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From: Adam 5/20/00
Subject: Re: feeding young fries
Posted by Adam on May 20, 101 at 16:22:36:
Re: (9456.html) feeding young fries posted by bpJohnson on May 20, 101 at 14:29:12:
I would try using a separte tank if you have one already set up if not go and getting a breeding net. The holes are really small and you don't ahve to worry about other fish eating them. as far as feeding them it depends on how old they are. Are they big enough to eat brine shrimp yet or are they really to small for that yet? I guess it depends on the age of the fry. But eh breeding net will keep them from being fishy brunch.:)9455
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From: Adam 5/20/00
Subject: Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish?
Posted by Adam on May 20, 101 at 14:28:15:
I was thinking about starting another tank and need to know of I can use rocks from outside or of they will kill my fish o cloud the water? Has anyone ever done this or do you have to buy rocks from the store that are made specifically for aquariums? 9469
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From: Barb 5/20/00
Subject: Re: Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish?
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 20, 101 at 17:48:14:
Re: (9455.html) Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish? posted by Adam on May 20, 101 at 14:28:15:
Here ya' go Adam... check out (http://fishgeeks.com/faqs/stonework.htm) putting stones/rocks from outside into your aquarium. :)
Barb
(http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs
From: Adam 5/21/00
Subject: Re: Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish?
Posted by Adam on May 21, 101 at 01:03:49:
Re: (9469.html) Re: Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish? posted by Barb on May 20, 101 at 17:48:14:
Okay what about gravel in the tank. I want the tank to have a more natural look to it. But aquarium gravel is so darn expensive. What would you suggest for chiclids?9496
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From: Barb 5/21/00
Subject: Re: Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish?
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 21, 101 at 19:16:58:
Re: (9480.html) Re: Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish? posted by Adam on May 21, 101 at 01:03:49:
Rocks are way natural and a cichlid tank needs rock work or so I think... I don't keep cichlids, so frankly I really can't advise you much further. You could however (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm8) Ask Yoda (aka The Cichlid King)!
Barb9457
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From: Josh 5/20/00
Subject: Re: Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish?
Posted by joshturbont.net) Josh on May 20, 101 at 15:13:50:
Re: (9455.html) Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish? posted by Adam on May 20, 101 at 14:28:15:
Short answer no long answer yes. First of all when using anything from the outdoors in your aquarium you should if possible boil it for a while, and then soak it in a mild bleach and water solution. I have a similar problem but more specific, i need to know if soapstone will hurt my fish. Anyone who reads this and knows please contact me. I'd really appreciate it.9459
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From: Adam 5/20/00
Subject: Re: Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish?
Posted by Adam on May 20, 101 at 16:24:36:
Re: (9457.html) Re: Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish? posted by Josh on May 20, 101 at 15:13:50:
But people do you things from the outside to set up tanks right? I didn't know if this was a common practice or not. Is it? Anyone else that hs more advice would be welcome because I need it. Also thanks Josh I figured that I would have to soak it in a bleach solution first but the bioling thing I didn't think of thanks alot!9464
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From: koko 5/20/00
Subject: Re: Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish?
Posted by koko on May 20, 101 at 17:02:32:
Re: (9459.html) Re: Will Rocks from outside hurt my fish? posted by Adam on May 20, 101 at 16:24:36:
I have used house plants to put in my tank and some things like planting pots in my tank, but you have to make sure there very clean. Like the boiling thing is great!9454
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From: Josh 5/20/00
Subject: Soapstone?
Posted by Josh on May 20, 101 at 13:59:34:
Could soapstone hurt my fish? I'm planning on getting malawi cichlids and they need some caves. Also does anyone have some affordable cave/hideaway ideas?9465
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From: koko 5/20/00
Subject: Re: Soapstone?
Posted by koko on May 20, 101 at 17:03:46:
Re: (9454.html) Soapstone? posted by Josh on May 20, 101 at 13:59:34:
Terra cota planting pots work great for hiding spots, just break them in half and you have a cave.9470
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Subject: Re: Soapstone?
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 20, 101 at 17:58:00:
Re: (9465.html) Re: Soapstone? posted by koko on May 20, 101 at 17:03:46:
Check out Yoda's article on the (http://www.aquamaniacs.net/jackdempseys.html) Jack Dempsey. He writes about creating a tank for this cichlid and I believe that he uses PVC tubing and clay pots. Cool slideshow there too!
I don't know about soapstone in particular, but check out the link that I left in Adam's thread on using rocks from the outside in the aquarium.
Barb
(http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs9453
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Subject: tap water or bottled water?
Posted by loren143msn.com) Lucy on May 20, 101 at 11:28:08:
Every pet store gives me a different response, so should I use regular tap water or bottled water to replace the water in my tank? How should I treat the water before going into the tank? I am continually getting very high nitrate levels in my tank (causing fish loss) can this have to do with my water what are some recomm.
Appreciate any suggestions.
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Subject: Re: tap water or bottled water?
