Fish - August 2007

I have four goldfish and one of those sucker fish. I have little flat pellets for the sucker to eat and I put them in there and the goldfish start nipping at them. The goldfish aren't starving by any means. They are just fat and gluttons! Is it bad for the goldfish to eat them? what should I do so they will stop??

2007-08-23 09:02:50 · 4 answers · asked by luveschvys 2

Could many people give me a list of every fish that do not need a heater to live.It does not matter how big the tank is.

2007-08-23 08:33:00 · 5 answers · asked by s 4

how do i build an outdoor fish pond that isnt too big but large enough for a few fish

2007-08-23 08:26:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fish died today - had it for 1 year and 8 months!! My question is I don't know how it died?? The body was inflamed - by inflamed I mean the scales were coming out of it's body and the body was swollen...my fish couldn't eat cause the mouth wouldn't close and it stood in an upright position....It wouldn't move a lot either and when it went up for air and such it took a long time to get up there. After it got air it quickly sunk by down and continued to stand in an upright position....The morning I found it lying on the rocks at the bottom of the tank....

Don't fish float when they die?? What the hell happened to my fish?? Disease?? I don't understand it?? ARGH!!

2007-08-23 08:13:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where (once again) can i get brine shrimp eggs? Becuase i don't know what else to feed betta fry. I've heard of cathcing mosquitos and feeding the fry the larvae but idk. And I think i have a female betta slendends, should i breed it with another male slendens or get something expensive of the internet like a halfmoon. Even though i don't have the money for it. (heheh). SO please help.

2007-08-23 07:54:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

does it work? i have a 10 gallon tank and it smells

2007-08-23 07:41:21 · 3 answers · asked by PETER C 2

Oh No!!!!!

When I bought a new clown loach from this store near me to add into my tank...look who decided to show up after nearly 4-5 days...ICH!

Someone help me with the problem! Please!

2007-08-23 07:31:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need help. I have two 55-gallon aquariums. One has plants in it but they are all low light plants and they are doing well. The other 55 is not even running yet but I would like to make another planted aquarium out of it. The problem is that it only has two 15-Watt bulbs for the lighting and I am wanting to go with some of the medium to high light plants in this aquarium. What should I DO, BUY, or MAKE??? Could I also have the estimated costs as well.

Thanks

2007-08-23 07:23:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got a betta fish around a month ago. I clean his bowl at least once a week and I feed him everyday. His bowl (or her I dont know its gender) is big enough for him to swim around and be happy. There is even a little shell where he could hide in. But all he does his stay in one spot each day like a lazy bum. (hehe I called my fish a lazy bum) I've heard Betta fish to be active and wild and fun and wagging their long flowy tails when they see you but my Betta is being weird. His gills thingies (I dont know what they are called) flare a lot and it makes him look like he has a lion mane. (hehe) His two little front fins are split. I am doing everything I can for my fishy, so why is my betta fish like that?

2007-08-23 06:52:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a problem at work with our tanks pH. It is higher than 8.4. Every time pH down is added, it does nothing as the alkalinity if off the charts as well. The water is also very hard. However, the pH of the tap water is 7.2, so I don't know why it keeps going so high.

I was looking at the acid buffer made by Seachem. It converts carbonate alkalinity into available CO2. Since there re no plants, will it hurt the fish (We can't add plants to it)? Or will the CO2 dissipate quickly with the power heads in all the tanks? The tank is 220 gallons, divided into 18 tanks (11 gallons each) with a power head, and a 20 gallon sump.

What do you think?

2007-08-23 06:24:47 · 3 answers · asked by Ryan N 3

i got a 10 gal wit a ungf and power filter but the water is cloudy wat up i just put frech watter in the yesterday

2007-08-23 06:04:58 · 4 answers · asked by josh h 2

Here's the deal:
We have four koi in a 55gal tank. One of the koi started losing his colour and stopped eating. For about a week he was at the top looking like he needed air, so we started airating the tank more, but his condition didn't improve. When he did eat he would spit out every other piece and started convulsing. About a week later all of the koi started gasping at the top. So I changed the water and left out the chemical treatment and all of the koi stop the gasping. The sick koi started getting better for another week, but after that he just stayed at the bottom of the tank and only swam to get food. He was gaining weight and looking better, but then I walked down one morning and he was dead. Should I be worried about the other 3 koi catching what he did?

2007-08-23 06:02:19 · 5 answers · asked by xfragmentedxideasx 1

2007-08-23 05:59:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm going to how they say...condition them. I have the pairs in 2 seperate 2 1/2 gall. tanks and want to feed them the best food to assure they'll breed in about a week or two in their already set up 10 gal. spawning tank. I heard frozen foods are best? Is this true? If so, what kind of frozen food?

2007-08-23 05:52:15 · 6 answers · asked by Angiepants. 3

2007-08-23 05:12:19 · 14 answers · asked by Meg 1

I have some fish experience, and I currently have two very happy Ryukin Goldfish in a 6 gallon Eclipse tank. I know what you're gonna say, that's too small for even one goldfish! But when I bought them, they were still pretty small, and they are growing, and I will be buying a 20 gallon tank for them soon. But then I became interested in Dwarf Puffers. I would put the Puffers into the 6 gallon Eclipse. What is the ideal tank for the DPs? I need to know everything. And I am aware of how touchy they are- and I'm willing to keep their tank perfect. I make sure everything's pretty much perfect in my goldfish tank, and they're still alive, so that must say something! Lol.

