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Thanks to you all for your advice. I will take note of what you have suggested on the day. Cheers Andy

Hi, I am due to move house later this week (solicitors willing!) and have a Juwel Vision 180 set up that will need to be moved. I am moving to the other side of the village - probably about a mile and a half away. I know that I will have to almost empty the tank of water to transfer it, but I...

I have 3 black spot barbs. 2 are about 25 - 30mm in length and the third is slightly larger, about 35 - 40mm long. The larger one seems to spend most of his day chasing the other two around the tank - this seems to have intensified over the last couple of days. I haven't noticed any injuries on...

Thanks for all the replies. Seems my PH will be OK so long as it remains stable. I will continue to monitor it. mr_miagi32 - my tank is 180l. Cheers Andy

The substrate is gravel - approx. 3mm, smooth (it's labelled betta gravel). I am stocked with: 8 Zebra Danios 9 Neon tetras 6 Swordtails 6 Red Eye tetras 6 Guppies 2 Zebra Loaches 1 Clown Loach 3 Khuli Loaches 3 black spot barbs

Hi, I've bought a test kit and tested my aquarium water last night. The reading was 8. I tried it again first thing this morning and it was still 8. Should I be worried about this? I have a large piece of bogwood in the tank and quite a few live plants. Thanks RPB

Thanks for the reassurance! Funny to see tho............

You need to buy one of these. http://www.forpets.co.uk/product.php?xProd=4

I have been home all day today and have noticed all 3 of my black spot barbs in a stationary, vertical position, looking like they are standing on their tails. Is this normal behaviour for this fish? They appear to be healthy and when I approach the tank they assume a normal swimming position...

Look at this - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...5956240606&rd=1 Is this for real? Can't be right. Poor lilttle guy.

I've ordered the Tetra Laborett kit - £16.74 + P&P. This was online. Some shops were selling it for £23.74 + P & P! Thanks for the responses. Andy

I was looking at an SAE for its algae eating prowess, but having said that I've also been considering the Oto, but it does seem a little tender. Based on the size of the SAE I'll definately be better with Otos, but it will be more of a challenge, it seems. Thanks for the advice. Andy

I have a Juwel 180 Vision set up with plants and the following fish; I quite like the look and sound of the Siamese Algae Eater; would I be OK to add one? 8 zebra danios; 9 neon tetras; 1 clown loach; 2 zebra loaches; 3 khuli loaches; 3 black spot barbs; 6 swordtails; 6 red eye tetras; 6...

My filter outlet (? right terminology?) is positioned so that it does cause surface disturbance of the top of the water, and it's quite powerful, so I guess I'm not going to rush out and buy an airstone. Thanks Jon (again!). Andy

Can anyone advise on a good test kit for my tropical set up? It's a Juwel 180. Thanks Andy

I've had my aquarium running since last October. It's planted up and the fish & plants seem to be doing OK. What is the benefit (or is there any benefit) of having an airstone, and if so, do you have any recommendations for my size of aquarium? Thanks Andy :D

I've concluded that they are Zebras - mine are very similar to these in the links below. Thanks for your help. Andy http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/gstriata.html http://www.petresources.net/fish/cyprinid/bot_str.html

Another great site Wilder, thanks! I don't think mine are striped loaches. The closest match I can see is the zebra loach, but on this site, the zebras stripes don't extend under the body, wheras mine do....intriguing. Andy

Is this any better? Pesky things keep moving! Andy

Thanks Wilder, great site, but I think it only lists catfish, and these are loaches. Andy

Please can you help me to identify this loach? I have two, bought a few weeks ago. I can't remember their names - any help appreciated. I've ruled out Pakistan or Yoyo loaches as I think the stripes are too close together. Thanks Andy

Thanks Jon, must have got my maths wrong! Andy

Hi, My name is Andy and I have a Juwel vision 180, approx 28G tank with various tropicals in it. I started the tank up in November, and suffered some deaths, most notable being my Royal Plec and 2 clown loaches a couple of weeks ago. This looks a great forum and I hope I can glean some good...