Posted by koko on May 20, 101 at 17:09:49:
Re: (9453.html) tap water or bottled water? posted by Lucy on May 20, 101 at 11:28:08:
Bottled water or tap water doesn't really make a diff. You need to let the water sit out for 24 hours before adding to the tank. Also you need water conditioners like Amquel or Novaquel, you need to make sure they say (to get rid of ammonia and chlorine) and you will need some aquarium salt to help with the electrolytes.9471
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Subject: Re: tap water or bottled water?
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 20, 101 at 18:13:59:
Re: (9466.html) Re: tap water or bottled water? posted by koko on May 20, 101 at 17:09:49:
I'll add to Koko's comments that bottled water is a lot more expensive *cha-ching* than water from the tap and tap water is perfectly fine to use as long as it is properly conditioned. I also use AmQuel and NovAqua to condition my tap water. Remember, that while leaving water to sit out overnight to "age" and let the chlorine evaporate, this will do nothing for all the fishkeepers who have water supplies, which contain chloramines. Toxic chloramines will not evaporate from water left standing out, but AmQuel will neutralize this.
What are your nitrate levels running? It is unusual to have deaths from nitrates, though if the level is high enough, then it certainly can happen. You do mean nitrates and not nitrites? Are you adding any conditioners to your tank... pH adjusters, etc.? Nitrate levels can be lowered for one thing by water changes. How much and how frequently are you performing water changes?
Barb
(http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs9451
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Subject: deco rock how do you clean it?
Posted by princegoes.com) father cleaner on May 20, 101 at 09:43:50:
Please can so one help me?
I am going to clean our 10 gal. tank (goldfish) for our daughter, and the rock at the bottom of the tank (natural, no coloring, are covered with green alge, how and what is the correct way to clean them. So one told us to boil them, and I just don't want to have my house smelling like a fishermans warf.
thanks for your help.9479
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Subject: Re: deco rock how do you clean it?
Posted by Christi on May 20, 101 at 23:43:58:
Re: (9451.html) deco rock how do you clean it? posted by father cleaner on May 20, 101 at 09:43:50:
I also have a deco rock that tends to accumulate algae. I prefer not to indroduce chemicals into my aquarium and would suggest not using a detergent. Instead, I have been cleaning this rock with a steel wool pad. A steel wool pad that is sold without a detergent (DO NOT USE BRILLO) will do an adequate job if you use a little elbow grease. 9452
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Subject: Re: deco rock how do you clean it?
Posted by clintpetfish.net) Clint on May 20, 101 at 10:39:47:
Re: (9451.html) deco rock how do you clean it? posted by father cleaner on May 20, 101 at 09:43:50:
You can use chlorox or something simular. Mix about a cup per gallon and let it sit for a few hours. Be sure to rinse it very very well, until there is no more chlorine smell at all.
Clorine will kill algae and everything else.
RINSE it very good.
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Subject: Messages have been archived
Posted by clintpetfish.net) Clint on May 20, 101 at 09:31:25:
Hello all,
This is Clint, to keep the message board to a reasonable size I archive older messages periodically. You can browse the archives from a link at the top of the message board.
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Subject: Drinking aquarium water (humans, not cats) ... to Barb
Posted by rac on May 20, 101 at 00:25:30:
Hmmm, after reading Barb's answer about bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal problems being in aquarium water .. that does not sound good. Anyway, what about when siphoning water out of the aquarium and some gets in my mouth, which I spit out into the bucket. I have five aquariums, three are for raising fry (mollies). I only keep gravel on about 1/5 of the tank bottom of those, so that uneaten food and waste can be "sucked up" easily and quickly (every other day with a small siphon tube). One of the fry tanks has 214 week-old mollies in it (2 mommies, one mommy gave birth to 126 babies), too much waste to not be regularly cleaning. So is the matter of this water just even getting in my mouth dangerous? Thanks! 9449
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Subject: Re: Drinking aquarium water (humans, not cats) ... to Barb
Posted by gelfling on May 20, 101 at 08:44:35:
Re: (9447.html) Drinking aquarium water (humans, not cats) ... to Barb posted by rac on May 20, 101 at 00:25:30:
Get a nasal aspirator (the blue bulb thing used to clean baby noses). You can start the flow with that.9448
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Subject: Re: Drinking aquarium water (humans, not cats) ... to Barb
Posted by david on May 20, 101 at 01:15:34:
Re: (9447.html) Drinking aquarium water (humans, not cats) ... to Barb posted by rac on May 20, 101 at 00:25:30:
i would think it might not be a good thing after an extended period of time....why not get a tank syphon that has a little attached hand pump for getting it started....that way there's no risk....unless you enjoy sucking on fish waste!!(kidding!! please don't be offended)9481
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Subject: Re: Drinking aquarium water (humans, not cats) ... to Barb
Posted by rac on May 21, 101 at 02:45:12:
Re: (9448.html) Re: Drinking aquarium water (humans, not cats) ... to Barb posted by david on May 20, 101 at 01:15:34:
Thanks for your solutions, no more sucking tank water for me!! I will go to the store tomorrow and purchase either a tank siphon or baby aspirator. It was disgusting to get some of the water in my mouth.9613
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Subject: Re: Drinking aquarium water (humans, not cats) ... to Barb
Posted by Julie on May 26, 101 at 20:59:30:
Re: (9481.html) Re: Drinking aquarium water (humans, not cats) ... to Barb posted by rac on May 21, 101 at 02:45:12:
You could also try filling the siphon tube completely with water prior to placing it in the bowl/ tank. (Plug one end with your finger, and pour water into the larger end.) I've done this with both my 1.5 gallon fish bowl and my 12 gallon tank, and it has saved me from getting a mouth full of fish waste.
