Fish - June 2007

Hi i have two fish, 1 is sick, one is fine!

i change the water 50%.
I feed them every 2 days.

He is looking pretty sad sitting at the top of the tank not moving(He is alive! cos he moves occasionaly!)

but hes not eating and his fins have become all small and shriveled!

I dont know what to do!

Has the other fish attacked him?

2007-06-10 10:39:08 · 4 answers · asked by Vicky R 1

I have a 29 gallon tank with a few Malwian Cichlids, will they get along with a couple of clown loaches, i need a bottom feader to clean my tank, but not a pleco any suggestions?

2007-06-10 10:30:47 · 8 answers · asked by Tunish305 3

I keep a a trio of guppies (2 females and 1 male) in a 10 gallon tank. Recently I noticed all of them rubbing against the gravel at the bottom of the tank but decided to wait before acting, one of the females also developed white spots on her fins and body, so I segregated her and began treating for Ich. Neither of the other two have developed any white spots, though both are swimming very rapidily from time to time. Both females appear to be pregnant although the one in segregation is at very early stages. As I haven't got any Java moss or hiding places in the tank, would it be safe to move the other pregnant female, who by now is very squared and has a large and dark gravid spot into segregation? Also it's been 3 days since the other female began showing white spots, if none of the other fish have yet are they free of ich? And is the tank clear if I moved the female as soon as I seen the white spots? Any help would be hugely appreciated.

2007-06-10 09:55:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was thinking this for a 30 gallon tank.

3 to 5 turquoise danios 2" each
1 or 2 guppies 2 - 2 1/2" each
1 Mickey mouse platy 2" each
5 to 15 tetras 2 - 3" each
2 to 5 glass catfish 6" or less each
1 to 3 african drawf frogs 1 1/2" each

and acouple of live & fake plants with gravel at the bottom, some rocks and small plant pots for hiding.

What else (if it's not over crowded) can I add???
What are some good slow growing plants (Java Fern) to add???

2007-06-10 09:49:10 · 9 answers · asked by MusicalHeart 5

Ever since I took that parasite out of my tank yesterday. My fish all have been sitting on the gravel... They dont look injured or sick, but they never used to just sit either! Did I catch the parasite too late?

2007-06-10 09:40:29 · 3 answers · asked by Mindy R 1

I know plenty of other fish that are as beautiful, as bettas, like guppies, and tetras. Fish like guppies and tetras, are as easy to care for.

2007-06-10 09:23:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a single male betta fish in a 1/2 gallon tank. On the surface of the water (along the rim of the water surface) are small bubbles. Many of them seem to be clumped together. Do you know what this about?

2007-06-10 09:16:40 · 7 answers · asked by qanda15 2

Which snails survive best in a goldfish tank that is kept at 72 degrees fahrenheit/ 22 degrees celsius?

Does any one know if aquarium salt, ammonia, or anything else that will kill a freshwater snail?

Also what about a snail for a betta tank kept at 78 degrees fahrenheit/ 26 degrees celsius that does not get too big?

2007-06-10 08:36:22 · 5 answers · asked by Mack 4

i have 3 albino corys and 2 peppers corys a betta abd 3 apple snails the albinos anr awleys playing but the pepperd corys stay under this rock any help to get them to get out

2007-06-10 08:30:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my flower horn looks like his eyez are like popping out.
u know like sticking way outta of his head.
whats wrong with him??
3 year with him sooo far

2007-06-10 08:30:03 · 4 answers · asked by Gary M 1

I have freshwater fish, guppies. This is a brand new tank due to the last set dying because,(the pet store said), the tank was too small. Now I have a 10 gallon tank and every couple of days, I find a dead fish. I keep the temp. between 78 and 80 degrees. I am careful about how much I feed them. I used distilled water when I started the tank. I know it is pass the new tank stage. I am just lost as to what is killing them. If anyone can help me figure this out, please email me. The tank was a birthday gift for my son for his birthday, he earned it by A, B honor roll and I don't want him to come home to all his fish being dead again.
Any help would be just wonderful, Thanks! Oh and the PH is correct too.

2007-06-10 08:04:06 · 14 answers · asked by LilbitFiery:) 3

what is the best fish to add to my 8 neon tetras that will not cause harm or chaos in my tank

2007-06-10 07:52:37 · 6 answers · asked by smurfty@sbcglobal.net 1

in my 20 gal I already have 3 albino corys 2 pepperd corys 3 apple snails and a betta (peaceful betta)

2007-06-10 07:52:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My other half recently bought a fish tank for us... We have several species of fish in there. I have a few questions...

our tank is 32" long, 12" wide, 15" tall
We have a female swordtail and a male swordtail.
1 Ruby shark.
about 10 male guppies.
an upside down catfish
a corydorus catfish
about 8 neon tetra
about 12 harlequins
5 danios

Yesterday two male guppies would not leave the female swordtail alone... kept following her... is it possible to breed to types of fish...

another question is how long is a female fish (any species)pregnant for

are babies likely to live within our tank if we do not seperate them... we have many many many plants and a couple rocks...

any other interesting facts about these specific fish would be most kind

2007-06-10 07:28:30 · 6 answers · asked by Linds 2

I am removing my rocks and replacing with sand. Im wuestioning this because Im unsure of how to clean it? Do I just use my rock syphon to clean the sand? Also Im thinking about leaving a layer of the rock under the sand for my live plants, is this a good idea?

