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I agree, if thats any help. Jack Dempsys dont grow to 16" either. 8" is normal. They are just another variation... Out of interest how much did they cost you?

Good news & bad news. The good news is that it is NOT fin rot. The bad news is that this is a disease which ONLY parrot cichlids can get. Im not sure of the treatment. Why dont you do a google??? :thumbs: Prevent it by keeping your water clean!

Thanks very much for your reply CFC. I've had my vision 260 for over 3 years now, with original heater & original power unit for the filter. I have replaced the bulbs though. Perhaps ive just got a "good" tank & have been lucky. Anyways, i think i might go for a custom setup just to be a...

Very good SamUK - i never thought of that! ;) Still, mine hasnt cracked yet... Thanks for making me aware of that Sam! :thumbs:

Oh right, i see. Ive had a juwel vision 260 for 3 years with no bother at all. I know that the 240 is identical only with a flat front (as you know too im sure). My friend used to have one. About this bit breaking under the lamp... Im stumped. Honestly, i dont know how it would break. If you...

Great! Im happy for you. Glad everything turned out well!!! :thumbs: :D :thumbs:

Wonder how it would break? Wat would you have to do to it? Sit on it? :lol: I honestly cant see how it would break under normal working conditions... Have you got a juwel JonDawg? What do you think of them?

Hi Durkbat, how is your water now? How does your new tank look? :thumbs:

Yes. In total agreement with diademhill, just use 2 fine & 2 course BLUE filters (instead of 3 blue & 1 green). If you have a look at your nitrate removal sponge you will see a small slit in the side of it & if you poke your finger in it you will find a small pellet. I take it this is the...

Hi CFC! Was jus interested when you said you dont like juwel tanks. My 2 tanks are made by juwel and ive had the 60 gal for 3 years. TBH i wouldnt really know what else to buy, i am sure that there are loads but i wouldnt know where to begin! As i am on the hunt for a new tank (not sure wat size...

No problem, like i said, let me know how you get on! :thumbs:

Well if it was operational it is a possiblity that it could be a bateria bloom. Though now that i know you have done a 100% water change IMHO i think that your water is just mineral rich. Like i said, i would expect this to clear withinin a day, ok Durkbat? :thumbs:

Oh shes a cutie. A aquatics store near me has a large puffer in a display tank, id imagine 1 1/2 - 2ft in length, im not too sure but its a nice big fish... The fella who runs the shop is a bit of a rare boy, so ive never talked to him about it. I still love it though! :lol:

Thought u had another filter as well as the undergravel one? Anyways did you add "all new" water to your tank? If you have it could also be that your water is just mineral rich as its all new, again nothing to worry about, though id expect this to clear within ONE day. Let us know how you get on...

Well, its a bacterial cloudyness, i know that for sure. Dont panic, it WILL go away all by itself. Id expect it to go within 1-5 days though more than likely sooner rather than later id imagine. Anyways, like i said you know that this kind of bloom cannot harm your fish, its just a bit annoying...

Brown cloudy?

Wow! :thumbs:

I think that fella was just trying to wind us all up, i mean, he COULDN'T be serious - could he??? :unsure: Seriously though, think the mods referred to him as a troll...

Hi Ian, Welcome to the forum... Are you sure the green filter isnt a nitrate removal sponge? Can you list how often you change your pads please?

Ill second that by Torrean. If someone gave me a 20 gal, id be tempted to buy fish for it, but id for deffs use it as a hospital tank! :thumbs:

Yes, looks like it me!

No soap? To be honest i have heard that you can use househould BLEACH to clean a tank that has been infected with something... There is however 3 words you need to know after using bleach. RINSE, RINSE & (you guessed it) RINSE. :thumbs:

Ive been feeding my Oscars 4 times a day since i got them 2 weeks ago. I want them to be big - fast :flex: It means more water changes i now perform 2 15% changes twice a week inc. a vacumn. I feed them pellets, bloodworm, chicken, live crickets & live mealworms... They are soooooo greedy! :pepsi:

Yeah, I hate when people just type any old thing to get their post count up... :hey: :lol:

Personally i wouldnt bother setting the old gravel in bags... If you DO have an EXT. filter as well as the UGF, i think that the EXT without the UGF would be sufficient. You know the score, just go light on the feeding to help your bacteria build up. But hey, i didnt need to tell you that. Good...

Honestly its way too complicated, dont think im being mean...

Well ive only had it a few hours, but seems good fun so far...

I honestly dont know, though even if people choose to "loathe" them (a bit of a harsh term, but it kinda goes with love), it should still be ok... Free speech and all that - just dont go breaking TFF law!!! :thumbs:

:lol: Was thinking about that myself. Was even wondering if i should have a poll! Still, whats the harm eh? If the Mods dont like it, they can close it. Though, when you think about it - why should they? :S

Excellent! Just got the full version! :thumbs:

Well, ok... Ill go first. Personally? I love the mods on here, i think that they are fair all round good guys and gals with a genuine love for the hobby. Do i sound like a brown nose? Yes. Do i care? No. Happy voting! :thumbs:

Why dont u start one? ;)

nice! :thumbs:

Glad to see someone else who thinks the staff stink up there! :thumbs:

Youre a star! :drink:

Come on! Someone must know, you know where you type in your lfs and give it marks out of ten??? :huh:

Where is the rating section for the fish shops?? I know this is ALWAYS asked, but im pulling my hair out trying to find it! Is it "pinned"?

I only feed my yellow labs every other day, because they are in quite a small tank i want to keep waste to a minimum... :thumbs:

Thank you, i was looking for a more natural way out, adding stuff to my tank will really only be done if totally necessary. just done a 20% change today, iil do a 10% for the next few days then & see how that goes... Thank you :thumbs:

Thanks dude! :thumbs: