Fish - March 2007

I recently took my housemate's fish into protective custody -- they had been dropped off at our house, stuck in a pitcher half full of chlorinated tap water, "fed" bread crumbs, and left for a week -- by the time I took them they were near death. I did some research and got the fish much healthier with water changes, food, etc.

Now I have a complete aquarium set up with the goldfish, zebra danio, and bloodfin tetra (I think). I now know that the danio and tetra are shoaling fish and would be happier with more of their kind, but I'm concerned because my tank is only five gallons (and I'm a poor college student who really can't buy another one), plus there's the goldfish in there, too. Will my danio and tetra shoal together? Which type should I get more of? How many? The tank is still cycling, so I don't intend to get more fish for awhile, but I want to plan.

Also, will my goldfish keep growing? He's currently sick (ammonia, I'm working on it) and very small...

Thanks!

2007-03-11 14:30:48 · 7 answers · asked by melissa_keely 2

Today I did research for my mom because she bought goldfish without learning how to take care of them first and I pointed out that they're suffocating (swimming at the surface for air) so my dad went and bought a 10 gallon tank for them but he hasn't set it up yet. I'm sorta worried they won't be able to deal with it long enough to make it to the new aquarium. About how long can fish go like that before they give up and die?

2007-03-11 14:21:19 · 9 answers · asked by Lisa 3

I just bought a leather coral (kind of has a potato type skin with fingery things on it) and it's attached to two small rocks. Is there a way to finesse it to anchoring to one of my live rocks instead ?

2007-03-11 14:02:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've posted several questions on here before reguarding Goldfish, as I'm still new to keeping aquariums. And unlike my cousin, I researched and asked questions BEFORE I bought my goldfish.

Anyway, my cousin, age 23 or so came to visit and she really liked my Ryukin fantail, Charlie. Sure enough, a few days later, she went and bought some for her kids. Her children are about ages 11 and 12. And like alot of younger kids, arn't ready for the responsibility of a pet (especially a fish).

Anyway, she told me she bought some fish and told me to come over and see them sometime.I went there expecting to see 2 pretty Black Moores(sp?) but instead was met with the VERY saddening sight of a white Lionhead Oranda COVERED in a fungus outbreak and floating at the top on his side with an apparent swimbladder problem.(Not dead) And her other calico was sick with something, because his dorsal fin was constantly clamped.

I told her its probably ich or a fungal outbreak..(continuted with edit)

2007-03-11 13:59:38 · 10 answers · asked by Mizzy 3

i am wondering what is/are the specific function(s) of fish scales?

2007-03-11 13:55:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everything else is perfect,I have done 50% water changes and vaccumed the gravel.The brown algea is all over the my live plants and getting on the glass.Is there a chemical I can add to correct this?

2007-03-11 13:35:48 · 5 answers · asked by pumpkin 4

I have a Yellow one of 8 years old.
How much she can live?

2007-03-11 13:34:56 · 3 answers · asked by Lost. at. Sea. 7

2007-03-11 13:24:10 · 5 answers · asked by Alex 2

I am trying to find out what this salt water aquarium thing is. I have them in my tank. The worm has a head like a sea apple, the body is slimmer than a pencil and is redish-brown and transparent offset coloration. It uses the tentecles (like on an anemone or sea apple) to crawl around the leaves and rest of the tank. When it is scared it will pull back, like a feather duster, but w/o a tube to go into. I can take pics and send if it will help. I dont think they are harmfull to the tank. Please let me know if you know what it is. I haven't seen them anywhere in the inverts section of any Website. I have some regular clear ones as well. I think they came in on the live rock and took a while 'til I could see them or something. I don't know how else they could have gotten there.

2007-03-11 13:18:36 · 5 answers · asked by Hot_Amigo 1

I have a goldfish, and were changing the water now. b we cant find that stuff that takes out the chlorine. (u know that liquid stuff?) And i have this stuff called REPTISAFE that i use for my gecko. It takes out the chlorine in her water. i dont know if i can use it, cuz its for reptiles and terrariums...can i use it? i only have 1 goldfish...10gal tank...

Plz no guesses i need a solid and SURE yes or no answer!!


thanks so much

ps. theres only a little bit of water in there, and theres a filter too

2007-03-11 13:17:17 · 7 answers · asked by Tigers Gal! 4

2007-03-11 13:15:13 · 3 answers · asked by Alex 2

2007-03-11 13:14:06 · 8 answers · asked by Alex 2

I have two male bettas that have been in the same 10 gallon tank for about 2 weeks now. They have seen eachother and have even swam right by each other. They have never flared at each other or anything, though they did flare at my two other swordtail fish. I was changing tank mates when they were put together and now that i see they do fine together, i am thinking about just leaving them with eachother. I kno its not the best idea but i was just wondering whats going on.

