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Chris Robbins

U.S.

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returns 12/01/2012

Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

I worked in and managed my family's fish and pet and fish store for 26 years and maintained the 35 aquariums. My experience also has included in-home consultation and aquarium maintenance for my clients.

Education/Credentials

I have over 26 years of hands-on education and training in fish and aquariums.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

There is absolutely no substitute for good aquarium maintenance. No matter what kind of water conditioners or filter system you have, you must change 25% of the water at least every two weeks for healthy fish and aquarium.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Nancy	12/26/09	10	10	10
Chris	12/21/09	10	10	10	Chris seems to know what hes talking .....
Dimitri	12/16/09	10	10	10
Emily	12/10/09	10	10	10	You helped me alot thank you
Destiny	12/06/09	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Chris Robbins

2010-06-19 Bamboo Shrimp:

Hi Tim; He may just be hiding very well. Shrimp and crabs shed their outer skins as they grow and they need to hide because they are very vulnerable during that time. The new shell underneath is very

2010-02-01 55 and 37:

Hi Bradley; Dempseys and Texas cichlids may do okay together. Starting both as juveniles gives you the best chance. Provide plenty of hiding places in the form of rock caves and other structure.

2010-01-01 How harmful is soap, cleaning products, etc. to fish?:

Hi Dipan; Soap is very toxic to fish but I don't think you have to worry so much. You are doing fine with just basic washing and rinsing of hands and avoiding using equipment or buckets that have had

2009-12-23 Baby guppies:

Hi Emily; If their little mouths seem to be able to eat bigger food, just gradually give them larger flakes. Once they are a month or so old you can go to twice a day feedings. As far as guppies

2009-12-22 community fish ph question...:

Hi Nancy; I'm not sure, but it sounds like your tank has only been set up for a month? If so, it simply needs more time to break in. It can take up to 8 weeks complete a break-in period. Making large

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