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Do you have a combi boiler? If so, I have read from the experts on here that you can mix hot and cold to a good temp, condition and add that way. If not I think you will have to boil up the water from the cold tap and mix to the correct temp. Don't forget to turn the heater off 15 mins before...

mmm I wonder if that's what mine are then, as I have them in my old 35l biube-the are only about 1" long in the body, but the lfs said they were harlequins :rolleyes: edit: Nope, I just looked them up and espeis are copper coloured, mine are silvery, but the advised tank size is the same for...

whoowhoo congrats! I am getting zeros at 24 hours, but trace nitrites at the 12hrs, so not far to go now! Carole x

谢谢!在 英格兰. 对不起我不知道如何建立一个水族馆! 佳乐 If I knew how to do it, I would gladly show you some pictures, but if I advised you you would end up with a large puddle on the floor!! Hope you find how to do it Carole x

你好! 你的英文比我的中文很好! 我今年学中文在开放大学,第一步. 欢迎来TTF 佳乐

I am not very knowledgeable on this, as, although I have had my tank for about 3 years, I have had a similar experience with guppies and neons-they never last! One fish that has lasted throughout all my mishaps, including a faulty thermostat in my tank, which overheated the fish, and caused lots...

Hiya-looking good in your cycle-I am 4 weeks into mine and waiting for nitrites to drop in 12 hours-at the 0.25 in 12 hours ATM, so I am only a noob at this! As I understand it, the levels should be raised to 4-5ppm, so you are ok being at 5ppm. I used...

natural deformities are indeed one thing, but to do it by desire is like the breeding of extreme dog breeds-totally immoral. The breeders obviously have no regard for the suffering of the animals/fish

I have never seen anything like that-how ugly and cruel. However, some people must like them or they wouldn't be sold. I hesitate to ask how they achieve that gross effect :-(

Yes please! Carole x

For anyone who is shocked by this, remember that, although it is against the law to dye fish here, I believe it is still not illegal to sell dyed fish :S there is a sticky in this forum from some time back with a proforma letter to write/email your MP, calling for the sale of dyed fish to...

5 Nov? US style!

You're about 10 days in front of me then-although I am fishless-so I live in hope!!!! Fingers crossed for the week! Carole x

woohoo! How long has it taken?

I hope I'm not hijacking this post. I have just discovered hundreds of tiny bugs darting all over the tank-like polystyrene in a static environment! I think they are copepods. The article linked to above says they are harmless as long as they're not parasitical, which you can see if they attach...

Haha! What are you lot like!!!!! I AM the wife, I wonder if I can get away with it?!!! Carole x

Great tanks-when I saw the pic on your siggie I thought it was a much bigger tank-you have got the scale just right! Now if my maths serves me right you are 15? Wow you put some of us oldies to shame-I haven't braved real plants yet (apart from Java fern, which is pretty indestructible-it needs...

Probably true, but still no excuse for rudeness and poor customer service-write to their head office and give them stick for that alone and you should get a decent response, especially if you tell them that you are a member and frequent poster on an international tropical fish keeping forum...

I used to have.a CR4 postcode now in SM6

Hi I am a newbie too, and from the uk! Carole x

I am a bit new to all this, but is this ok for the trickle filter? I had some come with my tank that I cut into size, and if this is the same sort of stuff, I'd defo be interested! Carole x

Ok now I am confused! I read a really good article on 'add and wait' version of fishless cycle and it said to add ammonia when it dropped to 0ppm. It didn't mention only adding at the 24hour mark-is that that the 'add daily' version? What I am doing is adding as the ppm drops to 0 and waiting...

Thanks for that-I tested the nitrates this morning and they were 80. The Ph is 8.2 which is as it has been since day 1! I am pleased I read this thread as I would have dosed at 12hrs once it started to drop in that time! Carole x

Ok now I am confused! I read a really good article on 'add and wait' version of fishless cycle and it said to add ammonia when it dropped to 0ppm. It didn't mention only adding at the 24hour mark-is that that the 'add daily' version? What I am doing is adding as the ppm drops to 0 and waiting...

thanks for the welcome-I am still cycling, SLOWLY! Patiently I might add-I am adding the required amount of ammonia but the tank never seems to get very high in ammonia-perhaps because I squeezed my old filter and added some old rocks from my previous tank and 2nd hand ornaments, etc-I am...

Thank you! It's funny how things come popping into my head at silly O'Clock! I am glad it wasn't a silly question though!!

I woke up this morning with a question on my mind-if you use prime in a fishless cycle, how can you measure your ammonia in your cycle? Carole x

My DH says I should warm up my tank by breathing on it, but I'm not sure what he means ;-) :shout: :blink:

not a good idea!

Thanks! The barbs go where the food is-usually snatching off the top before the others can get to it and then chasing them off as it sinks :rolleyes: I will try your suggestion-I suppose they must pause to chew occasionally!!!!

I have 6 golden barbs already, and thought I'd double that, as I like them! I have an elderly harlequin rasboro which has survived all my beginner mishaps, so I thought I'd give him some company-make them up to 6, I already have 4 xray tetras and will make them up to 6. I would like some bigger...

Thanks for that! I have read several articles stating that it stalls the cycling, but I have no experience either way, so it's useful to know that it can be used in the fishless cycle Carole x

That's what I heard-plus the bi ube is tall with a very small surface area, so very limited stck possibilities! I have already decided what I am going to top up with-checked it on the AQ advisor, looked at the fish lists, stocking levels, etc, etc, etc! Can you tell I am doing a fishless cycle...

Thanks for the advice. I have a question-I know-another one! I have some golden barbs in my tank with harlequin rasboros and x ray tetras. The problem is that the barbs are such pigs that they scoff all the food in about 30 secs, before the others seem to get a look in! Any advice? I don't think...

great fun thread! I am a newbie-no advice except, don't assume that you can adjust the spray arm of the trickle filter without turning off the pump-it makes one hell of a mess up the walls when it comes out of the elbow and doesn't save ANY time! :shout: :rolleyes:

I think I read that you shouldn't use prime in a fishless cycle, as it takes out the ammonia, but I had also read that it is a fab product for after the cycle is finished-just a thought if you were going to fishless cycle!

Just stopping by to say a belated hello! I have been lurking a reading and getting lost in this forum for a few weeks, and would like to say thanks to you all for some very informative articles and answers. I am waiting for my 'new' 200l tank to fishless cycle-it's finally kicking off now after...

I'm improving-I knew that-amazing what I have learned whilst waiting for my tank to cycle!

How much are you looking for for the slate rock or the holey rock?? I am in Wallington too, so can't be too far to collect!!!!

Thank you for a very clear article and discussion. I now feel that I am a little closer to being ready to start cycling my tank!