Fish - February 2007

I saw a new animal on the news that has a Shark head but a fish body, what is it called?

2007-02-19 12:00:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wou;ld like to set up a new 40 gallon tank. I really like the big buggy eyed goldfish. I have been told that keeping Goldfish is difficult because they are really nasty fish and dirty up a tank. Anyone have a feedback to this ?? I need to know the Items I will need and how many Goldies could I put in a 40 Gallon tank ? Do all the Goldies have to be the same Size and Species ?? Thanks...

2007-02-19 11:54:08 · 8 answers · asked by Terry R 4

I have a beta fish and I wanted another fish but I don't know what kind that they will not kill.

2007-02-19 11:53:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My betta fish is really old and is losing fins :(! I dont want him to die soon but he mght :(! Any advise on keeping him live longer?

2007-02-19 11:29:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have A LOT of guppies, like about 50-70, in a 20 gallon tank and I don't know to get rid of them! They just keep breeding and none of them are sick or dying. That's a good thing but it doesn't solve the overpopulation in my tank. Could someone give me the link to a good fish store near 77356 that I can trust giving my fish and they can find good homes for them?

2007-02-19 11:26:38 · 11 answers · asked by Esty 2

I am starting a 180 gallon salt water tank. I used a little live sand from a friend. The rest of my sand is fine crushed coral. I set the tank up tested all my levels(ph,salt and so on) all came out good. I let it set for a week before adding fish. When I did add fish to cycle the tank they all died with then min's. I took the tank apart, cleaned it all, sand,Filter,drained all the water out and started over. Went and got one fish and tried again and the same thing happened again. Dose any one have any ideas please help. I used no cleaners to clean the tank only water.

2007-02-19 11:22:39 · 9 answers · asked by jerra80 1

I only have a ten gallon tank. The little swordtails are in a breeding net on the side. Please help!

2007-02-19 11:20:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am buying a 120 gallon tank w stand and accessories. The existing fish are "huge" and appear to be in great health. There are 6 of them. (One of them is larger than my small pomeranians!) PETCO employees had no idea - no suggestions at all. I need advice on the whole process of transporting fish and equipment. I appreciate any helpful advice.

2007-02-19 11:00:01 · 7 answers · asked by Pom Fan 1

2007-02-19 10:57:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to do a report on these fish. And trust me, I've looked EVERYWHERE! Can you please tell me what are a coelacanth's predators and a link or something? I'd REALLY APPRECIATE IT. tHaNkS! =)

2007-02-19 10:52:59 · 6 answers · asked by Vanessa 4

when u guy say white spot. is it a white spot poping out in her belly?

2007-02-19 10:43:53 · 5 answers · asked by B-Kids 1

just before the tail starts (on the top). It was like that when I bought him, but reding on the net I found it could be sick. Its an albino btw. If he is sick, what would be the treatment for him? Thanx

2007-02-19 10:23:58 · 3 answers · asked by xzased 1

I have three regular fish and am in North Carolina. I'm about to move to Texas. How can I transport them without them dying? We will be driving and it will probably take about two days to actually get home and get all the stuff set back up for the fish. I don't have anyone to give them to, but I don't want them to die. Help? Thanks to everyone who answers, God Bless.

2007-02-19 10:17:53 · 9 answers · asked by Kristin 3

I have a developing reef tank and the lighting i have has feet that wont let the top fit on. Do i need the glass there or can it be open?? Thanks

2007-02-19 10:15:19 · 3 answers · asked by lukesland7 1

I have a 30 gallon tank that I plan on filling the bottom with sand. What type of decoration should I get for my clown fish and crabs? Standard light, so I will have to use fake decor, but what do clown fish like to hide in? Thanks for your help people. And thanks to those of you who try :)

2007-02-19 09:29:49 · 7 answers · asked by Jonathan B 2

I have just started a new tank. I bought two types of test strip. One tests Nitrate, Nitrite, and Hardness. The other tests ammonia. I know how to use the tests, but how do I alter the results? If the results are off, how do I correct it? I'm a beginner and only know how to correct the salinity. So if you could tell me how to correct Nitrate, Nitrite, Hardness, and Ammonia it would be much appreciated.

2007-02-19 09:26:43 · 2 answers · asked by Jonathan B 2

2007-02-19 09:20:21 · 2 answers · asked by Mark 1

I have a brand new 30 gallon saltwater tank and I need to know what all I could fit in it. I was hoping I could have 3 clowns(which is what someone told me they are best in 3's). I also want atleast an arrow crab, and some smaller inverts if possible. Please tell me how I should go about planning all that I can put in this tank. Should I get the clowns or the inverts first? If I dont have enough room for 3, how many do I have room for? Please share your insight. Thanks for your help.