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Subject: Type of Water to use in Betta-Vase
Posted by ServiceTech48worldnet.att.net) Daniel E. Moore on May 19, 101 at 21:47:56:
I had two Bettas that were in separate vases. One unfortunately passed away due in part to my neglect
of not changing the water out. I have since wised up and changed out the water in my surviving Betta's vase
My question is which brand of bottled water should I use. I am currently using "Great Value" water that
you buy at Wal-Mart. Is there any other brand or any particular type that I should use other than Distilled?
Please e-mail me back at the above address. I intend to get two more Bettas and take much better care
of them
Thank You9568
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Subject: Re: Type of Water to use in Betta-Vase
Posted by Kathleen on May 23, 101 at 21:56:51:
Re: (9445.html) Type of Water to use in Betta-Vase posted by Daniel E. Moore on May 19, 101 at 21:47:56:
I use spring water(bottled)for my bettas. I still condition it with Novaqua and Amquel.9514
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Subject: Re: Type of Water to use in Betta-Vase
Posted by johna on May 22, 101 at 09:13:20:
Re: (9445.html) Type of Water to use in Betta-Vase posted by Daniel E. Moore on May 19, 101 at 21:47:56:
tap water is the best water to use for bettas. 9441
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Subject: Angel fish in a community tank
Posted by Travis on May 19, 101 at 16:03:33:
ok im getting two small angel fish and neons. ok in my 30 gallon tank already i have 6 head and tail lights, 5 zebra danios,algee eater, and a betta. my aunt who was a former pet store worker told me that angel fish are terriotorial and that i should put my neons in first and when i put my angel fish in they wont fight over parts of the fish tank. and i know that angel fish can eat my neons when they reach a certain size and can be fin nippers. so i will keep a watchful eye out. well tell me what you think and any advice thanks
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Subject: Re: Angel fish in a community tank
Posted by trix on May 21, 101 at 10:19:31:
Re: (9441.html) Angel fish in a community tank posted by Travis on May 19, 101 at 16:03:33:
I have had angel fish and neons together in the aquarium for a long time. The Angel are very peaceful in some cases they do some fin nipping but jjust a liitle and not much harm is done. When i had these fish the angel werent territorial and one more thing to be safe it is best to have the Angel fish feed and full.9440
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Subject: breeding bettas
Posted by lwbohmehome.com) val on May 19, 101 at 15:07:40:
I have just bred a male & female betta and had total success. The fry hatched and I could see them moving around and everything. I removed the female when I was supposed to and things seemed fine. It is now four or five days later and I took the male out of the tank. I was expecting to see the fry out and about, however, there is absolutely no activity so the fry must have died or something. What did I do wrong? I don't know how to make a long story short, but I am upset because of the failure I had. I am a beginner at this too, just so you all know. 9488
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Subject: Re: breeding bettas
Posted by jontodddaol.com) starfish on May 21, 101 at 15:10:56:
Re: (9440.html) breeding bettas posted by val on May 19, 101 at 15:07:40:
if you had removed the male in 2 days he wouldn't of eaten them!
but I KNOW HOW YOU FISH MY BETTAS WONT SPAWN IF TRYED EVERYTHING BUT IT DOESN'T WORK DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE ON HOW TO GET A FEMALE FULL OF EGGS OR PREGANANT?9497
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Subject: Re: breeding bettas
Posted by Barb on May 21, 101 at 19:28:30:
Re: (9488.html) Re: breeding bettas posted by starfish on May 21, 101 at 15:10:56:
Check out the article here on Petfish (from Clint?) on (http://www.petfish.net/betta.htm) breeding bettas.
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Subject: Re: breeding bettas
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 19, 101 at 17:45:22:
Re: (9440.html) breeding bettas posted by val on May 19, 101 at 15:07:40:
What are your water parameters? Are you seeing dead fry or seeing no fry, as in Daddy Betta ate them?
Barb
(http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm3) Bettas9446
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Subject: Re: breeding bettas
Posted by lwbohmehome.com) val on May 19, 101 at 23:51:05:
Re: (9442.html) Re: breeding bettas posted by Barb on May 19, 101 at 17:45:22:
Message for Barb.
Water parameters means what?
There are no fry in the tank. sorry to say.
What did I do wrong besides leave the dad in the tank or is that all?9468
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Subject: Re: breeding bettas
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 20, 101 at 17:37:32:
Re: (9446.html) Re: breeding bettas posted by val on May 19, 101 at 23:51:05:
Val...
Ideally, you'd like to test the water to make sure that there wasn't an ammonia spike (way toxic) that killed off the fry.
It is correct to leave the daddy in the breeding tank until the fry are horizontally swimming, that is, instead of hanging up and down wiggling in the water, they are free swimming, positioned parallel to the surface of the water... like this >-----> in the water.
Daddy's do sometimes eat their fry. There are a couple schools of thought about feeding the daddy during this period of time... one is not to feed because this might encourage the daddy to start eating anything in the tank, including fry and the other is to feed him at the opposite end of the tank, so that he is well fed and won't start eating his own fry.
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Subject: Re: breeding bettas
Posted by Adam on May 20, 101 at 16:27:09:
Re: (9446.html) Re: breeding bettas posted by val on May 19, 101 at 23:51:05:
Water parameter:Ph, Nitrite and Nitrate levels, Ammonia, temp stuff like that. I'm sure theres more but those are big ones.9437
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Subject: platy question
Posted by fopah_hotmail.com) mercutio on May 19, 101 at 14:15:18:
how many babies do they ussaly have? and, can i fit all of the babies in a ten gal tank for a few days (im going to give most of the babies to some friends9539
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Subject: Re: platy question
Posted by lorenahansennetzero.net) Brenda Hansen on May 22, 101 at 23:58:51:
Re: (9437.html) platy question posted by mercutio on May 19, 101 at 14:15:18:
I bought a pregnant red wag platy from a pet store a couple months ago and now have about 50 babies that came in two batches. The first batch of fry are about 3 months old an the second is 1 month. I have all of them in a 10 gallon tank right now. One baby is only as big as a small neon tetra. It takes them awhile to grow to adult size. Both batches were about 25 apiece. It'll probably be a few months before the babies are old enough to give away if you want them to survive. Good luck!9431
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Subject: Cats Drinking Aquarium Water???
Posted by amks3msn.com) Amy on May 19, 101 at 07:20:06:
Well this is probably a stupid ? But I have 2 cats they are continuously drinking out of my aquarium. I was wondering if this will hurt my fish or pollute my aquarium water?? It doesn't seem to bother the fish or the cats...but I am worried about the long term effects?? Please let me know...
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Subject: Re: Cats Drinking Aquarium Water???
Posted by amks3msn.com) Amy on May 19, 101 at 18:55:37:
Re: (9431.html) Cats Drinking Aquarium Water??? posted by Amy on May 19, 101 at 07:20:06:
Its me again...the lady with the cats drinking from her aquarium! I do have a hood encase anyone was wondering...but my dumb old cats drink from the little bitty holes that my Filters and heater are in! I am going to look into getting a different hood...thanks for all the suggestions!9472
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Subject: Hmmm...
Posted by Barb on May 20, 101 at 18:18:44:
Re: (9443.html) Re: Cats Drinking Aquarium Water??? posted by Amy on May 19, 101 at 18:55:37:
Or you could just cover up the itty bitty holes... it sounds like a perfectly fine lid!
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Subject: Re: Cats Drinking Aquarium Water???
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 19, 101 at 08:10:47:
Re: (9431.html) Cats Drinking Aquarium Water??? posted by Amy on May 19, 101 at 07:20:06:
Ok, so I have this bucket in my bathroom that I fill with water so that I'll have room temp water for my bettas and my cats are drawn to this bucket like an oasis! They have no interest in drinking water from anywhere else on this planet and it's a daily mission for them to get past Barb and to the fish water bucket to sneak a drink!
I totally wouldn't recommend letting cat germs (nasty bacteria like Pasturella) get into your tank water, yet I can't say that it's ever harmed my bettas. Likewise, tanks contain bacteria such as Aeromonas which can cause a gastrointestinal illness, with diarrhea and the like. Plus there are the water conditioners that you add and while they are probably non-toxic to drink, I'm sure it's not a good idea.
So, I'm guessin' that you don't have a lid or a screen on this tank? :) You should stop your cats from drinking the tank water, but knowing cats, you're not likely to win! :)
Barb
(http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm3) Bettas
(http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs9433
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Subject: Re: Cats Drinking Aquarium Water???
Posted by koko on May 19, 101 at 10:05:53:
Re: (9432.html) Re: Cats Drinking Aquarium Water??? posted by Barb on May 19, 101 at 08:10:47:
Plus if you have to med you tank your cats might get sick from those meds. If a fish is sick.....ect.
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Subject: spawning baracudas
Posted by bmack36usa.net) brian burney on May 18, 101 at 22:32:11:
My female freshwater baracuda recently layed eggs and i was wondering how to tell the unfertilized eggs from the fertilized ones. How long should the eggs take to hatch?9439
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Subject: Re: spawning baracudas
Posted by bv on May 19, 101 at 14:28:02:
Re: (9425.html) spawning baracudas posted by brian burney on May 18, 101 at 22:32:11:
How did you find out the males from females? How big is your tank? I'd like to try breeding my freshies. I'd say the eggs with black dots are fertile, but I'm not sure. 9444
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Subject: Re: spawning baracudas
Posted by bmack36usa.net) brian on May 19, 101 at 21:27:09:
Re: (9439.html) Re: spawning baracudas posted by bv on May 19, 101 at 14:28:02:
I knew the female was a female when she laid eggs. my other two baracuddas, i think, are males because they have a slightly different color to them. I have them in a 29 gallon tank.
