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Got ya, thanks for explaining why it's no acceptable :) Lol, I thought I was going to play scientist :( Very good point, I just hope my betta isn't like me in the morning pre-coffee.

I though the plakats were quite a fiesty variety? Hydrogen peroxide eh? I'll have to buy some. sorry for my lack of knowledge... but why arer bubbles bad? is it because their could be bad stuff trapped inside the pores of the rock?

Well that's unfortunate, hopefully the next time they'll show a little leniency if you're a little late, or that they give you a wider window for collection. As for sand, I believe it's a little bit trickier, because you have to pay more attention, you can't just pick some gravel up and let it...

they are some good idea's. I do have an internal in there at the moment with a spray bar, I've only got the tank half filled (just keeping the media wet) yet the force of the filter is quite strong, I was thinking maybe it wouldn't be suitable for Betta's, plus I don't want the oto's trying to...

oh man that sound is to die for, my mum has a conservatory, when it rains I pop in there and an hour later my mum comes and wakes me up lol. there's nothing like it. Also the sound of wind as it blows through trees too.

I was thinking of a hang on the back filter, or should I ignore that and just get an air filter? I am getting frogbit on the top as well, so that'll help. Betta's kind of sound like the naughty child... always up to no good, but not exactly "crossing the line" lol. Lol I should, though she...

oh dear, poor little fish. I knew they were jumpers, but I didn't know about that aspect... my tank is an aqua start 500... it has a lide, but the back has a hole where a hang on back filter can be placed... also the front has a little flap, it's closed but it's not got a clasp to keep it down...

Yeah it's amazing how one fish can have so many different varities, it's insane, yet good for us fish nerds, gives us more to look at, read and want lol. I was shocked to hear it was brackish too, it really took me back, hehe, don't tell me you're planning on moving house so you can have a tank...

Just a suggestion, but might it be a good idea to reach out to a foreign vet who is used to treating fish? not neccesarily to take your fish there, but to get some information on anti-biotics so your vet can know the right measurements and treatment? Just a suggestion, I hope your bumblebee...

Still it's a beautiful fish, I thought there was very few "low-key" betta's, but I'm quite happy that there is a wide variety. I've just been sifting through the betta section digging up photos. It's not helping, I want them all lol! I'm not sure my self, I think I came across something about...

very pretty, a spade tail too? aren't they rarer then most? I'm still learning lol

I thought they were all bubble nesters.. this is cool! And Ellrog, the first betta I saw that I really loved was the mahachaiensis, I liked how even though it wasn't as frilly it still looked beautiful, and the colours were amazing.

Every Betta is pretty, but, I prefer the motr low-key ones, not a huge fan of the big tails and fins. beautiful, just not my cup of tea. Though, all these bettas look right up my alley, beautiful little fish. I'll be having a look now :) haha, don't worry, hijack all you want, like you said...

The ideal temperature for general aquarium care is around 20-24 degrees. I know they prefer it on the cooler side. I was taught about sewilla lineolata today, in fact there's a segment about hillstream loaches in the 'new to the hobby' section. Byron explained about their habitat in detail and...

Aye we talked about it, I'm going to find some smooth river rocks and thoroughly clean them especially for the oto's and the bettas fins. It's been a long two days and I wasn't thinking straight lol. Thank you :)

Well I wont quit, I guess I'm just going to have to research even harder next time. though for now, I should sleep. I close my eyes and all I see is aquariums and fish from all the surfing I've done today. Tomorrow after picking up my substrate and testing kit (because I was too busy today) I...

How the hell did I miss that. I guess my greenhorny-ness is showing more than ever. Deducing it's fine simply because it's a betta. Stupid stupid me. I have a feeling I'm going to make a horrible fishkeeper. Thought better to learn now then later right?

no doubt, I'm hoping to make sure they have access to a wide array of different foods, algae, algae wafers, some different vegetables, keep it varied, keep them happy and full (obviously without making them pop). I just know that I wont be able to make the algae as quick as they're eating it...

