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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Tall vs. long tanks for goldfish | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: My name is Dedra. I was reading your response to tall vs. wide tanks for goldfish and I understand ... A: The 170 gallon tank will do just fine. Surface area in your case is not as important, as the tanks ... | |
| Betta Tank | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I recently just bought a Betta and the tank has a 2 inch by 3 inch opening in the top. The problem ... A: That's perfectly fine. Most tanks should have no openings in them, and most openings like that are ... | |
| male crescent platy not very active | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about a male crescent platy. He is in a ten gallon tank with a female crescent ... A: What a coincidence! The exact same thing happened to me over the past week and a half in one of my ... | |
| Filter Stuff | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a power filter that hangs on the back of the aquarium, 10 gallons. Do I really need to change ... A: Your particular type of filter requires the cartridge to be changed out once a month. This is ... | |
| Green Algae Growing on Side of My Tank | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon fish tank, and it seems to be algae prone. No matter how much I clean with a ... A: If you cannot move the tank, having blinds on the window is the next best choice. Make sure the ... | |
| angelfish | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have an angel that has for about a week been swimming towards the bottom of the tank or away from ... A: Abnormal red color around the mouth area is most likely a sign of a bacterial infection. The ... | |
| Green Algae Growing on Side of My Tank | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon fish tank, and it seems to be algae prone. No matter how much I clean with a ... A: The window is exactly the reason why your aquarium is experiencing the extreme algae growth. ... | |
| rocks | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: i found some nice looking rocks in the forest behind my yard, and i have a 50 gallon aquarium set ... A: This is an excellent question. The answer depends on your tap water. If it contains only chlorine, ... | |
| rocks | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: i found some nice looking rocks in the forest behind my yard, and i have a 50 gallon aquarium set ... A: Just like the rocks, it's definitely not a good idea to add any random wood you find in the forest ... | |
| rocks | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: i found some nice looking rocks in the forest behind my yard, and i have a 50 gallon aquarium set ... A: It's best not to add random rocks to the aquarium. There are many reasons for this. First of all, ... | |
| A few questions on my freshwater aquarium | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a small, 11 gallon (UK), 13 gallon (US) aquarium and I'm afraid i have a couple of questions ... A: Packing fish for shipping, especially for long distances, is a tedious business, and in many cases, ... | |
| betta's white spots | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon long tank set up since April 2010. I have a betta fish, Einstein, in the tank ... A: The extending white streaks are definitely not normal. I'd still recommend you use an antibacterial ... | |
| Red Oscar | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4x2x2Ft tank holds 105 gallons. Its a community tank with Gouramis, Barbs, tank cleaners ... A: I'm glad you decided against feeding live fish. Live feeder fish such as goldfish and minnows are ... | |
| Fish tank cloudiness and fish tank gravel | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have just recently sold my old fish and bought new smaller fish for my 100 gallon tank. It has ... A: Cloudiness after adding new fish (or in your case, replacing your fish) is most likely due to ... | |
| Fish are compatible? | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Can I keep Neon Tetras with Serpae Tetras? I saw the latter in a fish store, and they are quite ... A: Unfortunately, Serpae Tetras are not compatible with your current aquarium setup for two reasons: ... | |
| betta's white spots | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon long tank set up since April 2010. I have a betta fish, Einstein, in the tank ... A: I'm not sure what Bingo is, I've never heard of the product, but I assume it's some sort of ... | |
| Red Oscar | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4x2x2Ft tank holds 105 gallons. Its a community tank with Gouramis, Barbs, tank cleaners ... A: As you already know, Oscars are semi-aggressive fish which will grow to a large size, about eight ... | |
| A few questions on my freshwater aquarium | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a small, 11 gallon (UK), 13 gallon (US) aquarium and I'm afraid i have a couple of questions ... A: No worries about the "essay of a question" - I like to read, and I often type essays of a response. ... | |
| Misterious disease? | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 55 gal fish tank. It holds about 30 small fishes (Glo, Tetra, Molly, Platty, Danio, Gupy & ... A: Those small white dots were most likely Ich (Ichthyophthirius multifilis), which is a common ... | |
| Feeder goldfish? | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a 15 gallon aquarium with pump, heater, gravel,etc. at a yard sale. I dont know ... A: You are correct when you presumed that feeder goldfish are meant for feeding larger, carnivorous ... | |
| Comet concerns | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I am concerned about my comet goldfish which appears to be in poor health. It has been like this for ... A: 30 Liters is definitely not enough for a Goldfish. Did you know that Comets (depending on the type) ... | |
| angelfish | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: on wednesday my heater to my tank was unplugged. i didnt notice until the next day but the ... A: I don't believe your fish has Swim Bladder Disease. Swim Bladder has a distinct symptom: The fish ... | |
| Christmas Fish Gifts | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: Seasons Greetings! I have aWhat kinds of small gifts can you get a hobbyist fishkeeper (my friend)? ... A: There are many great gifts you can get. I'll list five good examples. You can find almost all these ... | |
| fish | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: how many fish can you put in a 1 gallon bowl. 5 goldfish? what about 3 is that ok A: You can't put any fish in a bowl, regardless of how big it is or what kind of fish it is. This is ... | |
| Plants | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: All i need is a list of compatible plants that are good for beginneres A: There are many plants that can thrive in a small tank with beginner experience. -Java Fern ... | |
| fishy disease? | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30gallon tank I have 3 beta fish and 3 cory catfish in it One of the catfish just started ... A: The wound on his head is most likely a physical injury, that may have become infected with a fungus ... | |
| PH level | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: When i use the water from the house to fill my tank or do a water change,the water comes out of the ... A: Your problem is not uncommon at all. Fish waste, and excretions, will make the water slightly more ... | |
| black moor fish floating | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Our black moor, Lucky, keeps floating to the top of the tank- tail at the top and head pointing ... A: You're absolutely right - your Black Moor is suffering from Swim Bladder Disease, characterized by ... | |
| Aquariums and hamsters | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I want to convert an empty 10-gallon tank into a hamster cage. Is this okay? Ever since I upgraded ... A: It's perfectly fine to have hamsters in the fish tank. You don't really need to clean it, except for ... | |
| All Experts? | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My name is George and I'm interested in joining AllExperts. I've been keeping fish for about 5 ... A: All you need to be an expert in a particular category is extensive knowledge in multiple aspects of ... | |
| Fish is attached to Glass? | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I bought a weird looking fish on the weekend. It is small, about an inch long, and has this strange ... A: Your fish is an Otocinclus catfish, also known as the Dwarf Suckermouth Catfish, or simply, 'Oto'. ... | |
| Thermometers | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: Yo! hey there... I have a nice aquarium which i've been keeping for about 3 years... have gone ... A: I use two thermometers on all my aquariums. This is in case one fails or ceases to work. My favorite ... | |
| Tank capacity question | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I researched everything, and I'm starting the cycle. All I want to know is how big my tank is. It ... A: Your tank is 5 gallons in capacity. That's approximately 20 liters. It's quite uncommon to see tanks ... | |
| Helping to maximize survivng fry? | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a whole bunch of Molly fry. In the past, I've experienced almost a 50% die off rate. I ... A: There are many ways that you can help ensure that fry survive. Often, the hardest period of time is ... | |
| SNAIL problem!!!! AAARGH! | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a HUGE problem bugging me!!! My aquarium is an absolute disaster! Well, asthetically. My fish ... A: An abundance of snails is usually due to overfeeding. Fish should be fed a maximum of twice per day, ... | |
| Benefits of an Aquarium? | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning to you! My name is Ponqsitivokas, and I have a very interesting question, which ... A: That's a very good question you asked! Fortunately, I know the answer from personal experience! ... | |
| Tank Glass cleaning | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I really don't want to have to take down the whole tank, etc. Is there a fast and easy way to do it? ... A: There are many ways to clean the glass free of algae. I'll list the two most common ones below: ... | |
| An aquarium question | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in keeping some Cardinal Tetras. Right now, I have a 20 gallon aquarium with 4 Zebra ... A: Good Job with your aquarium! You'd be surprised how many people skip the cycling process, which ... | |
| freshwater pufferfish | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a 2.3g wallhang aquarium,my concern is what type of fish would you recommend, because ... A: Because of your aquarium size, your choices would be extremely limited. A 2.3 gallon aquarium cannot ... | |
| My Mollies are Pecking? | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Hey Nathan, its James again... I have a quick question about some black mollies I bought from ... A: Hey James, Your feeding could be stepped up to twice a day. Feed as much as the Mollies can consume ... | |
| My Mollies are Pecking? | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Hey Nathan, its James again... I have a quick question about some black mollies I bought from ... A: You'll be quite happy to hear that your Molly is quite normal. Mollies, like other common ... | |
| Dying Fish | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I took my water in to have it tested at a local pet store, it was tested as the ph was too low. I ... A: Changing the pH too rapidly is a shock to your fish. a rapid increase of pH is often fatal, and ... | |
| Fish not swimming right | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I need to know what it means when your fish is not swimming right,my fish is floating around not ... A: Not swimming right means not being able to swim normally, like your fish. Your fish has Swim ... | |
| Breeding | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: How Long does it take for convict fry to grow to Maturity? A: The speed of growth for Convict Cichlid fry varies on temperature and diet. Feeding live brine ... | |
| White mold in floating in the filter area | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have 1 year+ old fish tank (30 gallons). 4 Gourami (1 Blue, 1 Opaline, 1 Dwarf, 1 Yelow), 5 neon ... A: It doesn't seem like much of a problem. It's mostly some sort of organism that's growing there. ... | |
| sick fish? | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have fairly recently upgraded my fish tank form a 30 gal to a 55 gal tank. I only have 4 fish in ... A: Swimming upside down is definitely a strange thing... But if you've had this fish for a long time, I ... | |
| help | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what order i should be setting up my filter? I have a top filter setup with carbon, ... A: Because each brand of filter is different, I'm not sure if the water flows from up or down. If you ... | |
| What is the cause of my guppy getting fat? | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a female guppy that's a little fat. I took it out of the tank and put it in a goldfish bowl. ... A: That description DOES seem like Swim Bladder Disease. I couldn't tell from your first question ... | |
| Cycling | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 75 litre (no clue about gallons!) fresh water tank. I have a heater(set at 26C). Not sure ... A: Congratulations on getting the ammonia and nitrite under control! You did everything right! Ammonia ... | |
| What is the cause of my guppy getting fat? | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a female guppy that's a little fat. I took it out of the tank and put it in a goldfish bowl. ... A: You're worrying too much! It's perfectly natural for a fish's stomach to become bigger when you take ... | |
| funny bugs in our tank | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: recently we found funny little critters in our tank. About 1cm long, they are little antennaed ... A: They could possibly be Planaria. These are light-dark brownish slug-like creatures that can be found ... | |
| cloudy fish tank | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a thirty gallon fish tank with only guppies in it. There are 13 guppies in the tank. I have ... A: Green water is the result of an algae bloom. The form of algae you are experiencing is suspended in ... | |
| Is he sick? | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm sure you are excited to hear from me again. I have to tell you that back home I have a nice 29 ... A: It's nice to hear back from you again! I hope all is well with your aquariums - I'm sure they're ... | |
| aquarium water conditions | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a large pacu in a tank. i used a water test kit and it said the tank's water is acidic. i did ... A: Your acidity can be reduced by performing a series of partial water changes of about 20%. Try a 20% ... | |
| Nitrite is high in freshwater tank | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: To: Nathan I have 55 gallon fish tank. I have discus fish and angel fish in the tank. I notice my ... A: How long has this tank been set up? Judging from the fact that you have Discus fish, I'll assume ... | |
| funny bugs in our tank | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: recently we found funny little critters in our tank. About 1cm long, they are little antennaed ... A: That's rather puzzling! They sound like freshwater aquarium shrimp, but there's no reason that ... | |
| Blood Parrot Cichlid Behavior | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a Blood Parrot cichlid that I rescued approximately a month ago. When I obtained her (not ... A: Behavior like this is not very common in Blood Parrots. The only time when they can get aggressive ... | |
| FISH HELP !!!!!! | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: my guppy just had babys what should i feed them????HELP A: Newborn Guppies can be fed a whole variety of foods available from your local fish store. There are ... | |
| Red Bellied Piranha | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: Hey Nathan, my tank is doing well, im about ready to add the gouramis, i think the nitrigenb cycle ... A: Hey Mike, It's great to hear that your tank is doing well! Don't forget to get the Otos some algae ... | |
| Fin rot | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I have baby mollys and i think they have fin rot. There is a bite out of the top fin and and white ... A: That definitely sounds like fin rot. Fin rot is a bacterial disease that is quite common. ... | |
| Clougy water and a trapped fin tail | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: We bought our tank last week, set it up, and the water went from cloudy to clear. It was clear for a ... A: Your tank has not been cycled yet, and the fish are suffering from toxin poisoning, mainly ammonia ... | |
| Golden Betta Fish | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: We received a Golden Betta Fish for our 50th Wedding Anniversarty and have a few questions: We have ... A: Unfortunately, you cannot put a Betta (or any other fish) in a small bowl and expect it to live. In ... | |
| plants | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: Thanks for you time Michael A: The brown film on the plants is actually a type of algae. Brown algae is caused by three main ... | |
| Betta died what to do with other fish in tank? | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I noticed that my Betta fish (that was purchased only two weeks ago) was not swimming as much in the ... A: The white fuzz was most likely either a fungus or Columnaris bacteria. It is contaigous, but not ... | |
| Guppies are dying | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Nathan. I have 10 gal freshwater tank, and I am new to the fish keeping. I have the tank for about 2 ... A: Normally, the problem would be ammonia and nitrite problems. Since this is not the case, my best ... | |
| MURKY water and hurt fish | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: 5 years in my apartment. It is a 15 gallon tank with a whisper filter. In the tank are 3 barbs, 2 ... A: Cloudy water can be caused by a multitude of factors, but the most common causes are bacterial ... | |
| Ahhhh..ICH! | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm afraid I have fallen victim to the horrors of ich. I'm actually not 100% sure, since I've never ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1)If you want to stick to a natural treatment of Ich, the ... | |
