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Benty

U.S.

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returns 08/01/2012

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GOT A QUESTION ABOUT:
Basic needs for specific fish, illnesses, best tankmates, breeding, water chemistry, tricks to safely cut corners, and/or “stupid” questions? Maybe I can help! :)
I like to explain why you do things in aquariums (like why to use spring instead of distilled, or what pH numbers mean, ect.) so you understand why and not just taking someone’s word for it. I also like giving answers where you have two choices so you can choose which is best for the time and money you can commit to your fish. I understand how tight money can be and how expensive fish related things get.

I will NEVER leave you with an “I don’t know.” Ever. I hate that. That would waste your time and that's just mean. :)

Puedo contestar tus preguntas en español también.

Experience in the area

I have had tropical fish since 1999. I currently have: a 55gal, ten 10gal, 3 five gallons, three 2gal, and a bunch of jars and bowls. At the time I'm typing this, I have: 14 angels, 13 goldfish, 73 bettas, 12 barbs, 5 catfish, too many guppies, 4 gouramis, 2 plecos, 10 loaches, bunch of swordtails, and probably a few others, lol.

I love to rescue fish. I've had everything from mutant danios, to one eyed goldfish, to my newest adoptee, a 2 year old betta with a MASSIVE tumor problem. He was brought to a pet shop and left there because the lady didn't know what to do with him. He's pretty scary looking. One of the guys at the store there I know let me have him. :D YAY! Elephant Man lives in a gallon bowl with pretty stones in my bathroom.

Plus!!!

I sell: veil, delta, halfmoon, plakat, and crowntail bettas as well as halfblack and blonde tuxedo fancy guppies. Ask me about it sometime.

Thanks for checking out my profile!

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope I get asked a few questions I don't know the answer to so I can learn too. THIS IS NOT AN OPEN CHALLENGE TO STUMP ME THOUGH, lol.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

I have learned tricks from betta breeders in Thailand and have good connections with a local fish shop here. I live by the beach and used to go snorkeling a lot before college started. I would go down to the Florida Keys and go out on a boat with my friends. I've gotten to swim with a 8ft. nurse shark, 2 manta rays, some sea turtles, and a whole bunch of other fish. The sunburn was worth it, lol.

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Recent Answers from Benty

2011-02-17 Fish for 5-gallon tank:

Ah, my two favorite kinds of fish. :) All goldfish will outgrow a 5 gallon tank very quickly. Most goldfish outgrow all but the largest tanks within a year. Depending on the type of goldfish, they can

2011-02-16 maine sand used in freshwater:

You sure can use it! Also remember that the sand leeches into the water and alters the pH higher. That's no problem with cichlids since they like high pH. About rocks, make sure they are not live rocks

2011-02-12 gourami's fry:

I've found it not too bard to change the breeding tank water if I cover a cup with a knee high. They are cheap panty hose. I get them from walmart and they are 30 cents for a pair. They are basicly a tube

2011-02-11 Betta Fish Behavior:

When a betta sits like that, they are exhausted and not happy. They are sleeping when they do that. Since they breathe air, it's easy for them to just lean up and breath while still being asleep. Perhaps

2011-02-10 Will dwarf gouramis spawn in hard water?:

Well first thing off, changing pH is not hard. (No pun intended.) I use a product called "Neutral Regulator" by Seachem that I just put a teaspoon per 10-20 gallons when I change and it's set. Water will

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