Fish - September 2007

I've been told once the saltwater tank evaporates, that the water leaves but the salt stays.. Im going to measure the salidity of the tank..Can I just top it off with sink water? If so what chemicals can I use to treat the water before putting it in?

2007-09-28 04:38:05 · 3 answers · asked by sarmientoatebay 2

2007-09-28 04:22:34 · 9 answers · asked by sarmientoatebay 2

Hi. At the moment I have a 28L square aqua one tank, which I was thinking about turning into a marine tank.

How much extra effort and money would that be? I'd like live coral in it.

Also, any ideal fish to put in? I want a mixture, as colourful as possible :)

2007-09-28 03:54:24 · 3 answers · asked by pinhead_hey 3

2007-09-28 03:35:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a couple of betta fish, I am starting to breed them, and the problem is that my female betta loose interest after 30 minutes of flaring with my male betta. What could I feed her, or what could I do to stimulate her. I have become a expert with male bettas, but females are just to cocky. Thank you!

2007-09-28 02:59:01 · 5 answers · asked by racm_86 3

I live in Northern California where the winter temperatures drop to 30-35 degrees. Do I need to remove my goldfish that are living in a 200 gallon, moving water, pond?

2007-09-28 01:48:57 · 8 answers · asked by yarddog1000 1

how can i save them? i have more chiclidsin the tank they might eat them when they come out

2007-09-27 18:15:48 · 11 answers · asked by x_mulawit_x 1

i ask a question a month ago about my pregnant guppies... i got my answer, but my guppie is still pregnant she is n ow twice the size and her back is bent like a boomerang... how much longer till she has her fry???? help plz

2007-09-27 17:58:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wow Made it with only 14 Characters left. And.. Will I need to pre-soak pellets in water then feed it to him?

2007-09-27 16:58:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've never known what they actually are and i'd like to know.

2007-09-27 16:56:03 · 10 answers · asked by andru944 1

It looks like my goldfish has a swim bladder problem. It's backside is floating, having a hard time swimming, stays near the top. It's in a 10 gallon tank with two other smaller goldfishes as well. They are all about 1inch long. I've tried peas but it doesn't want to eat it and the peas sink to the bottom. I want to try fasting but not sure if I'll have to make all the other fish fast as I don't have another tank. I've replaced the water, added dechlorinater and cycle solution. I'm out of ideas. What should I do?

2007-09-27 16:43:49 · 6 answers · asked by L L 1

the sand in my saltwater tank have a coting of like red slime heres some pics http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1245/1451135376_226c713049.jpg?v=0

2007-09-27 16:40:41 · 5 answers · asked by bigkiller_228 1

how many fish can fit into a 10 gallon tank

2007-09-27 15:31:45 · 10 answers · asked by Luke O 1

I have a 29 gallon tank with great filtration and is fully cycled and established. I have 2 Boesemani rainbows (max size of 3.5"), 2 trifasciata rainbows(max size about 3"), 3 black skirt tetras(max size 1.5"), 3 white skirt tetras(max size about 1.5-2"). I would also like to add 2 - 4 neon rainbows. I have more then enough oxygen output for all of the fish and the tank will have(in a few days) more places for the fish to hide, i.e. rocks and plants and other decor. Please give me input and not just a yes or no answer.

2007-09-27 15:20:03 · 4 answers · asked by vikingfootball32 2

I was thinking on putting 3 Oscars, 3 Neon Tetras, and 2 Zebra Danios in a 20 Long tank.

Oscars are about 5 inches long.

Your input would be very thankful.

2007-09-27 15:08:06 · 11 answers · asked by Kevin H 1

i just got 6 of them but there all pretty much the same size so should i wait a couple days to try and determine weather there males or females or should i b able to tell lik automaticly? there the only thing in my tank and only 4 of them swim together is that normal? and is it possible to breed these fish in my tank without having to take a pair out and stuff or is that just there better way to go cause my cousin has some blk neon tetras and they breed/spawn rite in her tank with out any seperation so if u can help it would b highly apperciated thanxx

2007-09-27 14:52:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've had my tank a little over a month now, and i've been waiting for one of my platys to get pregnant. No luck. Finally i got fed up and went to the pet store to get guppies to add to the tank.

and i actually bought a pregnant one :) yay for me!

any advice on how pregnant she is if her black gravid spot is really small? how will i know when to move her in a breeding box/net?

2007-09-27 13:54:36 · 2 answers · asked by Coltsgal 5

I have a 10 gallon tropical fish tank that has some brown algae growning on the inside walls of the glass - what is it from,and is it normal? What is the best way to get rid of it or prevent it. ... of course without harming my fish. I'm a new fish keeper, the tank is fully cycled, and has been up and running for about 3 months now. thanks!

