Fish - January 2007

My daughter is doing a Science Fair project and we have many questions. The question is:" Do goldfish grow larger in a larger tank? " I have 2 fish bowls with everything in both bowls the same measurements, as well as two 2'' common "Comet" goldfish.
1 Goldfish is in the 1 gal fishbowl and the other in a 1/2 gal fishbowl . I need to know what temperate they should be kept at?
How much water do I change weekly?
How to chart the data I used?
How much square area is needed for our goldfish?
How often and how much do I feed our goldfish? In each fishbowl there is only 1 goldfish.(Both fish are about 2inches each)
Are the bowls large enough? (1 bowl is 1 gal. and the other bowl is.50 gal 1/2 gal.) I was reading up on it and I read that I shouldn't use a goldfish bowl. But why are they called goldfish bowls if you should not use them?

Anyone who cares to help with this, I want to say THANK YOU right now.
Thanks

2007-01-23 03:51:03 · 22 answers · asked by Just Me!!!! 1

I think he may be low on oxygen, so I'm installing a pump today...any other ideas?

2007-01-23 03:34:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I guess another way to ask this is " Can females also have egg spots ?" For example I have a pair of M. Auratus one which I know is male one I am not sure. It seems to have a single elongated egg spot , but has the characteristic coloring of a female. Is there any way I can tell for sure ? I know males will sometimes hide their true gender.

You can see pics at http://www.bridgewatertaekwondo.com/Aquarium.html

Any answers will be appreciated , and I will give 10 points to the best answer by tomorrow.

2007-01-23 02:45:05 · 5 answers · asked by Vincent W 3

If beta fish hate each other so much that they have to be seperated or they'll fight to the death, how do they make babies? Is there a certain time of the year that they are not angry so they can mate?

2007-01-23 01:57:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two plants i got from ikea which have to be completly underwater so i assume they are the same kind of plany you put in a fish tank. Would that be ok?

2007-01-23 01:38:35 · 5 answers · asked by lyd285 2

2007-01-23 01:38:04 · 12 answers · asked by XxXCharleyXxX 1

My daughter had 2 fantail goldfish, except we had no idea if they were male or female. She was really hoping to get some babies. So, this morning, I found one of them dead. She is hoping that with our replacement fish that we get this afternoon, we will have a breeding pair. Except, I have no idea what to look for if they do actually breed this time. I got some info from another yahoo answer on how to distiguish the sex of the fish (this looks too hard for me, so I think it will just have to be a matter of luck).... but I am wondering how the whole "birth" will occur if we luck out with 1 male and 1 female this time.

2007-01-23 01:05:29 · 8 answers · asked by CharmedTeri 2

i want to put togather a large system of exotic fish and exotic water plants and such.. any info would be great... ANY info.. thnks in advance Mike Jenkins

2007-01-23 00:38:30 · 7 answers · asked by MJ" 2

tell me the puch line for 10 points he made me laugh.

2007-01-23 00:01:33 · 17 answers · asked by Mea 5

My boyfriend and i brought a male balloon molly and three females. We then introduced another male balloon molly who was smaller then the original mollly. The original balloon molly showed him who was boss of the tank and would occassionally chase him but nothing to drastic. The second balloon molly gradually grew to be bigger then tyhe first one and two nights ago the roles were reversed and the 2nd molly actually stood up for himself and has established himself as the leader. The thing is it's as if being top dog had gone to his head. He was constantly chasing the first balloon molly and wouldn't leave the poor thing alone. To avoid him being chased to death we've had to put the 2nd balloon molly in our tank in the bedroom. (Which he cant stay in as he's on his own and the tank is a small one only for tiny fish) We don't want to get rid of him, so shall we try putting him back in the original tank and if he starts the bullying again take him back out until he eventually learns

2007-01-22 23:47:00 · 7 answers · asked by Tanya W 2

I have a 180 litre tank - we have been keeping cold water fish in it but we had one large 'fancy' goldfish who killed and ate all the other smaller fish. The tank has the capacity to be tropical (there is a thermostat already fitted and it has all the correct filters etc) so I have decided to clean it out and start from scratch (don't worry the goldfish have another tank to go to!). My friend has mentioned that Red Belly Piranha are quite cool - I don't want to keep them because of their fierce image (I hear that's not the case anyway) - I think they may look quite cool and different. Any tips on how to keep them/feeding etc would be really appreciated. By the way, I live near a very reputable aquatic centre so will also be asking for advice from the professionals before buying any! I'm just interested to hear any info people have to offer - thanks!

2007-01-22 23:46:12 · 14 answers · asked by Badgrl 4

2007-01-22 22:59:40 · 5 answers · asked by jinni 2

i have a 20gal tank wth 3 red parrot fish.
i got 3 red parrot fish last week.(they are here for a week now.)
they always are leaning on a rock or lying on the sand.
i see some white-like scratches in their skin and i believe in must be from lying on the sand.
they dont swim a lot and if you dont look close enough.the look dead.

my dad pu methylene blue---not sure and a chlorine eliminator on the tank.(liquids)

please tell me how to solve this problem and what causes these weird behavior.

2007-01-22 22:59:13 · 6 answers · asked by numbah1 1

They dont sell them anywere?

2007-01-22 20:48:52 · 6 answers · asked by Peppy 1

I just got a fish tank and have never had fish before. I checked the PH and it says it's at dangerous levels. How do I fix that? The guy at the pet store said it would fix itself in about a month but nothing has happened. I've lost 3 fish already.

2007-01-22 19:13:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please let me know, as i have 2 water snails that are cleaning my fish tank and one is on the bottom of the tank or on the side and the other one is floating which one is alive??? I am very confused

2007-01-22 18:11:26 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it illegal to buy to Beta fighting fish and let them have a battle royale? We think we could take bets and have a great time. thoughts?

2007-01-22 16:51:58 · 11 answers · asked by ndguy333 1

I have had a 29 gallon tank running for about 2 1/2 weeks now. It is the first tank I have ever had. I have 6 green tiger barbs, 2 platyes, and 1 dwarf gourami. I have a couple live plants, several fake plants, a couple of rocks, and a couple small structures (all aquarium-safe). The heater keeps the water at 78 degrees. The bio-wheel filter is for a tank up to 50 gallons. I have been feeding 1 to 2 times per day, alternating between tetramin flakes and freezedried bloodworms. The last couple of days the green tiger barbs seem to swim pointed down at about a 45 degree angle. It also seems like if they stop swimming, they float to the top almost immediately. It was especially bad with the biggest one tonight. It looked like he was having a difficult time swimming and if he stopped he would float quickly to the top, sometimes on his side. He would sometimes float at the top for a few seconds, then start swimming again. What is wrong?

2007-01-22 16:43:47 · 8 answers · asked by tmerce80 2

I recently moved from the Midwest to upper NY State. There are no aquarium clubs in my area. I am still a member of the Minnesota Aquarium Society and miss these fellow fish keepers dearly. I keep fresh water tropical fish, and all my tanks are planted. Fish and plants survived the 1,200 mile move to my new home. Does anyone in my area know of such a club?
Thanks for your help

2007-01-22 16:37:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've just bought a Siamese fighting fish and its really cool. I've introduced it to my 32 Litre Tank, and its a coldwater one too. I know you are suppose to keep the water warm if the tank is over 8 Litre but the pet store lady said it will survive, {just not as active}. How do I take care of it?

2007-01-22 16:19:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a little sunfish from a feeder tank. I'm pretty sure he's a pumpkinseed. He's sharing a tank with some large common goldfish until his very own tank gets cycled. I've been feeding him feeder guppies in a breeder box so the goldfish don't get them first. Anyway, I just wanted to know some info about keeping them, its my first aggressive fish.

2007-01-22 15:01:27 · 4 answers · asked by bzzflygirl 7

I heard that its healthier for bettas if they swim in drinking water like ozarka, its that true should I put some in? right now my betta is in well water, is that bad too?

2007-01-22 14:40:09 · 11 answers · asked by Kayli (: 4

just wondering if the little torture tanks have stopped being sold in some places.

2007-01-22 14:34:15 · 8 answers · asked by cwhl 3

2007-01-22 14:28:14 · 7 answers · asked by Dan L 1

2007-01-22 14:17:37 · 7 answers · asked by Nicole M 1

2007-01-22 14:10:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking at getting at least a 20 gallon tank, can get a larger one if I need it. I have a son, and these will be our "pets". I am interested in fish that are active and colorful. Also, suggestions on fish that can be combined so there is more than one kind. I also recently read that you should start a tank with only 1-3 fish at a time. Do you find this to be true?

2007-01-22 13:56:24 · 12 answers · asked by Stacey O 1

I have 1 Fantail goldfish and in the morning when i check the temperature its usually 71 so then i turn my light on and proceed with my day and by the time its night and im about to turn the light off the temerature changed to about 73.
but i have read on this page that goldfish need there light in the day and dark at night
so what im asking is, is it all good if i just always keep my light off so the temperature will stay the same temperature
if not, what can i do??
and the fish lives in my basement with no direct sunlight on it

2007-01-22 13:52:02 · 5 answers · asked by Tyler G 1

I have a 10 gallon that I would like to use as a breeding tank. My dd wants mollies but I read they need 30 gallons. Guppies look easy enough but I kind of want to try gouramis.
What do you think for a beginner? I can buy more tanks or supplies if you think I should....
tia!

2007-01-22 13:49:01 · 9 answers · asked by jessica s 2

Do they have a ph minuim if so how do you keep the ph where you want it how do change the ph and how find out the ph

2007-01-22 13:46:26 · 4 answers · asked by Jo 3