Fish - May 2007

I have only a few fish, guppys, neons, cory cats. 150 Gal tank with slate rock, gravel and sand. Live plants (one type, momo?) Fern like straight growing, 74" max. I had an issue with algae, first thin black then green then thick spongy green, now thin and thick green with the bearded brown on EVERYTHING.
Water test says, Nitrate is 0, Nitrite is 0, Hardness is 120ppm, Alka/Buff is 120ppm, pH is looking like 8.4, Ammonia is 0.
Ugh......Am I going Brackish?! What do I do. Add pHMinus? then what? I can buy fish,shrimp and plants for the algae issue as well as scrubbing, but dude, whats up with my water! Could extra conditioner help this? My main issue was and acted like Nitrate issues, but does not seem to be it.

2007-05-22 05:24:43 · 2 answers · asked by M&M 2

My three year old pored hand sanitizer in my fish tank this morning! I did not realize what had transpired for at least 10 to 15 minutes I took the fish out but I don't know if there is any hope, should I clean the tank and put them back right away or should I wait a few days to use the same tank again?

2007-05-22 04:45:58 · 14 answers · asked by Dee M 1

I'm going to try raising and breeding Altum Angels. So I'm looking for F1 or wild caught young Altum Angels. Thank you for your help.

2007-05-22 04:41:31 · 1 answers · asked by fishbarn 5

I got some fish in the pond and also in a tank in the house, and I was just thinking to myself the other day... don't they get bored?

I mean all they do is just swim around aimlessly in the same bit of water all day, the only other things being eating once a day and occasionally trying to hump each other.

Is that really enough to keep them amused? Or is boredom only a human trait?

2007-05-22 04:04:05 · 29 answers · asked by Ivor Hugh G.Rection 6

My fish (I only own one) is surrounded by white stuff. I think his scales are shedding, but he's my first fish, so I'm not sure. There's also a long white strand (not the best description) hanging near his bottom back fin. Can anyone tell me if this is natural or if he's sick? What should I do if he is sick?

2007-05-22 03:03:42 · 7 answers · asked by Psycho Scribe 2

How much activated carbon should I have for a 30g tank, how often should I replace it?

2007-05-22 02:15:45 · 8 answers · asked by hhhhhhh 2

Any suggestions on what type of fish? Should I leave the light on all weekend for it since it will be pitch black? What type of food or just feed it good Friday and Monday?

2007-05-22 02:03:11 · 23 answers · asked by gobucks740 1

Does anyone have any idea what is wrong with them and maybe how to solve the problem please? hopefully it wont be too serious. My son will be distraught if they die, somebody Pleeeeease help us.

2007-05-22 01:49:02 · 4 answers · asked by pepsimax1978 1

I have a 2.5 gallon tank I started up about two or three weeks ago. I had a small bout of ich that I successfully treated last week with QuickCure. Now the surface of the tank has this fine, velvety cloud on top which I don't remember being there before. I put in a fresh filter bag. Am I just being paranoid or is there something I should be aware of. Thanks!

2007-05-22 01:23:12 · 6 answers · asked by Markarian 2

i have just moved into new home there is a pond in the garden it is 20ft long 8ft wide and about 4ft deep i know nothing about keeping fish in a pond it is a very cloudy green in colour and the fish seem to be gulping along the suface i've been told there is not enough oxygen in the water. There is a filter tank in the garage this is crystal clear but the water in the pond is not can anyone help?

2007-05-22 01:22:47 · 6 answers · asked by LEE G 1

hi, i askd a Q about how many fish i couild have in my 58lt marine tank,,,a few people wrote back saying that its far too small and so on...but i was wondering if that is true,,,why do leading petshops have these tanks for sale??

i have also been told that a clownfish tank should be NO LESS than 30 lt


so why am i getting told its far too small?

thanx

2007-05-21 23:30:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

it has a red ring on 1 eye. there are 4 other goldfish in the tank & they are quite active.

2007-05-21 20:15:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had this beautiful for a month or more now but still fail to identify its breed.I have taken care of it the way most cyprinids are cared for because it has a cyprinid look, I'm assuming its from that family.However, I need a zoom down on its species to fully understand its needs.Apologies for the headless shot by the way, it swims fast.

http://sg.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/laurenzooveree/detail?.dir=/a472scd&.dnm=f087scd.jpg&.src=ph

2007-05-21 16:59:32 · 15 answers · asked by Laurenzo O 2

can you put cichlid sand with a beta? like the sand will it hurt them?

