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warrion_2000 Enthusiast Posts: 257 Kudos: 169 Votes: 1 Registered: 29-Apr-2003	I've got this female sword, shes very active swims around with the guppies but theres always some waste hanging. Its black sometimes a bit whitish, shes eat VERY well. I don't think it can be internal parasites. All the other fish are fine. Any ideas?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	If it's waste that's hanging, it might need more vegetable matter in its diet. I havent any experience with swords and their diet specifically, but goldfish will often have a similar problem if fed too much high protein foods. I use a warmed frozen pea that I've poped from the outer skin and mushed between my fingers. I know that's not much help but might be worth something. ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
warrion_2000 Enthusiast Posts: 257 Kudos: 169 Votes: 1 Registered: 29-Apr-2003	Thanks Babel, I'll try that.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	Do as Babel says...Take some peas from the freezer 4-5 is more than enough...I run them under hot water till they are mushy...then stand over your fish tank and take each pea and pinch them between your finger and thumb, mushing each one then dip in the water...after awhile you can do several at a time...the 4-5 will feed the whole tank...as most fish that I've had love the peas and will fight over them...Good Luck, Heidi "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35


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