Fish - May 2007

I need some help, fast! I did a recent nitrate/nitrite test after a lot of work on my fish tank, and my tests have been running up a high level of nitrite. (Somewhere between 0.5 - 1.5 ppm) Which is really stressing me out!! I just did a partial water change (~30%) yesterday, but today, I still have that same value for the nitrite! How should I lower it?? I've just done a 90% water change about a week ago too, so I really don't know how much a water change might help...

I did purchase live bacteria (bottled) a short time ago, because our bio-filter is a month or so new, and I think my nitrite levels are because of the new filter. So I've bought the bacteria, and I've added doses twice now, the last dose just on Sunday.

I'm wondering, with these high levels of nitrite, should I add some more bacteria? Is there any risk to possibly adding TOO much bacteria?? What are other possible solutions??
Please respond soon! Thanks!

2007-05-02 09:24:01 · 4 answers · asked by tien 3

My betta had a little white bump last week Today i went to feed her and its now an opon wound. What do i do????

2007-05-02 09:22:29 · 7 answers · asked by Gina 2

how does one go about becoming an aquarium cleaner?

2007-05-02 09:00:44 · 5 answers · asked by rocky l 1

It was a little like a mini sting ray, with a circular sucking bit, and a little tail at the back. The disc shaped bit was the bit that sucked. The aquatics person told me it was a suckerfish, and he said a name beginning with B, then suckerfish. Please tell me what it is!

2007-05-02 08:48:58 · 10 answers · asked by wildbeauty123 2

now its time to fill it with water, but wait. i now need to spend another $200 bucks to get a r/o system? what the hell, I never my aquariums growing up being so pricey to get started. is there any other options for filling it up? can i but the water somewhere, or do i have to make my own?

2007-05-02 08:42:13 · 10 answers · asked by twelvesecranger 2

It is 60 L, and is never less than 21, and can go higher than 23 in the summer. Thanks! x

2007-05-02 08:29:36 · 2 answers · asked by wildbeauty123 2

2007-05-02 07:32:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What kind of tank did you have them in and how long did they live?

2007-05-02 07:09:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard that if you keep your tank at a constant 80 degrees then Ich can't survive in the tank. Is this true? Are there any ways you can help prevent fish from getting it?

2007-05-02 06:45:52 · 6 answers · asked by LuvinLife 4

i have a Pearl scale Goldfish and he likes small gaps, and he managed to wedge himself inbetween the filter and the side of the tank,upsidedown!! so as soon as i saw him i moved the filter and he swam off, i could see where he had got himself stuck he had taken off alot of his scales, and damaged the front of his fin. But despite that he seemed fine and swam away as nothing had happened, this was a week ago. over the last few days he looks as thought he is developing fish-rot, his top fin is flaking away and he is hanging around at the top of the tank hardly moving, but still alive. i feel so helpless and guilty like i could have done something to prevent this. i can't stand watching him die, im even considering flushing down the toilet.help?!

2007-05-02 06:40:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

IS IT ADVISIBLE TAT I CAN GET AN AQURIUM IN TAT SHAPE? CAN IT HOLD THE PRESSURE OF THE WATER AS A RECTANGLE OR SQUARE ON DOES????? KINDLY GUIDE ME... EXPERTS NEED YOUR HELP

2007-05-02 06:34:32 · 6 answers · asked by baru 1

2007-05-02 06:12:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have several male betas in different water bowls.. I just cleaned out all of there bowls and want to know if it is okay to sit them in the sun outside (in their water bowls of course)? I put netting on top of all of the bowls so nothing can get in there. I've heard that the sun makes them more active and enhances their color..
Thanks in advance.

2007-05-02 04:43:42 · 5 answers · asked by Legs 4

2007-05-02 04:23:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Isn't that a little ironic?

2007-05-02 04:01:29 · 14 answers · asked by Alex F 2

My mom wants a fish tank for her birthday. Si I am getting her a 10 gallon one and she has well water but it is full of iron. Can I use this water in the tank? Or do I need cleaner water? I get my water from our spring , do I need to take some water to her for her tank? Or buy special chemicals for it? TIA!

2007-05-02 03:47:16 · 5 answers · asked by LuvinLife 4

hi everyone, i have a few tiger oscars and i have just noticed that they all have small pinpricks in thier heads. is this hith disease because i am not sure if they were always there. the oscars behave completely normal, theyre very active. the water is frequently changed and i never give them feeder fish. so yeah any one know how to tell if my fish have hole in the head disease and if so how to treat it. thanks

2007-05-02 02:26:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just wondering how long does it take befor the babby take to become free swimers ...

2007-05-02 00:14:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our school fish is dying with it and we want to know if we can help him...

2007-05-02 00:11:35 · 7 answers · asked by helenatipper 1

i would consider myself of intermediate level of fish keeping..the 5 gallon tank is for my daughter, i have a large red devil of my own and love large chiclids but cant think of any small interesting fsh that would go nicely w a small tank,,i was thinking maybe a dwarf gourami,,any suggestions

2007-05-01 22:37:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay so I bought some new guppies today (3 total- 2 males, 1 female). I added 2 tablespoons of the aquarium salt like it said on the package into my 10 gallon tank but as I was reading online I found that only 1 tablespoon was needed to take care of the guppies. Will they be okay? Also the female is pregnant. How long does it usually take for them to give birth. Also is it a live birth or is it egg? Just curious.... THANKS!!!

2007-05-01 16:49:53 · 11 answers · asked by Nicci 1

I have a fancy guppy that has been sitting on the bottom of the tank and breathing quickly for about a month. I recently added two guppies to the tank, thinking it was a community issue, but it hasn't gotten better. The levels are fine, I do regular water changes, but the water seems a little cloudy. The other two guppies are doing fine so far. Any suggestions?

2007-05-01 16:26:11 · 9 answers · asked by Ben A 1

From what I understand, my fish is so agressive (undulated trigger) that it will try to kill / eat anything that moves. So is there a way for me to control the algae without having to scrub it out myself?

Or is there any kind of algae eater that will be able to put up with the trigger?

2007-05-01 16:13:50 · 10 answers · asked by I-Love-GM 2

i just bought a2 gold fish and one hads a big belly and an hour ago small bubble looking thing floted to the to and i was wondering if that my be eggs from the gold fish and if it is what do i do about it

2007-05-01 16:10:19 · 3 answers · asked by Angela T 1

Or can they do fine with a lower oxygen level in their little tank?

2007-05-01 16:01:33 · 13 answers · asked by The GMC 6

i have put them in a baby net in the tank for now. how do i care for them. what should i do from here to keep them alive and well.

2007-05-01 15:49:02 · 4 answers · asked by CYNDIE S 3

her gravid spot is just as big as before birth... and they can hold for multi. days after birth because I was out of town so there is a three day window she could have birthed in I just know they where there when I came back

2007-05-01 15:46:40 · 2 answers · asked by abizzy916 1

i had a very bad ammonia spike in my 35 gal.tank. amonia is now fine, but i am still doing a lot of water changes trying to get the nitrite under control. change the water, its fine for a few days then back up.all the water changing is bringing ph levels down. now at 6.8. is this a safe level or should i boost ph. also how do i get nitirite unde control.

2007-05-01 15:45:57 · 3 answers · asked by CYNDIE S 3

LIKE EATING ITS PREY AND JUST PLAIN LIVING!?

2007-05-01 15:34:46 · 8 answers · asked by pattyswhacked 2

The eggs have been sitting in the tank for about 3 days.

2007-05-01 15:27:54 · 3 answers · asked by Sleepwalk 1