| Cycles after upgrading tanks | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently upgraded from a 20g to a 30g aquarium and i was wondering if the new one has to cycle. ... A: As long as you have the same filter in the 30g from the old tank, you do not need to cycle. It would ... | |
| Nematodes in my tank | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon freshwater tank. Bio filter, heater, some live plants,about an inch of gravel and ... A: You can safely put your hands inside the tank rest assured that you won't get some kind of disease ... | |
| Swim bladder problem? | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a molly who lies at the bottom of the tank and doesn't move about much. Currently she is ... A: If your Molly just sits at the bottom, chances are, she's got swim bladder problems. The swim ... | |
| Molly Stuck to filter | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I arrived home fomr work this evening to find my white molly, who I refer to as CreamPuff, stuck to ... A: Healthy fish don't usually get stuck to the filter intake tube. Since your Molly appears to be ... | |
| Heater Selection? | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding heaters. I have a 10-gallon aquarium with 5 Zebra Danios in it. I also ... A: The Marineland Stealth heater is a great choice. your can find it in most large pet chain stores, ... | |
| Heater Selection? | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding heaters. I have a 10-gallon aquarium with 5 Zebra Danios in it. I also ... A: It's a common misunderstanding that Zebra Danios do not need heaters. Zebra Danios are tropical fish ... | |
| A fishy matter... | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Today, I saw that my 5 Serpae Tetras were hiding in the plants. I had introduced a large Molly to ... A: Yes, Black Phantom Tetras can be kept with Serpaes. They need to be kept in groups of 5 or more. ... | |
| How to find a good fish dealer | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I hope you'll be able to help me. My local pet store sells fish, but they obviously don't know how ... A: What a disaster. Your local pet store completely fits all the 'Warning Signs of a Terrible Fish ... | |
| A fishy matter... | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Today, I saw that my 5 Serpae Tetras were hiding in the plants. I had introduced a large Molly to ... A: You mentioned that the Molly was quite large. In general, you should never keep fish that are ... | |
| Minimum size for 2 fancy Goldfish? | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning on buying 2 fancy Goldfish. I'm leaning towards ranchus, but I might get a black moor ... A: Goldfish will get quite big, so a large aquarium is recommended for them. Most Fancy Goldfish will ... | |
| mollies | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering how old mollies have to be before they can breed and have babies. Thank you. A: Mollies reach full sexual maturity in approximately 6 months. This means that they will be able to ... | |
| Goldfish Got pimples | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: Hey! Hope you are good..well! I m in a little touble with my goldfish..she have some sort of pimples ... A: Do the 'pimples' look like a sore on the fish (which does not stick out much), or does it look like ... | |
| My tank and Platy? | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I hope you'll be able to help me. I saw this really cool looking fish at my local store, called a ... A: Yes, you can mix Tetras together. A special note on Serpae Tetras - they are prone to nip the fins ... | |
| My tank and Platy? | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I hope you'll be able to help me. I saw this really cool looking fish at my local store, called a ... A: The flakes make a good staple food that satisfies the 'animal matter' component. For the vegetable ... | |
| My tank and Platy? | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I hope you'll be able to help me. I saw this really cool looking fish at my local store, called a ... A: You'll be delighted to know that yes, a Platy would do fine in your tank! With good filtration like ... | |
| Goldfish | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I asked Nicole a question yesterday about a sick fish and she recommends trying to rehome him when ... A: In my opinion, you can wait until when your weather is warmer (maybe next summer, etc.) until you ... | |
| Aquarium Siphon Vacuum Cleaner Pump | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking about getting some pet shrimp and all I need ( I think ) is a filter. I was just ... A: I found this question in the 'pool' of questions that other experts were not able to answer, so ... | |
| Oto cat suitable | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if Otocinclus would be suitable to my tank. I have a Top Fin 10-gallon tank, with a ... A: 1)Hikari is considered by many to be one of the highest-quality commercially available food for ... | |
| Oto cat suitable | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if Otocinclus would be suitable to my tank. I have a Top Fin 10-gallon tank, with a ... A: If you're a beginner (less than a year of experience), I would not recommend Otocinclus. They are ... | |
| discoloration of freshwater oscar | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: He has black coloring around his jaw backwards toward the gills, on his fins and body that has just ... A: Ich is characterized by small white spots on the fish. It starts on the fins and moves on to the ... | |
| Bettas | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm also an expert on this site, in the Poultry Farming section :) I found a beautiful, old-style ... A: Yes, you'll be happy to know that you can have a single Betta in a bowl of your size. Hopefully, ... | |
| question about hiding fish | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have had 6 large fan tail goldfish in a large tank (100 gal) since January. They have always from ... A: It is unlikely that your Goldfish are acting up because of breeding. Normal breeding season is in ... | |
| angelfish diease | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I had a few angels had a sore appear on there body one sore on each body mainly on top of head or ... A: The fact that it started with a sore/bump is strange. It may have been from an injury with another ... | |
| catfish | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if their are any good small catfish that you can put just 1 or 2 in a tank i was ... A: There are some excellent species of freshwater Catfish that would go extremely well with your tank ... | |
| corydoras sick/dying | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I am concerned that I am doing something very wrong. I started my 20-gallon long tank in February ... A: It's nice to know that I helped you out! First of all, what I meant by 'overstocked' that it would ... | |
| cloudy water after tank cleaning | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a top fin 10 gallon tank. I'm in the first year of having a fish tank. I had 3 fish in my ... A: You fish most likely died of ammonia poisoning, which is the most common beginner's mistake. I'll ... | |
| cleaning the tank killed them? | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I bought two fish almost 3 weeks ago: a pleco and another "feeder" fish, which the pet store said ... A: First things first, both the fish are not compatible with your tank, and each other. Here's why: -A ... | |
| Betta Bowls | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a Betta and the bowl am using is a tall vase with a peace Lilly in it. I left room for the ... A: Unfortunately, bowls are the 2nd worst possible place that fish can be placed in - after the toilet ... | |
| Bought a Glass fish and its acting weird | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Its hiding in places hard to reach and keeps floating on its side. Sometimes he looks dead but is ... A: Is your Glass Fish a painted one or a natural-looking one? If it's a painted one, that's the reason ... | |
| Feeding | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have 5 freshwater sharks that we just purchased. how many times a day do we feed them> A: You should feed them twice daily, feeding as much as they can consume within 1-2 minutes, without ... | |
| corydoras sick/dying | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I am concerned that I am doing something very wrong. I started my 20-gallon long tank in February ... A: The death of your Cory Cats was probably a result of the poor water quality, if you didn't notice ... | |
| sudden aggression in a community tank | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gal freshwater planted tank with 2 large silver dollars, 2 med. bala sharks, 7 black ... A: Yes, you are correct. Most of the fish that you own become slightly territorial and aggressive ... | |
| Establishing a freshwater tank | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I’m in the process of establishing a freshwater tank for a betta fish. There are no fish in the ... A: The cloudiness associated with the new tank is just because of debris and dust particles from the ... | |
| new fish tank | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: ive recently brought a tropical fish tank and would like to no what fish to put in it that would ... A: With a 68 liter tank (18 gallons), you could keep a nice range of tropical fish species. Here's some ... | |
| Tennecor tabletop 12 | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have had a tennecor tabletop 12 gallon acrylic pentagon with built in filter in the back for about ... A: A good option would be to have a small school of a single species in this tank (example 6 Tetras). ... | |
| how to use a floting breeder | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: meny thanks sarah 12 TAS A: They're pretty easy to use. First of all, you'll need to put in the -V- notched partition in the ... | |
| general info. questions | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Nathan, My name is Phil. Planted and freshwater aquariums have always intrigued me. I have had ... A: You'll be happy to know that you're doing great. Keep up with the good work! The Betta is OK for ... | |
| fish tank brown junk | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about my aquarium. My filter often gets clogged, and when it does there is alot of ... A: The 'gunk' that gets captured by your aquarium filter is decomposed/floating organic matter. This ... | |
| Establishing a freshwater tank | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I’m in the process of establishing a freshwater tank for a betta fish. There are no fish in the ... A: Well, here's the quick version: You really don't have to do that much for the Betta! OK, first of ... | |
| My freshwater crabs | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I 've bought a new freshwater crab about 2 weeks ago. Today morning when I went to check him, H saw ... A: I'm sorry it took so long for me to respond. I was quite busy for the past day. 1) Crabs will eat ... | |
| Gold fish dying | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: All my Gold fishes are dying in a weeks time. I have recently set up an aquarium where initially i ... A: The small, salt-like white spots are actually a disease called Ich, or Ick. Ich is a protozoan ... | |
| Goldfish | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: My question is that we won a goldfish at the fair and he was fine for a week or two. And just a few ... A: Unfortunately, you cannot keep a fish in a bowl. Bowls do not offer and filtration or space ... | |
| Danio problem | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 29 gallon fish tank. In it I have a male betta, one pleco, three platies, and three white ... A: First of all... are you talking about the White Cloud Mountain Minnow, or a Danio? (You said, "White ... | |
| Mosquitoes in my tank | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have two red earred slider turtles. Now i also have a house full of mosquitoes. What can i put ... A: Do you have a lid for the turtle habitat? If it's a mesh cover, your best bet would be to get a full ... | |
| Plecostomus (SuckerMouth Cat) | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: How can you tell a male from a female,physically? A: Sexing the Common Pleco can be very difficult. In fact, very few aquarists have bred the ... | |
| My freshwater crab | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I 've bought a new freshwater crab about 2 weeks ago. Today morning when I went to check him, H saw ... A: How many crabs are in your tank? If there are other crab(s), they may have gotten into a small ... | |
| fish can't close mouth | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I purchase a few fish for my 6 yr old aquarium. The new platies are showing signs of ich so I ... A: The White Cloud may be injured, or stressed. The mouth will eventually heal, and the fish should ... | |
| is my goldfish pregnant | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: i want to know if my goldfish is pregnant can you please help me. my goldfish stomach is really big ... A: It's hard to tell from the picture, but as long as there's other Goldfish in the tank, and the tank ... | |
| sick fish | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I think some of my Mollies have ich and i think 1 has a fungus too.... is there any meds that take ... A: Unfortunately, there's no medication that treats both Ich and fungus. Your best bet would be to buy ... | |
| Breeding Dwarf Gourami's | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a breeding pair of Dwarf Gourami's. The femaile is VERY pregnant. The male seems to be ... A: The male may not be building a strong bubble nest for two main reasons: A) He is stressed; or B) ... | |
| New Tank Setup | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: We recently bought a 41 litre aquarium for our kids, our intention is to get fresh water fish. We ... A: There are many important aspects of setting up a new tank. First of all, the aquarium hobby usually ... | |
| Red colour | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 100 litre tank and have recently rearranged it so it is all nautral with real plants a ... A: Introducing driftwood into a tank requires a pre-treatment. The red-brown color is tannins (a ... | |
| Low ph and high nitrates | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: 1 sailfin pleco - 1 bala - 2 tiger barbs - 1 catfish - 1 tetra in a 38 gal. tank. Pleco is about ... A: Yes, you will need to find a new home or trade in the Pleco. A healthy adult Pleco will eventually ... | |
| weatherfish | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I bought a weatherfish and i have noticed it has a white dot on the end of its nose, is this normal ... A: First of all, here's a great site to learn more about your new pet. ... | |
| fish | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My kids had bought me some fish from Walmart as a gift. Needless to say within a couple of days they ... A: Do you notice any small white specks on the fish? Simply scratching on the rocks is not a sign of ... | |
| gouramis and tankmates | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: i am currently setting up a 30 gallon tropical tank, and i am aiming for coulour.I think that ... A: Your best option would be to select 2 or 3 different species of Gourami, and mix them with another ... | |
| water & tanks & all kinds of stuff | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Howdy, I've had fish on and off for about a year, mainly because they kept not wanting to live. ... A: Unfortunately, you've got some big problems with your current setup. I'll list them below. 1) Tank ... | |
| something is in my tank | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: i have a 20 gallon tank with platys tetras a couple of gourmis also 2 ghost shrimp one of which is ... A: The small worm specks in the tank are most likely Planaria. These are small organisms that cannot ... | |
| Unusual appearance in tank | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Evere since I had to change a lighting unit in my tank, the balance has change... lot's of algae, ... A: An excess of light causes algae, and this is the most probable reason. The small snails were in your ... | |
| Sick Flowerhorn | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Flower Horn (which i guess is also a cichlid species) who was completely normal until 2 ... A: The small worm specks on the tank glass were most likely Planaria. These are small organisms that ... | |
| Dying Guppies | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have been having a problem with my guppies hovering at the top of the water. I changed the water ... A: Fish hovering at the surface of the water is often a sign of inadequate oxygenation or poor water ... | |
| Assistance choosing fish for new tank | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a beginner and have just bought my first tank. Its 70litres (18gallons I think) but I dont fill ... A: First of all, when you get your first batch of fish, DON'T add them all in one time! First, add 2-3 ... | |
| Pregnant mollie | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: My pregnant mollie had about 40 baby fry sadly they all died.Im Wondering if she has anymore fry in ... A: Baby fry are quite sensitive to ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate, so poor water quality probably played ... | |
| Aquarium value? | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can advise me on this situation. At my local fish store, there's a 10-gallon aquarium kit ... A: Wow... that's one EXTREMELY overpriced fish tank kit! Your store must be one of those local 'mom and ... | |
| Problem with dying fish | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I wondered if you could give me some advice on the fact that all 3 of my fish died in one day! I set ... A: Your Goldfish were actually sick. They had a disease, called Ich. (Ichthyophthirius multifilis) Ich, ... | |
| cloudy white surface on my pleco | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I had three plecostomus and one died now one has a milky white color on his head like patches could ... A: Your Plecostomus has Columnaris, or cottony growth disease. It is a bacteria infection, and can be ... | |
| How to tell if my goldfish is a boy or a girl? | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: how to tell if my fantail fish is a boy or a girl A: It can be slightly difficult to tell the difference between a male and female Goldfish. One of the ... | |
| Platy and breeding? | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have this little Platy fish in my 10-gallon tank that someone gave to me. It think it's a male, ... A: Since you are going to be breeding them, it's best if you feed them a varied diet. A varied diet ... | |
