Fish - June 2007

if the mom fish has parasites and then gives birth, then do the fry have parasites as well? and are parasites contagious?

2007-06-29 03:48:08 · 3 answers · asked by fishiefishiecrossmyocean 1

I have guppys and theyve been having babies, probably in total we have about 60 or 70 fry.
Well im not sure quite when I should start telling them apart based on male and female
How many weeks old can you tell?

2007-06-29 03:19:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

What cichlids are compatable with neons and ottos in a 20 gallon! I wanted rams but the petstores near where I live don't have them (petsmart and petco). Is there a more popular species ( no gouramis) that I can keep just one or two of in a tank full of little fish??? Also, there is an algae of some sort in the tank. It is against the glass, it is green, and it is tiny dots, not bunched together. My ottos don't eat it. Scrubbing it off...it is to tough my arms hurt when Im done. What could it be? How could I kill it?

2007-06-29 01:32:44 · 2 answers · asked by Hinderluvr 2

ive got 1 angelfish 1 redtailed black shark 1 male guppy 2 swordtails do you no anyother which would get along and its a 25g

2007-06-28 23:46:07 · 10 answers · asked by Animal_mad_jake 3

I have a betta in a 5 U.S gallons

2007-06-28 23:09:58 · 12 answers · asked by Animal_mad_jake 3

ive found websites that say they absolutly dont and some that say they kinda do..

2007-06-28 20:51:10 · 10 answers · asked by shane r 1

how long to cycle my 40 gallon tank
it has has been cycling for 3 days
i used lots of gravel out of my 30 gallon
i have two 800l p/h internal power filters going since day 1
i used terminate biological booster to increase beneficil bacteria today
and have 6 red eye tetras in it since day 1

HOW LONG TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-06-28 20:03:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I AM GETTING a 26.5 gallon fish tank so i ask these questions:
I want a pair a percula clowns what else can i put in(your opinion)?
Or are a pair of clowns too agresive with other fish?
i want a bubble anamone(cause they dont sting) , do clowns like them?
What light will the bubble anamone need?
how much salt will i need for my tank?

2007-06-28 19:15:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want a cute fish. i only want one, so i would need one that would do well by itself. but i dont want one of those fighting fish. and i also dont want to spend a fortune on it.

2007-06-28 19:14:27 · 16 answers · asked by J 2

Ok, I have 5 gallon salt water (I know small.. But my dad with money and pets.. DOn't mix), 2 small fishies.. (started with a T and they described it as small and beautiful fish), 1 starfish, 2 emerald crabs and some small snails. 2 Lbs of Live Rock and 5 lbs of Live Sand AragAlive! The filter is Whisper with a little bio filter bag stuffed in it. The people at the store told me to do it... o_o The Bio filter bag had little cylinder chaped what seems to have the texture of chalk. o_o.. Is it Over crowding? Do Invertebrates need alot of room? Is it too much.. Tell me what you think.. And sorry about the not definite about the fish and stuff. I like fish but I don't know nothing about them xD

2007-06-28 18:52:44 · 4 answers · asked by Spencer 2

okay, so somehow these strange molluscs got into my tank. They are tiny (not even 1/2 centimeter tall), freshwater molluscs, they have cone-shaped shells that look sort of soft, 2 antennae, they can move around (up and down walls too) at a speed of maybe 1 centimeter every 10-15 seconds. Can anyone tell me what these things are because they're multiplying like mad and I don't even know how they got there?!?
thanks!

2007-06-28 18:21:32 · 8 answers · asked by Austin E 2

I have three swordtails in my tank ( along with other fish) ones mail and the other 2 are female. The male seems to be focused on the older swordtail rather than the younger one (which is about the same age as him) why dont he go for the younger one also the younger one stays at the top all the time. the olderone has given birth twice already but b 4 i could get the babys out the get eaten. whats the best way to tell if shes due???

2007-06-28 17:27:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My betta fish went down the sink drain and now all i have is sunshine's bowl and food i think she left because she didn't wanna be in a small space so if someone know's how to get her back please tell ME PLEASE!!!!!!

2007-06-28 17:07:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-06-28 16:34:54 · 17 answers · asked by sublime200200 2

I went in a fish store today just to look around and I saw a Dory fish (the blue one in Finding Nemo). It was the most beautiful fish I think I have ever seen in my life and I just fell in love with it. What is it called?

Also, I may want to purchase one (a long time from now). I have heard saltwater aquariums are a pain in the butt. Is this true? How much work and money is involved? This fish was so gorgeous and I would like to own one someday.

2007-06-28 16:23:38 · 11 answers · asked by ? 5

and I'm going on vacation in a couple of days. They all live in one 10 gallon tank. I feed them once everyday but the person thats coming to feed them is only going to come every 2 days or so and I'm not sure what to do? Any ideas?

Thanks for any answers.

