Fish - August 2007

K...so I am running a new small tank for my bedroom (helps me sleep) It is a 5g with a biowheel filter and good lighting. I am running it as a fresh h2o and I do not want to get a heator I have 65-82f year round house temps. I was thinking one or two fish. What kind do you sugest? I work at a pet store so can get a hold of a large range of fish for good prices. I am running the tank now and have 8 small comets in it tell it is ready. Any ideas? Kind of at a loss...oh, I have a betta tank already so want to go with something else. Thanks!

2007-08-05 10:37:22 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah D 2

I am wondering if I have made a mistake or not, or altered their true nature. I have a 20 gallon tank with 8 bettas (4 females, 4 males) and they all get along very well, even at feeding time, but there is a hierarchy. I don't know much about fish, I just enjoy how colorful this type is, and how easy they are to keep. I just maintain their water, treat it, and change their filter every 4 weeks. They have been with me for almost 6 months now, and no squabbles, except play. Are they supposed to be violent fish?

2007-08-05 10:37:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

how much money is a basic 50 gallon fish tank, and i mean the cheapest ones?

2007-08-05 10:34:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got him a week ago and on day one he was swimming around the bowl, but for the past 5 days hes been staying put for small periods of time. is he ok?

2007-08-05 10:29:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

im getting a new 10 gallon fish tank i no how to cycle and everything but what fish shouldd i put in it i want something energetic and fun to watch i dont really want any mollies or guppie or anything like that but something really fun to watch

2007-08-05 10:27:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do I have to buy the fish tank gravel or can I go to a landscaping place and get any kind of gravel? And if so, are there any precautions I need to take to make it fish tank ready?

2007-08-05 10:07:49 · 13 answers · asked by MissWorld 1

I got this pic off the net a few months ago and didnt put the site in my favourites.
Can anyone help as to what this site may be?

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/emu-lover/Untitled-TrueColor-011.jpg

2007-08-05 09:46:09 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have seen many times that his poop clings onto him and doesnt fall and its always very long and usually in a spiral

2007-08-05 08:44:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-05 08:07:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I clean my 5000 gal. fish tank (tilapia), I replace the water with fresh city water. Introducing fresh water into my tank has high chlorine contents. I experienced fish dying from high chlorine contents...How do I immediately/simultaneously dechlorinate city water entering my fish tank...any gadget to install "in-line" in the water hose (garden hose) to feed my tank?
Open for suggestions. thanks

2007-08-05 07:31:35 · 7 answers · asked by chris I 1

4 small 1''

2007-08-05 07:08:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is a purple and pink beta fish. What should I name it?

2007-08-05 06:35:45 · 22 answers · asked by Kristin 3

i wnat a friend for my beta fish something that could live in his environment and could you tell me how to take care of his friend like with a link or something thanx

2007-08-05 06:29:58 · 8 answers · asked by Mike H 1

if u have a filter do u still need to do that?

2007-08-05 06:21:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Still havent found any sources saying explicitly what happens to a goldfish (particularly internaly) when they get stunted. Found lots of stuff saying that they grow less but nothing documenting whether this causes them pain....good sources anyone??

2007-08-05 06:20:00 · 5 answers · asked by Kii 2

It seems cruel to me. The fish can't even swim around. They take them home from the pet store and keep them in the same small bowl. Pet owners should educate their customers.

2007-08-05 06:01:37 · 14 answers · asked by opinionated 2

Can male and female bettas be kept in the same tank?

2007-08-05 05:32:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

What size of tank does one female betta need?

2007-08-05 05:30:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a male betta for my daughter. The people at PetSmart told me that I should only feed it one or two "grains" of the betta food every two or three days, since bettas have a problem with obesity. The food itself says to feed every day. My daughter is already horribly attached to her fish, and I would hate myself if something happened to it.

Can anyone with betta experience/knowledge give me a little insight? Thank you!

