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From: Benson 5/30/00
Subject: Re: compatability w/ angelfish
Posted by Benson on May 30, 101 at 06:10:08:
Re: (9693.html) compatability w/ angelfish posted by Brandon on May 29, 101 at 21:39:52:
You need to be careful on what you add if these angels are very large at all. You can maybe get by with 2 more angels, but these fish need a lot of room, especially the larger ones, and I would not overcrowd the tank. All depending on the temperament of the ones you pick, you may find they won't stand for anything else in the tank with them. If they are quite large, I would not add anything.
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From: Noreen 5/29/00
Subject: gourami companions
Posted by Noselessmanhotmail.com) Noreen on May 29, 101 at 19:56:49:
So, I have one dwarf Gourami in a 30 gallon long tank with about 10 smaller fish. he is kind of inactive compared to them and their definitely seems to be room for more fish in the tank. Would it be a good ideah to get any more gouramies or are they the kind of fish that dont get along? I really like them they are so beautifull. Also, would different colors of gouramies cause a problem?
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From: Rose 5/30/00
Subject: Re: gourami companions
Posted by Rose on May 30, 101 at 16:48:29:
Re: (9690.html) gourami companions posted by Noreen on May 29, 101 at 19:56:49:
Getting another gourami will depend on several factors. Such as how long has he been in the tank as the "lone gourami", what other fish are with him, what variety of dwarf gourami he is and what other variety of dwarf gourami you want, how big he is, how many total you are willing to have, are you willing to give up some of the other fish to have more gouramies, what type of set up you have. That's just a few of the things to think about when getting more gouramies when one is already established. Let me know what your answers are and I'll be more than willing to share what I know about gouramies. (I'm not saying it's impossible to add more gouramies to a tank with one already established. It's just a little harder to do than adding more of some of the other community fish. I have researched the gouramies and know quite a bit about them as well as keep them. Don't be afraid to pick my brains if you wish.) Rose
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From: Noreen 5/31/00
Subject: Re: gourami companions
Posted by Noselessmanhotmail.com) Noreen on May 31, 101 at 12:15:03:
Re: (9718.html) Re: gourami companions posted by Rose on May 30, 101 at 16:48:29:
I just got him three days ago. He was in a tank with female kissing gourami but I am pretty shure he is a neon blue dwarf. He is bright blue and has red stripes. He is about an inch and a half. I am not sure what other kind I want because there are so many pretty ones. Wich would be best? I would like one or two more. I do not want to give up any of my other fish but I dont have two many right now. I have 2 albino and 2 tiger barbs, 2 upside down catfish that I never see, 2 mollies, 2 hatchet fish, a one and a half inch albino red finned shark, a ballon molly a snail and 2 alge eaters in my 30 gallon long tank. Wright now there seems to be a lot of empty space in their. What do you think?
Thanks for your help,
Noreen
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From: Rose 6/01/00
Subject: Re: gourami companions
Posted by Rose on June 01, 101 at 06:44:46:
Re: (9730.html) Re: gourami companions posted by Noreen on May 31, 101 at 12:15:03:
I have 5 gouramies in a 15g tank with a bunch of cory cats and 2 female swordtails. I have 1 Flame dwarf, 1 neon dwarf, 1 cinnamon dwarf and 2 Pearls. (Yes, this tank is crowded but it's all good. I'm really carefull on how I deal with this tank.)
Dwarf Gouramies tend to spend most of the time in the upper part of the tank. They will go mid tank once in a while. They will get a long with every one in your tank as is, which is good.
When getting gouramies it is better to have a lone gourami or 3 or more gouramies, never two. The reason is this. If you have only 2 one will end up being the dominate male and will pick on the other with no mercy. If you have 3 you will still get the dominate male but he will have more than one to pick on there by giving one a chance to hide for a bit while the other takes some picking on.
As for picking out which gourami to get color doesn't matter. Just make sure you get dwarfs. With your Neon a Flame, Cinnamon or a Sunset will look really good. Just remember to get 2 at the same time.
Once you get your two picked out and home you will need to rearrange the decorations in the tank. This will make everyone in the tank to find new territories. This will give the new guys a chance to find some nice place to call home with out getting to hassled.
There will be some fighting but that will settle down in time. So don't fret if it does happen.
I think that's about it for now. If you have any questions let me know. Good luck. Rose
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From: Noreen 6/02/00
Subject: Re: gourami companions
Posted by Noreen on June 02, 101 at 10:44:26:
Re: (9744.html) Re: gourami companions posted by Rose on June 01, 101 at 06:44:46:
I got a flame gourami and a yellow one. my blue gourami seemed to be makeing freinds with them through the bag I while they were floating. They are doing good so far. Only one thing, when I was at the pet store, I saw a beautiful fish on display almost all alone that looked like a paradise fish. I never got a chance to ask. I wanted to get one but I dont know anything about them. Would they get along with other fish and with gourami? Thanks again for your help. Before I found this site I was doing lots of guess work.
