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From: Sherry 6/13/00
Subject: HELP!! Posted by emerald25adelphia.net) Sherry on June 13, 101 at 22:09:38: I just recently became interested in fish. In my aquarium...I have 2 miniature albino frogs, a snail..and a guarami. I have tried other types of fish with the guarami. I have tried Tiger, Tetra and Betas...The guarami has killed every fish I have tried to put in there. It doesnt bother the frogs or the snail. Any suggestions on what I could do? I dont want to get rid of the guarami...yet i would like some variety in my tank. All responses will be greatly appreciated ) 10095
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From: Mary 6/14/00
Subject: Re: HELP!! Posted by Mary on June 14, 101 at 06:48:54: Re: (10087.html) HELP!! posted by Sherry on June 13, 101 at 22:09:38: Sherry Are you sure its the gourami that killed your fishes. Possible, gouramis are mean, mostly with their own kind, but those cute little albinos frogs will soon be over 6" and will eat anything that fits in their mouth. I saw one eat a comet gf that was 4". Depending on your tank size, I kept gouramis with a pair of angel fish (remember angels need 10 gal per fish). The only problem was when the angel started to spawn it chased the gourami around but no casualties. HTH 10081
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From: Gary 6/13/00
Subject: When to change carbon filter Posted by Gary on June 13, 101 at 18:50:17: I have a 20 gal tank which is closing in on 1 month in operation. The tank has not cycled yet - I'm still in the ammonia phase due to light loading (only 2 guppies and 2 danios). I am told that it is recommended to change the carbon filter once per month. Should I change it even though the cycling process is still in progress? It seems that I need all the bacteria I have, and there probably isn't much for the carbon filter to remove due to the light fish load. If it makes any difference, I'm using an Aquaclear Mini filter. For info, the light load of fish was due to early pH problems killing off some, and the LFS guy recommended not adding any more until after the cycling is complete. Thanks for any suggestions. 10088
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From: gelfling 6/13/00
Subject: Re: When to change carbon filter Posted by gelfling on June 13, 101 at 22:44:16: Re: (10081.html) When to change carbon filter posted by Gary on June 13, 101 at 18:50:17: I would definitly not change the filter. Next time you do a water change rinse the filter in the bucket with the old tank water. I've never used an Aquaclear, but I think you should be able to empty the carbon and change it if you want to. Although it's not really nessisary. I would take the carbon out and add more filter floss. 10079
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From: TalonStorm 6/13/00
Subject: Tin Foil Barb, injured, need advice ASAP Posted by tmt118flash.net) TalonStorm on June 13, 101 at 14:58:33: Hi everyone. I am new here, so please do not blast me if I say something wrong. I have a 29 gallon freshwater tank with 4 tinfoil barbs (about 4-5"), 3 sunset mollies, two little dwarf catfish (this isn't there real name, but I am drawing a blank), and a plecostamus(sp?). Anyway, I was away from 6 days and my roommate was caring for the fish. He does this most of the time anyway. He fed them at about 8:30 AM yesterday and they were fine, I got home at about 5:45 PM and one of the large tinfoil barbs had somehow rammed himself into a plastic rock formation on the bottom of the tank. He was struggling wildly to get out. I reached into the tank and picked up the rock and he backed out of it. Unfortunately, he removed sections of scales on his back and sides. The part on his back is the worst. It is just in front of his top fin and is about 1/8" deep. I added stress coat to help him heal, but I am not sure what else to do for him. The other tinfoils are bothering him a little, but not too much. He is still eating fine and when anyone picks on him he still picks back, but I am worried about him. Is there anything else I can do to help increase his chances of surviving? I really don't want him to die. Many people do not like the tinfoil barbs, but our four are fairly non-agressive (they live in peace with little mollies) and they are very active and school together. Thanks, Tina PS- I don't get on the web too often, so email would be the best way to answer me. 10076
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From: Brandon 6/13/00
Subject: Angelfish dying Posted by ihigh420yahoo.com) Brandon on June 13, 101 at 13:23:59: I have a large angelfish that is always just under the surface of the water, now its fins are starting to disenigrate and there is white cottony stuff on them. The white stuff is on the top of it also, and now its on a medium size angel. What is this? 10093
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From: Mary 6/14/00
Subject: Re: Angelfish dying Posted by Mary on June 14, 101 at 06:33:25: Re: (10076.html) Angelfish dying posted by Brandon on June 13, 101 at 13:23:59: Brandon What size is your tank, how many and what kind of fish in your tank? Have you checked PH, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, whats the results? Please answer and I and others will be able to help you? In the mean time water changes are the best cures. I would do about 75% of a water change. Also depending on kind of fishes you can add one teaspoon of salt for each gallon of water. Good luck! 10075
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From: aimee 6/13/00
Subject: salt in goldfish tanks Posted by aimee on June 13, 101 at 13:21:54: i have a 20 gallon aquarium. how often do i need to put salt in? should i? thanks.. 10092
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From: Mary 6/14/00
Subject: Re: salt in goldfish tanks Posted by Mary on June 14, 101 at 06:22:20: Re: (10075.html) salt in goldfish tanks posted by aimee on June 13, 101 at 13:21:54: Aimee One tablespoon of salt for each 5 gal. As a medication its 3 teaspoon for each gal, this should be added one teaspoon per day, and the temperature should be raise slowly to 82F. Salt does not evaporate so only add the amt taken out with water changes (do not add salt simply when toping for evaporation). Any salt that is non iodize is fine, I use aguarium salt, some say sea salt is better. Remember never use salt for scaleless fish such as frogs, plecos etc. HTH 10096
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From: Mary 6/14/00
Subject: Re: Correction Posted by Mary on June 14, 101 at 07:17:55: Re: (10092.html) Re: salt in goldfish tanks posted by Mary on June 14, 101 at 06:22:20: For sickness (medicine) the amount of salt should be 1 teaspoon for each gallon of water every day for three days (not one teaspoon per day). Example: for a 10 gal - 10 teaspoon first day, 10 second day, and 10 the third day total at the 3rd day will be 30 teaspoons of salt in the 10 gal tank. Remove plants and scaleless fishes because THEY WILL DIE with that much salt. As a matter of fact always watch for stress on fishes when adding medications, some fishes (like people) cannot tolorate certain medications. Good luch 10082
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From: koko 6/13/00
Subject: Re: salt in goldfish tanks Posted by koko on June 13, 101 at 19:08:03: Re: (10075.html) salt in goldfish tanks posted by aimee on June 13, 101 at 13:21:54: When you do a water change you should add 2 table spoons of Aquarium salt. I do this every time I do a water change. The salt will help with the slim coat and help them resist diseases. (http://www.kokosgoldfish.com) Koko's Goldfish World koko 10077
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From: melissa 6/13/00
Subject: Re: salt in goldfish tanks Posted by moee21hotmail.com) melissa on June 13, 101 at 13:29:43: Re: (10075.html) salt in goldfish tanks posted by aimee on June 13, 101 at 13:21:54: Hey! I was on the website for Petsmart and they were saying that any fish likes salt in their water, but for some fish it is not neccessary. You can put salt in the water about once or twice a week, but don't quote me on that. You should look on Petsmarts website, they have a lot of answers to questions. 10073
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From: Melissa 6/13/00
Subject: good price for aquariums! Posted by moee21hotmail.com) Melissa on June 13, 101 at 13:20:41: Hey!! This is Melissa again, I was wondering if anyone knew of a nice petsore in the Price Georges County area of Maryland that sells aquariums at a decent price. I am looking for a 50 gallon or 100 gallon tank. If anyone knows anytihng, please advise!! Thank-you, Melissa 10094
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From: Mary 6/14/00
Subject: Re: good price for aquariums! Posted by Mary on June 14, 101 at 06:40:18: Re: (10073.html) good price for aquariums! posted by Melissa on June 13, 101 at 13:20:41: Melissa Not good with directions but if you can make it to Silver Spring, The Tropical Lagoon I think its around 9300 Georgia Avenue. I bought a 55 w/hood for under $100. His place is better than most, and he's a good guy will give advice if asked. Enjoy! 10098
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From: Melissa 6/14/00
Subject: Re: good price for aquariums! Posted by moee21hotmail.com) Melissa on June 14, 101 at 08:50:18: Re: (10094.html) Re: good price for aquariums! posted by Mary on June 14, 101 at 06:40:18: Hey!! Thank-you so much! I have checked everywhere and erveybody want a crazy amount. I am going to try and make it out there this weekend if it is not too hot outside. Again, thank-you so much!! 10072
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From: Melissa 6/13/00
Subject: Does anyone know about glass fish and painted glass fish Posted by moee21hotmail.com) Melissa on June 13, 101 at 13:05:39: I am getting ready to buy some fish and I was considering getting some glass fish or painted glass fish. I found out that painted glass fish are just regular glass fish with paint on them. I know this may sound a little ridiculous, but once the paint fades, can I redo it? Anyway, if anyone knows anything about glass fish, can you please respond? I would really appreciate it. If they are not a good fish to buy, are there any other fish that are good for beginners? Melissa 10090
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From: gelfling 6/13/00
Subject: Re: Does anyone know about glass fish and painted glass fish Posted by gelfling on June 13, 101 at 22:55:32: Re: (10072.html) Does anyone know about glass fish and painted glass fish posted by Melissa on June 13, 101 at 13:05:39: They are not actually painted, they are injected with dye. These fish are subjected to alot of stress and rarely live a couple of months after purchase. What size tank do you have? 10097
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From: Melissa 6/14/00
Subject: Re: Does anyone know about glass fish and painted glass fish Posted by moee21hotmail.com) Melissa on June 14, 101 at 08:47:32: Re: (10090.html) Re: Does anyone know about glass fish and painted glass fish posted by gelfling on June 13, 101 at 22:55:32: I did not think they were injected with the ink, I thought they were painted. WOW! I went out and bought some last night because they were so pretty. I guess that was a bad idea. I have a 20 gallon hexagon. I really want some pretty fresh water fish, do you know of any that will last longre than a month? 10067
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From: Melissa 6/13/00
Subject: cloudy water Posted by moee21hotmail.com) Melissa on June 13, 101 at 11:06:33: Hello! I just bought an aquarium about 2 weeks ago, and for some reason my water is really cloudy. I bought some solution that said your water should be clear in a couple of hours, but it did not help. What could have caused this and what should I do? 10091
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From: gelfling 6/13/00
Subject: Re: cloudy water Posted by gelfling on June 13, 101 at 23:01:31: Re: (10067.html) cloudy water posted by Melissa on June 13, 101 at 11:06:33: If you haven't bought any fish yet, your tank can't be cycling. Did you rinse the gravel? How long has the tank been running? 10068
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From: zabeth 6/13/00
Subject: Re: cloudy water Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on June 13, 101 at 12:29:10: Re: (10067.html) cloudy water posted by Melissa on June 13, 101 at 11:06:33: your tank is in the process of cycling and the cloudy water is caused by bacteria multiplying and colonizing your aquarium as the aquarium's biological filter is set up. have you been testing your tank water? if you don't have a test kit, you really need to get one. it will give you an idea as to how far along you are in the cycling process and will go a long way in helping you maintain the quality of your water and the good health of your fish. have the fish been acting odd or showing signs of stress since the cloudiness started? if so, try doing a 10% water change to dilute the level of ammonia and nitrites in the water. are you treating your water with anything other than the solution you used to clear the water? if not, get something like AmQuel or Jungle's A.C.E which will bind ammonia and make it less toxic to the fish. A.C.E. also eliminates chlorine and chloramines ((not sure if AmQuel does)) what solution did you add to try to clear the water? and did you remove activated carbon in your filter when you did it? if not, it's possible that whatever you were using was immediately sucked out of the tank. take a peek at (http://www.aquamaniacs.net/cyclingsafely.html>http://www.aquamaniacs.net/cyclingsafely.html - it will give you some good info on the cycling process. if you need a water test kit, i'd reccomend getting Aquarium Pharmaceutical's Master Test Kit - measures ammonia, nitrIte, PH, high end PH, KH and GH.. it costs between $15 and $20, but it's well worth the cash. if you purchase it, you'll need to buy a seperate nitrAte tester as it's not included in the kit 10070
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From: zabeth 6/13/00
Subject: Re: cloudy water - MORE Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on June 13, 101 at 12:35:42: Re: (10068.html) Re: cloudy water posted by zabeth on June 13, 101 at 12:29:10: oops, that got cut off. as i was saying, take a peek at (http://www.aquamaniacs.net/cyclingsafely.html" target="new) http://www.aquamaniacs.net/cyclingsafely.html - it will give you some helpful information about the cycling process. also, if you need a test kit, i'd suggest Aquaurium Pharmaceutical's Master Test Kit - it includes tests for ammonia, nitrIte, PH, high end PH, KH and GH. the price is between $15 and $20, but it's well worth the cash. however, you'll need to buy a seperate test for nitrAte as it's not included. hope this helped. 10071
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From: melissa 6/13/00
Subject: Re: cloudy water - MORE Posted by melissa on June 13, 101 at 12:59:32: Re: (10070.html) Re: cloudy water - MORE posted by zabeth on June 13, 101 at 12:35:42: Thank-you Zabeth, that was very helpful. I thought I did something wrong when my water started to cloud up. I haven't bought any fish yet, I wanted to get my water right first. I am not sure of the type of solution I bought, it was an off brand. Again, thank you so much! I am new at this and ned all the help I can get. Melissa
 

 
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From: Barb 6/13/00
Subject: Re: cloudy water - MORE Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 13, 101 at 20:57:35: Re: (10071.html) Re: cloudy water - MORE posted by melissa on June 13, 101 at 12:59:32: AmQuel takes care of chloramines, chlorine and ammonia. The really cool thing about AmQuel is that it converts toxic ammonia to a non-toxic form, which still allows the natural cycling process to continue. Other ammonia blocking products do just that... block the ammonia and impede your cycling endeavors. That cloudiness during cycling is called a bacterial bloom and will clear with time. Barb (http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs 10085
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From: Barb 6/13/00
Subject: Also... Posted by Barb on June 13, 101 at 21:12:34: Re: (10083.html) Re: cloudy water - MORE posted by Barb on June 13, 101 at 20:57:35: When using AmQuel, you will need to use an ammonia tester that is different from the one in the Master Test Kit, which will give a false positive reading for ammonia. Get Aquarium Pharmaceutical's two-bottled ammonia tester (tests both fresh and saltwater) and this will give you accurate results, when using AmQuel. Barb 10058
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From: Tom 6/12/00
Subject: TFH Magazines w/pull out supplements, 1977 to end of publication Posted by oldedogdoor.net) Tom on June 12, 101 at 21:05:20: Am interested in aquiring listed magazines. Went overseas in 1977 and sort of dropped out of the hobby and wanting to start up again. Would like to finish the book supplements. 10053
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From: aimee 6/12/00
Subject: bump on goldfish lip? Posted by TheBilgersaol.com) aimee on June 12, 101 at 16:53:20: i have a goldfish(oranda) that i noticed today has a bump on his lower lip..it looks almost like a blister. it is red..he seems fine, but i was wondering what it was and how to care for it. thanks.. aimee 10074
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From: aimee 6/13/00
Subject: Re: bump on goldfish lip? Posted by aimee on June 13, 101 at 13:21:10: Re: (10053.html) bump on goldfish lip? posted by aimee on June 12, 101 at 16:53:20: if it treat it, and it's not what i'm treating for, will it hurt the fish? also, will it hurt the other fish in the tank, or should i take him out? thanks.. 10084
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From: Barb 6/13/00
Subject: Re: bump on goldfish lip? Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 13, 101 at 21:08:54: Re: (10074.html) Re: bump on goldfish lip? posted by aimee on June 13, 101 at 13:21:10: These antibiotics used according to the directions are safe (and for all fish and invertebrates). The makers of Maracyn state that it does not harm the biological filter (your good guy bacteria), but I would still monitor your water parameters during treatment anyway. If at all possible, treatment should be carried out in a seperate "hospital" tank. How does the lip look today? I was hoping that you would wake up this morning and it would be gone and that would be that. Sorry, that it has been hard to advise you on this and that it couldn't be a more cut and dry circumstance. If it looks smaller, well, you just might get away with no treatment. If it's getting bigger, then you know what you need to do. Mary raises a good point about tumors, but this didn't really sound like a "fleshy" mass to me at this point... perhaps later it will look like this. Let us know how he does Aimee. Barb (http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs 10066
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From: Mary 6/13/00
Subject: Re: bump on goldfish lip? Posted by Mary on June 13, 101 at 08:46:19: Re: (10053.html) bump on goldfish lip? posted by aimee on June 12, 101 at 16:53:20: Aimee Fishes get tumors/lumps just like people. Most of the time they are benign, and other than been unsightly will not hurt the fish except if its interferes with its eating or swimming. Does it look like a cauliflour? I had a tiger barb that had one on his nose. Didn't seem to mind it. The one thing you can do is lots of water changes to maintain Presting condition. HTH 10060
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From: Barb 6/12/00
Subject: Hmmm... Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 12, 101 at 23:11:27: Re: (10053.html) bump on goldfish lip? posted by aimee on June 12, 101 at 16:53:20: Aimee... This is really a very tough call! Your oranda's symptom is very new but I would be quite concerned about this being the beginning of what is called "Mouth Fungus", which is not caused by a fungus at all, but rather by a bacterium called Flexibacter. It is treated by feeding Tetra's Antibacterial food (contains oxy-tetracycline) and by treating with plain Maracyn (not Maracyn-Two) in the water. The problem with mouth fungus is that I've seen it be fatal within 4-5 days and it always starts as something which seems really small and insignificant. Could it be something else like a little bit of trauma to his mouth from biting on something? Absolutely! And this would most likely just get better on it's own. If however it's the other, then this is a very serious matter and requires immediate treatment. I would err on the side of treatment because to wait with a Flexibacter infection even a couple of days can mean no hope. Like I said, this is a real tough one. BTW, what is the temp in the tank? Tank size? Tankmates? What are your water parameters (pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate measurements)? Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm1) Help! 10048
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From: Brian 6/12/00
Subject: beta compatability Posted by brianmartuccihotmail.com) Brian on June 12, 101 at 14:09:25: My brother just got a male beta...and a 12 x 7 x 5inch (approx.) tank...and we were wondering what other types of fish we could add to the tank. The only other fish that we could think of that could live in the same conditions, were goldfish...however we heard somewhere that its not a good idea to mix betas with goldfish because the beta would kill the goldfish...or the goldfish would eat the betas fins....so what other types of fish could we put in with the beta????? 10065
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From: Mary 6/13/00
Subject: Re: beta compatability Posted by Mary on June 13, 101 at 08:24:07: Re: (10048.html) beta compatability posted by Brian on June 12, 101 at 14:09:25: Brian Not sure but I think your brothers tank is a 2 gal. Sorry to say there's nothing else can go in that tank, too small. Glad you're not going to put a goldfish in there. Contrary to popular opinions goldfishes are not good biginer fish. They require enourmous amount of space because they get huge and they polute the water a lot so maintenance can become very laboriously to keep their tank in the PRESTINE condition that they require. HTH 10061
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From: Barb 6/12/00
Subject: Re: beta compatability Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 12, 101 at 23:24:15: Re: (10048.html) beta compatability posted by Brian on June 12, 101 at 14:09:25: Hi Brian! Goldfish and bettas don't mix well because goldfish are coldwater fish and bettas are tropical fish. Goldfish prefer water temps < 70*F and bettas prefer water temps of 75-80*F. Check out (http://bettasrus.com/FAQ/Tankmates.htm) compatible tankmates for bettas. Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm3:>Bettas 10047
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From: bluedrown 6/12/00
Subject: bala shark Posted by bluedrownyahoo.com) bluedrown on June 12, 101 at 13:27:12: has anyone ever had bala sharks start to float vertically- almost drifting- for long periods of time? they're fine when it's feeding time but they've stopped swimming as much as they did . i have two and they were fuine a week ago. could temp. change be it? are they dying??? 10063
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From: d 6/13/00
Subject: Re: bala shark Posted by d on June 13, 101 at 02:35:34: Re: (10047.html) bala shark posted by bluedrown on June 12, 101 at 13:27:12: mine do when they sleep 10051
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From: Rose 6/12/00
Subject: Re: bala shark Posted by Rose on June 12, 101 at 15:17:42: Re: (10047.html) bala shark posted by bluedrown on June 12, 101 at 13:27:12: I need way more info than what you have given me. go to www.aquamaniacs.net and go to the "help/ emergency" forum and answer the questions at the top of that page. Those will help me beable to help you a lot better and easier. I do have Bala Sharks so make sure you let me know the answers I need. Rose 10052
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From: bluedrown 6/12/00
Subject: Re: bala shark Posted by bluedrown on June 12, 101 at 15:49:55: Re: (10051.html) Re: bala shark posted by Rose on June 12, 101 at 15:17:42: here's my best answers: we've had the 30 gallon tank in operation for three weeks now. the two balas were the first, then 4 pink kissser gouramis and two red tin barbs. i just noticed that one of the gouramis who had been hiding is now dead- wrapped around the filter tube!!?? the balas are also favoring a corner and i noticed some red lines on the tail fin. no real fin decay or anything out of the ordinary, but all fins are very relaxed by the body. i don't know the ph- my husband would but he's away. doing the best i can, hope this makes any sense?? all others are fine. 10059
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From: Barb 6/12/00
Subject: Re: bala shark Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 12, 101 at 22:55:07: Re: (10052.html) Re: bala shark posted by bluedrown on June 12, 101 at 15:49:55: Your tank would be cycling now! Do read (http://www.aquamaniacs.net/cyclingsafely.html) Cycling Safely. You are probably either having an ammonia or nitrite spike and this will make your fish act sickly. We need to know your water parameters (ammonia and nitrite levels) in order to give you the best advice. Take a water sample to your local fish store, so that they can measure these for you. Treat ammonia with AmQuel at the rate of one teaspoon per 10 gallons water (pick some up at the fish store). Treat a nitrite elevation with a series of partial (10%) water changes until fishy stress has been eased. Follow Rose's recommendations for treating the sick fish for septicemia. The 20% water change that she advises should ease the water chemistry problems going on now. Is there just the one fish with red streaking? Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm1) Help! 10056
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From: Rose 6/12/00
Subject: Re: bala shark Posted by Rose on June 12, 101 at 20:14:46: Re: (10052.html) Re: bala shark posted by bluedrown on June 12, 101 at 15:49:55: I can see some of what is going on. What you have is a disease called Septicemia. This is a bacterial disease that gets into the blood. The red streaks on the tail tell me this. What you will need to do is get some Maracyn 2 and treat the whole tank. Take the carbon out of the filter and do a 25% water change. The reason you take the carbon out of the filter is because the carbon can take the medicine out of the water so the fish don't get it. The other problem I see is too many fish for a cycling tank to handle. Once again I will refure you to www.aquamaniacs.net to read the article in the E-Zine on "cycling safely". This will explain what the cycling process is and how it works. You really should read it, as it will help you help your fish. All the fish you have can get real big. Eventually you will need to get a 125gallon tank just to house the Bala Sharks. The Balas get to 12 inches full grown. A 30g tank won't hold them when they get bigger. I have 3 in a 55 and they have just about out grown that( I also have other fish with them). Please if you have any more questions ask. I can either be found here or on the aquamaniacs board. Rose
 

 
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From: Bob 6/12/00
Subject: Goldfish question? Posted by Bob on June 12, 101 at 11:13:12: I have a feeder goldfish in a 5 1/2 gallon tank. I was wondering, should I get him another feeder goldfish companion? 10045
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From: Mary 6/12/00
Subject: Re: Goldfish question? Posted by Mary on June 12, 101 at 12:31:06: Re: (10043.html) Goldfish question? posted by Bob on June 12, 101 at 11:13:12: Bob Your feeder gf will grow to almost two feet and live over 30 years in the proper environment. The rule is 10 gal minimum per gf, but of course there will be upgrades to accomodate him/her as growing continues. HTH 10037
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From: Michelle 6/11/00
Subject: growth on walls of tank Posted by mmharlanearthlink.net) Michelle on June 11, 101 at 23:02:42: i have an acrylic five gallon tank, which i've had for almost two years. i've had the same black mollies now for just short of a year (since they were fry), and they continue to do fine. i moved from the central part of the state to the northern part about nine months ago and my tank has taken on a new life, it seems. i've never tested my water ph before and never had any obvious problems. so when i moved here my tank developed algae, i assume, all over the walls and any equipment in the water. i change my water normally and when i remove it, the water is crystal clear. the green stuff is slimy and it takes a slight scrubbing to remove it from my tank. the fish don't appear to be affected by it -- they act the same as they did before i moved (and none have died). i asked someone at Petsmart about it and they suggest i change my water (again) and see what happened -- the green stuff regrows after a couple weeks (two max). his suggestion after that was to get an algae eater -- which i eventually ended up doing. he's making no progress or difference (i think i'd need an army of them to eat it all, anyway). so, my longwinded question(s) is... is it obviously a difference in the water from my old town and the new? does it sound familiar to anyone, the algae on the walls, but not in the water when removed? will buying a water test kit solve the problem in a second, or is there some other action i need to take? should i buy those algae tablets? -- assuming that's what it is... any info is greatly appreciated! thanks, michelle. 10055
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From: koko 6/12/00
Subject: Re: growth on walls of tank Posted by koko on June 12, 101 at 18:09:50: Re: (10037.html) growth on walls of tank posted by Michelle on June 11, 101 at 23:02:42: I have tha same problem with my algea in my tank because the sun light hits the tank for a couple hours a day. But I have gotten in to the habit of cleaning the glass every time I do a water change and that keeps it under control. Of course I have fancy goldfish so the algea loves to bloom in my tank. I did for a while have a ramshorn snail in the tank that really took care of my algea problem. koko 10041
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From: Rose 6/12/00
Subject: Re: growth on walls of tank Posted by Rose on June 12, 101 at 09:30:25: Re: (10037.html) growth on walls of tank posted by Michelle on June 11, 101 at 23:02:42: Go to www.aquamaniacs.net on the main page you will find a article written on algae. This article will tell you how to control the algae and the particulars of some algaes. Read that article and if you have any more questions just ask there or here. Rose 10039
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From: zabeth 6/12/00
Subject: Re: growth on walls of tank Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on June 12, 101 at 09:12:37: Re: (10037.html) growth on walls of tank posted by Michelle on June 11, 101 at 23:02:42: hi Michelle algae is quite beneficial to your mollies ((btw, i'm glad to hear they've been healthy for so long!)), who enjoy and should have some in their diet. they really like the stuff, though you'd need also need an army of mollies to see much reduction in your tank. algae isn't pretty and it has a nasty tendency to block your view of the tank. your fish aren't keeping it under control and i imagine you're getting sick of the constant scrubbing. you might want to look into getting an algae removing product - i suggest Aquarium Pharmaceutical's Algae Destroying Liquid, which works really really well. if you go that route, make sure to compensate for the removal of algae in their diet. Tetra's Spirulina flakes are a veggie supplement that my mollies seem to love. yep, algae on tank walls but not in water when removed is pretty much the norm. how much lighting does your tank get - sunlight, tanklight and indoor light? cutting back on the amount of light your tank gets daily may also reduce algae growth. buying a test kit won't solve your algae problem in a second, but it's really something you should have. is PH the only test you haven't done, or do you not test the tank water at all? if you don't test it at all, you really need to start. i just got a TK after running a tank for 2 months and i **really** wish i'd done it sooner. checking the water parameters is important as it helps you maintain a healthy water quality and will clue you in to problems you might have. Aquarium Pharmaceutical's Master Test Kit is really good and costs around $20. you'll need to buy a seperate test for nitrate though, as it's not included in the box :( Hope this helped :) 10029
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From: Kelly 6/11/00
Subject: I THINK MY FISH IS GETTING A HOLE IN IT'S SIDE! IS THIS POSSIBLE? Posted by kellyanne_04hotmail.com) Kelly on June 11, 101 at 18:59:30: I AM HAVING A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MY FISH. AS I HAVE POSTED BEFORE, MY FISH IS SICK. I THOUGHT IT WAS ICK BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING A HOLE IN IT'S SIDE...IS THAT POSSIBLE....WHAT DO I DO...SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME! EARLIER IT'S FINS SPILT AND IT HAS SOME WHITE STUFF ON IT. IT ALSO HAS THESE TWO PEICES OF IT BY IT'S EYES THAT ARE STICKING STRAIGHT UP. HOW BAD IS HE? WHAT CAN I DO? HELP! I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT FISH. WRITE ME AT kellyanne_04hotmail.com or write back on here! THANKS! 10038
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From: Mary 6/12/00
Subject: Re: I THINK MY FISH IS GETTING A HOLE IN IT'S SIDE! IS THIS POSSIBLE? Posted by Mary on June 12, 101 at 06:42:48: Re: (10029.html) I THINK MY FISH IS GETTING A HOLE IN IT'S SIDE! IS THIS POSSIBLE? posted by Kelly on June 11, 101 at 18:59:30: Kelly Please provide as much info as possible: Tank size and what kind and how many fishes in the tank, water paramiters: PH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. As soon as possible change 75% of water in the tank make sure to dechlorinate with drops that treats for chloramine also. Add one teaspoon of aquarium salt for each gallon of water (do not add salt to scaleless fish such as plecos), salt will heal the wounds. Please describe the white stuff is it fungus, is it like grains of salt? Try Fungus Eliminator by Jungles its good for several illness. What is stiking out of his eyes? does it look like a worm or what use a magnifying glass to look at him thoroughly. The most important thing you can do right now is to keep his water in PRISTINE condition add the salt. Come back withe the answers to my questions and I and others will help. Good luck 10027
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From: Tom 6/11/00
Subject: Bettas Posted by Tom on June 11, 101 at 18:47:46: How do i get my bettas to breed? 10024
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From: Joe 6/11/00
Subject: My Betas sick :( Help! Posted by joepc-arena.net) Joe on June 11, 101 at 14:29:33: Its got fin rot, all the ones I get seem to get fin rot, no matter what I do and all seem to die, because it happens so quickly! I dont have enough time to do anything about it. I have an 11 gallon community tank with plants and gravel, and rena power filter. The water quality is good, before this one got sick, I only just changed the water! Any ideas why this keeps happening...its very diheartening... Would be nice if you could email me with idea for what to do about the beta, cos hes sick :( joepc-arena.net thanx! Joe 10046
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From: Mary 6/12/00
Subject: Re: My Betas sick :( Help! Posted by Mary on June 12, 101 at 12:45:06: Re: (10024.html) My Betas sick :( Help! posted by Joe on June 11, 101 at 14:29:33: Hi Joe If he is in the community 11 gal make sure no one is picking on him. I believe that the long plumage (fins) of the betta teases the others and sometimes the poor betta winds up all ragged. Bettas do good with a teaspoon of salt in their water and water changes at least once a week. Fungus Eliminator by Jungles is a very good medicine. Next time you get another fish keep him/her in a separate tank for 3 weeks to make sure he/she is not ill, that way it will not infect your main tank. For small fishes a two gal bowl will be fine w/an airstone, and faithful water changes without over feeding. HTH Good luck. 10028
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From: Kathleen 6/11/00
Subject: Re: My Betas sick :( Help! Posted by Kathleen on June 11, 101 at 18:53:45: Re: (10024.html) My Betas sick :( Help! posted by Joe on June 11, 101 at 14:29:33: Hopefully Barb from Aquamaniacs.net will see your post. You can go on the message board emergency forum and post there. I had a Betta that had fin rot twice. I used Maracyn and he got over it each time. Hope he gets better! 10064
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From: Joe 6/13/00
Subject: Re: My Betas sick :( Help! Posted by Joe on June 13, 101 at 04:15:52: Re: (10028.html) Re: My Betas sick :( Help! posted by Kathleen on June 11, 101 at 18:53:45: KEwl guys, thanks, what type of salt? is there special Aqarium stuff or will table do? The problem is hey get it soo quickly, but I think hes gonna pull through...got it just in time! 10080
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From: Kathleen 6/13/00
Subject: Re: My Betas sick :( Help! Posted by Kathleen on June 13, 101 at 16:51:41: Re: (10064.html) Re: My Betas sick :( Help! posted by Joe on June 13, 101 at 04:15:52: Glad he's doing better. There is special aquarium salt. It's available at most pet stores...cheap too. Did you decide to use the Maracyn? It has worked well for me in the past. 10021
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From: Noreen 6/11/00
Subject: Glass Catfish Posted by Noreen on June 11, 101 at 12:51:43: Hi, I just bought three glass catfish and added them to my tank. They seem to be getting chased around a lot. Especially by the albino barbs. should I give them some time or take them out? thanks, Noreen 10022
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From: Rose 6/11/00
Subject: Re: Glass Catfish Posted by Rose on June 11, 101 at 13:28:51: Re: (10021.html) Glass Catfish posted by Noreen on June 11, 101 at 12:51:43: Glassfish and barbs don't mix. The barbs will make short order of your Glassfish. Either take the barbs or the Glassfish back. Rose 10018
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From: Sandi 6/11/00
Subject: Is my beta just lazy? What's wrong with him? Posted by svidunasprovidentmutual.com) Sandi on June 11, 101 at 11:28:55: My new beta George II (in loving memory of his predecesor George I), is not like George I. George I would swim around all the time and never just lay at the bottom. But George II always lays around on the bottom. I have a much bigger set up for George II, so I would think he would swim even more. He looks fine, no suspect marks or spots. I used spring water to fill his bowl. He has a peace lilly in his bowl and it doesn't look so healthy either. I have a few questions. 1. Why does George II bite for food just to spit it back out a few seconds later? 2. Do peace lillies need direct sunlight to strive? 3. How much of the root of the plant should be below the cup that holds it? 4. Is there something wrong with George II, if he just lays around on the bottom? When I get his attention, he seems to get excited and swims around in front of me. 5. How do I clean the rocks and his water the best way as to not stress him out? Should I net him out and put him in another bowl and then clean all the rocks and the bowl? 6. What is the slimy like substance that is around the plants roots? When the bowl moves, you can see the slimy stuff move around on the roots? I know I am asking for a lot of information, but I want my pet to be healthy. I love my little Beta!!!!! Thanks for the information! 10020
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From: Noreen 6/11/00
Subject: Re: Is my beta just lazy? What's wrong with him? Posted by Noreen on June 11, 101 at 12:42:14: Re: (10018.html) Is my beta just lazy? What's wrong with him? posted by Sandi on June 11, 101 at 11:28:55: Hi, are you feeding you betta any food besides the plant? I heard they dont eat the plant at all, they eat stuff that builds up on the roots. they should be fed things like betta food bites and brine shrimp. Also, Bettas need some warmth, they are a tropical fish. A desk lamp could work. I imagine he is loney and liveing a very boreing life in there, maybe a freind would brighten him up. not another betta of coarse, cunsult your petstore to find a small fish that doesnt need quite as much heat. good luck, Noreen
 

 
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From: Kathleen 6/11/00
Subject: Re: Is my beta just lazy? What's wrong with him? Posted by Kathleen on June 11, 101 at 19:00:01: Re: (10020.html) Re: Is my beta just lazy? What's wrong with him? posted by Noreen on June 11, 101 at 12:42:14: Please take him out of that vase! He should be in a 1 or 2 gallon bowl or a small aquarium. You need to change his water in the vase every 2 or 3 days. Condition the water with Amquel and Novaqua. Feed him twice a day. He will eat Bio Gold, baby ciclid pellets, betta bites, freeze dried bloodworms, or freeze dried baby brine shrimp. Don't overfeed him though...just 2 things at each meal. He also needs to be kept at 78 degrees. If you give him a better home he may perk up. 10019
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From: Noreen 6/11/00
Subject: Re: Is my beta just lazy? What's wrong with him? Posted by Noreen on June 11, 101 at 12:42:13: Re: (10018.html) Is my beta just lazy? What's wrong with him? posted by Sandi on June 11, 101 at 11:28:55: Hi, are you feeding you betta any food besides the plant? I heard they dont eat the plant at all, they eat stuff that builds up on the roots. they should be fed things like betta food bites and brine shrimp. Also, Bettas need some warmth, they are a tropical fish. A desk lamp could work. I imagine he is loney and liveing a very boreing life in there, maybe a freind would brighten him up. not another betta of coarse, cunsult your petstore to find a small fish that doesnt need quite as much heat. good luck, Noreen 10012
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From: Kelly 6/11/00
Subject: I NEED SOME HELP I THINK MY FISH IS REALLY SICK! Posted by kellyanne_04hotmail.com) Kelly on June 11, 101 at 09:24:51: I have another question about my fish. It's a butterfly koi and it was in a tank with a goldfish and cyclid. Now, the wings have spilt and on it's body it has like white stuff. It also looks very stressed, it's viens have turned a VERY red color. Please I need help ASAP! Please, someone help me. 10042
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From: Rose 6/12/00
Subject: Help has arrived!!! Posted by Rose on June 12, 101 at 09:40:55: Re: (10012.html) I NEED SOME HELP I THINK MY FISH IS REALLY SICK! posted by Kelly on June 11, 101 at 09:24:51: First off why on Earth do you have a Cichlid in with a Goldfish???? These two do NOT ever go together. You are seeing why. The Cichlid will stress your goldie to the point of death if you do not seperate them or get rid of one. Cichlids also need heated water unlike a goldie. The smallest tank you can get away with for a Cichlid is a 55g tank. They are very territorial and can be down right mean. The red streaks you are seeing is called Septicemia. This is a nasty bacterial infection that can lead to death if not acted upon quickly. Maracyn 2 will do just fine for this. I have had Septicemia in a couple of fish and have used Maracyn 2 with success. As far as Ick does it look like grains of salt. If so then you do in fact have Ick. Rid Ick+ will help with that. If you are seeing cottony patches then you have Flexibactor. Flex is a nasty disease. It too can kill. Once again Maracyn 2 will be your best bet for this. One caution I will give you in regards to the Rid Ick+ you can NOT use it with any other medications. If you need more help holler or go to www.aquamaniacs.net and find the "help/Emergency" forum and post there. Rose 10025
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From: Joe 6/11/00
Subject: Re: I NEED SOME HELP I THINK MY FISH IS REALLY SICK! Posted by Joe on June 11, 101 at 14:30:53: Re: (10012.html) I NEED SOME HELP I THINK MY FISH IS REALLY SICK! posted by Kelly on June 11, 101 at 09:24:51: Sounds like a fungal infection, try a general anti septic or better a specific fungus remedy. 10031
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From: Karen 6/11/00
Subject: Re: Amonia Toxicity Posted by sabref4702aol.com) Karen on June 11, 101 at 20:16:32: Re: (10025.html) Re: I NEED SOME HELP I THINK MY FISH IS REALLY SICK! posted by Joe on June 11, 101 at 14:30:53: I recently had an amonia spike (after I thought tank cycled) Probably because I added to much live rock and an Anglefish at the same time. 2 days of apparent health, amonia spike and fish laying a bottom dying. Did emergency water change and Amolock. Fish recovered slightly, will swim a bit then lay at bottom. Is this a recoverable condition, if indeed it was amonia toxicity???? Anyone PLEASE. Thanks! Karen an 10026
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From: Kelly 6/11/00
Subject: RE: JOE, MY FRIEND THINKS IT'S ICK, COULD IT BE!?! Posted by kellyanne_04hotmail.com) Kelly on June 11, 101 at 15:50:06: Re: (10025.html) Re: I NEED SOME HELP I THINK MY FISH IS REALLY SICK! posted by Joe on June 11, 101 at 14:30:53: My friend thinks that it could be ick, so i got some medince for it, should i get some for fungal infection too? 10032
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From: zabeth 6/11/00
Subject: Re: RE: JOE, MY FRIEND THINKS IT'S ICK, COULD IT BE!?! Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on June 11, 101 at 20:55:59: Re: (10026.html) RE: JOE, MY FRIEND THINKS IT'S ICK, COULD IT BE!?! posted by Kelly on June 11, 101 at 15:50:06: Kelly, could you describe the white stuff you're seeing on the fish? the more detail people have, the easier it is for them to help. is this stuff fuzzy or cottony? does it resemble grains of salt? or does it look like something else? 10011
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From: Abigail 6/11/00
Subject: Need breeding advice Posted by Abigail on June 11, 101 at 09:24:49: Why wont my 2 ,2 year old commet goldfish breed. I recently moved them in a bigger aquarium 10015
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From: paul roberts 6/11/00
Subject: Re: Need breeding advice Posted by paul roberts on June 11, 101 at 10:46:50: Re: (10011.html) Need breeding advice posted by Abigail on June 11, 101 at 09:24:49: a good site to visit with infirmation you need is http://fish18.homestead.com/fish.html 10010
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From: Abigail 6/11/00
Subject: Need breeding advice Posted by Abigail on June 11, 101 at 09:24:42: Why wont my 2 ,2 year old commet goldfish breed. I recently moved them in a bigger aquarium 10007
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From: Anna leah 6/11/00
Subject: zebeth and Barb I am so sorry but I really need your help again, Please! Posted by Anna leah on June 11, 101 at 02:40:45: I tried to go to aquaminacs message board but I could not get in, because when they sent me my password my e-mail will not let me click on to the link to confirm it. It did say to copy the word below and paste it to my browser, but I feel so dumb I am newer to the computer then fish, I don't know where or what my browser is? I tried typing it into search and into keyword and on the blank white line that you put web addresses but none worked. I was the one with a new betta and zebra pleco and the zebra came with ich. Before I got your message Barb about the rid-ick I started treatment with the formlite III. It has malachite green in it and also formaldehyde. I was very worried about the malachite green with the pleco but the guy at the pet store swore by it, if I only use 2/3 of the recommended dose. He swore it was safe that he had treated all of his catfish and sharks with it safely. I have a 7 gallon of course I was not planning on keeping the zebra in this tank he will be moved to a much larger tank when he is well but the betta will be staying in the tank. Anyhow it says to use one drop per gallon every other day for a total of 3 doses and it say repeat one more full treatment if needed, so I used 4 drops instead of the 7. I started treatment on Friday and skipped Saterday and used one today. The zebra's white spots look a lot better but still a lot there. I do not feed my fish after getting them for the first 24 hours but since then the Zebra is not eating:( I have tried blood worms and hikari sinking carnivore pellets. I know that he did not eat the pellets because I had to take them out the next day and the blood worms I can't tell because the betta was eating them. The good news is the betta is eating really well. The zebra does not seem to like his cave and just hides behind the heater for over 2 days. I also turned up the heat to 85 degrees. Do you need to use an antibiotic for secondary infections? I am so afraid this little zebra is going to starve or the disease will kill him or the meds, I would do just about anything to save him and of course I don't want anything to happen to the betta either. It feels so bad when you fishy is sick:( Thank you so very much for your help before and any help that you might be able to give now!! 10009
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From: zabeth 6/11/00
Subject: Re: zebeth and Barb I am so sorry but I really need your help again, Please! Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on June 11, 101 at 08:26:11: Re: (10007.html) zebeth and Barb I am so sorry but I really need your help again, Please! posted by Anna leah on June 11, 101 at 02:40:45: hi again, anna leah :) first of all, don't feel dumb about being new to the computer. just about everyone's been confused when they started - my dad's been using a computer for ten years and he's *still* a little lost. your browser is what you've been using to post these messages, i assume ((unless there's another way to post)) - probably internet explorer or netscape, or aol's browser, which i think is IE. you hit the nail on the head when you said you tried to put it on the blank line web addresses go in :) it might not have worked because the site was temporarily down or maybe you mistyped the link? Barb knows a lot more about fish than i do, so i'd wait for her response b/c she can advise you better than i can. i'm not familiar with formlite III and don't know how strong it is compared to other ich meds, but the pet shop guy made a good call when he suggested 2/3 of the normal dose. keep an eye on the pleco - if he seems worse after you treat, you might want to knock the dosage down to 1/2. and make sure to treat the tank for three days after the ich disappears from the pleco to ensure you kill the ich that's busy multiplying in the gravel. and do partial water changes before each treatment. i'd avoid the antibiotics for the time being unless you're positive he has a secondary infection... but Barb can advise you on that better than i can. as for the pleco not eating, give him a little while and i bet he'll come around. how long has he gone without food now? most of my fish hide and refuse to eat when they've got ich. i'm glad to hear the betta's healthy and eating well. yep, it does feel bad when your fish are sick, but it feels so good when they're healthy. you're taking the right steps to get the little guy back in shape. good luck 10035
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From: Barb 6/11/00
Subject: Re: zebeth and Barb I am so sorry but I really need your help again, Please! Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 11, 101 at 22:26:00: Re: (10009.html) Re: zebeth and Barb I am so sorry but I really need your help again, Please! posted by zabeth on June 11, 101 at 08:26:11: Hey Anna Leah! Zabeth is giving you really good advice about treating Ich! The med that you are using has the same drugs as RidIch+ does, only at a stronger dosage most likely, so good advice to give only 1/2-2/3's of a dose. Continue the treatment to total a full three days after the very last Ich spot has fallen off. Ich can't be killed by meds when the Ich is on the fish, only after it has fallen off (and this is the time when one falsely believes that things are just a-okay because there aren't any white spots any more). If you've removed the pleco to another tank, you still have to treat the original tank for another three days to kill the Ich that are there, that you can't see. I would probably hold on the antibiotics for now. Sometimes it is necessary to treat for a secondary bacterial infection, but let's hold off for now. Do not raise the temp in the tank. If you do not have a strong foothold on the Ich infection, accelerating its' lifecycle by cranking up the heat can lead to an overwhelming infection and death. Please read the numerous threads recently in the (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm1) Help forum on treating Ich in loaches... the info that you are looking for is there. If you can't register at aquamaniacs go to the (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm9) help with registration forum and you will get the instructions that you need or e-mail me. Let me know how the pleco is doing. Barb 10033
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From: zabeth 6/11/00
Subject: Re: zebeth and Barb I am so sorry but I really need your help again, Please! Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on June 11, 101 at 21:09:41: Re: (10009.html) Re: zebeth and Barb I am so sorry but I really need your help again, Please! posted by zabeth on June 11, 101 at 08:26:11: on second thought, antibiotics are probably a wise idea. don't know what i was thinking when i said to avoid them. Tetracyline is really good and there's another one made by the same company, but i can't think of the name off of the top of my head. i'd ask the guy at the pet shop about dosage b/c plecos are sensitive to meds and i don't know how well the zebra would handle a full dose. if he's not in and there's no one there to advise you, i'd try 1/4 or 1/2 a dose and work your way up slowly if the pleco handles it alright. the betta's still sharing the tank with the pleco, right? if not, keep a close eye on him b/c while you don't see any ich *on* him, it might be in the gills. 10036
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From: zabeth 6/11/00
Subject: Re: zebeth and Barb I am so sorry but I really need your help again, Please! Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on June 11, 101 at 22:40:08: Re: (10033.html) Re: zebeth and Barb I am so sorry but I really need your help again, Please! posted by zabeth on June 11, 101 at 21:09:41: on third thought, listen to Barb and avoid the antibiotics =P 10062
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From: Anna leah 6/13/00
Subject: Zabeth and Barb Thank you!!!! Posted by Anna leah on June 13, 101 at 00:39:54: Re: (10036.html) Re: zebeth and Barb I am so sorry but I really need your help again, Please! posted by zabeth on June 11, 101 at 22:40:08: Thank you both very Much!!!!! I will do just as you say except I do not want to move the pleco to his new tank until I am sure he is well. I do not want to get my other healthy fish sick. So he will have to stay in this tank for a little while. I got the pleco last Thursday so it has been 6 days since he has eaten, is he going to starve? I do not think he is eating anything:( The breeder told me to buy some live black worms for him, I will normally not buy these because I am afraid of bringing in parasites, but since I have all that parasite medicine in there now, I figured I would try some just for tonight. I know they go into the gravel in a hurry so I hope he will at least try to get some. I have the heat at 85 degrees. I normally keep my tanks at 80 degrees. How far do you think I should turn down? Should I turn all the way back down? If turning up the heat makes the ich hatch and that is the only time you can kill them, then why is it bad to turn it up? Won't the medicine kill them as soon as they hatch or will they have time to do more damage? Today I finished the last dose of the three, should I do a water change and repeat the full treatment in a few days? I have no other tank to move these fish too all my other tanks have fish in them. I cannot thank you the both enough for your help it has meant so much to me!
 

 
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From: Barb 6/13/00
Subject: Re: Zabeth and Barb Thank you!!!! Posted by Barb on June 13, 101 at 21:29:06: Re: (10062.html) Zabeth and Barb Thank you!!!! posted by Anna leah on June 13, 101 at 00:39:54: Few comments... *Unless you are sure that you have your anti-Ich meds well on board, raisng the temp accelerates the life cycle and can lead to an overwhelming Ich infection and death. *Ich is killed with temps > 86*F, but most fish can't handle these temps. *High water temps carry much less oxygen and this stresses your fish even more. *Water temp should not typically be changed more than 2*F per day. *Be sure that Ich treatment has continued for 3 days after the last Ich spot has fallen off. *Check out the threads on Ich in the (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm1) Help forum... there is a lot of very helpful info for you. Barb 10078
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From: zabeth 6/13/00
Subject: Re: Zabeth and Barb Thank you!!!! Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on June 13, 101 at 14:36:05: Re: (10062.html) Zabeth and Barb Thank you!!!! posted by Anna leah on June 13, 101 at 00:39:54: hi Anna leah! i've been wondering how you and your ich infected friend were doing :) i wouldn't worry about the pleco starving, he can go for a while without food. i've heard stories about fish fasting for fourteen days or more before they finally started eating again. i hate to see that happen though and i hope your pleco comes around. good luck with the black worms, hopefully the tasty treat ((yuck!)) will tempt him and he'll gulp them down. as for the temperature, you might want to get it back between to 80 and 82. you should probably wait for Barb's answer on that b/c she's more knowledgable than i am, but i'm thinking the higher temp might actually be stressing him more and helping him stay sick or opening the door to the possibility of a secondary infection. if you lower the temp, do it realllly slow as to not to stress him more. then again, zebra's are comfy in temps up to 83 ((if my memory serves me correct)) so you're not that far out of his range. has he gotten any worse since you upped it to 85? in my opinion, raising the temp when dealing with parasitic infection's is almost always a good thing. i've had excellent results in warmer water when treating ich and velvet. unfortunately, every fish is different and not all of us have those results :( raising the temp is ALWAYS a bad thing if you realize the fish is infected late and he's already *very* sick and you don't have the upper hand with treatment. it's bad because it speeds up ich's life cycle and causes it to reproduce and hatch, which can lead to a much worse ich infection, usually resulting in a quick death for this fish. also, raising the temp under those conditions adds stress to an already way overstressed fish, increasing the chances of a nasty secondary infection. i'd suggest you do the partial water change and restart treatment on friday. i don't know if you should go for the full dose right off the bat - you've been treating at 2/3, right? i'd knock it up to 3/4 and see how he handles that. if he doesn't show any added stress, i'd follow through the rest of the doses at full strength. 9994
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From: Bee 6/10/00
Subject: What fish do I have? Posted by waughbhotmail.com) Bee on June 10, 101 at 18:19:30: I saw these realy neet fish at the pet shop. The young man that helped me said they were RedBlack Tetra and BlueBlack Tetra. I came home and search the web for any info with no luck. So I went back and this time I had a lady who helped me and said "Oh no, they are Pink Neon and Blue Neon. I bought one of each and came home and put them in my Guppy tank. One is a florecent pink and the other is almost a baby blue and we can even say we can almost see through them. They are about 1" long flat and about 3/4"high.... Can you please tell me what I have and where I can find info about them............... Thank you 10005
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From: gelfling 6/10/00
Subject: Re: What fish do I have? Posted by gelfling on June 10, 101 at 23:28:07: Re: (9994.html) What fish do I have? posted by Bee on June 10, 101 at 18:19:30: Is the color striped across the top and bottom of the fish? You probably have a painted glass fish. Dyes are injected into these fish to give them the fake flourescent coloring. Go to this site: http://www.fishindex.com/phpinfo//15/1-1//681 Is this the fish? 10006
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From: Bee 6/10/00
Subject: Re: What fish do I have? Posted by Bee on June 10, 101 at 23:58:09: Re: (10005.html) Re: What fish do I have? posted by gelfling on June 10, 101 at 23:28:07: Thanks for info and I went and look at the fish at : http://www.fishindex.com/phpinfo//15/1-1//681 and they don't seems to be like that. not that theses are not injected with dies (which is kind of crual in my eyes) the color is even on these ones no lines and the blue one has a little pink around the eyes, but the shape of the fish are almost like those on the site but body more rounder? .... It kind of upsets me a bit that they would do such a thing to poor little fishes. Hope I find out mine are not injected as I feel bad already having them and be part of this . I will look more as the pet store are getting them back if your right. Thanks again for info.....Realy appreciate it. 9993
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From: Kelly 6/10/00
Subject: How do you tell if it's a male or female? Posted by kellyanne_04hotmail.com) Kelly on June 10, 101 at 17:26:34: I have a butterfly coi and a simple goldfish, but was wondering how to tell if it's a male or female. The goldfish, seems to be rather lazy lately, so i was wondering. If you have any ideas, please email me at kellyanne_04hotmail.com Thanks! 10016
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From: paul rob 6/11/00
Subject: Re: How do you tell if it's a male or female? Posted by paul rob on June 11, 101 at 10:52:06: Re: (9993.html) How do you tell if it's a male or female? posted by Kelly on June 10, 101 at 17:26:34: a good site to visit is http://fish18.homestead.com/fish.html 9991
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From: Jose 6/10/00
Subject: Idea Posted by Jose on June 10, 101 at 16:45:37: Does anyone have an idea what i should do with my six gallon tank this is my first time? 9990
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From: Jose 6/10/00
Subject: Idea Posted by Jose on June 10, 101 at 16:41:59: Does anybody have an idea what i should do for a six gallon tank? 10040
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From: zabeth 6/12/00
Subject: Re: Idea Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on June 12, 101 at 09:21:26: Re: (9990.html) Idea posted by Jose on June 10, 101 at 16:41:59: you should... send it to me!! ah well, you can't blame a girl for trying :) only thing that i can say is to avoid really active schooling fish ((like barbs)) who prefer a bit room and are happiest kept in groups of at least six. an african dwarf frog or two would be an excellent addition to that tank. they're adorable, entertaining and fun to watch... you can't go wrong with ADFs. 9989
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From: Jose 6/10/00
Subject: Idea Posted by Jose on June 10, 101 at 16:40:22: Does anybody have an idea what i should do for a six gallon tank? 9992
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From: koko 6/10/00
Subject: Re: Idea Posted by koko on June 10, 101 at 17:06:13: Re: (9989.html) Idea posted by Jose on June 10, 101 at 16:40:22: A betta would be good. 9986
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From: SHERRY K FREEMA 6/10/00
Subject: TWO QUESTIONS ON BETTAS Posted by sfreeman22cox-internet.com) SHERRY K FREEMA on June 10, 101 at 12:51:05: DO FEMALES FLARE AT EACH OTHER, WHAT COULD RED SPOTS ON A WHITE MALES TAIL BE? 9997
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From: Barb 6/10/00
Subject: Re: TWO QUESTIONS ON BETTAS Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 10, 101 at 21:45:07: Re: (9986.html) TWO QUESTIONS ON BETTAS posted by SHERRY K FREEMA on June 10, 101 at 12:51:05: Hi Sherry! Yes siree!! Some of those betta gals CAN flare! They can on occasion build bubblenests too. However, don't be fooled by short-finned males masquerading as females. Redness on a tail... if it looks red splotchy/bloody or inflammed, that can be from tail rot or even septicemia (whole body bacterial infection)... or the redness could be a part of the normal coloration of the tail that you never noticed before? What does it look like exactly The key to figuring out if it's an "abnormality" or not is whether it changes over the next couple of days or not... if it spreads, then you have an infection on your hands. Watch it closely for any signs of change. Also, sick bettas behave sickly... act sluggish and stop eating. Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm3) Bettas 9985
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From: Greg 6/10/00
Subject: Vixen i have a great idea!!! Posted by Greg on June 10, 101 at 12:44:34: Hey how about if i feed the fish to my cats...they always love to watch them swim around...since u made me sound like such a retard and i dont know what to do.Ell now that you think your all smart your not because i just called the fish store and the breeder said that the fish would be just fine and now u just made yourself look like a retard so hahahahahahahahaha.how does it feel.... 9987
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From: zabeth 6/10/00
Subject: Re: Vixen i have a great idea!!! Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on June 10, 101 at 13:25:29: Re: (9985.html) Vixen i have a great idea!!! posted by Greg on June 10, 101 at 12:44:34: Greg, i don't understand why you're seemingly so hostile towards Vixen - she only tried to help. i agree with everything she wrote. regardless of what the breeder said, your tank sounds overstocked. and as for having 2 red tail sharks in the same tank, it's not a good idea. i'd suggest you move one to another tank if possible, or take it back to where you purchased it. red tail sharks are very territorial ((often claiming more than one territory in a tank)) and don't get along with their own kind. they fight amongst themselves like mad... and six gallons is just way too small for them and other fish. 9988
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From: greg 6/10/00
Subject: zabeth Posted by greg on June 10, 101 at 13:49:09: Re: (9987.html) Re: Vixen i have a great idea!!! posted by zabeth on June 10, 101 at 13:25:29: see now if she was that nice about it like u and didnt meke me look like such a retard then i wouldnt be so hostile. 9974
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From: Greg 6/09/00
Subject: Agression Posted by Greg2255288aol.com) Greg on June 09, 101 at 17:05:32: Yes, I have two red tail sharks and they always fight, what should i do?and also i have a six gallon tank and 3 peti coat tetras, 2 redtail sharks,1 picassamus and an upside down catfish, is that too much for this type of aquarium?i would appreciate all of the help i can get!!Thank You 9984
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From: Greg 6/10/00
Subject: VIXEN i have a great idea Posted by greg2255288aol.com) Greg on June 10, 101 at 12:43:03: Re: (9974.html) Agression posted by Greg on June 09, 101 at 17:05:32: Hey how about if i feed the fish to my cats...they always love to watch them swim around...since u made me sound like such a retard and i dont know what to do.Ell now that you think your all smart your not because i just called the fish store and the breeder said that the fish would be just fine and now u just made yourself look like a retard so hahahahahahahahaha.how does it feel.... 10089
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From: Mercutio 6/13/00
Subject: Re: VIXEN i have a great idea Posted by fopah_hotmail.com) Mercutio on June 13, 101 at 22:49:15: Re: (9984.html) VIXEN i have a great idea posted by Greg on June 10, 101 at 12:43:03: Well if a breeder told you that then i wouldn't by the fish that he breeds anymore 9978
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From: vixen 6/09/00
Subject: READ A BOOK!!!! Posted by vixen on June 09, 101 at 20:47:01: Re: (9974.html) Agression posted by Greg on June 09, 101 at 17:05:32: You CANNOT keep those fish in a tank of that size. Right now, seriously, RIGHT NOW. Bag up all of your fish and go down to your local fish shop. Not Petco or Walmart, and real fish shop. If you don't know of any, look in the phonebook. A good place will give you credit, and advice on what fish you should get NEXT TIME. Not that same day. Now, after you have returned the fish, buy an aquarium book for beginners. It will explain everything. If you truly have a love for the fish and hobby, you'll do this. 9983
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From: Gary 6/10/00
Subject: Re: READ A BOOK!!!! Posted by gdjacobsonminsdpring.com) Gary on June 10, 101 at 11:51:38: Re: (9978.html) READ A BOOK!!!! posted by vixen on June 09, 101 at 20:47:01: Can you recommend a good book? I haven't been satisfied with the ones I have looked at. The fish store guy says there really aren't any good beginner books. The Aquamaniacs site has an interview with a guy who supposedly wrote a good book which is out of print and unavailable, but that does me no good. He says there are no good books, also. 9998
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From: Barb 6/10/00
Subject: Re: READ A BOOK!!!! Posted by Barb on June 10, 101 at 21:57:19: Re: (9983.html) Re: READ A BOOK!!!! posted by Gary on June 10, 101 at 11:51:38: But that good book, (http://www.aquamaniacs.net/mikewickham.html) "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freshwater Aquariums" by Mike Wickham, will be reissued next year. I know that it doesn't help now, but no matter what book you get now, this is one awesome book to own, so keep a look out for it! Barb 10057
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From: tmoss 6/12/00
Subject: Re: READ A BOOK!!!! Posted by tmoss on June 12, 101 at 20:20:24: Re: (9998.html) Re: READ A BOOK!!!! posted by Barb on June 10, 101 at 21:57:19: I can't wait Barb! 9977
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From: Noreen 6/09/00
Subject: Re: Agression Posted by Noreen on June 09, 101 at 20:41:12: Re: (9974.html) Agression posted by Greg on June 09, 101 at 17:05:32: Hi, you cant keep two of the same shaped sharks together or they are going to fight. I dont know much about the other fish you have though. Someone here surly does. Good luck 9959
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From: Jim Fisher 6/09/00
Subject: Sick Goldfish Posted by bryantelusplanet.net) Jim Fisher on June 09, 101 at 11:23:46: I've recently set up a fish pond and am having trouble with fish dying. It's been set up since May 24. Approximately 300 gallons with a 2 stage water fall. All water tests prove nothing. Nitrie good. pH 7.3 O2 good. Cholrine 0.01ppm The fish ate well and were active for the first week. They gradually got lethargic and have stopped eating. They appear to be gasping sometimes and some gasp at the top of the water. Gills look pink with nothing blocking them. There does appear to be some blood in the fins that wasn't there orignally. I hav a few plants in the water that appear to be doing well. I've check the common diseases listings and nothing seems to fit...... I've tried the salt water sick tank for a few of fish but no immediate results evident. Any ideas or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks Jim
 

 
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From: Barb 6/09/00
Subject: Re: Sick Goldfish Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 09, 101 at 14:18:20: Re: (9959.html) Sick Goldfish posted by Jim Fisher on June 09, 101 at 11:23:46: Hi Jim! Sorry to hear about your problems... it can get discouraging, huh? Some clarification is needed... *What is the ammonia level? *By nitrites being good, do you mean that the nitrites=zero? *By O2 being good, what does this mean? *List the fish and their size that you have in the 300-gal pond currently please. *Does your water supply contain chloramines, which are toxic to fish? What water conditioners are you using (perhaps you are using one, which takes care of chloramines)? When fish are gasping at the surface this can be due to... *A poisoning of some sort... as with ammonia (part of the natural cycling process) or chloramine toxicity, to name a few. Your local municipal water supplier can tell you if your tap water contains chloramines or not. AmQuel is a water conditioner which neutralizes toxic chloramines. and toxic ammonia without interfering with the natural cycling process. As you are only a couple of weeks into the "cycling" process, I suspect that what you are seeing is ammonia toxicity. So, an ammonia measurement and a count on the number of inches of fish that you have in the pond, while help to prove this or not. Fish with ammonia poisoning will have reddened gills, but I'm not so sure about the bloody fins as being a part of this... very well could be. Please read about (http:www.aquamaniacs.net/cyclingsafely.html) Cycling Safely to get a handle on this process. *Inadequate aeration. Check to be sure that all equipment is working normally and your nice waterfall should provide enough aeration. *The dying process from any cause, such as infections. If all fish are basically gasping at the same time it speaks for a problem that is different from this and confirms "poisoning" as the culprit. Bloody fins can be a result of septicemia (overwhelming whole body bacterial infection), but I'll reiterate that if all fish are having problems, then we are dealing with a poisoning or inadequate aeration. *Salt won't help your fish here, so forget the salt treatments. With a little more info, we'll get this pond back on track. You can also get more info on ponds from Nick at the Goldie/Pond link under my name. Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm5) Goldies/Ponds (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm1) Help! 9975
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From: Jim 6/09/00
Subject: Re: Sick Goldfish Posted by Jim on June 09, 101 at 17:35:54: Re: (9962.html) Re: Sick Goldfish posted by Barb on June 09, 101 at 14:18:20: Hello Barb. Thank you very much for the info and help. I can see I have a lot to learn. I've never had problems raising fish as we have one in the house in a bowl with no problems? I don't know what the amonia level is. There is some redening on the fish body behind the gills so I think I best find out what the ammonia is at! Can I buy a test kit for amonia and cholamines? The pet store did most of the tests for me so I'm not sure what some of the actual values are. Nitrites was a color test. O2 I had tested at work at 8.9% There are 10 fish in the large body of 200 gallons. There are 3 fish at 5" and 7 fish at 2-3". There are no fish in the other 2 "step" ponds. I had a lot of pollen from the trees for a while so I changed out the sponge filter for the "batten" style. The water is clear except for some pollen on top that is clearing off. I'm using the "Laguna" water treatment products. So far I've only used the "pond prep" that is supposed to eliminate chlorine and chloramines. I tried adding some "Stress Coat", but it only addresses the chlorines too. I'm going to get something to address the amonia. Any suggestions on how soon I should see improvemnt once it's added or is likely to be "permamnet" damage? Thanks again and I'll check the links you suggested! Jim 9999
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From: Barb 6/10/00
Subject: Re: Sick Goldfish Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 10, 101 at 22:12:58: Re: (9975.html) Re: Sick Goldfish posted by Jim on June 09, 101 at 17:35:54: You are way up on me with the O2 measurement! I've never had anyone give me this info. Are you in the sciences? :) Your local fish store can test your water, just take them a sample and they can solve the ammonia question. The pond is not overstocked and you've addressed the chloramines, so these are not the problem. Are the fish all gasping at once or do they do that one by one and then die? If they are basically all doing it at once, then I still am thinking of some poisoning... is an insecticide or weed killer that a neighbor is spraying going into the pond? Any kids in the neighborhood who might be pouring something in the pond? If your fish are dropping off one by one with bloody fins, then septicemia would be my guess and they would need to be treated with antibiotics (Kanacyn). Again check with Nick and see if he has any other ideas. Barb 9963
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From: Barb 6/09/00
Subject: Link to Cycling Safely! Posted by Barb on June 09, 101 at 14:24:28: Re: (9962.html) Re: Sick Goldfish posted by Barb on June 09, 101 at 14:18:20: Sorry 'bout that... let me try again! :) (http://www.aquamaniacs.net/cyclingsafely.html) Cycling Safely Barb 9957
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From: Hendi 6/09/00
Subject: Glassfish Posted by uhendihotmail.com) Hendi on June 09, 101 at 09:55:18: I need more information about colouring in glassfish.what is the artificial colour and how much we can give ? and i have experience that glassfish with colouring always dead after 3 months ? what is the causes ? 9979
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From: vixen 6/09/00
Subject: Re: Glassfish Posted by vixen on June 09, 101 at 20:51:46: Re: (9957.html) Glassfish posted by Hendi on June 09, 101 at 09:55:18: Weakens their immune system Causes unnecessary stress Also, their color fades after a couple months. Plus, the people who usually buy them are beginners with no clue what they are doing and no clue with what the fish went through, so that is why they also usually die. 9954
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From: royaledawn 6/09/00
Subject: PH to high in 29 gallon tank Posted by royaledawnhotmail.com) royaledawn on June 09, 101 at 08:03:49: I need help lowing my ph in my tank. It is at 8.0 and I need to to at least 6.8 to 7.0 I have tried ph down but that doesn't seems to work. any Ideas? 9958
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From: Rose 6/09/00
Subject: Re: PH to high in 29 gallon tank Posted by Rose on June 09, 101 at 10:04:51: Re: (9954.html) PH to high in 29 gallon tank posted by royaledawn on June 09, 101 at 08:03:49: What kind of fish are you trying to keep? This too will depend a lot on wheather or not you need to mess with the pH. Rose 9964
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From: Barb 6/09/00
Subject: Re: PH to high in 29 gallon tank Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 09, 101 at 14:36:34: Re: (9958.html) Re: PH to high in 29 gallon tank posted by Rose on June 09, 101 at 10:04:51: Great question Rose! For example, one will read that neon tetras must be kept in acidic water, but if they have been acclimated to a high pH (alkaline) their entire lives, then they certainly do thrive under these conditions. Us folks in LA with our very hard and alkaline water can attest to this. Often messing with pH can lead to a pH that is bouncing up and down and these fluctuations are very stressful to fish and unhealthy for them. Barb (http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs 9956
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From: Anonymous 6/09/00
Subject: Re: PH to high in 29 gallon tank Posted by Anonymous on June 09, 101 at 09:24:24: Re: (9954.html) PH to high in 29 gallon tank posted by royaledawn on June 09, 101 at 08:03:49: Changing the pH in the water is very hard to to. You probably have hard water with no buffering capacity. Therefore no matter how much pH down you add to the water, it may decrease only to bounce right back again. And fluctuation of the pH is harder on the fish than it being at a higher level constantly. About the only sure cure for this would be to invest in an R/O unit. A CO2 injector may help your problem also so this might be worth looking into. 9952
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From: paul rob 6/09/00
Subject: what is dropsy Posted by paul rob on June 09, 101 at 02:44:33: what is Dropsy and how is it coursed 9965
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From: Barb 6/09/00
Subject: Re: what is dropsy Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 09, 101 at 14:48:08: Re: (9952.html) what is dropsy posted by paul rob on June 09, 101 at 02:44:33: Dropsy is a condition, in which the internal organs (kidneys/liver) fail in a fish, leading to the belly swelling, sometimes (http://www.aquamaniacs.net/popeye.html) pop-eye and one will see the scales sticking out and away from the body. It's causes are many... bacterial, poisoning from such toxins as hydrogen sulfide, viral... to name a few. It unfortunately is rarely curable. Are you concerned that one of your fish as dropsy? Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm1) Help! 9955
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From: LAnce 6/09/00
Subject: Re: what is dropsy Posted by LAnce on June 09, 101 at 09:05:59: Re: (9952.html) what is dropsy posted by paul rob on June 09, 101 at 02:44:33: Dropsy is when a fish's scales stand almost perpendicular to there body. If a fish has dropsy, it will most often look bloated. It is usually caused by stress (I think). 9951
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From: paul rob 6/09/00
Subject: what is dropsy Posted by paul rob on June 09, 101 at 02:41:59: what is Dropsy and how is it coursed 9950
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From: Natahsha 6/09/00
Subject: Barb and Mary do you remember me fish with Dropsy? Posted by Natahsha on June 09, 101 at 01:21:44: I don't know if you remember me? I had the guppies and Otocinclus with Dropsy, 5 fish in a 5 gallon. Well anyways I thank you for all your help and I was able to save 2 of my guppy girls!!!! :) They were in very bad shape and I was ready to start over with the tank again, but they pulled through! They are playing now all the time and bloating is almost all gone. I quite all the medicine that I was using that I told you about nothing seem to work not even the Epsom salt helped but I did start feeding them Tetra medicated flakes and every day they got better. I had to keep them on the flakes a little longer then it recommended because they seem to take a turn for the worst every time I tried to take them off them. But they have now been off them a full week and are doing wonderful. The question is will I ever be able to put a new fish in with them? Or are their livers and kidneys too damaged and they are a huge risk for future diseases? Of course I would wait longer before I would add anything else, like in a month or two. If you thought it would be Ok? I was thinking of putting a male Betta in with the girls I know not to ever put a male Betta with male guppies. What do you think? You know I find that even the littlest fish have a lot of feelings when the other 2 guppies were dying these little girls that were sick on top went to the bottom to be with them and they would keep trying to nudge the one dying up. My sister also had 2 goldfish and 1 was blind the other one would push the blind one towards the food at feeding time. Thanks for all of your help! 9961
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From: Barb 6/09/00
Subject: Re: Barb and Mary do you remember me fish with Dropsy? Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 09, 101 at 13:38:11: Re: (9950.html) Barb and Mary do you remember me fish with Dropsy? posted by Natahsha on June 09, 101 at 01:21:44: Good for you Natahsha! :) How neat to hear such sweet stories about your sensitive fish "comforting" the sick ones. I think that you should allow the tank and previously sick fish to "stabilize" for 4 weeks before adding any new fish. Just the addition of new fish can be stressful to your fish and if you do it too soon, they may relapse with their disease. Are your fish healed? Are they eating normally and do they have a normal activity level? I believe that the big problem with bettas and gups is that if you are adding the fancy tailed ones, a betta sometimes mistakes this as another male betta and things then don't go so well. Thanks so much for the update! Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/baquariumbbs) Aquamaniacs 9981
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From: Natahsha 6/10/00
Subject: Re: Barb and Mary do you remember me fish with Dropsy? Posted by Natahsha on June 10, 101 at 04:01:29: Re: (9961.html) Re: Barb and Mary do you remember me fish with Dropsy? posted by Barb on June 09, 101 at 13:38:11: The 2 girls are eating like Pigs and there playing up and down the tank so they are almost back to normal I do see a little swelling still but the swelling has improved by 90%. I know that the males guppies have such big tails and that I would be very afraid to put them with a Betta but you still think the females may be a risk with one since their tails are not colorful like the males and not nearly as big as the males? I will definitely wait a month or 2 before I will put anything with them, that is if they seem all well and if you think it would be safe by then? Thank you once again! 10000
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From: Barb 6/10/00
Subject: Re: Barb and Mary do you remember me fish with Dropsy? Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 10, 101 at 22:21:31: Re: (9981.html) Re: Barb and Mary do you remember me fish with Dropsy? posted by Natahsha on June 10, 101 at 04:01:29: My sense is that a betta would be compatible with a female gup. As is always the case with bettas, and other fish for that matter, compatibility comes down to the temperament of the fish involved. Mr. Betta will most likely be a nice guy, but sometimes a betta just won't get along with others, so he needs to live alone. I would just keep a good eye on the tank, when you introduce them, and you'll know fairly quickly if they are going to get on or not. Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm3) Bettas 10013
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From: Rose 6/11/00
Subject: Re: Barb and Mary do you remember me fish with Dropsy? Posted by Rose on June 11, 101 at 10:34:47: Re: (10000.html) Re: Barb and Mary do you remember me fish with Dropsy? posted by Barb on June 10, 101 at 22:21:31: If you put a betta in with female gups, be prepaired to take him out. If this is going to work it will all depend on the temperment of the betta. If he starts to pick on them the betta needs to go. Stress will lead to disease, which could very well bring on another bout of dropsey with your girls. Watch them at all times. More than likely if anything is going to happen it'll be while you are not looking. Glad to hear they got better. Rose 9960
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From: Natahsha 6/09/00
Subject: Re: Barb and Rose do you remember me fish with Dropsy? Posted by Natahsha on June 09, 101 at 12:54:24: Re: (9950.html) Barb and Mary do you remember me fish with Dropsy? posted by Natahsha on June 09, 101 at 01:21:44: Sorry I meant Barb and Rose for the post above. 9949
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From: Hype 6/08/00
Subject: Krib Posted by fopah_hotmail.com) Hype on June 08, 101 at 22:53:00: any one know any good krib sites? 10004
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From: gelfling 6/10/00
Subject: Re: Krib Posted by gelfling on June 10, 101 at 23:13:42: Re: (9949.html) Krib posted by Hype on June 08, 101 at 22:53:00: Here are a few websites for you. http://hjem.get2net.dk/Best_of_the_Web/intropage.html http://www.thekrib.com/Apisto/P-pulcher.html 9944
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From: neolight77 6/08/00
Subject: Corycat, pleco snail questions... Posted by dream_catcher77hotmail.com) neolight77 on June 08, 101 at 21:05:43: My corycat's head has become huge. He's deformed and he's not active. I'm guessing bacteria infection, but I've never seen it thet way. Does anyone know? Also my pleco has started forming patches that looks like he may be scratching against the rocks, he's getting a little large for my tank. Also I have a funny bag of eggs in the top of my tank that appear to be snails. Small rosy color cluster of eggs. I only have mystery snails (2) and I was under the impression they cannot reproduce. Tank facts: 45 gallon long tank live plants with large rocks on bottom. 330 penguin filter, 82F dgree temp,8.0 ph level, 0 ammonia level, 0 nitrite I don't know what is wrong!! Help. 9966
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From: Barb 6/09/00
Subject: Hmmm... Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 09, 101 at 15:08:18: Re: (9944.html) Corycat, pleco snail questions... posted by neolight77 on June 08, 101 at 21:05:43: Hi Neolight! The eggs sure sound like they are from your snails... go figure! :) Over what period of time did the cat's head get "big"? If it occurred over 1-2 days, then I would be concerned about Mouth Fungus, which is not really from a fungus but is from the Flexibacter bacteria and this condition does not have to occur just at the mouth... it can affect the face and head area too. Are his eyes bulging? Does it look like he has an abcess (big pimple) from trauma? Please give some more details about what you are seeing, so we can try to nail down the diagnosis and give him proper treatment. Also, describe the "patches"... do they almost have a slight white fuzzy look to them? If this big head occurred over a long period of time, then we can drop our level of concern way way down. If you suspect that he has something infectious, then isolate him to a hospital tank, so as not to infect the others. A treatment for Mouth Fungus is to treat with plain Maracyn (erythromycin) in the hospital tank water and feed him Tetra's Anti-bacterial flakes (oxytetracylcine), if he'll eat them. Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm1) Help! 9980
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From: Neolight77 6/09/00
Subject: answer Posted by dream_catcher77hotmail.com) Neolight77 on June 09, 101 at 21:01:39: Re: (9966.html) Hmmm... posted by Barb on June 09, 101 at 15:08:18: It's been happening over a week or so. His eyes seem slightly larger, but not much. Also it's just bigger where his top fin starts, as if he may have a tumor under the skin. It's odd, I've never seen it before, but he's definitely having trouble getting around. The pleco--it's not fuzzy, just lighter color patches. He's usually very dark brown. 10001
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From: Barb 6/10/00
Subject: Re: answer Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on June 10, 101 at 22:35:50: Re: (9980.html) answer posted by Neolight77 on June 09, 101 at 21:01:39: I think you've got me stumped on the cory cat. What I understand from you is that it is a mass under the skin. It could be an abscess. If it were a cancerous tumor, one might expect to see that in an older fish. What's the age here? How is your cory cat having difficulty getting around? Is it because this mass interferes with the normal working of the top fin? Is it something else? If you decide to treat with an antibiotic (and I don't know that to do so is the right answer), I would use Kanacyn (kanamycin). Mr. Pleco... are those patches kind of like a powdery coating with a grayish or yellowish tint to it? If so, that coupled with scratching here and there, sure sounds like Velvet (oodinium). This can be treated with Maracide. Carry out any treatment with medications in a hospital tank. Barb (http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs 9945
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From: neolight 6/08/00
Subject: Oh yeah, the fish...... Posted by neolight on June 08, 101 at 21:09:54: Re: (9944.html) Corycat, pleco snail questions... posted by neolight77 on June 08, 101 at 21:05:43: I medium iridescent shark (the others died in the move), four fairly large balas, 5 corys, 1 pleco (getting about 4 inches long), 2 snails, 1 molly and 1 swordtail (both accidently brought along when they were too small to see. And I have a couple peices of small driftwood for the pleco. 9942
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From: Noreen 6/08/00
Subject: Know anything about Puffers? Posted by noselessmanhotmail.com) Noreen on June 08, 101 at 19:21:19: Hi, every time I go to the pet store I am drawn to the puffer fish, they seem to want to come home with me. I heard that they will kill other fish, but do all species do that? Are there any fish that can live with them? Do any of you have a puffer fish? I have found very conflicting information on the internet, anything you could tell me would help. Thanks Noreen 9947
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From: Vixen 6/08/00
Subject: Hell yeah! Posted by Vixen on June 08, 101 at 22:37:30: Re: (9942.html) Know anything about Puffers? posted by Noreen on June 08, 101 at 19:21:19: First of all, before you try an exotic fish like puffers, you have to have an understanding of the nitrogen cycle and the concept that you are creating an eco-system in your livingroom. Puffers in general are brackish, and when older, become marine(saltwater). Keep this in mind when purchasing a spotted puffer. Figure-8's are the ones that stay brackish their entire lives. For a tank, 15-30 gallons is best. Tall or hexagonal tanks seem to keep them swimming around than regular long tanks. They should have lots of caves and rocks for them to search in and out of and sand or fine gravel is the best substrate. Since they are BRACKISH (salt+freshwater), they do need SEA SALT (not aquarium salt) in their tank. Instant Ocean, for example, would be the kind you would use. You'll need a hydrometer to measure the specific gravity, which should be around 1.005-1.010. Don't worry if it varies, that's natural if they were actually in the estruaries. Puffers in general are nasty fish. Its just their nature. Fins are a part of their diet, so if you keep them with other puffers or fish (like mollies or gobies) then more than likely they will have nipped torn up fins. Its best to keep puffers with puffers or just alone. Food consists of everything. Anything seafood. Krill, shrimp, squid; snails(pond), and live/frozen bloodworms. Its very important to keep their diet varied and krill&snails should definetly be a part of their diet as they have teeth, and the shells on those food help wear them down. As for the poisonious thing, don't worry about it. They can't release toxins in the water (though a saltwater fish related to puffers called the Cowfish/boxfish, can easily kill an entire tank with their toxins). Probably the only thing they are dangerous towards is your wallet. They need variety and quality seafood to stay in the best of health. Any other questions you may have, feel free to ask! 9946
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From: me 6/08/00
Subject: Re: Know anything about Puffers? Posted by me on June 08, 101 at 21:59:28: Re: (9942.html) Know anything about Puffers? posted by Noreen on June 08, 101 at 19:21:19: We used to have 2 puffers (green-spotted, 2.5 inches, from someone who no longer wanted them). These are a brackish variety. I tried putting other fish with them, but these two were not friendly and were fin-nippers, so they stayed by themselves. We ended up taking them to a pet store. Puffers are a poisonous fish, I'm not sure if all varieties of them are poisonous though (this applies to eating them). People have died from eating them. I found when cleaning out their tank, that I was afraid of them. Can't remember, but think maybe read something about their bite can be poisonous? They are really cute in the fish stores though, I will agree on that. 9936
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From: Andy Sage 6/08/00
Subject: Can someone please give me some HELPFUL tips on breeding Goldfish Posted by goldfish1973aol.com) Andy Sage on June 08, 101 at 16:50:00: Can some please give me some useful pointers on how to breed goldfish in the aquarium. Having got my angels to spawn a few times my interest has now shifted towards spawning my coldwater fish. My tank includes 3 goldfish a comet a shubunkin. please help anyone!!!