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Expert Profile: michael mccorry

Expertise: 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.

Experience in the area
I have been involved in Tropical Fish for over 30 years having bred or kept most everything that was out there at one time or annother. I have worked in several shops and managed several more, I have owned my own shop for over 12 years and currently maintain more than 3000gals of fresh water and saltwater fish, plants and invertabrates. I service tanks and respond to emergency calls. I advise on design, placement and impact of displays and custom design and install whatever the client wishes. I had a business within a business servicing systems for Dr;s,Offices, Restaurants, Hospitals, and private individuals.

Publications
TFH FAMA American Cichlid Association

Education/Credentials
I attended Clinton Comm. College and then went to work for the State of New York. I also recieved training in the unrelated field of Law Enforcement. I am a certified fish specialist both fresh and saltwater having attended seminars at the Backer Trade Shows in Atlantic City sanctioned by PPAC.

Awards and Honors
I have won awards from the New York State Dept of Education and from the Govenors Office for Business of the Year in the Northern Tier. I work as a consultant with the State assisting people who are starting a business.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 3740
Knowledge	9.79 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.69 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.90 Best of the best
Politeness	9.92 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		3
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		327

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/09/08
10	9	10	10	08/14/08
8	8	10	10	08/25/08
9	10	10	9	08/13/08
10	10	10	10	07/31/08

User Comments

Many thanx! - The 10-14 days seems to be the standard - remember, mine's been up for 5 weeks - I'll start your method right away and look for good
(Cindy on 09/09/08)

Thanks for the advise
(BOB on 08/14/08)

I think there might have been some confusion between the 2 different tanks. And I'm getting different advice regarding how best to keep Bettas
(Sandy on 08/25/08)

Thanks!
(Brandy on 07/31/08)

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Recent Answers from michael mccorry

2008-09-22 Water change: Andrea, water changes dilute the pollutants in the water and replace minerals etc. in a tank your size thats established I would not do 1/3 at a time rather do something like 20-25gals bi-weekly. there...

2008-09-08 How long does it take a tank to cycle: Cindy, there are a few variables here like population, tank size and feeding but all things being equal you are not in bad shape at this point. First, pay attention to the amount that you feed as this...

2008-08-21 Is my Guppy is dying?: Yael, yes the fish is dying. look close at the guppies as well as the sick one. If you see a white band or patch anywhere from the dorsal fin back to the caudel fin thats the end of them. it has no...

2008-08-21 aquarium: amit, no, use non iodized salt. Let me offer you a piece of advice. If you don;t want answers dont ask questions. Allow me to rate you. Gratitude-0 fish knowledge-0 interpersonal skills...

2008-08-14 canister as bio filter?: Bob, you can use one of the mags for a biofilter. leave out the carbon, put the exterior foam ring in place as it will stop the bio media pores from becoming clogged. dont change the foam as it will...