Fish - September 2006

My dog destroyed my appartment, so I had to leave her at my mothers house. I would still like a pet, so I've decided to get a saltwater fish tank. I went to a pet shop yesterday and they weren''t too helpful. I'm turning to the world for some helpful advice. How much should I put aside to get started? I think a 30 to 40 Gallon tank is a good size. I guess what I really want is to build a nice ecosystem for about 5 to 6 fish, some anemonies, and a coral shrimp or two. Is 30 to 40 too much?

2006-09-19 04:54:52 · 8 answers · asked by alex 2

Plz, serious answers only!

2006-09-19 04:50:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-19 03:44:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a 30-gallon tank with freshwater tropical fish such as guramis, tetras, a plecostomus and glassfish. They are all pretty established and I am thinking of emptying the tank half way, getting oxygen tablets (if there is such a thing) and wrapping the tank in saran wrap and poking holes in it so the fish can live but the water won't slosh about. My concern is the length of the trip and the water temperature. It is nearly 1,700 miles we are driving. Has anyone else done anything similar? Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you in advance for your help!

2006-09-19 03:42:31 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1

2006-09-19 02:10:37 · 17 answers · asked by Just Sellin 2

2006-09-19 01:15:43 · 12 answers · asked by Tipu 1

2006-09-18 23:24:40 · 21 answers · asked by purplepooh 1

2006-09-18 22:45:33 · 33 answers · asked by natalie.waterson@btinternet.com 2

2006-09-18 22:01:32 · 12 answers · asked by redheadstpmom 1

I need to buy a tank of at least 125gal or 6ft. long. Someone is going to west palm beach in a few days and I need the $$ of this size tank. Thank you.

2006-09-18 19:09:03 · 4 answers · asked by klbrz 2

betta fry

2006-09-18 18:43:41 · 11 answers · asked by Ajinkya V 1

i have a crayfish in my tank, and he's doing very well, but a pirana that was temporarily in the tank ate one of is claws.. and i was wondering if it will grow back.

2006-09-18 18:14:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Need to know a bit about these guys beyond the general stuffs. Chinese fighting fish.. yeah, Let them live in separate, plain, smallish spaces.. Anything other on lifespans, best temps, anything relevant, and important? Thanks all

2006-09-18 17:50:39 · 10 answers · asked by yappalot 2

My tetra will follow my gourami around untill my gourami gets mad enough and then chases after the tetra and pokes him.

2006-09-18 17:49:29 · 6 answers · asked by QTPIE 1

My goldfish has had fin rot and I tried treating him twice with Maracyn, but it just kept coming back and getting worse. I've decided to up it a level and try Maracyn-Two. Has anyone had any experience with this medication? What can I expect? How were your results? Thanks!

2006-09-18 17:47:55 · 4 answers · asked by destiny21 2

I have a fantail goldfish in a small aquarium (1 gallon). I just got it yesterday, so I'm not worried about it yet.

2006-09-18 17:04:07 · 17 answers · asked by WillyC 5

2006-09-18 16:03:28 · 6 answers · asked by Tyler O 1

Is there any way to keep the fish happier?

2006-09-18 15:42:14 · 7 answers · asked by daniz_4yay 2

I want to get fish. I have an aquarium. What else i need except that and the fish, how much will it cost?

2006-09-18 15:18:47 · 14 answers · asked by Krzysztof F 2

i saw in an internet page that is a place that sell the water ready to put in to the aquarium, what is the best, is really hard to keep it in good conditions, it is really expensive?

2006-09-18 14:38:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-18 14:33:45 · 19 answers · asked by applebeeluver13 1

the alge looks like a red thick carpet on my rocks i noticed my condy anome move away from it

2006-09-18 14:24:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 20 galons aquarium, and today i realize that is some kind or black worms in the bottom, they are realy small, i have a filter underground and one of the intake kind, what is happening, is this normal, i have almost a month with the tank , is realy new

2006-09-18 14:13:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why does our Beta build a bubble nest at the surface of the water when it lives alone in its tank? I don't even know if this is a male or a female? How do you tell them apart? Is it a sign that it needs a mate?

2006-09-18 13:51:16 · 7 answers · asked by gertrude 1

I've gone through four different crabs now, and a couple of starfish in a matter of 3 weeks... My water's been tested fine, and I just can't seem to keep them alive... THe tank is 200 gallons, wet/dry system, and all the regular fish are fine, oh ya, the snails keep dieing off too... Please help...

2006-09-18 13:47:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

is there any way to change my incandescent light hood into a floruscent light for my aquarium?

2006-09-18 13:28:59 · 2 answers · asked by mark_manuel680 2

Thinking of getting an aquapod but am kinda scared i guess. Is it enough light for corals and anemones? I am thinking of getting some clowns and an anemone for them to live in maybe some corals Also is the filtration enough i have never had a wet dry filter like this before......PLEASE HELP!!!

2006-09-18 13:19:10 · 2 answers · asked by Woody 2

Do they fight to the death?

2006-09-18 13:10:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 3 tanks, 2 10 gallon and 1 5 gallon tank without a lid on it. (the other 2 have UV/Florescent lighting). I am going to get guppyes, so how many should I get? I don't want them to over breed, so I was thinking maybe I should get 3 males and 1 female? (the males are more colorful and females are kind of dull). I do want fry but not a lot. So should I get a tank separator and get 3 male and 1 or 2 female and split them up in the same tank but with a separator? So that the other tank can be for the fry? (Im not planning on using my 5 gallon tank because it doesnt have a lid and it takes up too much space).
Also is it a good idea to separate the fish into male and female but yet keep them in the same tank with a dividor? Also what will happen if I get 3 male and 1 female?

2006-09-18 12:02:26 · 7 answers · asked by grs 1

2006-09-18 11:44:59 · 9 answers · asked by frank w 1