My guppy looks like she is sick she isnt swimming very well and has a cotton looking thing on her side...Its pretty big and looks like she is even bleeding but im not sure. What is it and what can i treat her? She is a fancy guppy...Thnx for the help!
I would get an antibiotic from the pet store (maracyn 2 or tetracycline) to treat her. If the tank is filtered, you'll need to remove the carbon from it. At the very least, you can buy aquarium salt from the pet store and give her tank 1/2 teaspoon aquarium salt per gallon of water. Keep the tank clean-- do lots of water changes (every couple of days). Let me know if you have other ??s aimee
On 8/26/07, Help pls wrote: > My guppy looks like she is sick she isnt swimming very > well and has a cotton looking thing on her side...Its > pretty big and looks like she is even bleeding but im not > sure. What is it and what can i treat her? She is a fancy > guppy...Thnx for the help!
Our lhasa apso/bichon who is 17 has not eaten for the past 2 days. She is drinking lots of water but, she is small already and her bones are sticking out. Vomited yellow stuff last night? Does anyone know how I may get solid food into her? Please I am very desperate!! Will take her to the vet but in the mean time if anyone has ANY advice let me know. Thank you Richard
On 8/30/07, olive wrote: > On 8/30/07, Richard -Ford wrote: >> Our lhasa apso/bichon who is 17 has not eaten for the past >> 2 days. She is drinking lots of water but, she is small >> already and her bones are sticking out. Vomited yellow >> stuff last night? Does anyone know how I may get solid >> food into her? Please I am very desperate!! Will take her >> to the vet but in the mean time if anyone has ANY advice >> let me know. >> Thank you Richard >>put some treats in the cage mixed with it's regular food
lhasa apso/bichon :After the vet visit she started eating little chicken soup ,he gave her IV for the day and some pills for stomach ,but in the night she had a stool of blackness and runny ,at the end their was blood mixed and some spot drips ,then she went back to sleep and was good this morning ,todasy we find out about the blood work ,will let you know ,thanks for the concern .PS:will try some treats today also........Thanks Richard N Pudgy .
I purchased a new betta, he is a crowntail. I have had him for about a week, this is the 4th one that I have had over the course of many years. He is in a 2 gallon tank on my desk at work.
He seems to be always rubbing himself on the pepples on the bottom of the tanks. I this normal behavior or is something wrong with him? I have never had another one do this.
My petsmart did not have the blue or green stuff. She was going to sell me a product that contained Melaleuca and then she noticed that the Betta Fix Remedy contained the same ingrdient so she sold me that and said it would be the same thing. Is she correct?
I was going to add it this morning. I added a tsp of salt yesterday, I was going to see how he did with that. He does not rub on the rocks all the time just now and then.
On 9/06/07, Aimee wrote: > Hi Chris, > > I would do 1-2 water changes each month. I would add 1/2 teaspoon water per > gallon (or 1/4 per 1/2 gallon) when you do each change. You will get up to > concentration after a couple of months (no need to throw in 2 gallons worth- 1tsp- > at once, but you could-- just don't overdose the salt). The salt will help kill some of > those parasites, though-- so you could just add it over the next couple of days or so. > Or-- when you do each change while medicating, before a redose of med. Did you > get the maracide or malachite green or methelyne blue? Be patient-- it works. > aimee > > > On 9/06/07, chris wrote: >> So how often do I add the salt? Just when I do a water change >> or more often. I change the water about every month to month >> and half. >> >> >> On 9/04/07, Aimee wrote: >>> Hi Chris, >>> >>> Sounds like he got "stressed" from the transfer into his new >> tank. This >>> happened to several of mine. He is scratching himself >> because he has some tiny >>> (invisible) parasites which have attached themselves to his >> skin. When he was >>> transferred, he may have gotten stressed and when this >> happens, their slime >>> coat (a protective film layer on his skin) breaks down. >> This allows tiny parasites >>> in the water to attack him. You need to buy some methelyne >> blue (maracide is a >>> good product) or malachite green-- these dyes (used with >> dosage as >>> instructed)-- will kill the parasites. Remove the carbon >> from his filter when you >>> treat. You can start by doing a small water change (you >> should never change >>> more than 20&37; of his water at once)-- add 1/2 teaspoon >> aquarium salt per >>> gallon of water (this will help bring down the parasite >> count, too). Salt at this >>> dosage is good to have in the tank always anyway. >>> >>> Let me know if you have other ??s It may take 10 days or so >> for him to be back >>> to normal, but he will. >>> Aimee >>> >>> On 9/01/07, chris wrote: >>>> I purchased a new betta, he is a crowntail. I have had >>>> him for about a week, this is the 4th one that I have had >>>> over the course of many years. He is in a 2 gallon tank >>>> on my desk at work. >>>> >>>> He seems to be always rubbing himself on the pepples on >>>> the bottom of the tanks. I this normal behavior or is >>>> something wrong with him? I have never had another one do >>>> this. >>>> >>>> Thanks
No, the malaleuca is a homeopathic type of remedy-- doesn't work (I wouldn't count on it to). The Betta Fix has malaleuca or the dye? You may try copper sulfate (coppersafe is a product that may be used). BUT- the maracide works great. I would try to find it if he's still itchy looking (acting)-- you can buy it online- petsmart and petco carry it.
