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Ron Coleman U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.84 Clarity of Response 9.83 Timeliness 9.75 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 6742	I am an expert on cichlid fishes, particularly New World cichlids. My broader expertise includes the behavior, ecology and reproduction of fishes in general. (I am NOT an expert on Goldfish). Please do not use abbreviations, such as "my GT has a swollen eye" because I don't know what a "GT" is. The more clearly you can explain your question, the better chance I have of understanding what it is that you seek. I keep fishes both as a scientist and as a hobbyist and I currently maintain about 140 aquariums.
Tom Lee U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.96 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.84 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 505	Experience of keeping everything from common Goldfish through to Tatia Reticulata all the to Tetradoan Suvatti. I'm good with Catfish, Goldfish, Puffers and small shoaling fish. Plus I'm based in the UK so any British questioners stop here.
Lauren U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.73 Clarity of Response 9.72 Timeliness 9.81 Politeness 9.84 Total Questions 320	I can answer all questions on breeding and caring for fry from any type of fish, water quality, testing and altering the pH value, toxins, foods and feeding advice, live, frozen, kitchen and other foods that are suitable for your aquarium fish, causes of diseases and how to cure them, where to place aquariums, setting up aquariums, aquatic plants, general information, fish anatomy, calculations and imperial to metric conversions. I can also tell you the origins, compatibility with other fish, adult size's, ease of keeping out of 10, diet requirements, pH range and temperature ranges on all fish. I can't answer any questions about salt water aquariums. Any questions I struggle with I will be willing to give an educated answer from research.
Will U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.72 Clarity of Response 9.86 Timeliness 9.74 Politeness 9.95 Total Questions 596	If you have questions on aquarium DIY or big fish (especially freshwater stingrays and arowana), ask me. I can answer questions on any tropical freshwater fish other than African cichlids. My passion is for "Monster Fish" (Super big fish) and I am especialy good at New World cichlds including discus, peacock bass and angel fish. I am also good at plants diseases, tank setup, and breeding of South American fish. If i don't know the answer to a question, i am willing to do research. I'm not an expert on goldfish, but I will answer questions on them if needed. My internet connection has bean faulty for a while and It may take me a while to respond. Please no urgent questions until I fix this problem.
Lynda Canada On Vacation returns 11/25/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.89 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 9.92 Total Questions 2313	I can help you with cichlids, african cichlids, betta fish. I have bred most of them, including the Discus, and Angel Fish, and Rams. I have also bred many african cichlids. I have bred bettas too...well I am a fish nut! I can help you with most diseases, and have experience in setting up a tank. I can tell you tricks on keeping your water alkaline without products. I also speak and write french. I have experience with salt water fish, but would rather not get into that field. Please when writing to me, give me detailed information. The size of your tank, your water chemistry, etc. The more I know, the more I can help you. I cannot guess at what you have, so please give me information and I will do my outmost to help you with any question you ask me. Please do not ask me questions on Goldfish, mollies, platies, and guppies. Lynda
Richard Hight U.S. On Vacation returns 12/02/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.87 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 9.95 Politeness 9.93 Total Questions 551	I own several freshwater aquariums from 10 to 125 gallon. When provided with the correct information and detail, I can answer most questions about freshwater aquariums. Set up, cycling, maintenance, likely and unlikely tank mates, feeding. Moving? I've moved fish both across town and across the country and can help you get your little aquatic friends to their new home safely. I know about most freshwater tropical fish and some Cichlids including Angels, Bettas, Blood Parrots, Brichardi Cichlids, Cory Cats, Danios, Farlowella Cat, Gouramis, Green Severum, Guppies, Kribensis Cichlids, Mollies, Oscars, Platys, Swordtails, Tetras, Tiger Barbs & Uaru Cichlid to name several I currently own. If I don't know the answer to your question, I will certainly do research and find the best answer for you. If I don't know the answer and unable to find it, I'll tell you. I will not give it my best shot or an educated guess as this could potentially put your pets in danger. I am NOT an expert with Goldfish, Koi, Cod, or Frogs etc. I also cannot answer any questions about saltwater fish or aquariums.
Stacey U.S. On Vacation returns 11/27/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.81 Timeliness 9.94 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 553	I will answer all questions as best I can, and if I am unsure of the answer, I will be willing to do research. I can answer questions about tetras, especially neon tetras. I can also answer questions on common diseases and parasites and how to treat them, and tank setups, maintenance, and cleaning. I can provide info. on cichlids (including breeding), goldfish, raising and breeding fancy guppies, and feeding your fish. If I don’t know the answer to your question, I will research and tell you my findings.
Chris Robbins U.S. On Vacation returns 11/30/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 9.91 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 4597	I have 25+ years of personal experience as a pet store employee and manager in the family pet store business. The main part of our business was Freshwater Fish. I can answer questions on; Fish care, diseases, parasites and fish identification, feeding your fish, breeding and sexing your fish, setting up your aquarium, cleaning your aquarium, and "what`s this weird stuff in my tank/on my fish" questions. I am not an African Cichlid expert, Plant expert or Brackish Expert. No Pond or Saltwater Questions Please.

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Recent Answers

2009-11-20 My betta has SBD and is floating on his side :(:

do you have a filter?? SWIM BLADDER DISEASE Symptoms: Erratic Swimming Position Loss of equilibrium Fish will be unable to maintain buoyancy Swim Bladder Disease General Description

2009-11-20 breeding swordtails:

how old are they? usually they look female and then as they get older they look male, and then you know...depending on the fish breed, but can be as long as 6 months... sometime though, males are known

2009-11-19 Spots on my goldfish:

ahhh i know what it is!! goldfish are born black, then they usually go orange (i breed them)and the balck grows out so the eventually just the fins are black, then that grows out, anyway while this is

2009-11-19 Spots on my goldfish:

10 gallons will be too small when the goldies get bigger, but for now they should be ok... never add warm water to cold water, it take out all the oxygen in the cold water and can kill your fish (i

2009-11-19 Dead Fish:

Hi Jason, They shouldn't make you sick unless you eat them. Use a net and you should be fine. Wash the net thoroughly after you are done, and hang it up to dry completely. -- Ron rcoleman@cichlidresearch