From: renae 7/06/00 Subject: am i being mean to my beta? Posted by renae on July 06, 101 at 22:15:12: I read an article on the net that said keeping a beta in a water lilly vase is a very cruel thing to do. I have had a beta in a vase for a few months now and I wasn't aware that it was a bad thing to do. However I did know to feed it every day and not make it have to live off the roots of the plant. Am i doing something bad by keeping my beta in the vase? 10619
10619.html From: vixen 7/07/00 Subject: Do you want your fish to just survive or THRIVE?? Posted by vixen on July 07, 101 at 20:27:44: Re: (10600.html) am i being mean to my beta? posted by renae on July 06, 101 at 22:15:12: Right now your betta is just surviving, hanging in there. If you want your betta to THRIVE and have the best of its short life, then follow these simple steps: 5-10 gallon ESTABLISHED tank with live plants 80F water Diet: Live bloodworms, live tubifex worms, dried tubifex worms, frozen bloodworms, tropical flakes(sometimes), & crushed pond snails Water changes weekly! 10611
10611.html From: Kathleen 7/07/00 Subject: Re: am i being mean to my beta? Posted by Kathleen on July 07, 101 at 14:07:52: Re: (10600.html) am i being mean to my beta? posted by renae on July 06, 101 at 22:15:12: He would be much happier and healthier and probably live a longer life in a bigger bowl 1 or 2 gallons or a small desktop aquarium. I have 2 one in a 3 gallon Eclipse and one in a 4 gallon tank with a ugf. Are you changing and conditioning his water every other day? You should do this with a small container. With a 1 or 2 gallon bowl once every 7 days and with a small aquarium every 10 days for changes. 10607
10607.html From: katie 7/07/00 Subject: Re: am i being mean to my beta? Posted by katie on July 07, 101 at 03:43:52: Re: (10600.html) am i being mean to my beta? posted by renae on July 06, 101 at 22:15:12: I have learned that if you keep it in the vase you have to change the water every two to three days because of the ammonia that can build up. And he needs to be able to move up to the surface to breath the air. But it is great that you are feeding him food, and I personally think as long as you are changing the water he will be fine...I have three, one in a five gallon, one in a one gallon, and one in a regular Goldfish bowl. They are all pretty happy guys. There is a page on here that will tell you where to go for more info. 10594
10594.html From: Adam 7/06/00 Subject: Danios Posted by Adam on July 06, 101 at 17:47:26: I have some Danios that had babies. I need to know how to take care of the fry? 10618
10618.html From: vixen 7/07/00 Subject: Re: Danios Posted by vixen on July 07, 101 at 20:17:25: Re: (10594.html) Danios posted by Adam on July 06, 101 at 17:47:26: Are they just eggs or did the eggs hatch? For now remove the parents and if you have a filter, put a covering over the intake tube like pantyhose. Put lots of java moss in there because the fry eat some of the micro-animals in there. And try to get some daphnia (baby brine shrimp). 10955
10955.html From: Adam 7/18/00 Subject: Re: Danios Posted by Adam on July 18, 101 at 23:43:45: Re: (10618.html) Re: Danios posted by vixen on July 07, 101 at 20:17:25: Sorry it took me so long to reply. Anyway thanks for the advice. Oh by the way they did hatch bu since then most have died. My tank wasn't quite cycled yet. When they hatched I had to set up a little 10 gallon tank. I didn't have a heater for it. It was so hot here that the temp went to about 85 and when the night time came it dropped down to 74. I think the huge temp diff. is what killed most of them. I did manage to save about 10 of them and since then my tank has cycled so I put them in the new one. Have you ever done fishless cycling? I read somewhere on the net how to do it. I tried it and it worked quite well the tank was completly cycled in 18 days. 10591
10591.html From: Dan Stewart 7/06/00 Subject: Bala Sharks Posted by danstewart12hotmail.com) Dan Stewart on July 06, 101 at 14:25:47: I have 3 bala sharks in my tank (have that many from some previous bad advice...gonna see how it works out). 1 of the sharks looks and acts real healthy. However, I went on vacation for 2 weeks and when I came back 2 of the 3 had lost their color. They are not a silver color, but more of a cream color. They still seem to act healthy (smimming and eating), but this color change doesn't look natural. Any advice???? 10052
10052.html 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
10059.html 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
10056.html 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 10043
10043.html 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? 10163
10163.html From: EB 6/17/00 Subject: Re: Goldfish question? Posted by EB on June 17, 101 at 14:19:30: Re: (10043.html) Goldfish question? posted by Bob on June 12, 101 at 11:13:12: Yes. You might want to. I dont'know if they will breed (if one is a female, one is a male) but I always give my fish ONE companion. 5 1/2 gal tank? Well, I have a 10 gal, and someone says it can fit up to 5 fish. welcome, EB 10045
10045.html 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
10037.html 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
10055.html 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
10041.html 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
10039.html 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
10029.html 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
10038.html 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
10027.html 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
10024.html 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
10046.html 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
10028.html 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
