kribs
Posted by emma on October 07, 1999 at 17:01:52:
Do kribs pair for life?
My kribs laid eggs and now they are gone, did they eat them?
Re: kribs
Posted by Clint on October 07, 1999 at 20:29:46:
In Reply to: kribs posted by emma on October 07, 1999 at 17:01:52:
They do pair for life, but sometimes they cheat on each other, sort of like people.
Kribs often eat their own eggs on thier first few attempts at spawning, they usually grow out of this with experience. I think it's a case where the parents are just so worried about something happening to the eggs that they decide to eat them and spawn again soon. It's wierd but a lot of animals do about the same thing.
Usually if they make it to the fry stage it gets better.
Good Luck,
Clint
Depressed Bala Shark
Posted by Steve on October 06, 1999 at 18:30:40:
I have a Bala Shark(KuJo) in my 30 gallon he is eating very well. It was just yesterday that I noticed he was always hiding under my driftwood pile and when it was feeding time came darting out, eat then go back. He has also gotten very agressive at times. When I first got him he used to swim with the tiger barb school. But quickly realized he wasn't a Tiger barb. All I want is my Finned friend back to normal. What do I do? Thank You
Re: Depressed Bala Shark
Posted by Clint on October 06, 1999 at 19:49:07:
In Reply to: Depressed Bala Shark posted by Steve on October 06, 1999 at 18:30:40:
The only thing I can think of is that maybe the Tigers have been nipping him, they can be like minature Pirahnas at times.
Also check if the temperature has changed lately.
Clint
guppy fry
Posted by stuart smith on October 05, 1999 at 20:59:43:
remember my 11 guppy fry that were supposeply all female.
well now there is 2 males the have turned full bright colours like their father now and are nearly getting as big.
and my 9 females are doing well also nice and coloured up.
since than my 2nd batch of 22 are doing fine they are 4 weeks old now
the mother dropped another lot of fry but all were eatean before i could save them not to worry though ive got plenty.
These fry at the moment are for colours not size.
my next project is to get 2 huge guppies and breed them and then there offspring with the colourful offspring to create a colourfull and good size guppy.
Re: guppy fry
Posted by Clint on October 06, 1999 at 19:46:10:
In Reply to: guppy fry posted by stuart smith on October 05, 1999 at 20:59:43:
Sounds like you got an excellent Guppy breeding program going. Not as easy as it sounds, huh.
Be sure to separate the sexes early.
Keep us informed about your progress, it's interesting stuff.
Clint
Just trying to help!
Posted by Steve on October 04, 1999 at 18:43:49:
I directed someone from another site to this one because they weren't getting answers and sounded like they were in a jam.They had a question about Bettas and eating. So, you should hear from them soon. I directed them hear for furthur help and I am not saying that they are a bad site they are accually Super at information. The name of the site is the Age of Aquariums.
new betta
Posted by wmily on October 05, 1999 at 13:37:24:
In Reply to: Just trying to help! posted by Steve on October 04, 1999 at 18:43:49:
Hello,
I got a betta a few days ago (I think it's 4 now), and he doesn't seem to be eating. Also, within the last day or so, he's been very hyperactive. And now there's new holes in his tail fin. Anyone have any suggestions? Please?
wmily
Re: new betta -- PS
Posted by wmily on October 05, 1999 at 13:39:32:
In Reply to: new betta posted by wmily on October 05, 1999 at 13:37:24:
I just realized that the heat in my dorm room had turned on within the last 24 hours or so. Would the temperature change have anything to do with the way he's been acting?
-wmily
Re: new betta -- PS
Posted by Clint on October 05, 1999 at 16:55:59:
In Reply to: Re: new betta -- PS posted by wmily on October 05, 1999 at 13:39:32:
From your description I'd guess it was one of three things. Too hot, too acidic water, or Velvet disease.
Heat and/or too acidic water makes fish act like they are crazy. The cure for this would be to change the water or lower the heat, if it's on top of a heater vent, or in line of the heated air flow that would be the problem.
Velvet is a parasitic infection, it makes the fish itch very bad, it will also kill it if left untreated too long. You can cure that by adding about a teaspoon of salt per gallon to it's water.
Hope this helps,
Clint
feeding bala shark
Posted by Kendall on October 04, 1999 at 14:10:03:
How much should I be feeding my Bala Shark??
He is almost 6 inches long. He is by himself in a 20
gallon tank. I call it "he" but I don't really know
for sure. Anyway, I have been feeding him frozen
bloodworm gumdrops but there are always some left at the
bottom of the tank. I can't really cut them in half.
I don't like the idea of feeding fresh. Kind of grosses
me out. If you have any suggestions as to other kinds
of food, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in
advance for your help.
Kendall
Re: feeding bala shark
Posted by Clint on October 04, 1999 at 17:22:06:
In Reply to: feeding bala shark posted by Kendall on October 04, 1999 at 14:10:03:
If there's some left over then you should definately cut it back. "He" might just be tired of them. If you feed different things he will probably have a better appettite. You can try frozen brine shrimp, flakes of different kinds, freeze dried foods etc etc, just get a variety of foods. But if you ever see left over food, do cut back.
Good Luck,
Clint
eek! gruesome pet shop; no fish yet.
Posted by M. Montgomery on October 04, 1999 at 09:22:22:
To update: we have set up the tank, it's been humming away for a while now,
but I stopped into a pet shop yesterday and found it creepy; little fish carcasses
stuck to the filter intake in one large tank. It was a little traumatic, we had to leave
quickly! So the tank remains empty (of fish.) Is anyone from boston? can you
recommend a well-kept fish store?
Re: eek! gruesome pet shop; no fish yet.