Thanks!

2007-06-10 07:27:46 · 7 answers · asked by Susy_Q 3

O.K. do I need to move my Betta Male to a smaller container and just use the aquairum for other fish. That is what I am hearing from most of you. Thanks for the answers!!

2007-06-10 07:18:54 · 7 answers · asked by Nancy L 3

2007-06-10 07:07:18 · 24 answers · asked by steve y 1

I have 1 fantail-goldfish, 1 subuschkisn. they are in the gold fish family. Then I have 1 molly and 1 sword-tail fish. The rest are community, and all of the fish listed stay togather in a 55 gallon tank. I also have a 10 gallon tank with two RED OSCAR'S inside of it, let me know if any of the fish can go with them as well, or any communite fish. I have almost all of them I think, or at-least the most popular one's. (should I get a 29 gallon tank for the mis-matched fish?)

2007-06-10 06:16:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need one that doesnt need to be in a group of its own species

2007-06-10 05:35:41 · 13 answers · asked by ryanderhino 1

It's a 10 gal any sugestions??

2007-06-10 05:33:13 · 19 answers · asked by Joey 1

ok so I have a 30 gal. tank and my 2 black convict cichlids just had babies...what do I feed them and how long will it take them to grow???..any other info would be great!! thank you!

2007-06-10 05:22:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi, can someone please help? ive newly set up a marine tank after running a tropical for many years, ive have clown fish that are living happily, but ive just got a regal tang today and he just wants to lie on his side, is this normal while he gets used to the tank water? (ive not yet put him in the tank hes in a seperate container and im slowly dripping my tank water into it so he gets used to it as not to shock him. please can anyone give me some good honest advice, i will be very grateful. thankyou.

2007-06-10 05:06:20 · 6 answers · asked by bells 3

I am only 13 and need a fish or two that is easy to take care of. I'm getting one of those little tanks so my fish can stay in my room. Also, i'm not quite sure how to proplely take care of the tank. I dont want really big fish, but i dont want really small ones either. Give fish suggestions and list the steps to get the tank ready and how to take care of ot later on. Thanks so much!!

2007-06-10 02:01:20 · 7 answers · asked by Kristen V 1

My fish is growing rapidly around the waist and I'm not sure if its a female or male and I don't know if my fish is sick or not. How would I know?Should I take it to the store and ask them?

If my fish is a female and pregnant.....how do I care for it especially when the eggs come? I have other fish too....can they harm it? I have danio's and another Molly.

2007-06-10 01:54:41 · 3 answers · asked by hodderkids@nl.rogers.com 1

How long until guppy fry are fully mature will all there colour?

2007-06-10 01:31:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi guys, a friend wants to breed his bettas and he read that once the two bettas are together in the tank, with the eggs and all, they shouldnt be fed untill the process is over, im talking days of no feeding... is this true? any other tips? thanks

2007-06-09 18:51:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am about to spawn a blue male with a marble female, more or less how will the fry look like?

Experts again I need your help

2007-06-09 18:23:21 · 3 answers · asked by marsellesa 2

I have a male betta. He recently underwent a bit of stress, moving from a 10 gallon tank to a bowl to a 5 gallon tank. (The bowl was while he was in transition). He is very active in his new tank but seems to be fanning his gills a lot. Also, there are a lot of bubbles gathered on top of the water. I've read that betta sometimes make bubblenests but I thought it was only when they are breeding. So is it a bubblenest or do bettas just always leave air bubbles? And is he just fanning because of the stress of moving of could something be wrong?

2007-06-09 18:01:37 · 7 answers · asked by Michi L 1

2007-06-09 17:54:43 · 2 answers · asked by Michael S 1

I just transplanted my two dwarf puffers from my 28 gallon full of community fish (zebra danios, catfish and mickey platies) to their own tank -- a ten gallon tank. I syphoned 6 gallons from the 28 gallon tank, added 3 gallons of spring water, 1 hornwort plant, 2 frill plants, 2 cups of gravel substrate from the 28 gallon with new gravel that I pre-rinsed and soaked.

So far they seem to be faring well. But are two enough for the 10 gallon? I'd like to get 2 more but worry that won't be enough "territory" for them.

Are 4 dwarf puffers going to be overcrowed in a 10 gallon tank that's somewhat planted?

Oh. And I feed them bloodworms and give them treats of brine shrimp and tubifex worms as treats. The black ramshorn snails I get from Petsmart and bloodworms have been their staple diet in the previous 28 gallon community tank, that I plan to continue in the 10 gallon tank.

2007-06-09 17:36:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous