Fish - May 2007

2007-05-21 08:15:39 · 36 answers · asked by marm 1

Do you think the 1 inch of fish per gallon rule is accurate?

If no, what "rule" would you consider accurate?


thanks

2007-05-21 07:58:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have read in many places such as liveaquaria.com and about.com that Guppies can live from 64-82F...

Is this true?

If yes, could I keep a few in a non heated 5 gallon tank?


thanks

2007-05-21 07:56:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am thinking of having a small marin tank so i want to know if i have live rock and live sand do i need a skimmer...? and how can i make live sand...?
please help me....!!!

2007-05-21 07:39:27 · 4 answers · asked by jone 1

What is the average lifespan for:

Neon tetra
Zebra danio
Khuli loaches
Swordtails
Cherry barbs
Gold barbs
Guppies

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

2007-05-21 07:37:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just purchased 3 Black Skirt Tetras for my new aquarium, and they seem to be chasing each other and sometimes even nipping. I was under the impression that Tetras were peaceful, community starter fish, so I am surprised by this aggression. How can I prevent it?

2007-05-21 06:56:16 · 13 answers · asked by Emily E 1

my fish pond water from going "murky", it can stay clear for a while, then goes yucky, we clean the pond out, and sometimes it will stay clear for weeks, other times it looks yucky again straight after, i am sure the fish are going to pack their bags and leave home soon!!!

2007-05-21 06:48:59 · 11 answers · asked by captain jack 4

2007-05-21 06:37:38 · 12 answers · asked by deren67 1

My sister just bought me a blue lobster with pink dots on his tail.She doesn't remenber what kind of lobster he is,and I would like to look up his proper care.Does anyone have any ideas on what spiecies he might be?

2007-05-21 06:31:01 · 4 answers · asked by smallish baby budge 2

I am going to be setting up a 55 gallon and I am still working on planting my 29 gallon the way I want it. I was looking at foreground plants and found some interesting carpeting plants but I'm not sure if there would be any benefit to adding these to my aquarium. Adding them looks like it would make vaccuming my gravel more of a chore than it should be.

2007-05-21 06:28:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some of my fishes have been falling ill and dying of some cause......and now, my tank is suddenly full of tiny worms that look like threads that move!!

Can someone please help me....what should i do.....do i need to remove the fish for a wile???

2007-05-21 05:54:50 · 10 answers · asked by goldenswan2001 1

We found our approx. 8" pleco on the floor when we woke up 2 mornings ago. He thrashed when picked up so we put him back in the tank. I immediately put in some stress coat and a little salt, and later fed him some blood worms. After a few hours he seemed to be doing okay, even attaching to the side, but now his fins and skin are sloughing, full of holes and generally look terrible. He just lays at the bottom of the tank and rarely moves, but is still breathing and briefly sucked on an algae wafer last night. We don't know how long he was out of the water. Does anyone know how long a pleco can be out and survive, and how can I further treat him at this point? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

2007-05-21 05:52:45 · 7 answers · asked by Sheri 1

2007-05-21 05:50:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I`m planning a 240 gallon salt or fresh water tank. My question is should I have the tank drilled for overflow`s just in case I do decide to start a saltwater tank in the future? Will these overflows help or hurt on a freshwater tank? What kind of filter would you recommend for a freshwater or salt water tank? Any help would be appreciated, Thanks.

2007-05-21 05:48:36 · 5 answers · asked by Jason R 1

2007-05-21 05:46:01 · 5 answers · asked by kinkaid 1

2007-05-21 05:40:57 · 10 answers · asked by nikki 1

I had 2 decorations in my tank and he decited to go up in the decoration. He then gets stuck and cant come out then i have to break the decor. to get him out and i cant not put anything in the tank at all because they need a shelter or hiding place or something like that.

2007-05-21 05:24:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Toman fish is a predator type that have black/white stripes on it.. mine is green/blue/black stripes. i always feed my Toman with small fish like Karok Fish and sometime catfish.

