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Freshwater Aquarium/Expert Profile

Richard Hight

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 12/02/2009

Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

Many years of personal experience with fish and aquariums

Education/Credentials

High School Graduate

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Tyler	11/06/09	10	10	10	10	very quick and precise. thanks!
Randy	11/06/09	10	10	10	10	Much thanks for a very fast and .....
AspenWolfe	11/06/09	10	10	10	10	Outstanding fast response and very clear. Thanks!
Amy	11/05/09	7	6	10	10	Hi there Thanks for the prompt response! .....
carlos	11/03/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Richard Hight

2009-11-06 Beginner Fish:

Hi Tyler It greatly depends on what type of tank you want to keep. For a peaceful community tank, Zebra Danios and Whiteclouds make great starter fish. Tiger Barbs make good starters for a semi-aggressive

2009-11-06 Betta:

Hi Randy A 5 gallon is too small to add anyone with your Betta. A 10 gallon is the minimal size for a Betta with a few tankmates. Good choices for Betta tankmates include Dwarf Gourami, Mollies,

2009-11-06 Angels:

Hi AspenWolfe Angels should be kept in groups of at least 4 and should be the primary fish in the tank. I have an Angelfish tank that consists of 7 Angels, 1 Keyhole Cichlid, 1 Blue Gourami, 4 Congo

2009-11-04 My betta has some problems:

Hi Amy Darting around the tank is usually a sign of a parasite or bacterial infection. I would add 1 tsp of freshwater aquarium salt per gallon of water to his tank and try Pimafix. Follow the directions

2009-10-23 Fish compatibility?:

Hi Daniel The Gourami is actually going to get too big for your 10 gallon. You may want to reconsider the Gourami and get a few small peaceful fish. To answer your question, Mollies and Gouramis should

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