2007-08-23 05:11:49 · 8 answers · asked by xxambivalence 1

My Dalmation Molly fish haven't had her babies and it has been about two months. And i what to know how can i help her have her babies.

2007-08-23 04:58:41 · 5 answers · asked by sharnia l 1

I am treating my goldfish for finrot with Maracyn-two... I am almost done w/ the treatment (today is hte last day), but his tank is sooo cloudy and I am wondering if I can change a little bit of hte ater before I am completely done. I have heard taht this is a good thing to do while on meds and that you shouldn't.... so I wanted other opinions.... please let me know what to do!

2007-08-23 03:36:30 · 3 answers · asked by Emily 1

i think its cause i was feeding live brime for about 1 week and they get on the filter and die and rot which could cause the water to completerly stuuf up, ph went from 8.4 to 7.7 (LUCKILY I GOT THE SEAHORSES OUT AND THE PET SHP OS MINDING THEM FOR ME

2007-08-22 22:41:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you had to choose between the two which one would you pick or suggest a good alternative not any boring fish that are bland please something interesting

2007-08-22 20:03:28 · 8 answers · asked by User 1

I have had him or her for 10 years in the same small fish bowl that i bought it in. I have read anwers about bladder diease, should i put him in a small bowl and leave him for how long? and should i still feed him. will miss him if he goes as he has been with me forever. how long do they live. he is just an orange will used to be orange gold fish. hope someone can help. appreciate any advice. this isnt the first case of this it has had, he got it about 2 years ago but got over it, im not too sure this time, i have put some tonic salt into his bowl?

2007-08-22 18:29:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Right now, I have one female betta and I'm trying to find the right aquarium for her. I need something on the smaller side (no more than 6 gallons) and I'd prefer to buy an aquarium kit since I'm not very knowlegable yet.

I've looked at the Eclipse System 3 and also System 6 and I like both, but neither include a heater. I realize I could just buy one seperatly, but is it possible to put it in since they already include the hood, specifically for that tank?

Also, is the flow rate for each tank suitable for bettas (3 gallon=35 GPH and 6 gallon=75 GPH)? I know they don't like a lot of water movement. Eventually I think I will add a few more fish (depending on which size I get) but right now my concern is that it is good for my betta.

If you have any other suggestions I would love to hear them =)

2007-08-22 18:26:59 · 3 answers · asked by Lisa Marie 7

my brackish moray eel wont eat.
he is in a 50 gallon aquarium.
i tried to ffed him shrimp yesterday but he didnt eat
i tried to feed him just awhile ago and he didnt want to eat
i rubbed the shrimp against his nose and he allowed me to, but still didnt even open his mouth.
i got him yesterday
is he just nervouse?
will he eat evntually?

2007-08-22 17:41:34 · 3 answers · asked by miranda l 1

I know it sounds crazy, but my betta fish is bloated in the chest and there are silver things all around his/her bowl. (I know I'm terrible and dont know if its a male or female!) ...It has always lived alone so there would be no chance of breeding. Do they just randomly lay eggs???

2007-08-22 17:24:33 · 7 answers · asked by h j 1

I looked after a friend's axolotl and it bred with mine (they were meant to be the same sex). The babies will hatch in about a week and I was wondering how I can feed them cheaply as I don't have much money. If there isn't a way to do this I will give the eggs to a breeder or pet shop so they have a good start to their lives. Does anyone know how I can feed the babies cheaply, but with something where they will grow strong and healthy with? I don't want them being unwell due to lack of quality in their food, so it needs to be something that's good for them too. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

2007-08-22 17:04:57 · 2 answers · asked by alysseq_86 3

You know how the gravid spot turns dark when they are pregnant? well mine has a gravid spot that is dark but every once in a wile it will turn really light almost clear than goes back to the dark color it does this a lot. What does it mean is it normal for it to do that? Is my guppy pregnant or what? She does have a big belly.

2007-08-22 16:57:46 · 3 answers · asked by ♪♥ ♥♪ 3

I love my lobster here is a picture: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=555 Will the puffer eat him?? Here is the puffer: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=250 Please help and please be serious I hate asking questions (I know its only five points but now I need to work harder to get them back!) Thanks ~ Kyle

2007-08-22 16:29:11 · 2 answers · asked by Kyle S 4

I've had a goldfish (he's named dont worry) for just over a week and just changed his water today
But i was wondering if anyone had any tips, it went alright, just not sure about it.
I get bubbles in the water afterwards, is that a bad thing?
I put that chlorine neutraliser stuff in too, dont worry about that :) does that work instantly?

2007-08-22 16:18:04 · 8 answers · asked by lydz l 2

I can get small ones at petsmart that are about 3" long. Are there any places that sell larger ones? I searched aquabid with no luck.
thanks

2007-08-22 16:06:12 · 5 answers · asked by lisamarie_625 1

they do this untill i feed them then swim all around same with my neon tetra

2007-08-22 15:55:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous