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Tropical Recipes
Asked by R.S. from Jacksonville
on May 26, 2009
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I am hosting a tropical themed party and am in need of food suggestions. I would like to keep simple but with the theme...anyone have any good ideas of appetizers or d...
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- Mostly fruits, I'd say (pineapple, mango, bananas). You can make your own yummy fruit dip with 8 oz. cream cheese, 15 oz. (lg jar) marshmallow cream. You can add 1/2...
- Take pineapple put it on skewers place them on a medium-low grill and lightly grill them. As they are grilling baste them with an already prepared mixture of water an...
- Check out the recipes on my website. There are some yummy layered trifle cakes with fresh fruit and almond pound cake, mango salsa, guacomole and a grapefruit cheeseb...
Ick in Fish
Asked by K.G. from Detroit
on October 17, 2008
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We just lost both of our goldfish to Ick. I was wondering if there is anything special I need to do to clean the tank before we get any new fish?
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- Thoroughly empty the tank and clean everything with fresh clean water... NO SOAP. If you want you can use vinegar or a very dilute solution of bleach water. If you use...
- I would call a pet/fish store to see what to do about that problem.I'm sure they have something to put in the water or you may even need to drain then wash the tank if...
- K. ~ It's been awhile since I've had a fish tank, but... You can't use any soap in the tank when you clean. I used to use warm water and some salt, scrub it out wit...
Saltwater Fish Tank
Asked by P.W. from San Francisco
on April 14, 2010
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Has anyone ever had a saltwater fish tank? Is it really that hard to manage? I've never had a fish tank, and really want to start out with a saltwater tank instead o...
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- I've only had fresh water fish but I've heard that salt water tanks are easier to take care of than fresh water. If you live near Castro Valley , there a store call...
- Hi, My husband and I have had both saltwater and fresh fish tanks, and the saltwater really is tricky. With saltwater, you have to get the chemical balance just right...
- Yes, it's that difficult. :) I had to take care of one as part of my workstudy in college (for the biology department) and it was a total pain (IMO). I'd start wit...
Fish Fry Birthday Party
Asked by A.T. from Bloomington
on October 1, 2010
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OK. I know this sounds weird. But my soon to be eight year old daughter has two loves in this world, catfish and hot sauce. So naturally for her birthday party she is ...
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- Can I just say that your soon to be 8 yr. old daughter is awesome! I love this party idea. I like a previous poster's suggestion of have a Mardi Gras theme. You...
- Do you have a boat? For my son;s 6th we put all the kids in the boat and let them "fish" off the side. My older daughter's put little fishies on the kids lines, they...
- sounds like fun! make whatever side dishes she enjoys and do typical salads, beans etc. that adults like. You can't go wrong with the corn hole bean bag toss game..kid...
Warning to Others! Fish Jump Out of Bowls :(
Asked by R.S. from Detroit
on July 3, 2010
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My son had a beta fish that he loved. Yesturday it jumped out of the bowl and we found it on his bedroom floor. I feel so bad because last time I cleaned his bowl I p...
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- I had tropical fish in my bedroom as a child and had a few commit suicide by jumping out in the middle of the night. I even woke one morning to find one on my pillow....
- When I was about nine or so I lost this really huge goldfish I had and I looked for him for at least a half an hour before finding him STILL ALIVE in my waste basket. ...
- I'm so sorry. Who figured fish were jumpers as WELL as swimmers? But y'know, nearly every time I shop at Meijers I go by the Bettas, in the fish area of the pet de...
Fish Tank for My DD 3Rd Birthday - What Do I Need?
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on February 19, 2009
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I am planning on buying a fish tank for my daughter for her 3rd birthday.
Fresh water tank.
What all do i need to buy?
I had a fish tank as a child and aware ...
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- i buy one that the aquarium starter kit it has almost everything you need also buy a air pump and a buble wand to take care of the water i use tetra aqua safe T...
- Try the Tetra website, they helped a lot when setting up my son's tank. What you need depends on the size of the tank and also what type of fish. I thought that go...
- petsmart is very helpful google new fish tanks
Fish Tank with Green Cloudy Water! Help!
Asked by S.K. from San Francisco
on April 27, 2008
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Hi,
We have a fish tank with only 3 fish, 2 Betas and a pleicostamous.
The water has been cloudy green for sometime. My poor husband has done everything he can t...
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- I understand! My tank of 7 fish is also green and cloudy lately. I have just vaccuumed the bottom and changed 1/3 of water; usu. it will lighten up, but not very notic...
- http://www.fishforums.com/forum/ this website has lots of good info, good luck
- You might have the fish tested or ask the store about those particular ones. I have heard of some being a carrier of something that actually makes the water turn green.
HELP! Son Dropped Betta Fish's Tank and It broke...fishy Not Looking Well
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on February 18, 2010
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So, apparently, bathroom breaks are another thing that I can no longer do alone. As I used the bathroom, my 3 yo son climbed onto our bar where our fish bowl was kept...
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- i have about 6 big tropical fish one time one fish jump out the tank and he was maybe like 10 min and he died 3 days later you need to see how he is swimming if he is...
- Beta can be good in an size container. Tap water should be fine unless there is a chlorine in it. Then I would use bottled water. Watch him and see if he is still s...
- How old is the betta? Their life span is not that long (3-5 years and they are 6 months to a year when you buy them). Set out some fresh water and let it sit at least ...
Pregnant, What Fish Is Ok to Eat?
Asked by M.3. from St. Louis
on January 9, 2011
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Hello,
Everytime I look it up one site says one thing and one says another. Its making my head spin! Can I eat talapia? Which fishes are ok? Im only talking maybe...
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- Also check the Monterey aquarium website - they have a great list of what is sustainably harvested, as well as what is high in mercury. I ate salmon, crab, lobster and...
- Just make sure you don't eat any deep sea fish like tuna (some kinds you can eat but i forget which), swordfish, shark and mackerel. Deep sea fish contains high amount...
- They are all okay to eat in moderation and as long as they are completely cooked and not raw. I eat fish like crazy. I eat tuna straight out of the can and I absolutel...
Should We Get a Goldfish for Our 4.5 Year Old Daughter?
Asked by C.O. from Providence
on March 24, 2009
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Our daughter has been asking for a pet goldfish. We don't have any pets. We are curious to know from other moms if you have any advice on the subject: Whether you had ...
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- I had a fantail goldfish, Butch, that I got when I was a freshman in Highschool. I loved that fish. He went to college with me, nuumerous apartments, and settled in ...
- I know I'm repeating what everyone else said, but do not get a goldfish for a first-time fish. They produce twice as much waste (hence more ammonia) than regular fish,...
- Hi C. I would definitely go with the beta fish. They are really easy to take care of. You only have to feed them a few times a week and they don't require a tank with...
