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Ron Coleman

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.83
  • Politeness 9.93
  • Response Time(hr) 35.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 83.5
  • Total Questions 8088
 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.

Will

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.66
  • Clarity of Response 9.72
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 40.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 135.7
  • Total Questions 1304
 I can answer questions relating to the scientific aspect of the hobby (fish ecology, biology, genetics, etc. ), aquacultural and breeding aspects, and have experience with nearly all "brackish" fish in the trade. I also have lots of experience breeding fish, like angelfish, tetras, cichlids, and various livebearers. I also have lots of experience with many freshwater fish, especially "monster" fish, like stingrays, arowana and Saratoga, cichlids, catfish, etc. Please ask questions about anything except for true saltwater (reef) tanks.

Tina Beatty- Quiao

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.67
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 53.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 23.5
  • Total Questions 658
 I can answer all questions about chemistry of water and I would say, I am familiar with almost all diseases of fresh and saltwater fish. I have had my 125 tropical salt and 45 agressive for yrs. I managed a petshop for five years and I am a petcare specialist for a large petchain now. I love my animals. I love this kind of work. Helping people keep their fish sucessfully is so rewarding to me.

Jaymie Johnson

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 9.92
  • Response Time(hr) 9.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.8
  • Total Questions 1190
 I have 30+ years experience in freshwater aquariums, including the 23 years I was in the Marine Corps. I am very knowledgeable in fresh water aquariums and can answer any question regarding them. Currently I am breeding Betta's and can answer any question that pertains to them. I am very knowledgeable in the cycling of an aquarium from start to finish. I know all about filters, and currently make my own. If I do not know the answer to your question, I will research it and give you the information that I find. I am also knowledgeable in freshwater diseases and can tell you what needs to be done to treat them.FYI......I am male not female. Don't let the name fool ya. lol

Brian McGuire

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 8.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.0
  • Total Questions 6
 I am able to answer a wide variety of questions related to the maintenance of both fresh and salt water aquarium livestock. I have kept and bred many "oddball" and North American native species.

Richard Hight

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 02/15/2012
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 8.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.8
  • Total Questions 841
 I own and maintain several freshwater aquariums from 2 to 180 gallon. I can answer most questions about freshwater aquariums, including setup, cycling, maintenance, compatible 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 and have experience with most freshwater community fish, South American Cichlids and African Cichlids. If I don't know the answer to your question, I'll do research to find the best answer for you. I don't answer questions about Goldfish or keeping Goldfish with Tropical Fish. I also don't answer questions about keeping crustaceans (shrimp, snails, crabs etc) with Tropical Fish, nor questions about saltwater fish or aquariums. I'm not available to answer questions on weekends, this is when I do maintenance on my own tanks.

Recent Answers

2012-02-09 My blue circhlid seems ill:

Hi Salma,     You really should be cleaning your tank more often than that.  I highly recommend changing 25% of the water once a week, every week.        I suspect your cichlid is being picked on by the

2012-02-09 strange acting fish:

Barbara, Your first problem is a common one. Goldfish need big water. That is way too many goldies for a 20 gallon tank. A healthy goldfish kept in the correct conditions can live over twenty year, I also

2012-02-08 Unsure if my betta is sick... Please help!:

Natalie,   The reason he built the nests at the heater and wrapped himself around it is because it is the warmest part of the tank. The further away from the heater, the cooler the water. With having 2

2012-02-07 Unsure if my betta is sick... Please help!:

Natalie,      It is good that you moved him, and I thinking the heater might not be working right. Do you have a thermometer that goes into the tank to see just how warm the water is? In the smaller tanks

2012-02-07 Female Betta Problems:

Sasha,  Do they have a heater? If they do, what is it set at? If they don't, then they need to have one. Try an Epson salt bath for the female. Dissolve 1 teaspoon Epson salt to one gallon of water. Make

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