Fish - August 2007

I have a 1 gallon aquarium with 1 betta in it. When do I have to run my filter? Do i run it all the time or how often?

2007-08-27 13:32:30 · 9 answers · asked by dannielynn_hope_15 1

I'm looking to have a freshwater fishtank (I'm not fond of saltwater ones), and I was wondering: What kinds of things should I get for it and what should I have around in the case of mishaps (water's wrong, etc. I guess a "First aid" kit for the tank/fish).

What kind of filter is best? What's a good kind of gravel to get? Are live plants better than fake ones?

I know my way around my local pet and fish specific stores, but is there anything that's better to buy online?

Note: I've already got a tank- I think it's 29 gallons, I should probably check the tag again.

2007-08-27 13:20:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

+ as if it is trying to eat,knowing that their is food in the aqurium....can i still help??

2007-08-27 12:38:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-27 12:00:27 · 5 answers · asked by Ruth 1

My fish tank filter is so noisey I turn it off when I'm home and put it on when I go to work. Will this harm my fish?

2007-08-27 11:52:35 · 8 answers · asked by janeviv09 1

I would like the largest aquarium with hood I could get for less that $200 total including filter, air pump, and heater. I know I could get a 55 gallon at walmart for $100, but from experience I know their air pumps and filter are horrible. I would like to buy this for my son for christmas, probably $250 at the MOST. I would like to buy everything new. My son can make a tank stand after christmas in advanced woods class at school.

2007-08-27 11:43:07 · 7 answers · asked by Sally 2

He is red and he is a dark red. he has a little bit of white under his head it looks kinda cute. what should i name him. my first red one was named blaze

2007-08-27 11:28:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yeah they kinda seem dead because I move them around with a spoon and they just drift but i thought one was dead before but it started moving so I'm really not sure. Are they just sleeping =)?

2007-08-27 11:09:07 · 1 answers · asked by Jenny 2

I bought a pair of a hi fin red banded goby and red banded pistol shrimp yestarday, and the pistol shrimp started to furiously dig threw the whole night, and right away when he got in the tank.

But today, I'm not seeing them anywhere. I don't hear the pistol shrimp snapping either. Should I worry about this?

Thank you!

2007-08-27 10:47:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got him and I found tons of products tht make tap water immediately safe for him and some great feeding tips, but nothing on how often to change his water! I originally planned on changing it once a week, but I got him...Peter...yesterday and his water is already looking merky. I feel like changing it too often will shock him? Any beta experts out there??? PLEASE HELP!

2007-08-27 10:26:47 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-27 10:18:45 · 6 answers · asked by Stan 2

I have a 10 gallon. Aquarium has 4 fake plants, small black gravel, and 3 caves. Heater is at 78 and there is a 70 gallon per hour filter. I have 2 african cichlids and 3 cory cats in my ten gallon. Africans are only about 1/2 and inch long as I have raised them since fry. Cory cats are 1 inch long. I know in the future I will be far overstocked. I will be able to buy a larger fish tank in the future. So my questions are, 1 cichlid is very dominate over the other fish and is territorial. With the size of the fish and the aquarium size, I was not anticipating this so early in my cichlids life. How do I make this cichlid less aggressive?? Any old tricks or anything? I know cichlids are territorial by nature. Also, can I feed all my fish sinking African cichlid pellets. I figure these would be ok for my cory cats too as they are bottom feeders. Also, If I put a betta or a type of fast swimming fish in my aquarium would that help even out the aggression of my cichlid. Thank you very much!!

2007-08-27 10:18:12 · 5 answers · asked by Sally 2

i have just put some live plants into my fish tank how long do i need to leave the light on for and do they need any extra care?

2007-08-27 10:04:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a filter, 3 live plants. I had a total of 7 fish now iam down to 2 and a baby fish. At first they were all happy and they even had babies. Then they started dying off. Out of the blue. My last silver one died this morning and she had red all over her coat. I check the ph today and it was pretty high so i put some ph disolve tablets just now in there. I also have some stuff to cure any diseases. Can i put it in even though iam in the process of bring the ph down? HELP PLEASE!

2007-08-27 09:40:51 · 7 answers · asked by retrokittyspad 1

I had 4 female mollies and 2 males, until my poor female died. She was smaller than all the other mollies, and was extremely shy! I mean, she hid in corners and stayed near the top and never came near the other fish when they ate, and I tried to give her more food but she didn't come to it. Anyway, is 3 females and 2 males ok? One of my males is pretty calm and doesn't bug the girls too much...

2007-08-27 09:25:57 · 1 answers · asked by ツ & ♥ 3

2007-08-27 09:24:16 · 4 answers · asked by profees_3000 1

BOTTLED DRINKING WATER IS FILTERED, BUT IS IT AS SUFFICIENT AS SPRING WATER? I DONT WANT TO KILL HIM!!! ANYONE KNOW?