Posted by Clint on October 04, 1999 at 17:25:50:
In Reply to: eek! gruesome pet shop; no fish yet. posted by M. Montgomery on October 04, 1999 at 09:22:22:
Sounds like a Walmart. You can sometimes find a good fish store in the yellow pages, I always prefer a locally owned (not franchised) "Mom and Pop" type store. They usually have real knowledge and love for the fish.
Clint
Re: eek! gruesome pet shop; no fish yet.
Posted by Kitty Fish on October 04, 1999 at 14:07:26:
In Reply to: eek! gruesome pet shop; no fish yet. posted by M. Montgomery on October 04, 1999 at 09:22:22:
yuk! i hate them shops... definately dont buy from them... dont encourage 'em with yer sales $$'s.. not from that area, so i wouldnt know.. but id recommend smaller, mom and pop type stores, prices are a little steeper, but the quality of care they give the animals is ten times better than wal-mart or petco most of the time. still got your mind set on goldfish? im here if you need any further help! good luck
Kitty Fish, your local goldfish 'pro' ;)
Hi Clint,
A week ago i introduced 2 new small goldfish(i had quarantined them for 2 days) into my community tank which has a pair of swordtails and 2 bigger goldfish - has about 17 litres.
Anyway the next day one of the small goldfish died and the other one was being chased by the female swordtail - the swordtails we brought a few weeks ago - so i took the other small goldfish out but the next day it died..
Are swordtails aggressive or is it just my fish and how could i prevnt this from happening next time we get new fish??
Thanks
from vincy
Re: aggressive swordtail
Posted by Kitty Fish on October 04, 1999 at 14:15:16:
In Reply to: aggressive swordtail posted by vincy on October 04, 1999 at 06:05:49:
heeey! never ever keep goldfish with tropicals!! they dont mix! alright? they have needs that are SO incredibly different! you cannot keep them in the same tank! ok, second, 2 days is not long enough for a quarantine, it should be at least 2 weeks. third, 17 litres is only about 5 gallons, that isnt enough room for *1* goldfish, you should have at least 40 litres (or ten gallons) per small goldfish (read my article on this website at petfish.net/gold.htm). and to your immediate problem: the swords probably thought of the new goldfish as an intruder and didnt want them muscling in on their turf. you should have added the goldfish after a water change or after moving the decorations around. that way everyone would have had to establish new territories. get some more room for your goldies! seperate them from the tropicals! and go HERE (im not kidding, really go here) for more goldfish information:
www.rk2000.com good luck and DONT hesitate to ask me more.
Kitty Fish
Re: aggressive swordtail
Posted by Nicole on October 05, 1999 at 09:50:19:
In Reply to: Re: aggressive swordtail posted by Kitty Fish on October 04, 1999 at 14:15:16:
It is very true about gold fish and tropical having very different needs... But is the gold fish he has an oranda which is a tropical gold fish and has the same needs as tropical fish... I have kept oranda's and they are a hard tropical to keep but there needs are the same as other tropicals... And to answer his question Sword tails are a bit of the agressive side... I breed them and they only fish that I keep with them are lyertail mollies for the swords seem to leave them alone I think because they are bigger than they are...
oh no no no!
Posted by Kitty Fish on October 05, 1999 at 13:41:50:
In Reply to: Re: aggressive swordtail posted by Nicole on October 05, 1999 at 09:50:19:
all goldfish came from the same fish, the oriental crucian carp. every goldfish is a coldwater fish, every goldfish needs the same foods to be healthy, they cannot live a healthy, long life with whatever you give tropicals. they are vastly different species of fish! i respect your years and your expertise, but on this i have no doubt of how wrong you are. no hard feelings, but goldfish are goldfish, NOT tropical fish.
Kitty Fish
Re: oh no no no!
Posted by Nagarajan on October 05, 1999 at 22:25:31:
In Reply to: oh no no no! posted by Kitty Fish on October 05, 1999 at 13:41:50:
I strongly disagree with most of you on the aspect of keeping Gold fish with Tropicals. I have had Gold fish with tropicals in my tank with no problem. Here in Singapore there is no such thing as cold water. The climate is always hot and unless you can refrigerate the tank you cannot get the temp down. So the concept is not correct. Also swords are not always aggressive, my female sword also pecks at the gold fish (orandas) every nowand then. But always it was gentle and never hurt the Gold. I have a feeling they try to eat some kind of secretion from the Gold fish body, for they peck like they would peck at a lump of algae on rock. May the small Golds were too afraid to stand up to the sword. My Golds just make a turn and get rid of the sword quick. Gold fishes suffer more from digestion and swim bladder problems than other illness. However if you put them with fin nippers like barbs or aggressive mates like cichlids then even the adult cannot stand it. Otherwise they can eat the same food as tropicals and grow realy well.
i STRONGLY disagree...
Posted by Kitty Fish on October 06, 1999 at 16:51:57:
In Reply to: Re: oh no no no! posted by Nagarajan on October 05, 1999 at 22:25:31:
yeah goldfish can be kept at warmer temperatures, but its not good for them. they have a very high dissolved oxygen requirement which cannot be supported in such warm water. 'pecking', no mater how "gentle" it may seem is no doubt bothering the goldfish and should not be happening. goldfish should NOT eat the same food as tropicals, tropical food has way too much protein and can cause the fish to become constipated and really is no good for it. just, trust me, its not in the best interest of the goldfish OR the tropicals for them to be housed together.. its PROVEN alright! they cannot thrive in the same environment, and there IS a difference between "survive" and "thrive".
Kitty Fish
harquelin rosbaras schooling
Posted by stuart smith on October 03, 1999 at 20:21:37:
my 6 harqueil rosbabras which ive had for about 6 months have always schooled together.
they contain 1 large 3 medium and 2 small harqliuens and the last week or so one of the smaller ones stays away from the school and just swims away over the other side of the tank
any reasons why this one has left the others.