2007-02-19 09:20:07 · 5 answers · asked by Jonathan B 2

i have a few platies and my females belly is kinda hanging low with a black spot in her lower belly. is that babies?

2007-02-19 09:17:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to put three of them in a 55 gallon setup, but aren't sure if they will lose their peaceful nature when they are around others of their kind. Replies from experienced cichlid owners only please.

2007-02-19 09:11:09 · 2 answers · asked by kaputt_18 2

My father has a 10 gallon tank and he has been trying for week's to get it to clear up.So far nothing has worked.He has used crystal clear,ph balance,easy balance still a no go,He thought it might be the food he was using so he changed that as well still nothing...The water is city water he thought that to could be his problem.He is in his late sixty's so this tank means alot to him if anyone has any idea's on how to help him clear this up it would be great...serious answer's only please....thank you in advanced

2007-02-19 09:10:59 · 8 answers · asked by rebelicious_angel228 3

My husband recently bought 4 fish for my daughters 5 gallon tank. I was not with him so I really am not sure what type of fish he bought nor does he remember. He went to one of the tanks and just picked out the ones he thought my daughter would like the best.
I'm thinking that 2 of them are sailfin mollies just because I know the store carries those. They have a similar body with blood red bottom fins (I don't know all the terms guys so please bear with me) A bright blue and red fin at the "butt" LOL and then a top fin that is also the blue and red color. The body of them are a brownish color. When they open up and spread the fins out they do look awesome!!!

More to the point, the other day I had to take the smaller of the two who only has one eye out of the tank because the larger one kept "nipping" at it. It was getting to the point where the "bully" would not leave the other alone for a second.
When the one eye would run though it kept getting stuck to the filter.(Continued)

2007-02-19 09:09:48 · 10 answers · asked by roo_1683 1

I was just at Petco and Petsmart to buy a new goldfish because our old one died of a swim bladder problem. I looked in the tanks of each store and saw fish that were sucked to the filter, with ich, and others that simply couldnt swim anymore. These fish were worse then our local wal-mart's fish look sometimes. Our local fish store also has fish with swim bladder problems and a low supply right now..

Does anyone else have these problems?
Is there someone I can report this to?
Where can I get just ONE healthy goldfish?

2007-02-19 08:47:37 · 14 answers · asked by Shaebee27 3

So I just picked up a 20 gallon tank. At the moment I've transfered over my bio-wheel filter (from my old 10 gallon tank) which is good for "up to" a 20 gallon tank. I'm thinking I should get a bigger filter, now the heres my question, would it be better to just run one larger filter (still a bio-wheel), or two small ones on opposite ends of the tank?

Which one would offer more filtration? I don't care about cost, or the filter intakes hanging on the back of the tank.

If just one filter I assume bigger is better right?

2007-02-19 08:44:58 · 4 answers · asked by mr5oh 3

As some of my returning contestants may already know ive been making Fish trivia about flower horns so here it is another one is my trivias. Whoever answers the most questions correctly will get picked as best answer with a 5 star rating.

Question 1-What is the scientific name for a Flower Horn
Question 2-what is the scientific name for a tiger oscar
Question 3-What is the scientific name for a red devil
Question 4-which is the most aggressive out of these 3
Question 5-what does it mean when these fish have white dots all over them.

2007-02-19 08:39:49 · 7 answers · asked by Gary p 2

2007-02-19 08:35:42 · 3 answers · asked by marolt4 2

my wagtail platy had babies on thursday evening. Im just woundering how long they take to grow fully, and at what age they should be okay to go back into the main tank? I no not to put them in until they are big enough not to get eaten, but approx how many weeks/months should this be?

2007-02-19 08:12:31 · 4 answers · asked by x_girls_on_film_x 2

why would my female beta be floating on top of the water upside down? no, she isn't dead (yet?).

2007-02-19 08:01:15 · 8 answers · asked by margaret72450 2

I have 6 agressive fish including a red snook(4"), a jaguar siclid 2-1/2"), a snow white soco(4"), a jack dempsey(1"), a blue malawi(3"), and a really rare cross breed of red snapper and midas siclid(1"), wierd huh?! Is this too much even thoagh you are suppose to keep them a little crowded when younger? thnx -curious

2007-02-19 08:00:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've looked everywhere. Is there even a difference between the two?

How big does a regular Neon get? And would it get along with a Jumbos? Could they school with each other?

2007-02-19 07:53:35 · 3 answers · asked by roadkilltoad 2