Fish - January 2007

I have two fantail goldfish in a 10-gallon tank. I'm unsure of their genders. One fish follows very closely behind the other one almost constantly. The "leading" fish had fin rot a few weeks ago, which I treated, but it's sick with fin rot again. Could the other fish's constant close swimming be causing stress in my fish, leading to illness? (Note: I've haven't observed any signs of nipping or fighting.) If so, what should I do to stop the behavior?

2007-01-29 14:11:31 · 5 answers · asked by Marie 3

I'm trying to set up my first saltwater tank as low-budgetly as possible (I'm a student). I live right near the ocean and have access to all sorts of things (saltwater, sand, rock, fish, crabs, etc) and was hoping to use as much live stuff as I can. I was wondering if the rock and sand from the ocean would work like store-bought live rock and sand. Or will these work at all?

2007-01-29 13:59:15 · 4 answers · asked by Rachel K 1

Kinda' lame to say, "I think he'll be lonely." Since he's a betta but... come on! :P Haha Poor guppies going to have to stay in there little cup until I can put them back in the big guppy tank where they were born (10 gallon tank of guppies I have aside from the 1 gallon betta tank :P )


ANYWAY -- Anyone know of any good *SMALL* heaters for my tiny little 1 gallon tank I keep my betta in? I have one now, but it's only used for getting your water up to the right temperature, which I can't leave unmonitored. :( *The darn thing can reach 170 degrees or something it said <-outside of water! OMG -- Is the company trying to fry my fish?!*



I have one in my 10 gallon tank, but I think it's too big <-but perfect for my small tank. :(


*one I bought for small tank; can't adjust temperature whatsoever. one for big tank; can mess with all you want*

2007-01-29 13:57:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend gave my daughter a one gallon tank...with 3 fish.

2007-01-29 13:40:19 · 9 answers · asked by northgadeb 2

We just had about 70 baby african cichlids. The father is a beautiful blue and the mother is a greyish black color. The babies are all silver looking. Will they change color as they get older?

2007-01-29 13:29:15 · 7 answers · asked by k2f 1

(*I'm Back-With Another Question*)----Simple & short if you don't feel like reading the below: "Betta had cloud eye, fin rot?, aggressive*."

Ok. Here's the story.
First, my betta had Eye cloud/pop eye. I treated it, and it seems to be going away and his personality is still the same - ever before he was sick (nothing's fazed him, he's still energetic and happy). But - after I finish the treatment - I cleaned the tank as required for the "MELAFIX, Antibacterial Remedy". (cleaned the whole tank - but only changed less than 40% or so of the water).

*Now--He's still energetic, but he's flaring his gills at the two guppies I've had in the tank with him since I bought him <-betta (three months ago <-at the pet store; where I assume he got his illness). *This part of the situation I don't find surprising* When I noticed this, I removed the guppies incase he decided to take a chomp outa' them (two small male guppies - 1/6 the size of him).

I just don't want my betta to loose his fin!

2007-01-29 13:20:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a newer tank, about 2-3 wks old, 10 gallon. I have 3 tiger barbs, 3 stripped danios, and a rainbow shark. Fish guy told me these were all durable, and none have died yet. But over the last week or so I've noticed this reddish/rust colored slime covering the bottom, fake plant, and 2 props..is this some sort of algae? and if you know how would I be able to get rid of this.

2007-01-29 12:54:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-29 12:51:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-29 12:50:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Think before you buy impulse fish. Many fish get huge (tall and wide too) and to top it off need groups. Fish do NOT grow to the size of a tank.
Bala sharks--14 inches, needs a group;
Silver dollars--10 inches long, almost as tall, needs groups;
Redtail catfish--5 feet long;
Pacu-- 2feet long and tall, forget a short tank;
Goldfish-- 12-16 inches average, and a round body means more bioload;
Koi-- 5 feet long;
Common pleco-- 2-3 feet;
Oscar-- 14 inches;
Angelfish-- 10 inches long and tall;
Convict cichlid-- 8 inches;
Tinfoil barb-- 14 inches long and quite tall, needs groups;
Clown loaches-- 12 inches, needs groups;
Mollies-- 8 inches;
Chinese banded shark-- 3-4 feet, needs groups;
Knifefish-- 2 feet

2007-01-29 12:48:54 · 3 answers · asked by bzzflygirl 7

2007-01-29 12:47:10 · 6 answers · asked by CAPTAIN GENIUS !! 5

Ocellaris clows are the Nemo fish; just so you know.

2007-01-29 12:38:58 · 2 answers · asked by Rover 4

I just purchased a brand new fish tank and I have four green leaved plants in it, I have had it for 2 days and I just discovered a little snail like creatue in the water licking and sucking on the sides of the tank, and I dont even have any fish yet. Any explanations??

2007-01-29 12:31:20 · 6 answers · asked by Dylan D 2

I am starting a 120 gal. fish tank. It's been set up for 6 weeks fishless cycling and I'm now just feeding the bacteria 2-3 Tbs few times a week until I get fish. My question is I bought a Fluval FX5 filter for it with 1 bag of pre-filter and some carbon (I realize now that I didn't really need carbon unless I got dirty water but too late). The fish I want to get are 6 serpae tetra, 3 bala sharks, 6 angels, at least 8 cory cats, and possibly 2 rope fish several months later. Or should I get some more media before adding that many fish or go slower... There is tons of space left in filter but I'm on a tight budget to be able to afford the fish and a few more decorations. I need help figuring out time frame on which of the fish to add right away, which to wait a few weeks and when to add more media if it's going to be needed. With the media now and 3 Tbs every day I am getting near zero ammonia, zero nitrite and I have another question on here with my NitrAte situation.

2007-01-29 12:04:54 · 4 answers · asked by BoarderChik 2

I have 8 fish in a 29 gallon tank. 3 tiger 3 green tiger barbs and 1 pleco along with the bala. The bala will eat the food pelet and then spit it out. Is it because they need a certain type of food?

2007-01-29 12:00:07 · 4 answers · asked by lilgman424 2

ONE BY ONE MY GOLDFISH ARE LOOSING THEIR LEFT EYE!
WHY? WHAT CAN I DO?

2007-01-29 11:45:37 · 11 answers · asked by Marvin661 1

My yellow angels have had this white crystal-like stuff on their fins and tails ONLY. nothing on the body yet, I tried to medicate them with ick medication and i didn't even see a slight improvement, i asked the petstore guy and he said that it should have caused some improvement, but if not then it should be fungus...
I am not too convinced. they are always swimming at the bottom, they get scared and starteled when they see me(they used to come near me thinking of food in the past) they don't eat as much. they aren't as active and I am worried.
i started treating them with the fungus medication yesterday after i did a water change and removed the carbon filter....
If anyone has any clue what is going on with them please let me know.
PS: they only have the crystals on their fins and tail and extremities. an di tried the ick studd and saw nothing with that.
Thank you for your help in advance

2007-01-29 11:19:58 · 7 answers · asked by moe 1

I have yellow african cichlid that I want to put into a 39 gallon tank with two convicts(male & female). They are all pretty young, can they mix or will they always fight?

2007-01-29 11:18:52 · 7 answers · asked by Jonathan B 2

2007-01-29 11:16:37 · 3 answers · asked by weirdpoeticchick 1

i have a baby koi that is about a year old and its weard. like it has 2 mouths, 4 eyes, 4 gills, and double the fins. Is this natrual???

i took my koi to a rich pet shop owner and he saids he wants it for a 100 buck should i take his offer?

ps the birth parents are both normal koi...

2007-01-29 11:15:38 · 13 answers · asked by . 1

I have a goldfish and he is starting having black spots on its body, what could it mean? should I separate him from the tank? the other fish look fine.....

2007-01-29 10:48:40 · 5 answers · asked by mmmmmm 2

2007-01-29 10:36:10 · 11 answers · asked by marge s 2

I am setting up my aquarium for discus, I have a Fluval 3 + filter do I need a pump as well? Also how often will i need to do water changes? and how do i do this...i.e do i need to soften the water before it goes in? ect
Thanks

2007-01-29 10:35:48 · 7 answers · asked by kbh4031 2

2007-01-29 09:50:54 · 7 answers · asked by niko d 2

I have a Figure 8 Puffer and I want it to puff. I know it is very stressful for them and blahblahblah but i just want to see it do this ONCE. Please give me any sugestions.

2007-01-29 09:46:29 · 13 answers · asked by inspire and be inspired. 1

my betta (fish) is laying on the bottem of his bowl! he started when winter came. we warm his bowl but he just comes up for air only. he is losing color but not floating on the top of the bowl (that means he is dead) we do not want him to suffer. if any one is having these problems with there fish tell me so i know if my fish is the only one with these problems.

thx!!

2007-01-29 09:28:06 · 10 answers · asked by Kyra P 2

can I start a 75 gallon saltwater aquarium with a protein skimmer and a traditional outside hang on back power filter?
I also plan to have snails (?) and maby hermit crabs, and cleaner shrimp. and coral.
not to mention fish.
thanks.

2007-01-29 09:22:10 · 4 answers · asked by Michael M 2

I have an auqa clear 70 for my fish tank and it is starting to throw everything back up and is clouding the water with bad stuff

2007-01-29 08:48:39 · 8 answers · asked by haildabears 2

will i need to change the water more? will it kill my pleco too? does it like to be alone or in groups or sets? how violent is it? do they die easy?:

2007-01-29 08:47:08 · 7 answers · asked by Carcin Ogin 2

2007-01-29 08:30:20 · 3 answers · asked by Richard W 1