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The platform I am sorting out will be covered underneath so nothing can get to that area under the docking station. Thats how I am having it and if they feel like they can't swim in the deep end then surely they will stay around the shallow areas, until they grow and swim better. I will keep a...

I understand the caution to be taken between fish and turtles especially when I have experienced it so I know to take extra care, don't worry. But thanks for all the great advice I was having doubts to go ahead with this but with all your support I'm going to go give it a go. Details of my tank...

Also I am looking to go for the musk turtles. I have kept a yellow belly slider before with fish while it was small and had no problems while it was 1-3" but when it reached around the 4" mark it went for my 2 pictus catfish. It wasn't something we just tried out of the blue, we were told by the...

Thanks that really helps and glad to hear I can add some fish but I'll make sure they are 3" plus. In terms of the PH can they tolerate around the 8 mark or what that be wrong?

Thanks thats some great info there. I guess after researching I am better of with the musk turtle. The only problem I guess now is if I find the right one as mentioned. I know a lot of places selling yellow belly sliders but not heard or seen any of the map or musk turtles but I think I just...

Thanks for the input. In that case I will stay clear from these types. You mentioned the musk turtle which seems to be smaller than the map. What size aquarium should I look into for one or two of them? Thanks

What size tank should one look into when considering yelly belly sliders? Thats interesting, so in your opinion they shouldn't be sold at any fish shop really?

Thanks for your input. I understand your point of view but then that means you must have the same view on fishes that they shouldn't be kept in aquariums as the majority of them also come from the deeper seas? Right?

What is minimum size tank and the 2ft is temporary whilst my 4ft tank is getting setup. Any more help?

Compared to most malawis they are not all that aggressive from experience but doesn't mean they won't try for territory. There is one fish I would really suggest which I am planning on getting again...the african congo tinanti cichlid they are a real character. I didn't have the big block...

Hi can I keep anything else with a yellow belly slider turtle e.g. bigger fish or blue lobster? I am looking to keep one and just setting up a tank starting from a 2ft shallow temporarily and moving everything over to a 4ft. Thanks

Hi I would like to keep a baby yellow belly slider turtle in a 24" x 16" x 13" shallow tank. I am planning to keep; Dock station UVB + Heat light in one Heater Sand Bogwood Plants This is all I can think of is there anything else needed? Can I keep 2 together and is it possible to keep...

Hi, Has anyone kept tiger barbs and clown loach together before? Mine used to always stick around with each other even in big groups. It is definitely down to the very similar colouration and stripes. I thought it was just mine acting different but I have found on youtube it happends a lot...

Hi I am planning on tangs and the tang eel. So long term the bogwood should stop decreasing the ph?

Great, Thanks!

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Any response, in my opinion i think if I add enough ocean rock it should be enough to overcome the bogwood but just want people's opinions as it may not be the case? The comparison of bogwood to the amount of OR is very little so I'm hoping it will work out.

Your tank looks great! Sorry for the losses but it looks like its picking its pace up again. Ive enjoyed reading through this and its better to learn through people's experiences than to just read off an article. I will be setting up a tank also for some shell dwellers. I was hoping to keep...

Hi fish keepers, I am planning a 4ft tank with a PH of 8 or above. However I was hoping to use a 10-12" piece of flat bogwood but fill half of the tank with ocean rock. Could I naturally gain a PH of 8? Thanks

Thanks Neale, so they would be like any other spiny eel. I will try to get one in before I add any stock. I have a general question concerning the PH for cichlids and this eel since it comes from the same lake. Would it possible to keep a medium but flat piece of bogwood along with plenty of...

Hi I am moving away from my marine tank and buying a 4ft for freshwater cichlids. I have researched on this tanganyika eel before I setup my marine tank and thought they might not be wildly available. Are they available in the UK? Has anyone had these and what has your experience with them...

Hi I have a shallow tank 24" x 16" x 13" high. Are these fish suitable if not then let me know, and its not all at once. bumblebee goby knight goby pair long nose loach green spotted puffer figure 8 puffer Desert goby ?? Thanks

Thanks Nobody of the Goat, What are the sumbu shell families like? Will they do well? Have you kept any species of shell dwellers and which?

Hi guys how does this setup sound for a group of shell dweller fish? I have a shallow tank 24 " by 16 " by 13 " high. 20G I am going to use ocean rock in the middle and surround it with a 1" deep sand bed and big sea shells from snails. Filtration wise I thought of a 4 fluval the bigger...

Hey its looking really good. I'm currently setting up a 2ft 20g shallow tank for some shell dwellers. Just researching on the type I can keep and looking to see if I can mix 2 or 3 species peacefully in my tank. With the sort of layout I'm going for I think it will help.

Out of that list the one that stood out to me is the Julidochromis dickfeldi. Check them out on youtube you'll see they have a really nice unique swimming almost like their hovering. Another one that is not on the list is a African Congo Tinanti Cichlid. They out of all the fish including some...

Hi guys how does this sound for a shell dwelling setup? I have a nano tank 2 ft by 16" by 13" high. I am going to use ocean rock in the middle and surround it with a 1" deep sand bed and big sea shells from snails. Filtration wise I thought a 4 fluval the bigger version will be enough. Add a...

Hi do you have any kids that may have put something in the tank or even an elder? I'm asking this as no joke my granded had placed some syrup in to the tank and next day I noticed it was all gooey on the sides and cloudy looking. All my cichlids were breathing deeply and near the surface...

Hi you just got me at the right time as I haven't logged on in ages, I'm actually shocked to see a message on my profile after so long lol. I can't remember which setup i sold back the but I will have a fluval tank setup for sale but its a full marine setup unless I sell all the live rock first...

:good: Cheers I can see it again.

Cheers ctsv510. Instead of going on to this post and clicking it everytime, how do you get there?

The tank is looking good and some nice videos. Hopefully I will be setting up a 12g rimless nano so keep a look out :)

Hi I haven't been on here in a long time and everything has changed now lol. But wheres the volume calculator?

Nice to see it eating. They are a real stunner fish never seen them anywhere. I know someone who can get them in but there not cheap.

Thanks I'm really looking forward to getting a clingfish I will see how it does without an urchin first as Ive read a few reefers being successful without one, but if there are any signs of stress are not eating then I'll add one in. Ive read that some times they can damage the foot of the...

Its looking good, loving the blue clam. Your doing really well maintaining more than one setup. Hopefully one day I'll get mine to look just as good as yours. Keep it up

Thanks, well every tank is different These are my initial fish plans Clownfish - not sure which one either common or might go for the saddleback clowns. Yellow watchman goby Bicolour Blenny Yellow Stripe Clingfish Cherub Dwarf Angelfish - Ive done a lot of research in to these and heard a...

The bigger chromis out of the 2 keeps bullying the smaller acting like a real damsel fish so I'll be stocking a couple more of those to get them shoaling again. Right some pictures for all of you to see. Sorry not many as its still a bare tank a lot of work to do before I can chill back and...

A new fact Ive learned today My saltwater's definitely not pristene could be clearer but its not bad either. I'm not entirely sure what you mean by 'mucky' in my head I see the phrase 'mucky' as different coloured water but it seems pretty clear to me, no change in colour. In terms of testing...

yeah totally different, nope I'm not feeding the corals any supplements only food is frozen spirulina and brine. The alveopora wouldn't consume in any of these of course. So I don't know what its living off, my low lighting I have at the mo lol or my water quality however, they only seem to like...