2007-09-27 13:35:35 · 15 answers · asked by snarf girl 2

1.Alkalinity
2.Ph
3.Chlorine
4.Nitrate
5.Nitrite
6.Ammonia

I need to know what each of these things is.
I need to know how they relate to each other.
I need to know what would make them increase or decrease in a fresh water aqurium.
I need to know how to keep these at normal levels.

2007-09-27 13:12:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

His fins are all droopy and he doesnt seem to be eating. What is wrong is he sick?

2007-09-27 13:03:55 · 7 answers · asked by Andrea H 1

the other day i cleaned out the filter an found hundreds of the white rice like things growing everywhere, what could they be?

2007-09-27 12:45:06 · 3 answers · asked by stephen k 1

What are you opinions about tattoing, dying fish or painting fish with hearts on them!

2007-09-27 12:30:41 · 14 answers · asked by Chris 5

My tank has been running for over 1 year now so it's not that I didn't let it cycle before putting fish in it. I check the Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, and PH levels weekly, they are all fine.
Last week one of my clown loaches died. I didn't think to much of it because fish die. I checked all the levels again, did a partial water change, cleaned the tank and the rocks. Then a couple days later another clown loach died. Again I checked all the levels, partial water change, and made sure there was nothing in the tank.
Today, one of my plecos died. Now I know they are very tough fish and it's hard to kill them so now I'm really confused. I just checked all the levels again and they are fine.
they are being fed enough. I feed them dry flakes daily, with brine shrimp or 4 meat frozen cubes every few days. I put algae pellets in the tank for the 2 plecos every once in a while too to make sure they have enough to eat as well.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to why my fish are dying?

2007-09-27 12:16:00 · 6 answers · asked by tigerfire2002 3

The reason why I asked is because the male that I have in tank with my female Platy wants to breed with her so he constantly chases her around but she runs from him,and to me I dont see any signs of her being pregnant,can somebody please help me out with this situation.

2007-09-27 11:22:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My little buddy goes up to the top of the tank and floats there for extended periods. He isn't tilted and doesn't seem off-balance when he does this, and I can still see him breathing through his mouth. He swims normally around the tank (2.5 gal) without any problems. I know that Bettas are labyrinth fish which breathe normal air like we do, but he's staying up at the top for several minutes at a time. Is this normal? Also, he has not been eating his pellets and I really don't know when I'll get a chance to go to the pet store to get a different kind (such is life as a college freshman). I've read that bettas are very picky eaters. Will he eat if he gets too hungry, even if he doesn't like the food? I don't want my new lil friend to starve to death! :(

P.S. : Thanks very much to all the people who answered my previous question. I appreciate the help and he seems to be doing better now that I have a lamp over his tank. :)

2007-09-27 10:24:08 · 6 answers · asked by omg_becky06 1

I beleive that when your fish's scales are black and pop out like a pinecone, thats fungus. So I got some treaters and dropped them in the tank. Scales are stil repesenting a pine cone. Is it Fungus or something else?

2007-09-27 09:25:25 · 6 answers · asked by Mindy R 1

My dwarf flame angel fish as white stuff on its eye a little on its side it is "kissing rocks" laying on its side and swimming on the very bottom email me now for more information!! HELP AND THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-09-27 08:28:18 · 2 answers · asked by Kyle S 4

I have a male betta fish...I've had it for about 1 1/2 to 2 years. It lives in a bowl and I feed it 1-2 times a day about 4-5 pieces of food. It just sits at the bottom of the bowl or on the fake plant, and seems to struggle to move to the surface to eat, then sinks back down again. He used to move a lot. Is he just old or is there something wrong with him???

2007-09-27 07:32:46 · 7 answers · asked by ashley_p89 4

Ok, I have an approximate 44 gal. tank with 3 mollys, 5 platys, 2 oto catfish, 2 fiddler crabs and a snail. My water readings are fine, nitrates a little elevated but still in safe zone (still haven't figured out why they are raised, overfeeding I think). My question is this: When I come in in the morning, I turn my light on across the room to let the poor fishes eyes adjust prior to my turning the tank light on. When I go to turn the tank light on, they seem to be "laying" (or floating, whichever), near the bottom and they stay there for a few minutes before they move up to eat. No visible signs of illness, eating fine, acting fine. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Are they just resting do you think? I can't figure it out. I should add that it is a planted tank, and at night I turn my airstone up to increase the oxygen level in the tank. During the day, I turn it down. Any ideas or suggestions would help. Thanks

2007-09-27 05:23:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

it swims upside down and it looks like its dead most of the time, but when i feed it, it goes to get food. It swims into the bottom corner and stays still, whats up with it and is this normal?

2007-09-27 05:07:43 · 7 answers · asked by samanther 2