Ask Mermaid Archives
This is a once fortnightly or monthly Q&A segment, where I randomly pick readers’ aquarium query (either through comment or email) and answer them in an article format.
Step-by-Step To Overhauling An Aquarium
Q. Nearly all the fish in my aquarium have perished due to an unidentified ailment. How do I ensure that the new fish I introduce into the tank will not get infected with whatever disease or diseases my fish had died from? Unintentional introduction of toxic matter, infestation of parasites or ...Aquarium Plants: Why Are They Floating To The Surface
Q: The plants in my tank, event the moss, are not thriving, even though they get plenty of light. Their leaves rot and float to the surface. What is wrong? You have not described your tank setup, which makes it very difficult to pinpoint the possible deficiency that’s affecting your plants. For ...How To Hatch Flowerhorn Eggs Successfully
Q. I have three luohan fish and two of them have laid numerous eggs. Can you tell me what I should do to ensure that these eggs hatch successfully? Obviously, you will need a male luohan to fertilize the eggs. You did not say whether you have a true pair or ...How To Handle Ammonia or Nitrite Poisoning In Goldfish
Q: I have nine goldfish, and keep them in a 4-foot tank. On and off, they get red veins on their tails and blister-like red patches on the underside of their bodies. At times their tails have white spots and are slightly torn. I have tried different medicines, and even dabbed ...Arowana: Ideal Habitat & Diet
Q: I'm new to fish-keeping and recently bought one arowana and some basic necessities from a local fish shop. Basically, I would like to know what type of tank, diet, and habitat are suitable for arowanas? Is a 2ft tank, a filter running on an air pump supply, and a ...Parrot Cichlids: Spinal Curvature
Q: My parrot cichlid fish has been sinking or lying sideways at the bottom of the tank for the past month. Each time I feed it, it would swim up for food but afterward sink back to the bottom. Otherwise, it looks healthy to me. What is the problem? It seems ...Betta Aquarium: How To Care for Siamese Fighting Fish
Q. I recently bought a Siamese fighting fish in a glass jar. This is my first time rearing fish, so how do I care for it? Housing Your Betta: Based on the reputation of their aggressive nature, fighting fish or bettas are kept separate from each other. But actually, it is ...My Betta Always Stays At The Top
Q: Why does my long-tailed betta always stay at the top corner of the tank as if it was dead? Betta keepers usually have the misconception that the fish can be kept alone in a small container or tank without proper filtration, aeration, and satisfactory sanitary conditions. Hence, bettas are often ...Parrot Fish: From Red to Orange In Color
Q: I bought six blood red parrot fish from a local shop recently, however, a few days later all six of them turned orange! Why? Firstly, the water quality in your tank may be different from the shop’s and the color of your fish may have faded due to the sudden ...
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