Classroom Pets Chatboard

Aimee /blockquote>

I can't exactly diagnose him with any one particular disease (if any). BUT,
sounds like it may be bacterial. Why the epsom-- is he bloated? Didn't sound
like it from his description. Is he still eating? If so, that's great. What is the
problem exactly-- is it that he's not swimming?

Regardless, I would...See More

Apr 23, 2007

why do crownfin betas pufftheir tails

by Kiri Crider

Apr 27, 2007

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I want to know why do crowntailed betas puff out their
tails!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thank you!!

Aimee /blockquote>

It's a defensive manouver, kind of like "flexing"-- flaring the gills and raising
their fins.

On 4/27/07, Kiri Crider wrote:
> I want to know why do crowntailed betas puff out their
> tails!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> thank you!!

Apr 30, 2007

2 year old dying hamster

by Mindy

May 4, 2007

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My 2 year old hamster has been slowly dying over the past
3 days, is this the normal amount of time? I have spoken
to several veternarians who do not seem to know the
answer!!!! They have instructed me to keep him as
comfortable as possible until he goes.

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bailee On 5/04/07, Mindy wrote: > My 2 year old hamster has been slowly dying over the past > 3 days, is this the normal amount of time? I have spoken > to several veternarians who do not seem to know the > answer!!!! They have instructed me to keep him as > comfortable as possible until he goes.

my hamster is dying to at almost 2 ...See More

Jan 2, 2009

bailee On 1/02/09, bailee wrote: > On 5/04/07, Mindy wrote: >> My 2 year old hamster has been slowly dying over the past >> 3 days, is this the normal amount of time? I have spoken >> to several veternarians who do not seem to know the >> answer!!!! They have instructed me to keep him as >> comfortable as possible until he...See More

Jan 2, 2009

problem with firebellied toad

by Lena English

May 6, 2007

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I have a firebellied toad that is about 6 years old, and
has recently developed redness around his eyes and nose.
The skin also looks very transparent, almost like it has
been rubbed away. I have been watching him closely and I
dont see him messing with the area, but it does look
painful and seems to be getti...See More

Hayley /blockquote>

there is nothing that you can do

May 8, 2007

Other good class pets?

by Le Anne King

May 9, 2007

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I currently have a hermit crab as our class pet, which my
kids love. I know fish also work, but that requires a
heavy fish tank and cleaning changing the water. What are
some other good classroom pets?

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Dana /blockquote>

On 6/20/07, Robyn H wrote:
> I think one of the best classroom pets to have is a rat.
They
> do not bite. They can be held by each student. Require
just a
> medium cage, clean bedding, and a little food and water.
The
> kids love to take turns taking it home for the weekend, but
i...See More

Jul 6, 2007

mm /blockquote>

I am curious as to how you put the rat to sleep. Do you have the
vet do it? I always have gerbils in my classroom and they live
up to 3 years. When my last pair were almost 3 years ago, they
were weak and seemed very listless and sick for the last few
weeks until they finally died. (Fortunately it happened o...See More

Jul 7, 2007

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I have hermit crabs in my classroom. Since they are
inexpensive, i am going to auction them off to my students
to take home this year. First i need to send a letter to
parents asking for permission for their child to have one.
What all should i include in the letter? Basic care
instructions? Any ideas wo...See More

Hermit Crabs

by Meghan

May 14, 2007

Help With New Turtle

by Andee

May 15, 2007

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Hi,
Ive been looking for some kind of support with a new
turtle my daughter recieved as a gift. I know NOTHING
about turtles. Right now it's in a small habitat about
5x5 inches. The turtle is a red eared slider. Can anyone
give me any tips on taking care of this new pet? Thanks!!

Andee

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Gwen Bickel /blockquote>

On 5/15/07, Andee wrote:
> Hi,
> Ive been looking for some kind of support with a new
> turtle my daughter recieved as a gift. I know NOTHING
> about turtles. Right now it's in a small habitat about
> 5x5 inches. The turtle is a red eared slider. Can anyone
> give me any tips on taki...See More

Jun 25, 2007

Sel /blockquote>

I agree with the last post. I have a yellow belly turtle
named "Crush". I have had him for four years and he is huge.
He isn't much trouble at all and he is a character. The kids
love him and I am very attached. He does have a personality
and behaviors and routines that the kids really enjoy
observing. I...See More

Jul 1, 2007

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I will try to make this story as short as I possibly can.
We got a Red male betta, we call him Sparky, in February.
He was in a tiny tank and so we opted to purchase a 5
gallon for him a month ago to keep him happy. We did not
know about the nitrogen cycle at the time. He seemed sick
after the 1st week or 2 s...See More

Very Sick Betta Fish

by Ann

May 18, 2007

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Miss_Ellie /blockquote>

i would have to say that if there no improvement in the
betta's health with the current medication, clean out the
tank, give him fresh water and a little salt... but leave it
at that. two days later if tehre isn't much improvement try
the other meds... just remember, sometimes fisg get sick and
in an att...See More

Feb 25, 2008

doreen Hope betta is still alive. You are feeding your fish too often! A betta should eat about 4-5 pellets a day ONCE a day. Your ammonia levels are too high because of excess food and fish waste. Try scaling back on the food and you'll be fine.

On 2/25/08, Miss_Ellie wrote: > i would have to say that if there no improvement in the > bett...See MoreHope betta is still alive. You are feeding your fish too often! A betta should eat about 4-5 pellets a day ONCE a day. Your ammonia levels are too high because of excess food and fish waste. Try scaling back on the food and you'll be fine.

On 2/25/08, Miss_Ellie wrote: > i would have to say that if there no improvement in the > betta's health with the current medication, clean out the > tank, give him fresh water and a little salt... but leave it > at that. two days later if tehre isn't much improvement try > the other meds... just remember, sometimes fisg get sick and > in an attempt to help them, their owners tend > to "overmedicate" them and then they get even more sick and > sometimes they get depressed. slow down on the water changes > as this may overstress the poor guy and give him time to heal. > just don't overmedicate your fish... sometimes all they really > need are stress free time in a clean bowl with some salt. I > hope that your fish ends up ok. > > > > > > > > > > > > On 5/19/07, Ms Kapper wrote: >> On 5/18/07, Ann wrote: >>> I will try to make this story as short as I possibly can. >>> We got a Red male betta, we call him Sparky, in February. >>> He was in a tiny tank and so we opted to purchase a 5 >>> gallon for him a month ago to keep him happy. We did not >>> know about the nitrogen cycle at the time. He seemed sick >>> after the 1st week or 2 so in the 5 gallon tank, so I took >>> him out and put him in his tiny tank, cleaned out the 5 >>> gallon tank and then put him back in the 5 gallon tank with >>> conditioners, stress coat, stress zyme, aquarium salt, and >>> fed him 2-3 x's a day, blood worms, and flakes. >>> >>> After another week or 2 he began staying at the bottom of >>> the tank and rushing up for air. I bought water testing >>> kits for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and ph. The ammonia was >>> high, so I used ammolock and the ammonia level tested even >>> higher, the nitrite levels were in the .50-1.0 range. I >>> took Sparky to a local pet shop. The woman could not >>> understand why the ammonia was high and at the time, >>> neither could I, so she told me to completely change all >>> the water again and to treat the water with Prime and Tetra >>> Easy Balance with Nitraban. She also said to treat the fish >>> with BettaRemedy Fix, which I did in his small tank for 7 >>> days. He was much much better and was swimming around happy >>> and content. I cleaned out the 5 gallon tank, used the >>> Prime, and Tetra Easy Balance with Nitraban and aquarium >>> salt dissolved for 5 gallons. I also put in stress coat and >>> stress zyme and PH 7.0 for ph balance. I took out the >>> Whisper filter that came with the tank and put in a new >>> AquaClear Power Filter Cycle Guard with BioMax. >>> >>> The new filter sits too high on this tank because the frame >>> is made higher than normal with a tiny cut out made to hold >>> the Whisper filter that came with the tank. So, the way the >>> water pours into the tank, even on the lowest setting, like >>> a waterfall splashing in which may have stressed out the >>> Betta. When he swam under the current it would push him >>> downward. >>> >>> Once again, the ammonia levels started going up .25 to .50, >>> so i started doing 30&37; water changes in an attempt to not >>> allow the ammonia levels to sky rocket again. They stayed >>> down at .25 to .50 daily. This went on for about 5 days and >>> also during those days the ph kept going up so I kept >>> putting in the PH 7.0 to bring it back down to normal. I >>> have always had the tank heated and have kept the temp. >>> between 76-80. I tested the water 2x's a day PH, Ammonia >>> and Nitrite. Ph and ammonia at this point would go up, but >>> the nitrite stayed down to 0. On about the 4th day of doing >>> these water changes, Sparky got sick again and became >>> listless and would not even acknowledge his food in the >>> water. He began staying at the top of the water, sort of >>> floating listlessly, and seeming not to see anything. When >>> I used to approach the tank he used to swim over to me, but >>> now, he didn't budge. I felt awful. I took him out yet >>> again and put him in his tiny tank with dissolved aquarium >>> salt, stress coat, ph 7.0 and started using the Betta >>> Remedy Fix again. I have been using the Betta Remedy Fix >>> now for 5 days and no signs of getting better. He has not >>> eaten for the past 7 days. He hides now unlike the first >>> time he was sick. He hides wherever he can, by the heater, >>> by the thermometer, under the plant. When floating at the >>> top he seems to lose balance and begins to tilt over. It >>> seems as though there is no hope at this point and we are >>> all so very upset and so heartbroken that we may lose our >>> beautiful fish. We have become so so attached to him in the >>> short time we have had him and would hate to lose him. >>> >>> I was going to use some Methylene Blue, but don't know if I >>> can use it in the same water with the Betta Remedy Fix. We >>> don't know what to do. Please help!! >> >> >> >> Google for Betta problems etc. you will link up to experts

Sep 20, 2008

Dwarf frogs and bettas

by Casey

May 20, 2007

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I recently inherited a dwarf frog and I have many bettas
in containers and I was wondering if it was possible to
put a frog in 2 gallon tank with a betta?

Aimee /blockquote>

I'm not sure; do a quick web search. I think I have heard they're compatible.
aimee

On 5/20/07, Casey wrote:
> I recently inherited a dwarf frog and I have many bettas
> in containers and I was wondering if it was possible to
> put a frog in 2 gallon tank with a betta?

Jun 4, 2007