Fish - February 2007

I have a black molly and one side of her tail has gone white and limp, she looks sad and is staying near the top of the tank. All the other fish seem ok although one died a few days ago but she had just given birth so i dont think it was related. Any suggestions, im currently giving her a salt bath but any other ideas wold be helpfull.

2007-02-26 08:10:13 · 9 answers · asked by kirsty 1

I have a ton of live rock that has dried completely out. We haven't had the tanks up for two years. Can that rock be cured or is it completely dead?

2007-02-26 07:52:24 · 3 answers · asked by Kelly H 1

Any one have any tips on cleaning sand?
right now i'm doing the hover above and try to suck poop and not sand

if you don't need sand don't do it

2007-02-26 07:38:15 · 7 answers · asked by james j 2

2007-02-26 07:34:12 · 7 answers · asked by Helen 1

I just recently got a male betta fish. I feed him freeze dry blood worms, what the person at the store gave me, to him. I give him about a pinch and then I go to school and check on him when I come home. Everytime I check on him it looks like the same amount of food I put in there is still there. I take it out, but I'm afraid he isn't eating.
Is something wrong? Is there any other foods that he'd like more (names and prices please!)

Another thing...do you need the plant on top to keep the betta in a vase?

Thanks in advance =D

2007-02-26 07:27:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have tried a few but I'm not sure which ones are the easiest to read or match up to color charts and where to get the good kits? I don't tend to completely trust the pet stores since they seem to use the same test strips or bottles that I have found.

Which would you recommend? How much? And where can I get it?

Thank you!

2007-02-26 07:15:52 · 5 answers · asked by BoarderChik 2

I know salinity and ph, but are there anything elts I need to test
plus how mutch would these test kits cost? Plus if the ph is to high or to low how do you adjust it? Do you absolutally need coral, live sand or live rock for saltwater? Can I adjust the good bacteria level with aqua+, cycle, and/or waste control?



thank you soooo mutch for all your good advice, all the books Ive taken out dont tell me these things.

2007-02-26 07:15:06 · 5 answers · asked by Michael M 2

how much does a typical goldfish weigh?

2007-02-26 06:55:36 · 3 answers · asked by Katie S 2

Those are the nearest stores to my house/work. If I can't find it there where can I find it?

2007-02-26 06:15:48 · 6 answers · asked by T 4

ive got my fish tank on 24/7. will this cost alot of money? how much will it cost a day.

2007-02-26 06:15:24 · 2 answers · asked by sam i am 2

My sons betta lives in a 1 gallon tank with airfilter he has always been healthy. we change the water(w/treated water) regularly according to the books. Now he stays on the bottom rarely moves. His belly is swollen.We feed him Tetra Min Tropical granules about 2 or 3 a day. He wont eat the flakes. If he were a girl I'd think he's pregnant thats how big the belly is.Could he be overfed.Tumor?? We've had him about 6mths. If anyone has any Ideas We'd appreciate them. We've become attached to Mr. Fish(I didn't name him):) Thanks

2007-02-26 05:49:59 · 6 answers · asked by sc17carter 4

I have a freshwater tropical tank. I have a gold snail in the tank how can i tell if it is male or female? Will they mate do i need anything speical?

2007-02-26 05:45:36 · 11 answers · asked by Gamerdude 2

I'm considering removing a 6" blood parrot cichlid and a 6" gold angelfish from my 44 gallon fish tank and taking them to a local fish store do I can stock some different fish that wouldn't be compatible with them. What's an easy and practical yet safe way to remove and then transport them? I certainly don't want to harm either one in the process, let alone the angelfish which I'm presuming is little delicate as far as his fins are concerned. Thanks!

