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:rolleyes: Think I'll just go put a pane of glass in a lake and watch the fish there since that would be most natural :lol: And that is said tongue in the cheek to those who are "100% correct" Thanks for pointing out the mistake Col, edited the post from *ull to *ree :good:

Not getting drawn into an obviously lengthy discussion, but my suggestion on gradual pH increase should be read in context of the entire post and not jumping on an snipped. I approach fishkeeping on a holistic basis, hence the gradual raise of pH in a quarantine tank - ensuring a. that any...

Hi Dreamer, I'm still trying to wake up here so if I don't make sense please ignore me :hyper: Difficult situtation you're in but not one you can't overcome. For the 5gal do the following: 1. Do an immediate 50-75% water change with dechlorinated water then continue with a daily 25% water...

Here's a link to answer you question: http://www.fishforums.net/content/New-to-t...shless-Cycling/

When you have problems with the other fish racing to get to the tablets, get yourself a rigid plastic tube (PVC or undergravel uplift-tube), place the tube in the water right down to the substrate and then drop the food down the tube - not only won't the other fish see the food, but you also...

CO2 is in addition to lighting, the light assisting with photosynthesis and the CO2 acting as nutrient to the plants (along with other ferteliser containing chelated iron). Matt, since plants consume oxygen during the night and give off CO2, you will find that additional CO2 being generated...

:lol: That's the danger - always having a reason for a new tank! I'd make a sponge filter for the tank (if you want to keep costs down) and leave it in the quarantine tank. During the quarantine period I'd continue with water changes on a daily basis sdepending on the size and number of fish in...

Very bad if you just dump the fish in the tank. The best way to introduce the new fish will be to place the bag in the tank, turn down the top of the bag a couple of times in order to form a rim, the air trapped in the rim will keep the bag afloat. Next grab a cup (obviously thoroughly rinsed)...

In answer to your question - no, and it does sound as if it's the O-ring that needs replacing. With those filters sitting in storage for 3 years the O-ring is for sure to become brittle.

Hi, I agree with littlest on the water parameters. Firstly, do a 50% water change immediately), then get yourself Nita-Zorb (made by API) in order to absorbs the nitrites from the water, from your tank I'd say you'd need two tubs (simply place the sachet inside your filter or hang it infront...

Hi Matt, Do you have your nitrate reading at hand? Since plans (which includes algae as well) use nitrate as well, excess nitrate could cause algae blooms - too much nutrients for the other plants to consume and thus causing a breeding ground for algae. You can try adding Marimo Moss Balls...

It does sound as if it could possibly be poisoning then. Might I suggest you do the following? 1. Do a 50% water change after running the taps for about 2 to 3 minutes (by running the taps you will get rid of quite a bit of copper which builds up in the pipes when the taps aren't running...

Hi Scott, Might I suggest you add 2 or 3 more females and possibly 1 more male? I've always stuck to 2 males and 4 femal kirbs and can't say I've ever come across this problem before. Hope it helps. Cheers

Hi there, do the fish have rapid gill movement?

Have a look at the Fluval 4+ (more info can be found on the Hagen website at www.hagen.com). Any particular reason for going for an internal instead of an external filterif you don't mind me asking?

Hi, I'd suggest you boil the deco you got from the terrapin tank which should get rid of salmonela(spelling?) and any other nasties associated with terrapins. I don't see why you can't use media from a cold water tank to help with maturing a tropical tank as long as the media comes from a...

Hope this might help - Female on the left shows no red colouring on the scales Male & Female Dwarf Gourami

You can try weather loaches or butterfly plecs.