10064.html 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
10080.html 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
10021.html 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
10022.html 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
10018.html 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
10020.html 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 10030
10030.html 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
10019.html 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
10012.html 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
10042.html 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
10025.html 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
10031.html 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
10026.html 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
10032.html 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
10011.html 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
10015.html 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
10010.html 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
10007.html 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
10009.html 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
10035.html 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
10033.html 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
10036.html 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
10062.html 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! 10086
10086.html 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
10078.html 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. 10016
10016.html 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 10040
10040.html 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. 10089
10089.html 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 10057
10057.html 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! 10013
10013.html 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 10017
10017.html From: paul rob 6/11/00 Subject: Re: Can someone please give me some HELPFUL tips on breeding Goldfish Posted by paul rob on June 11, 101 at 10:56:26: Re: (9936.html) Can someone please give me some HELPFUL tips on breeding Goldfish posted by Andy Sage on June 08, 101 at 16:50:00: a good site to visit with all the infirmation on breeding gold fish is http://fish18.homestead.com/fish.html 10008
10008.html From: Christy 6/11/00 Subject: Re: "playing dead" ... Not playing any more. Posted by Christy on June 11, 101 at 06:20:07: Re: (10002.html) Re: "playing dead" ... Not playing any more. posted by Barb on June 10, 101 at 22:52:52: My product is Jungle Parasite Guard. Says helps clear parasites including lice,body and gill flukes....dosage is 1 tsp/5g. I used 1/4 tsp. ( because of the loach.) I think he didn't even like that. Active ingred. sodium chloride ,trichlorfon,and diflubenzuron. (glad I'm typing, what a mouthfull.) I'll go back and see what kind of froggie's those were SOOOOOO CUTE. Thank You, Type at ya later! 10014
10014.html From: Rose 6/11/00 Subject: Re: "playing dead" ... Not playing any more. Posted by Rose on June 11, 101 at 10:42:30: Re: (10008.html) Re: "playing dead" ... Not playing any more. posted by Christy on June 11, 101 at 06:20:07: Christy, that stuff your useing I used once and found it to irritate my loaches. I'm not sure why. (Barb a little help on that please.) I would try and find the Rid Ick+ again. The darting and the scratching seem to say Ick to me. That's how it starts in my tank. Rose 10023
10023.html From: Christy 6/11/00 Subject: Re: "playing dead" ... Not playing any more. Posted by Christy on June 11, 101 at 13:46:15: Re: (10014.html) Re: "playing dead" ... Not playing any more. posted by Rose on June 11, 101 at 10:42:30: Barb...After 4 phone calls and 2 trips to other stores I found both Jungle Ich GuardII and Rid Ich+ which is better?? I need to something quick! About the frogs, the pet store is closed on Mondays. But I was in Aquamaniacs lookin' at your guys and they look to be the same. I also found the message from Mark in which you posted a sound of the frogs. WAY COOL!! I'm excited to get one. I have a Galaxy 5(same as the eclipes). After my delema with the Loach/ich, if I get the pleco back to the pet store and keep the loach and the others,is it safe to get a ADF?? The pull from the filter dosen't appear to be that strong. The others swim right next to it. I also read to make sure that the front feet are web'd and they shed? Did I read that right? I couldn't find it again? I have never seen them in "cups" at Target,but I would be very upset too!!!! The betta's are bad enough!! 10034
10034.html From: Christy 6/11/00 Subject: Re: "playing dead" ... Not playing any more. Posted by Christy on June 11, 101 at 21:13:50: Re: (10023.html) Re: "playing dead" ... Not playing any more. posted by Christy on June 11, 101 at 13:46:15: I purchased the ridich+ and did a almost half water change before dosage of 1/4tsp. for my 5g. Things on the right track now I can breath again. Loach doing good on the first dose. Would love to hear more on the ADF. If I set up a ten gal. would that be o.k. to keep the loach and get a frog too. I can part with the Pleco, but I love the Clown Loach and the Gourami. (and the plati I guess, he is a little pushy at dinner time.) I would like to get an angel fish too. Gotts to go for the frog first! OR how about a 15g long. I would have trouble with that, as there isn't anywhere to put it that doesn't get direct sun in this house. The morning sun spans the back of the house and the hot evening sun spans the full front of the house. That is bad for the tanks, right? Of course I have mini-blinds but then I wouldn't be able to open them. I should have my sign on name as worrywort my husband says if I don't have anything to worry about I'll find something. Thanks Christy. 10044