2007-05-21 16:41:33 · 4 answers · asked by cruch4snsb 1

my fist tank is getting verry cloudy and i cleaned it this saturday !!!!!!!!!!HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-05-21 16:33:04 · 7 answers · asked by MADDIE M 1

MY FISH TANK KEEPS GETTING CLOUDY AND I CLEAN IT EVERY WEEK,IT HAS A BUBBLE MAKER BUT NO FILTER very CONCERNED!!!HELP

2007-05-21 16:22:30 · 10 answers · asked by MADDIE M 1

As stupid as that question may sound, any fishies I've ever kept [goldfishies] would start getting sick after a month. Any ideas on how to keep fish alive longer?

2007-05-21 16:22:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two goldfish: Klouse and Goldie and a little over a month ago I noticed that one of Goldies eyes were bugged out. I asked a question and was told that it was more than likely Popeye, I even called the petstore and they agreed. So I bought a pkg of Maracyn-two by Mardel to treat it. I treated both fish, since they share the tank and the petstore said it would be best. Well about a day or two before I got the meds Goldie got a 'zit' like thing right above her eye. The petstore and you all agreed it was due to the popeye. So anyway, I treated both the fish with 2 treatments of the medication. And inbetween the treatments I cleaned 1/2 the tank of water like told and did exactly as directed. Well just like 10 minutes ago I went to feed the fish and looked in the tank. Normally, I just feed them, don’t pay much attention to them. Well anyways I noticed that she had the white ‘zit’ like thing again, it had went away. And her eye appeared large again, but it never really went down. I called my husband into look and he noticed that Klouse’s eyes are both popped out. I have no idea what to do. Should I treat them again? I plan on calling the pet store in the morning. I know that if left untreated it can be fatal and it can also turn into something else, not sure of name, which can be transmitted to humans. So, the question is, what should I do? My husband suggested just flushing them, but I love all animals, I just can’t kill them….

2007-05-21 16:11:09 · 7 answers · asked by Jessica 6

2007-05-21 16:01:05 · 5 answers · asked by wwe4life1 1

i have a tank with cosmo (somthing like that) goldfish and the water temp changes so much during the day cuz i go to schoo so i cant keep on a fan or anything in the morning my tanks reall cold and at night its pretty warm how do i make it so its always the same temp?

2007-05-21 15:33:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-21 15:31:59 · 9 answers · asked by None 4

Just Starting out with a 65 gallon tank... I just bought a Rena XP3 and any advice would help out..

2007-05-21 15:20:15 · 5 answers · asked by following2dp 2

Does anybody have a free or cheap fish tank that are willing to give away? I'll pay for the shipping. I can't pick it up unless it's near columbus ohio. Preferably with stand and preferably 20 gallons and up. If you have one that you're willing to give away please let me know! Thanks!

2007-05-21 15:04:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-21 14:45:07 · 3 answers · asked by bigboyj766 1

i also have a male betta fish whos pretty calm and doenst even freak out when i put him infront of mirros is there ant way i could but him in there

2007-05-21 14:23:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the short term money yes. In the long education.Ive heard that in Afghanistan 1/3 are illiterate,that scares me worse than any terrorist although they probably are in thatgroup already. from our side too many corporate agendas.

2007-05-21 13:57:58 · 5 answers · asked by steve-bob 1

And how many times a day should you feed them?

I'm worried my husband is overfeeding them. He's worried about them going hungry.

2007-05-21 13:54:32 · 12 answers · asked by Emily E 1

Yesterday I saw in an aquarium at the school where I work a roughly fist-sized black creature covered in 3"- to 4"-long spikes, with a few red markings on the body. It was a salt water tank. Can anybody tell me what it is?

2007-05-21 13:43:38 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3

saltwater aquariums

2007-05-21 13:29:33 · 7 answers · asked by Vincent D 1

Trying to figure out what's going on with my Molly's and Swordtail. My Black Molly appears to have its belly area deflated and "sits" on the bottom. My Silver Molly swims/treads vertically and also appears to have its belly area deflated. My swordtail won't get off the bottom and appears to have his belly deflated.

Everyone else in the community appear to be doing fine.

All chemistry levels in the tank are within my test kits guidelines except for Nitrate (I've asked how to reduce under separate question). Not too far over 40ppm though.

I'd consider my tank's up-keep fairly good so I'm thinking it's not a water chemistry issue.

My fish keeping books only mention fish diseases that deal with visible parasites.

I caught a brief article on swim bladder infections. I don't have a lot of experience with disease other than the usual (ick).

Can anyone please be so kind as to elaborate? Maybe with a diagnosis or treatment recommendation?

Thank you kindly.

2007-05-21 13:19:19 · 5 answers · asked by Popnfresh 2