2007-08-27 08:58:16 · 7 answers · asked by tiffer_roni 2

no matter what i do my fish keep getting ick and dying. even after i put tablets in the water that are supposed to clear it up they still get sicker or it clears up and then in a couple weeks its back. what am i doing wrong?

2007-08-27 08:52:16 · 11 answers · asked by laxchik1117 2

I plan to take a 4 day trip during this coming weekend, but what should i do w/ my fish?

they are trapical fish, and i use a tank w/ light as heater. should i leave the light on for the entire weekend?
will they be okay if i dont feed them for 3 days?

also, i noticed that the algea or do u call them lichen? is growing faster than before, now that i can see it on my plant and tank, is it because i turned the light on too long? i have a algea eater, and it wasnt like this in the first month of setting up the tank.

thanks

2007-08-27 08:46:38 · 23 answers · asked by please help 1

I went to my local fish store to buy snails so my puffer fish can eat but she said they did not sell any there? and i could not really understand her??? does anybody know were i can buy them? or get them? are these the snail with the shells on them that are in your front yard? cause i know they need snails atleast once a week for there teeth.

2007-08-27 08:31:08 · 3 answers · asked by brNERD 1

how many times should i feed my guppy fry and what should i feed it?

2007-08-27 08:19:40 · 3 answers · asked by Kuntharith B 1

Got you, this is for the people who think they can get away with putting their goldfish in a bowl.

Goldfish should be placed in a tank minimum size of 10 gallons, NOT in a bowl, as stated on this website: http://www1.epinions.com/content_3185614980

Voice your opinions on this and what you think should be done about this.

I will not choose a best answer, I will let the community vote for one.

2007-08-27 07:58:04 · 3 answers · asked by ZooTycoonMaster 6

i bought to betta fish like 4 months ago and they had babies.....only 1 survived and the mother died.:( well now the baby is 4 months old and its only like 2 inches.is that normal???is it supposed to be that size??

2007-08-27 07:54:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok my friend's fish started floating on the surface but isnt dead as soon as we changed tanks. but we swiched mine from the same tank and it is fine. hers is letting the filter push it along the surface and once it gets under it it spazzes out and swims to the plants and floats back to the top. wats up? is is gunna die or is it just really stupid??

2007-08-27 07:39:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 10 gallon tank and I want to set up a really good aquarium. I don't want to have to clean it all the time like I did with my beta fish. Should I go with fresh or salt water? What kind of fish should I get? (I want more than one kind). What other stuff do I need to buy?? I just need a lot of information of aquariums, types of fish, etc.

2007-08-27 07:39:03 · 7 answers · asked by want2bavet 2

theres yhis special at perco for only a dollar a gallon (1 gall.= 1$, 5gall.=5$ ect) you can save up to 95 $ [[: and if you get a heater you get a free thermometer and if you buy 2 live and/or plastic plants you get one free heheh [:

2007-08-27 07:35:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

for the last couple of days..actually more like a week..he has't been eating and just laying at the bottom of the tank..and today he's not only laying at the bottom of the tank he seems to be breathing very heavily and l aying on his side..He doesn't look good at all..I tried changing and treating his water..and filter. it hasn't worked.Could someone PLEASE tell me what could maybe be wrong..is there anything else i can maybe do..or is it just his time..I've had him for 5 or 6 months..

2007-08-27 07:22:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi, yesterday my son won a goldfish and small (2ltre) tank ...today we have been and bought a 43 ltre aquarium with built in filter system and air pump, which my husband has always wanted.. we have set it up and has been with water since early afternoon.. how soon can we introduce goldfish to its new home? i have partially cleaned out its small tank as its looking murky and i am aware of amonia, which i cant see, since doing this the fish has started swimming as though it is agitated and frequently rises to surface as thouhg sucking at air.. can anyone give me any sensible advice as what to do short term? i really dont want to lose this fish, my son has already given it a name..'chocolate cake' (hes only 2) thankyou in advance
steph

2007-08-27 06:46:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I put a small tank in my baby's room to use as a nightlight and for entertainment. I think the light might be in the room for this, but we'll see. Anyway, will the constant light (daylight and then tank light) bother the fish? Do they need some dark for rest or anything? Also, I keep a CD Player on at night to play lullaby music for the baby. It is fairly quiet, but the only space for it is right by the tank. Will the noise bother the fish? There's just a couple of tiny fish in there, but I do care about their feelings and general well being!

2007-08-27 06:24:46 · 6 answers · asked by Rachel Sunnyvale 2

Submersable is definate. But what brand is better, what one holds up the longest.

2007-08-27 05:44:32 · 3 answers · asked by wwe4life1 1