2007-05-21 05:03:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-21 04:58:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 2 common goldfish. 1 male 1 year, 1 female 6 years, both under 4 inches but the female is about twice the male size. Everytime I feed them the male always gets to the food first even though the food is scattered around the tank. The male, I think, is eating too much. How do I make sure that the female & male get the right amount of food??? I use a straw to attach some flake food to the end of it and place it slightly under the water to give to the female but she's scared of getting it. The male swims up to it a takes it sometimes. The female is scared. I soak some flakes so they sink to the bottom where the female is but the male always gets to them first.

Is it okay to feed the fish every other day???

Also, why do my fish follow each other??? First it was the male following the female, now it's vice-versa and they switch often. What does this mean if it means anything at all.

Thanks for your help.

2007-05-21 04:58:33 · 5 answers · asked by MusicalHeart 5

hi is my tank over stocked i have 7 guppies 3 males 4 females 4 neon tetras 2 corydoras and an angelfish in my aquarium which is 15 gallons at the moment im not planning to upgrade my aquarium and i know that angelfish need to be in a 30 gallon but i only have 1 angel fish will it grow bigger or will it stay small please help

2007-05-21 04:48:35 · 8 answers · asked by Orhan K 2

I have two common goldfish (1 male, over 1 year, about 2 inchs.) and (1 female, 6 years, about 3 1/2 inchs) which I just got on Saturday from a friend. They are in a 10 gallon tank right now. I also have a 6 gallon tank which a male Betta is in now.

Questions:

1. I need a new filter, what are the best ones for a 10 gallon tank??? I think my tank needs more oxygen.

2. When doing a water change, how much should I do (15% - 30%) and how often???

3. If there is poo that I can get from the tank, should I take it out??? It's floating on the top.

4. How do I do water changes, seriously???

5. When doing a water change for my goldfishies can I place the goldfishes in the 6 gallon tank (which the Betta is in right now) and move the Betta to a smaller tank temporarily???
Basically, will it be okay to put the goldfishes in Betta fish tank water???

6. Should I remove and clean some of the gravel then return it???

Answer whatever you want. Thanks for your help.

2007-05-21 04:41:01 · 6 answers · asked by MusicalHeart 5

My largest tank is a 55 gallon - I want a 100 gallon or larger freshwater tank as my next one (so addictive!) but want to make sure I know what I am doing before I begin. Things I have no knowledge of - overflow - canister filters - protein skimmers - and well, anything else that I don't need with my 55 and smaller tanks. Please provide any information you have and links if possible.

2007-05-21 04:03:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi im thinking of getting a Golden apple snail, For my 20 gallon, It has a fluval4 filter/pump and the fish are :
1 male betta
4 male platies
And would it be ok to put a snail in with them/ And any good/bad facts about these snails, Do you suggest i get one?

2007-05-21 03:59:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there any species of crab that I would be able to put into a community tank? Or will they just eat the fish?

2007-05-21 03:11:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i no this isnt true that there gasping fo air because only bettas can do that i think itts because my filter makes alot of bubbles on the top and i think they think its food but they do this all day

2007-05-21 03:02:07 · 10 answers · asked by ryanderhino 1

I just was given a brand new fluval 205 canister filter. I am trying to find someone who might have experience with both types of filters and can tell me why cansiters are better (if they are) than others. I currently use pengiun bio wheel filters.

2007-05-21 02:50:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tried products like 'had a snail' and it killed alot of my fish...rats! Any help will be appreciated.

2007-05-21 01:12:54 · 6 answers · asked by M. W 2

do we have to store live rock in water!!!
and what is the purpus of cycling a tank after we will chang all the water,will the bactira die?

2007-05-21 00:45:54 · 3 answers · asked by jone 1

1)what are different between diodon holacanthus and sea urchin?
2) does anyone hear pterois volitan, spot fish, genuine porgy?
3)can u show me these five picture of ocean animal?

2007-05-21 00:10:10 · 1 answers · asked by appealingexcited 1