Noreen
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From: Rose 6/02/00
Subject: Re: gourami companions
Posted by Rose on June 02, 101 at 18:04:03:
Re: (9764.html) Re: gourami companions posted by Noreen on June 02, 101 at 10:44:26:
Paradise fish get big. I believe they do better by themselves. I think the minimum tank size for Paradise fish is 10g. I'm not 100% sure on that. I'll have to look that up again.
Another web site you might try is www.aquamaniacs.net I don't know if you know who Barb is on here but she's a moderator there as am I. I just through that out to give you another place to cross reference your info. The people there are friendly there too.
I'm glad to hear that the gouramies are dong well so far. Keep an eye on them and let them have few spats to establish the pecking order. If things get too out of hand change the decorations around. That will normally get them to get along again. Good luck and keep us posted. Check out the other web site when you have a chance, let me know when you do. Rose
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From: Robert Smith 5/29/00
Subject: Compatability
Posted by Robert Smith on May 29, 101 at 18:35:21:
Is it possible to have rosy barbs, white cloud mountain minnows, and peppered corys in a 10 gallon tank? I really want minnows and corys but if all dont fit or something, I can just not get the barbs. But I really want those three so is it possible?
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From: gelfling 5/30/00
Subject: Re: Compatability
Posted by gelfling on May 30, 101 at 07:54:18:
Re: (9689.html) Compatability posted by Robert Smith on May 29, 101 at 18:35:21:
The only problem I see with these fish is the temperature. Cories need a heated tank, around 75, but white clouds prefer much colder water. I'm not sure about the barbs. Perhaps you could replace the white clouds with tetras.
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From: Fishdude 6/01/00
Subject: Re: Compatability
Posted by Fishdude on June 01, 101 at 16:06:07:
Re: (9700.html) Re: Compatability posted by gelfling on May 30, 101 at 07:54:18:
Well, I think peppered corys might be OK in there. I dont know because I never had them before. Read "Cool Tropical Fish" for more info.
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From: Robert Smith 5/29/00
Subject: Compatability
Posted by Robert Smith on May 29, 101 at 18:34:09:
Is it possible to have rosy barbs, white cloud mountain minnows, and peppered corys in a 10 gallon tank? I really want minnows and corys but if all dont fit or something, I can just not get the barbs. But I really want those three so is it possible?
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From: Sharon 5/29/00
Subject: care and feeding of betas...Help!
Posted by slc392001yahoo.com) Sharon on May 29, 101 at 15:32:14:
I purchased a Beta for my Grand-son and was given
no instructions on feeding and or care.....any info
would be greatly appreciated as we want our "Fred" to
remain happy and healthy for a long time!! I know one
can smother them using a vase arrangement and I know
they eat pellet food, should they receive additional
food? Bloodworms? Also, can any other fish live with
a Beta in the same tank safely???? Thanks!
Sharon
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From: Barb 5/29/00
Subject: Re: care and feeding of betas...Help!
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 29, 101 at 23:47:47:
Re: (9685.html) care and feeding of betas...Help! posted by Sharon on May 29, 101 at 15:32:14:
Hi Sharon!
Check out this (http://www.bayoubetta.com/basic_care_sheet.htm) Basic Betta Care Sheet as a beginning. Good for you for wanting to provide a great home for this betta!
Barb
(http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm3) Bettas
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From: Noreen 5/29/00
Subject: Re: care and feeding of betas...Help!
Posted by noselessmanhotmail.com) Noreen on May 29, 101 at 20:12:57:
Re: (9685.html) care and feeding of betas...Help! posted by Sharon on May 29, 101 at 15:32:14:
Bettas are a peacful fish except when they are around other male bettas. You can keep them with other fish as long as the other fish dont have large fins.
It seems like most fish enjoy a little brine shrimp now and then. And you can buy that stuff in little frozen packets
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From: Kathleen 5/29/00
Subject: Re: care and feeding of betas...Help!
Posted by Kathleen on May 29, 101 at 20:00:50:
Re: (9685.html) care and feeding of betas...Help! posted by Sharon on May 29, 101 at 15:32:14:
Bettas can eat Bio Gold pellets, baby ciclid pellets, freeze dried bloodworms, freeze dried baby brine shrimp, Omega One flake food, or Betta Bits to name a few. They are happier and healthier in at least a 2 gallon bowl or a little aquarium...there are 2 gallon mini aquariums available. I have 2 bettas... one in a 3 gallon Eclipse and one in a 4 gallon with an under gravel filter. No vases please! Bettas are compatible with some other fish. Not sailfin mollies or any of the barb family as these fish are fin nippers.
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From: Benson 5/30/00
Subject: Re: care and feeding of betas...Help!
Posted by Benson on May 30, 101 at 06:06:53:
Re: (9691.html) Re: care and feeding of betas...Help! posted by Kathleen on May 29, 101 at 20:00:50:
There are some very good articles right here at Petfish that can help you. Just go to the main page, click on articles and look for the betta section. I am sure these will be able to answer all your questions.
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From: Noreen 5/29/00
Subject: Dwarf or Kissing Gurami
Posted by Noselessmanhotmail.com) Noreen on May 29, 101 at 11:49:39:
I Just bougt a blue colored gurami from the pet store. He was in a tank with Pink fish that were labled kissing gurami. I was told that the blue ones were males but from looking at pictures of fish on the web, I think it might be a dwarf. This would probaly be good as I have learned that kissing ones can grow very large. But I need to know for shure so that I can buy at least one more. I have heard that the dwarfs are more compatable that the kissing ones. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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From: Rose 5/29/00
Subject: Re: Dwarf or Kissing Gurami
Posted by Rose on May 29, 101 at 16:29:56:
Re: (9682.html) Dwarf or Kissing Gurami posted by Noreen on May 29, 101 at 11:49:39:
If it's blue then it's a Powder Blue Dwarf Gouramie or a Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami. The way to tell the difference is how much red is mixed in with the blue. The Neon Blue has more red. The powder Blue has some red but not as much and the colors are more faded than the Neon Blue. Rose
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From: Kellie 5/29/00
Subject: "film" on top of water
Posted by jstolpkendaco.telebyte.com) Kellie on May 29, 101 at 10:36:08:
My betta recently recovered from a major case of ich. At one point, pieces of his fins were falling off. All is now well and he's back to his normal, healthy self. However,
there is a "film" on the top of his water and I'm wondering what it is. It looks kind of oily. I change his water at the recommended percentages at the recommended time intervals. After bringing home ich on a plant, he does not currently have any plants, only flat marbles and a thermometer in his 2-gallon goldfish-style bowl.
He blows TONS of bubbles, but I'm concerned about this oily film. The rest of his water looks very clear.
Please help. Thank you.
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From: Barb 5/29/00
Subject: Re: "film" on top of water
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 29, 101 at 23:40:16:
Re: (9680.html) "film" on top of water posted by Kellie on May 29, 101 at 10:36:08:
Hey Kellie!!
Sounds like Herr Blitzen is one happy betta!! I know it puts a smile on my face! :)
Have you changed out all the water since treating with medications? Meds can leave some funky stuff on and in the water. Also, check out this article on (http://www.bestfish.com/tips/102799.html) Oil Slicks! I don't know if it applies though.
Anyway, great to hear that things are going so well!
Barb
(http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm3) Bettas
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From: Danielle 5/29/00
Subject: Re: "film" on top of water
Posted by tommygirl5246aol.com) Danielle on May 29, 101 at 11:00:47:
Re: (9680.html) "film" on top of water posted by Kellie on May 29, 101 at 10:36:08:
I get this oily film on the top of my 5½G tank.It's just slime I suppose that happens as the water leaves marks, this also happens to my sisters tank, I'm pretty sure there is nothing to be concerned about, my guppies & the rest of the fish in my tank are healthy as can be.So are my sister's fish.As for the bubbles,that means he's making a bubble nest.When he does this, he's telling everyone he's happy & ready to be a daddy!!My 2 bettas do the same things & also have the same slime at the top of their fish bowls.Don't worry about him, now he sounds healthy & happy to be alive!
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From: Rose 5/29/00
Subject: Re: "film" on top of water
Posted by Rose on May 29, 101 at 16:31:12:
Re: (9681.html) Re: "film" on top of water posted by Danielle on May 29, 101 at 11:00:47:
that film you are seeing is really quite normal. It won't hurt a thing. Rose
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From: Kellie 5/30/00
Subject: Re: "film" on top of water
Posted by jstolpkendaco.telebyte.com) Kellie on May 30, 101 at 08:49:56:
Re: (9687.html) Re: "film" on top of water posted by Rose on May 29, 101 at 16:31:12:
It sounds like I'm worrying needlessly.
Thanks for the information. I appreciate your help!
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From: Danielle 5/29/00
Subject: Breeeding Guppies:a little help?
Posted by tommygirl_5246hotmail.com.com) Danielle on May 29, 101 at 06:38:52:
I just bought a breeder net for my guppies.I have 2 female & 2 male.Well what do I do first?One female is obviously already pregnant, so do I put her in the net alone until she gives birth or do I leave her out & put my other male & female inside to mate?I had my 2 females in there at the same time but it seems that the pregnant one doesn't like her because she kept picking at it's fins.What should I do?
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From: koko 5/29/00
Subject: Re: Breeeding Guppies:a little help?
Posted by koko on May 29, 101 at 10:26:41:
Re: (9676.html) Breeeding Guppies:a little help? posted by Danielle on May 29, 101 at 06:38:52:
In my guppy tank we have floating plants so the fry can hid when they are born or the adults will eat them up. I dont use the breeder net because I see that it puts to much stress on the fish them selfs. Guppies like to interact with each other and when you stick them in the breeder net for a long time they will stress out, and sence you really cant tell when they will have the babies (until the female is sitting still and normally in a hidding spot in the tank). I just make sure that theres plenty of plants in my tank and let mother nature take its course.
koko
http://www.kokosgoldfish.com
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From: Bob 5/29/00
Subject: Re: Breeeding Guppies:a little help?
Posted by Bob on May 29, 101 at 13:00:48:
Re: (9679.html) Re: Breeeding Guppies:a little help? posted by koko on May 29, 101 at 10:26:41:
What I do is leave my breeders net in the tank and put the fry in there when the mom gives birth. Putting one of the females in there will stress her out too much. Having plants that the fry can hide in is a good idea though. The fry will have more places to hide until you can get them in the net.