I don't think any of the eggs survived, it has been a few days and none have hatched.9424
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Subject: RE: Help with breeding cherry barbs
Posted by bmsm1995netzero.net) Scott on May 18, 101 at 21:09:36:
I just bought 2 pregnant cherry barbs. One is due any time. She hasn't laid the eggs yet, do I need to leave the male in until she lays the eggs? Or do we take him out now? Any other advice in breeding them would really be helpful and appreciated!
Thank You.9422
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Subject: msg board
Posted by mercutio on May 18, 101 at 19:51:52:
Hello, I have created a msg board about fish. I have seen alot of smart people here that i would like on my board
http://pub69.ezboard.com/fmercutio62839frm2
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Subject: Where do I START?
Posted by gdjacobsonmindspring.com) Gary on May 18, 101 at 19:05:28:
The kids brought two guppies home from first grade.
I've been interested in getting a fish tank, but never had one before.
I filled a 2 gallon bowl with my (good) well water 24 hours before the fish arrived, and they seem happy enough in it.
I was thinking to go out and get a 10 gallon tank and the required appurtenances tomorrow.
What do you recommend I should start with, without going overboard, until I can learn more.
I suppose pump, filter, what else? Heater?
Can you recommend a good book which will tell me what I need to know?
Looking through the posts here makes it look very complicated, and a veritable plague of disease.
I'll check back here mid day tomorrow and hope to find some of your good advice!
Oh, one more thing. Both guppies have a black spot on their back half, and the kids claim that means that they are pregnant. Is this true?
Thanks!9427
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Subject: Re: Where do I START?
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 18, 101 at 23:12:40:
Re: (9421.html) Where do I START? posted by Gary on May 18, 101 at 19:05:28:
Hi Gary!
Yep! That's how it starts... "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish..." :-) and then... well, you may end up an Aquamaniac like the rest of us!
Check out the article (http://www.aquamaniacs.net/cyclingsafely.html) Cycling Safely to learn about the nitrogen cycle and how to get your tank off to a good start. Getting good info first off, will save you and the kids a lot of heartache from fishy deaths (not to mention how the fish feels!).
Good luck and ask if you need any further guidance. Have fun!! :-)
Barb
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Subject: Re: Where do I START?
Posted by Nick on May 18, 101 at 22:48:32:
Re: (9421.html) Where do I START? posted by Gary on May 18, 101 at 19:05:28:
Depending on how much you think you like fishkeeping, you might want to get a 20 gallon tank instead. If in a few weeks you're really having fun with fish, you'll want a bigger tank. Additionally, a larger tank is easier to handle because it was more water which means it's easer to keep water quality stable. Petsmart and Walmart have 10 gallon kits for around $50 (that's if you get a flourescent light which is a lot better as opposed to incandescent light) and 20 gallon kits for around $75. I'd go with the 20g because it's easier to start and maintain, and it gives you more space down the road if you get into the hobby and want more fish. The kits come with cover, lights, filter, and heater. You might want to get a better heater later on. The filters are ok, and the lights are good. The filter you should get, imo, is a hang-on-the-back power filter that runs on a motor instead of an undergravel filter which runs on an air pump. If you buy a kit, you'll just need the kit and some gravel.
In the meantime, there's a lot of good (and bad) info on the internet. Go to http://www.aquamaniacs.net/ezine.html and read up on cycling a tank (very important) before you begin. There's also a messageboard there.
The guppies may be pregnant, as they are quite easy to breed. So maybe soon you'll have fry also, and they're a ton of fun to raise.
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Subject: Re: Where do I START?
Posted by koko on May 18, 101 at 20:20:56:
Re: (9421.html) Where do I START? posted by Gary on May 18, 101 at 19:05:28:
Its good that your going to get a tank for them, they need it. A heater set at 76 to 78 is good. Also a filter is needed, water conditioner and aquarium salt. The black spot in the back is baby guppies.9419
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Subject: dead betta. was it me?
Posted by skitzosarahyahoo.com) Sarah on May 18, 101 at 15:11:48:
I recently receaved a peace lilly tank, two days later I bought a betta. It was fine for 1 day. I woke up this morning and it was dead at the bottom of the bowl. I made sure that I had the propper water, the right food, I even rinsed off the pebbles that I bought for the bottom of the bowl. Can anybody tell me what I did wrong?? I'm thinking of getting another betta but what's the use if it's just going to die. Thank you very much. Sarah9428
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Subject: Re: dead betta. was it me?
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 18, 101 at 23:27:05:
Re: (9419.html) dead betta. was it me? posted by Sarah on May 18, 101 at 15:11:48:
Did you use water conditioners to treat the water?
Hard to know why he died, but keep learning as much as you can about caring for bettas and I'm sure that you will make a great betta mommy!
Remember that bettas in the peace lily vase set-up, before you purchase it, are most often not fed and have been greatly stressed out, from poor water conditions and low water temperatures, which then leads to disease. People falsely believe that the betta will eat the roots of the plant... big fat phooey on these uninformed folk!! I would suggest that you use a different set-up for a your next betta. Take your peace lily plant and put it in a beautiful pot with soil and watch it flourish!
Let me know if you need any further help with whatever set-up you choose.
Barb
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Subject: Oops Sarah!
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 18, 101 at 23:32:28:
Re: (9428.html) Re: dead betta. was it me? posted by Barb on May 18, 101 at 23:27:05:
My contact info didn't make it last post... let me try it again! :)
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Subject: Red devil
Posted by Tim on May 18, 101 at 07:58:06:
O.k. I got rid of the female last night. Thanks for the help. Next thing I wonder. Is 55 gal o.k. for the one and should I put anything else in there with him. Will anything else survive. Such as a pleco, or jaguar cichlid or something. May sound stupid, but won't he be bored, or unhappy
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Subject: Re: Red devil
Posted by d on May 18, 101 at 11:18:39:
Re: (9414.html) Red devil posted by Tim on May 18, 101 at 07:58:06:
The only things I've heard that survive with red devils are other red devils and VERY large fish. Red devils will attack fish twice their size. Large numbers of devils do well, and aggressive fish that can hold their own. Trial and error is the best way to tell though, since each fish is different. Some devils will kill anything they see, and some might tollerate a larger aggressive cichild. I've seen a group of devils with large plecos, but the pleco was 3 times the size of the devils.
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Subject: Re: Red devil
Posted by Tim on May 18, 101 at 13:30:29:
Re: (9417.html) Re: Red devil posted by d on May 18, 101 at 11:18:39:
I would say I should jsut let him be by himself. He is five inches and we literally here him hit the glass on the tank when our dogs get even near him, I can't clean the tank without him attacking me. I presume it is o.k. to leave them alone?
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Subject: Re: Red devil
Posted by d on May 19, 101 at 14:26:41:
Re: (9418.html) Re: Red devil posted by Tim on May 18, 101 at 13:30:29:
They do fine alone. They get very large, about a foot in length. Just don't stick your hand in there unless you plan on getting bloody.
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Subject: Help w/ Platies!
Posted by Fred on May 18, 101 at 07:32:19:
Hi!
I have a sunset platie that has some weird growth on his eyes. It's a little spot or fleck on the outside of his eye. Kinda wierd. He lurks around the bottom of the tank under the landscaping and won't even come out to eat. He used to be a pig! I've had him for about six months now and don't want to lose him...
I don't think it's that "> Pop-eye would look like a bulging eyeball. Where is the spot exactly and what does it look like? Does it look like a little white mark on the eyeball itself?
What are your water parameters? Can you identify any recent (http://www.bestfish.com/tips/080698.html) fish stressors?
Barb
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Subject: Blue Gourami is MEAN!!!!
Posted by Adam on May 17, 101 at 19:06:02:
I separated my male gourami so he could go build his bubble nest in a different tank. I left him in there a week and he built his nest to a pretty good size but when I put the female in with him all he does is attack her and bite her fins and bite into her. He beats that crap out of her so I had to take her out. How are they supposed to breed if the male just beats her? What is wrong and what can I do to fix it? Please help!!!!!!9416
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Subject: Re: Blue Gourami is MEAN!!!!
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 18, 101 at 11:01:36:
Re: (9411.html) Blue Gourami is MEAN!!!! posted by Adam on May 17, 101 at 19:06:02:
Are you talking about a dwarf gourami or the larger blue three-spotted kind? How do the sizes compare between your male and female?
Barb
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Subject: Re: Blue Gourami is MEAN!!!!
Posted by Adam on May 18, 101 at 16:55:14:
Re: (9416.html) Re: Blue Gourami is MEAN!!!! posted by Barb on May 18, 101 at 11:01:36:
I am speaking of the three spot gourami. The male is slightly larger than the female but not by much. 9430
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Subject: Re: Blue Gourami is MEAN!!!!
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 19, 101 at 00:00:56:
Re: (9420.html) Re: Blue Gourami is MEAN!!!! posted by Adam on May 18, 101 at 16:55:14:
Although these gouramis are considered "peaceful" fish, some can be downright aggressive, expecially the male towards the female during spawning... sound familiar? Check out this article on breeding the (http://www.fishaholics.net/ovas/article_gourami.html) Blue 3-Spotted Gourami.
Barb
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Subject: Re: Blue Gourami is MEAN!!!!
Posted by Adam on May 19, 101 at 11:06:27:
Re: (9430.html) Re: Blue Gourami is MEAN!!!! posted by Barb on May 19, 101 at 00:00:56:
Okay I read that article it helped alot. but the one thing I am confused on is of the male Gourami beats the craps out of the female is she still going to want ot breed. When they say pummel they really mean it. My male gourami is mean. Also could he become territorial when he is in the tank alone?9436
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Subject: Re: Blue Gourami is MEAN!!!!
