars.I have 2 but I can't tell the sex. I've got an alge eater also but ...
A: Whew! I have to admit, I was a little nervous by the subject :-/ Visually sexing Oscars is ...
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| cleaning a used 50 gallon bow front aquarium | 2/28/2009 |
Q: i just purchased a used 50 gallon tank. the previous owner had salt water fish but i am thinking of ...
A: Using the filter media and some of the substrate from an established tank will help in the cycle ...
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| Cloudy water + bubbles | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I've had a 20 gal tank for about 2 years now, I have had the occasional problem with my water ...
A: There are many, quality aquatic stores in every city with knowledgeable people who care and can ...
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| Swollen Belly on Tetra | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old Orange Tetra Glo-Fish. Normally he is a good eater, but yesterday morning I ...
A: It sounds like he is constipated. Symptoms of constipation are reduced or loss of appetite, little ...
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| cleaning a used 50 gallon bow front aquarium | 2/27/2009 |
Q: i just purchased a used 50 gallon tank. the previous owner had salt water fish but i am thinking of ...
A: You can use vinegar and water to scrub off the inside of the tank, or your local aquatic store ...
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| fish compatability | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 gallon filtered octaganol tank with a happy betta. My husband has a 30 gallon with ...
A: I pulled your question from our Question Pool. Your 5 gallon is the perfect size for Norman, but ...
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| undergravel filters | 2/26/2009 |
Q: can i cut my undergravel filter to fit my tank
A: I just pulled your question from our question pool. I'm sorry for the lengthy delay in getting an ...
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| Compatible fishes with Bala Sharks for New Tank | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have purchased 48*15*15 fish tank and hope to add 6 bala sharks (4 inches). I need to know whether ...
A: I pulled your question from our Question Pool, I apologize for the delay in getting an answer to ...
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| Oscars dont eat | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Hey Ive had 2 oscars together since september 08 and when i bought them they gave me dry shrimp or ...
A: Oscars are in the Cichlid family. Most Cichlids will eat a variety of foods such as Cichlid Pellets, ...
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| molly fish | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I don't have an extra fish tank to separate my pregnant molly's, my babies which are getting eaten ...
A: I'll make this short so you can take action and save the babies. :-) You can one of three things, ...
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| too many fish? | 2/25/2009 |
Q: i currently have a 21 litre tank set up and i was just wondering if i have too many fish or if it is ...
A: To properly cycle a new aquarium, follow these steps.... Make sure your power filter is the correct ...
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| Filters for Tank and Pacu Dilemma | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I am considering purchasing a 100 gallon tank from someone (I currently have 1 common goldie in a 20 ...
A: Well let's tackle your filter question first..I prefer Bio Wheel filters in my aquariums. In my 90 ...
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| Betta Fin turning colors | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a betta that is about 3-4 months old... He is a blue and green mixture, but his far back tail ...
A: You should never use distilled water for any of your fish. Use Spring Water or Tap Water. And the ...
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| Betta Fin turning colors | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a betta that is about 3-4 months old... He is a blue and green mixture, but his far back tail ...
A: Nothing to worry about, Bettas often change colors as they age. I've had and currently have many ...
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| enough filtation for a 40 gal tank ? | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I need to know if a Aqua Clear 50 Power Filter, would be enough to filter a 40 gal planted tank? I ...
A: The AquaClear 50 is actually for tanks up to 50 gallons, and should be fine for your 40 gallon. ...
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| slime and bubbles | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I've had my tank(20 gal.) for several years now and have just now come up with a different water ...
A: Yes, keep an eye on the Betta. I had one attack a Harlequin Rasbora once which isn't a bright ...
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| slime and bubbles | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I've had my tank(20 gal.) for several years now and have just now come up with a different water ...
A: I don't need my Crystal Ball here to see many problems. I'll detail them for you and what to do to ...
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| gouramis | 2/21/2009 |
Q: What does it mean when the dorsel fins are laying down?
A: This is clamped fins which are a sign of stress, disease, poor water conditions or a combination of ...
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| too many fish? | 2/20/2009 |
Q: i currently have a 21 litre tank set up and i was just wondering if i have too many fish or if it is ...
A: Danios like to swim in schools of 5 or more and are very active and often get into playful games of ...
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| oscar fish and jack dempsey fish | 2/20/2009 |
Q: i need some advice about my 5in tiger oscar and my 4in jack dempsey fish.I have them both in about ...
A: Cichlids will be Cichlids, some more aggressive than others. Oscar tank mates are generally a hit ...
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| My freashwater fish | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions. My first is, I went to a pet store to get fish to fill my new 65 gal ...
A: Well first, I would avoid making any further purchases from that pet store. The lady that assisted ...
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| Dead fish | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 gallon tank which is about two months old. I had four male guppies, a small male molly, ...
A: You asked for an answer, and you have a right to expect an answer, so I'll give you one, although ...
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| Over Crowded? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you think this would be overstocked for a 55 gal tank that I am going to start ...
A: Yes, that would be an overstocked aquarium. Your Pearl Gouramis will each grow to 4" by themselves. ...
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| Filter media | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me with deciding what media to use in my 55 gallon community tank.I have ...
A: I just pulled your question from our question pool. I don't recommend using anything but the ...
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| parrots color? | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My 2 parrots are very pale in color. The front of their heads are orange, but the rest of them is ...
A: Blood Parrots will generally do fine in water temps of 70-82°, but to be honest, lower temps is what ...
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| Pearl Gouramis and Angels | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I've been thinking about ideas of what to put into my newly acquired 55 gallon tank setup. Two great ...
A: Both the Angels and Gouramis can be aggressive. Angels are no angels and Gouramis will be Gouramis. ...
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| Shy Angelfish | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I recently bought 2 new angelfish for my aquarium(2 days ago)Both are very small/young and only ...
A: I don't have any information about your tank, the size it is, how old it is, other fish that are in ...
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| Fish Jumped Out of Water | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Richard, My husband and I went for an overnight trip, and when we returned, our betta was out of ...
A: Bettas are jumpers and should always remain in a covered aquarium, not a small vase. Keeping a Betta ...
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| Clown Loach | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I am interested in buying a Clown Loach for my 10 gallon tank. In my tank I currently have 2 dwarf ...
A: your 10 gallon tank would not be suitable for a Clown Loach. They grow to a very large size and a ...
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| Oscars in 55gl tank | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have 2 oscars 1 small goldfish and sucker fish in a 55 gl tank. I cleaned it out an a week later ...
A: Well first, Oscars and Goldfish are not a good mix. Goldfish are a cold water fish, and Oscars are a ...
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| Cory Cats | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I recently became the owner of a cory cat. He is gray with black spots. I was wondering what kind ...
A: Cory Cats are among my favorites of bottom feeders. They are very peaceful and go well in a wide ...
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| Betta with sudden head swelling | 2/14/2009 |
Q: Normally my fish is very active and loves exploring his (eclipse hex 5, planted) tank, and was doing ...
A: I've said this many times on this forum....Shrimp, Snails and other such invertebrate creatures do ...
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| FISH TANK CARE | 2/14/2009 |
Q: Richard, Thank you for responding to my ? If you don't mind, I would like to ask some more ...
A: I am absolutely familiar with the Fluval 205. But it is for tanks up to 40 gallons, not 55. With ...
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| Mistake made with new aquarium | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I made the mistake of setting my aquarium up and stocking it too soon. The aquarium is a 30 gallon ...
A: Many people make the same mistake you did. I had one tell me she put 50 guppies in a 20 gallon tank ...
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| high nitrate level | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I hadn't cone a partial water change in about 1 1/2 months, and when I did a test on it the nitrate ...
A: Well if you're going to have an aquarium, you're going to have to devote the time and patience it ...
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| my green hair algae | 2/13/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Akhil Algae is a problem in freshwater tanks. To keep it under control, do your weekly ...
A: Well you have too many fish to add any more to the 15 gallon. Algae grows at different rates ...
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| my green hair algae | 2/12/2009 |
Q: hi i kind of need help with a green algae becuase i dont know anything about it like how long or ...
