Fish - April 2007

2007-04-16 21:14:35 · 10 answers · asked by jazz 1

I am getting a 65 gallon freshwater tank. I want it to look like a saltwater tank but without all the hassle. Any suggestions on what would make it look like a saltwater tank? I was already thinking about white rocks and fake anemone type things. Any cool fish that are colorful and would go together? I don't really want cichlids because they all basically look the same. Any good websites to get fish stuff?

2007-04-16 20:47:25 · 5 answers · asked by Eric F 1

This is for a 20gallon Saltwater Fish and Liverock with Snails crabs shrimp only.

Im not going out and buy the speacial live corals. Im only going to have the coralline algae from my live rocks.

So here's the question. I have a bag of CaribSea Aragonite Formula Crushed Coral.

Im being told to get it out of my aquarium and put in CaribSea Arag-Alive.

Not for the bactira on it but becuase in a few months the crushed coral will cause a nitrate buildup then mess up my ph.

Should I be worried and go coral diving into my tank to get it all or just not worry about it.

Also I have to add no fish or inverts or Liverock is in my tank yet. Just saltwater mechanical filters and the crushed coral.

Thank you

Im crossing my fingers

2007-04-16 19:08:11 · 4 answers · asked by Cammy 2

2007-04-16 17:46:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't say for sure he has tail rot since it has no discoloration or graying around the frayed edges. I've read it is possible for bettas to bite and self mutilate their fins and tail upon times of stress and what have you.

From one day to the next he has some shredded and fraying on the top edge of his tail and a small hole.

My question is whether anyone thinks it *is* in fact tail rot or if it is possibly a result of him biting his tail. I've had him for 4 months now and do full water changes weekly in his 1 gal home. I always add Aquarium Salt and dechlorinate his water.

Is there any tried and tusted remedies to promote regrowth? I just bought and treated him with "Splinded Betta's Betta Fix" tonight.

I just noticed the fraying today so I think it is safe to say he'll recover. He's still fairly active but isn't quite as piggish as normal with his food. I did get him to flare and put on a show today for me. Maybe he isn't as sick as I think?

Any help will be appreciated.

2007-04-16 17:08:31 · 6 answers · asked by real_classy_gal 2

its always just staying in one place , never moving. i have to wake it up to feed it ....
so wat should i do?
clean the bowl more often ?
Feed it less?
Is it too old?(2 years old now)

2007-04-16 17:05:28 · 10 answers · asked by soffee 1

My grandma agreed to take care of 2 (20cm or 8inches) goldfish for a friend for one month because she wanted to go on vacation. We were given a 4 gallon (i think, from looking at pictures), a little pump and some fish food (no water filter). We filled the tank with Toronto, Canada tap water. We were told to feed the goldfish 1 meal a day.

These two goldfish were raised for 10 years by my grandma's friend in the same conditions. We raised them for about 2 weeks. Then one day, I woke up to find one of them laid on its side at the bottom of the tank and by night, the other was also. After a few more hours, the two fish passed away.

I was shocked! How could the 2 goldfish, raised in the same condition for 10 years, die at this moment? what on earth happened?!

2007-04-16 16:54:07 · 16 answers · asked by sweetmusic 2

Just getting ready to set up a new tank and want an Oscar. Should I get 1 or 2 Oscars? And can any other fish live with them so the tank has some different fish?

2007-04-16 16:43:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok i bought a molly fish that was already pregnant from the pet store she is white with orange on her tail and orange just on the top of her back so i can see the gravid spot very well, i have had her now for like 3wks.she is extremley huge and her belly is squared off,but her gravid spot is completley orange except for maybe 1 or 2 black dots in there.can she deliver like this or does her gravid spot have to be dark????the gravid spot hasnt changed in the past 2 weeks so i dont know if this is just the color of the babies or what..do you think i need to move her in a breeding tank yet or wait til the gravid spot is completley black...by the way i have been monitoring the gravid spot and in 2 weeks she has only developed 2 black dots...what do i do

2007-04-16 16:42:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i saved 6 little ones i mean big then are about my pinky nail long each they were about 40 days inside the stumach of the mom fish is this y they so big because they were in there so long and when will then get more color or what ever theyre born with they stay with

2007-04-16 16:23:24 · 4 answers · asked by Susan H 2

What are some plants that I could put in the water with my beta fish? Could I put the fish in a large vase with just any flowers (carnations, roses)?
Good suggestions, please.

2007-04-16 16:07:46 · 7 answers · asked by a person 3

Please just answers from people that know.
Have two oscars (6 in). One was beating up the other pretty bad, so I seperated them. Also, the one stopped eating. Now the one that was getting picked on will still not eat. It has been at least a week. I have tried all of her(?) favorite foods. They just float or sink on bye. I know all the space requirements and diet stuff, so please don't walk me through that again. I know that their environment and space is adequit. Any one with GOOD advice would be appreciated. Thanks

2007-04-16 16:01:23 · 6 answers · asked by Jason 2

A friend of mine has a breeding pair of cichlids with some fry to give away. He tells me they are "tiger cichlids" though we all know that common names for the majority of cichlids is useless. He had wrote down the scientific name as it sounded (so it could be anything) but sounded like Pelvichromis Magarnius is what he told me. Of course I can't find it anywhere.

From what I've seen of them they are likely Africans, yellow and black horizontal stripes, no unusual lips or forheads, males and females look much alike.

Any cichlid lovers think they can take a stab at the actual scientific name for me, I'd like to research them before I get them.

Yes, I am an experienced fish keeper, other than the parameters, size and social behaviours for this fish I don't need a lot of other info thanks.

No I don't have any more info on them then what I gave, sorry, I know its a bit vague.

2007-04-16 15:54:56 · 7 answers · asked by Noota Oolah 6

this is more of a rant, but i killed a goldifsh i have had for almost a year yesterday, i took my eyes off the gravel vacuum long enough to make sure the bucket wasnt overflowing and
zphllll-squish dead. there has got to be a better way

i have a heap of tanks and i cant imagine this happening in any other tank, goldfish are just so stupid

2007-04-16 15:48:30 · 7 answers · asked by drezdogge 4

Would you buy one or not, and why? Do you think its wrong?

2007-04-16 15:28:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

do i get like a cup and put little holes in it and tape it so it goes back in the water slower ?

ideas tips advice please

2007-04-16 15:07:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a small male plakat betta, and i am scared of overfeeding it. My friend used to feed it 6-8 bloodworms a day and 2-3 pellets a day. I love this fish and do not want it to die. I have studdied soooooooooo many websites but i have found all different answers. please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

2007-04-16 15:06:37 · 8 answers · asked by nerdy! 5

2007-04-16 15:02:05 · 7 answers · asked by Bring it 1

I just got a male betta, and i would like some helpful tips on taking care of it. Any suggestions?

2007-04-16 14:44:39 · 3 answers · asked by nerdy! 5

I just bought a new filter for my tank, through EVERYTHING out form the old one, almost half my cichlid breed is dead.. i dont know what to do..had my fish for more then a month.
info.
-30G tank
-african cichlids
-temp is correct

HELP MEEEE!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!
I WANNA KNOW IF I CAN TAKE MY OLD FILTER CARTRIDGE WHICH I SEALED IN A BAG, AND THREW OUT IN THE GRABAGE.. AND PUT IT IN THE NEW FILTER TO CREAT HEALTHY BACTERIA AND LOWER AMMONIA LEVELS!
PLEASE&THANKS

2007-04-16 14:39:04 · 5 answers · asked by edward 2

2007-04-16 14:27:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

and can i keep my fish in side while i add it slowly and mix the gravel with the plant substrate??... ill add stress coat


o and please give me the site were i can buy the substrate

thanks


its for plants i want a substrate thatts healthy for my plants to

2007-04-16 14:24:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I put the pregnant guppy in a breeder container, it has the black spot behind it. Is there any other things i should do?

2007-04-16 14:18:05 · 7 answers · asked by Joe B 2

I read something that said that bettas can breathe air too, is that true? Details?

2007-04-16 14:06:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-16 13:34:49 · 11 answers · asked by Matthew T 1

I am trying to move my barbs to another aquarium, but they are too fast! what is the best way to catch that, without stressing them out, like I just did. thanks

2007-04-16 13:33:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-16 13:09:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 18 gallon with:
- 1 ghost shrimp
- 3 guppies; 1 female, 1 prego female, and 1 male
- 2 chinese algae eaters
- 2 neon tetras
- 3 glow light tetras
- 2 rasbora heteromorphas

and a 5 gallon with:
- a dwarf gourami
- a honey sunset gourami
- 2 sunset coral dwarf platies
- 1 fire red dwarf gourami
- 2 ghost shrimp

For anyone who thinks I'm overcrowding, I cant do anything about it and I am not cruel. I had the 18 gallon for 2 months and they are doing fine. I had the 5 gallon for a week and they are doing fine. Anyone who thinks they are overcrowding should read this. Anyone who agrees that you choose the limit of your fish answer this question otherwise dont make mean and saying I'm cruel answers.

2007-04-16 13:08:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

If it is can you please provide some proof

2007-04-16 12:56:18 · 17 answers · asked by fshgfdhsd h 1

I was changing his tank, and he fell out, and i had a hard time getting him back in water, but he's alive, and i'm not sure if he's harmed physically or not, or if it's just a new home he's getting adjusted to. He won't eat. And on top of that, he got his fin stuck in the filter. I turned the filter off, i know they don't need one. How can i make this better for him?

2007-04-16 12:55:06 · 10 answers · asked by Pooja S 1