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From: Danielle 5/30/00
Subject: Thanks for the help!
Posted by tommygirl_5246hotmail.com) Danielle on May 30, 101 at 10:02:44:
Re: (9683.html) Re: Breeeding Guppies:a little help? posted by Bob on May 29, 101 at 13:00:48:
Thanks for all your help.I really appreciate it.I hope to have baby guppies soon enough.
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From: Danny 5/28/00
Subject: any Blood Parrot owner.....need help!!!
Posted by Danny on May 28, 101 at 22:32:31:
Hi all,
I got a blood parrot about a week ago and it will NEVER come out of its cave. When humans are around, my parrot just stays hiding and tilts its body against the walls of the cave or rock. I have managed to feed it about 12 brine shrimp(live) and a couple of blood worms with a turkey baster but thats all its eaten so far. My aunt is going to get another 2 parrots to keep my parrot company. I think my Parrot is just lonely because s/he is all by itself with no other fish.
STATS...
The tank is a 55 gallon tank with a Tidepool 1 filter which sits under the tank, and a small Eheim canister filter. The temp is at 79 degrees and the ph is around 7.5. Ammonia is 0 and the water hardness is neutral.
I am thinking of adding some peat to the filter to lower the ph because I heard Parots enjoy a ph around 6.5 to 7.0. Hope this is enough info, thanks in advance!
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From: Danny 5/28/00
Subject: one more thing...
Posted by Danny on May 28, 101 at 22:36:18:
Re: (9674.html) any Blood Parrot owner.....need help!!! posted by Danny on May 28, 101 at 22:32:31:
I forgot to ask my question.(stupid me) lol
Anyway, I wanted to know how I can get the Parrot to come out a little bit more and actually show itself and eat without a turky baster. Is there anything I can do to make it feel more comfortable or is the Parrot still adjusting?
Thanks agian!
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From: Josh 5/28/00
Subject: Breeding Oscars
Posted by joshturbont.net) Josh on May 28, 101 at 20:26:40:
Well obviously i'm not quite sure if i've got male and female oscars as this is next to impossible without picking up the fish and taking it out of the water (which would probably all but kill an oscar). However i've housed 2 oscars almost a year now in a 30 gal long. They came from the same tank at the same petshop and were like twins when i first got them. A year later one is significantly larger and more dominant. In fact about 5-6 months ago i even had a problem with one-sided fighting. To set these fish in the mood i've been told to raise the temp. to 82, put a flat piece of slate on the bottom, and cover the tank up because they are right in the main living room (where people are). Then sit and wait for magic to happen right? So far it's been a day, and nobody is doing the hibbitty dibbitty. Obviously it might take some time. However i was wondering if anyone else knew what might get these two in the mood given that they are of opposite sex. For all i know i'm turning two straight fish gay lol. I'd appreciate your thoughts and will keep you updated.
Josh
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From: Benson 5/28/00
Subject: Josh, check below on Help Please. n/m
Posted by Benson on May 28, 101 at 19:47:54:
n/m
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From: Josh 5/28/00
Subject: Re: Josh, check below on Help Please. n/m
Posted by joshturbont.net) Josh on May 28, 101 at 20:18:05:
Re: (9671.html) Josh, check below on Help Please. n/m posted by Benson on May 28, 101 at 19:47:54:
By george you've got it! At least now i know i'm not insane or the only one who's seen these contraptions lol. Thanks for writing me Benson I look foward to hearing about what you find.
Thanks always,
Josh
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From: Hype 5/28/00
Subject: Come to my masg board
Posted by fopah_hotmail.com) Hype on May 28, 101 at 15:40:13:
http://pub69.ezboard.com/fmercutio62839frm2
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From: P 5/28/00
Subject: Breeding Bettas
Posted by P on May 28, 101 at 13:23:53:
I have a question about my bettas, How can I tell when the female is ready to spawn? So far, by trial and error, the male has built the nest, they have done the betta dance, but the female doesnt go under the nest to spawn with the male. How will I know when she is ready?
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From: Benson 5/28/00
Subject: Re: Breeding Bettas
Posted by Benson on May 28, 101 at 19:46:38:
Re: (9663.html) Breeding Bettas posted by P on May 28, 101 at 13:23:53:
She will be full of eggs. The pair both need to be conditioned and able to see one another but in separate quarters. I think there is an article here at petfish (you can find it from the main page) that will tell you a little more about breeding them.
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From: Melissa Daniels 5/28/00
Subject: Sick Betta Help
Posted by danielsneto.com) Melissa Daniels on May 28, 101 at 12:18:19:
I have a red betta, he or she don't know which it is but, it's fin's on the bottom of it has all fell off and he look's like a half eaten fish. It is all alone so I know another fish didn't do this. Has anyone ever had this problem if so what is it and what do I do about it. Any respond would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Melissa
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From: Barb 5/28/00
Subject: Re: Sick Betta Help
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 28, 101 at 13:15:00:
Re: (9659.html) Sick Betta Help posted by Melissa Daniels on May 28, 101 at 12:18:19:
Hi Melissa!
Sure sounds like fin rot, which is caused by a bacterial infection. He needs to be in clean, "conditioned" water and treated with an antibiotic such as Kanacyn (kanamycin) or Maracyn-Two (minocycline). What led to this problem needs to be examined, otherwise you may be doomed to repeat it. :( If you click on (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm3) Bettas and post a message there, answering all the questions at the top of the page to the best of your ability, then I can better help you figure this out.
Barb
(http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs
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From: Benson 5/28/00
Subject: Barb
Posted by Benson on May 28, 101 at 19:33:49:
Re: (9661.html) Re: Sick Betta Help posted by Barb on May 28, 101 at 13:15:00:
What is wrong with answering Melissa's question and helping her on this board?
Fin Rot: Common problem with bettas.
Causes: Unclean water, ripped fins from too coarse a plant or decoration in with him or bacterial infection.
Treatment: Aquarium salt at the rate of l teaspoon per gallon of water to start. If no improvement is seen after a week or so, then try the Maracyn II, but care needs to be taken not to overdose in such a small body of water.
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From: Barb 5/29/00
Subject: Re: Benson
Posted by Barb on May 29, 101 at 23:22:30:
Re: (9667.html) Barb posted by Benson on May 28, 101 at 19:33:49:
Excuse me! I did answer her question. I sometimes don't get here to help folks as often as I need to. If she wants to go to the next level and examine how she cares for her betta, then she now knows where to find me.
While most cases of fin rot will respond solely to clean water, it can spread to the body resulting in fulminant septicemia. Given that antibiotic treatment is relatively easy to administer, safe and inexpensive, I err on the side of avoiding the risk of death from septicemia. BTW, a torn fin is a different ball of wax than fin rot. A torn fin easily heals within a week with no treatment whatsoever. Fin rot can be an entirely different story.
Barb
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From: Benson 5/30/00
Subject: Re: Benson
Posted by Benson on May 30, 101 at 06:00:41:
Re: (9694.html) Re: Benson posted by Barb on May 29, 101 at 23:22:30:
You don't need to explain things to me. You needed to explain it to the one looking for help, not send them somewhere else.
I have been in the fishkeeping hobby for about 20 years, and thank Heavens, I don't readily need these boards for anything. But I do get amused at some of the posts and the answers. I looked over your "Aquamaniacs" site, and to be honest, I was not that impressed. The fish keeping hobby is not rocket science, and there is so much foolishness and technobabble going on there, that I am not quite sure how anyone learns too much. It appears to me that part of the reason you post on this board at all is to get this boards users to move to "Aquamaniacs". I am not trying to pick a fight, as that is childish in any respect; but on my infrequent visits to this nice site and messageboard, that is what I see.
I won't bother you again, but my thought is if you can't take the time to help someone who asks a question on this board, why post anything at all?
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From: Jason 5/31/00
Subject: Re: Benson
Posted by Jason on May 31, 101 at 01:21:14:
Re: (9697.html) Re: Benson posted by Benson on May 30, 101 at 06:00:41:
Hey dude! What's your problem? Barb answers questions all the time and helps people with their sick fish. I've seen it lots. You are getting nasty for no good reason. Why don't you chill out??
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From: Nikki 5/30/00
Subject: Re: Benson
Posted by Nikki on May 30, 101 at 21:30:09:
Re: (9697.html) Re: Benson posted by Benson on May 30, 101 at 06:00:41:
Infrequent visits? Ha! This Benson person is extremely rude. He seems to think that he knows everything. This was a decent board until he came along. He never posted on the old board.
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From: EWsGhost 5/28/00
Subject: ICK y ICK y Neons - How do I treat neons for ICK
Posted by EWsGhosthotmail.com) EWsGhost on May 28, 101 at 09:37:43:
I lost two neons to ICK in the last couple weeks.
I haven't treated the tank yet and only see one fish that has ICK. He only has 4 spots of it on him and seems to be doing fine. I bought a treatment at Wal Mart called ICK AWAY. The bottle says its for treatment of coldwater and saltwater aquariums. But on the back the instructions say "Do Not Use On Baby Fish, Tetras, or Scaleless Species"
Do I go ahead and treat the tank with this or should I remove the fish. If I remove the infected fish does the tank still need treated?.
Thanks
EWsGhost
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From: Barb 5/28/00
Subject: Re: ICK y ICK y Neons - How do I treat neons for ICK
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 28, 101 at 13:21:29:
Re: (9655.html) ICK y ICK y Neons - How do I treat neons for ICK posted by EWsGhost on May 28, 101 at 09:37:43:
Regardless of what med you ultimately choose, you do need to treat the tank (assuming there are still fish left in it) and for about 3-4 days after the last Ich spot has left your fish.
Barb
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From: Rose 5/28/00
Subject: Re: ICK y ICK y Neons - How do I treat neons for ICK
Posted by Rose on May 28, 101 at 13:00:19:
Re: (9655.html) ICK y ICK y Neons - How do I treat neons for ICK posted by EWsGhost on May 28, 101 at 09:37:43:
what are the ingredients? They should be listed either on the box or on the bottle. Let us know and we can go from there. Rose
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From: Gary 5/28/00
Subject: Fish selection and what about those bubbles?