A: Algae is a problem in freshwater tanks. To keep it under control, do your weekly tank maintenance. ...
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| Fish compatibility | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I have 1 Albino Rainbow Shark, 1 gold gourami, 1 spotted catfish, 1 pleco, 1 bamboo shrimp, and 6 ...
A: The only Cichlids you could keep with Neons are smaller non-aggressive Cichlids like the Kribensis, ...
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| Aquarium Treatment | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I'd just like to ask if anyone has the Dosage guide for Interpet Fresh Start (Tap water conditioner) ...
A: I'm sorry for the delay in answering your question, it was sent to our question pool. I've seen ...
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| Red Tiger oscar with white spots | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have a red tiger oscar which is about 2 in hlf inchs and i have Another red tiger oscar about 3 in ...
A: Well first, Ich treatment takes 10-21 days and he wouldn't show signs of improvement overnight. I'm ...
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| ph levels drops and white patch on new guppies | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 5.5 gallon tank with two males fire guppies, ten cobra guppy babies( mother died) one ...
A: You have way too many fish in the 5½ gallon tank. I keep one Betta in a 5 gallon tank. You're lucky ...
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| New Tank Set-Up & Compatibility | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I just recently purchased a 10-gallon tank, decorations, filter, and a male Betta. The woman that ...
A: Well first, you didn't need to purchase all of that separately. There are aquarium kits that come ...
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| fish constipation | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Richard, I have two fish that are showing some funny behavior with no injuries and no sign of ...
A: No need to apologize for questions, that's why I do this :) Taking gravel from your other tank ...
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| How Many | 2/9/2009 |
Q: How many cichlids can i fit in my 46 gallon bowfront aquarium?
A: This depends greatly on the type of Cichlids you want to keep. The rule is 1 inch of fish per gallon ...
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| fish constipation | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Richard, I have two fish that are showing some funny behavior with no injuries and no sign of ...
A: This could be many things. A viral infection, parasite, perhaps they were picked on by another fish ...
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| Red Tiger oscar with white spots | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have a red tiger oscar which is about 2 in hlf inchs and i have Another red tiger oscar about 3 in ...
A: Your white spots are most likely Ich or Ick. Fortunately, I've never had an Ich outbreak in any of ...
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| Severum Question | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have a question for you. I have a 300lt tank with to mature severum a parrot and a clown. My ...
A: I apologize for the delay in getting an answer to you, your question was sent to our question pool ...
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| fish constipation | 2/8/2009 |
Q: Richard, I have two fish that are showing some funny behavior with no injuries and no sign of ...
A: The symptoms of constipation are a swollen body, especially around the abdomen and a loss of ...
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| how long should i keep heater in tank | 2/8/2009 |
Q: i used to keep fish 1o years ago. i had mirror carp that got to big .anyway i recently bought 3 ...
A: Linda The treatment I gave you is for tropical fish. You have Goldfish which are cold water fish. I ...
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| baby mollies | 2/7/2009 |
Q: about 6 and a half months ago my black mollie had babies w/ my white mollie, but both of them died ...
A: If your Mollies appear healthy, they probably are. Fish, even the same species, progress at ...
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| Angels and Guppies | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I've been recently looking into getting some angels for my tank. I've done alot of looking into them ...
A: First, I don't recommend putting Angels with Guppies. I think the people you know who have had ...
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| Betta has dropsy | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My betta fish has dropsy and I'm not sure what to do. He got a sick a few days ago from what i ...
A: Sorry to hear your little guy is so sick. Unfortunately, fish are sometimes hard to diagnose. I'm ...
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| Feeding whiteclouds | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have a few whiteclouds in a four gallon biorb tank. My question is-is it ok to feed them only ...
A: Bloodworms are more of a treat than a main diet. I feed my fish bloodworms once or twice a week. The ...
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| Carl the Betta is Ill | 2/6/2009 |
Q: Well this morning I west to feed Carl(my Betta fish) and noticed that he started bleeding from what ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about Carl. This is probably gill disease. Test the water for ammonia or nitrates. ...
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