Fish - October 2007

I just added 22 cardinal tetras to my 40 gallon tank. 2 died on the way home and they just keep dropping dead . So far 4 have died in the tank. I did every thing i was supposed to do like float the bag etc. None of the other fish have this problem and they Havent hurt the tetras at all. Why do the tetras keep dying?

2007-10-13 12:20:17 · 9 answers · asked by balla 3000 2

2007-10-13 12:19:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi i have a two convicts, one is an inch and a have but still seems liek only an incha dn one measures to be only an inch and is less fisty then the toher, they were botht he same size when i baugth them and oen grew so much faster, I asked for two females but i think i got a male because opf the fin and the lump on the head growing in and all the signs ive read about and the toehr seems to eb a famale, these guys r in a 15 gallon but will be put into a 55 shortly if these guys have all the babies they r siupposed to what cna i do with them i dont really want to have a million babies or a million grown up convicts for that matter, But i would like to observe their parenting habits like my friend convict parents when feeding they attacked and bit my finger it was very cool hehe

2007-10-13 11:24:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i would like to get some clownfish for my saltwater fish tank in a few months after my tank cycles. it will have 15 lbs. of live rock to start out with and i will get more later. can i get a marron and a Ocellaris Clownfish and put them in a 30 gallon saltwater tank together? if it matters i am also getting a cleaner shrimp and a few turbo snails. i might also get some peaceful fish later down the road.
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2007-10-13 10:29:58 · 6 answers · asked by ryannewman83 2

Can i put an oscar 2jackdempseys 2 bala sharks abanded leporinus ina 55gallon tank?

2007-10-13 10:18:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

aqarium and 7 new fish, now all fish are compatible but here's my issue how do I acclimatize 2 seperate tanks of fish into one new (3rd) tank. so far I set up the new tank/filter fallowed all directions on the chemicals/conditioners and added in some of the really dirty water and have left the filter on a few hours to mix and ready the new tank and Ive put some of that combined water in with the cleaner newer fish. Now what do I do and how long should I wait to mix em all up in the new tank? Im worried about harming them, what are the risks involved?

2007-10-13 09:47:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-13 09:33:51 · 5 answers · asked by AMANDA T 1

Why would you use bleach,or any chemicals to clean a fish tank?I had a tank that I recently set up,it had been in storage for years,and when I cleaned it out,I used nothing but water and a razor blade to get some of the dried algae off the bottom.
I just read that some poor guy cleaned out his tank with bleach,and now his fish are sick.I'm sorry,but DUH,Why would anyone do this?

2007-10-13 09:15:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i cleaned out my new tank with bleach. Then i used viniger to wash it away. I rinsed it with water hose for about 10 minutes. Then i brung it back insde put water in it then i put some dechlorinitzer in it. I put some minnows in the tank to see if it was safe. They seemed to do fine so then i put my two oscars in there. Now there on the bottom of the tank on its side or on the top floating. On occasions they are swimming around. Are they going to die?

2007-10-13 07:19:31 · 9 answers · asked by Tae 2

2007-10-13 05:12:33 · 8 answers · asked by Julio 2

sorry about before i mistyped i meant i used bleach not chlorine. Anyone know how to make it safe for fish if i used bleach? Someone suggested viniger and then rinse it out throoughly i wanted to verify it or ANY OTHER IDEAS.

2007-10-13 03:41:35 · 11 answers · asked by Tae 2

2007-10-13 03:16:53 · 20 answers · asked by Rock 2

I have had different opinione on this but i'd like to hear yours. IS SCHOLING NECCESSARY IN THE AQUARIA?

2007-10-13 03:13:15 · 6 answers · asked by Chris 5

my guppy has been pregs for a couple of months now, i have been told they can hold on2 there fry for 7 or months untill the conditions r right. But her black spot has now turned a pinkish colour is this bad? what could it be?
plz help me!

2007-10-13 02:06:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been trying to get my tank healthy. I have had 4 platies die. 2 of them I am not sure of the reason. The water tests fine, especially since I have done a few partial water changes recently. Also, my gromie has a stringy worm hanging from her fin. I have treated the tank for parasites; however, it is still there. Help!

2007-10-13 00:55:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Female Fighting Fish i bought recently had a dull body color, short fins and several streak of red lines at her tail. 2 days later, the fish body turn dark blue. Its even make a bubble nest.

Can the female betta make bubble nest?
Or will they change their sex like some frog and fish do?

