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Thanx Byron. I am at a loss for words right now since i dnt want to loose the eggs and i only have a shrimp tank to put the corys in. Thing is i am immigrating soon and would have to sell both tanks , would love to see some fry before i sell them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanx fluttermoth. Will do that. Will post as things progress. I noticed tonight that when i fed the fish tonight the GBR's left the nest alone to feed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi guys. I am in this situation again. My GBR couple spawned again. The look much more protective this round. I started by leaving the lights on for a start. But my next question is; should i remove the eggs and if so how... Any advice plz Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Interesting. I use a potting soil mix caped with gravel for my substrate. I have noticed that it is rich in bark and plant matter. And my plants love it. I also have a bit of mopanie drift wood in the tank but it is no longer leaching tannins. But i will definitely keep the oak leaves in mind...

Thanx for the advice Zante. My tank is about 5 months old and quite heavily planted. It is a low tech setup so no CO2. I do however not have any caves in the tank. Will include photo I would love to try and get some small fish. Are their any specific things to look out for that could indicate...

Ok never mind. My excitement was short lived. Found a corry feasting on the eggs. [emoji22] Will still appreciate advice for future spawns. When can i expect them to spawn again? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey guys and girls I came home tonight to find to my delight that my 2 German Blue Rams have spawned some eggs on a nice flat rock in my community planted tank. I am supper excited but in the same breath have no idea on how to continue from here. The Rams are very protective over the eggs. But...

I use bio-elite range of meds. They are safe on plants and shrimp and almost impossible to overdose. And they do not stain water or mes your bio filter up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lol.... the toilet reservoir at the top. It hold tons of clean water to flush the wood. And our chlorine is not to bad. Will still boil it for an hour or so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanx for the advise. This months budget is a bit tight so ill see to get a test kit next month. Since my tank is almost empty i am thinking to re scape my tank before adding new inhabitants and add a piece of Mupanie wood i piked up and have had it soaking in my toilet bowl for 2 weeks. Any...

Thanx guys. I did a 50% change this morning. But the Otto passed away early afternoon. My shrimp went crazy when i did the water change. I dont know if this is normal since this is the first time i did a large water change with them in the tank. Plus my one whit cloud jumped the tank last...

Hey guys. I am quite new to the forum and the hobby. Just over 2 weeks ago my first Otto got bloated just before i went on a week vacation. I left the tank wit a weekender block only to come back last Saturday to find most of my fish dead. Including the Otto. Last night i noticed that my last...