| water still not clear | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: i brought a 55 gallon 1 year ago, i had my ph levels very high acid level. I brought PH up and ... A: Cloudy water can be caused by three main factors - bacterial bloom, debris, and overfeeding/poor ... | |
| Platy and breeding? | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I have this little Platy fish in my 10-gallon tank that someone gave to me. It think it's a male, ... A: You'll be happy to hear that they will breed VERY easily! Platy fish give birth to babies, instead ... | |
| black mollies | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: please help me how to identify whether the black molly is a male or female one. A: It's very easy to determine the gender of Black Mollies. You can use the same method to determine ... | |
| Ballon mollies with big goldfish and Iridescent Shark Catfish | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you..I really worried about my new balloon Mollies with big fishes around and they ... A: Mollies CANNOT be kept with Goldfish. Goldfish are cold-water fish, which means they need ... | |
| Snail Problem! | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem with snails in my 5 gallon tank. Currently, there are 3 fish in the tank, and all ... A: It's nice to see that your lettuce is working! Anyways, I NEVER use nor recommend chemicals, such ... | |
| Snail Problem! | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem with snails in my 5 gallon tank. Currently, there are 3 fish in the tank, and all ... A: You're absolutely right - snails, especially those little pond snails and trumpet snails - will ... | |
| green algae bloom in my established tank | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gallon aquarium where I house my tiger oscar. The oscar is about 3.5 to 4 inches long. ... A: Green Algae water is caused by too much nutrients in the water. Try doing some 20% water changes ... | |
| baby mollies and mom | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: My mom mollie has just recently had babies...We waited and waited to see it happen however we missed ... A: Mollies are known for their prolific breeding. The can give birth as frequent as once every couple ... | |
| Shark fish and Dragon fish | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I can not find any information so hopefully you can help me. My brother wants to buy these fishes ... A: Oh dear. I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but Wal-Mart and bowls are probably the two worst ... | |
| Angelfish with other cichlids... | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I own a 4 ft X 1.5 ft aquarium tank. I have decided to make it a cichlid tank. I already own a pair ... A: Could you send me a picture of the Cichlids you are planning to put in the tank? That way, I could ... | |
| mollies | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I was thinking of starting a new tank in the next couple of weeks i wanted to have a 30 or so gallon ... A: All of the fish you mentioned (Silver Dollar, Angelfish, Molly) are compatible with each other. You ... | |
| Rubber lips | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I am kind of irritated because the "driftwood" I ordered wasn't really wood, but otherwise my tanks ... A: Don't give up on the rocks. As long as there's bright sunlight, algae WILL grow. If the water's too ... | |
| Using Fresh Brine Shrimp | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a number of livebearers 'giving birth' at different times and have decided that I should ... A: You didn't specify the type of Livebearer, but that's ok. Yes, the brine shrimp are hatched in ... | |
| Nitrate in Aquarium | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 Guppies in a 5 gallon tank. Right now, the tank has been running for two months, and is now ... A: I'd recommend the Java Fern for your aquarium. It thrives in lower light conditions, which is ... | |
| Nitrate in Aquarium | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 Guppies in a 5 gallon tank. Right now, the tank has been running for two months, and is now ... A: Your Nitrate levels are fine. Congratulations on the newly cycled tank! In general, nitrate readings ... | |
| glancing | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: hey nathan how are you?, matt here again and thanks for the answers on my last questions!! i have a ... A: Hey Matt, Glancing is either a sign of a parasite infection or other skin irritation. Scratching ... | |
| worms with hairs | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: i have found 4 hairy looking wormlike creatures in my tank at the water level on my baby fish net no ... A: Are the worms just present in the tank, and not on the fish themselves? If the worms are not ... | |
| rosy barb | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: i am aeon from philippines. i have a pet fish which is a red jewel fish and i have pair of ... A: Here's a good website to check out about Rosy Barb breeding. ... | |
| upside down Ryukin Goldfish | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Our goldfish has been hanging out upside down at the bottom of the tank. He will occasionally swim ... A: Could you describe the problem more in detail? Post a picture, if possible, and ask a follow-up ... | |
| beta fish | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I bought a beta fish 3weeks ago. fish developed ick,was treated with malacite and recover. start to ... A: First of all, don't add copper to the water! This is unnecessary, and can harm aquatic life, ... | |
| 55 gallon tank | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: what are some top level fish that can get along with angelfish in a 55 gallon tank also i would like ... A: The number of Angelfish you could keep depends on how many other fish (if any) you may have in the ... | |
| help fish fighting | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I need help i have a 75 gallon fish tank its been up for 3 weeks and 5 days !! Well i started with 9 ... A: First of all, it's quite uncommon for issues to arise with Zebra Danios, but it's not unheard of. I ... | |
| cold fresh water plantswater | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I am an experienced salt and fresh water aquarist(what ever you want to call it). I recently set up ... A: Hey Celeste, Only a few plant species will work with Goldfish, for two reasons: -Goldfish are ... | |
| Molly Suitablilty? | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm considering buying 4 Black Mollies (1 Male, 3 females) for my 30 gallon aquarium which currently ... A: You can certainly keep Corydoras catfish with Platies and Mollies. Cory cats inhabit the bottom of ... | |
| Molly Suitablilty? | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm considering buying 4 Black Mollies (1 Male, 3 females) for my 30 gallon aquarium which currently ... A: You'll be happy to know that Black Mollies and any other type of Molly will go perfectly along with ... | |
| cross breeding | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering if it is possible to cross breed live bearers? i have guppies and was wondering if ... A: The similarity of Guppies compared to other Livebearers is not enough for them to be able to ... | |
| Fish Choice | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently found an old 6 gallon fish tank, cleaned it up, and bought the basic equipment. I was ... A: Unfortunately, there are few 'larger' fish that can be succesfully kept in a 6 gallon aquarium. A ... | |
| lighting and water | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: hey nathan, matt here, how u doing today? i got 2 questions for u today. first a little info about ... A: Hey Matt, Fish actually need light to be in optimal health. The fish were likely stressed by the ... | |
| Lice treatment | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 100 gallon tank. I have lice all over my tank. I saw that someone had same question, To ... A: You can treat the entire tank with an anti-parasite medication to cure your fish. removing all the ... | |
| Cichlids | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Can I put a jack dempsey cichlid with 2 convict cichlids and a electric yellow together? A: The Jack Dempsey Cichlid would go nicely with the Convicts. The two species are both very 'tough' ... | |
| 35 gallon tank that is very cloudy | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: We have a 35 gallon tank that is very cloudy, we have changed about half the water twice already and ... A: Cloudy water is due to 2 main things - Bacterial bloom and overfeeding. Bacterial bloom will clear ... | |
| bettas | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: i am planning to breed bettas. what will be the environment of my tank? what shall i consider in ... A: First of all, a separate tank with the pair is needed (no other species). The water conditions ... | |
| my black moor, comet | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: my black moor, comet, has little white spots all over him. what should i do? please please help!!!! A: Your Black Moor and comet Goldfish are suffering from Ich. It is important that you take action ... | |
| red jewel fish | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: i am aeon from philippines. i have a pet fish which is a red jewel fish and i have pair of ... A: The fry are free swimming, and will leave the mother's mouth. The mother will provide excellent ... | |
| lump on goldfish | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: i have one goldfish 5 years old about 5 inches. tank 125 litres. also one shabumbkin about 3 inches ... A: Small bumps or tumors can be caused by various diseases and ailments, and judging by your ... | |
| Discus tankmates or not | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 110 gallon tank 2 eheim 2028,s and 2 # 5 sponge filters on a airpod 100 and a rena 300, ... A: Cory cats will not eat algae or other unsightly organisms living on the driftwood and ornaments. A ... | |
| Goldfish and Swim Bladder | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: My Goldfish seems to be floating around and is staying at the top. He has problems trying to reach ... A: Your Goldfish, does, in fact, have Swim Bladder disease. Swim Bladder disease is caused often by a ... | |
| murky water | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: say like you know when you look outside sometimes it looks foggy in the air sometimes thats what my ... A: First of all, it's very important to put the Stress Coat into the tank. It will remove the chlorine ... | |
| how to set up whisper 20 filter | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I got as a gift from my friend a whisper filter 20 for my aquarium which i set up for the first ... A: The instructions should be in the box. Fortunately, I'm familiar with that filter, and I can help ... | |
| Water Clarity Problem | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I know that this may be a common problem, but, I'm having some difficulties with my 5-gallon setup ... A: Top Fin is PetSmart's own brand, and is a line of aquarium products designed for the average or ... | |
| Water Clarity Problem | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I know that this may be a common problem, but, I'm having some difficulties with my 5-gallon setup ... A: Cloudy water is caused by a variety of things. The most common three causes are bacterial bloom, ... | |
| orandas and red jewel | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: i have i red jewel and 6 orandas, can i mixed them in a 31 gallon tank? i observed that my jewel ... A: Unfortunately, you cannot keep Red Jewels and Oranda Goldfish together. Goldfish are coldwater fish, ... | |
| Easiest Fish? | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering, what's the absolute easiest fish to keep in the freshwater hobby? My friend ... A: For the first month, a 10% water change every 2 days would be best, to dilute the toxins in the ... | |
| Easiest Fish? | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering, what's the absolute easiest fish to keep in the freshwater hobby? My friend ... A: Bettas need a proper aquarium because they are real fish, which produce waste. Without a filter, ... | |
| Easiest Fish? | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering, what's the absolute easiest fish to keep in the freshwater hobby? My friend ... A: There are a few fish in the hobby that anyone can manage. Here are some extremely easy fish to keep: ... | |
| Easiest Fish? | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering, what's the absolute easiest fish to keep in the freshwater hobby? My friend ... A: There are a few fish in the hobby that anyone can manage. Here are some extremely easy fish to keep: ... | |
| red jewel fish | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: i am aeon from philippines. i have a pet fish which is a red jewel fish and i have pair of ... A: Did you know that your Red Jewel Cichlids are actually mouth-brooders? This means that your female ... | |
| Sick Fish Lucy | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Hope all is well. I have been trying to ask you a question for days! Waiting 4 days for your ... A: Turning brown is a side effect of the medications. It is necessary to use medication, as her ... | |
| worms in freshwayer aqarium water | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: help, i have seen in my aquarium water these long white worms. they don't appear tyo be bothering ... A: Those worms are Planaria. They are caused by overfeeding and poor water quality. They cannot harm ... | |
| Goldfish | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I got my common gold fish from the fair last fall and he did fine in a 2.5 gallon aquarium. He was ... A: Black spots on goldfish indicate poor water quality. Do you have a filter in the aquarium? All tanks ... | |
| lyretail molly acting strange | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 gallon tank with 15 lyretail molly and 1 Pleco - Suckermouth catfish. Things have been ... A: Your Molly may be suffereing from Swim Bladder Disease. The swim bladder is a gas-filled organ in ... | |
| thinning fish | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been keeping a 5 gallon aquarium with guppies and a ghost shrimp for the past 5 months. I ... A: If your females are not losing color, feeding actively, and do not have any cuts or lesions on the ... | |
| Sick Fish Lucy | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Hope all is well. I have been trying to ask you a question for days! Waiting 4 days for your ... A: That seems to be a mixed infection. There may be both bacteria and fungus that is infecting Lucy. If ... | |
| help needed ! | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I am new to all this fish stuff....lol! I inherited a beautiful built in tank when we moved into our ... A: It is highly unlikely that your catfish or loach has eaten the guppies and the Neon Tetra. All the ... | |
| Cleaning a tank after an anchor worm outbreak. | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 gallon tank that recently had an anchor worm outbreak. All of the fish have died off. ... A: You will be happy to hear that you won't have to throw away the decorations. It is completely ... | |
| Continued... | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: (I just pester you all day don't I?) The filter is the aqua tech 10 gallon filter that came with the ... A: The jelly stuff is just the cucumber fragments decomposing. At this time, it's best if you remove ... | |
| Fish Keep Dying | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: you were very helpful with my previous questions so I thought I would ask you another question. My ... A: There are many different brands of water conditioners, and some perform different tasks than others. ... | |
| Adding salt to aquariums | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 29 gallon tank and 2 10 gallon tanks how much salt should I add to the aquariums. I have 1 ... A: There's no need whatsoever for your Goldfish. Goldfish are actually mildly intolerant of salt. The ... | |
| Continued... | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: (I just pester you all day don't I?) The filter is the aqua tech 10 gallon filter that came with the ... A: Try putting some gravel or rocks into a small bowl of water, and setting it in the sunlight. In a ... | |
| Betta swollen abdomen | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I had a male who sadly died of fin rot even tho I used Melafix as suggested by other betta keepers. ... A: Are her scales sticking out? If so, it is dropsy, a condition caused by bacteria. I'd recommend that ... | |
| Fish Keep Dying | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: you were very helpful with my previous questions so I thought I would ask you another question. My ... A: Constant fish deaths often indicate a problem in water quality, even though you may test otherwise. ... | |
| Blue Ahli | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Well, is it edible? Can I place it in a pan and fry it? I have lots of these with uncontrollable ... A: Technically, it could be edible, but I would definitely not recommend it, because there could be ... | |
| Pleco with bubbly growth | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm not a real fish person, but I have a pleco that I've had for 14 years in a 10 gallon tank who ... A: Other than the bacterial infection, an additional cause is that perhaps it's a tumor of some kind. ... | |
| Koi Fish | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I live on a farm and have a 1 acre pond. I have some larger Koi in it. I bought some small koi to ... A: Are all of the small Koi in the 10-gallon tank? If so, you will have major problems with ... | |
| Ghost Shrimp and Fungus Clear | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I was simply wondering if it would kill my ghost shrimp if i used Fungus Clear by Tank Buddies. I ... A: Fungus Clear is actually made by Jungle Labs. Tank Buddies is the line of products that they produce ... | |
| Gas in the Fish | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: We have a gold fish that is about 3 years old and this morning after we fed him he seems to be ... A: Your Goldfish has Swim Bladder Disease. The swim bladder is a gas-filled organ in the fish, and by ... | |
| Bettas | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: What is the tallest aquarium you can put betas in. I was told 20" is the tallest. Is this true? A: That's not true. There's a common misunderstanding that Bettas will not do well in large aquariums, ... | |
| Goldfish has red rash after water change | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I inherited this chubby goldfish, Fugly, in my office a few months ago. Fug's left eye is kind of ... A: Your Goldfish's rash is caused by poor water quality. First of all, I would like to point out one ... | |
| Tetracycline/sick fish | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a tigerhead goldfish and a bugeye goldfish in a 20 gal tank. My filter is large enough for a ... A: It's uncommon, but sometimes medications have different negative effects on individual fish. ... | |
| Continued... | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: (I just pester you all day don't I?) The filter is the aqua tech 10 gallon filter that came with the ... A: You're doing a great job with your fish-keeping. Keep it up! Aqua-Tech filters are not too good. ... | |
| Pleco with bubbly growth | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm not a real fish person, but I have a pleco that I've had for 14 years in a 10 gallon tank who ... A: What kind of Pleco is it? Congratulations on keeping him to such a old age. The lifespan of a Pleco ... | |
| Tank Evac! | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Just in case you dont remember, I started out with some GLOfish and ended up adding various loaches ... A: You don't have to remove the seeds from the cucumber/zucchini. I simply cut the horizontally into ... | |
| Tank Algae cleaning | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm just wondering, what can I use to scrub algae off the sides of the tank? I was thinking of one ... A: Tiger Barbs are infamous for their fin-nipping behavior. However, this is only because new or novice ... | |
| Tank Algae cleaning | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm just wondering, what can I use to scrub algae off the sides of the tank? I was thinking of one ... A: Hey Bobby, It's actually quite easy to remove algae from the glass panels. Don't use the kitchen ... | |
| A hole going straight through a fish | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 15 gallon freshwater tank which is about 9 years old. I have about a total of 10 fish in ... A: I've never encountered this type of problem before. I've encountered problems with small holes or ... | |
| flowerhorn fish | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a flowerhorn that pretty big about 10 in. i think it swallow a pebble because i notice it ... A: Your fish bloating may be one of two entirely different cause. Are the scales sticking out like a ... | |
| Tank Size | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Nathan, I have a used tank and I'm not sure of the capacity in gallons. It measures 12 inches by 12 ... A: Your tank is approximately 15 gallons (57L) in volume. Yes, you will need to get a bigger tank. ... | |
| Tank Evac! | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Just in case you dont remember, I started out with some GLOfish and ended up adding various loaches ... A: I'm very sorry about the misunderstanding about the food. You're doing all the right things with ... | |
| my fish tank | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have 5 bloodfin tetras and i have a 20 gallon fish tank. I am asking how long would it take them ... A: A normal maintenance routine for your tank should be 10-20% of the water changed per week. Every 2 ... | |
| my fish tank | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have 5 bloodfin tetras and i have a 20 gallon fish tank. I am asking how long would it take them ... A: Bloodfin Tetras are relatively easy to breed. If you want them to breed, good water quality is ... | |
| bacteria? | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: Heya, I have a 15 gallon tank with 5 tiger barbs in it. i was about to do a water change when i ... A: The stuff in your air tube is probably a type of mold growing there, due to tank water seepage back ... | |
| goldfish stress | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: i acquired a couple of goldfish from an old lady, they are in 60l tank. The tank was filthy when i ... A: You'll be happy to know that most of that behavior is normal. It is close to natural Goldfish ... | |
| freshwater anglefish | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I just brought a freshwater angle home from the pet store. I didn't notice it there but now that it ... A: The two long, stringy 'feelers' are actually the Angelfish's ventral fins. Was it already gone when ... | |
| Tank Evac! | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: Just in case you dont remember, I started out with some GLOfish and ended up adding various loaches ... A: I'll adress the issue with the Plecos first. They are not eating the veggies, because it has not ... | |
| Angelfish | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Are Angelfish saltwater or freshwater? ANSWER: Hi Bobby, There are actually two main species of ... A: For a 20 gallon tank, I recommend two filters. -Penguin 150 Filter (Marineland) -AquaClear 30 ... | |
| Angelfish | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Are Angelfish saltwater or freshwater? ANSWER: Hi Bobby, There are actually two main species of ... A: Freshwater Angelfish need an aquarium of 20 gallons or more. Angelfish like tanks which are tall, ... | |
| Angelfish | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Are Angelfish saltwater or freshwater? A: There are actually two main species of Angelfish. One is freshwater, the other is saltwater. The ... | |
| Corydoras Catfish | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: What's the minimum tank size for a few Corydoras Catfish. I don't have much room in my house, and ... A: Corydoras Catfish will do well in a 10-gallon tank! You can keep 3-4 Cats in the tank, depending on ... | |
| mollie | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: .. ive got my own freshwater aquarium set up at home and everything is fine and running smoothly ... A: Broken fins may be a sign of bullying or aggressiveness in your fish tank. Look carefully at your ... | |
| filter | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: i'm going to be purchasnig a 75 gallon aquarium within the next few months. it's going to be a ... A: A 75 gallon aquarium should be used with a canister filter, unless it's going to be a planted ... | |
| Fish Acting Funny/Dying | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I have (2) large gold fish about 3 weeks ago they started not swimming around and acting funny and ... A: I'm sorry to inform you that you have a huge problem with your tank. First of all, Goldfish cannot ... | |
| kuhli loaches | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been wanting some coolie loaches for some time but am just now getting some so I would like ... A: Kuhli Loaches grow to 3-4 inches, and need to be kept in a 20 gallon or larger tank for best health ... | |
| NEW BABY TANK!!! | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I got my first paycheck on thursday and since then I have fully equipt my second tank with a filter ... A: 1)Is your Pleco a Common Pleco or a Bristlenose or other Pleco? If it's a Bristlenose, then you ... | |
| Angelfish acting abnormal and not eating | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I have two angelfish. For many months, the larger fish would always meet me at the front of the ... A: You said that the little fish was chasing it, and there were not any visible signs of disease. None ... | |
| Fighting Mollies | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a ten gallon aquarium that has only been set up for one week, so I know cycling will be an ... A: It sometimes depends on the individual fish whether they are more peaceful or aggressive. The ... | |
| white lines mineral deposit | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: how can i remove those whitelines they look so ugly. or i have to change the glass/ aquarium ... A: When scrubbing the mineral deposits, lower the water level so that the deposits are above the water ... | |
| Corydoras Catfish | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: A Peppered Cory in my 10 gallon tank always seems to be hanging near the surface. He blows bubbles ... A: Fish take a while to get used to new surroundings. Allow about a week for your Cory Cat to get used ... | |
| Sick Cichlid: Lucy | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I never heard of a fish having two different types of infections at the same time... Is there a way ... A: I'm very happy to hear that Lucy is recovering! Fungus only affects fish that are stressed, or have ... | |
| Snails | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gal tank with three large goldfish and nine tetra's. I have been trying to introduce a ... A: First of all, you have a big problem with your tank. It is that Tetras and Goldfish are NOT ... | |
| Is it whitespot/Ich? | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon tropical tank with a mixture of guppies, swordtails, gourami's and a catfish. ... A: If the 'parasite' is just on the glass, and is not affecting the fish, it is definitely NOT Ich. ... | |
| Cooler Water | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 gallon Eclipse System and I was wondering if there is a way to keep the tank cooler? ... A: Unfortunately, getting an aquarium's water is probably one of the most trickiest things to do. ... | |
| white lines mineral deposit | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: how can i remove those whitelines they look so ugly. or i have to change the glass/ aquarium A: Are these white lines above the water level, where water has previously evaporated? If so, simply ... | |
| Help me with my fishes | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 golden fish , 2 red cap while fishes and 2 silver angels. the gold fish n angels are ... A: Unfortunately, you have a big problem with your fish tank. First of all, all fish need an aquarium ... | |
| Bloated Fancy Goldfish | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: On three occasions now my two year old Fancy Goldfish has bloated to the point of floating upside ... A: When the Goldfish bloat, do the scales stick out like a 'pinecone'? If so, that's dropsy. Dropsy can ... | |
| Tail Ragged | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon tank, with a Serpae Tetra and one Guppy. My Guppy's tail is ragged, and the ... A: Yes, you'll be happy to hear that you can most certainly keep Corydoras Catfish with Guppies! Cories ... | |
| Oranda question | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an oranda, I have had her for about 2 yr's, but lately she can't stay up right, she keep's ... A: Swimming troubles such as turning upside down, difficulty going to the bottom of the aquarium, etc ... | |
| Tail Ragged | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon tank, with a Serpae Tetra and one Guppy. My Guppy's tail is ragged, and the ... A: Serpae Tetras are schooling fish, and must be kept in groups of 4 or more. If you keep them in pairs ... | |
| My water is cloudy | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My water in my new 10-gallon tank setup is cloudy. The tank has been running for about 2 weeks, and ... A: You're right - Apple snails are quite attractive! You'll be happy to hear that they will be perfect ... | |
| My water is cloudy | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My water in my new 10-gallon tank setup is cloudy. The tank has been running for about 2 weeks, and ... A: The cycling process takes anywhere from 3 weeks to two months. On average, the process takes one ... | |
| My water is cloudy | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My water in my new 10-gallon tank setup is cloudy. The tank has been running for about 2 weeks, and ... A: Cloudy water is very common in new tank setups. It is caused by bacterial bloom in the aquarium. ... | |
| Tank Size | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: What tank size would I need for just ONE Betta? ANSWER: Hi James, Bettas do best in an aquarium of ... A: Livebearers like water movement, but they do not like excess current. Any output from a power filter ... | |
| Tank Size | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: What tank size would I need for just ONE Betta? ANSWER: Hi James, Bettas do best in an aquarium of ... A: Livebearers (Guppies, Platy, Swordtails, Mollies) need an aquarium of 10 gallons or more. This is ... | |
| Tank Size | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: What tank size would I need for just ONE Betta? A: Bettas do best in an aquarium of 5 gallons or more. For one Betta, a 5 gallon tank with a heater, ... | |
| Mollie Fry | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon aquarium. It is a general community tank with 2 Angels, 1 Silver Mollie (F), 2 ... A: Small Molly fry should be fed a special fry food. Powdered flakes do not accurately match their ... | |
| My Freshwater Fish ( 3 seperate questions) | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: 1. My Convict Cichlid is in a 6 gallon tank by himself. Today I noticed that there are tiny white ... A: 1)The tiny white 'Bugs' in the aquarium are not harmful at all. They are Planaria, and are caused by ... | |
| Goldfish with red streaks on body, etc. | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: We have a solitary goldfish, about a 3.5" body not counting tail, in a 10 gal. freshwater tank. We ... A: First of all, your tank is too small to accomodate even one Goldfish. Goldfish reach an adult size ... | |
| Balloon Molly | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a balloon molly that keeps to the bottom of the tank. Its female and it looks like the gills ... A: Mollies do, in fact, give live birth. There are four common freshwater species that do that, and ... | |
| Sick Cichlid: Lucy | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I never heard of a fish having two different types of infections at the same time... Is there a way ... A: Yes, having a mixed infection is not common, but it DOES happen. It's also difficult to treat since ... | |
| Sick Chiclid | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Hope all is well. I tried to ask another question but it said I asked too many questions so had to ... A: Since the fish is seriously infected, I recommend that you do a double dose of the medication, or a ... | |
| clearing my tank | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: i've got a 20 gallon tank i've had for about 5 months i've got 2 blood parrot cichlids at first it ... A: Your tank is suffering from an algae problem (the green and cloudy water). Fortunately, algae ... | |
| Angelfish acting abnormal and not eating | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have two angelfish. For many months, the larger fish would always meet me at the front of the ... A: Angelfish do best in groups of 4. Your tank is big enough to accommodate four Angelfish. In a pair, ... | |
| black tetra not eating | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have two black tetra, male & female, almost 3 years old. Tank size is 5 gallon, freshwater. Both ... A: Your problem seems quite strange. Have you noticed a change in the outlook (body) of the Tetras in ... | |
| Oscars eating habit. | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have an oscar about 9 inches long in a 40 gallon tank. Now ive fed it silver sides before and that ... A: I'm afraid I don't understand which he's not eating - the fish or the pellets? Anyways, I've ... | |
| Balloon Molly | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a balloon molly that keeps to the bottom of the tank. Its female and it looks like the gills ... A: It seems like a bacterial infection. It would be nice if you could attach a picture, but I ... | |
| Ammonia Spike in Aquarium | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me. I have a 40 gallon freshwater Aquarium that houses 2 common ... A: You fishkeeping routine and habits are perfect - keep up the good work! Your ammonia spike probably ... | |
| fresh water blue lobsters. | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 35 gallon tank and need to ask. I have two blue lobsters in there. I not sure of their ... A: Freshwater lobsters shed their shell approximately a 2-6 times per year, depending on growth and ... | |
| plecosomus | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: i have been trying to put plecosomus in my 75 gallon tank for several weeks. the first one lasted ... A: What type of Cichlid are they? Keep in mind that Plecostomus are kind of like the average tropical ... | |
| sudden tank tragedy | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have had this 50 gallon freshwater tank for 3 years. I use a Marineland Penguin 200 with a ... A: The reason why the ammonia levels went up is because the beneficial bacteria which remove toxins ... | |
| Angelfish acting abnormal and not eating | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have two angelfish. For many months, the larger fish would always meet me at the front of the ... A: It's not likely that your water change set off this abnormal behavior. Are these the only fish in ... | |
| Fish | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I got i goldfish yesterday and he just sits at the botom an doesn't come up too eat and doesn't swim ... A: Goldfish cannot be kept in bowls. They will die within 3 months if kept in a bowl. They MUST be kept ... | |
| Ill female guppy! | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I don't know how many gallons my tank is but it is about 2feet by 1foot! My female guppy used to be ... A: Since you just recently purchased her, chances are, she was already ill from the store. Stores often ... | |
| snails | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: i went to a fish shop the person there said that snails dont even last for more than 10 days is it ... A: Snails live much longer than 10 days! The person working in the fish store is obviously ... | |
| disease | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: After the transfers of my two goldfish and one koi on to a large second-hand pool at the head of one ... A: Black spots on goldfish are a sign of ammonia poisoning - the #1 beginner's mistake, and the #1 ... | |
| sexing mollies | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have several molly fry and I know how the sex the adults (female has "fan" shape fin males have ... A: You should be able to differentiate the sex of the fry by the time they are 3 months. If you don't ... | |
| guppy breeding | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what is the best way the seperate the guppy female from the babies while she is ... A: The ideal way for maximizing the number of initially surviving fry would be to have a small ... | |
