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Freshwater Aquarium/Expert Profile
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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arron | 02/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Diane Sanor | 01/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I am sorry in the delay to ..... |
| Diane Sanor | 12/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I so appreicate Michael Mcorry's knowledge and ..... |
| Angel | 07/10/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much. The advice is really ..... |
| erica w | 03/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from michael mccorry
2012-02-02 Killing pests:
Arron, the worms are there due to excessive organics and as you mentioned prob came in on the plants, same with the snails. When you mention soil, do you have a peat, dirt, gravel mixture or just gravel?
2011-12-20 Aquarium fleas:
Kathy, they may well be daphnia (water flea)without seeing a pic of one that would be my guess...nothing to worry about at this point. would be great food for any small fish but not so much for a 12
2011-12-15 Parrot Fish:
Dee, I need more info in order to assist you.. temp of tank how long set up filtration PH nitrates I also would like your definition of cleanin the tank if you would, that will help me know where
2011-12-15 hair algae on sponge!:
Diane, Ok on the water...is there a natural spring near you? I have used lake water, brook water, etc etc etc.... however, UV water will not hurt anything at all so if thats what you have thats what
2011-12-15 hair algae on sponge!:
Diane, I will attemt to answer this in order...or something close anyway... Instead of changing 2.5gals every 3 weeks, change 1 to 1.5 gals per week...better to do more frequent changes than larger
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