Awesome, I should definitely look into that, also, do I put the jar in as a whole? I came across "repashy soilent green" it's made to be like biofilm, or aufwuchs (think I nailed that spelling) would this also be good for weening onto algae wafers and the like?

Now this I did not know runs to google for adding algae

So I'm looking at, six months you said?

You're both legends.. so with all that said and done... my tank is ready to be built? Also do I wait to add the betta after the embers once my tanks has been established for a while? (didn't you say that would be six months?) or do I add the Ot's then betta? then introduce embers later?

Owch, this info stings a little, I wont lie :oops:. I know that they're aggresive but the seriously fish says it can stay with peaceful species, as long as they're in schools it'll stop the betta from being able to singling them out, I got my hopes up (just a side note, I noticed a whoopsie on...

Swim in peace Edgar :( Sorry for losing your beautiful boy

Aye the more I look it at seriously fish the more I'm swearing by it... I was getting my fish information of a certain youtuber, but now I've not left my computer for the past two days just oogling at fish, I realise his information is... well... crap. Like I said, I'm glad I have you guys too...

I will admit now, I went on seriously fish and saw 50 I'm guessing I didn't have my glasses on or that I'm a moron (I vote on the latter). My tank is only 50 x 32, so tetras are out of the question, thank you for picking up on that, I guess I should start looking at other possibilities. I'm glad...

Awesome to know, I dont mind lava rock, but I would prefer smoother rocks with the little oto's and Betta around. And thanks for letting me know about schools. Are there no alarm bells ringing for this tank? just want to make sure everything is hunky-dory

As some of you may know I've been pondering on what fish to get for my little 65 litre tank (17 gallon), I've found fish that I couldn't have and have been scratching my head about it all (I swear I've gone even more bald now). After all was said and done, I thought I'd go for simpler fish, ones...

Keep us updated on the little guy too!

I was thinking a hang on the back one... would this be alright? The filter is traditionally underneath, so it wouldn't pull to much would it?

I cannot thank you enough, you have taken time to not only explain my question in detail, but also open my eyes a little bit more to the welfare of the fish I keep. I've always wanted fish to feel as comfortable as possible. I just got excited when I saw this guy and really wanted him. Now I...

The difference between the aquarium sand and Argos is £3, if I went to argos I'd only be going for that, where as if I go to the LFS, I'd be able to pick up more goodies :) I'lm also looking at bottom dwellers, so I'll make sure to get smooth sand. I like the look of the plants on top, I've...

I'm cringing everytime I read another piece of advice this thread is like torture.

I did notice the argos play sand, is there a huge difference between aquarium and play sand? ther difference in price is marginal considering travel costs as well. Whilst I'm at the LFS, I can also bag some plants whilst I'm there. Would it be recommended for a silent tank? I'm not too...

@Deanasue Might be able to help, also @Colin_T Unfortunately I'm too green to even think about helping, I don't want to give you any wrong advice. Hopefully these guys, or someone else, will get back to you quickly.

I'm not going to lie, I'm confused. These guys, are awesome and by far one of the fish I 100% want before I croak, but information on them is varied, and when I say varied I mean it. Now I understand that when these guys are in the wild, they live in fast flowing, cool streams with plenty of...

so seachem flourish sounds like a good one. I'll relay it my partner, she says if I do the landscape it'll look like a jungle. I've let it in her capable hands and if she has questions I'll relay them to you guys!

I think the most common one is "a drop of this and put your fish in straight away" I know my partners mum has a 15 litre tank and stocks goldfish, tetras, som cherry bora's and looking to expand. I told her it's way overcrowded, but she insists that the petshop owner knows better than I do...

Welcome to the forum! I'm new too, the guys are super knowledgeable and I don't think theres an question these guys can't answer! It helps that you're neighbour has knowledge too, always handy to have someone close by :) :fish:Again welcome to the forum, I can't wait to see your tank up and...

Any playsand? I was just looking at poolfilter sand along with the quikrete, over here it's pretty expensive, for 5kg it's anywhere between £25-£30 ($32-$38). Though I just found some play sand in argos for £5 ($6.50) for 15kg, so I'm guessing thats my best bet so far. Thank you for all the tips...