Posted by gdjacobsonmindspring.com) Gary on May 28, 101 at 09:24:03:
I'm starting a new 20 gallon tank, and after some initial pH problems I'm down to two fancy tail guppies and two zebra danios. Everything seems to be under control now, but here are my latest questions.
The danios seem to be very territorial. The biggest keeps chasing the guppies away from the bottom of the tank up to the top, and also chasing the other danio.
I put it on time-out in the breeding net while pondering what to do. With it out of action, the other danio has taken over the top fish position, although not quite as aggressive.
Will the constant hounding of the guppies eventually kill them prematurely? I prefer the guppies to the danios. After the tank is fully cycled I want to add more fish. Should I stick with just guppies, or what other fish will live in with them in peaceful harmony?
My second question: I have started to get persistent bubbles on the surface of the tank, and a little line of foamy bubbles at the edge of the tank. The tank has been in operation for a week. Is this normal; is it an indication of cycling progress; or is it something to worry about?
BTW, thanks to Barb in answering my previous question for the link to the cycling article. It and other info from the aquamaniacs site has been a big help!
Gary
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From: Josh 5/27/00
Subject: Air curtain ornaments
Posted by joshturbont.net) Josh on May 27, 101 at 19:38:59:
Does anybody know what those ornaments powered by the air curtain are called, or where i can find some. I'm not talking about the action decorations put out by companies like pennplax. These ornaments stick to the sides of the tank with suction cups and move just by the bubbles from the air curtain passing over them, not by a direct airline hose. The ones i have seen are a wheel of some kind, usually it's a pinwheel. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. If you read this Barb sorry you misunderstood me maybe with this description you'll know what i mean.
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From: koko 5/27/00
Subject: Re: Air curtain ornaments
Posted by koko on May 27, 101 at 22:07:04:
Re: (9645.html) Air curtain ornaments posted by Josh on May 27, 101 at 19:38:59:
I dont know if this will help but I found this page from Pet Warehouse.
http://www.petwarehouse.com/webstore/webstore.nsf/(id)/14946?OpenDocument
koko
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From: Josh 5/27/00
Subject: Re: Air curtain ornaments
Posted by joshturbont.net) Josh on May 27, 101 at 23:49:12:
Re: (9648.html) Re: Air curtain ornaments posted by koko on May 27, 101 at 22:07:04:
Thanks for trying koko but it's not what i'm lookin for. I'm not quite sure if i'm gonna find what i'm lookin for. The link you gave is the action ornaments that you hook a hose up to. The ones i'm looking for turn from the rising bubbles of the air curtain. But thanks for tryin =o)
Josh
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From: johna 5/30/00
Subject: Re: Air curtain ornaments
Posted by johna on May 30, 101 at 09:07:17:
Re: (9651.html) Re: Air curtain ornaments posted by Josh on May 27, 101 at 23:49:12:
i know what your talking about my aunt's got a few in her tank but i don't know anything about them i'm pretty sure it's what your talking about based on your description.
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From: travis 5/27/00
Subject: algee eater
Posted by travis on May 27, 101 at 18:00:51:
ok i found my algee eater laying on its side. i thought it was dead and went to scoop him out it swam away. i was wondering if my algee eater is sick or somethinf may be wrong in my fish tank please help
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From: travis 5/28/00
Subject: Re: algee eater
Posted by travis on May 28, 101 at 10:29:30:
Re: (9641.html) algee eater posted by travis on May 27, 101 at 18:00:51:
never mind it died earl this morning :(
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From: Renee James 5/27/00
Subject: Help - Very Sick Dwarf Guarami
Posted by rjameshotmail.com) Renee James on May 27, 101 at 17:15:04:
Last week I bought 2 of the most colourful dwarf guarami's that I have ever seen. After a few days I noticed one was getting thin black lines on its tail. Anyway to cut a long story short, that one is now dead. His partner is also starting to looking pretty bad, same black lines on the tail yet also looks likes he is possibly bleeding internally. His face is going a purply grey colour and he looks like blood might be coming out of his gills. What is this??? Did I do something wrong???Im going yo try to get some medicine today what should I get????
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From: Barb 5/27/00
Subject: Re: Help - Very Sick Dwarf Guarami
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 27, 101 at 21:49:52:
Re: (9636.html) Help - Very Sick Dwarf Guarami posted by Renee James on May 27, 101 at 17:15:04:
Renee...
You are describing a lot of the physical signs of septicemia. It sounds as if you are seeing bloody splotches, streaks and perhaps even hemorrhage (bleeding) under the skin. Septicemia is an overwhelming total body bacterial infection and is often fatal. I would treat your sick gourami with Kanacyn (kanamycin) as your first choice antibiotic, in a seperate "hospital tank" (move this sick fish out of your main tank and away from your healthy fish). A second choice antibiotic would be Maracyn-Two (minocycline).
What are your water parameters? That is, what are your current pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels? If you do not have testing equipment at home, your LFS will usually test your water for you. You want to be sure that there is not a water chemistry problem such as an ammonia or nitrite spike, poisoning your fish.
Barb
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From: mercutio 5/27/00
Subject: nitrite
Posted by fopah_hotmail.com) mercutio on May 27, 101 at 16:19:40:
well i woke up thos morning and tested my nitite,,, FRIG 1.0 mg/l so i did a large water change (40%) and its the same exact thing, what the heck 40% change and no dif in nitrite. whats up with that?
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From: hg 5/28/00
Subject: Re: nitrite
Posted by hg on May 28, 101 at 08:06:14:
Re: (9635.html) nitrite posted by mercutio on May 27, 101 at 16:19:40:
have you cycled your tank? Most of the time if you have a new tank (under 2 months or so) and its not cycled, the nitrites will spike.
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From: Josh 5/27/00
Subject: Compatibility
Posted by joshturbont.net) Josh on May 27, 101 at 14:14:56:
I've got a 20 gal. tall. I'm thinking of purchasing a Buenos Airest tetra, metallic molly, dwarf, honey, and pearl gouramis, and possibly some neon tetras and fancy guppies. I'm not too sure about the last two on the list. What do you guys think? Will the gouramis chase around the guppies or the tetras? Is there anything i'm missing? Do you have any other additions to make to the list? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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From: gelfling 5/28/00
Subject: Re: Compatibility
Posted by gelfling on May 28, 101 at 09:44:31:
Re: (9633.html) Compatibility posted by Josh on May 27, 101 at 14:14:56:
I think a small school of neons would do fine in a 20 tall, but I would stay away from larger tetras, like the buenos aires. Guppies breed like crazy so if you don't want to buy another tank try to get all males. I think you need some bottom dwellers to keep food from rotting on the gravel.
Is this tank cycled yet? I would hate for you to dump all of these fish into an uncycled tank.
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From: Josh 5/28/00
Subject: Re: Compatibility
Posted by joshturbont.net) Josh on May 28, 101 at 10:43:32:
Re: (9656.html) Re: Compatibility posted by gelfling on May 28, 101 at 09:44:31:
No the tank hasn't cycled yet but i was gonna check the nitrate b4 buying fish of course. I think i'll get some cory cats for the bottom.
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From: vixen 5/27/00
Subject: Re: Compatibility
Posted by vixen on May 27, 101 at 17:30:09:
Re: (9633.html) Compatibility posted by Josh on May 27, 101 at 14:14:56:
All of those gouramis in only a 20 gallon? Stick with just the dwarves, and keep only females.
As for the fancy guppies, its best to keep them to a species tank for the most brilliant colors, but I guess you can add them to the community.
You don't want to have schooling fish in a tall tank. They need room to swim around in their school. Long tanks are best for keeping schooling fish.
I would keep to the gouramis, and have a species tank. The tank could have a couple gouramis, and a huge school of corydoras. 8-10 corydoras would be an awesome thing to look at.
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From: Rose 5/27/00
Subject: To Kelly and Kelley
Posted by Rose on May 27, 101 at 11:19:01:
Go to www.aquamaniacs.net click on the "message board" icon. Then click on "Emergency" this will take you to a board that has all sorts of help there. What you will need to do is answer all the questions at the top of the page in full. This will help us help you a lot quicker. Hope to see you there. Rose
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From: kelley 5/27/00
Subject: Re: To Kelly and Kelley
Posted by binky764cs.com) kelley on May 27, 101 at 19:14:35:
Re: (9624.html) To Kelly and Kelley posted by Rose on May 27, 101 at 11:19:01:
thanks rose! i am going to check it out. i think i may have found a fix to my problem. time will tell! i added 4 more black widows today to see if it would help to have a whole school of them. so far, everyone is getting along famously! i hope it works out. this group of black widows is active and delightful to watch! i just love them all!
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From: Amy 5/27/00
Subject: What did I do wrong this time???
Posted by amks3msn.com) Amy on May 27, 101 at 09:57:27:
Well we have had our fish tank for sometime now...just when everything was looking really good we decided to do a water change and clean our rocks with the gravel cleaner....right after the half water change and gravel cleaning ALL of our fish are dead....we have tropical fish. What did we do wrong???
I am getting very upset about this...The fish became very slow moving after the water change and an hour later started dying...this morning when I got up there is now 1 fish out of 13 alive and I'm not sure if he is going to be alive long??
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From: Jane 5/28/00
Subject: Re: What did I do wrong this time???
Posted by plants4poolaol.com) Jane on May 28, 101 at 01:10:38:
Re: (9621.html) What did I do wrong this time??? posted by Amy on May 27, 101 at 09:57:27:
My guess is it's not ammonia, poisoning or chlorine. But my guess is totally dependent on hoe long it's been since you did a good partial. If I've seen it once I've seen it a hundred times, people think everythings going great so they do nothing, then three or five months later they decide to do a major cleaning. An hour later all their fish are dead. Maybe this is what happened to you. Over time (w/o H2O changes) the pH of tank water tends to drop, after 3-4 months it might drop from 7.5 to 6.5... the end result after refill is a pH jump from 6.5 to 7.2 and the fish go into extreme and immediate shock. The moral of the story is to do regular monthly water changes (or more often if you prefer), and if time should pass you by and months elapse - then only do tiny 10% changes every few days and let your fish adjust gradually to the higher pH.
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From: Amy 5/29/00
Subject: Re: What did I do wrong this time???
Posted by amks3msn.com) Amy on May 29, 101 at 14:10:39:
Re: (9652.html) Re: What did I do wrong this time??? posted by Jane on May 28, 101 at 01:10:38:
Well I know what happened. It was the clorine level in our water. We have not lived here long and I was not aware of the water treatment that is taking place now! I was told by a neighbor that around this time of the year the amount of clorine goes up extremely! She also had fish and the very same thing happened to here shortly after moving here. We did do a partial water change just a month ago, and had no problem at all..so it wasn't that we hadn't changed the water in a few months! Thanks for all of the advice!
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From: Barb 5/28/00
Subject: Good point Jane!
Posted by Barb on May 28, 101 at 13:28:29:
Re: (9652.html) Re: What did I do wrong this time??? posted by Jane on May 28, 101 at 01:10:38:
And that's why we're looking for some water parameter measurements from Amy. Would be helpful to know her tap water pH also, to prove your point.
Barb
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From: Barb 5/27/00
Subject: Re: What did I do wrong this time???
Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 27, 101 at 11:22:29:
Re: (9621.html) What did I do wrong this time??? posted by Amy on May 27, 101 at 09:57:27:
Hey Amy...
If all your fish became very sick right after a water change, then look for a source of poisoning. For example, did you forget to add the water conditioners (such as AmQuel and NovAqua) to remove chloramines and chlorine from your tap water? Did someone use chemicals to clean the tank, such as spray the outside with Windex or something? Was the temperature of the water that you added back, the same temp or was it 100*F? Sometimes a gravel and tank cleaning that is too vigorous can destroy some of the good guy bacteria, which could lead to an ammonia or nitrite spike, though this would likely take longer than one hour. What are your water parameters? Finally, check that your equipment is working properly and that there is adequate aeration in the tank.
Perform a large (50%) water change now, no gravel vac, to dilute whatever poison there is and if you have water conditioners as mentioned above at home add them in an attempt to save your last fish.
Sorry to hear about all this. :(
Barb
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From: Rose 5/27/00
Subject: Re: What did I do wrong this time???
Posted by Rose on May 27, 101 at 11:12:41:
Re: (9621.html) What did I do wrong this time??? posted by Amy on May 27, 101 at 09:57:27:
Did you condition the water? Why did you do a 50% water change. At most a 25%, that's on weeks you do a gravel cleaning. The other weeks it should be no more than 10%. Give us more details and maybe we can figure this out. What size tank and how long has it been up??? Rose
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From: kelley 5/27/00
Subject: black widows
Posted by binky764cs.com) kelley on May 27, 101 at 09:25:59:
ok...i went out and got another black widow to keep the one who killed everyone company. the newcomer is twice the size of the one i already had. and my little one is chasing the poor thing around relentlessly! she doesn't seem to be doing any real harm yet... she just seems to be chasing the other one around. but she seems to be nipping and charging occasionally, and seems to be wearing the bigger one out. why doesn't the bigger one fight back? is my little one just playing, or is she going to kill this one too? they are the only two in the tank. i was planning to get more. what is up with this fish!!?? does anyone know???
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From: Barb 5/27/00
Subject: Re: black widows
Posted by Barb on May 27, 101 at 11:08:02:
Re: (9619.html) black widows posted by kelley on May 27, 101 at 09:25:59:
Hey Kelley!
Being 17 has nothing to do with being experienced or not! It is whether you have researched and learned all that you can about the (http://www.petplanet.com/ppc/_AAL41JDA1763/ContentSystem/article.html?CSID=8709) black widow tetra that determines how well you will do.
I don't know much in particluar about these fish, except that you now own one who is aggressive and deadly and intolerant of any new additions to the tank. This is not a good situation unless you leave him alone there. He won't feel lonely. It really may be too late to introduce others into his territory. A lot depends upon the size of your tank and whether it is heavily planted or not.
Barb
(http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs
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From: kelley 5/27/00
Subject: Re: black widows
Posted by binky764cs.com) kelley on May 27, 101 at 19:22:32:
Re: (9622.html) Re: black widows posted by Barb on May 27, 101 at 11:08:02:
thank you for your response, barb! i did go out and get four more black widows today. i thought that maybe if there were a whole school of them in the tank, she would stop targeting one particular fish. now there is a school of six. and so far, they're doing great togeather! they are all so lively! they chase eachother around and nip at one another a bit. but nobody is really hurting anybody. boy, they can eat too! feeding time was a frenzy in there! i love watching them! i guess time will tell if it will work out. but so far, so good!
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From: Barb 5/27/00
Subject: Re: black widows
Posted by Barb on May 27, 101 at 21:54:42:
Re: (9643.html) Re: black widows posted by kelley on May 27, 101 at 19:22:32:
What do you have for "cover" for them in the tank? Having plants and the like are important, so that one can retreat and hide out if needed.
Let us know how it goes!
Barb
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