aimee
On 9/07/07, chris wrote: > My petsmart did not have the blue or green stuff. She was going > to sell me a product that contained Melaleuca and then she noticed > that the Betta Fix Remedy contained the same ingrdient so she sold > me that and said it would be the same thing. Is she correct? > > I was going to add it this morning. I added a tsp of salt > yesterday, I was going to see how he did with that. He does not > rub on the rocks all the time just now and then. > > On 9/06/07, Aimee wrote: >> Hi Chris, >> >> I would do 1-2 water changes each month. I would add 1/2 > teaspoon water per >> gallon (or 1/4 per 1/2 gallon) when you do each change. You > will get up to >> concentration after a couple of months (no need to throw in 2 > gallons worth- 1tsp- >> at once, but you could-- just don't overdose the salt). The > salt will help kill some of >> those parasites, though-- so you could just add it over the next > couple of days or so. >> Or-- when you do each change while medicating, before a redose > of med. Did you >> get the maracide or malachite green or methelyne blue? Be > patient-- it works. >> aimee >> >> >> On 9/06/07, chris wrote: >>> So how often do I add the salt? Just when I do a water change >>> or more often. I change the water about every month to month >>> and half. >>> >>> >>> On 9/04/07, Aimee wrote: >>>> Hi Chris, >>>> >>>> Sounds like he got "stressed" from the transfer into his new >>> tank. This >>>> happened to several of mine. He is scratching himself >>> because he has some tiny >>>> (invisible) parasites which have attached themselves to his >>> skin. When he was >>>> transferred, he may have gotten stressed and when this >>> happens, their slime >>>> coat (a protective film layer on his skin) breaks down. >>> This allows tiny parasites >>>> in the water to attack him. You need to buy some methelyne >>> blue (maracide is a >>>> good product) or malachite green-- these dyes (used with >>> dosage as >>>> instructed)-- will kill the parasites. Remove the carbon >>> from his filter when you >>>> treat. You can start by doing a small water change (you >>> should never change >>>> more than 20&37; of his water at once)-- add 1/2 teaspoon >>> aquarium salt per >>>> gallon of water (this will help bring down the parasite >>> count, too). Salt at this >>>> dosage is good to have in the tank always anyway. >>>> >>>> Let me know if you have other ??s It may take 10 days or so >>> for him to be back >>>> to normal, but he will. >>>> Aimee >>>> >>>> On 9/01/07, chris wrote: >>>>> I purchased a new betta, he is a crowntail. I have had >>>>> him for about a week, this is the 4th one that I have had >>>>> over the course of many years. He is in a 2 gallon tank >>>>> on my desk at work. >>>>> >>>>> He seems to be always rubbing himself on the pepples on >>>>> the bottom of the tanks. I this normal behavior or is >>>>> something wrong with him? I have never had another one do >>>>> this. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks
We have a hermit crab that has started to smell. I'm unsure if it is molting or if it is dead. It's small so I thought it would live for quite awhile. If it is just molting how long should I give it? It's been 2 days now. Thanks
On 9/08/07, liz wrote: > Anyone know how hard/easy bearded dragons are to keep?
We haven't killed ours yet. As long as you feed it every couple of days and clean the cage it is pretty easy. My twelve year old picked it up pretty quick.
I have been given a 10 gal. fish tank to use in my K classroom. It has a lighted hood and blue round stones to use on the bottom. That's it. I know I'll need a filter. What kind do you suggest? I've seen the reg. ones that hook to the back of the tank, but someone mentioned the bottom filters. Which is better/easier to clean and operate? My next purchase I think would be a heater. Again your experience in this area is greatly appreciated! Last but not least, the fish! What types "swim" well together and yet are interesting and colorful? Thanks for allowing all these beginner questions. The kids are so excited,so I want to do this right! Jeannie
For a ten gallon tank in a heated classroom, I would suggest NOT using a heater. I over filter my tanks and they stay looking better. In otherwords I use a 20 gallon filter for a 10 gallon tank. Algae grows really fast in a 10 gal tank.
I have both under gravel and a back filter in my tank. The undergravel keeps the environment balanced, the back filter keeps the water clear and is easier to change.
My tank is 20 gallons, and I don't bother with water check or any of that because my tank is healthy and overfiltered.
10 gallon tanks go bad really quickly, watch carefully. Don't use goldfish, they are filthy.
Buy some tetras, a SMALL angel fish (no bigger than a nickel), and a small pacostomus (sp). 10 inches of fish is maximum for a 10 gallon tank. I also have a small african frog that is sort of fun. A small cave or "hiding place" is fun for shy guys.
I also have a bubbler that is in the back of the tank.
Thanks Paula and Diane for your great advice! Since I posted earlier,I had a dad who came to our bach to school night offer to set up the tank for our class!( I'm so grateful and excited!) He asked me what type of fish I wanted and I mentioned the fact about Goldfish being " practical" should an unexpected loss occur,but that they tend to be dirty.He mentioned Mickey Mouse fish? Have either of you ever had these in your tank? I so appreciate your feedback. My kids are very excited! Paula, does the small african frog just live on the bottom? I would guess he requires different food. How do you keep the fish from eating his food? These may be silly questions, but I am very new to the world of fish! Thanks, Jeannie
On 9/16/07, paula wrote: > For a ten gallon tank in a heated classroom, I would suggest > NOT using a heater. I over filter my tanks and they stay > looking better. In otherwords I use a 20 gallon filter for > a 10 gallon tank. Algae grows really fast in a 10 gal tank. > > I have both under gravel and a back filter in my tank. The > undergravel keeps the environment balanced, the back filter > keeps the water clear and is easier to change. > > My tank is 20 gallons, and I don't bother with water check > or any of that because my tank is healthy and overfiltered. > > 10 gallon tanks go bad really quickly, watch carefully. > Don't use goldfish, they are filthy. > > Buy some tetras, a SMALL angel fish (no bigger than a > nickel), and a small pacostomus (sp). 10 inches of fish is > maximum for a 10 gallon tank. I also have a small african > frog that is sort of fun. A small cave or "hiding place" is > fun for shy guys. > > I also have a bubbler that is in the back of the tank. > > paula
Ok, the tank isn't that big, a 10 gallon aquarium. I got from a friend some mosquitofish, but they look very boring in my classroom aquarium. So, today I went and bought a betta. How do I transfer the betta in the tank with as little stress as possible?
Thanks for your message. You seem to be an expert on bettas. Have you had them for long?
I believe I got my betta safely in the tank. I still have some mosquitofish too. He tried to eat some of the tiny mosquitofish babies (might have succeeded too), but that didn't really worry me. Now, after a week in the tank, I have noticed that the betta eats some of the food I put there (flakes and pellets), but spits them always out. What is that about? Otherwise he seems to swim normally, rests under plants and comes up to the surface when I start feeding them.
Thanks.
On 9/24/07, Aimee wrote: > I had a betta in a 10 gallon tank, solo. It was great for him. Give him plenty of > tall, soft plants to "rest" on. While doing the transfer, I would place his cup (if > he's still in it) into the tank for a while, then let some water from the tank into > the cup and slowly (really slowly) submerge the cup fully. The bag method > (baggie) is also good, but any transfer is stressful. He may be affected, or > maybe not. You'll notice him swimming erratically (as if itching), for several > days if he has stressed enough to break down his slime coat and become > exposed to invisible parasites in the water. > It's tricky. The slower the better. > Hope that helps (or that you already made a successful transfer). > aimee > > > On 9/20/07, don't know anything about fish wrote: >> Ok, the tank isn't that big, a 10 gallon aquarium. I got >> from a friend some mosquitofish, but they look very boring >> in my classroom aquarium. So, today I went and bought a >> betta. How do I transfer the betta in the tank with as >> little stress as possible? >> >> What else should I think of? >> >> Thanks for your help.
Great the transfer went well! I never had mine in with other fish. Just one betta per 5 and 10 gallon tank (each)! I had 20 tanks at one time ("rescued" a bunch) and finally, realized I cannot save every betta from their tiny cups and that they are a lot of work to keep healthy, so I now have none! They lived between less than one year to 3 years at most. My last one died a few months ago.
If your betta spits out food-- he doesn't like it. Hikari biogold betta pellets seem to be the best for them. All of mine liked those (and disliked other brands). They're small enough for them as well, that they work well. Feed between 4-8 pellets per day (4 twice a day or a few more if feeding only once per day). They are good over- eaters! If they eat too much, they become stopped up and then you'll have to feed him peas or stop feeding for a few days! You'll know if you over-feed. He'll have a belly and may even have difficulty staying at the top or may bob at the top and be unable to swim down!
Any other ??s feel free to ask. I have dealt with a # of diseases with these fish as they're so sensitive! Take care, Aimee
On 9/28/07, he is in the tank! wrote: > Thanks for your message. You seem to be an expert on bettas. > Have you had them for long? > > I believe I got my betta safely in the tank. I still have some > mosquitofish too. He tried to eat some of the tiny mosquitofish > babies (might have succeeded too), but that didn't really worry > me. Now, after a week in the tank, I have noticed that the betta > eats some of the food I put there (flakes and pellets), but > spits them always out. What is that about? Otherwise he seems to > swim normally, rests under plants and comes up to the surface > when I start feeding them. > > Thanks. > > > > > On 9/24/07, Aimee wrote: >> I had a betta in a 10 gallon tank, solo. It was great for > him. Give him plenty of >> tall, soft plants to "rest" on. While doing the transfer, I > would place his cup (if >> he's still in it) into the tank for a while, then let some > water from the tank into >> the cup and slowly (really slowly) submerge the cup fully. > The bag method >> (baggie) is also good, but any transfer is stressful. He may > be affected, or >> maybe not. You'll notice him swimming erratically (as if > itching), for several >> days if he has stressed enough to break down his slime coat > and become >> exposed to invisible parasites in the water. >> It's tricky. The slower the better. >> Hope that helps (or that you already made a successful transfer). >> aimee >> >> >> On 9/20/07, don't know anything about fish wrote: >>> Ok, the tank isn't that big, a 10 gallon aquarium. I got >>> from a friend some mosquitofish, but they look very boring >>> in my classroom aquarium. So, today I went and bought a >>> betta. How do I transfer the betta in the tank with as >>> little stress as possible? >>> >>> What else should I think of? >>> >>> Thanks for your help.
i recently bought a male crown tail betta. ive had him for about over 3 months now, i use tap water, clean it with betta plus. i recently noticed he's been laying on the gravel alot not as active as he use to be, i also noticed some ick so i bought Ick Guard and Betta Fix Remedy. Its been almost a week and a half with the ick treatment, i followed intructions to remove 25% of the water and replace it with botlle water. My betta is still laying around, the spots have cleared but hes still not active, lays around and eats once in a while, hes loosing alot of weight and this betta LOVES food so i dont know whats wrong with him, i noticed hes got a bit of fin rot but the betta fix remedy is clearing that up. So what do you think is wrong with my pour CrownTail ?
Sometimes their illnesses are hard to diagnose, but the best you can do is use a good all-around (gram negative) antibiotic. I recommend Maracyn 2 or tetracycline). These are sold at the local pet stores and online. I believe the bettafix is a homeopathic type of medicine (which isn't really a medication at all).
I also recommend that you add 1/2 teaspoon aquarium salt per gallon of water as the salt helps rid of the bad bacteria.
Let me know if you have other??s
aimee
n 10/18/07, t.a wrote: > i recently bought a male crown tail betta. ive had him for > about over 3 months now, i use tap water, clean it with > betta plus. i recently noticed he's been laying on the > gravel alot not as active as he use to be, i also noticed > some ick so i bought Ick Guard and Betta Fix Remedy. Its > been almost a week and a half with the ick treatment, i > followed intructions to remove 25&37; of the water and replace > it with botlle water. My betta is still laying around, the > spots have cleared but hes still not active, lays around > and eats once in a while, hes loosing alot of weight and > this betta LOVES food so i dont know whats wrong with him, > i noticed hes got a bit of fin rot but the betta fix remedy > is clearing that up. So what do you think is wrong with my > pour CrownTail ?
My new Betta Fish won't swallow his food, he spits it out and won't swallow his food. Is he being picky or is he sick? He is healthy, active and has good color, he holds his fins high but has not swallowed his food for s week.
Have you tried changing the water? Sometimes fish won't eat when the water chemistry is off.
On 11/29/07, Justine wrote: > My fish has been eating the same food for a long time, and > now he refuses! He keeps spitting it out.. I'm worried, he > seems much less active then normal... > > On 10/20/07, Bill Whipple wrote: >> My new Betta Fish won't swallow his food, he spits it out >> and won't swallow his food. Is he being picky or is he >> sick? He is healthy, active and has good color, he holds >> his fins high but has not swallowed his food for s week.
On 10/24/07, Aimee wrote: you should try to change tthe kind of food u gife it > Bettas are picky eaters. Try the smaller Hikari BioGold Betta pellets. They are a hit > for most bettas. > > aimee > > > On 10/23/07, Bill wrote: >> On 10/20/07, Bill Whipple wrote: >>> My new Betta Fish won't swallow his food, he spits it out >>> and won't swallow his food. Is he being picky or is he >>> sick? He is healthy, active and has good color, he holds >>> his fins high but has not swallowed his food for s week. >> >> Our Betta looks and acts very healthy, his color great, >> interest in food great. He puts the food in his mouth and >> then spits it out, can he possibly be getting some nutrients >> each time? Can he have a swallowing block or tumor? >> Originally when we first bought him he swallowed his food >> and left poop in the bowl which we cleaned up immediately. >> Was he spoiled by the people in the pet shop possibly giving >> him live food? We thonk we may get the dried krill to see if >> he likes this... how much can a fish vet cost?
My betta appears to be healthy, he lives in a tank he's been happy with for years that I clean regularly. He seems to be happy and healthy, but lately he can't eat his food. I feed him "baby betta pellets" which he's always devoured before. When I drop the pellets in, he strikes at them as usual, but he can't get them! He tries and tries, but he can't hit them now. I know he's not blind, he get excited when he sees me pick up the pellet package and looks to the top to see where they land and float, but the poor little guy just can't hit them. He hasn't been able to eat for a week now, what to do?
Are his eyes bulging at all? They do, anyway, as a betta, but are they popping out at all? I think he may have a little popeye. This is often a bacterial infection in the eye which can be treated with an antibiotic like maracyn 2 or tetracycline.
See if it improves in the next couple of days. If not, you may consider medicating.
Let me know if you have other ??s aimee
On 10/22/07, Susan wrote: > My betta appears to be healthy, he lives in a tank he's > been happy with for years that I clean regularly. He seems > to be happy and healthy, but lately he can't eat his food. > I feed him "baby betta pellets" which he's always devoured > before. When I drop the pellets in, he strikes at them as > usual, but he can't get them! He tries and tries, but he > can't hit them now. I know he's not blind, he get excited > when he sees me pick up the pellet package and looks to > the top to see where they land and float, but the poor > little guy just can't hit them. He hasn't been able to eat > for a week now, what to do?
Hello,
I would get an antibiotic from the pet store (maracyn 2 or tetracycline) to treat
her. If the tank is filtered, you'll need to remove the carbon from it. At the very
least, you can buy aquarium salt from the pet store and give her tank 1/2
teaspoon aquarium salt per gallon of water. Keep the tank...See More