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If it’s limestone would you recommend taking it out and getting a different kind of rock?

I've been using two different water test kits, one with ppm and one just the dgh so I think I got a bit mixed up. Thank you for the help! @Back in the fold

I’ve just checked and I’d converted it from ppm to dGH wrong. It’s consistently about 150ppm. Which I think is around 9dGH? So it’s not very hard water then is it.

It was called ocean rock and it’s from Maidenhead aquatics (in the uk). If I do this test will I be able to use them after that or will I have to throw out the one I put vinegar on? I’ll get some vinegar tomorrow.

My shrimp have moved into my filter. I thought they were hiding because they shed the day after I got them last week but I’ve just found them in here and I can’t get them out. What should I do?? I read online to leave them alone after they molt because they need to harden up but I’m worried...

I've attached a photo of the kind of rock I have in my tank, would this affect the water hardness in any way? only other things I have in my tank is plants and a cave and some smooth pebbles. My water hardness is normally around 20. I've been trying to find a type of cory which will be suitable...

I do love the look of Sterbais but they're slightly too big for what I'm looking for. The pygmys do look very cute.

It seems to me like certain corys are overbred in different countries. Do you know what your PAH corys are? My local PAH has peppered, bronze and albino. Seems to me that the false juliis have an over breeding problem in the UK.

Everyone's opinions are greatly appreciated, I'm still looking into what would be best for my tank. I've heard mixed things about pandas but everyone in the UK seems to think the over breeding of pandas isn't an issue here. I don't think they'd be completely suitable for my tank due to the water...

Oh great! Thanks!

That’s great thank you!! I’d been struggling to find any relevant videos, I’ll have a look a this one now ☺️

Good to know!

What kind of sponge? The filter only has one cartridge in it. So Ill just carry on cleaning it when I do a tank clean. What am I looking for as a sign that it needs changing?

Ah ok thanks, it’s not gunky, just brown

I’ve had my tank up and running for about 6 weeks ish. Just put some fish and 2 shrimp in a couple of days ago. I was told on here not to change my filter cartridge yet but it’s looking very brown! I did try to clean it in the old tank water but it seems pretty hard to clean compared to other...

I’ll do that thank you!

They actually went crazy swimming all over the tank last night for hours. I saw a couple of people say online that it might be a sign of molting. They’ve also gone missing today. Maybe not though because it seems odd they’d both do it at the same time! I’ve got a tarantula so I’m used to the...

I’ve got some shrimp pellets for them so I’ll do that thank you!

They seem pretty stable but I’ll keep checking!

I might get one for when they’re younger then, make the most of it ?

I did the full fishless cycle that’s recommended in this forum, so by the time I get them the tank will be at least 8 weeks old. Hopefully this will be ok!

I made my first shrimp purchase yesterday. Two wood shrimp. This piece of wood goes up to a couple of inches below where the water flows out of the filter. I know they need to catch their food in the moving water so I’m hoping this is good enough! I can make adjustments if anyone thinks I need...

Wow sounds so similar to what I’ll be having!! I’ve got a cave area right in the middle with a little clearing ready for them to swim about in ? Does everyone get on well?

I’m looking into getting an air stone because from what I’ve seen they love bubbles!

My heater keeps the tank at 25c. Would I need a heater that keeps it a bit warmer for a betta?

That’s really helpful thank you! Is it hard to spot issues they may be having? I’ve only got ember tetras and two wood shrimp (since yesterday?) and every slight change of behaviour I’m researching making sure everyone’s ok.

Good to know, thanks!

I did wonder if it might be different in different countries as I haven't actually seen that many pandas for sale here! I've been using seriouslyfish for absolutely everything, I've found it really helpful. I made sure I had suitable sand when I initially set up the tank as I knew I wanted corys.

I might look at corys that stay a bit smaller then?

Will do, am I best to add ALL fish before putting a betta in? @Slaphppy7

Didn't think so, I like the look of all of them. :D I finished cycling my tank (thanks for the advice with that last week by the way!) and have got 6 ember tetras (will be getting at least 2 more), a group of corys and a betta. I think I'd better get corys that grow to around 5cm so I have...

I didn't think there would be that much difference between them all but it seems like they're all very different!