Caring For a Goldfish?I won a goldfish today at a fair and bought a little tank there for it to go in when home. I filled half way with tap water then the water it was in in the bag I transferred to the tank with the fish. Problem is I can't treat water till tomorrow as no where was open but I ordered of Amazon some tap water cleaner and stones. Posted pic and a very interested kitty watching it.
Treating a Pond Goldfish with Dropsy?Can anyone enlighten me as to whether there is a cure for dropsy in a pond goldfish, it has not gotten to the stage of the scales lifting as yet.
Can I Feed My Fish Bread Crumbs?I just won a goldfish at a fair and it is very late and everything is closed. Is it okay to feed it little pieces of bread crumbs just until we are able to go to the store tomorrow?
Caring for a Pregnant Platy?I'm freaking out my platy is pregnant and might have babies soon. I don't know if I should put her in a fish trap thing, but I want all the babies to survive.
Raising Mollies?I have baby mollies, they are quite big, and they are eating the mother. What should I do?
Best Plants for a Vase Fish Tank?What' are the best plants for a vase fish tank?
Feeding a Goldfish?I am getting a goldfish tomorrow and I really don't know what to feed it. Could you please tell me something that doesn't cost a lot of money and is not hard to find.
Feeding Fish Bread?Can fish eat bread?
Male Platy is Not Swimming Like the Other Fish?Okay so I have a 15 gallon tank with a common goldfish and five platy. When I went to feed them I couldn't find one of the males. I found him and he's not swimming like the others. He can still swim up to the surface and will eat, but he's kinda just staying on the bottom of the tank.
Feeding a Gold Fish Dry Dog Food?I have dried dog pellets food can I crush some to feed my gold fish
Freshwater Shark Stopped Eating?I changed my aquarium yesterday and since then my shark isn't eating; it's just swimming around.
Separating a Molly and Her Babies?I have a red Molly. The babies hatched a couple of days ago. When do you know when to separate mom from the babies?
Treating a Shark's Popeye Disease?I brought an iridescent shark and I found that they can have popeye disease. I am using MR green liquid for the infection. It is loosing it's strength. What should I do?
Removing Comet Residue from Betta Fish Tank?I need something to remove Comet from a friend's betta fish tank. It was cleaned by one of her workers and killed her goldfish immediately after they were put back into the tank. This friend thinks I am able to make all things right. I need help.
Caring for Goldfish?I just won five fish at a carnival yesterday. They are all kinds of different sizes and colours of gold fish. I don't know what to feed them because I don't have the time or the money to go out and get fish food.
Cleaning a Used Aquarium?I was told to use felt dipped in vinegar to clean it. But, does felt have chemicals on it like paper towels?
Caring for a Pregnant Fish?My fish is pregnant; how do I take care of it? What do I feed it? Will my fish eat its babies? Will it die after it gives birth? I have 2 pregnant fish. I can't wait to find out!
What Kind of Fish Is This?I'm from Philippines. A few months ago I bought these fish and recently they just gave birth. What do you call this type of fish and what should I do to take care of their babies?
Silver Shark Not Eating?I am new to this forum, so please bear with me. I bought some tropical fish about 3 months ago including 1 silver shark, who doesn't seem to have grown and he is not eating, he is floating around half the time with his head down.
White Sharks Not Eating?I bought a pair of white sharks around 7 months ago. They were eating properly, but suddenly last week they stopped eating properly. They swim around, but don't notice the food. I have 10 more fish in my tank and I bought them at the same time.
Caring for a Silver Shark?I bought 2 silver sharks 2 weeks ago. The last couple of days 1 isn't eating and its fins are cracking. The other one is fine. Any ideas why?
Getting Rid of Water Fleas?How do I get rid of water fleas?
Fish Keep Dying?I have had my tank for awhile, but I don't know how many gallons it is. I have 5 big fish and I bought 8 like 8 mouths ago. I have 2 catfish and I have 1 other, but for some reason my baby fish are dying.
Best Fish for Keeping an Aquarium Clean?What fish can clean the aquarium floor and coexist with large cichlids?
Goldfish Keeps Having Babies?I bought my grandson "a" as in one, goldfish from Walmart the day before Easter (as in end of April). Now it has had its 2nd load of babies. 4wks ago it had 10 and now on July 4th we found 16 new ones.
Caring For Baby Fish?I bought a fish yesterday and when I came home today I found about 20 baby fish! Should I separate them or does the mother have to care for them or something? I just don't want her to eat them!
What Can I Feed a Goldfish Other Than Fish Food?I need this answer ASAP. I just won a goldfish at a carnival today and I don't know what to feed it. Should I feed it today? I bought some Oreo cookies; my friend fed them to her goldfish for a long time and it was successful. Is it safe and can I? That is my main question.
Caring for Baby Oscars?I bought 2 oscars about 3 weeks ago. They have finally come up to the top to feed. Do I need to buy more hiding places for them? They are babies, about 3 inches. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Will Humidity from an Aquarium Harm a TV on a Shelf Above It?I have a nice heavy wooden TV stand with a bottom shelf. I was wondering if I could put an aquarium on the bottom under my TV? I know the shelf will support the weight, but will the moisture (if any should escape) harm the TV on the shelf above?Thanks for any replies.
Controlling Algae in Fish Tanks?I have a 10 gallon fish tank and it is growing algae. What can I do to keep this from happening? I have 3 catfish, 2 danios, and 5 other fish. Please help. Thank you.
Killing Algae in Backyard Fishpond?Is there a recipe for vinegar to use in backyard ponds with fish? The pond has algae on top. I want to kill the algae without killing fish. The algae is taking the oxygen away from the fish. Please help.
Fish Tank Water is Neon Green?I have a 30 gal goldfish tank with two 3in fish in it. The water in the tank is neon green. Is it because of algae? It is away from windows, has a good filtration system, and the fish are not over fed.
Putting a Ray with Cichlids?I have a 50 gal tank with 30 medium-sized cichlids. I am planning to buy a 3 in diameter freshwater ray from a friend but I don't know if it will be ok with my cichlids.
Guppies Dying?What causes my guppies to die and disintegrate overnight?
Brown Algae in Freshwater Fish Tank?We have a 55-gallon fresh water fish tank. We are experiencing brown algae. Can anyone suggest how to keep the algae under control? Thank you.
Goldfish Tank Gets Very Dirty?We have our goldfish in a 37 gallon water tank. Every three weeks the tank gets very dirty. Is this normal? What is the best water for them?
Platy Stays at the Bottom of the Fish Tank?I bought a new fish for my Red Mickey Mouse fish because he seemed lonely. He is happier now but the new platy is always at the bottom. I bought a new heater and the temp. is at 76F. He still won't come up from the bottom. I know he is alive cause he is still swimming, but what can I do to get him to come up from the bottom? I have a 10 gallon tank with 4 fish and a ghost shrimp.
Using Sand Dune Sand In Fish Tank?Can I use sand from local sand dunes for my fish tank?
Baby Fish Are Dying?I bought 6 fish for my 10 gallon tank. Two died and apparently one gave birth! I now have had these babies for about 2 days and they are dying! I checked my Ammonia levels and they are under control now. What should I do? Should I move the babies into another tank?
Cloudy Aquarium Water?How can I keep the water in my aquarium clear? I have tried everything from using the clear water capsules for aquariums to snails to fish that clean the tank to new filter, etc.. Finally I gave up and started over from scratch.
Bamboo Plants In Fish Tank?Can I put a bamboo plant in my fish tank?
Life Cycle of Convict Fish?How long for baby convict fish to grow into adult convicts?
Removing Water Spots from Empty Fish Tank?Does anyone know how to remove water spots from the inside of a fish tank? The fish died and I got really disgusted with the tank so I let the tank just dry up. Now it looks ugly!
Murky Aquarium Water?What causes murky water in aquariums?
How long does it take for the baby goldfish to grow into full grown fish?I have two goldfish who laid eggs and 1 of them hatched. How long does it take for the baby goldfish to grow into full grown? I already put the older fish into a new tank but I want to know how long it will be.
Do beta fight other fish?Do beta fight other fish?
How do you care for fish?How do you care for fish?
Pacu That Have Outgrown Their Tank?I have 3 very large pacu that have outgrown their tank. Any advice on what to do? Does anyone buy large fish? I have 6 aquariums but not a single one with room enough to seperate them.
Salt Water Fish With Ick?We suspect that our salt water fish have ick. We got some guppy's for them to eat from the pet store and then 2 days later some of our fish have came up with white spots and acting very strange. looks like they are shaking their heads and acting very strange. we really need help asap I would hate to lose any of our fish so please help.
Carpet Anemone Stuck To the Side of the Tank?We have a Carpet Anemone and it has decided to fasten itself to the class of our salt water tank. We don't get to see the beauty of the carpet, only it's rear end. (Yes, it is very funny when we tell family and friends).
Brown Algae in Saltwater Fish Tanks?I would like to know how to treat brown algae in my salt water fish tanks? The tank is 2 months old.
Keeping Algae Out of a Fountain With Fish In It?I have a small fountain with gold fish, I put a filter in it thinking it would keep the clear slime off the sides but after I cleaned the fountain it came back. Does anyone know what I can do oe use to stop it? The fountain is in full shade.
Do I Remove the Fish When Siphoning Tank?I need help, I just brought a fish tank and now it is time to clean the tank. I have read everything but I can't find where it says to take out the fish before siphon. Do I take them out and put them in a bowl then when I am finish put them back?
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Caring For Goldfish?Tips for caring for goldfish. Post your tips.
Silver Shark Not Eating?I purchased a silver shark last week and it still seems to be a little uneasy. It hits the sides of the tank most of the time and is very scared of the other fish, which is kind of funny as the other fish are small portion of its size.
