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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Michael Freynet U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.78 Clarity of Response 9.86 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 415	I can answer most questions on freshwater aquariums involving the biological cycle, live plants, fish compatibility, stocking quantity, feeding, filtration, aeration, water chemistry, and cleaning. I am still learning about some certain diseases and parasites but am more than willing to research any questions that I do not know.
Chris Robbins U.S. On Vacation returns 11/30/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.94 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.95 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 2474	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, not a Plant expert and not a Brackish setup expert. No Pond or Saltwater Questions Please.
Richard Hight U.S. On Vacation returns 12/02/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 592	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.
Nathan Canada On Vacation returns 12/12/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.94 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 538	I can answer all questions related to freshwater aquariums. If I am not available because I am maxed out, you can find me on the Aquarium Plants category. Fish care, fish behavior, feeding, breeding, and diseases are my specialty. To be specific, I am most familiar (though I am familiar with most species) with Livebearers, Tetras, Barbs, Danios, Loaches, Goldfish, Angelfish (freshwater), Catfish (corydoras, plecos, etc.), Bettas, shrimp, and even snails. I can help out with new tank setups, the cycling process (nitrogen cycle), acclimation of fish, and general care. I can also answer questions regarding many species of freshwater plants, including fish compatibility with plants. Additionally, I can lend a hand when it comes to aquarium support equipment questions, such as those regarding filters, heaters, lighting, and thermometers. Questions about aquarium water conditioners and products are also accepted. I will try to answer your question to the best of my abilities, and if I do not know an answer, I will do my best to find out. I do not have much experience in saltwater aquariums, or pressurized CO2 systems, so I cannot answer any such questions. Best wishes, and good luck to your fish!
michael mccorry U.S. On Vacation returns 12/04/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.80 Clarity of Response 9.71 Timeliness 9.91 Politeness 9.92 Total Questions 361	I can answer questions concerning tanks, setup, display, maintence,filters, heaters, substrates, CO2 Systems, lighting, arrangements. Also water quality, chemical makeup and altering water parameters. I can advise on fish selection, how to arrange the tank to minimize aggression, water parameters for specific fish, breeding and raisning fry. Feeding and nutrition. Lighting both flourescent and metal halide and everything in between Plants, selection, lighting and feeding requirements, CO2 Systems, and substrate selection as well as what plants will work with what fish. Heating, and cooling the tank. Automating certain functions and what maintenence is necesssary to keep things looking good. Fish diseases their diagnosis and treatment. As well as other topics related to the hobby.
Karen Fields U.S. Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.93 Clarity of Response 9.95 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 4407	I own and maintain a large number of tanks with many various tropical fish species. During my fishkeeping past I have learned a lot of the myths and truths about tropical fish care. Currently I keep a wide range of species and have a lot of experience in; Severum cichlids, gouramis, platies, goldfish, bettas, tetras, paradise fish, Angelfish, Corydoras catfish, and many others as well as a couple of years with brackish water. If you have a question on tropical fish keeping I`ll be sure to answer it in the simplest way I can, and if I don`t know the answer, I`ll research the answer for you. Happy fish keeping!
Nicole Putnam U.S. Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.96 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 1276	I have kept between 4-8 aquariums at a time for over 7 years. I can answer most questions on freshwater tropical fish and goldfish, if I am provided with sufficient data! Pond questions, brackish questions and planted tank questions are not my expertise so I will probably refer you to other websites and/or forums if you ask me these. You can also find me on the Wet Web Media forum - check out the Freshwater Fish section, where I am a moderator.

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Recent Answers

2009-11-17 blacklight:

Hi Mike, 1. A blacklight will have zero bad effects on your aquarium. So using it at night would be just fine. 2. I'm not sure exactly as there are many species of water wisteria. Unless they are blocking

2009-11-16 new tank:

Hi Ken, Your water is reading fine except for your toxicity. How long has your tank been set up and how many fish are in it right now? Make sure you are not adding too many fish too soon and are doing

2009-11-15 sick convict cichild:

Hi Margaret, I would have to speculate either he has an infection in his swim bladder that caused it to bloat up or the fish is constipated. Try feeding de-shelled thawed peas to relieve constipation

2009-11-14 cloudy water:

Hi Gwen, This is what I would do. Do 30-35% water changes once every week. Change out your carbon filters every 2-4 weeks and no sooner than that. You need to let your tank cycle right now which means