Pets - 28 June 2007

how much live rock do i need to have enough coraline algae to keep asmall sea urchin alive? there like 3 inches at my fish store. and how do i know if i have coraline algae?
i have 7lbs right now all live, in my ten gallin with 20lbs live sand, two baby clownfish, and 4 tiny hermit crabs for cleaenup.
all of my live rock is turning different colors, and my glass is getting dirty. is this the algae that i need for a sea urchin?

im not adding anything after the urchin except for a few more crabs and maybe some more live rock if needed.
my water parameters are actually pretty good when i get them tested.

also, should i get a powerhead for more oxygen? i know that my clowfish are very poor swimmers. my filter is a aquatech 5-15.

thanks alot

2007-06-28 15:11:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

like pellets but big wet un pellet like poops that have been stickin to the cage and are a pain to clean, i feed her pellts and alfalfa, just the big poop seemed weird is she ok?

2007-06-28 15:05:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

We have a pool in our backyard and whenever someone goes in, my 10-year-old lab starts barking and won't stop until they get out. When he's in the backyard, he runs around the pool and people swimming are afraid to go near him because he looks like he wants to bite them. (Though he's never bitten anyone before.) What could be causing this and how do we get him to stop?

2007-06-28 15:05:19 · 16 answers · asked by marcy d 2 in Dogs

I have a male crowntail Betta. That I put in a 4 gallon tank beacuse I thought as soon as I saved my money I would buy a heater. So I could put small tropical fish into the tank. So I put him in the tank with no fish in it but I got to looking in to things about Betta fish and found out that they need to stay in extra small contrianer because they would get more air. I dont get this because I would think if you had put a Betta fish in a 4 gallon tank like I did they would be happier. What do you think? I also know that Betta Fish are frighting fish but I read and have seem betta fish getting along fine with tropical fish. Thank you for your time. Oh and just so you know the tank that I have is a baby biorb if that is any help! Thank you sooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-06-28 14:55:33 · 14 answers · asked by illinoisfan12345 1 in Fish

I ran out of dry food a couple weeks ago and only had wet food to give my cat. He now only will eat the wet food. I leave dry food out in two spots and he has not touched them in over a week. I want him to stop eating the wet food becuse its expensive, smells bad and i have to feed him 3 times a day.

2007-06-28 14:51:29 · 13 answers · asked by rissy5150 1 in Cats

im planing to get a macaw and wanted to now how to care for them and if its hard caring for them? well thanks folks thats all

ohh and also if i should really get one?

2007-06-28 14:48:57 · 4 answers · asked by Mizz. Make It Rain On Them!! 3 in Birds

she is a basset hound 8 weeks old i would like a great name for her she is black white and tan thank you

2007-06-28 14:47:32 · 15 answers · asked by Sandy 3 in Dogs

Will the pigeons and seagulls attack each other...?

Must they be kept separate, or would it be safe for them to house the two types together...?

(I know nothing about raising poultry.)

Also, related, what color are the pigeon and seagull eggs...? how large are they...? I've read in survival books that birds' eggs that are speckled (camouflaged) are the ones that are the most strongly flavored, while the bland tasting ones (like those of domesticated fowl) are plain solid colors and are easier to spot. I don't want to just make up phony details.

They'll be fed plants, etc, and whatever else the people have for leftovers. Rest assured, I don't intend to actually eat them myself...! (I hear seagulls are protected in some areas, but as far as I'm concerned, they're safe from me.)

I hear they can have parasites, too. Any way to get rid of those...?

I realize this is a lot of question for my 5 points, but I appreciate the help.

2007-06-28 14:33:00 · 2 answers · asked by cdf-rom 7 in Birds

They stay in separate rooms and don't even eat the same food or from the same plates.
He seems more obsessed with covering his food than eating it. Just wondered if anybody has seen a cat do this and why? I guess he is trying to hide it from them.

2007-06-28 14:23:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i adopted 2 four year old bunnys 5 months ago they were not well socialized when i got them so they have always been timid and the humane society was chaotic. i brought them home with me and they lived in doors i fed them pellets, fruit, veggies, hay, bird seed and once the weather got warm i built a hutch for them to play outside in with a caged in area and an insulated area for the night. the girl passes away this morning and i dont know why. any ideas what could have happened? and i dont know what to do with the boy now i am sure he will be lonely. what should i do to keep the boy happy would it be appropriate to get him a new friend. he is older and anti social with humans so i dont know how he would deal with another rabbit. him and the girl were friends since birth. please only serious answers.

2007-06-28 14:22:48 · 6 answers · asked by bunnylover1987 1 in Other - Pets

It is calico. The colors are orange, white, and black. It is a girl. It's head is a LITTLE over-sized. Appreciate your help!!!!

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2007-06-28 14:21:45 · 17 answers · asked by *oxox* 2 in Cats

In which order I have to do it. My 2 feet tank is settled, I am going to sawp everything except the lights. Will my 3 feet tank will run as a settled tank or will it take time to settle.

2007-06-28 14:13:05 · 8 answers · asked by suresh 1 in Fish

i am soon going to get a puppy and am doing some research i read someone say she was in heat... wat does it mean for a dog to be in heat.

2007-06-28 14:06:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I had my betta fish for almost 3 years and he is very healthy and alert. I whant him to live his life to the fullest and him to be happy 24,7. What can I do to make his life worth living?He's in a 1 1/2 gallon bowl with rocks. Any ideas to make him happy!?Thanks so much! I just love Fisher and whant the best for him

2007-06-28 14:02:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-06-28 13:55:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

We have a close to a year old cat, and are moving into our first home out of an apartment.

I've been looking at local animal rescue sites, and we're also thinking of adopting another cat, similar age.

Too much stress at one time on our current furbaby?
I don't want to overload her with too many new things at once.

2007-06-28 13:45:37 · 10 answers · asked by xrianya 2 in Cats

What are the major differences, such as the characteristics, personality, care level, water chem, color, etc? Which is more difficult to care for? Which one do you prefer personally?
and if you can give any information at all about them, it would be appreciated! :]

2007-06-28 13:44:13 · 5 answers · asked by Patricia P 1 in Fish

the vet said from rodent feces or eating a flea does this sound correct to you i thought they were from raw meat by the way got him a pill just really curious

2007-06-28 13:40:28 · 8 answers · asked by Denise J 1 in Cats

Does anyone know any fishes are nice to keep either feed at the top and the middle

The fishes should be non-agressive, or semi-agressive.

They should be compatiblie to Angelfishes, Clown Loaches, Pictus Catfish, and Rainbow Shark.

I got way too many bottom feeders, like around 7.

2007-06-28 13:38:18 · 8 answers · asked by $tArGaZeR 1 in Fish

Shes been not eating and barely taking in any water. We thought it was her teeth so switched her to soft, wet food which she likes too and once or twice she has eaten and takes water but most days we try and try and will not eat. I know shes old and it may be time to put her down but my mom wants all the time she can have with her. Is there anything else other then going to a vet that we can try. taking her out of the house to go to the vet will probably be the last step but dont really want to have to do that if I dont have to.

Thanks so much

2007-06-28 13:38:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have a 3 month old puppy with a temp of 98.0 She has round worms, is this lower grade temp related to the round worms? Also, anyone know a good medication for treating round worms? I have been giving her rid-worm but she is still passing some live worms.

2007-06-28 13:36:40 · 5 answers · asked by Christie 2 in Dogs

They said that he got spooked, and fell in the pool. They where to scared to get in the pool and help him. He doesn't know how to swim. I am sure they saw that and just let him drown. They called us when it was over to tell us, but it was to late then. We have had him for over a year now, and nothing like this has happened before. Do we have any recourse?

2007-06-28 13:32:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a betta that has fin rot. This morning I completley cleaned my tank including 100% water change and I scrubed all of my rocks and decorations. I went to the pet store and bought API TC Tetracycline Anti-Bacterial Fish Medicine. The directions said "For best results REMOVE ACTIVATED CARBON O FILTER CARTRIDGE FROM FILTER AND CONTINUE AERATION. Empty one packet directly into aquarium. Repeat dose after 24 hours. Wait another 24 hours then change 25% of the aquarium water. Repeat this treatment for a second time for a total of 4 doses. Then make the final 25% water change and add fresh activated carbon or replace filter cartridge. " I removed the filter and carbon as the directions said now 2 hours later the top of the water is all bubbley. Is it ok for me to leave my filters out for 4 DAYS? Should I put my filter back in? HELP!!

2007-06-28 13:32:51 · 4 answers · asked by Visio 2 in Fish

ive had him since he was 7 weeeks old, he used to have leg problems so he was always being favored, but he hasnt had that for almost a year now. and he always whines when im trying to sleep or if i dont pick him up and he always has to go everywhere with me he does not like being alone at all and when i do pick him up i cant old him liek a normal dog because he gets mad i have to cradle him and he always has to have his head laying on my chest. we have another dog i dont understand why he cant play with her sometimes shes not so needy she doesnt mind waiting for her attention.is tehre anything i can do to stop him from doing this? is this what this type of breed does? because i have a baby on the way now so he cant be wanting all this attention but i dotn want to just stop and make him feel like no one loves him..any suggestions?

2007-06-28 13:31:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My puppy is 4 months old and shes been throwing up alot. She hasn't eaten or drank for 2 days. Shes also been really tired. Today shes playing with me again and really active. Shes also been drinking on her own, although I'm still forcing down pedilyte. She hasn't had diaherria at all. Could it be parvo, or should I not be to worried since she appears better?

2007-06-28 13:26:06 · 9 answers · asked by mikkialex1197 2 in Dogs

I have a betta that I bought a week ago from a pet store. I bought some neon tetras at the same time. I put them in the tank so they could get used to it and be comfortable and kept the betta in the little jar he came in, floating in the ten gallon. I dumped most of the water in his jar out and refilled it with tank water once a day. After 5 or 6 days I netted the betta and put him in.
He seemed happy and healthy enough, exploring his new home, swimming through the plants and under the slate rock cave and eating whatever I put in the tank (except the freeze dried bloodworms). I fed him tubifex worms and regular tropical fish flakes.
Now, around 2 days after I put him in the tank, something bad has happened to him: I checked the tank this evening to see how the fish were doing and the betta was on the bottom, with his body almost vertical- just sitting there with his head up high. I looked closer and saw a piece of his fin had come off. His fins were disintegrating (see more details)

2007-06-28 13:23:17 · 5 answers · asked by Pleiades 2 in Fish

I lost my beautiful cavoodle, Madison only ten days ago. She was hit by a car. She was my everything, I loved her more than words can describe.

My parents have been trying to make me get a new pet since it happened, but i just haven't been ready. Until the other day when I got to play with my neighbour's dogs and it made me think I could get another one.

But then we got a maltalier today and... I just can't bring myself to love her. At all. She's adorable and tiny, and I just.. can't do it. I don't want to play with her or anything.

What's wrong with me?
How can I fix this?

2007-06-28 13:16:30 · 17 answers · asked by stina_rox 2 in Dogs

dean rankin ? i no hes a dog trainer !the emails say that if my dog dont change then i can have my money back and he will just give me books and stuff for free!? but he wont stop sending me flipping emails about how great he is and its getting kind of desperate now to sell me the programme ! dvds or something like that! and the emails are getting bigger and boulder ! is there anyway i can stop his emails ?

2007-06-28 13:13:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My Golden Retriever went into heat Monday, June18th, 2007. I was told that the fertile time to breed her would be between June 24th - 30th. The studs parents have heard that she would not be ready until about the 16th day which falls on July 5th. I just want to assure I am mating during the correct days. Thank you!!!

2007-06-28 13:01:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My 7-month old kitten just got her first vaccinations today. She got a vaccine for ravies, feline panluekopenia, feline rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus, feline pneumonitis, and feline leukemia. Once I brought her back from the vet, she seemed very tired and went to sleep. She's been sleeping since noontime, so its been 8 hours so far!!
Is this normal? Will she be okay? Could she be having some sort of allergic reaction??

2007-06-28 12:58:05 · 18 answers · asked by Iridescence 5 in Cats