2007-08-05 05:18:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

voilet fusion super red arowana 1800us$---spoon head voilet super red arowana 2200us$ -- chilli red arowana 700us$ ---red tail gold arowana250us$ ....wich should i chose and the prisecs are to mouch diffrant and do u think they r really difrant like this..

2007-08-05 05:07:00 · 3 answers · asked by ZOZ T 1

What kind of fish are good with female bettas? Are African Dwarf Frogs good tank mates for them?
My original plan was to have 4 female bettas and maybe an ADF or 2 in the tank. (It's a 10 gallon.)

2007-08-05 05:03:00 · 6 answers · asked by ~Rattitak~ 4

1. I will be gone for 10 days and I have no idea what to do? Will leaving them alone without food be ok? I really hate the idea of doing that but if I have to I can.

3. A fish sitter would probably be the best thing to do, but i'm weary of someone coming into my house without taking anything. So whats the minimum time he/she can come in without my fish starving?

3. Are there any decent operating Automatic fish Feeders that aren't too expensive?

4. Would the 3 day feeders blocks be acceptable to use?

Thank you all in advance for your help =)

2007-08-05 04:53:34 · 11 answers · asked by Wilbert C 1

how much would a new small saltwater aquarium be for a 10 gallon aquarium? my mom and i want one sooooooo bad!

Please, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanx!

2007-08-05 04:37:14 · 12 answers · asked by ~ Magic ~ 1

ive recently intoduced a dwarf powder blue gourami into my tank, been in there about a month now. ive noticed that it has started to lose scales and staying up the top of the tank as if gasping for air, none of my other fish have these symptems. what should i do?? thanks richard.

2007-08-05 01:26:19 · 4 answers · asked by kirsty 1

i got 9 zebras in my well planted tank, i fed them regularly.
but then i noticed, one of them is sick!

usually the other healthy fish would show and move their tails and fins, but this one didnt, he folded his pectoral fins to the side of its body and fold his tailfins like when you're done using scissors (you get the picture right?).

tho it can still swim around in its regular speed, but when it stops, his head kinda floats to surface while his lower body parts move down and sometimes losing balance...

could this be swim bladder disease? or is it some other disease? it swims and eat like usual... what can i do to help the poor creature?
pls help thanks!

2007-08-04 23:37:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

For the past week they have lived happily together! swimming side by side and sort of resting heads on each other (the Guy at the pet shop said they get along great?)
I came down this morning to whitness the female (drab small fins) biting chunks off the males beautiful crown tail and EATNG it!?! - poor boy - he looks a right ragged mess!

I have taken him out of the tank and put him in a tiny tank I used to use for the childrens seamonkeys (about 1 L) which isn't very big - but will do him untill I can re-home her ladyship!!

I just wondered why after a week (I am new to Betta keeping, as in this week!!) she has decided he is Breakfast?
many thanks

2007-08-04 22:51:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-04 21:03:57 · 11 answers · asked by chosen2030 2

do you have to shut them off at night?
is it harmful.

2007-08-04 20:32:51 · 6 answers · asked by Sean M 2

I had two percula clownfish for a year and a half. They died suddenly a few weeks ago. I noticed the smaller fish one morning swimming rapidly sideways with a whitish face and he died minutes later. I tried to feed him before he died but he wouldn't eat. He was heading towards the filter so I shut it off so he wouldn't be sucked up. After he died, I promptly removed the dead fish and the other one seemed fine. I was very distraught over the fish dying, so I forgot to turn the filter back on. The next morning, the other fish still seemed ok so I turned the filter back on. He immediately began acting as the other fish had before he died, and was also soon dead within minutes. What could have caused this? I'm confused because I had them for quite a while with no problems whatsoever, they seemed to be very happy and active when they were alive. I want to know because I'm thinking of replacing them but am hesitant to because I'm not sure what went wrong.

2007-08-04 19:00:33 · 5 answers · asked by marm212 5

how long do i float a bag of tetras in order to acclimatise it? they been floating for about an hour

2007-08-04 18:53:23 · 14 answers · asked by kevinlasher 2