10044.html From: Ian 6/12/00 Subject: Re: how many corys? Posted by sharkythe-lair.com) Ian on June 12, 101 at 11:31:55: Re: (9858.html) Re: how many corys? posted by Josh on June 05, 101 at 14:25:00: Emerald Cories are great, mine are abou 2.5 inches each and fare well with other bottom dwellers e.g. large 6" plec Pilaetus Corys are also nice about 1" long Try different corys, bear this in mind though, while a tank can support a certain amount of life, corys are bottom dwellers therefore too many on an open bottom and they're crowded, think in terms of surface area for them to grub. Addind extra "bottom " e.g. a raised log helps I love these guys. 10069
10069.html From: Fishdude 6/13/00 Subject: Re: What REAL plants are best for goldfish? Posted by Fishdude on June 13, 101 at 12:30:46: Re: (9792.html) Re: What REAL plants are best for goldfish? posted by koko on June 03, 101 at 18:01:09: Try hornwart 10050
10050.html From: stacy 6/12/00 Subject: Re: easiest to breed Posted by stacydjhotmail.com) stacy on June 12, 101 at 14:25:14: Re: (9703.html) easiest to breed posted by amber on May 30, 101 at 09:00:02: my experience...mollys 10049
10049.html From: stacy 6/12/00 Subject: Re: Black Mollies Posted by stacydjhotmail.com) stacy on June 12, 101 at 14:23:07: Re: (9610.html) Black Mollies posted by Adam on May 26, 101 at 16:33:07: Hi Adam. Not too many people seem to answer questions about Mollys here. I have 8 mollys in 2 10 gallon tanks. They don't need any help breeding...they are pretty self sufficient. They live very peacefully in the tank together. The only advice I have is that you should have 3 or 4 females per male. It's pretty obvious when they are mating. The male fish has a tube-like fin by the anal fin...he pretty much drills the female with it. When fertilized, female mollys can have 3 or 4 batches of fry from just one mating. I have 3 females and one male in each of my tanks. I think it keeps the females from getting so stressed from all the mating! I think mollys are the easiest to breed, raise, and keep. I've heard from a lot of people that you shouldn't use a breeding net for the female to give birth, but out of 4 batches of babies, I only have 3 still living. Some die, and the others get eaten...so I am going to use the breeding net next time. You can't put the female in the breeding net for too long-she'll get stressed and possibly give birth prematurely. The way to tell she's ready is when she looks like she's gonna pop, and her belly is more of a square shape. Good luck with your mollys. If you do get more females, get a dalmatian molly or one of the pearls or golds...the cross breeding produces interesting results. It's most likely that pet-store black mollys aren't pure-bred...you'd have to get them from a breeder to have them pure black. I have one young black male who's starting to show some gold accents on his fins and getting some gold "freckles" on his "nose." Good luck! If you need anything else, let me know! stacy 10902
10902.html From: Lisa 7/18/00 Subject: Re: Black Mollies Posted by thuggishnebulaearthlink.net) Lisa on July 18, 101 at 00:34:10: Re: (10049.html) Re: Black Mollies posted by stacy on June 12, 101 at 14:23:07: I hope someone answers me on here -=] Um my Black Molly just had 4 babies but now she's really really huge and she's sticking to the bottom on the tank and she hardly swims at all and when the other mollies swim past her she like rolls instead of swimming....Is this normal or is she getting ready to die?? and some of her skin is coming off of her on her side... Please someone answer me soon. Lisa 10954
10954.html From: Adam 7/18/00 Subject: Re: Black Mollies Posted by Adam on July 18, 101 at 23:35:38: Re: (10902.html) Re: Black Mollies posted by Lisa on July 18, 101 at 00:34:10: I have read that mollies die after they give birth but I looked for this on the net and coudl not find anything. I may have just misunderstood what I read. Sorry I can't be of more help:( 10054
10054.html From: Adam 6/12/00 Subject: Re: Black Mollies Posted by Adam on June 12, 101 at 16:57:46: Re: (10049.html) Re: Black Mollies posted by stacy on June 12, 101 at 14:23:07: Hey thanks so much for the reply and the advice. I was beginning to think that I was the only one see my messages. I thought maybe something was wrong with my comp or something. Anyway thanks alot. Also the two mollies that I HAD died for some reason and I don't know why. I have other fish in the tank I put them into and its not like the other fish bothered them. They were pretty peaceful like you said. I don't know what happen. First the male died then the female died 4 days later or so. So i don't know. None of the other fish are sick and the water is in good condition. I just don't know what happened. Anyway thanks again if you have any insight as to why my fish died could you tell me. My water is fine. Am = 0 Nitrite = 0 and I did a water change shortly before I put them in the tank about a day or two before no my nitrates should be in check and I can't igure out why the others aren't sick? Thanks again 10115
10115.html From: Trae 6/14/00 Subject: Re: Black Mollies Posted by crikey3_2yahoo.com) Trae on June 14, 101 at 22:00:36: Re: (10054.html) Re: Black Mollies posted by Adam on June 12, 101 at 16:57:46: I have heard that Mollies like "brackish" water,,(not sure what that is),,I have trouble keeping Mollies alive, also, ..the last Molly I had was a Dalmation, and she had babies before she died, one of them lived and seems to be doing fine, I think it's half platy,,if that's possible, it has an pale orange tint. 10132
10132.html From: Adam 6/15/00 Subject: Re: Black Mollies Posted by Adam on June 15, 101 at 23:24:04: Re: (10115.html) Re: Black Mollies posted by Trae on June 14, 101 at 22:00:36: I don't know. My Mollies both died off and I read that they are hard to keep so I don't really know