Recent content by bogwood

I agree with that ^^^

There are always MTS for sale on ebay... but get 'em from your LFS for free...

until you have some idea we cannot tell if your tank is suitable... :)

Which type and what quantity of fish are you considering?

Thanks... I'm setting up for Shelldwellers - with a sand substrate - will 'egg crate' be dangerous to these fish as they are small in size and continually dig? I'm planning to build my rock/slate structures directly on the bottom glass - before putting in my substrate - to minimise any...

Should I be putting something between my slate/rock pieces and the tanks bottom glass - to disperse any pressure points...

What about some Tanganyikan Shelldweller cichlids... high PH... hard water... small size... interesting behaviour... easily to breed once established...

I'd second the White Cloud Mountain Minnows... btw, hatchets jump...

bogwood releases tanins into the water... nothing to worry about... boiling and soaking the wood before placing in your tank will prevent excessive 'leakage'... some fish prefer a tanin water...

Is it correct that 'Multis' only need an inch or so of sand substrate - as they don't strictly 'bury' their shells like other shelldwellers but just 'move' the sand from around the shells... in other words, why give them more sand to move/make more work for them?... Also, should the empty...

I am setting up a shelldweller cichlid tank and need a sand substrate... I use Silica sand (pale brown, not ultra fine) in my community tank with no probs... but have also seen the much finer grain size, almost white 'Silver' sand... Which of these would be better for Shellies? I won't be...

I am setting up a shelldweller cichlid tank... these fish are manic burrowers so plants are a no go really... so, I was thinking of a 3D background... I've seen some authentic looking 'rock' facia backgrounds but they cost a fortune... are there any 'cheaper' decent looking alternatives...

If anyone is interested: http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=133869

There are about 10 fry in this batch... is this a normal fry quantity or can we expect more of the ravenous little bu**ers...

My sister has a pair of Black Mollys... the female gave birth just yesterday... the fry are max. 5mm in size... and 'cocky' to say the least... they are already eating the ends off bloodworms... and chasing the White Cloud Mountain Minnows away for the surface flake!... all at just 30 hrs old...