I know how to buy my fish, do you? 10 points to the best answer. It seems that a lot of fish problems I see here start before one leaves the pet shop. No essays, concise answers only.
2006-09-24 13:57:58 · 6 answers · asked by smiley0_1_1999 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
Most answers I see here show me that there are knowledgable persons out there, and do what I myself would do.
2006-09-26 17:32:30 · update #1
Buy fish from a reputable breeder or fish store only. Do not buy any fish from tanks with any dead fish in them. Buy fish from a store whose staff have a vast knowledge of the fish they are selling you. Do not buy any fish that has sores, swims strange, acts strange, fungus, fin rot or any other symptoms of sickness and do not buy fish whose tank mates have any symptoms. The tank you buy your fish from should have clear water and have the appearance of a "healthy" tank. No excessive algae, no disgusting films, nothing like that. If possible have the shop keep the fish you have selected seperate from others for at least a week(not all shops are willing to do this) to see if it develops any sickness. Observe fish behavior carefully while it is with its tank mates. See if it is a bully, loner, etc...this could indicate how it will treat your other fish at home. If it is a fish usually kept by itself i.e. betta, watch its reaction to fish in other tanks. Only buy from a shop that has a guarantee on the fishes for at least 30 days. Lastly shops should let you have at the very least a sample of their water so you can test it so you know what water parameters the fish is coming from and adjust the acclimation of the fish accordingly. Happy fishing!
2006-09-24 14:34:11 · answer #1 · answered by Charis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I hope I get the 10 pointer.
I have three aquariums going in my home.
I breed fancy tailed guppies.
They are hardy and breed like rabbits.
I just brought 50 to a local pet shop, because I don't want to over crowd my tanks.
The man at the Pet Shop said that they usually die on other people.
I have a good regimen I stick to.
Feed them very little, and it's usually brine shrimp.
Make sure the water is clean and all systems are functioning.
Add some salt to the tank every so often, like a teaspoon to 20 gallons, once every six months.
I have all kinds of beauties, even some I've bred that I haven't ever seen in Pet Shops. (Colors like a rainbow, with glittering blue bodies).
Also, keep a cory or two in each tank.
2006-09-24 21:05:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well when you buy an aquarium, you need to get it cultured first of. And if your not sure what fish are ok with each other, you need to ask the person working. There are also lots of sites online that can help you out with this also. I usually buy a couple fish at a time. Let them settle in, and then go buy more. My problem is, when I leave and I have someone fish sit, they end up killing my fish. I don't know how they do it.
2006-09-24 21:04:49 · answer #3 · answered by Brandi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with the largest aquarium possible as they are easier to keep pH levels/temps etc balanced. A small tank's temperature and chemicals will tend to fluctuate more so than a larger tank. One inch of fish per gallon of water Compatible fish only. In some cases books are much more reliable than a sales person at a large retail chain. Mom and pop fish stores are great for knowledgeable sales people as they are usually specialized in the aquarium area.
2006-09-24 21:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, for beginners. Just stick with one type of fish. Don't mix and match like the stores usually suggest. I suggest a single breed of live bearing fish. (Guppies, Mollies, Platies, or Swordtails).
Only buy fish from healthy tanks, if any of the fish in the tank look ill. Don't buy any fish from that tank.
2006-09-24 21:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This page says it all
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=882
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2006-09-25 11:02:32 · answer #6 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