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From: Barb 4/15/00
Subject: Re: Help...on Bala Sharks Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on April 15, 101 at 16:05:22: Re: (8727.html) Help...on Bala Sharks posted by Cam on April 15, 101 at 11:51:29: A pH of 7.6 is fine for most fish. Fish become accustomed to water conditions outside what their "ideal" is supposed to be. Bettas ideally are kept at a pH of 7.0. Mine thrive in a pH of 7.8. You are more likely to harm your fish from bouncing the pH around with pH adjustors. Leave your pH of 7.6 alone and put the adjustors on the shelf. Finding another source of buying your fish sounds like a good plan. Also you should quarantine any new fish for 4 weeks before introducing them into your main tank, to be sure that they are disease free. Good luck to you! Barb (http://www.aquamaniacs.net) 8769

From: Deceit101 4/17/00
Subject: Re: Help...on Bala Sharks Posted by deceit101msn.com) Deceit101 on April 17, 101 at 23:34:55: Re: (8731.html) Re: Help...on Bala Sharks posted by Barb on April 15, 101 at 16:05:22: Q-tine new fish for a month? lol A tad bit obsessive if I do say so myself. I put mine in a Q tank for 3 days. If no signs of illness occur and they still eat healty, then there keepers. About the Bala Sharks.. They are really not hardy fish at all... They always tend to just die around the first week. If they live past that, their ok. putting your fish in quarentine for a month isnt going to help the specific fish at all, and no your Bala's didnt have a disease. One thing about them (I know you said you had one before but i'll go over this one point.) Bala sharks are mid-feeders. They dont usually come to the top (if ever). Putting tubifex worms in the middle of the tank on the glass would be a good way to feed them to make sure their getting enough food, and they could also do better in schools I guess, but just remeber... they are not hardy. I have had them die on me too the exact same... -Deceit101 8728

From: vixen 4/15/00
Subject: Re: Help...on Bala Sharks Posted by vixen on April 15, 101 at 15:19:29: Re: (8727.html) Help...on Bala Sharks posted by Cam on April 15, 101 at 11:51:29: It would have been best to find out why your original bala died, before you bought more and more. Reasons why your bala(s) may have died: Infrequent water changes Small tank Aggressive tankmates Not in a school (6 is best) Not getting enough to eat If you are positive that those could not be the cause as to why your balas died, it could just be the store where you are purchasing them. Find a privately owned fish shop, those usually have better quality fish. 8725

From: Tori 4/15/00
Subject: need more guppy info. Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 15, 101 at 07:26:03: Hey all As I said in my last post, I am going to start breeding and selling guppies. I am not going to raise certain strains yet, but just pick the best colored males and females to breed together. I was wondering, how much the guppies would be worth, if I was trying to sell them in a small town? Also, would I have to have a license to breed and sell? Thanks! Tori 8726

From: vixen 4/15/00
Subject: Re: need more guppy info. Posted by vixen on April 15, 101 at 10:14:07: Re: (8725.html) need more guppy info. posted by Tori on April 15, 101 at 07:26:03: Before you jump into breeding, I think you need to some reading first. Buy a guppy book or check out an online fancy guppy breeders club. I'm not sure if you need a license for guppies, however, you'll need to know the different strains of guppies. You have to have a lot of time and lots of tank to breed guppies, and in the end you won't get that much money(there are a few exceptions). Most petshops will usually give you store credit for your fish. If they were to actually buy the fish, it would be $1-1.50 for the male, and even less for the female. A better livebearer to breed would be swordtails or saltwater mollies. They'd bring in a little bit more money. 8735

From: Tori 4/15/00
Subject: Re: need more guppy info. Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 15, 101 at 17:06:39: Re: (8726.html) Re: need more guppy info. posted by vixen on April 15, 101 at 10:14:07: Thanks for the info. Like I said, I won't be breeding certain strains, and I have read plenty of books on guppies. 8729

From: Bob 4/15/00
Subject: Re: need more guppy info. Posted by Bob on April 15, 101 at 15:42:20: Re: (8726.html) Re: need more guppy info. posted by vixen on April 15, 101 at 10:14:07: The fry won't be worth much until they're older. 8738

From: Tori 4/15/00
Subject: Re: need more guppy info. Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 15, 101 at 17:17:23: Re: (8729.html) Re: need more guppy info. posted by Bob on April 15, 101 at 15:42:20: Thanks, but how much exactly? I mean to the people around the town and stuff? 8719

From: Tori 4/14/00
Subject: Guppies Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 14, 101 at 19:49:52: What is the difference between the following strains of guppies: Fancy, and golden. Thanks! 8713

From: johna 4/14/00
Subject: mollies?????? Posted by sky_28043yahoo.com) johna on April 14, 101 at 16:04:23: are they any sites out their that tells alot about mollies because i got some two mollies one female and the other one male and was wondering how to breed them and some other info. i would like to learn about. 8817

From: J.B 4/19/00
Subject: Re: mollies?????? Posted by J.B on April 19, 101 at 17:10:22: Re: (8713.html) mollies?????? posted by johna on April 14, 101 at 16:04:23: I don't know of any mollie websites but I can tell you a little bit about them. They like to eat algae, are peaceful and not very long lived. They like a temperature of 28C and prefer a ph value of 8 or close to 8. They like water that is a bit on the hard side. Mollies are really easy to keep but they are very sensitive to temperature. If they begin to shimmy a partial water change can usual cure them, aslong a you maintain a good temperature. They should have some green food in their diet. They need to be fed quit often. 8845

From: johna 4/21/00
Subject: Re: mollies?????? Posted by johna on April 21, 101 at 08:43:47: Re: (8817.html) Re: mollies?????? posted by J.B on April 19, 101 at 17:10:22: okay thank you alot for your help j.b, do you know anything about breeding them? 8720

From: Tori 4/14/00
Subject: Re: mollies?????? Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 14, 101 at 20:03:01: Re: (8713.html) mollies?????? posted by johna on April 14, 101 at 16:04:23: Here is a link to a site that should give you some info on breeding and caring for mollies: http://www3.mistral.co.uk/xalan/m_common.htm#m Good Luck! Tori 8732

From: johna 4/15/00
Subject: anybody else??? Posted by johna on April 15, 101 at 16:06:41: Re: (8720.html) Re: mollies?????? posted by Tori on April 14, 101 at 20:03:01: thank you tori anybody else got any more info. about mollies? 8737

From: Tori 4/15/00
Subject: Re: anybody else??? Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 15, 101 at 17:15:06: Re: (8732.html) anybody else??? posted by johna on April 15, 101 at 16:06:41: Here's even another site! =) http://www.fishprofiles.com/profiles/livebearers/mollies.asp 8744

From: johna 4/16/00
Subject: Re: anybody else??? Posted by johna on April 16, 101 at 10:34:37: Re: (8737.html) Re: anybody else??? posted by Tori on April 15, 101 at 17:15:06: thank you torrie and if you know any more sites throw them to me!!! :-) 8762

From: Tori 4/17/00
Subject: Re: anybody else??? Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 17, 101 at 17:03:03: Re: (8744.html) Re: anybody else??? posted by johna on April 16, 101 at 10:34:37: Sorry, no more here...=( But you can try doing an internet search if you haven't already, thats where I find most of my stuff. 8780

From: johna 4/18/00
Subject: Re: anybody else??? Posted by sky_28043yahoo.com) johna on April 18, 101 at 16:58:25: Re: (8762.html) Re: anybody else??? posted by Tori on April 17, 101 at 17:03:03: oh that's okay you've helped me out enough!!! :) and i'll try some search pages!!! 8779

From: johna 4/18/00
Subject: Re: anybody else??? Posted by sky_28043yahoo.com) johna on April 18, 101 at 16:58:06: Re: (8762.html) Re: anybody else??? posted by Tori on April 17, 101 at 17:03:03: oh that's okay you've helped me out enough!!! :) 8712

From: johna 4/14/00
Subject: help me please!!!! (important) Posted by sky_28043yahoo.com) johna on April 14, 101 at 15:50:29: i just got a pregnat swordtail today, i've never even had a swordtail before in my life so i don't even know why i got one. the clerk that i bought her from said she was ready any day to have her fry any day i got her in a five gallon tank without any gravel and a plant so please anybody out their that knows what to do to take care of the fry or what to do with her any website's out there or anything with info. please help me i'm in desperate need. 8723

From: vixen 4/14/00
Subject: Actually, Posted by vixen on April 14, 101 at 20:48:28: Re: (8712.html) help me please!!!! (important) posted by johna on April 14, 101 at 15:50:29: Tori is right, however, I've noticed that when I put pregnant livebearers in the breeding trap, it totally stresses them out even worse. What I would do in your situation is get LIVE floating plants. Anacharis, hornwort, and java moss are best. That way the fry can hide, plus since the plants are live, they can eat some algae and other bits from the plants. If you can, get a larger tank, 10 gallons minimum. Also, let the fry alone. You want the mother and fry to be as stress-free as possible, by messing aroudn with a breeding net, box, and scooping in searching for the fry, it will cause some fry to die, and the mother very stressed, which in turn will cause disease(like ICH). A few fry will die, and some will live. The strong, smart, healthy fry will survive. And don't worry, your mommy swordtail will have a couple more batches of fry in the future, even if there is no male.(Yes I know that's weird, but livebearers have the ability to store sperm inside them for months!) Have fun with your new fish! 8730

From: johna 4/15/00
Subject: Re: Actually, Posted by sky_28043yahoo.com) johna on April 15, 101 at 16:01:09: Re: (8723.html) Actually, posted by vixen on April 14, 101 at 20:48:28: okay thank you guys so so much!!!!! 8736

From: Tori 4/15/00
Subject: Re: Actually, Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 15, 101 at 17:09:10: Re: (8730.html) Re: Actually, posted by johna on April 15, 101 at 16:01:09: no problem Johna 8724

From: Tori 4/15/00
Subject: Re: Actually, Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 15, 101 at 07:20:16: Re: (8723.html) Actually, posted by vixen on April 14, 101 at 20:48:28: Yes, a breeding trap, that I've seen, usually gets the mother fish a little stressed. But I've found it the easiest way to succesfully raise the fry. But I agree, the best way would be to get a bigger tank, and lots of floating plants. Good luck! 8716

From: Tori 4/14/00
Subject: Re: help me please!!!! (important) Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 14, 101 at 19:35:20: Re: (8712.html) help me please!!!! (important) posted by johna on April 14, 101 at 15:50:29: Swordtails are livebearers, and will try and eat they're young if not heavily fed or if there is plenty of plant cover in the tank. Watch her carefully, and if you see her having the fry, wait untill you think she's done then remove her from the tank immediatly. There is also a type of nursery tank found in petshops, it's made so that you put the mother fish in it, and when baby after baby are birthed, they will drop through a small crack in the bottom of the mother's part and will end up in a safer compartment away from they're mother. Afterwards the mother removed along with the divider, and you can raise the babies in the nursery tank, although it is usually better to raise them in a bigger container, so that they will have enough room to grow quickly. 8715

From: Tori 4/14/00
Subject: Re: help me please!!!! (important) Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 14, 101 at 19:32:48: Re: (8712.html) help me please!!!! (important) posted by johna on April 14, 101 at 15:50:29: Swordtails are livebearers, and will try and eat they're young if not heavily fed or if there is plenty of plant cover in the tank. Watch her carefully, and if you see her having the fry, wait untill you think she's done then remove her from the tank immediatly. There is also a type of nursery tank found in petshops, it's made so that you put the mother fish in it, and when baby after baby are birthed, they will drop through a small crack in the bottom of the mother's part and will end up in a safer compartment away from they're mother. Afterwards the mother removed along with the divider, and you can raise the babies in the nursery tank, although it is usually better to raise them in a bigger container, so that they will have enough room to grow quickly. 8714

From: Tori 4/14/00
Subject: Re: help me please!!!! (important) Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 14, 101 at 19:30:58: Re: (8712.html) help me please!!!! (important) posted by johna on April 14, 101 at 15:50:29: Swordtails are livebearers, and will try and eat they're young if not heavily fed or if there is plenty of plant cover in the tank. Watch her carefully, and if you see her having the fry, wait untill you think she's done then remove her from the tank immediatly. There is also a type of nursery tank found in petshops, it's made so that you put the mother fish in it, and when baby after baby are birthed, they will drop through a small crack in the bottom of the mother's part and will end up in a safer compartment away from they're mother. Afterwards the mother removed along with the divider, and you can raise the babies in the nursery tank, although it is usually better to raise them in a bigger container, so that they will have enough room to grow quickly. 8711

From: eric 4/14/00
Subject: betta and fin rot Posted by eric on April 14, 101 at 11:01:07: well he seems to have recovered and it was pretty bad but i was wondering if he'll grow back his uhhh... fin which would be his hand or arm, its small and stumpy and he can't help but swim a little funny, please say it'll grow back, his other fins are growing back fine. thanx eric 8722

From: vixen 4/14/00
Subject: Re: betta and fin rot Posted by vixen on April 14, 101 at 20:41:37: Re: (8711.html) betta and fin rot posted by eric on April 14, 101 at 11:01:07: It may or may not. It depends how far down the fin was damaged. It is especially hard to say since I don't know how your betta looks right now! Goodluck! 8707

From: Rich 4/13/00
Subject: Java Moss Posted by cougiehotmail.com) Rich on April 13, 101 at 10:53:00: Help!!! I've been looking all over for Java Moss to put into my tank with my platies. I don't have a separate tank for raising fry and don't have the room for it either and I've been told that the java moss gives them shelter from the adults. I've been looking all over my area (Atlanta)in everything from the private shops to the chain stores and nobody seems to be carrying java moss. Does anyone know of any reputable dealers (either in the atlanta area or online)that I can purchase some through? Thanks in advance for any help. 8710

From: dale 4/14/00
Subject: Re: Java Moss Posted by j3remyfuryaol.com) dale on April 14, 101 at 08:57:11: Re: (8707.html) Java Moss posted by Rich on April 13, 101 at 10:53:00: they have a couple of java moss on auction at www.aquabid.com 8721

From: vixen 4/14/00
Subject: Re: Java Moss Posted by vixen on April 14, 101 at 20:39:16: Re: (8710.html) Re: Java Moss posted by dale on April 14, 101 at 08:57:11: Other plants, like anacharis and hornwort, are good for hiding fry, and it usually much easier to find at petshops. 8706

From: grace 4/13/00
Subject: discus Posted by gracey786hotmail.com) grace on April 13, 101 at 10:20:49: Looking for breeders of discus in New jersey area pls. reply to jamesgrace96hotmail.com or gracey786hotmail.com 8701

From: Neil Ellefsen 4/13/00
Subject: 30 Gal Salt Water Setup Posted by neil_ellefsenjuno.com) Neil Ellefsen on April 13, 101 at 07:53:00: I have setup many freshwater tanks and I am thinking about saltwater. I have a 30 gal tank, a penquin biowheel back filter and a hagen aquaclear back filter, heater etc. My hood actually has a coralife bulb ( i think this is a plus for saltwater). I want to do a simple Saltwater setup w/ rocks and a few coral (artifical will be fine). And a few clowns/ damsels or other easy fish. Do I need a skimmer or any other equit. I don't have What can I expect to pay for rocks, coral, sand, etc. Any sugesstions would be great. thanks 8702

From: vixen 4/13/00
Subject: Re: 30 Gal Salt Water Setup Posted by vixen on April 13, 101 at 08:26:44: Re: (8701.html) 30 Gal Salt Water Setup posted by Neil Ellefsen on April 13, 101 at 07:53:00: You'll need coral or sand, that will stabilize the pH. Damsels are too aggressive and can become rather large, so you would be better of with some clownfish, snails, and/or shrimp. A 30 gallon doesnt give you much to work with, so you can't be picky on what to put in there. You can expect to pay A LOT for everything. Saltwater isn't that hard, its just much more expensive than freshwater. A skimmer would be best, it will dramatically remove waste than the filters that you have now. This is when bonding with a good LFS comes in handy, because sometimes you can get very good deals! 8692

From: alyssa 4/12/00
Subject: CAN I GET SOME ANSWERS HERE???????????????????? Posted by divastar273aol.com) alyssa on April 12, 101 at 18:50:39: PLEASE HELP ME!,my guppies are going to have babies and i dont know what to do.either toleave them in the tank with the bella shark,3 tigerbarbs, and 2 guppies.Or i allready prepared a small fish bowl for them but it has no filter. will the babies do fine in the bowl?or should i leave them in the tank, but in the tank they can get sucked up in the filter or eaten by the guppies.what should i do????please answer!!!!!!1 8818

From: J.B 4/19/00
Subject: Re: CAN I GET SOME ANSWERS HERE???????????????????? Posted by J.B on April 19, 101 at 17:21:29: Re: (8692.html) CAN I GET SOME ANSWERS HERE???????????????????? posted by alyssa on April 12, 101 at 18:50:39: Just buy a baby saver (breeding trap) but the femal inside let her have her babies and then let the babies get bigger in the trap or in your bowl. If you have tiger bards your baby guppies won't last a week. 8703

From: vixen 4/13/00
Subject: Calm down! Posted by vixen on April 13, 101 at 08:29:52: Re: (8692.html) CAN I GET SOME ANSWERS HERE???????????????????? posted by alyssa on April 12, 101 at 18:50:39: Leave all of your fish in your established tank. How big is your tank? Now, as for the guppies, just let them have the babies in the tank. A couple of them may become dinner, but a few strong, hardy, and smart ones will survive. Provide hiding places for the fry(babies), like some floating plants. And if you are afraid they will be sucked up the filter, use some pantyhose and use that to cover up the intake tube on the filter. Don't worry, things will be fine. And your guppies will definetly have lots more batches of fry in the the future. 8709

From: alyssa 4/13/00
Subject: Re: Calm down! Posted by alyssa on April 13, 101 at 17:18:19: Re: (8703.html) Calm down! posted by vixen on April 13, 101 at 08:29:52: thank you! I just wasnt getting any answers but thanx i will do what you said! 8700

From: Jim 4/13/00
Subject: Re: CAN I GET SOME ANSWERS HERE???????????????????? Posted by gtdz78caol.com) Jim on April 13, 101 at 07:27:29: Re: (8692.html) CAN I GET SOME ANSWERS HERE???????????????????? posted by alyssa on April 12, 101 at 18:50:39: GET THEM OUT OF THE BOWL!!!!!!!!Your tiger Barbs will have them for lunch! Work with what you have, A small bowl is all I used. You can also purchase some sort of tank divider if you wanted to keep them in the tank, but mam and dad will eat them too! 8677

From: Michael 4/12/00
Subject: How much salt to a gallon of water? Posted by traxryuhotmail.com) Michael on April 12, 101 at 13:35:16: Trying to get a better idea of how much salt should go in a gallon of water. I am tired of the quessing game. Thanks Michael traxryuhotmail.com 8683

From: Barb 4/12/00
Subject: Re: How much salt to a gallon of water? Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on April 12, 101 at 14:32:15: Re: (8677.html) How much salt to a gallon of water? posted by Michael on April 12, 101 at 13:35:16: Depends... some species of fish like the neon tetra and cats can be sensitive to salt and it should not be added. Mollies... even more than one teaspoon per gallon is indicated. The Great Salt Debate lives on. There is little to no scientific proof that salt prevents or treats infections, when routinely added to water at the rate of one teaspoon salt/one gal water. Everyone says to use it over and over, yet this advice is based solely on someone else having told them that it should be used and the salt advice has been passed on in this fashion. I got brave about 6 months ago and stood up to the peer pressure of using salt and stopped using it completely and all of my fish have remained healthy. The use of salt shall remain controversial for a long time to come. Barb www.aquamaniacs.net 8679

From: Jane 4/12/00
Subject: Re: How much salt to a gallon of water? Posted by Jane on April 12, 101 at 14:03:37: Re: (8677.html) How much salt to a gallon of water? posted by Michael on April 12, 101 at 13:35:16: one teaspoon per gallon 8697

From: Kathleen 4/12/00
Subject: Re: How much salt to a gallon of water? Posted by Kathleen on April 12, 101 at 20:53:30: Re: (8679.html) Re: How much salt to a gallon of water? posted by Jane on April 12, 101 at 14:03:37: Yes...1 teaspoon per gallon of aquarium salt. I sometimes use less and sometimes none at all. If I am trying to make high nitrites less toxic during cycling I use at least a teaspoon if I already have salt in the tank. If not I definately add more than that if nitrites are high. You should dissolve the salt in water before adding it. 8673

From: Pat 4/12/00
Subject: Cycling a 20 gal tank -- problems! Posted by pjensenicehouse.net) Pat on April 12, 101 at 12:42:08: I"m in the 20th day of cycling a 20 gallon tank. Ammonia levels are super high but I'm using AmmoLock so I can't get accurate readings. Nitrite is only .25, and zero nitrates. My water turned very cloudy yesterday, but the pet store recommends not doing any water changes. I have two Gouramies in the tank which seem healthy, but I'm worried about them. Does anyone have advice or can you tell me what to expect? Thanks! 8684

From: Barb 4/12/00
Subject: Re: Cycling a 20 gal tank -- problems! Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on April 12, 101 at 14:51:58: Re: (8673.html) Cycling a 20 gal tank -- problems! posted by Pat on April 12, 101 at 12:42:08: I wasn't aware that Ammo-lock gave false readings with ammonia testers. I'd appreciate what your understanding is of this, so that I can learn please! In any event, lose the Ammo-lock and use AmQuel, which binds ammonia completely and converts it to a natural substance that is no longer toxic but allows the natural cycling process to continue. You must use either AP's 2-bottled tester for ammonia (freshwater/saltwater combo tester) or Jungle's Dipsticks for ammonia, in order to get true ammonia readings when using AmQuel. The cloudiness (I'm assuming that it is white in color) is likely a bacterial bloom. This should clear in days to a week. be careful not to overfeed. Do you only have the 2 gouramis in the 20-gal? With a small bioload like this, it will just take you a little longer to cycle the tank. You are on your way because you have moved into the nitrite phase. Perform a 10% water change from the water near surface without disturbing the gravel bed only for high chem levels (such as high nitrites) which are causing fishy stress (darting about, sluggish, appetite off, they don't seem the same, etc.). Even with high levels, if you fish are behaving and eating normally, then you don't need to perform a water change. You will have successfully completed the cycling process when you have measurable nitrates and your ammonia and nitrite levels are zero. Barb www.aquamaniacs.net 8678

From: Michael 4/12/00
Subject: Re: Cycling a 20 gal tank -- problems! Posted by traxryuhotmail.com) Michael on April 12, 101 at 13:55:59: Re: (8673.html) Cycling a 20 gal tank -- problems! posted by Pat on April 12, 101 at 12:42:08: I would stop using any type of amonia stopper. You will not be able to tell if its ready. Plus your cycle depends on a few things. Do you have live rock? If so it my be cycled already. If not I would wait a little longer, maybe a month. Your water my be cloudy because of the substrate. Has it been stirred up lately? If so it may take a few days to clear. I hope this helped a little. 8699

From: CT 4/13/00
Subject: Re: Cycling a 20 gal tank -- problems! Posted by CT on April 13, 101 at 01:27:07: Re: (8678.html) Re: Cycling a 20 gal tank -- problems! posted by Michael on April 12, 101 at 13:55:59: Michael, Ammonia is toxic to fish at any level. The use of AmQuel to detox ammonia is a solid practice. (http://www.aquamaniacs.net/cyclingsafely.html) Cycling Safely 8708

From: Barb 4/13/00
Subject: Re: Cycling a 20 gal tank -- problems! Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on April 13, 101 at 15:02:23: Re: (8699.html) Re: Cycling a 20 gal tank -- problems! posted by CT on April 13, 101 at 01:27:07: Seems like old times CT!! That article on (http://www.aquamaniacs.net/cyclingsafely.html) Cycling Safely... rocks! Barb (http://www.aquamaniacs.net) 8672

From: alyssa 4/12/00
Subject: I NEED HELP!!!! Posted by divastar273aol.com) alyssa on April 12, 101 at 12:40:59: please help me, my guppies are about to have babies and i dont know wether to put tehm in a bowl or to leave them in the tank.But they can get eaten in the bowl and posibly get sucked up into the filter.But the bowl doesnt have a filter.And there is hardley any place for the babies to hide.Can the babies live without a filter? PLease help me!!!!!! 8808

From: J.B 4/19/00
Subject: Re: I NEED HELP!!!! Posted by J.B on April 19, 101 at 14:31:35: Re: (8672.html) I NEED HELP!!!! posted by alyssa on April 12, 101 at 12:40:59: Your babies will be O.K. with out a filter for a while once they are big enough put them back in your big tank keep the female well fed while she is in the bowl so she doesn't eat to many of her babies. 8698

From: dale 4/12/00
Subject: Re: I NEED HELP!!!! Posted by j3remyfuryaol.com) dale on April 12, 101 at 23:52:04: Re: (8672.html) I NEED HELP!!!! posted by alyssa on April 12, 101 at 12:40:59: you can buy some of those breeding traps or nets that you can put inside your tank. You can put the mothers inside those and then take them out off the breeding site as soon as the babies are born. you can buy 'em at your nearest petstores or here at www.thatpetplace.com 8670

From: Doug 4/12/00
Subject: REAL Small Marine Aquariums... Posted by glaserdomsu.edu) Doug on April 12, 101 at 10:47:59: Hey, I'd appreciate some advise (aside from what my dealer says... I think I would like a second opinion). I just bought a 3 gallon Eclipse tank. I have been keeping My 20 gallon salt water tank for a long time and I feel like I have been successful with it. I have great corals that have been thriving for many months, my fish are happy and, well, life is just peachy. I understand that the smaller tank means more potential problems. Small changes in the chemical balance for instance can be felt more grealy in smaller bodies of water. So I know what I am up against. My dealer (and another dealer I know) seems to be successfully maintaining these micro-micro reef systems. But I am one of those people that swear by the all-powerful protien skimmer. Is there some kind of tiny protien skimmer out there? If not I just plan on using the built-in wet/dry filter in addition to my live rock, frequent water changes, and a small powerhead for adequate movement. Does anyone care to offer advise? Doug 8704

From: vixen 4/13/00
Subject: Re: REAL Small Marine Aquariums... Posted by vixen on April 13, 101 at 08:33:08: Re: (8670.html) REAL Small Marine Aquariums... posted by Doug on April 12, 101 at 10:47:59: I dont think they make mini-protein skimmers THAT small. But those mini reef tanks have been done. You sound very educated and well-informed, so I say go for it! You'll be able to pull it off. Just dont keep any fish in the tank!!! 8667

From: Roman Klempt 4/12/00
Subject: can I move goldfish to backyard pond Posted by romanklempt.com) Roman Klempt on April 12, 101 at 08:57:08: I have two gold fish that are now about 5" long. I am building a backyard pond this summer and I was thinking that I could move the goldfish to the pond and then before winter comes move them back inside. Do you see a problem with this, if I watch the water temperature and water quality in the pond (and the cats and racoons)? 8691

From: Nick 4/12/00
Subject: Re: can I move goldfish to backyard pond Posted by Nick on April 12, 101 at 16:58:11: Re: (8667.html) can I move goldfish to backyard pond posted by Roman Klempt on April 12, 101 at 08:57:08: Yes, many people move their fish inside for the winter and put them back out when the weather gets better. Make sure you securely cover your outside pond. Depending on how large of a pond you are making, water conditions are important, and you need to have a filter running. 8674

From: alyssa 4/12/00
Subject: Re: can I move goldfish to backyard pond Posted by divastar273aol.com) alyssa on April 12, 101 at 12:44:36: Re: (8667.html) can I move goldfish to backyard pond posted by Roman Klempt on April 12, 101 at 08:57:08: that is fine to move them because my mamaw has a pond up on the mountain were she lives and they survived until they were years old because they reproduced.so its fine to put them in a pond as long as you watch the water quality and temperature and animals taht will eat them. please email me! 8665

From: Richard Fair 4/12/00
Subject: BBC Manchester Online FishCam and Fish Wishes Posted by richard.fairbbc.co.uk) Richard Fair on April 12, 101 at 06:17:39: Greetings from the BBC Manchester Online pet fish. See them live via our FishCam at http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/webcams/index.shtml Enjoy! 8664

From: Dale 4/11/00
Subject: Undergravel Filter Help ! Posted by j3remyfuryaol.com) Dale on April 11, 101 at 23:45:51: I have a 60 gallon tank to be setup for marine life. I have an undergravel filter with 2 powerheads. I want to use my UG filter but also use live sand at the same time. How can I do this? The webmaster of this site suggested "inorganic quilt batting", where can I find this? Hope someone can help. Thanks. 8705

From: vixen 4/13/00
Subject: Re: Undergravel Filter Help ! Posted by vixen on April 13, 101 at 08:34:57: Re: (8664.html) Undergravel Filter Help ! posted by Dale on April 11, 101 at 23:45:51: Sand and undergravel filters only work for short periods of time. Pretty soon the sand sinks through, even if there is a net or mesh underneath. It really isn't worth it to risk your whole tank in the future. 8662

From: Kristen 4/11/00
Subject: male betta Posted by Kristen on April 11, 101 at 23:11:38: will a male betta attack other fish to protect his eggs? 8763

From: Tori 4/17/00
Subject: Re: male betta Posted by valm1988aol.com) Tori on April 17, 101 at 17:05:02: Re: (8662.html) male betta posted by Kristen on April 11, 101 at 23:11:38: he might, but im not that much of a betta expert. try searching the internet, it should have lots about it on there. 8823

From: koko 4/19/00
Subject: Re: male betta Posted by koko on April 19, 101 at 18:27:46: Re: (8763.html) Re: male betta posted by Tori on April 17, 101 at 17:05:02: Yes bettas are very protective of there young and when the babies are about a week or two old then the father will start to attack the babies. 8661

From: johna 4/11/00
Subject: mollies and bettas? Posted by johna on April 11, 101 at 23:09:46: is it safe to have a female betta and a mollie to be in the same tank? 8694

From: Carol 4/12/00
Subject: Re: mollies and bettas? Posted by blueyes1957hotmail.com) Carol on April 12, 101 at 19:44:06: Re: (8661.html) mollies and bettas? posted by johna on April 11, 101 at 23:09:46: Yes, it is safe to have mollies and female bettas together in the same tank. Both are peaceful fish. I have a male in with about 20 other fish, my tank is 29 gallons. I just got most of the fish and 4 of them are beautiful female bettas (there's enough room in the tank and enough hiding places for the females to get away from the male. So far so good. But the mollies and the female bettas don't bother each other at all. 8671

From: Barb 4/12/00
Subject: Re: mollies and bettas? Posted by BarAquamaniacs.net) Barb on April 12, 101 at 12:25:10: Re: (8661.html) mollies and bettas? posted by johna on April 11, 101 at 23:09:46: Yes Johna, your betta and molly should get on fine. Male bettas and sailfin mollies can have problems, but with the short-finned female betta, you should be in good shape. Also, the betta will be able to handle the extra bit of salt that your mollies desire. Bear in mind that compatibility also depends upon the individual temperment of your fish. So, even if the general rule is that a female betta should do fine with a molly, but you have one nasty female on your hands, then look out!! Good luck! Barb www.aquamaniacs.net 8688

From: johna 4/12/00
Subject: Re: mollies and bettas? Posted by johna on April 12, 101 at 15:57:10: Re: (8671.html) Re: mollies and bettas? posted by Barb on April 12, 101 at 12:25:10: thank you barb. 8745

From: johna 4/16/00
Subject: Re: mollies and bettas? Posted by johna on April 16, 101 at 10:36:31: Re: (8688.html) Re: mollies and bettas? posted by johna on April 12, 101 at 15:57:10: thanks carol 8660

From: Abraham 4/11/00
Subject: Breeding kribensis Posted by abrahaminfruit.agric.za) Abraham on April 11, 101 at 23:05:21: I have bought a pair of Kribensis a few months ago. They have layed eggs, but the eggs never hatch. I have tried everything. I have seperated the male from the female and eggs. I have also seperated the parents from the eggs but they still do not hatch. Can someone please help me? 8650

From: Kimely 4/11/00
Subject: I found fish eggs in my aquarium what should I do? Posted by Cleopatra3456aol.com) Kimely on April 11, 101 at 18:16:06: I have three fish, one black moor ( eggbert), one red oranda (maria), and one red and white oranda (tiffani). I woke up this morning and there were fish eggs at the bottom of my aquarium. I believe the red oranda laid the eggs. I removed all three fish from the aquarium and placed them in another tank. I purchased an aquarium heater for the tank with eggs but i don't know what to do next. I was trying to figure out how the eggs are fertalized. Should I place the parents in the tank with the eggs? HELP