Fish - September 2006

My b/f and his dad have a tank of minnows and are unsure what to feed them until they take them to fish with.

2006-09-24 13:47:57 · 7 answers · asked by Sarah 4

All the websites say that they need live and frozen food, are just pellets ok.Any tips on how to breed them?No websites please i've already read a ton and none of them have really great information.It would be way helpful to talk to an expierienced breeder.AlsoAbout how many babies will be produced and how many of those will live?Can i just put the bettas together right away?Any information would be helpful!

2006-09-24 13:41:04 · 7 answers · asked by minnesota sweetheart 2

I have puffer, and got white salt like dots on his body, which seemed like ich, so i took him out of the tank for 3 days and treated him with Nox-Ich which has Sodium Chloride, and Malachite Green.

It seems like that got rid of the ich from what i can tell, but now the puffers eyes are white and he doesnt seem to really be able to see. Is there something i can do to help him? or is he going to just be blind now? Doesnt seem like he can really see as he just runs into thing, but he can tell light still.

Any help would be great.

2006-09-24 13:29:34 · 3 answers · asked by jeffman79 1

if a snail lives in the ocean with SALTWATER wont it die because of the SALTWATER.. and if i pour salt on the snail will it start melting like they usually do?

2006-09-24 13:03:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 20 gallon tank with fish in it. One fish seems to be pretty sick. For the past couple weeks it has just been resting on the bottom or on one of the rock formations we have for it. The only time it swims is when moving from spot to spot or when it tries to get food, but it usually just waits for the food to sink down. I've noticed that within the past week it's belly is starting to form to the rocks...like it dips in where it rests...anyone have any ideas?

2006-09-24 13:00:04 · 8 answers · asked by Snowtoe 2

i got a 10 gallon tank and got goldfish but they all died one had fish lice. I cleaned the aquarium, but is there anything else i should do to make sure that their are no parasites left in there.what would be the best fish to get now i want something that doesn't need to much work like goldfish and that are pretty, thank you in advance for whoever can help

2006-09-24 12:44:16 · 12 answers · asked by adi23 2

2006-09-24 12:34:59 · 8 answers · asked by lilly v 3

i m planning on spawning my bettas. i dont know exactly what blood worms are. so can earth worms be just as good?Also what other inexpensive foods can be fed to bettas live or frozen.please no websites i have looked at them and dont quite understand them.so please just expierenced betta breader lists.

2006-09-24 12:15:34 · 4 answers · asked by minnesota sweetheart 2

I received my fish, Mr.Bubbles, for my birthday a couple of days ago and I don't really know much about taking care of a pet fish, so I'm trying to read as much as I can about it. His bowl sits on the top shelf of my desk and I always play music that he seems to move around to. I hope he likes it, but if for any reason he doesn't, I want to know so I can stop or turn it down even lower > _ <

2006-09-24 12:08:32 · 12 answers · asked by FeiFei 2

Is this ok? They are in a 2.5 minibow with a filter, and I know its a little bit tight, but i've heard since they are smaller, it should be fine, and I will change water a little more often. Will any of them fight. Also, will the platies eventuallly reproduce, and will the guppiees reproduce even though the type of fish are mixed? Also, is the tank to small for reproduction, or will they try anyways? And the platies wont nip at the guppies tails right??

2006-09-24 11:30:59 · 9 answers · asked by Seabass 1

Is this true? If it is is it only for certain fish?

2006-09-24 11:15:29 · 13 answers · asked by Skittles 4

For saltwater, how much for the tank and associated hardware, lighting etc....
Don't include price of fish.

2006-09-24 11:15:09 · 6 answers · asked by WheeeeWhaaaaa 4

My local pet stores don't carry reef aquaium anything... I want a small herd of the dwarf sea horses, I'v tried a few places online to find them, But they don't ship to Canada (and I'm not moving to the USA lol). I know they are hard to find in Canada, so any help would be great. p.s I am already a memeber of seahorse.org. Thanks!

2006-09-24 11:14:41 · 3 answers · asked by pharfly1 5

2006-09-24 11:10:50 · 7 answers · asked by Future Mrs. Beuerlein 2

2006-09-24 11:05:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi - I have this filter for my 2.5 Mini Bow aquarium and it came with 2 extension pieces and one little circular plastic piece that has a little square that sticks out on top if it - does anyone have this and know what that little circular piece is for...

no it does not say it in the directions..

thanks!

2006-09-24 11:00:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have always asked questions about what type of fish I should get, and I do specific guidelines, people never answer it??? This goes for everyone that makes things specific! Idiots are too lazy to read guidelines and only answer if you make it short, like "What kind of fish should I get?" People, if it means you have to do research, like if someone asks, "Does a filter come with a Minibow 2.5 gallon tank?" then do the research!!!!!!! It makes people's day, you selfish brats!!!! And why do people say bettas can live in betta vases? Okay, I'm losing patience! Cool off, cool off... but why do people do this? They only answer the stupid and obvious questions to be lazy!!!!! If someone has a difficult question, you need to do research!!! If no one is answering something, ANSWER IT!!!! I REALLY HOPE THIS QUESTION MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!!!! You peeps need to THINK!!!! MOST of you have MINDS!!!! Who agrees??????? People are WRONG!!!! AHHGFGHGFJHGFDG! $#@%#$@%$#@

2006-09-24 10:58:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-24 10:52:19 · 9 answers · asked by ccg 1

i have left over gold fish from a previous fish and no beta food will it eat gold fish??

2006-09-24 10:48:35 · 8 answers · asked by ccg 1

I want more fish!!!!! I love fish!!!!! I have a five gallon that could fit 1-3 more fish, depending on size. I might get a 2.5 gallon or under, that would keep 1-3 small fish. What should I get for each tank???
And I want tropical fish for the five gallon, and nothing in general for the smaller tank. Please, NO tetras!!! I don't like them!!!! Something easier to care for. Give me new suggestions! Not "mollies, bettas, barbs!" I need NEW suggestions COOL suggestions! The fish need to only get 2.5 in. or under!!!! Give me websites!!!! Info!!!! Cheap fishies under 6$! Thanks!

2006-09-24 10:41:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've had a banded coral shrimp for about 3 months. He has always been very active. He moves around the entire tank, climbs the walls, jumps off the rocks, and dives for food when I feed him. I recently added a high wattage light, for coral, that has a night setting. Since I started using the low light at night, my shrimp hides under the rocks all day. He's always out in the morning, but instantly retreats when I turn the light on in my room, let alone the tank light. When I'm able to get a good look at him, he has brown furry stuff on his legs. He was never bothered by lights before. Is my light too bright? Is he sick? or is he naturally nocturnal and just never had a chance to show it since the lights were always on?

2006-09-24 10:20:38 · 3 answers · asked by charlottesparkles 1

This will be the first time I'll be taking care of a fish. I don't want a goldfish or a beta fish. I want something that's pretty but that's also $30 or under. Anyone know of any kind of a fish? I would prefer a saltwater kind, if possible.

2006-09-24 10:18:53 · 5 answers · asked by Goddess Princess Minky 5

please quit bringing up goldfish i am terrified of these creatures dont mention them please.

2006-09-24 10:14:12 · 14 answers · asked by Gladiator 1

2006-09-24 09:26:22 · 28 answers · asked by KANE D 2

We got the general aquarium body, the compact PL lighting (PL Tube: LV-418 18Wx2 120V/60Hz) system, the magnetic ballast for flourescent lamp (18Wx2 120V/60Hz), Water conditionioner, something for removing Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonie, Chloramines, & Chlorine, a power head (Model No.: 300, AC 120V/60Hz 6W, Qmax: 400 l/h) with tubing, and a grate included in the box, which was unopened.
We didn't get a filtration system, and we've searched the whole website and that's not helping us at all. We're wondering if anyone else has this model, and if they filtration system is included or sold seperatly.
Thanks,
Jimmy

2006-09-24 09:04:26 · 2 answers · asked by Haley 3

2006-09-24 08:45:40 · 2 answers · asked by lilly v 3

I bought a male beta a few weeks ago and he seems pretty content, but he's been making a bunch of bubbles in his fishbowl so I'm wondering if his biological clock is ticking or something and if I should get a mate for him. I just don't want him to go on a killing spree if he doesn't like the female. What are the chances of him liking the female and how do I choose a female fish for him?

2006-09-24 08:33:05 · 15 answers · asked by dragon_volley 1

2006-09-24 08:17:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I finally got the fish food but they're stuck at the bottom and i don't know wat to do.
i got the goldfish food and they're flake

2006-09-24 08:02:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Hagen AquaClear 30 filter for about 2 years now. several months ago, I dropped the impeller on accident and one of the blades broke off. I tested it, and the thing went pretty smoothly, but there was extra vibration. I tried looking for an impeller at the petstores around where I live. Can canyone suggest a good and RELIABLE website to get this impeller? I live in Texas.

2006-09-24 07:59:34 · 3 answers · asked by mrairplaneman777 2