Fish - July 2007

One of my friends feeds some of his sea monkeys to his betta, can u do that? Because i know they're brine shrimp but is it okay for the fish (the sea monkeys replenish themselves soon after)

2007-07-17 05:05:21 · 6 answers · asked by bettaz_paigiepops 1

Is it possible to get several breeding pairs of different species (cichlids, such as Kribensis, Angelfish, and Rams) in a 58 gallon aquarium? I've bred Kribensis before, but I don't know if there is enough room in a 58 gallon to have those three species together.

2007-07-17 04:58:50 · 5 answers · asked by Paso Fino horse lover 3

Also how much does it cost approximately

2007-07-17 04:52:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have revamped my fish list for my 58 gallon aquarium that is currently cycling. Would these fish be compatible with eachother: Angelfish, Blue Rams, Kribensis, Rainbowfish, Yo-Yo Loaches, Corys, Keyhole Cichlids, and Golden-Eyed Dwarf Cichlids? I've never been able to find the last breed of fish, but I absolutely love them, so does anyone know where to find them? Are there any fish breeds in my list that I should take out? How many fish of each breed should I get (would I be able to get anything to breed?....I've bred Kribs before). I have had fish for over 13 years and I know a lot of info about fish, but I haven't worked with any of these fish (besides Kribs and the loaches/corys) and I would just like to know what experiences other people have had with these fish and their interactions with other fish in a community aquarium. Thanks!

Also, my pH is around 7.4--will these fish be ok?

2007-07-17 04:40:13 · 3 answers · asked by Paso Fino horse lover 3

2007-07-17 04:28:33 · 3 answers · asked by bettaz_paigiepops 1

(continued) I seperated my male and female bets using a divider, if I want to breed them is this the best way for my fish to get used to eachother? The male keeps flaring at my female. He makes bubbles. The female seems to want to get closer to him but I'm not sure the male wants to breed with her because he is flaring at her. But then again he is making bubbles... mabe he wants to mate?

2007-07-17 04:24:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

1.) I have 7 guppy fry and have had them for several weeks (4) and now they seem to have stopped growing how can i speed up the process and get them out of the fish hatchery and into the main tank ?
All the fish in my tank are liveberaes and the tank is at 26C
2.)Shall I turn it up to 28 C to make them grow faster?
3.)Shall i feed them more ?

10 points for the best answer

2007-07-17 04:18:28 · 4 answers · asked by DANNY 1

What tail will my fries have?

I tried breeding around a week ago, and it was successful. My white half moon and my dark blue round-tail bred and all that stuff. Right now almost all are swimming, and they have dark heads but white bodies. Will they have both white and dark blue colors, or will they be only one. And will they have halfmoon tails or round?

In a span of a month, how big does a fry get?

2007-07-16 23:08:08 · 3 answers · asked by AlexH 2

2007-07-16 22:52:01 · 3 answers · asked by innocent o 1

Any suggestions as to what kinds of fish to buy, how many, and what kind of habitat would be very helpful...again this is for a 30 gallon tank.. Thanks..

2007-07-16 20:04:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm amazed how many questions get put here about fish problems that are related to not letting the tank age and cycle properly before introducing fish, and then testing their water for readiness. People really should do their research before they get into fish. I also blame the stores that sell people entire tank setups and fish without any questions asked, I think that's terrible and could constitute animal cruelty. People buy things like tropical saltwater fish and wonder why they're dead inside of a day or two!!? Fish aren't like most other pets it takes weeks between beginning preperation and getting your fish.
Who is to blame? The pet store? The over-keen buyer? Both? Does this indeed constiture cruelty or am I just a bit of a soft touch for my many fishy friends?

2007-07-16 19:27:23 · 8 answers · asked by philby 3

I just got a new tank and filter along with 5 goldfish(yesterday) This morning the water in the tank was very very cloudy. I cleaned and changed the water this morning, and by 10pm, the same thing, very cloudy water. What can i do to irradicate this problem?

2007-07-16 18:57:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks!

2007-07-16 18:55:43 · 5 answers · asked by lirael1019 1

I just got a Whisper Heater by Tetra and was wondering if its ok to put it underwater completely. It says it doesn't need to be adjusted and will keep the tank at a certain temp. A red light is suppose to come on when heating, but since i got it, it hasn't. I just have the top part cap of the heater where the cord shows above the water and was wondering if thats the problem.

2007-07-16 17:18:24 · 7 answers · asked by Alfred C 1

i have 5 tropical fish left since the tank is only 2 days old what can i do to keep them alive untill the tank is fully ready thanks

2007-07-16 17:12:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok so i leave my fishtank light on and i notice he doesnt move much but just now that i turned it off he starts moving are they nocturnal what can i do for him to be more active during the day

also i bought dried shrimp will he eat that what about bloodworms and dried gammarus or should i still get crikets

2007-07-16 17:08:59 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

im thinking of buying atleast 3 and was wondering what do they tank so TELL ME EVERYTHING EVERY INCH and lol this may be retarded do u like just add the salt like that people put on food in the tank and then itll be saltwater

2007-07-16 16:55:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Dinosaur Eel is a Glutton, he decided to eat a few feeder fish, he ate so many that he has been floating most of the day on his back...Yes, he is Breathing! And can still swim, but he can't flip back over yet.
Should he be ok after his HUGE dinner Digests?

