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About Alex Kline
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Expertise
I can answer a wide variety of questions(provided that the questioner gives detail) If I am unable to ask the question I will research it thoroughly and report my findings. I deal mostly with cichlids and most sorts of tropical fish. I also work with aquatic plants and the landscaping of them. I also run a fish website(www.worldwidefishassociation.com) where I help many people too. I would like everyone to take into account my experience as to others, I do not wish false information to be given to you at the cost of your fish's life.

Experience
I am in charge of an aquatic fish site called WWFA. I have kept a wide variety of fish that includes, Oscars, Jack Dempsey, Betta, African butterfly fish, and many other fishes. I also do research on certain aquatic plants and aquatic structures.

Organizations
I belong to WWFA(World Wide Fish Association)

Publications
WWFA

Education/Credentials
I am currently in high school looking into college for marine biology or ichthyology.

Past/Present Clients
I have had many past clients and am looking forward to a future of more.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Alex Kline 
In Category  Freshwater Aquarium

SubjectDate Asked

Plants and stocking capacity8/31/2008
  Q: i have already added pretty much all the fish i want but i was wondering if adding a fair amount of ...
  A: That's a good question, It can increase your capacity for fish but it will not decrease your ...
Brown-Orange Stinky Sludge Everywhere7/8/2008
  Q: I have a 39 gallon Eclipse with two African Cichlids. This is the second occurrence in a week where ...
  A: Well it sounds like a algae so doing a HUGE water change will help out nicely as it'll lower both ...
New tank5/22/2008
  Q: Alex: I am looking to buy a 20-30 gallon tank with a wide variety of tropical freshwater fish. I ...
  A: I have a great site for you to visit which will show you everything you could possibly want and ...
tropical fish5/11/2008
  Q: i have recently set up a juwel 96 aquarium and have had the fish in the tank for just over a week ...
  A: They may just like the current the filter creates and swim with it. It could also be their territory ...
Zebra Danio Behavior5/3/2008
  Q: I recently got a secondhand tank with two Zebra Danio in it. I've never had these fish before, so ...
  A: It could be a breeding behavior however it sounds more like a bullying behavior. I suggest taking ...
Discus, from allexperts, Expert Alex3/7/2008
  Q: currently have two approx.4 inch discus in 55 gal. with one blue ram, one clown pleco, 4 otocinclus, ...
  A: Do NOT listen to that person, your tank is right now on the borderline of overstock, but not quite ...
Confused!!2/18/2008
  Q: I also work as an expert in fish on this site but I've got something that has completely stumped me. ...
  A: I believe that there may be different "kinds" of paradise fish and because of poor labeling in ...
ladybugs in fish tank2/5/2008
  Q: I can't seem to get rid of ladybugs in my tank, every time i turn around they are floating around ...
  A: You will have to get a tighter fitting cover for your tank that has less holes in it, also you cant ...
Rule of thumb12/4/2007
  Q: What is the rule of thumb a pound per gallon is it? and what is the rule of thumb for wattage 10 ...
  A: Well Thomas, their really isn't a rule of thumb, it all depends on the fish and plants you wish to ...
plants aquascaping11/4/2007
  Q: beard algae is on all my aquarium plants! how do i remove them? by the way, what type of plants is ...
  A: Well you'll want to use two medium round stones for the base I and a medium flat stone to place on ...
bettas11/3/2007
  Q: I have a beautiful blue betta that is three months old,I had him in a 2.5 gallon aquarium and I put ...
  A: It may be the water, I would clean his tank first and then look into other things, I only suggest ...
plants aquascaping11/3/2007
  Q: beard algae is on all my aquarium plants! how do i remove them? by the way, what type of plants is ...
  A: The best would to get some algae eaters to clear it up but there are products to get rid of it too ...
platies/guppies11/2/2007
  Q: currently my nurcery is being ued by 20 baby guppies and i want to know how old will they be when ...
  A: Well the guppies and platies should have their batch before you go on vacation and your fry(baby ...
what fish can I mix11/2/2007
  Q: Hey I have 5 gold fish, 1 coi, 1 algae eater and I would like to mix some gouramis with them. (would ...
  A: Listen Walmart employees have NO training in fish care, there goal is to sell the fish and make a ...
Planted take5/7/2007
  Q: I asked a similar question of another expert and got some good recommendations, but since then, have ...
  A: First of all I like to thank you for all the information you provided as many people do not provide ...
funny clown knife5/1/2007
  Q: so i have been looking all over the internet in search of an explaination of my Clown Knife's ...
  A: Well if he doesnt have a cave to tend to(sleep in, rest) they will stay out and try to appear like a ...
Need help with my Oscars4/26/2007
  Q: I recently acquired a 10 gallon tank and 2, 2 gallon (I think) tanks from my mother after she ...
  A: White spots- "ich" treat with melafix and raise the temp to 80 degrees fahrenheit also add 1 ...
my fish combinations4/25/2007
  Q: I have 3 new balas, 2 guppies, 1 pelco, 1 chinese alge eater 1 goldfish, 1 anglefish what do you ...
  A: The goldfish stands out as it is cold water and shouldn't be with the other fish. Your balas will ...
species compatible with parrot fish4/24/2007
  Q: At the risk of sounding like an uneducated, spur-of-the-moment pet owner, could you please help me ...
  A: Can you send me a picture of him? You can post the picture at this site(which is mine but you have ...
oscars4/24/2007
  Q: if you can,can you give me some ideas on fish that can go great with Oscars and if you don't mind ...
  A: Jack Dempsey is always nice to have with an oscar. How big is your tank? To keep me from going on ...
peacock bass4/24/2007
  Q: last week we purchased two beautiful peacock bass,about 6 or 7 inches long, which both seemed to ...
  A: Well it seems that that one will die and there isn't much you can do to save him. The others should ...
filter4/23/2007
  Q: i want to ask you which filter is better to use penguin biowheel filter or aqua clear filter? Aqua ...
  A: I suggest penguin as I use it and it (in my opinion) is simply the best to use. I don't know why the ...
zebra danios4/19/2007
  Q: I lost 2 danios suddenly without any warning. Another one is swimming with his tail a bit turned . I ...
  A: I doubt that the other danios attacked the others. What kind of species is your catfish?(I doubt it ...
Discus...4/17/2007
  Q: I have a 30 gallon tank with two little albino cory cats. I am interested in adding some Discus but ...
  A: The discus and corys should be fine. You can only keep one in your tank but if you get a bigger tank ...
Live Plants4/16/2007
  Q: I currently have a 20 gallon tank with the following occupants: 4 Red Wag Platys (2 male, 2 female) ...
  A: You can keep a wide variety of plants in any tank without special care. I suggest looking at one of ...
Parrot Cichlids4/14/2007
  Q: ok this is along question..... i have two parrot chiclids that are two different colors(1 green and ...
  A: Well they are probably just setting up their territorial grounds and should just last for a few days ...
cycle4/14/2007
  Q: iam staring my new aquarium, but i just need to cycle it, i want to ask you what are some good ...
  A: 1. Hello and thank you for contacting me! Id say your platties would do splendid in your tank and ...
Tiger Cichlid4/14/2007
  Q: .I hope you might give me some info.. I have a tiger cychild that is about a foot long paired with ...
  A: It could be HITH(hole in the head) disease. It could also be an infection of some sort. You should ...
Texas Cichlid Sexing4/14/2007
  Q: I have numerous sites. All state roughly the same thing, with a few oddballs. The female Texas ...
  A: I really don't have a clue but I did find this bit of information on a ...
zebra danios4/10/2007
  Q: I lost 2 danios suddenly without any warning. Another one is swimming with his tail a bit turned . I ...
  A: That one with the tail turned might have killed them. Did you check your water? Give me the results ...
:(4/10/2007
  Q: one of my sunburst mickey mouse fish, the smallest, has super red gills, is still moving but lays ...
  A: It might be parasites. I suggest removing it and putting it in another tank with a parasitic remedy ...
Baby mollies4/10/2007
  Q: I have a 29 gallon community tank with various tetra species, danios, rasboras,mollies, a cory, ...
  A: Well they will probably get eaten if you add them now. I suggest you wait for 2 weeks before adding ...

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