2007-03-11 12:55:17 · 6 answers · asked by Alex 2

some one in a different question said to put cat fish in with your goldfish to keep the bottm clean...how large of a tank dose a cat fish need to live in?

2007-03-11 12:53:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have just added my clownfish to my tank 2 days ago. My tank was cycled and all my readings zero they were going fine swimming around and having a great time. Yesterday my nitrite reading started to rise so i did a 25% water change. When i got up this morning they were both in the top corner or the tank not doing much. Are they okay??

2007-03-11 12:45:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

1- whats the best kind of powerfilter i can get i was thinking of getting a biowheel but im not 100% sure i should get it if theres any better power filter.
2-How can i make sure that my peacocks eat only veggies when they eat so voraciously and are mixed with other fish who do need meaty foods?
3-I have a pregnant swordtail(i know she's pregnant because of black blotch near anal fin and her belly is huge) and it's been about 2 months since she's been like that. Can i expect a delivery soon? Also should i stick her in a breeder now or after the 1st baby is born?

2007-03-11 12:22:21 · 3 answers · asked by Sam 2

My gourmis keep on eating the flakes too fast.

2007-03-11 12:14:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

the amonia level in my tank is fine... so is the PH... what else could be the reason they are up there with their mouths out of the water? I'm worried..

2007-03-11 11:58:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-11 11:29:36 · 7 answers · asked by kylie__e 2

I Have A Female And My Friend Has A Male. What Are The Prefered Conditions?

2007-03-11 11:27:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-11 11:26:17 · 4 answers · asked by cefurx 1

This is a question for you guys to answer for yourselves.
Let us pretend you had 1 million dollars and you were told you can buy anything involving fresh water fish(tank, fish, filter, gravel, plants, etc..) how would you spend the money, what fish would you buy. Write in this post what you would do and be extremely descriptive i want to know what everyone thinks a good fish tank will be. Also try to be reasonable with the tank size dont tell me 5gbchillion gallon tank.

2007-03-11 11:24:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you could tell me anything you know about sailfish, that would be great. If you know how fast they are, tell me too pleez!

2007-03-11 10:56:49 · 3 answers · asked by Brianna 1

Let me share this with you. I was clearing out my garden pond yesterday at 4.30pm, and took out a great clump of overgrown oxygenating plant. I checked through it to see if any of my 3 goldfish were in it, and I could not see any. Leaving this clump on the path until today (5pm), I saw to my horror one of my prized fish lying amongst the now dry plants - itself dry and splatered with dirt. I picked it up ready to give it a sad but honory burial, when I noticed a small movement. With that, I placed it back in the water, and within 30 minutes,it was swimming with his two mates again. Now how on earth can a fish survive for 24 hours out of water? Answer me that, oh wise ones. I now call this fish David Blane. His next trick is to survive a fish soup, boiled in a saucepan for 20 minutes - only kiddin'!! The pond story is true - honest!

2007-03-11 10:51:04 · 27 answers · asked by baldyoldgit 2

This happens when I wash the tank and yes, I have indeed used soap but I rinse well. Ummm, but even adding new fish, they die and their bodies do curve. Why is this? Anyone that can help me out I really appreciate it. :)

2007-03-11 10:42:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my friend's pet goldfish just died and since we burried it, he hasn't stopped crying. Now ,we may be friends but I don't think i can take one more: "And i remember the time when he did a back flip..." i keep telling him he can always get a new one but he's acting like they were freakin married.

I don't say this often but: Help?

2007-03-11 10:35:19 · 11 answers · asked by Stevie F 4

I put my sick female Betta fish in a seperate tank and treated the water with BettaFix Remedy. Now the originally white fuzz on her body turned yellow... should I be worried or is that a sighn that she is getting better?

2007-03-11 10:30:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 5 gallon tank and three Betta fishes in it since 2 weeks. I have those Aqua Plus drops for my Marineland tank. Once I treat the water, how soon can I put the water in the tank with my fish? Do I need to wait ?

2007-03-11 10:14:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been trying to find the most healthy diet for my betta, but to no avail. Help?

2007-03-11 09:59:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i use a canister filter/ tank is six months old

2007-03-11 09:57:13 · 15 answers · asked by JAMES C 2