2007-10-12 20:18:35 · 7 answers · asked by icyhotcoldfire 1

2007-10-12 20:15:56 · 7 answers · asked by leggs 3

I got an Eheim Liberty 150 hang-on filter about 6 weeks ago at Petsmart. Its about time to replace my 3rd insert - the filter foam insert (if you have one, it's the big blue one with a coarser texture), but I can't find the inserts anywhere. I found the carbon and biofoam cartridges at Petsmart, but I can't find the other one, not even on the Eheim website. If you know of anywhere that I can get these, please let me know, as I'm getting a little frstrated. I've tried Petsmart.com too.

2007-10-12 19:40:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was asking for help about how i should clean my tank earlier. Before i knew my dad had already poured chlorine into my fish tank and washed the fish tank with it. I stopped him from going any further? i need help how do i make it safe for fishes. o the fish tank was empty. sorry if was a little confusing

2007-10-12 17:45:09 · 6 answers · asked by Tae 2

can i just stuff an un used dish sponge inside for a secondary filter?

2007-10-12 17:12:58 · 3 answers · asked by unknown 2

how do u clean a 55 gallon filter? im using a toothbrush and brushing the wierd brownish stuff off but it just seems to be not working. its like a never ending of the brown stuff.

2007-10-12 16:53:51 · 3 answers · asked by Tae 2

a friend of mine gave me a 55 gallon tank how do i clean it thorughouly. someone told me clean it with bleach, then rinse it with vibniger, then wash it out thoroughly any other suggestions?

2007-10-12 16:52:29 · 4 answers · asked by Tae 2

We are going to a Haloween party and I waa thinking of dressin her up like a small dog or something.

2007-10-12 16:50:47 · 18 answers · asked by MrNeutral 6

OK, my sister has a betta in a 2 gallon tank. I noticed over the last few days her betta wasn't acting like himself and he kind of just layed on the bottom. Today I noticed alot of food in the gravel, and I think when she fed him he must have not eaten it. The tank was gross, so I took the chore apon myself to clean it. I can't stand a fish suffering like that! When I was cleaning it, I moved the betta into a large fish bowl with the same water from his tank. He just seems to lay on the bottom, sometimes he lays kinda on his side. He is moving his gills alot, and every few minutes he comes up for air. But I noticed when you look at him from above, his scales seem to stick out a little too.

After begging, she FINALLY agreed he was sick, and she gave him to me! I am so excited! He is red and pink, and his name is Crystal Light =). Anyway, I was wondering what disease he has? The only medicine I have that I think might work is MelaFix? Should I use this? Thanks!

2007-10-12 16:33:58 · 7 answers · asked by ツ & ♥ 3

2007-10-12 16:30:55 · 9 answers · asked by jhnsnbnsn 1

i got a new black moore yesterday, and it was doing fine. but today it is at the bottom of the tank and i think it is sick. when i fed him, he ate and became anegetic again, but is now back at the bottom of the tank, should i isolate him from the rest of the tank or wait to see what happends? in the tank their are only 4 guppy's and 1 sucker.

2007-10-12 16:11:24 · 3 answers · asked by monkey 2

I have had a few new fish die with no signs of illness.(guppies) And all my water tests are within the normal ranges. (ph,ammonia,nitrite,nitrate all okay) Also there are no aggressive fish in the tank. The temp is good and the filter works fine and the tap water was dechlorinated with stresscoat during water changes every week.

2007-10-12 15:28:08 · 11 answers · asked by matters 2

I have a freshwater aquarium. The ph is about 7.5 and it is 80 degrees. I have live plants and they are getting killed by algae. First little dark green spots grow on the plants' leaves, then the leaves rot (from lack of light?). This keeps happening until the plant is dead and I have to remove it. I have tried a variety of plants, but the problem still exists.

2007-10-12 13:40:40 · 3 answers · asked by brlc 2

i had to choose a project off a list and i chose, AFFECT OF LIGHT ON FISH BEHAVIOR, i chose to work with bettas and they are not only for the project i plan to keep both of my bettas until they get old and die naturaly i had some experience in the past with them, any ideas?? plz help

2007-10-12 13:20:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,
my gramma has a 5 gallon tank that consists of 2 tetra's like 5 frogs, like 5 shrimps, 3 neons tetra's, 2 mollies an' i think that's all .. anyhow we just found a very light pink round thing at the bottom of the tank. it's the size of a large pea it's made up of all these little "bubble" like things.. A shrimp has already picked on it a little, and a snail tried to eat it.. not sure if it's got to good a' chance of living left but should we take it out of the tank??? Or is it even a egg?

2007-10-12 12:12:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous