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No Wales. I know you didn't imply anything, it was just a bit of a disclaimer incase I'd come across a bit extreme. Maybe I was being a bit sensitive. I think it was the OP's, not coldness but perhaps a bit clinical. I'm a sensitive soul. It's like using kittens to test out new cat food or...

I just think the word "tester" is a bit harsh. I wasn't trying to offend anyone, just the idea of seeing any living creature warm or cold blooded as disposible is just a bit cruel to me.

I grew up with a fish loving father. Over the years we had all sorts, tetras, oscars, plec, goldies. You name it we probably had one at some point plus I was obsessed with those fareground games and more than once had to run and ask my mum if I could have a fish because I'd won at the hook a...

So is essence I can add a shoal of Neons now and there be next to no negative effects on the tank media or the fish? For my other tank, I used a filter sponge from my dads tank,used tap safe in the water, let it stand for 24 hours then added the fish. This was the way my dad told me to do it...

I wont be adding any fish for a while yet. I'm not sure how long it takes with a filter from a tank that's already been established but I've heard it cuts the time it takes to cycle. I want my real plants in too because I've heard they help with Nitrite levels. I've added a tank additive that a...

Well he asked for advice but came to his own conclusion anyway so I'm guessing he just wanted some validation rather than a straight out answer. I hope he hasn't massacred a load of tetras for no reason :(

Tank is 60ltrs and filter is a fluval plus 3 internal filter. Tank will have live plants and I've used some mature filter media donated kindly to me. It's been up and running for about 36 hours hours now.

I have to agree I'm afraid. Would you get tester kittens? Or tester puppies? What about tester babies? Just seems a wee bit barbaric to me. Why does one life matter more than another :(

Oh they are very pretty! At the end of the day, they ARE shiny, she asked for something shiny did she not? She got 2 shiny things instead and I bet they are cheaper than the shiny thing she had in mind :shifty: I agree with whoever said about making a vid though. I bet they look so gorgeous...

My local Pets at home have recently started stocking more choice too. They never used to sell Bettas or any cat fish other than Ottos but yesterday I was having a field day looking at them and making my decisions! Didn't buy as my tank isn't ready yet. They had more than one betta this time too...

Thanks Terry. I just have the horrid fear that the slower moving fish will get nothing while the faster moving tetras will have everything! Another little Q. Am I ok putting the Tetras in first, the the ottos then the Betta last? I know Betta's should always go in last because of teritorial...

Hey just a few quick questions. I'll try to be brief but give as much info too. How can I make sure in a comm tank of Tetra's (about 7) and a male Betta plus a few Ottos are getting their fair share. I've tried to match my tank to have top, middle and bottom feeders. But I'm worried the quick...

I went into my LFS. Useless so and so's they told me that I shouldn't mix bettas with anything (they were keeping one in a tank with guppies last time i was there they have since separated them into little tanks now :rolleyes: ) So I happened to go into another pet shop that's just opened and as...

I feel for her in a strange way. Poor girl :/ Poor fishy though :( At least he isn't in one of those horrible vases with just a plants roots for food. I hate seeing people with these things.

Hello everyone :) My name's Leanne. I am new to Betta's. I haven't set up my tank yet so of course have no fish but planning on a betta. It's a 60ltr tank and was just after some advice on stocking and compatibility also a little bit of advice on the plant life too. Firstly, Cycling.. How long...