Re: harquelin rosbaras schooling
Posted by Nagarajan on October 05, 1999 at 22:29:53:
In Reply to: harquelin rosbaras schooling posted by stuart smith on October 03, 1999 at 20:21:37:
Is he sick. Please check. Sick fish sometimes avoid the school. May be others drive him away to avoid getting the infection. Or could be he feels he is too small to go with the bigger group.
Re: harquelin rosbaras schooling
Posted by Clint on October 04, 1999 at 17:33:08:
In Reply to: harquelin rosbaras schooling posted by stuart smith on October 03, 1999 at 20:21:37:
It's a mystery to me, but I think he is one of those not-so-smart fish that usually get eaten in the wild. Or it could possibly be that he hasn't been getting his share of the grub and thinks he has a better chance of coming up on something by himself.
Is he brave or stupid? That is the question!
Clint
pelvicachromis pulcher
Posted by lenny on October 03, 1999 at 17:10:22:
I bought a male from the LFS - when I bought him, he had beautiful extended fins, had a brown line across his body and he also had a nice pale red belly. Now that he is in my aquarium with a female - the colours all disappeared and he resorted to a light slate grey colour, his brown line is gone. It has been a week since I bought him and he is still grey all over. I provide ideal conditions, I have a pH of 6.7 and the water is soft. What is up with him, he seems to act healthy - I feed him live foods, his fins are erected all the time, displays himself to the female but what happened to his colour?
Re: pelvicachromis pulcher
Posted by Clint on October 04, 1999 at 17:38:19:
In Reply to: pelvicachromis pulcher posted by lenny on October 03, 1999 at 17:10:22:
I think his normal coloring will return with time. A lot of times fish have extremely vivid colors when they are in bad or frightening conditions, sometimes called fright coloration.
So if the conditions in the shop weren't to his liking or he was being chased by a net his colors might have been more vivid. But almost all fishes coloration improves after they get settled down and comfortable. Also he might be toning down his color for the female; female Kribs are usually more colorful, and this just might be a preluded to romance. A considerate Gent he is!
Clint
changed tanks
Posted by Linda on October 03, 1999 at 16:08:25:
now we changed the fish to the bigger aquarium but I need to know how long should I
wait til I turn the light on ? I read some where that when ya move the fish the lights
should be off is this right? thanks Linda
Re: changed tanks
Posted by Steve on October 03, 1999 at 16:11:57:
In Reply to: changed tanks posted by Linda on October 03, 1999 at 16:08:25:
You should wait about a day or two.
glass fish again
Posted by Linda on October 03, 1999 at 07:01:49:
well I guess its true that the glass fish are injected with the die because I had another fish
store owner tell me that , and now they are gonna stop doing that I guess and they are now
gonna put the fish in a tank of colored water and the fish absorbs the die and becomes
the color , he seemed to think that this is harmless but IM not so sure so if anyone has
any info about this please let me know thanks Linda
new aquarium
Posted by shiela on October 03, 1999 at 04:46:56:
hi everyone..we are in the beginning stages and had so much happen already...after 2 wks and 2 sets of goldfish to try and help establish our tank the store said we could put in some neons,platys and danio zebras.I had to treat for ick and take out the carbon now my ph is in high 7's and nit.testsin dangerous area.This is 3wks. now and scared I'll lose my fish..is this tank just cycling thru?If I do a water change will it be okay?Whats the best way to go?
Re: new aquarium
Posted by Kitty Fish on October 03, 1999 at 14:23:59:
In Reply to: new aquarium posted by shiela on October 03, 1999 at 04:46:56:
2 sets of goldfish? hmm... first of all, i really wouldnt add ANY fish for a month.. its much safer for your fish... second, goldfish are HEAVY producers of waste and were really a poor choice for cycling a tank. they will pollute it faster than most,.. you say youve now been advised to add neons, platies, and zebra danios? is this a coldwater or tropical tank? you CANNOT mix goldfish and tropical fish.. i would advise you to take your goldfish back and let the tank sit for a couple weeks with regular water changes, then start adding the small tropicals, just a couple at a time... setting up an aquarium takes a lot of time.. you cant rush it along and expect no problems. good luck
Kitty Fish
thanks again
Posted by Linda on October 02, 1999 at 11:54:01:
thanks again guys , I think we will try to keep the one glassfish e have left but doubt
we will buy any more I agree that they shouldnt have to go through that for our enjoyment
there are lots of fish that look pretty without paint or die on them ,
Unidentified fish
Posted by Tyesha on October 02, 1999 at 09:26:06:
I went to the pet store last week and purchased alot of fish (a Flame Gourami, 4 Neon Tetra, 3 Pretty Tetra, and a Bala Shark). Somewhere in there an unidentified fish got mixed in. He tries to school with my Zebra Danios but they fight him off. He looks alot like them with the same blue eyes and the fin position but he has spots instead of stripes, he's skinnier and his fins are longer. What is he? Is he okay in there by himself since noone else will "play" with him (I try to keep all of my fish in pairs of 2 or more, except my Bala shark--they get a little too big for me)? He seems to be rather depressed and mostly stays at the top of the tank kinda' surfing through the water stream from the power filter when he isn't trying to school. Thanks for the help.
Re: Unidentified fish
Posted by stuart smith on October 02, 1999 at 14:51:54:
In Reply to: Unidentified fish posted by Tyesha on October 02, 1999 at 09:26:06:
hi.
im with clints answer it has to be a Lepored Danio.
this happened to me once i bought a scholl of 6 zebra danios and when i got home i noticed 2 of them were differnt and they fitted your description of your mystery fish. Which i looked up in a book and had a photo of a lepord danio which was the same as the 2 fish i got in that school.
so im pretty sure its a lepord danio.
they soon should let him in the group, and they will even cross breed with it.