2007-02-26 05:40:51 · 7 answers · asked by blackbimmer1972 4

I have 3 Rosy Reds in a 10 gallon and one of them keeps chasing the other two, making them stay in one corner of the tank. I thought they were supposed to be schooling fish, so why is that one acting like it wants its own space? As long as the other two are on one side and he/she has the other part to herself, she's not chasing them. Will he/she ever stop? :/

2007-02-26 05:29:18 · 1 answers · asked by Mizzy 3

2007-02-26 05:18:43 · 6 answers · asked by 6th Finger 2

2007-02-26 04:36:18 · 5 answers · asked by pervertidamente 2

I have just bought a biorb 60 l tank and would like any advice on keeping goldfish ! What breeds should I get and how many could I keep in this size tank ? Also any general advice on fish keeping please,

2007-02-26 04:02:16 · 7 answers · asked by Ktloop 3

2007-02-26 03:54:48 · 5 answers · asked by tan m 1

Is there anything inparticular I need to do to make sure it stays healthy and happy and grows into a salmon?

2007-02-26 03:50:28 · 32 answers · asked by G P 2

First, I wanted to know if my tank has cycled yet. :) It's been running for about 10 days now. I'm still new to keeping aquariums, so keep that in mind. My test results were:

Nitrates: Good, about 0-10
Nitrites: Also good, about 0-3
Hardness: 75 - Soft
Alkalinity: Not Good. 0-40
pH: Not Good. Acidic, between 6.2 - 6.8

Is my water okay for my fish, even though my Alkalinity and pH arn't doing so well right now? What can I do to fix them? Also, could those two bad readings be the cause of my fish taking breaks at the bottom of the aquarium? He doesn't do it often. I catch him doing it sometimes though. Is it normal for Goldfish to sometimes take breaks?

I do have a filter. It's been running since day 1. Whisper brand, carbon filter. 10 Gallon aquarium. My fish(Ryukin fantail) is about 3 inches from nose to tail. Also I have 3 tiny Rosy Red Minnows in the tank with him.

All tips and advice greatly appreciated. :) Help me keep Charlie alive! :D

2007-02-26 03:20:48 · 7 answers · asked by Mizzy 3

i got up this morning and my brown oscar is green....whats the deal with that ? is something wrong with him? please help.

2007-02-26 03:18:50 · 1 answers · asked by april n 1

2007-02-26 02:54:54 · 6 answers · asked by Bryan B 1

I looked at my foxface and it has green spots with little white pinhead spots on top of them. the coral beauty has small white spots and not as extreme as the fox face.
I just got these fish 2 days ago. someone gave me a link for fresh water fish diseases but these are salt water fish. so i dont think it can be ich. but maybe they can get it too. can anyone give me some information? Thanks all. you rule

2007-02-26 02:52:16 · 1 answers · asked by Holly G 3

2007-02-26 02:29:21 · 6 answers · asked by midi_junkie 3

I have ammonia and Nitrate/Nitrite test strips. My water has been perfect for 4 weeks running now. No change what so ever. Will I ever eventually be able to trust my tank and not messed with buying $10 worth of strips a month?

2007-02-26 02:28:43 · 2 answers · asked by Jonathan B 2

I use a siphon vaccum for the floor of the tank. But can I wipe down the walls just using a rag? How do I go about cleaing the walls?

2007-02-26 02:25:11 · 2 answers · asked by Jonathan B 2

I have a 30 gallon saltwater tanks and all I want in it is, 4 chromies, 2 false percula clown fish, 1 black barred convict goby. And later on, a bunch of inverts. Will they all get along? Will I have enough room?

2007-02-26 02:21:03 · 2 answers · asked by Jonathan B 2

If I had a 125 gallon would this combo of fish work? A humu picasso triggerfish, a moorish idol, powder blue tang, dwarf zebra lion fish, plus mad amounts of inverts. This is my dream tank people. Would it work? And copperhead I know I can't handle this tank yet, I am just asking questions... I know I must wait 17 years til I can get anything cool, lol. But really, I do appreciate the help guys...

2007-02-26 02:19:05 · 3 answers · asked by Jonathan B 2

Hey

I have two plain ordinary goldfish and my mum has two Black Moor's. She wants to get rid of her tank to make space and thinks they would be aright with mine???

I have no clue help!!!!!

2007-02-26 02:15:51 · 5 answers · asked by Princess Chan 2

2007-02-26 01:52:52 · 1 answers · asked by cheryl w 1