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Verminator....as I was saying..... I am torn between... 1)A Discus set up 2)Or a mixed SA setup. I realise that all cichlids can get agro at times, but the list in the other thread, those would go well together? As a group? Or mixed individuals? Any adivce much appreciated. Besides Angels...

Verminator, Can we continue this conversation on my thread? I don't want to hijack this from the OP?

Verminator, I started a similar thread earlier today. I am looking for possible options to stock my 100gal tank. Would you above list be a good combination of relatively easy going SA cichlids?

Hi All, My new 500L tank is due to arrive soon. One of the options I am considering is a mixed community of medium sized SA cichlids. Has anyone else something similar? What would a compatable mix be? Thanks Squidward

Hi Neale, My lfs has some Toxotes chatereus which they are selling as fresh water archers. Are they correct? Thanks Squidward

Would the current 305, and a 405 be sufficient? Or would there be too many unsightly pipes?? I am thinking 3 things at the moment. -Expanding my current mixed tropicals -Discus -Lungfish. But I am not sure I want to commit a tank that size to just 1 fish. Mike - think a 305 will be too...

Hi All, So I am in the process of upgrading my tank. I have a 5 x 2 x 2 (approx 500L) tank on order. I have a Fluval 305 on my current 240L tank. Will a 405 (I think it's a 406 now) be big enough for the new tank? What sort of heating will I need? I think I currently have a 30w (could be...

I am a non-smoker Smokers should be allowed to smoke if they want to. The problem is that it has an affect on the people around them. So I think a ban in public places is not a bad thing. If I want to go out and have a drink, why should I get a face full of 2nd hand nicotine from the chap...

Do you have a Maidenhead Aquatics nearby? They are usualy quite good at ordering in fish. Otherwise, try Wildwoods. They have all sorts of interesting Plecs etc, and they courier as far as I am aware.

Neale, Thanks! It is in a 250L tank with plenty of wood hiding places. I do a 25% water change once a week. Diet: Tetra Prima, minced fish, minced prawns, freeze dried river shrimp, frozen blood worms, forzen brine shrimp I have also noticed that it picks on the fresh greens I put in for the...

Yup, I am a regular at Wildwoods, and they do have a good selection of Channas, as well as some really unusual oddballs. They aren't cheap though :angry: Even for the more common fish, they can be pricey.

Neale, I have had my BGK for obout 3 1/2 years. No special conditions, just "standard" tropical fish treatment. It got to about 25cm and has seemed to stop growing. One never seems to see fish of 45+ cm that one sees quoted. Is that just something due to captivity? Or are these figures...

I love it when you hear young kids speak. My daughter still refers to her "footses" :wub:

I had a pair of these. They never ate my fish, but I never saw them, even at night. Hid all the time.

My son (who is 7) has a friend who is an only child. I can see a definate difference in this kid's behaviour compared to his other friends.

Agree 1,000% Spend as much time as you can with your child.

Sorry to generalise, but when an adult says they are bored, I think they are stupid. If you are bored, pick up a book, read, internet, learn about the world around you. Develope yourself. When a child says they are bored, they need to be taught that they live an awesome World, there is so much...

So Stewart Pearce didn't select david beckham to play for the GB football team. What a fuss this has caused. Has beckham worked tirelessly to bring the Olympics to London? Yes he has. But, does who he is, and what he's done off the field entitle him to be selected - NO If he wants to be at the...

I agree with RossC & greggswimm, I am not a fan of sand Sand gets in the filter and can jam the impellor. And also, when you use a magnet to clean algae, you have to be careful that you don't trap any between the magnet and the glass, otherwise you will get fine scratches and will damage the glass.

Lovely photos! :good:

Aquamaniac, I have young kids too (a 4 year old and a 6 year old), so I know where you are coming from. :blink: But even if you punish a 3 year old, they don't 100% understand things. So personally I wouldn't shout too much and make a huge issue of it. I understand you are upset. But I would...

Plastic surgery is not something I would consider. But I do appreciate that their are people (both men and women) who are not comfortable, for whatever reason, with their bodies. And they have plastic surgery to give themselves some self confidence. I don't have a problem with that.

Compulsive complainers - my mother in law is one. :devil: Don't even get me started.

I don't mind the rain. I really don't. We need it, as it has been dry. What is p**sing me off is that the so called experts are claiming that the rain is doing nothing to improve the drought situation. I live in the country. There were huge puddles in the fields near me by late morning. By...

Ok, so a large part of England is apparently in drought. A hosepipe ban has been put in place and we are all urged to conserve water. Mean time there are numerous flood warnings in place. We have had the wettest spring on record. There was some "beardie" on the news this morning saying that...

Reedfish are primarily bottom feeders.

Hopefully the price will come down a bit if they become more freely available.

Yup, looks like an Pseudotropheus acei to me.

Hi All, Recently I bought a tub of freeze dried river shrimp for my Reedfish. Only problem is that it floats! :hyper: I've also tried soaking it for a few hours, but it still seems to float. Anyone else found this? Any ideas of how I can get it to sink? Thanks Squidward

Nope. But I would also be interested to hear from other people who have. They are about 40 mins from where I live. So might be worth a visit.

When I had Malawi Cichlids, it was definately not calming! If anything it was stressful to watch. :crazy: Since packing them and going for general tropicals it is a lot more pleasant to sit in front of my fish tank. There is something mezmerizing watching the fish.

Hi All, I have seen a few lfs offering L025 Scarlet Plecs recently. Has anyone bought one? I am so tempted. But at £150 each, I can't justify the cost :sad:

Maybe some Reedfish? With a spotted bush fish and a butterfly fish or two.

Uh oh. Don't let my Mrs see this thread :fun: I am a compulsive hoarder. I keep everything. Drives my Mrs mad. Our loft is full of my stuff (magazines, books, clothes etc). Every cupboard jam packed. Piles of my papers everywhere. I do see it as some sort of problem :rolleyes: And I...

I still have my first property which I kept after the Mrs and I bought. The one thing I would say is choose your tenants very very carefuly. I had a bad experience.

I intended to fill up yesterday. Had 3/4 of a tank, so just in case. There was a massive queue at the petrol station, so I didn't bother. Just heard on the radio that there won't be a strike until after Easter to "create the right atmosphere for negotiation". Personally, I think these people...

Looks very nice :good:

Not a good mix unfortunately. Malawis are best kept on their own. And with Malawis, it is also best to stick to either a Mbuna setup. Or one with Haps & peacocks.

I have a Kindle. Love it, but find the % read instead of pages so annoying. Does anyone know if there is a setting where this can be changed?

I didnt intend to discuss my situation, but I guess I started so..... I was busy writing the most important exams of my life. Had been studying very hard for a few weeks and wasn't around much. One evening I had had enough, so turned up at her house unanounced. Fill in the gaps...... My exam...