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What types of fish should I buy because I'm a beginner in this . I have a 1 feet tank . One more thing I have heard that live-bearers could be best But I want your suggestion. And also what other Things I should buy and can you tell me a site that ca
Without anything to use for scale, it is hard for me to tell how big your tank is, but in general it seems very small. Also, the water that is in the tank appears very cloudy right now, so that would be the first place to start. Water quality is very important, and will make or break your ability to house and care for fish. I would recommend getting a good filter system (you can visit a local pet store to assist you with brands in your area, as I am not familiar with what you can get in India). Be sure to bring the measurements (height, length, width) of your tank, or the gallons or liters so they can tell you what capacity of filter you will need. Everything else will depend on what types of fish you get - if you plan on getting multiple fish, they will need to be small - a general rule of thumb is one square inch of fish per gallon of water. Depending on the species you get, you may need to also get a bubbler to ensure there is enough oxygen in the water for them, and you will also
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My fishes are being soo Inactive. I've checked every, the temperature and all. Air flow too, but they are still inactive. They only get active when I feed them
Hi, and thanks for your question. Begin by submitting a water sample for quality testing. Most pet stores will do this for free or a nominal fee. Clinical examination should always include a water quality check, even if you have done so already. Water testing should be performed with a quality test kit, measuring NH4, NO2 and NO3. High ammonia levels, PH imbalances may be responsible for these signs. Oxygen concentration and quality of the filters should be determined as well. If water quality is good and there are no major imbalances, your fish should get examined to look for any sign of bacterial/fungal infection and eventually water should be treated. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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have a little fish came home at 4pm and it was on the wave maker not quite moving it was stuck on it the side that was on the wave maker looks horrible moved to hospital tank she was moving around by on her side trying to move her tail with difficaul
The best you can do is to maintain pristine water quality and proper temperatures. If she is not a salt sensitive species, you can use plain aquarium salt (NOT table or Epsom salt) as a general tonic. It can reduce stress, improve gill function, treat minor infection/injury and aid in any recovery. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt pr gallon of water in a cup or two of tank water. Gently pour it into the tank. Treat for 14 days then reassess the condition. Perform partial water changes afterwards to reduce salinity. Use only conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent further stress or shock.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My 8 year old comet esco is getting these white spots on his back. He is a white spot survivor, but this does not look like white spot. In the pictures below, their is a shiny pink/ white growth on his tail, head back fins ect. He is eating and s
It could be early ich (white spot) infection or another infection (bacterial or fungal). To be safe, separate him into a quarantine tank and monitor for any change. You can treat for ich as you did it in the past if indicated. Bacterial and fungal infections have different treatments, so I would be hesitant to recommend a specific medication without more information or a definitive diagnosis. You can use plain aquarium salt (NOT table salt or Epsom salt). As a general tonic to reduce stress, increase gill function, treat minor infection of many types and to aid in recovery. This can be added to the quarantine tank at 1 teaspoon per gallon of water. Treat for 10-14 days then reassess the condition.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Which disinfectant would be best to treat an open fish wound?
Even though a picture of it would help to determine the nature of this wound more specifically and give you specific advices on how to give appropriate treatment. Generally speaking you can follow these guidelines: - set up quarantine tank: make sure the tank is well oxygenation and has some plants for hiding; - add 1 teaspoon of aquarium salt per gallon; - add this product https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/4410/?pcatid=4410 as indicated; - leave your fish there and feed him regularly for 3-4 days until you don't see any improvement - If no results at all are seen after 4 days a check up would be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.
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