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(by several different people, disregard use of I) Don't feed goldfish to Oscars. The stuff left behind after eating live food is...
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You must use spring water (not just bottled water)and treat it to keep the Ph and ammonia controlled. Ph imbalances can cause a...
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if you have a goldfish. try bi-orbs and hexagon fish tanks would be available in alot of varitys. if you wanting tropical ones....
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It depends on the tropical fish, white clouds are one type of hardy tropical fish that can survive healthily at temperatures...
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They will keep growing if they live in a large enough space, They may not grow as fast when they get older but they will grow...
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Yes. you can keep two fishes in one tank as long as they are separated by a glass divider and the tank is 50 gallons plus in...
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Before putting any fish into your tank you must condition the water. Also don't take fish out of bags, place the bag on top of...
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There are generally two types of aquariums: Fresh water and salt water.The most common tropical fish available for a home...
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Snake-heads which are now illegal and that's if your talking about freshwater aquarium.
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The betta is ill, most likely a result of a swim bladder problem, which causes the fish to be enable to stay afloat for long. If...
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guppies that's what i have Answer First of all, not sure what size tank you have. Be sure your tank is large enough to...
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AnswerThe short answer is yes, the problem will not be with them killing each other, but there are several other things to...
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only if they like to be petted i trained my fish and i pet him all the time
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you could put in maybe 1 betta fish in a 2 liter tank. You could put a male and a female fish in the same size tank. the fish...
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I have read that some goldfish can live in water that is just above freezing. Although you should keep your gold fish in water...
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If it's a fish tank that has previously been used for keeping mice, then all you need to do is rinse it out thoroughly with hot...
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Angel fish are semi aggressive fish. They may have a tendancy to pick on the gold fish. Also, angelfish need tropical warm water...
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Now this is just a guess but it might be pregnant. A female beta fish will do anything to hide from a male. Sme tomes fish will...
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if the fish has gotten used to staying in the same tank then im sure they will realize that there isn't a different path to go...
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A tuna...
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AnswerOnly if it keeps him from eating. Large fish like Oscars will often times have deformities because they have run-ins with...
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AnswerI never move my fish! Fish can die when they are moved as this stresses them.When you clean them even refrain from moving...
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Your best way to get information on starting a fish farm in Florida is to contact the local fish and game office. They can give...
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Yes, it should not cause a problem either alive or dead.
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The usual cause for fish to dash or dart around a tank is Ammonia in the water burning their gills they will die if you do not...
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Well, if there crowing around the part that sucks in water, they might be being pulled in. To prevent your fish from getting...
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first of all you have to make sure that you have the filter working properly, keep some space where the water goes down from it,...
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pick it up again and put it where it belongs. Answer I poured mine out twice into my plants when I was cleaning his water. He...
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a 4 feet diameter tank holds 94 gallons/foot. Therefore 94 x 3 =282 gallons
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Take it out immediately. Uneaten fish food will decompose rapidly and foul the water. As the decomposes, Ammonia and Nitrite are...
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nothing will happen its okay next time you clean out your tank you can put them back in
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Fin and gill flaring in Betta's is part of what is called a territorial threat display. If a male Betta detects a threat in his...
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I wouldn't suggest getting the guppy in the first place. It's not like the fish will die within hours, but a week without an air...
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1-5 gallen shuld fit them nicely just make sure part of the tank is land
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1. Don't whinge or cry-it always leads to trouble or no pet at all 2. Do chores around the house-it will show you are responsible...
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The black plastic around the edges of the aquarium are simply referred to as 'trim'.
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Pet stores are certainly best. You can ask them for a female betta. But if you want to go some place OTHER than a pet store,...
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Enough food that they can eat within 1-2 minutes. Be sure not to over feed as this can cloud water or cause ammonia spikes which...
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don't think it can but mayb doubt it it would need more oxygen and that's just a weird question No you can't. I think it doesn't...
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yes, i have put black moores with fantails they do quit well together ....
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It makes their body's feel good! They might have a little fun doing it too.
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It is recommended that you never touch or stroke your fish. At times, it may be necessary (if it is tangled in netting, for...
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Answerwell the most likely reason for fins to fall of is fin rot which is common in betta due to poor water conditions. add any...
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bears, seals, sharks, whales, walrus, dolphins
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They breathe air like betas!
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Yes, there are diff. types of bettas. There are moontail, doubletail, crowntail, and many more. I don't know if any of them are...
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tropical fish like hard water, with some softness to it, it keeps theyr fins from bunching up and makes them able to swim faster....
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the fish because when the other organisms is hungry they couldn't eat and the others is affected
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Top 3 Feeding ProblemsHere are the most common problems: overfeeding, feeding only flakes, not cleaning your tank of...
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Most fish do not have eyelids and the ones that do have a clear membrane acting as an eyelid. Carp do not have them. So No.
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You can see if they will mate by putting a male and female together in one tank. see if they fight if not You are good. if they...
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Cage Construction Cages can be purchased from several sources or easily constructed by the fish farmer from materials...
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Green spotted puffers will be most happy in water of approximately 77-80F.
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Parrot fish are a man made fish. They were developed under Scientifc/Laboratory conditions by fertilizing the ova of one species...
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There are mean and they like to eat shrimp and worms and other shell creature.
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It's actually best if you bought freeze-dried blood worms, they are higher in protein than flakes, and are the fish's natural...
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Yes they will eat anything. They are like little Pirhanas. We dont feed ours. We just let them eat the tadpoles and dead yabbies...
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If it can be chewed then yes a crab will eat it. The are scavengers and will readily consume any easily obtained meal even it's...
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Standard 125 g LxWxH = 72 x 18 x 21 inches
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Wetlands can refer to both freshwater and saltwater areas. Wetlands are simply an area of land where the soil is saturated with...
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AnswerDear Green Aquarium,Here are some things you can do to get rid of algae1. Make sure that your tank does not have direct...
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In optimal conditions, goldfish may live more than 20 years, but most household goldfish generally live only six to eight years,...
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There are only disadvantages if you have too much of it in your tank. When the amount of algae becomes overwhelming, it will...
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A guppy does not need an air pump, but a filter. Without a filter, Not long. Possibly a couple of hours to two days, but no more.
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could be the side there fed on or that side has more structure like rocks and plants. Or maybe the dont like you looking @ them...
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they produce more urine than saltwater fish..
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Betta's don't eat plants, in nature they eat insects. Which is why they are kept in the rice patties. So you would need to feed...
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Fish are cold blooded, and don't require energy to maintain their body temperature. They need very little food as a result....
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All female goldfish are capable of laying eggs. If there is no male to fertilize them, they will not hatch.
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yes they do or they would dye without swimming in salt water
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Its cells will swell and burst, killing the fish.
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Fish don't die for no reason. There is not information to answer with any certainty, but 9 times out of 10, sudden deaths of...
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If you live in the tropics and the water will never go below 75F they should survive. You will probably never see them though...
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Fish need air in the water to breath, not just going to the surface to breath. If they consume all the air in the water,...
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There are many varieties of carnivorous tropical fish available. everything from Oscars and Jack Dempseys, to Pirhanna. I Don't...
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Depends on what kind of fish, please give a more specific question
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Yes the tail fins will eventually grow back but they will most likely not be as good as they were
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Needlefish, dojo loaches, kuhli loaches, ghost knives, etc.
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http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/disease/p/finrot.htm Disease Type: Bacterial (gram negative organism) Organism: Aeromonas,...
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Full or empty? Empty it's probably about 15-20lbs. One gallon of water weighs 8 lbs, so full it would weigh approximately 175-180...
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Paramecium live in freshwater and are also found in aquariums.
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Answeri wouldn't recomend breeding bettas AnswerI would breed guppies first so you know what to do to breed bettas later...
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Sometimes fish die in aquariums when the ammonia level is too high. I recommend taking a sample of the water to a pet store to...
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It puts on weight teally quick and stays in one cleared area of the aqurium most of the time Parrot fish do not and can not get...
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Follow the fairly simple instructions: keep the tank near a window (they like it when a little algae develops), aerate the water...
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this could be a parasite known as anchor worm. treatment for this dimilin and this is very hard to find and im sure its...
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Ling or Cobia are long slim fish that have broad heads. The lower jaw projects well past the upper jaw. The dorsal fin is made up...
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You should be aiming to add fish as slowly as possible. Don't add fish too fast as your filter may not be able to support the...
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Catfish are opportunistic eaters and will readily consume nearly anything that can be swallowed whole. If the fish is smaller...
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They should be with there own kind however some fish just need to be with other fish. Usually fish that school need to be with...
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This is very difficult. It's done through "venting." The vent is the opening between the anus and the anal fin where the fish...
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no, many fish are social and perform the schooling behavior, some fish will actually deteriorate in health and condition if they...
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That is just the color of your fishes scales,it does not really mean anything, why do some people have blue eyes and some people...
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