2007-06-28 16:16:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i noticed 2 of my 5 koi's have some red near thier gill area i've kept close watch on them lately.
i only took my eyes off of them yesterday because i hurted my wrist and didn't want to do anything that day.
are those redness on their gill life threatning?
where do i research more about it?
what do i need to do to cure them ?
please tell me anything you know about this

2007-06-28 15:58:43 · 4 answers · asked by zero 2

10 gallon tank
10 gallon filter
20-60 gallon air pump
normal amount of gravel
a little can the can go in
and a little "No Fishing" decoration
thermometerand soon i am getting a heater

2007-06-28 15:52:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

it was long and had its bottom chin come out further than the other one? no details because I didnt' see it but heard about it.
What kind of fish is this?

2007-06-28 15:49:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is a halfmoon female, she came today from Thailand, she is in the bottom of the tank and one of her eyes is swollen, what can I do? she eats but her tail is shrunk. Please help me!

2007-06-28 15:40:41 · 8 answers · asked by marsellesa 2

it had a black head and and a stripe down it's side and little weird bumps on its face, what kind of fish was this? It was in a local creek.

2007-06-28 15:35:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok the aquarium i want to start will probably be in about a 15 gallon tank i think, maybe 20 ( later i would like to add fish ). what i want to put in it is about 6 neon tetras and 2 ghost shrimp. i kind of think it might be a little boring and needs a little more colorful fish, so any suggestion? i want just 1 fish that will do ok being the only species here of its kind and has alot of color. so how does the aquarium sound so far? also anyone with past or present experiences with these fish any specific decorations you noticed they like? ty :)

2007-06-28 15:26:28 · 12 answers · asked by Lela 4

i curently have fry that are from a convict and a jack demspey. the fry are doing ok for now its just i am worried that the parents might do something. this is the first time for the to breed and this is the first time for me to handle fry. any suggestions and/or advice would be great

2007-06-28 15:24:48 · 6 answers · asked by khakushia 2

how much live rock do i need to have enough coraline algae to keep asmall sea urchin alive? there like 3 inches at my fish store. and how do i know if i have coraline algae?
i have 7lbs right now all live, in my ten gallin with 20lbs live sand, two baby clownfish, and 4 tiny hermit crabs for cleaenup.
all of my live rock is turning different colors, and my glass is getting dirty. is this the algae that i need for a sea urchin?

im not adding anything after the urchin except for a few more crabs and maybe some more live rock if needed.
my water parameters are actually pretty good when i get them tested.

also, should i get a powerhead for more oxygen? i know that my clowfish are very poor swimmers. my filter is a aquatech 5-15.

thanks alot

2007-06-28 15:11:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a male crowntail Betta. That I put in a 4 gallon tank beacuse I thought as soon as I saved my money I would buy a heater. So I could put small tropical fish into the tank. So I put him in the tank with no fish in it but I got to looking in to things about Betta fish and found out that they need to stay in extra small contrianer because they would get more air. I dont get this because I would think if you had put a Betta fish in a 4 gallon tank like I did they would be happier. What do you think? I also know that Betta Fish are frighting fish but I read and have seem betta fish getting along fine with tropical fish. Thank you for your time. Oh and just so you know the tank that I have is a baby biorb if that is any help! Thank you sooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-06-28 14:55:33 · 14 answers · asked by illinoisfan12345 1

In which order I have to do it. My 2 feet tank is settled, I am going to sawp everything except the lights. Will my 3 feet tank will run as a settled tank or will it take time to settle.

2007-06-28 14:13:05 · 8 answers · asked by suresh 1

I had my betta fish for almost 3 years and he is very healthy and alert. I whant him to live his life to the fullest and him to be happy 24,7. What can I do to make his life worth living?He's in a 1 1/2 gallon bowl with rocks. Any ideas to make him happy!?Thanks so much! I just love Fisher and whant the best for him

2007-06-28 14:02:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the major differences, such as the characteristics, personality, care level, water chem, color, etc? Which is more difficult to care for? Which one do you prefer personally?
and if you can give any information at all about them, it would be appreciated! :]

2007-06-28 13:44:13 · 5 answers · asked by Patricia P 1

Does anyone know any fishes are nice to keep either feed at the top and the middle

The fishes should be non-agressive, or semi-agressive.

They should be compatiblie to Angelfishes, Clown Loaches, Pictus Catfish, and Rainbow Shark.

I got way too many bottom feeders, like around 7.

2007-06-28 13:38:18 · 8 answers · asked by $tArGaZeR 1

I have a betta that has fin rot. This morning I completley cleaned my tank including 100% water change and I scrubed all of my rocks and decorations. I went to the pet store and bought API TC Tetracycline Anti-Bacterial Fish Medicine. The directions said "For best results REMOVE ACTIVATED CARBON O FILTER CARTRIDGE FROM FILTER AND CONTINUE AERATION. Empty one packet directly into aquarium. Repeat dose after 24 hours. Wait another 24 hours then change 25% of the aquarium water. Repeat this treatment for a second time for a total of 4 doses. Then make the final 25% water change and add fresh activated carbon or replace filter cartridge. " I removed the filter and carbon as the directions said now 2 hours later the top of the water is all bubbley. Is it ok for me to leave my filters out for 4 DAYS? Should I put my filter back in? HELP!!

2007-06-28 13:32:51 · 4 answers · asked by Visio 2