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 19, 101 at 11:44:52:
Re: (9434.html) Re: Blue Gourami is MEAN!!!! posted by Adam on May 19, 101 at 11:06:27:
Sounds like it probably comes down to a judgement call... a little pummeling would be considered part of the act, but if he's gonna kill her, then he's just too mean to breed (at least with this female). I'm sure that he is territorial but he's supposed to be "courting" her and he's just doing it in quite the abusive way.
Any gourami breeders out there??
Barb
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Subject: Red Devil
Posted by tdkanecadvision.com) TIM on May 17, 101 at 10:10:05:
Hi there I bought two red devils about 3 months ago. WHat was supposed to be a breeding pair. For the first couple of weeks they showed signs of breeding such as the lip locks. Now the male runs the tank and basically tries to kill the female. DOesn't let her eat and I am afaid he will kill her. He has grown to almost twice the size of here. She just sits at the top of the aquarium on her side. Tries to eat a little. She is not sick this is probably just a fear thing. It is a 55 gallon iregular shape tank and they are now pushing 5 or 6 inches long. Is the tank to small? Should I just let them be, or get rid of one? Will one be o.k. in the tank alone?
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Subject: Re: Red Devil
Posted by ;l on May 17, 101 at 10:34:37:
Re: (9406.html) Red Devil posted by TIM on May 17, 101 at 10:10:05:
If they aren't actually a breeding pair then they should be kept apart. You can put a lot of rocks and plants in the way so they have places to chase each other, but if they're too large for the tank they might hurt each other on the rocks.
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Subject: Water temperature and keeping it cool
Posted by KBRshrinkwraps.com ) Kimme on May 16, 101 at 20:38:03:
I can't seem to keep my water temp below 80 degrees I did a quarterly water change 10 gallons for a 20 gallon tank. The 4 gallons of water taken from the regrigerator after it was treated and the rest at room temp. This brought it down to 74 degrees but it soon goes up to 80 is there any kind of instrument for sale to keep water at a reasonably cool temp in the summer?
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Subject: Re: Water temperature and keeping it cool
Posted by d on May 17, 101 at 10:37:04:
Re: (9405.html) Water temperature and keeping it cool posted by Kimme on May 16, 101 at 20:38:03:
YOu can keep the air conditioning on and turn your heater off. The tank water will soon equalize with the room temp. You shouldn't take cold water and just put it in like that. It could hurt the fish. They can take temps of 87 pretty well. Around 90 they might start to get stressed and above that they could die. My tank is usually around 84 or more in the summer and the fish are fine. It also depends on the fish you have. Check to see how sensitive they are to heat.9435
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Subject: Re: Water temperature and keeping it cool
Posted by KBRshrinkwraps.com) Kimme on May 19, 101 at 11:26:22:
Re: (9408.html) Re: Water temperature and keeping it cool posted by d on May 17, 101 at 10:37:04:
Unfortunetly we live in upstate NY where we do not need airconditioning? How about thie, I took 3 cooler packs put them in plastic bags and let them float on the surface of the tank. This dropped the temperature a few degrees and the fish seem to like it as they were observed swimming under them and staying there.9402
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Subject: clownfish
Posted by im_burninghotmail.com) Alby on May 16, 101 at 17:55:27:
What are the best and hardiest clownfish to keep for a begginer. What anemone do they prefer also.
Thanks for any information on this subject. Alby9397
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Subject: EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by jennifer on May 16, 101 at 14:05:29:
MY MALE BETTA KEEPS EATING THE EGGS AFTER THE EMBRACE. HELP!!!!!!!!!!9403
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Subject: Re: EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 16, 101 at 19:53:23:
Re: (9397.html) EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! posted by jennifer on May 16, 101 at 14:05:29:
How did you condition him before spawning? Is this his first attempt at it? Has he definitely gobbled them down or has he perhaps blown some up into the nest when you weren't looking? Don't remove him because if there are any eggs in the nest, he is the one who will be taking care of them.
Barb
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Subject: Re: EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by caitfitzmsn.com) maureen on May 16, 101 at 16:50:19:
Re: (9397.html) EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! posted by jennifer on May 16, 101 at 14:05:29:
you should just seperate him from the eggs.9395
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Subject: Anyone know where I can find Black pirahna's in the US?
Posted by cidequilizers.com) Cid on May 16, 101 at 13:15:39:
Im looking for a webpage, e-mail, or phone number to anyone who breeds black pirahna in the USA. If anyone has any of the above please email it to me at cidequilizers.com.
Im very anxious to find some black pirahna, so any help is appreciated.9394
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Subject: Platy Babies
Posted by davidharveybtinternet.com) David on May 16, 101 at 12:58:24:
I've had my female and male platys (one of each) for around 2 months - for some reason I never thought they'd have babies. Well, they have, and I've just found a baby platy (just the one so far) in the tank. The baby is about 5mm long. Will the female (or male for that matter) eat the baby if I don't get the baby out?
Grateful for any advice I can get - the sooner the better.
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Subject: Re: Platy Babies
Posted by sjkrhostsdcwis.com) sue Jensen on May 17, 101 at 17:30:18:
Re: (9394.html) Platy Babies posted by David on May 16, 101 at 12:58:24:
I just had the same thing happen to me,I am not prepared for this.I went to the store and bought a 2 gal tank.I netted 5 and put them in the new tank.I cant catch the other 4or 5.So far they are staying hid from the other large fish.I dont know what to do next,I am crushing the food and sprinkling it in the tank.I am a beginner,with this hobby,I didnt sleep last nite worrying about the babies.Hope someone can help us.Sue9912
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Subject: Re oscar fish eggs
Posted by Dorothyflowerswebtv.net) Dorothy Ruggiero on June 07, 101 at 20:26:38:
Re: (9409.html) Re: Platy Babies posted by sue Jensen on May 17, 101 at 17:30:18:
Do you need to take the male out of the tank to protect the female eggs?9489
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Subject: YOUR BOTH WRONG
Posted by STARFISHTODDDHOTMAIL.COM) STARFISH on May 21, 101 at 15:15:30:
Re: (9409.html) Re: Platy Babies posted by sue Jensen on May 17, 101 at 17:30:18:
YOU HAVE TO PUT THE ADULT FISH IN A TANK OR YOU'LL LOOSE THE BABIES!\
LUCKY FOR YOU GUYS I'M HERE!9542
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Subject: Re: YOUR BOTH WRONG
Posted by lorenahansennetzero.net) Brenda Hansen on May 23, 101 at 00:12:32:
Re: (9489.html) YOUR BOTH WRONG posted by STARFISH on May 21, 101 at 15:15:30:
I agree. You might want to go to the library and find some books on the subject. Platy can have multiple sets of babies (broods) from one fertilization. To be on the safe side you need to get another tank to put the babies or adults in if you want to raise the fry. You can feed the fry live baby brine shrimp or regular flake food crushed up so that it is no bigger than the fry's eyes. They also need to be fed 4-6 times a day no more than they can eat in 15min. Right now I have 50 fry in a 10 gallon tank. The oldest fry are 3mos and the biggest one is no bigger than a small neon tetra. Hope I've helped. Good Luck!9396
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Subject: Re: help i just found a tiny little fish
Posted by Rose on May 16, 101 at 13:51:26:
Re: (9373.html) Re: help i just found a tiny little fish posted by Alanna on May 15, 101 at 13:08:39:
First off I need to know as much about your set up as possible. I need to know what fish you have, tank size all that jazz. The more you tell me the better I can help. Rose9412
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Subject: Re: platy question
Posted by locobraddahhotmail.com) keith on May 17, 101 at 21:11:01:
Re: (9314.html) Re: platy question posted by Rose on May 12, 101 at 15:21:04:
Thanks rose for your help
keith
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Subject: Re: To Barb: Re: Water Debris
Posted by jstolpkendaco.telebyte.com) Kellie on May 16, 101 at 15:09:06:
Re: (9317.html) Re: To Barb: Re: Water Debris posted by Barb on May 12, 101 at 18:36:28:
Herr Blitzen (I love that!) seems to have made a full recovery. He is through with his meds and is back to eating his usual amount of food AND he's furiously blowing bubbles.
His tail is no longer fraying and falling off and his colors are coming back. The red came back first, and now he's getting his beautiful royal blue back. He was charcoal gray while he was sick.
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Subject: Re: To Barb: Re: Water Debris
Posted by Barbaquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 16, 101 at 19:57:40:
Re: (9398.html) Re: To Barb: Re: Water Debris posted by Kellie on May 16, 101 at 15:09:06:
What wonderful news!! Way to go Kellie! :)
Barb
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Subject: Re: PetsMart
Posted by caitfitzmsn.com) maureen on May 16, 101 at 17:00:51:
Re: (9212.html) Re: PetsMart posted by anonymous on May 09, 101 at 14:11:15:
I find it really annoying when they dont let you have a fish.Once I wanted to get get a goldfish which people feed to their other fish and the refused to get me those and instead showed me over to the tank with fancy goldfih which are very hard to take care I think they should just give you the darn fish.Besides some fish that are not intended for beginners might be beginners fish to you.9401
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Subject: Re: bettas and community fish
Posted by caitfitzmsn.com) maureen on May 16, 101 at 17:06:07:
Re: (9144.html) bettas and community fish posted by travis on May 05, 101 at 13:24:51:
I goto petshops and ask if they can be put with other fish and they say no.And then I se them putting them in with other fish I do think you can keep them in a comunity tank.9410
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Subject: Re: black goldfish???
Posted by Bob Nealy on May 17, 101 at 18:13:47:
Re: (8975.html) Re: black goldfish??? posted by Eve on April 25, 101 at 21:18:04:
I have had a goldfish pond approx 20 years. Recently, I discovered two black goldfish in the pond. These are comets and approx. 7" long so they are well beyond the juvenile stage when they are all black. I suspect that occasionally there are throwbacks and if they appear healthy, there is nothing to worry about