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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
I have had aquariums all my life and have had many different types of fish.
The only education I have is from both raising the fish and reading everything I can find about them.
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Yazmin, He is just a picky eater. With the pellets, you can try soaking them for awhile so they are softer for him. The flakes are really not the best food to be giving him. He can go for 14 days
Marlene, The first problem is the tank size. You should have your fancy goldfish in a tank no smaller than 20 gallons with a filter that is for a larger tank. You are having a few problems. Because
Dianna, If the tank is for a Betta, no salt should be used. He is a fresh water fish. If you are using salt to help an injury or illness then the ratio is 1 teaspoon per gallon of water or 1 tablespoon
The tank you are asking about is not big enough for the fish you have in it. The sharks, which sound like Bala sharks get 14 inches and sometimes longer. The minimum size tank for one is 75 gallon (300
Irene, The best way to move the tanks, is during a water change. Since your original tank is only 10 gallons, it won't be too hard to move it. The best way is to remove no more than 50% of the water
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