| Broken mouth | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: i hope you can help me. Well i have a goldfish that has an injured mouth. Im not sure what went ... A: Your Goldfish's injury seems quite serious. However, it will grow back eventually. First of all, to ... | |
| Dinosaur Bichur | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I feel terrible that the issue as escalated as such in regards to my bichur. He ate a lily bulb ... A: If the red marks are fairly recent, you may want to use an anti-bacterial medication at half dose to ... | |
| GLOfish babies | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: In case you dont remember I had 8 GLOfish in my 10 gallon tank, and for now I also have 3 loaches. ... A: I'm sorry about that. I'll give you some other good choices for a great filter in your tank. My ... | |
| mickey mouse fish behavior | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I KNOW THAT EVERYTHING SAIS THAT MICKEY MOUSE FISH ARE PEACFUL BUT MINE SEEMS TO BE PICKING ON THE ... A: You have a big problem in your tank. It's not the aggressiveness, but the fact that Goldfish and ... | |
| Fish suggestions? | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: What is a good fish for beginners? I'm thinking of getting a 5 gallon tank, with a filtration ... A: Marineland aquariums are a great choice! Unfortunately, with such a small aquarium, your choices ... | |
| Pleco Tank Size | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: What's the minimum tank size required for a Pleco? Some people have told me that they need a large ... A: Serpae Tetras can grow to an adult size of 3", but they rarely grow above 2" long. They are ... | |
| Pleco Tank Size | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: What's the minimum tank size required for a Pleco? Some people have told me that they need a large ... A: Plecos need a tank size of at least 50 gallons if you plan on keeping them all the way throughout ... | |
| Filter media | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: How long should I change the filter media in my AquaClear 20 power filter? I've heard that it's once ... A: When to change your filter media depends on how much the tank is loaded (The number of fish). ... | |
| Pleco Question | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: My son Has a 10gallon tank and we have one pleco and 2 cichlids. I noticed a raw spot on the belly ... A: First of all, Plecos cannot be kept in a 10 gallon aquarium. They need an aquarium of at LEAST 50+ ... | |
| goldfish food | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: where can I find a sinking goldfish food someone suggested Hikari Omega One but I can't seem to ... A: Sinking Goldfish food comes in many different brands, including Nutrafin Sinking Pellets (Hagen), ... | |
| PH/GH/KH alterations | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to breed Hypancistrus Zebra at the moment but am having a few problems with getting the ... A: Personally, I've never used that brand before, but I think that it's calcium carbonate. It's true ... | |
| cherry barb | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a cherry barb and some mollys. The cherry barb recently began acting strange like hes ... A: Digging is not a normal behavior in fish. Is the fish scratching or looking as if he's trying to ... | |
| Sick Chiclid | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: Hope all is well. I tried to ask another question but it said I asked too many questions so had to ... A: If she's the only Cichlid in there, you don't really need a bigger tank, unless you are planning to ... | |
| Sick Chiclid | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: Hope all is well. I tried to ask another question but it said I asked too many questions so had to ... A: I'm very sorry to hear that your Cichlid is sick again. It seems that, by your description, that ... | |
| disease | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: After the transfers of my two goldfish and one koi on to a large second-hand pool at the head of one ... A: Since the incident happened only hours after you transferred the fish, the problem probably lies in ... | |
| I'm afraid I've slowly killed my goldfish:-( | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I had no idea that live plants can not be in a tank with goldfish. I was given the goldfish - it ... A: Live plants do not affect the Goldfish. Live plants will not kill the Goldfish, the fish simply eats ... | |
| PH/GH/KH alterations | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to breed Hypancistrus Zebra at the moment but am having a few problems with getting the ... A: Calcium carbonate should not affect pH. Yes, your theory should work. Calcium carbonate will ... | |
| PH/GH/KH alterations | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to breed Hypancistrus Zebra at the moment but am having a few problems with getting the ... A: From my experience, most pH lowering products will affect the KH/GH in a minimal way. The reason ... | |
| My fish keep on dying! | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: Hey Nathan - I've got a serious problem with my fish tank but I have no idea what is wrong. I've ... A: What size is your tank? You mentioned that it was rather small. Comet Goldfish need a very large ... | |
| Aquarium GH and KH | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I am having some problems at the moment with GH and KH. Mainly about how to evaluate the results ... A: Yes, that's right. Every drop of reagent = 1 dh dh x 17.9 = reading in mg/l. TDS is the total ... | |
| baby angels | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have baby angelfish that are going on 4 weeks old. I notice that sometimes they twirl and spin. Is ... A: Your Baby Angelfish seem fine. Sometimes, they will 'twirl' around, and play. As long as they don't ... | |
| Aquarium GH and KH | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I am having some problems at the moment with GH and KH. Mainly about how to evaluate the results ... A: Yes, you are correct. With amost ALL KH/GH tests I've encountered, the number of drops it takes to ... | |
| Problem with oscars | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Really I am prity tensed with the violent behavior of my Oscars. I've a 18 gallon(UK) tank with a ... A: The problem with your Oscars is due to the tank size. You see, Oscars can become very territorial ... | |
| Tank Size | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering, I've heard that Bettas can be kept in small bowls, of about a quart (liter). ... A: I would recommend the Eclipse 5 Gallon starter kit, by Marineland. Marineland makes wonderful and ... | |
| Tank Size | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering, I've heard that Bettas can be kept in small bowls, of about a quart (liter). ... A: You're absolutely right. Bettas will not do well in small bowls. They are tropical fish, and they ... | |
| Platy Fry | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering, how many fry can a Platy give birth to every time? Thanks in advance for your ... A: Yes, your baby fry can be fed crushed flakes. Make sure that you crush them in VERY tiny pieces, ... | |
| I need help with my Bala Shark | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I bought a bala shark a while back in around sept I would and and I didnt know that they grow to be ... A: Feel free to ask me more - I'm here to help! There's no such thing as asking too many questions, ... | |
| I need help with my Bala Shark | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I bought a bala shark a while back in around sept I would and and I didnt know that they grow to be ... A: I would just keep the one Bala Shark, and not get another, because the bio-load may be too much for ... | |
| Beaten Goldfish | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: URGENT!!!!!! I have a small (approximately 1.5 inches) fantail goldfish that has been badly beaten ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your Goldfish was injured. Here's what you can do to help him/her. -Perform ... | |
| Platy Fry | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering, how many fry can a Platy give birth to every time? Thanks in advance for your ... A: first of all, the pregnancy time from the mating to the birth is approximately one month. Right ... | |
| Platy Fry | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering, how many fry can a Platy give birth to every time? Thanks in advance for your ... A: A female Platy can give birth to approximately 4-20 fry, on her first time mating/reproducing. ... | |
| Is My Fish Pregnant? | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: This question has to do with all of the gouramis in my 10 gallon tank.I have a paradise gourami that ... A: The eggs are non-adhesive, and can be scooped out using a fine-meshed net or a large spoon. Try to ... | |
| aquarium | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I am having a 17 gallon aquarium.I have two small goldfishes,8 platies and 8 guppies.is the aquarium ... A: Unfortunately, your aquarium is too full. 8 platy and 8 Guppies alone is too much for your aquarium. ... | |
| goldfish | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I am having two goldfish.Two weeks ago i saw the slender one chasing the round,plump one for around ... A: If you want to keep Goldfish, you will need another tank, because they cannot be kept with tropical ... | |
| platy | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: How to differentiate gender in platys.how often they become pregnant.will they consume fries. A: Alen, The male Platy will have a pointed needle-like anal fin, which is the fin second from the ... | |
| I need help with my Bala Shark | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I bought a bala shark a while back in around sept I would and and I didnt know that they grow to be ... A: Bala Sharks do best in an aquarium of 50 gallons or more. However, their growth slows down a bit ... | |
| GLOfish babies | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: In case you dont remember I had 8 GLOfish in my 10 gallon tank, and for now I also have 3 loaches. ... A: That seems like an excellent plan! Obviously, you have thought things through very carefully, and I ... | |
| GLOfish babies | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: In case you dont remember I had 8 GLOfish in my 10 gallon tank, and for now I also have 3 loaches. ... A: Yes, feeding just first bites is okay, but supplementing their diet with the brine shrimp would be ... | |
| Is My Fish Pregnant? | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: This question has to do with all of the gouramis in my 10 gallon tank.I have a paradise gourami that ... A: It would be nice if you could include a picture. However, there is a very good chance that you ... | |
| clown loaches in low current tank? | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: My question is about Clown Loaches. From reading about them, they seem to be a sort of fragile ... A: Wow! You've got a huge tank! I'm guessing you got it custom-made, because I've never seen an ... | |
| shark catfish fell out | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 shark catfish, over a year old since i bought them.they were very healthy until 1 jumped ... A: I'm sorry if you misunderstood. If you take action immediately, it should recover soon. Perform a ... | |
| sudden betta death | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a 30 gallon fresh water tank which i have tested the water. it was well within parameters ... A: Black marks are usually a sign of ammonia poisoning, but that does not seem to be the case with your ... | |
| New Tank Set Up | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a first time fish keeper and looking at setting up an aquarium for my young kids (5 and 3). I ... A: That's a great idea. Once you've got everything set up, and you become more familiar with keeping ... | |
| New Tank Set Up | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a first time fish keeper and looking at setting up an aquarium for my young kids (5 and 3). I ... A: Your planned setup is perfect! There are no problems whatsoever with the setup you described above. ... | |
| shark catfish fell out | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 shark catfish, over a year old since i bought them.they were very healthy until 1 jumped ... A: Shark Catfish are known to jump, although they do not deliberately jump under normal circumstances. ... | |
| white cloudy snotlike substance | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I woke up the other day to a very big problem. My tanks rocks were covered in this whiteish clear ... A: If the substance was slimy, and had a bit of a smell to it, it may be a type of bacterial growth. ... | |
| sudden betta death | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a 30 gallon fresh water tank which i have tested the water. it was well within parameters ... A: It seems that your Betta has been dead for more than a day, judging by your description. The other ... | |
| Angelfish tank | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon tank with two juvenile angelfish and a pleco. I wanted to get a fiddler crab (as ... A: Unfortunately, your Angelfish and Pleco would not be able to survive in brackish water. Brackish ... | |
| Bala Shark attacks | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a 10 gallon tank witha Bala Shark and a silver tip shark in it. This is temporary until they ... A: The reason that they are getting aggressive is because they do not have sufficient space. 10 gallons ... | |
| Goldfish-Ich | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I had two goldfish in a 20 gallon tank, a telescope eye and an oranda. The telescope got sick with ... A: The Oranda cannot get Ich by eating it, however, Ich is highly contagious, and your Oranda was ... | |
| Goldfish | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: i have had goldfish for about 5 years now and have recently been reading posts on fish tank size for ... A: All Comet Goldfish will grow up to 18", if properly kept. They can live for up to 25 years! However, ... | |
| Blood Parrot Cichlids | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey nathan, i have a 40 gallon tank in my bedroom, and i had a red tail shark that was living in the ... A: You don't need salt for a freshwater fish, like the Blood Parrot. Freshwater aquarium salt is ... | |
| Pleco fish issues | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 tanks; 1-3 gallon tank with 1 male betta and 7 female bettas, and 1 10 gallon tank with the ... A: First of all, Plecos can grow up to 24", if properly kept. That's two feet! They need at LEAST a 50 ... | |
| freshwater fish | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm going to start up my fish tank and I am thinking about getting a black ghost knife, 1 or 2 blue ... A: Unfortunately, none of the above fish would go well with each other. Here's why: 1)The Blue ... | |
| raising baby fish | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a sword tail that had 15 babies and a molly hat had 25. How long will it take for the fish to ... A: Your Livebearer (molly, swordtail, guppy, etc.) fry will take approximately 6 months to reach a ... | |
| blue channel catfish | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: hi i have 4 blue channel catfish and one of them looks pregnant it is more bloted than the others ... A: I think that the female should lay her eggs in 1-2 months, depending on how large her stomach is ... | |
| white spot or not | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a juwel vision 450litre.juwel powerhead with internal foam filters & a fluval 405 media ... A: I am unfamiliar with your brand of medication, but I'm assuming that it is a parasite medication. In ... | |
| very small worms | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: i have very, very small worm like creatures in my aqurium and i see them more when i do a water ... A: The 'worms' are probably Planaria, which are often present in aquariums with dirty water/gravel. ... | |
| GLOfish babies | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: In case you dont remember I had 8 GLOfish in my 10 gallon tank, and for now I also have 3 loaches. ... A: I'd like to recommend a 'super' filter. A filter that's reliable, efficient, and perfect for your ... | |
| Filters | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon tank. Would you recommend the Top Fin 10 (from Petsmart), or the Aqua Clear by ... A: I would definitely recommend the Aqua Clear filters by Hagen. The correct filter size for your ... | |
| pink kisser compatibility | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently aquired a 2" kissing gourami and a glo-fish that were being kept together in a 1 gallon ... A: If the Gourami had been kept in the bowl for another week, it would've died. 1)The Kissing Gourami ... | |
| Angelfish Disease Need Quick HELP PLEASE!!! | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have 20 gallon aquarium with a black angelfish a 5 Von Rio tetras and a few otos. The tank is ... A: Swelling can be a sign of various diseases, but a bacterial infection is the most probable cause, if ... | |
| Moving my 55 gallon fresh water fish tank | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: This is my first fish tank. I have had it about a year now and i am moving in a week. It will be ... A: Moving an aquarium is probably one of the trickiest tasks an aquarist will face. There are many ways ... | |
| Regarding my Aqua Clear | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a Aqua Clear power filter and my 29 gallon tank is 12 days into the cycle period and I wanted ... A: Ammonia starts diminishing after 7-14 days, after which Nitrite will start to accumulate. Then, ... | |
| goldfish | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: i wna keep 2 fancy ,2 black moor ,2 lion head and 2 bubble eye goldfish together . my question is ... A: All of the Goldfish mentioned above are the 'Fancy Goldfish' category, and yes, they can all go ... | |
| Putting a newt in with cichlids? | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a newly purchased newt and right now it is in with three cuban tree frogs but its far too hot ... A: Unfortunately, the newt would not be comfortable in a Cichlid tank. Chances are, the Cichlids would ... | |
| my fancy fantail goldfish is alone?? | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: 7gallons) with a filter in and 2 air stones for enough air,in there is two snails and n lonely ... A: Unfortunately, you will have to find a new home for your lone goldfish. Goldfish grow to over 10", ... | |
| true eco-system | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: at the moment I have a 400L tank i am setting up. Because I am wanting to create an Eco-system and ... A: The Physa snails, mussels, worms, and leeches (non-sucking) would not affect the fish whatsoever, ... | |
| My sons Betta | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I change and clean my sons betta tank at least two or three times a week. On the top of the water it ... A: Don't worry too much - if you can keep African Cichlids, you can most certainly keep a Betta, with ... | |
| water changes and filter frequencies | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: This is a great hobby - very enjoyable. I have a 75 gallon tank filled with platys and tetras (50) ... A: It's best if you were able to perform approximately 10% water change per week. (Approximately 7 ... | |
| toxic silicone | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: i just got a 50 gallon aquarium from my neighbor. it had a very small hole in it so we put some ... A: Silicone will not be toxic to your fish. Silicone is used in various brands of aquarium sealant. ... | |
| Plants and Fish | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 gallon tank. About 4 months ago I ordered and planted a Nana(Anubias), Crytocoryne and a ... A: It's extremely unlikely the plants had anything to do with it. Did the fish have any characteristic ... | |
| water changes and filter frequencies | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: This is a great hobby - very enjoyable. I have a 75 gallon tank filled with platys and tetras (50) ... A: First of all, you have a bit too many fish in there, but as long as your fish don't reproduce, and ... | |
| tank mates | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I currently started a freshwater tank with (3)balloon mollies, (2) Mickey mouse platys, (1)Figure 8 ... A: You should feed a regular diet of a high quality flake food, and supplement with the Brine shrimp. ... | |
| white spot or not | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a juwel vision 450litre.juwel powerhead with internal foam filters & a fluval 405 media ... A: The treatment for the main tank is most likely needed, because Ich (the salt grain parasite) is ... | |
| gold fish & carp | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: my fish are not eating properly could you tell me why? I,ve changed half the water clean the filters ... A: Fish need time to adjust to their new surroundings. They become extremely stressed when you ... | |
| pH increases | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Nathan - I have a 55 gal freshwater tank that has been set up for over 1 year. I change 25 of my ... A: The reason why it bounces back is because the pH 'buffers' in your water are still present. They ... | |
| Molly problem | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: ) Richard is my buddy and I usually go to him, but he's away, and I kinda have a serious problem on ... A: I'm very surprised that no pet stores in your area would take them off your hands. Most pet stores ... | |
| Platies and mollies, problems with mollies | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: We have a 55 or 75 gallon tank (inherited tank with house). It has been set up for at least a year, ... A: Since there are no obvious characteristic symptoms of disease, the most likely cause would be ... | |
| pH increases | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Nathan - I have a 55 gal freshwater tank that has been set up for over 1 year. I change 25 of my ... A: "Purified" water can mean many things. The term 'purified' may be one of many things, like ... | |
| angel fish not eating :( | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: found on ebay. But i noticed they are not feeding, i tried tetra prima, frozen mosquito larva, tetra ... A: Don't panic, because it's extremely common for fish, especially the more shy ones, not to eat during ... | |
| Black or dark green algea | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: The bottom of my tank is a compleat carpet of black algae or else it is just really really dark ... A: The 'Algae' that you are referring to is not true algae. The black slimy algae, with a slight musty ... | |
| fish | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: can i put goldfish,mollies,neon and a fish that looks like a mollie that starts with p together in a ... A: The fish that looks like a Molly but starts with a "P" would be the Platy. All of the fish ... | |
| Angelfish sick | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: my angelfish has cramped fins and is usually a nice healthy black but is looking white can not tell ... A: What signs or symptoms (white spots, reddening, etc.) is he displaying? Clamped fins and lethargy is ... | |
| swordtail babies dying | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: MY SWORDTAIL HAD HER BABIES BOUT TWO MONTHS AGO AND THEY WERE GROWING SO QUICKLY AND VERY COLOURFUL ... A: The babies probably died from the chemicals in the insecticide. The chemicals were probably not ... | |
| fish/white cotton ball growth | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 40gal tank and have had it set up for a long time (more than a year). I have had fish for ... A: Are the cottony growths on the fish? If the fish look normal, but just gasping for air (rapid gill ... | |
| Sick Blackmore | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: My Blackmore is in a 20 litre tank on his own. He resently has started flicking on the stones and ... A: A white spot is not a sign of a bacterial infection. It's most likely Ich, or another kind of ... | |
| ghost knife fish | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: hope u can help me,i went to my local p/s. for some aquarium tonic, fish are fine just want to make ... A: Your question is a bit jumbled up. I'll try to answer all your questions, but if I missed one, then ... | |
| Black Moor | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently set up a 10 gallon tank and and have a Shubunkin Goldfish and a Black Moor that I added ... A: If he's swaying side to side, or floating/trouble swimming, it's probably swim bladder disease, ... | |
| 50 gallon set up | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I was considering setting up my 50 gallon tank with some small chiclids. I have been considering ram ... A: It depends on how many Barbs and other fish you have in there. Since the Cichlids mentioned are ... | |
| 50 gallon set up | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I was considering setting up my 50 gallon tank with some small chiclids. I have been considering ram ... A: Both the Rams and Kribensis could be kept in a peaceful community setting, as both are relatively ... | |
| black moor | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: my name is corinna and my black moor is having some issues. she/he is staying at the bottom of the ... A: It's unlikely that your Black Moor goldfish is dying of old age, unless you've had her for over 10 ... | |
| Queston about freshwater pleco keeping alive | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gallon Fish tank, Fresh water, I have Three Blood red parrot Cichlid fish Two small ... A: It may not be a size issue, or aggressiveness, but it's probably because you didn't provide enough ... | |
| sick black moor | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased a Black Moor from the pet store. For the first 3 days the fish seemed very ... A: Did you say that your tank size was... Two and a Half Gallons? That's tiny - not even close to what ... | |
| 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: The only one you could move would probably be the Bristlenoses and possibly the rainbow shark and ... | |
| MY FRY! | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: My Black Molly Sailfin fry are showing signs of ick or some other fungal disease. I have them in a ... A: Treating Ich/Ick with newborn fry is just the same with treating it with adult fish, except, with ... | |
| pH increases | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Nathan - I have a 55 gal freshwater tank that has been set up for over 1 year. I change 25 of my ... A: It's natural for tap water to fluctuate once in a while. The pH of rainwater in the winter can ... | |
| odd behaviour in beta fish | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I've had a male beta fish since September 2008 and kept him in a 1 gallon glass bowl with weekly ... A: I'd try changing another 30% of the water. Hanging at the surface is sometimes a sign of low oxygen ... | |
| Fish Dying | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon tank in my Kinder classroom we love it ..I set the tank up 2 months ago. Let the ... A: You could fit 5 guppies into a 10 gallon tank. I'd advise keeping 4 males to one female, if you are ... | |
| clown loaches | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: how do clown loaches act when they are mating? A: You may notice that your Clown Loach may become picker at their choice of food, accepting only fresh ... | |
| Sick Plecostomus | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gal tank, no live plants or sharp objects. In this is my 6 yr old plecostomus, a ... A: White cottony growths are a sign of either fungal or Columnaris infection. It has nothing to do with ... | |
| Angelfish fry | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: This is the second batch that has made it to fry from a new breeding pair. I have a corner wool ... A: It's best if you separate the parents from the fry if you believe that they are eating them. ... | |
| how can i breed my mollies faster. | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: is it better to have more male mollies than female? so that they can be pregnant faster? A: Keeping Mollies to a ratio of one (1)male per two (2) or more females is best. Males will often pick ... | |
| iresdecent shark | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: irecently noticed a case of ich in my 30 gallon tank. Ihave been treating it with quick cure. ... A: If the shark is blind, you can't fix that. Not even a surgeon could restore his/her vision. However, ... | |
| Fish Dying | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon tank in my Kinder classroom we love it ..I set the tank up 2 months ago. Let the ... A: I don't want to seem unkind, but you obviously did not research your new fish before you got them. ... | |
| Info......... | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: .. Nathan! I have asked U few Questions before & ur answers have helped me a lot. I have 30 gallon ... A: I'm happy to answer your questions. 1)A water change of approximately 5-20% of the water per week, ... | |
| Fin Nipping | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My red platy is chasing my longfin serpae tetra around and nipping at him. I thought they were ... A: How many of each fish do you have? Serpae Tetras are schooling fish, which means they should be kept ... | |
| Pregnant Gourami | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 25 gallon aquarium which just over 1 month old. Have populated with 2 Blue Gouramis (male & ... A: First things first - Koi can NOT be kept with tropical fish, such as barbs and Gouramis. They cannot ... | |
| Sick Cichlid | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Need your help pls. My Red Devil Cichlid is sick! She is in a 55 gallon tank and is 3 years old. ... A: It's nice to hear that your Cichlid is starting to recover. 1)Yes, your Cichlid would probably ... | |
| Filter for a 5 Gallon | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 gallon tank, what filter should I get? My old filter broke just a few hours ago. I've ... A: Yes, you are right. Undergravel filters so not provide adequate filtration, in my opinion. A small ... | |
| african ciclid | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon tank that has been running for over 6 months now, I have been keeping 3 african ... A: You didn't specify the species of Cichlid you have. However, with the description of being bright ... | |
| my sick betta | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I do not believe my betta has the velvet I thought he did I am still going to attempt to treat with ... A: Since it's impossible to tell without a picture, try giving me a description of the fish's ... | |
| Goldfish attacked : Eye bleeding (Urgent) | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: 2 Tiger wharf , 1 angel and 3 bala sharks. Just today the parrots attacked one goldfish in the right ... A: It's very common for cuts to be infected by bacteria. I would recommend that you medicate his bucket ... | |
| Goldfish attacked : Eye bleeding (Urgent) | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: 2 Tiger wharf , 1 angel and 3 bala sharks. Just today the parrots attacked one goldfish in the right ... A: Goldfish don't go well with aquarium salt, but a teaspoon for your bucket would be OK. Also, adding ... | |
| odd behaviour in beta fish | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I've had a male beta fish since September 2008 and kept him in a 1 gallon glass bowl with weekly ... A: First of all, make sure that you're leaving the filter on for the whole day. Filters must be run ... | |
| betta with velvet | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I believe I have finally found out what my betta has, which I think is velvet. I did have a hard ... A: Unless your fish looks bloated (fatter), the raised scales should not be too much of a concern. ... | |
| betta with velvet | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I believe I have finally found out what my betta has, which I think is velvet. I did have a hard ... A: Your questions are welcome. Don't be afraid to ask more. After all, your fish will benefit from the ... | |
| Goldfish changing colour | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: After two years one of my pond fish is developing black scales. The other one I have is it's ... A: The fact that only one goldfish is sick is rather strange Black spots are usually caused from a high ... | |
| My rosy barb is sick, need an expert opinion | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: one of my Rosy Barbs is very sick, he is loosing his skin, it looks like open wound. Here is a link ... A: I don't see the link where you posted your picture. Perhaps you forgot to add it. Without a ... | |
| new tank, first fish | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: have been regularly reading your replies to various questions raised here. must say, i quite trust ... A: Your first fish should be hardy ones, such as -Zebra Danios -Guppies -Corydoras Catfish -Betta ... | |
| danios | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Ive had a 20 gallon aquarium set up since last December. I have 3 danio, 5 harlequin, 3 neons, 4 ... A: Biologically speaking (as in the amount of waste your beneficial bacteria in your filter can ... | |
| betta with velvet | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I believe I have finally found out what my betta has, which I think is velvet. I did have a hard ... A: I'd just stick with the instructions provided. After 4 days or so, if you don't see any improvement, ... | |
| Female Convict Cichlid Infection | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have a 10-Gallon tank, with a male+female couple of Convict Cichlids. About 20 days ... A: Your Convict Cichlid died due to an assortment of problems: 1)The one that stands out the most is ... | |
| Trouble with Molly | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 22 gallon tank and currently have 4 adult female mollies, 5 small molly fry, 2 small ... A: I'm extremely sorry for the slow response. I've been quite busy the past two days... Anyways, is ... | |
| danios | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Ive had a 20 gallon aquarium set up since last December. I have 3 danio, 5 harlequin, 3 neons, 4 ... A: The Danio's behavior will not affect the Chinese Algae Eater - The Algae Eater can do much more harm ... | |
| My fish burst? | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: As you know I had 9 glofish (zebra danios) in my ten gallon tank. I fed them twice a day, with ... A: It may have been from dropsy, a bacterial infection. Fortunately, it's not contagious (in most ... | |
| new tank, first fish | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: have been regularly reading your replies to various questions raised here. must say, i quite trust ... A: You've made a great decision to keep fish... Did you know: Watching an aquarium is scientifically ... | |
| Texas Cichlid acting strangely | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 or 5 year old medium sized Texas cichlid who currently resides in a tank far too small ... A: Since she's not eating, yes, I'd try one or two feeder goldfish. It seems that it's the only other ... | |
| Goldfish & Tetra | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I did ask you questions about my goldfih fry earlier on. Well they are now in a 30 Litre tank with a ... A: If you take good care of the fish, you should have at least a 80% survival rate, especially since ... | |
| Cloudy/Green Tank | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My Mother-In-Law is having a lot of trouble with her tank. After about three days the water turns ... A: I think that it could be a combination of both the well water and the change in light. The well ... | |
| kuli loach | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Are red cherry shrimp safe with kuli loaches?? Currently am receiving 20 cherrys, would like to add ... A: It's possible that the Kuli Loaches will eat the shrimp, especially if the loaches are over 2" long. ... | |
| 10 g tank | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 g tank which everyone on the net says is too small !! But believe me its larger than ... A: Unfortunately, you cannot add any more fish until you get a filter. All fish need filters. You have ... | |
| Aquarium Dividers | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: My two pet betta fish are currently in an about 1 gallon tank seperated by a divider. I would really ... A: It's nice to hear that you're making a good decision and getting a bigger tank for your two Bettas. ... | |
| beginner clown loaches | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: if i research on clown loach care and (it said in a book to) keep the water constant at 84 degrees ... A: Yes, you could keep clown loaches as a beginner, as long as you read up on their care information. ... | |
| fishless cycling | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm new to the hobby and have recently purchased a 20 gallon freshwater tank. I've done quite a bit ... A: Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate are all chemicals, and they don't 'consume' each other like you ... | |
| freshwater fish tank | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I want to get a larger tank for my 8 parrot fish and I'm now looking at the 45/55 gallon size. I ... A: You definitely have a Blood Parrot Cichlid. They are golden in color, and they DO look like huge ... | |
| freshwater fish tank | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I want to get a larger tank for my 8 parrot fish and I'm now looking at the 45/55 gallon size. I ... A: When you say 'Parrot Fish', do you mean the freshwater Blood Parrot Cichlid, or the marine ... | |
| Ick Prevention | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions about ick(ich). First of all, if my fish tank had ich before and it killed ... A: You're worrying a bit too much about Ich. Since you completely stripped down and cleaned the tank, ... | |
| Fish Dropsy | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: My fish keep getting dropsy in my 16 gallon tank. I'll think that the sickness is gone, and then ... A: First, change 30% of the water. Then, buy an antibacterial medicine at your local fish store, such ... | |
| 10 g tank | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 g tank which everyone on the net says is too small !! But believe me its larger than ... A: Believe it or not, 10 gallons is actually bigger than the average fish tank, because so many people ... | |
| questions | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: im planning to get an aquarium later so i have these questions: 1. are zebra loaches ok for ... A: 1) If you've never kept fish in your life before, I wouldn't pick Zebra Loaches, because they ... | |
| Hardness, alkalinity, pH, and my plecostomus | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have just started a new fish tank. it holds 15 gallons and it is currently hosting 4 mollys, 4 ... A: Your fish are dying from ammonia poisoning. This is the #1 beginner's mistake. Don't worry, millions ... | |
| Albino Frogs | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions about albino frogs. I recently bought an albino frogs and I placed it in a 10 ... A: Yes, Albino Frogs can live in tropical waters 72-80F. Most Albino Frog varieties found at pet stores ... | |
| Texas Cichlid acting strangely | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 or 5 year old medium sized Texas cichlid who currently resides in a tank far too small ... A: You could try the occasional feeder goldfish, but only feed those once or twice a week, since ... | |
| Fish keep dying | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a 20 galleon tank, a filter, and a hanging heater. I haven't had any fish before, ... A: Your fish are dying from ammonia poisoning. This is the #1 beginner's mistake. Fish constantly ... | |
| Pleco | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 gal. with Grumies, fancytail guppys, fantail gold fish, angel fish, sharks, and a pleco. ... A: I found this question in the question pool. It was not answered by the expert you chose, so I have ... | |
| Fat fish and sand | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: how are you doing today? I'm sure you're tired of me bugging you buy now, but my tank is an ... A: I'll try to make this answer as clear as possible, as always. If I missed a question in the forest ... | |
| Most colorful freshwater fish? | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I have recently set up a 75 gallon fresh water tank and have everything up and running quite nicely. ... A: If you are going to keep the Danios, you can't add any African cichlids. African Cichlids are very ... | |
| Diseased Fish Lying down | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I could not continue the previous question-answer thread. Here is the status. Per your suggestion, ... A: Change another 30% of the water, three days after the previous one. The peeling skin may be due to ... | |
| guppies | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 gallon tank set up with a heater and a wet dry filter, i am wondering how many guppies ... A: Your tank could hold approximately 2-4 more fish, depending on your filtration. If your filter's ... | |
| Male Betta stopped blowing bubbles | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a male split tail Betta that I had planned on breeding. He is in a 10 gallon tank with 5 ... A: Your Betta might be stressed, and that, in my opinion, may be the most likely cause of the ... | |
| Safe Ich/white spot Treatment | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 180l juwel tank, which has been cycled and stable since Nov 08. My Nitrite level, is less ... A: Just raising the temperature isn't very effective for killing Ich. adding a medicine is the most ... | |
| Albino Frogs | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions about albino frogs. I recently bought an albino frogs and I placed it in a 10 ... A: Albino frogs can't get Ich. Ich affects fish only, at least to my knowledge. Albino frogs will eat ... | |
| can I help my sick fish? | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: My blue paradise guarami seems to be sick. I have had it for 3 days now. It seems to spend it's time ... A: The Gourami might have swim bladder disease. Swim Bladder is often caused by a bacterial infection. ... | |
| Albino Frogs | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions about albino frogs. I recently bought an albino frogs and I placed it in a 10 ... A: Most Albino frogs can withstand common aquarium medications, like normal frogs. Sometimes, the ... | |
| Pitbull plecos | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I dont know if you remember me or not, but my little pleco died yesterday, and I've decided to let ... A: At MOST you could fit one pleco into your tank. Plecos constantly need algae in their diet, and a ... | |
| Texas Cichlid acting strangely | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 or 5 year old medium sized Texas cichlid who currently resides in a tank far too small ... A: I'm very sorry for the slow response. I was very busy over the last couple of days. It's not very ... | |
| Brown stomach on goldfish? | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a baby goldfish who has been with me for about 1-2 months now. He has been healthy lately, ... A: I apologize for the slow response; I received quite a load of questions! Since I don't have a ... | |
| Water change, new fish, fish are dying. | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon tank and yesterday I changed almost 100% of the water in my tank, it had been so ... A: The reason why they died is most likely due to the water change. NEVER change more than 30% of the ... | |
| Fishes lying on the bottom | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: Chris Robins is kind enough to answer my concerns. Since he is on vacation and the site suggests to ... A: I'm sorry I took so long to respond. I had a huge wave of questions... Anyways, I'd actually stop ... | |
| Beta's and Guppies? | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a smaller tank I would say 3-5 galleons and i have a beta in it. I was wondering if it would ... A: If the tank is 5 gallons (with a filter, of course), then you could put two guppies in it. If it's ... | |
| My red GLOfish | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My past experience with one of the experts on this site isn't so great, but I come to you with a ... A: You Pleco might be getting enough to eat already, from the algae already present in the tank, but if ... | |
| Tiger Oscar | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 gallon tank with one 5' inch tiger oscar(owned 5'1/2 months bck) and two 3' silver ... A: Well, first of all, since your Oscar is used to the dark tank, try dimming the light. This can be ... | |
| lifespan | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: i just heard that some fish have a 30 day lifespan. if so, is this true of swordtails & tiger ... A: The only things that have 30-day lifespans are certain species of insects, and micro-organisms, like ... | |
| Auratus Cichlid | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I had a tank of several different species of Cichlids. One died and we didn't realize it for several ... A: Since I don't have a picture, I can't tell if the Cichlid is sick or not. If you don't notice any ... | |
| parasites in my betta tank? | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a betta that I have had for almost three years. I have two questions..first how long do ... A: A Betta's lifespan is usually 3 years, but some can live up to four. Congratulations on wonderful ... | |
| My red GLOfish | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My past experience with one of the experts on this site isn't so great, but I come to you with a ... A: Bagging fish back up is not a good idea. Opening up the bag every now and then won't do anything. ... | |
| Fishes lying on the bottom | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Chris Robins is kind enough to answer my concerns. Since he is on vacation and the site suggests to ... A: I would use the normal Maracyn, as well as Maracyn-2, to cover the whole range of bacteria ... | |
| Bloated Betta | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Nathan. I'm a betta fish hobbyist, learning and researching as I go along when my bettas present new ... A: (The first paragraph is is probably not the cause, but just checking, since it's the most common ... | |
| Fish compatability | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I had 2 goldfish in a 10gall hexagonal tank with a filter. One died and i would like to get a new ... A: Goldfish really shouldn't be kept in anything smaller than 20, preferably 30, gallons. In fact, ... | |
| My red GLOfish | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: My past experience with one of the experts on this site isn't so great, but I come to you with a ... A: The stress associated with the moving of fish may have caused the poor little GloFish (Genetically ... | |
| Ghost Shrimp | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved my betta into a 5 gallon tank, uncycled, no filter. He has been in there for about ... A: First of all, it would be best to add a filter into the tank. the filter will help keep down ammonia ... | |
| Fishes lying on the bottom | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Chris Robins is kind enough to answer my concerns. Since he is on vacation and the site suggests to ... A: I've divided my answer into three (3) parts, for easier reading... Too bad I don't have a picture of ... | |
| ill green tiger barb | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: My one tiger barb has lost a patch of scales behind its one gill and it's body has tiny air bubbles ... A: If you kill it, that would defeat the purpose of you going out and buying a medication. Give it a ... | |
| ANGELS HELP | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: to start from the start of my question (and to give you a heap of info) I have been keeping angels ... A: Sorry for the slow response, I was a bit busy. I would change 20% of the water every 1-2 days, as a ... | |
| Small freshwater fish for shrimp tank? | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have had fish for 7-8 years now and I recently purchased 10 small bright yellow shrimp. They ... A: The Mountain Minnows, like you suggested, would work fine. Remember, since you have a small tank, ... | |
| i need to know | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: i need to know how to tell whether my fish is a boy or a girl and it is a black neon tetra and ... A: The Male Rainbow Sharks are generally slimmer than females with brighter colors in both their tails ... | |
| Foggy water in my 10 gallon tank | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I change water (destilled) and no change in the water. It stays foggy why? A: Foggy water usually occurs in new tank set-ups (less than a month). This fogginess is caused by ... | |
| My mollies again... | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: So the 3 Black Molly's i bought the other day are nice and cozy now and have already been breeding. ... A: Unfortunately, it's impossible to tell. It all depends on the genetic code, or DNA. ... | |
| Sick Cichlid | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Need your help pls. My Red Devil Cichlid is sick! She is in a 55 gallon tank and is 3 years old. ... A: As long as you did regular water changes, then the food isn't a problem. The temperature likely ... | |
| What fish should I add? | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a new aquarist and have some questions about what fish I should add to create a peaceful ... A: The Neon Tetras and the Rasboras are a good choice. However, if you are new to this hobby, I ... | |
| Mollies & Platy's | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: While I do know the mollie's can breed with another species of mollies (I.E. Black mollies and ... A: Mollies cannot breed with Platy fish, because their genetic code is not similar. However, Swordtails ... | |
| PINK GROMMIE | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have had two large pink grommies for about 2 years, for the past few days one of them has layed at ... A: That's quite possible, is her belly very 'full'? If so, it may be because she is pregnant with eggs. ... | |
| PINK GROMMIE | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have had two large pink grommies for about 2 years, for the past few days one of them has layed at ... A: By 'Grommie', do you mean Gourami? The Gourami may have a disease, but without a description or ... | |
| fantail stuck in ornament | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: he seemed ok, swimming around fine and eating, just his top fin was drooping (clamped fin?) i heard ... A: The scratches are probably from the edges of the ornament, which you had to force him out of. Since ... | |
| something in my tank | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: this isnt my first time , so i'm not new to it , but i am new to this , i have found the other day ... A: The worms are Planaria. These worms are caused by bad water quality, and/or excess feeding. ... | |
| My Fish is not swimming right. | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought some goldfish and when I got them home everything was fine. I have now noticed ... A: Your Goldfish may have Swim Bladder Disease, or it may simply be stressed from handling and ... | |
| plants | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering if i have to put live plants in my tank with my red Mickey mouse platy or are they ... A: You can put live plants in the tank, as long as it has a light, preferably a fluorescent one. Almost ... | |
| Best lighting for live plants. | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a beginner to having live plants in a fresh water aquarium. As I upgraded my 10 gallon ... A: The person who told you that the Cryptocoryne species needs bright lighting is wrong. In fact, Crypt ... | |
| goldfish agression | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a 30 gallon tank with 2 common and 1 comet. all three are about the same size, 3-4 inches. ... A: 1)The high 70's is MUCH too high for common and comet goldfish! Goldfish become very uncomfortable ... | |
| Fish behavior | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: My angelfish and peppered cory are hanging around the spout of my filter where the water cascades ... A: If there's no outward signs, then I wouldn't worry about it. If their gills are moving very fast, ... | |
| Gold fish | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I baught a second hand fish tank about 2 weeks back and I gave a thorough clean up.I set the tank ... A: The most likely cause is that you introduced too many fish at a time, and the buildup of ammonia ... | |
| Placement of Aquarium | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I want to place a 46 gallon aquarium in the living area of my home. Although I can protect the ... A: As long as the light is not TOO bright, it should be fine. Light through a window is usually not too ... | |
| snails and new plants | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: Yea...watsup...so uh, i just got this new bunch of plants for my fish tank and, you know how it ... A: First of all, it is best to remove the metal strip (usually lead). Removing it will give the plants ... | |
| sick comet | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: not sure its age but either its 5yrs or 9yrs depending on with of the orange ones it is. For the ... A: Your goldfish may have swim bladder disease, however, the most common symptom of swim bladder ... | |
| fishless cycling for 55 hexagon tank | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 hexagon that i am donating to a library to which i volunteer for ! I think the kids ... A: When you add ammonia, you will notice that when you test the water, ammonia will be high (obvious.) ... | |
| Fishes Die very quick | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a tank of about 12.47 us gallons, and 4 guppies, 1 lionhead, 1 peral gourami, and 2 dwarf ... A: I'll try to put this into the simplest terms possible. You introduced too many fish into a new ... | |
| Goldfish on filter | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10-gallon aquarium with 3 gold fish in it. They have been doing well for 2 months. ... A: Healthy Goldfish do not get stuck to the filter. However, your fish could just be weak or tired, and ... | |
| Suggestions for what to put in 10 gal tank? | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: .. I am currently cycling a 10 gal tank and I am trying to figure out what to best fit into it. ... A: A 10 gallon tank would be best for a small school of tetras, rasboras, danios, or Livebearers. You ... | |
| Sick Cichlid | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Need your help pls. My Red Devil Cichlid is sick! She is in a 55 gallon tank and is 3 years old. ... A: Columnaris isn't just a bacteria that affects the mouth, it can affect all parts. I'm sorry if I was ... | |
| Fish Disease | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 glowfish and 2 white tipped tetras and was just wondering why a few of my glowfish are ... A: If your fish is swimming fine and eating when the light is turned on, there's nothing to worry ... | |
| flower horn feed | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: what can i feed my flower horn. A: It is best to feed your Flowerhorn a variety of live, frozen, and freeze-dried foods for optimal ... | |
| bichir | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2.5" bichir with a larger 6" bichir and other feeder fish . will they be ok together ? and ... A: They should be okay together as long as you have plenty of rocks/plants, or other hiding places and ... | |