Re: Unidentified fish
Posted by Clint on October 02, 1999 at 11:33:23:
In Reply to: Unidentified fish posted by Tyesha on October 02, 1999 at 09:26:06:
I "think" that your unidentified fish is a Leopard Danio, possibly a long-finned variety, very close kin to Zebras. I really can't see why the Zebras won't let him school with them and I think they will eventually accept him, if not I'd get another one so he won't be an outcast.
Sounds like youve got a lot of fish in that tank, be careful you don't over crowd it.
Good Luck,
Clint
Re: Unidentified fish
Posted by Steve on October 02, 1999 at 10:18:53:
In Reply to: Unidentified fish posted by Tyesha on October 02, 1999 at 09:26:06:
Hi, What size tank do you have your fish in? Can you give a little more detailed description of the unidentifies fish if possible? If you can I could probably give you a answer.
glass fish
Posted by Linda on October 02, 1999 at 06:47:31:
Hi again , we had 2 glass fish one died this morning , when we bought them we didnt realize that the color wasnt natural , we went to a fish store last night and the guy said they are prone to die because they are injected with the die ,I remember reading that the color was painted on can anyone tell me which is true and do they usually die .We thought they had the ick disease so we put the medicine in but the one still died so Im not sure where we went wrong , we also have a bala shark and it seems to be doing ok, we are gonna be changing tanks probally this weekend so we are hoping this will help, any help is appreciated. Linda
Re: glass fish
Posted by Clint on October 02, 1999 at 11:40:29:
In Reply to: glass fish posted by Linda on October 02, 1999 at 06:47:31:
I didn't know the paint or dye had much to do with their being so fragile. They are primarily brackish water fish, and they have been thru a lot of stress in being shipped so far and are probably wild caught to start with.
It seems a pity that they have to go thru so much only to die when they have finally made to a safe haven.
I havent heard about the dye being poisonous, if thats so then here is surely a example of a fish that should not be sold anymore. If I had the power I'd call for a boycott. I'll be sure to update my page about Glassfish to report about the dye.
Clint
Re: glass fish
Posted by Steve on October 02, 1999 at 10:24:37:
In Reply to: glass fish posted by Linda on October 02, 1999 at 06:47:31:
Yes, these fish are prone to dying they are not very hardy fish to keep. The color usually wears off in a short time you can keep the one you have now or if you really want buy another. Good Luck
African Dwarf Frog
Posted by Audrey on October 02, 1999 at 02:16:38:
Hi,
I purchased the cutest little African Dwarf Frog tonight that I have fallen madly in love with...I wonder if I kiss him will her turn into a midget prince...:-P??? How can I take care of him to ensure that he lives a pleasant and happy life. How long do they live? Are they noisy? What do they eat? I have them in a 29 gallon tank with 6 Neon Tetras, 2 Gouramis, 3 Pretty Tetras, 2 Red Serpaes, 3 Zebra Danios, 2 Tiger Barbs, and a Bala Shark (are those too many fish for that size tank?). Is this safe for him? Will he be okay in there and go unharmed? What sites can give me more info on them? Thanks for all of your help
Re: African Dwarf Frog
Posted by Eddie on October 02, 1999 at 14:02:57:
In Reply to: African Dwarf Frog posted by Audrey on October 02, 1999 at 02:16:38:
The tiger barbs might harm it due to the lack of numbers in them.
My dwarg frog sometimes croaks ever so slighty. Feed it fish flakes.
And the serpaes might harm it, my serpaes killed one of my lamp eye tetras.
Re: African Dwarf Frog
Posted by Clint on October 02, 1999 at 11:28:49:
In Reply to: African Dwarf Frog posted by Audrey on October 02, 1999 at 02:16:38:
Here's a link to a long list of links about everything you could possibly want to know about aquatic frogs.
http://www.xenopus.com/links.htm
The dwarfs are definately the better community citizen.
Good Luck
Clint
Re: African Dwarf Frog
Posted by Steve on October 02, 1999 at 10:31:30:
In Reply to: African Dwarf Frog posted by Audrey on October 02, 1999 at 02:16:38:
Sorry, I can't tell you any thing about the frogs. But I can tell you that your fish population is just about right. Do you fish a favor and don't add any more. Sorry I could not give any info about the frogs, but someone else on the board might be able to give you some info. Good luck
goldfish
Posted by stuart smith on September 30, 1999 at 16:15:02:
hi.
my 55g goldfish tank has under gone a dramatic face lift it is looking so much better i heavily planted it
and changed the light its a heaps brighter light now.
im beginning to like goldfish now but they will never beat tropical in my mind.
its currently holding 5 medim sized comets i was thinking of adding a few more smaller goldfish like 5 of those fancy looking ones.
it wouldnt be over crowding would it. i heard u need 10g for a goldfish thats for large ones isnt it. so having 5 mediumand 5 small is plenty of room wouldnt it be.
and also it is spring and a few sighns of breeding are going on.
anyone got any info on goldfish and breeding would be helpful.
thnx.
Re: goldfish
Posted by Kitty Fish on September 30, 1999 at 17:09:23:
In Reply to: goldfish posted by stuart smith on September 30, 1999 at 16:15:02:
in a word? NO... yeah ok.. ill try not to flame, cause im glad you asked.. 10 gallons per fish is the bear minimum for SMALL fish, its 20-30 gallons for each large one. second, you should NEVER mix fancy and common goldfish. in a mixed tank, the faster, slimmer commons (or comets in this case), will get all the food and the fancies will either starve or be malnourished and die early... i wrote an article and it is posted on this website (petfish.net/gold.htm i believe) it has all the VERY basic information, for more you should go to www.rk2000.com... GOOD luck!! and dont hesitate to ask me more!
Kitty Fish
fungus
Posted by kendall on September 30, 1999 at 15:21:28:
Help!!
My bala shark has a fungus. I've administered medicine in the tank,
but my question is this:
I am going to remove him from the tank and swab him with providone
iodine, but he has the fungus on part of his eye.
Can I swab his eye also????
I'm leaving to the pet store now. If anyone has a suggestion
please email me.
I've had this guy for five years and I really don't want him to die.
Thanks for your help.
Re: fungus
Posted by Nicole on October 01, 1999 at 10:13:55:
In Reply to: fungus posted by kendall on September 30, 1999 at 15:21:28:
Kendell I don't suggest that you remove him at all and swab him with anything... This puts stress on the fish and he will get sicker or even something worse than he already has... My suggestion to you is to go to the pet shop and buy Jungles Fungus Eliminator... I would also buy enough to keep on hand at all times... Treat the whole tank and remember to remove all of your carbon filters... Do this twice and your tank should be rid of all fungus for if one fish has it they all have it... Good luck
Re: fungus
Posted by Kendall on October 01, 1999 at 11:00:10:
In Reply to: Re: fungus posted by Nicole on October 01, 1999 at 10:13:55:
Nicole,
Thanks for your help. I didn't take the shark out of the tank.
I didn't think it was a good idea either. He is doing alot
better. I increased the temperature and administered MarOxy.
Most of the fungus is gone now. Would you happen to know,
if the fungus was over his eye, will he be blind now???
He still has some cloudiness in that right eye.
Re: fungus
Posted by Clint on October 02, 1999 at 11:46:08:
In Reply to: Re: fungus posted by Kendall on October 01, 1999 at 11:00:10:
They usually come out of this alright. Seems like Bala's are sort of prone to fungus. He will either lose the whole eye or it will be good as new, and it sounds like you caught it before any permanent damage ws done. Taking him out of the tank and treating the fungus would work too, but it would be for a really bad case and as a last resort. I have done that before and it worked.
Good Luck,
Clint
kribs
Posted by Kristen on September 30, 1999 at 14:54:06:
I'm the one who posted the earlier message about kribs.
Well Clint you were right! They did start to get along, now they swim together. I have another question though.
The female is wriggling in front the male and when she does that, the male wriggles back. What's happening?
How do I know if I got wild species of Kribs?
My kribs seem to be picky about food. They take flakes but it comes out through their gills all shredded. I'm afraid that the aquarium would become polluted quickly. What should I offer them?
Thanks alot Clint.
Re: kribs
Posted by Clint on October 01, 1999 at 11:19:38:
In Reply to: kribs posted by Kristen on September 30, 1999 at 14:54:06:
They are going thru the pre-spawning rituals.
Try some frozen foods for them (brine shrimp, bloodworms,etc) the flakes would be a good source of food for the fry if the parents are already shredding them. They may be practicing for it anyway.
Sounds like you'll have some fry within 2 weeks.
Good Luck,
Clint
lighting
Posted by Greg.A on September 30, 1999 at 13:25:05:
What is the best way to go in lighting on a 50gal. tank Fluorescent tubes or
Metal Halide lighting. Thanks for any & all opinion 's
Re: lighting
Posted by Nicole on September 30, 1999 at 14:17:19:
In Reply to: lighting posted by Greg.A on September 30, 1999 at 13:25:05:
Greg they are both exalent ways to light a tank but unless you have a salt water tank with lots of coral in it I would stay away from the Metal Halides... I tryed them for a while on tropicals and found that they were just to strong of a light for the tropical fish... I had a huge problem with Algae and they burned my plants... The Fluorescent tubes are bright but not as bright as the Halides... They will not burn the plants or warm the tank up as much... I also noticed that my fish hid alot with the Halides and now are out roaming so everyone can see them and I have less problems with algae and over heating in my tanks... If you do use tham watch the cool down time on the tank for if you do have tropicals You can cause Ick and other things to happen by rapid heating up and cooling down... But I do recommend them both just for differant types of tanks... I also recommend the Halides for Very large deep water tanks like a 300 gallon deep water tank... My friend uses them on their 500 gallon tank full of tropicals and it works well for them because the fluorescent didn't allow him to see the fish in the bottom of the tank well and the plants were suffering but on tanks between 10- 300 I wouldn't use them on...
Frogs
Posted by Theresa on September 30, 1999 at 08:16:55:
My roommate decided to add frogs to my big tank (I don't know why). Anyone know where I can get some info on them because I don't have a clue how to take care of them properly?
Thanks
Re: Frogs
Posted by Clint on October 01, 1999 at 22:18:58:
In Reply to: Frogs posted by Theresa on September 30, 1999 at 08:16:55:
Hi Theresa,
Which kind of African frog did you get?
If it's the little kind which are usually grey with tiny blck "warts" then they are harmless.
But if it's the big-uns (sometimes albino white), Nicole is right, they stay hungry and eat everything they can fit into their mouths. And they "sing" very LOUD at night if they are happy.
Clint
Re: Frogs
Posted by Rick on October 01, 1999 at 07:34:42:
In Reply to: Frogs posted by Theresa on September 30, 1999 at 08:16:55:
Nicole is right, frogs are mean little buggers. In addition to that, African Clawed frogs get big enough to need their own zip code. Hopefully, you have A Dwarf frogs, which get 2" max.
This web site should tell you everything you need to know.
http://allaboutfrogs.org/frogland.html
Re: Frogs
Posted by Nicole on September 30, 1999 at 14:24:37:
In Reply to: Frogs posted by Theresa on September 30, 1999 at 08:16:55:
Theresa if they are African frogs and you are breeding your fish your will never see a baby again... As they grow if you have small fish in the tank they will slowly disapear... Frogs like live food as well as Frog food which you can get from any shop who deals in both Aquadic and Reptilians... Good luck with the frogs I would never own them my self Because they become very agressive and they will eat algae but more than likely they will eat fish
changing aquariums
Posted by Linda on September 29, 1999 at 14:47:09:
we just got a new bigger tank for our fish (2 glassfish and a bala shark) we are new to this
and if anyone can tell me the best way to change the tanks without stressing the fish I would appreciate
it , should we use a net to put them in the new tank or put them in a bag and slowly
introduce them to the new tank , Thanks in advance
Re: changing aquariums
Posted by Nicole on September 30, 1999 at 14:04:15:
In Reply to: changing aquariums posted by Linda on September 29, 1999 at 14:47:09:
Linda I have to agree with Clint on this one by useing the old gravel and if the tank is larger then use some new gravel too... If you have all new gravel and everything else then you have to set it up and wait a week before putting the fish in and change them only Two at a time... If you can you can add alittle of the surface water from the old tank to speed things up alittle... But as Clint said if you add the old gravel and may be run the old either back filter or box filter which ever you use inconjuntion with the new stuff to get it going a lot sooner and then you don't have to add the old water... But never add the stuff that is at the bottom or if your old tank is in need of a cleaning do a 20% water change a few days before puting the fish over to the new tank so as not to put dirty water in your new tank... Good luck
Re: changing aquariums
Posted by Clint on September 29, 1999 at 20:12:56:
In Reply to: changing aquariums posted by Linda on September 29, 1999 at 14:47:09:
Hi Linda,
If the gravel from the old tank matches the new tank I would put a lot of the "seasoned" gravel in the new tank. And let the new tank run a few days without fish, exchange the waters from old to new, new to old, a gallon or 2 a day. Then when you are ready to move the fish drain as much water from the new tank as you need so that you can use all the water in the old tank to refill it.
A short transfer in a net should'nt hurt them. I always find it easier to catch fish with a low water level anyway so thats an extra benefit.
All this sounds more complicated than it really is, but it will make the change over go real smooth.
Good Luck,
Clint
kribs
Posted by kristen on September 29, 1999 at 01:38:12:
I have a problem with a two kribs - one male, one female. I just purchased them and introduced them into a 3foot tank of their own. I provided heaps of hiding places including three large pieces of driftwood and plenty of rocks. Anyway the male is constantly attacking the female. The female leaves him alone and even tries to hide but he always finds her and stresses her. When I bought them from the petshop, I think there was a pair but the dealer must have caught the wrong female. How do I make him stop? Please point out the problem here. Any answers will be appreciated.
Re: kribs
Posted by Clint on September 29, 1999 at 20:05:27:
In Reply to: kribs posted by kristen on September 29, 1999 at 01:38:12:
They should start to get along better pretty soon. Meanwhile you can get a tank divider to save the female some grief. Or you can go to a Walmart and get some plastic grid type stuff at the crafts department and make one cheap.
If they don't settle down soon though I'd take groucho back and get another more gentlemanly male.
Clint
wiring for hood
Posted by Greg.A on September 28, 1999 at 17:32:59:
How do you wire the lights & ballast in a home made hood?
Re: wiring for hood
Posted by Clint on September 29, 1999 at 19:59:29:
In Reply to: wiring for hood posted by Greg.A on September 28, 1999 at 17:32:59:
There should be some directions with the kit you bought. But usually coming out of the ballast there's 1 black and 1 white wire that are for the power, and sometimes a green for ground (just bond it to the green screw that should be on the fixture). The other wires usually a pair of yellow and blue go to each of the end caps.
There is a big danger of shocking proportions in this though, so you need to be sure.
Good Luck,
Clint
bala shark
Posted by stuart smith on September 28, 1999 at 16:28:04:
ever since my 2nd bala shark jumped out a couple of weeks ago the one left hasnt like eaten or swam around much at all.
i went to the petshop to but anothere but they only had ones half the size.
my question is should i buy another smaller one and hoped it doesnt get picked on by the larger oner.
or to just leave it by itself.
Re: bala shark
Posted by Nicole on September 30, 1999 at 09:07:43:
In Reply to: bala shark posted by stuart smith on September 28, 1999 at 16:28:04:
Stuart I had the same thing happen about a month ago... My Male jumped out and we didn't notice it until mourning when he was missing... They are very gentle loving fish who are only skidish around things that scare them.... As long as the other fish is larger than the mouth of your Bala Shark you already have then don't worry about it they will get along swimmingly... Good luck
Re: bala shark
Posted by Clint on September 29, 1999 at 19:51:50:
In Reply to: bala shark posted by stuart smith on September 28, 1999 at 16:28:04:
Hi Stuart,
I can't remember ever having a mean Bala Shark. They sometimes get big and bumble around but they don't actively seek to cause trouble. I don't think the smaller Shark would be in danger.
Clint
green terror
Posted by lindsey on September 28, 1999 at 06:52:07:
any info would be appreciated on the green terror.
Re: green terror
Posted by Clint on September 29, 1999 at 20:25:11:
In Reply to: green terror posted by lindsey on September 28, 1999 at 06:52:07:
Hi Lindsey,
I don't know anything about Green Terrors, or I did'nt but I did find 2 very good webpages about them. They seem to be very beautiful but also very aggressive, and need really large tanks. Here's the links:
http://members.tripod.com/~Raymond_Tan/green2.html
http://www.hbhnet.com/clipstrips/fishfile/greenterror.html
Can you Help me identify all this stuff?
Posted by M. Montgomery on September 27, 1999 at 06:51:46:
I've recently inheirited a 20-gallon tank with some accessories. I washed all the pieces with water, no soap. The kids want to set the thing up with fish now, but the problem is that I don't know what any of the pieces are or whether they are in good condition or not.There is this mysterious plastic part, black, the same size as the bottom of the tank, with all sorts of bumps and holes in it. Then there is a little thing that looks like a foot pedal to a sewing machine, with two plastic tubes coming out of it. Then, for the filter, there is a candy-cane shape tube which I guess sucks up the water. Do you think it is possible to replace just this part? Or should I get a whole new filter-box thingy? Do I need an aerator? A pump? Does anyone know of a nice book with pictures for kids explaining some of the maintenance of a fishtank, and some titles for me, a beginning adult? The simpler, the better!
Re: Can you Help me identify all this stuff?
Posted by Nicole on September 27, 1999 at 08:55:53:
In Reply to: Can you Help me identify all this stuff? posted by M. Montgomery on September 27, 1999 at 06:51:46:
Ms. Montgomery It sounds like the thing with the two tubes coming out of it and looks like a sewing machine foot peddle is in fact a under gravel filter... First see if there is two long narrow tubes and tops that go on the two tubes that stick up already the tops should have holes in them for the long narrow tubes to stick through and a large hole in the front side for a charcoal filter to be inserted... Yes you will need a air pump for the under gravel filter as well as two air stones that go on the end of the long narrow tubes and air line to go from the long narrow tube down to the air pump... The thing that looks like a candy cane sounds like a siphon tube which would go to a back filter that hangs on the back of the tank and has a motor to siphon the water in and filter it through Angel floss and carbon and return it to the tank clean... You never mentioned what type of fish you are planing on keeping for goldfish don't need all of this stuff just a back filter or a corner box filter with a air stone... Gold fish also don't need a heater for the tank... If you are planing on keeping the prettier tropical fish you will need a heater, (now I prefer both) a back filter and under gravel filter but you can get away with a corner box filter if you plan on cleaning your tank (more than half the water)once a week more than once a month with your 10% water changes every week... If your children are in School have them take out books on Tropical fish from the library exspeacialy if they are still in Elementary school... If not go to your local library and check out some books on fish keeping and if that isn't avalable to you got to the local pet shop for they should have all kinds of books for beginners and stay with easy fish like live bearers or tetras to start with until you learn about what you are doing... Then you can go on to the ciclids and harder fish to keep... Good luck and if I can help you farther just post a message here or e-mail me...
Re: Can you Help me identify all this stuff?
Posted by Clint on September 27, 1999 at 17:06:03:
In Reply to: Re: Can you Help me identify all this stuff? posted by Nicole on September 27, 1999 at 08:55:53:
I agree with Nicole except I think the sewing machine peddle is the air pump, does it have an electrical cord? And the black grid is the under gravel filter.
Keep the air pump out of the water or you might get shocked.
You really need a local fishkeeping friend to help you set up this tank.
Good Luck,
Clint
Re: Can you Help me identify all this stuff?
Posted by M. Montgomery on September 28, 1999 at 06:20:48:
In Reply to: Re: Can you Help me identify all this stuff? posted by Clint on September 27, 1999 at 17:06:03:
The kids
got a book called "Taking Care of Your Goldfish".
We are going to the pet shop this evening, but
I don't think we will get any fish yet, but look
at all the possible filters and accessories, as
well as books.
Thanks Nicole and Clint for your help!
hey! an up and coming goldfish keeper!
Posted by Kitty Fish on September 28, 1999 at 14:03:04:
In Reply to: Re: Can you Help me identify all this stuff? posted by M. Montgomery on September 28, 1999 at 06:20:48:
glad to welcome you aboard! but goldfish keeping is probably more difficult than keeping freshwater tropicals... remember.. when you finally get to add goldfish to this tank.. you can only add 2 (at the MOST)... thats why most people prefer trops, more fish.. good luck anyhow.. goldfish are well worth the trouble :)
Kitty Fish
p.s. go to www.rk2000.com THE best goldfish site, and message board around.. trust me ;)
Getting pregnant guppy in the mood to give birth
Posted by Eddie on September 25, 1999 at 19:16:08:
MY guppy is going to give birth REAL soon, hoe do I get her in the mood to give birth? Add
a light? Darken the tank?
Re: Getting pregnant guppy in the mood to give birth
Posted by Clint on September 25, 1999 at 23:37:17:
In Reply to: Getting pregnant guppy in the mood to give birth posted by Eddie on September 25, 1999 at 19:16:08:
There isn't anything you can really do to induce delivery. Just make sure she is well fed, more fry will make if she's not hungry. If the female is not in a tank of her own, try to have plenty of cover for the fry to hide in, plastic plants will do very well, of course live plants would too.
CN
Re: Getting pregnant guppy in the mood to give birth
Posted by Nicole on September 27, 1999 at 08:31:21:
In Reply to: Re: Getting pregnant guppy in the mood to give birth posted by Clint on September 25, 1999 at 23:37:17:
Eddie If you are not useing a breeding V trap and a empty tank (meaning no other fish in it) Then I suggest you go to the store and buy (depending on the size of your tank) up to 4 artifical Baby grass... Use a couple to float on top and anchor one or two at the bottom of your tank... This will allow for the babies to go to the top for air and the newly born ones a place to hide at the bottom of the tank... A large amount of Java moss in the bottom will do the same thing as the anchored one at the bottom but also have something at the top so as they can get up to the top which they will do... Good luck and don't worry about induseing it will come when she is ready...
Thanks but....
Posted by Eddie on September 27, 1999 at 14:46:05:
In Reply to: Re: Getting pregnant guppy in the mood to give birth posted by Nicole on September 27, 1999 at 08:31:21:
the 11 or so fry that were born were 'still births'
but she is still fat, I hope those aren't dead. My
other female(very young) guppy gave birth to 2 fry or
more.
Re: Thanks but....
Posted by Nagarajan on October 05, 1999 at 22:38:35:
In Reply to: Thanks but.... posted by Eddie on September 27, 1999 at 14:46:05:
Getting still birth means the female was not fed well or she was fertilised by a not so good male. Most likely cause would be feeding. feed your female good quality flakes and also regular live food. Next litter should be very healthy. Also as soon as she gives birth put her in a tank alone for a couple of days to rest and feed her well with worms before introducing the male. This is good for long term health. Just like human beings.
? about unknow worm
Posted by John on September 24, 1999 at 19:22:16:
Hello I was looking over some new live rock that I had bought and found an unknow creature and have not been able to find a pixs or any referance material about it. It looks like a worm its body is exposed about 1 cm from the rock when it comes out out of a hole that it lives in. It's head is about 2mm long and 1mm wide and is brown in color it has two eyes that are about 0.25 mm wide and its mouth comes to point almost infrount ot its eyes. its body is a creamy white color and is wider than the head and expands and contracts it almost looks like a very very small moray eel can anybody please help I would realy like to know what it is or if it is bad for my reef tank
Re: ? about unknow worm
Posted by Clint on September 24, 1999 at 19:36:48:
In Reply to: ? about unknow worm posted by John on September 24, 1999 at 19:22:16:
I can't come up with anything. It really is a mystery. I thought at first it might be some kind of nudibranch, but upon reading more of your description I'm baffled.
Let us know if you find out what it is.
Clint
found out what it is
Posted by John on September 24, 1999 at 23:42:03:
In Reply to: Re: ? about unknow worm posted by Clint on September 24, 1999 at 19:36:48:
I found out what it is. It is a micrognathus andersoniii type of a pipe fish I sent clint a pix hopefully he will be able to post it
wildfish
Posted by marie on September 24, 1999 at 12:00:54:
my boyfriend is a fish nut. he catches small bluegill and redeyes at this pond near our house.
how do i keep these beautiful fish alive???
does anyone know the best thing to feed them?
What should the water temperature be?
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: wildfish
Posted by Clint on September 24, 1999 at 16:55:59:
In Reply to: wildfish posted by marie on September 24, 1999 at 12:00:54:
Native fish do best at low temperatures, and big tanks. The best wild type fish to keep would be a Channel Catfish, they are very very hardy and easy to feed, they don't mind room temperature from 40 to 90F. If you must keep large wild fish, this is the one to keep.
They are very smart too, and get very tame, you can actually pet them.
Good Luck,
Clint
Re: wildfish
Posted by Kitty Fish on September 24, 1999 at 13:40:57:
In Reply to: wildfish posted by marie on September 24, 1999 at 12:00:54:
hmm.. first of all.. make sure its LEGAL! lol! second, have a BIG tank. make sure you have POWERFUL filtration and lots (i mean **LOTS**) of aeration, these fish are used to tons of dissolved oxygen in their water. test the water they were in and see if you cant reproduce that in your tank. most likely these fish are used to cooler water, keep that in mind when placing the tank. try to feed them all live or fresh foods as possible; rinsed earthworms, blood worms, romaine lettuce, blanched frozen peas, etc...
good luck with them!
Kitty Fish
Re: wildfish
Posted by marie on September 28, 1999 at 06:17:39:
In Reply to: Re: wildfish posted by Kitty Fish on September 24, 1999 at 13:40:57:
I have a 29 gallon tank and two filtration systems. one is an undergravel filter and the other is just a reguler filter in the tank. i'm wondering if i should get the type that hangs on the back of the tank? would that provide more oxygen?
Re: wildfish
Posted by Kitty Fish on September 28, 1999 at 14:06:15:
In Reply to: Re: wildfish posted by marie on September 28, 1999 at 06:17:39:
it could provide more oxygen.. at least more surface agitation.. surface agitation is useful for helping harful gases dissipate from the water.. power filters (the ones that hang on the back) are also good for circulating, they bring the water from the lower levels of the tank to the surface to be oxygenated.. good for your biological filter... good luck!
Kitty Fish
My Gouramis and Neon Tetras keep hiding....
Posted by Shayla on September 22, 1999 at 17:10:12:
Hi, Y'all
Well, I purchased 5 Neon Tetra and 1 Powder Blue Gourami last week for my 30 gallon tank and the Neon Tetras always hide behind the filter or plants and my Gourami stays on the right side of the tank going up and down against the glass. They only change there behavior when I feed them. They are housed with 2 Red Serpaes, 3 Zebra Danios, and 2 Tiger Barbs. What's the problem? What could it be? Please, help. Thanks.
Re: My Gouramis and Neon Tetras keep hiding....
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Posted by Clint on September 22, 1999 at 17:29:07:
In Reply to: My Gouramis and Neon Tetras keep hiding.... posted by Shayla on September 22, 1999 at 17:10:12:
Hi Shayla,
I think the Tiger Barbs or some of the other original fish are probably picking on the new fish. They might gradually come on out to play, if you want to speed it up some you might try rearranging the tank decorations, that way they all start in a "new" tank.
Good Luck,
Clint
Re: My Gouramis and Neon Tetras keep hiding....
Posted by Nicole on September 23, 1999 at 05:08:32:
In Reply to: Re: My Gouramis and Neon Tetras keep hiding.... posted by Clint on September 22, 1999 at 17:29:07:
Shayla If you have tiger barbs and gouramis in the same tank as tetras or any other peaceful fish the fish will hide... My suggestion for agressive, semi-agressive and peaceful fish is this... Keep barbs together in one tank and then set up a tank for your gouramis and make a amazon tank for your tetras... The only other thing that I can tell you is one mourning you will wake up and find some of your tetras missing or you will find your gouramis dead... I have only learned this through my 30 some odd years of keeping community tanks and breeding fish... Good luck