2007-07-16 16:47:18 · 2 answers · asked by iwish40 3

i just got my hermit krabs yesterday and i dont know how to feed them PLZ HELP ME im desperate but i need the materials that i can get from HOME

2007-07-16 16:44:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My guppy is huge pregnant and I just noticed her swiming short distances and then like falling to the bottom. She also has a tail sticking out(no lie), but she has not had a baby. When will she have her babies?

2007-07-16 16:34:39 · 9 answers · asked by TJ 2

how long will salt water fish live in a fresh water fish tank (only saltwater fish in the tank) and how long?i got some salt water bait fish (12) 4 inch mud minnows,i would like to keep a live?i cought them with a cast net.i have them in a brand new 10 gallon fish tank new gravel and water filter pump aqua tech 15-20?its a fresh water setup now,i had the fish in the tank for 6 hours now and thay are doing great.none died so far.will salt water fish live in a fresh water setup if every thing is the same as a salt water fish tank setup but no salt in the water?do the salt water fish even need salt in the water to live?should i ad table salt to the tank?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------i also have a 75 gallon fresh water fish tank setup gravel and hood with lights.i would like to make a salt water setup. how much would it cost me to buy a salt water pump skimer to filter the water?

2007-07-16 16:33:48 · 5 answers · asked by RANDY JR 87 2

i just started this tank and cant get it to clear 10 g tank with small tropical fish who keep diying

2007-07-16 16:33:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It turns out my water is hard...whatever that means, and pet owner says I need to put 3 teaspoon of water conditioner in the tank...But I got a really small tank...about 6 litres of water... my tank measure: 29x17x12cm /1000=6L

The package says to add 2ml for 10 L....so that means I should add 0.2 ml of water conditioner?

How much is 0.2ml? would that be equivalent to a tiny drop?

2007-07-16 16:18:53 · 3 answers · asked by jimmy 3

Does it mean the fish is overly excited that you are in the room or does it mean he/she's hungry.

2007-07-16 16:04:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been testing my tank water every other day now in my currently cycling aquarium. I am wondering if there is a way to get the PH and alkalinity to go down. As of yesterday the water parameters are:

nitrate 20-40
nitrite 10
hardness 25-75
alkalinity 180-300
ph 7.8-8.4

Once the tank is cycled I am planning on getting 2 dwarf frogs. Are the ph and alkalinity levels ok for them to live in? They have been staying pretty constant. I have been putting a lot of effort into this tank and really dont want these frogs to die a few days after I get them. If the levels arent good, how do I get them to go down. I have not been doing any water changes because it will slow down the cycling time. Once the tank is established will a water change bring the levels down?

2007-07-16 16:03:27 · 4 answers · asked by ? 5

in a 12 gallon tank can i put a Dragon Goby and a Fresh water puffer together? would they get along??

2007-07-16 16:01:36 · 4 answers · asked by Mary 3

I just returned from my 1 week vacation, and I left my aunt to feed my cycling zebra dans, and I specifically told her 2 only put a this much, but when I got home I realized that 1/4 of the fish food in the container was gone. It was in the aquarium hiding underneath rocks, and plants. The water was brown, and smelly. My aunt claims that the fish looked more hungery so she gave them more. I did a 100% water change, and decided 2 start my cycling again...arghh. Is this right?

2007-07-16 15:43:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know for rsure now im geting a black ghost knife 2 butterfly fish and a bichar now i wanted an archer fish but it look out of the question fo rme based on previous answers so what is the coolest weirdest fish that can acompany these 4?

2007-07-16 15:34:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have two angel fish and we have had them for about 9 months. The tank is usually clear but today it has white fuzz ( doesnt look like ick ) there is nothing white on the fish. But one of the fish is going crazy , hitting itself on the tank wanting to get out. What kind of backteria could this be? It looks like ( mold ) in a way, not sure please help if ya can, Thanks!

2007-07-16 15:25:10 · 2 answers · asked by Tracy G 2

I have a 10 gallon tank that was given to me as a gift with everything in it including the fish. Yes my tank is overstocked with 7 neon tetras, a baby pleco, 3 cory cats, and a baby red capped oranda. However I do not have the money to get a bigger tank so for now they are going to have to stay that way because I have no money and everyone is either young or naturally little so at the moment there is plenty of room. Before anyone has any remarks about the goldfish my tank is 75 degrees and I do 10% water changes every 2 days so the amonia level is minimal. I want to get an air pump for my tank because it is over stocked and I notice some occasional gasping so what am I going to need? I obviously under stand the pump but does it come with tubing? is there anything else I need besides the tubing and where can I pick one up thats cheap and good? Also Is there anything else I can do for my betta who is in a 1 gallon betta tank that is not heated or filtered but I do change 1 cup

2007-07-16 15:24:23 · 6 answers · asked by Visio 2