| Sick Cichlid | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Need your help pls. My Red Devil Cichlid is sick! She is in a 55 gallon tank and is 3 years old. ... A: Your Cichlid does not have a fungal infection. The medication is not working, because it is a ... | |
| Sick Bubble Eye? | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Nathan, I have had my Bubble Eye Goldfish for over a year now. He has always been quite healthy, ... A: Without a picture, it's impossible to have a 100% chance of properly diagnosing the disease, but I ... | |
| sudden placo death | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have had my 20Gallon tank running since the end of February. I started the tank with natural ... A: Plecostomus are tropical fish. This means that they need to be kept in warm water, unlike cold-water ... | |
| algae blook | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I had a 3-month testing OK 10 gal Oceanic Biocube that had to be replaced due to a malfunction. I ... A: I would suggest that you perform 20% water changes every two days. Also, if you have the tank in ... | |
| Fish Disease | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 glowfish and 2 white tipped tetras and was just wondering why a few of my glowfish are ... A: Without a picture, it's impossible to tell, but the most likely cause is poor water quality, if you ... | |
| Removing Algae | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm just wondering, how do I get rid of the soft green algae that grows on my tank's glass? It's ... A: You can remove the soft green algae in many ways: 1) You can buy a fish that naturally eats algae, ... | |
| Goldfish eggs | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Nathan, My goldfish have recently bred unexpectantly, i have had to keep the eggs in a bucket, but ... A: 1)I think that with good care, and proper filtration, at least 75% should survive. Remember to feed ... | |
| Angel Fish with White Film over Eye | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 Gallon tank with Angel Fish..One of them has a dull white film over the one eye, what ... A: White films over the eye are usually a sign of a fungal infection(s). I would recommend that you ... | |
| Goldfish eggs | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Nathan, My goldfish have recently bred unexpectantly, i have had to keep the eggs in a bucket, but ... A: Congratulations on your new goldfish! This is the goldfish spawning season, (late spring/early ... | |
| fish compatability | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Could I put a parrot fish, it's about 5" long in a 30 gallon tank with 3 rosy barbs, a kissing ... A: I found this in the 'question pool' of unanswered questions, sorry for the slow response. It would ... | |
| Test Levels in Tank - New Tank Cycling | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I just used the Jungle 6 tests in one strip on my tank and I am a little confused as to how I am ... A: You actually don't have to be too technical before adding fish. You need to add some fish now, to ... | |
| tank clarity and lighting | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a nova extreme HO for my 110 gallon, but now the glass looks really cloudy. I would ... A: First of all, if you are going to use Windex, I'd dilute it with one part water per one part Windex, ... | |
| Cycling Tanks | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if I still need to cycle a tank for a week if I have used the tank and filter ... A: No, you don't have to cycle it if you are using the old filter cartridge. Just add 2-3 fish at a ... | |
| Freshwater "Sharks" | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I currently have a 155G tank, and freshwater sharks are my thing. I Currently have 1 Rainbow shark, ... A: Sorry for the long response time. Here's a list of Freshwater sharks, please note, these are 'true' ... | |
| Sick Oscar! Please Help! | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old Tiger Oscar that I saved from a guy who had her in a ten gallon tank when she ... A: I'm afraid I've never experienced anything like this before in any of the cichlids I've kept. Your ... | |
| Live Plants | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm just wondering, what would be the benefits of adding live plants to my 10 gallon aquarium with 5 ... A: That's a really good question. Why get live plants? Well, here's some great reasons, and the pros ... | |
| guppy problem | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: hey! A couple days ago before i went away i look at one of my pregnat guppies and it had this mole ... A: I'm sorry, I misunderstood the question. Without a picture, it's impossible to tell, but it could be ... | |
| Sick Oscar! Please Help! | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old Tiger Oscar that I saved from a guy who had her in a ten gallon tank when she ... A: How long has the aquarium been up and running? Is this an established aquarium? If it's a new setup, ... | |
| guppy problem | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: hey! A couple days ago before i went away i look at one of my pregnat guppies and it had this mole ... A: By 'mole like thing', do you mean a black dot that increases with size, as the guppy gets further ... | |
| under water aquarium filter | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Please let me know where can I find the old fashion under water (mechanical)filters, I mean the ones ... A: The filters that you bury under the gravel and hook up to an air pump or power head, and filters ... | |
| Sterbai Corydora with White Lump on Nose | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday I discovered that one of my five Sterbai Corydoras had lost it's barbells and had a white ... A: First things first, don't worry too much about the substrate. Sterba's Corydoras will do well in ... | |
| 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: Aggression between Angelfish is quite common, especially during breeding time. I wouldn't worry too ... | |
| Water | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have green water. I set my tank up and within 7 days it turned cloudy(white) then green. I have ... A: Your tank is still going through the cycling process, where it establishes beneficial bacteria to ... | |
| Cycling Fish Tank Problem | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 26 gallon bow front tank. The filtration is a hang on filter sized to filter up to 40 ... A: I found this question in the 'Question Pool of Unanswered questions', sorry for the slow response. ... | |
| Regarding cycling | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I have had my 10 gallon tank now for 24 days. I do plan in the near future for 20 or 30 gallon. My ... A: There's no real need to lower the water level, as long as the air pump is there. Cycling is not ... | |
| Regarding cycling | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I have had my 10 gallon tank now for 24 days. I do plan in the near future for 20 or 30 gallon. My ... A: The whole cycling process can take anywhere from 4 weeks to 3 months. At that point, no ammonia or ... | |
| Moving House, Moving Fish | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for advice and recommendations on the best way of moving my fish tank and fish when I ... A: Since you have so little fish, I would recommend putting the goldfish and the minnows in a small ... | |
| Red Wag Platy ..sick? | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Well i have two red wag and two sunset fire wag platy. i had the two red the longest...now one of ... A: Yes, cleaning the tank would be a good idea. Thanks for considering the needs of your fish; they ... | |
| goldfish | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: to nathan do you know when goldfish have babies.Also do you know how to tell the differance between ... A: It's not too easy to tell, unless they are breeding, but generally, males are slimmer than females, ... | |
| Red Wag Platy ..sick? | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Well i have two red wag and two sunset fire wag platy. i had the two red the longest...now one of ... A: Unfortunately, you have many problems right now with your Platies. Fortunately, I can help! 1)Your ... | |
| Fish fighting? | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I have two female betas. The brighter one is Jasmine and the darker on is Brim. It appears that ... A: Female Bettas are usually peaceful to each other, but there is always the chance of fighting, hence ... | |
| Sterbai Corydora with White Lump on Nose | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday I discovered that one of my five Sterbai Corydoras had lost it's barbells and had a white ... A: It's possible your Sterba's Corydora may have a disease, but it's hard to tell without a picture. ... | |
| goldfish | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: to nathan do you know when goldfish have babies.Also do you know how to tell the differance between ... A: The breeding season for goldfish is during late spring and early summer. That means NOW! It's hard ... | |
| canister filters | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I am experienced in the fish tank hobby, however it has been a few yrs since I had them. I am now ... A: Sorry for the slow response, I found this in the Question Pool of unanswered questions. Canister ... | |
| Molly that appears pregnant | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a white molly that has not been too active and i assumed that she was near ready to give ... A: I can't access the pictures, but I know what you're talking about. The fry that are in her stomach ... | |
| To Many Fry | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a lot of fry and i was wondering what do i do with them . I have an aquarium that cant hold ... A: If you simply want to get rid of them, you can give them to a large chain store, such as Petco or ... | |
| Molly that appears pregnant | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a white molly that has not been too active and i assumed that she was near ready to give ... A: Your Molly should give birth in less than a week. How large is her belly? If she looks healthy, then ... | |
| Help! My goldfish are in trouble! | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: Ok so we have had these two goldfish for a year and we have put them in our pond in the summer and ... A: You can't keep catfish with goldfish. Catfish are warm-water fish, while goldfish are coldwater ... | |
| Otocinclus feeding | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have just bought 4 Otocinclus catfish for my aquarium a week ago. They look very healthy, and like ... A: Your Otocinclus Catfish will eat a variety of vegetables, such as zucchini, lettuce, Brussels ... | |
| Bubble eyed goldfish w/red tail end | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 gallon tank for a bubble eyed goldfish and he has been healthy for the past two months; ... A: Bubble-eyed goldfish come in many colors, ranging from a pale yellow to a deep red. As the goldfish ... | |
| Goldfish | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: my gold fish is 15 years old and one eye blind.It has been staying on top of the water blowing ... A: I wouldn't be too worried about your goldfish. However, if it is constantly hanging just below the ... | |
| My Filter | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a small 10 gallon aquarium with 6 Black Phantom Tetras. I have a Whisper filter, which has an ... A: I have kept many different types of Tetra Whisper filters, and the reason that water keeps flowing ... | |
| flower horn feeding | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 monkey head flowerhorn but the do not develop hood. what food should i feed them ? what ... A: Your feeding routine should be fine, but you can also supplement their diet with additional foods ... | |
| Midas in 30 gallon | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 inch midas in a 30 gallon tank. I do weekly water changes. I also have a 5 inch pleco. I ... A: Your Midas Cichlid should be fine for a couple of years, depending on your filtration. If you have ... | |
| Zebra Danio | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Last week one of my little Zebra Danio's jumped out of his tank somehow and I found the silly thing ... A: Your Zebra Danio is very lucky to be alive. Fortunately, Zebra Danios are very hardy fish. The fins ... | |
| torn fins, bullied goldfish | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a medium sized (3.5 inch) telescope eye goldfish in a 10g filtered tank with 5 guppies. The ... A: Goldfish should not be kept with tropical fish, because they require different temperatures. Your ... | |
| water change | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have read the comments that you have written that state that I need to do a 25% water change in my ... A: I found this question in the "pool" of unanswered questions. (I'm Nathan.) Doing a water change ... | |
| sluggish plecosomus | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: What could cause my plecosomus acting sluggish. And he seems to loose some of his color A: Your Plecostomus acting strange could be due to many different reasons, but the most common ones ... | |
| Red Platy Spots? | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: One of my 6 red platies in a 10 gallon tank seems to have small, salt-sized white spots on it. ... A: Your Red Platy does in fact have Ich, also called Ick. Ich is a protozoan that infects the skin of ... | |
| weather loach | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 75g tank with community freswhwater fish. I have 3 weather loaches, 2 of which are fine. ... A: Did you recently get your loaches? If they were acquired very recently (within one week), then they ... | |
| fresh water aquarium | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: We moved and I just cleaned out my 55 gal fresh water tank and set it up before I put my fish in it. ... A: I found this in the "pool" of unanswered questions, sorry for any slow response. Foamy water is ... | |
| pregnancy overload | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently started a healthy community about a month ago in a 30 gallon tank. I currently have 2 ... A: I found this question in the 'pool' of unanswered questions. I'm Nathan, another volunteer expert. ... | |
| Best feeder | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: most of the fish i am going to get are picivores (they eat fish)and I am wondering what the best ... A: I found this question in the 'pool', sorry for any slow response. Most livebearing fish, such as ... | |
| Red Cap Oranda | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Red Cap Oranda, who has been acting very odd. Its almost as if there is too much air in his ... A: I found this question in the "pool" of unanswered aquestion, sorry for the slow response. Your ... | |
| Platy | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: My Mickey Mouse Platie looks like his top lip is gone and he is unable to eat. I have Mollies and ... A: I found this question in the 'pool' of unanswered questions, sorry for the slow response. As long as ... | |
| Cotton type fungus growing in my fresh water tank | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I am at my wits end on what to do about this fungus. I moved my 90 gallon tank from the basement to ... A: The cottony fungus is probably caused by poor water conditions, same with the death of the fish. How ... | |
| Beta | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: Bruce, the Beta jumped out of his temporary bowl while I was cleaning the big tank. When I saw him ... A: Your Betta fish should not normally be jumping. This is a sign of either high ammonia levels, (this ... | |
| Regarding ammonia | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have 1 small red cap fantail about 1 1/2 inches in length it is in a 10 gallon aquarium filtered ... A: Ammonia levels around yours are common during new tank start-up. I would not worry about it; it is ... | |
| small white thing? | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a fairly large tank, probably 50-60 gallons and it has had no problems whatsoever. However, ... A: I don't think the little 'scorpion-like creature' is something you should worry about, unless you ... | |
Freshwater Aquarium
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Expertise
I can answer all questions related to freshwater aquariums. If I am not available because I am maxed out, you can find me on the Aquarium Plants category. Fish care, fish behavior, feeding, and diseases are my specialty. To be specific, I am most familiar (though I am familiar with most species) with Livebearers, Tetras, Barbs, Danios, Loaches, Goldfish, Angelfish (freshwater), Catfish (corydoras, plecos, etc.), Bettas, shrimp, and even snails. I can help out with new tank setups, the cycling process (nitrogen cycle), acclimation of fish, and general care. I can also answer questions regarding many species of freshwater plants, including fish compatibility with plants. Additionally, I can lend a hand when it comes to aquarium support equipment questions, such as those regarding filters, heaters, lighting, and thermometers. Questions about aquarium water conditioners and products are also accepted. I will try to answer your question to the best of my abilities, and if I do not know an answer, I will do my best to find out. I do not have much experience in saltwater aquariums, or pressurized CO2 systems, so I cannot answer any such questions. Best wishes, and good luck to your fish!
Experience
I have kept freshwater fish tanks for many years, and I am experienced with a variety of different freshwater species and invertebrates, such as Tetras, Barbs, Loaches, Danios, Livebearers, Cichlids, Goldfish, Bettas, Catfish, Shrimp, and Snails. I have helped people set up aquariums, and I am very familiar with aquarium products and equipment. I have also bred many fish, and I always care for my fish in the best way possible.
What makes a good home for tropical fish? Well, all tropical fish, like guppies and Bettas, require filters, heaters, and a good-sized tank. Healthy fish should be actively swimming and feeding, with defined fins and clear eyes. Take a random check of some of your fish daily, to make sure they're thriving!
Education/Credentials
I own an extensive collection of aquarium-related books and magazines, and have read all about, and I am experienced in, many aspects of humane and proper fishkeeping. Through these books and other articles, from reliable internet sources, and from personal experience with fish, I have a thorough knowledge of freshwater aquariums, fish, and freshwater plant species.
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