Fish - November 2006

I had two black skirted tetras in a 5 gallon tank. I have had them for almost three years now and recently one just died. I was just wondering what other fishes get along with this type of tetra? Any advice would be greatful.

2006-11-24 16:53:59 · 5 answers · asked by PJ 3

I've been reading about all these requirements for saltwater quality, and I wasd wondering, could you just use water from the ocean. I have access to the Gulf of Mexico, if that makes a difference.

2006-11-24 16:44:22 · 3 answers · asked by Cody 1

How would you go about dealing with a goldfish with an injured (bloddy and swollen) lip? what may have casued this? Just curios- it seems harsh just to leave it be and have it suffer.

2006-11-24 16:38:24 · 7 answers · asked by flaridise 2

So today i just introduced my new fish to there new tank. The tank is starting to get a little cloudy. will that go away? and the guy at the store said i could add more fish and an alege eater after the cycle was over. About when will the cycle be over? I have 3 small fish in a 10 gallon tank.

2006-11-24 16:16:52 · 11 answers · asked by imcool_likeyou 2

My betta fish hasn't looked very bright and healthy latley... I got him on August 7, 2006. He was a very alert and happy betta when I got him, but now he looks very depressed. He has been hanging at the VERY BOTTOM of his fish bowl (a big 3 gallon) or at the very top (meaning i can actually see the top/back of him sticking out at the top) and would occasionally (about every minute) he would ZOOM to the top veryyy quickly for air and quickly regain at his still positon. At first I thought he was either sleeping or dead, because I literally had to stick my turkey baster inside the fish bowl and try to see if he was still alive. I even touched him with my own finger and he didn't move! He did move eventually... but I mean... is this normal??? I try to feed him, but it's really heard because he never eats anything unless it's right in front of his mouth. When he's at the bottom I have sinking his food for him to eat it. PLEASE HELP!!

2006-11-24 15:37:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The top layer of pebbles in my guppy's tank look kind of charred. There are 2 guppies in the tank. I just want to know if there is a health problem with my fish!

2006-11-24 14:37:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-24 14:29:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

the fish filtration system first pumps water out fine, then it pumps water out with a rhythm, and finally pumps out very little. the filter screen itself isn't even dirty, so is there a way to make sure it keeps on pumping water out?

2006-11-24 13:49:34 · 11 answers · asked by nickname 3

2006-11-24 12:49:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-24 12:10:58 · 3 answers · asked by Mark S 1

...and I was wondering if it would be harmful to my little Timmy if I put marbles or polished rocks (the kind they sell in the candle aisle at Target) in his bowl, or if I am just supposed to use the designated rocks and pebbles from a pet store?

2006-11-24 10:23:33 · 20 answers · asked by killerqueen040 1

2006-11-24 09:54:06 · 7 answers · asked by msrexy 1

Do fish really grow to the size of their tank?

Fact or Fiction?

2006-11-24 09:07:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

are these fish compatible:
Japonica Amano Shrimp (grows to about 2 inches)
1 freshwater clam(grows to about 2 in)
4 tetras(grow to 1 inch on average)

in a ten gallon tank thick with plastic plants on one side then pretty clear on the other

has a filter and heater

2006-11-24 08:21:31 · 9 answers · asked by Skittles 4

are they fully form at birth

2006-11-24 07:37:04 · 4 answers · asked by TJ B 1

2006-11-24 06:48:31 · 9 answers · asked by betta 1

Hi. The pet stores in my area sell very small corydoras cats. As long as this line on average:

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Small cories die quickly, from what I've heard.

Can someone give me some help so I can keep them alive? Soon I'm getting a 30-55 gallon and I love cories... that's why my Yahoo nickname thingy is Corydoras Catfishy... could you give me ideas on keeping them alive?

And no stupid comments, like "flush them down the toilet".

2006-11-24 06:30:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like when you order live fish isnt it kinda mean caus ei know its not that long but thye probably dont have very much oxygen or anything

have you had sucess with ordering fish off the internet?

2006-11-24 06:24:49 · 4 answers · asked by Skittles 4

Keep floating upside down to the top of the tank after being fed? Its done it every day for the past few weeks now **confused**

Ive heard about something called swim bladder... Could this be the problem?

I dont feed them much, only a very very small pinch of food.

2006-11-24 06:12:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-24 05:38:18 · 17 answers · asked by Lauren B 1

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/dumdumgr1/000_0011-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/dumdumgr1/000_0011.jpg (it eat's other fish)

2006-11-24 05:33:00 · 8 answers · asked by dumdumgr1 2

Maybe Im going to get them from Petco.

2006-11-24 05:02:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-24 04:56:56 · 11 answers · asked by lucky charm 127 3

We recently inherited some goldfish from my grandfather and one of them, white with orange fins, is FAT. We thought it was going to have babies, but my mom informed us that it had been in that condition for quite a long time. We then realized that we've never seen this fish poo. He seems to be on the brink of death now, my mom is trying to save it (they are my little brother's fish now so we want to try and save them for him), she is trying to feed it mashed up peas and vegetable oil with a dropper. What is wrong with this fish and is there a way to save him at this point?

2006-11-24 04:42:04 · 8 answers · asked by Zarango 3

2006-11-24 04:02:11 · 10 answers · asked by hosseiniehfoundation 1

2006-11-24 02:59:31 · 11 answers · asked by collagreen420 1

I have two Pacu's when i bought them i was told they were vegitarians. I have a 125 gallon fish tank, in that fish tank i have the 2 pacu's, 5 black skirt tetras and 2 bottom feeder plecostamus. Over the period of a month i have lost 4 of the 5 tetras. Mom said their is no way for the plecostamus to eat them, he has no teeth and sucks on his food, but my pacu's are suppose to be vegitarian even though they are both over a foot long and could easily devour your finger much less another fish. My boyfriend is blaming it on my plecostamus and i am blaming it on his pacu's. Has anyone ever had an experience with Pacu's before? Any suggestions appreciated.

2006-11-24 02:21:26 · 6 answers · asked by ♥ purrlvr ♥ 6

I want to get a clownfish, but I was wondering if I need a lid. I saw how much the lid costed but it is really expensive. They lid costs more than the aquarium.

2006-11-24 02:15:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it ok to spank a fish?

2006-11-24 01:57:19 · 8 answers · asked by ♠Whoa!♠ 2

I would like to get some more fish for my ten gallon aquarium at this point I only have one guppy and I know they are schooling fish but I would like to get something besides guppys, another small schooling fish like neon tetras or rosy red minnows and a couple snails witha live plant

I was thinking just like 5 small schooling fish(the kind I want are about one inch) plus my guppy(1.5 inches) and then the small snails(can anyone give me any care info on these?) and some live plant(i need suggestions on kinds)

any info would be appreciatted

Thanks!

2006-11-24 01:14:38 · 5 answers · asked by Skittles 4