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I was just wondering how many people here have black backgrounds for their tanks? If you do, did you paint them? Can you possible post pics so i can get an idea as to what it might look like? Im thinking about painting mine, but i dont want to ruin it and im feeling a bit nervous about going...

The front one in the 2nd pic IS a female Swordtail, i have 2 just like her. The white and black one though im not so sure, dont know much about Mollies and Platys

Ah, ok, i was looking at your list wrong! So if i want Apisto's in the big tank, from South America, the best from the list i saw are probably Neon Tetras. The Yellow Glass Tetra are nice too but have never seen them in lfs's before! The Black Phantom Tetra are from South America too so could i...

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Thanks! I dont know if these are too small but i like the Danio Margaritatus. Would they be ok in the big tank? Can the Male Betta not stay in the small tank with the Rams, Gouramis and Phantom Tetras?

Thanks guys! I have found a home for all of them. Once they have been collected i will be getting the tank planted and ready for its new tennants! :good:

Ah, ok, cool, thanks. I shall give them a call and see.

Oh really? Cool....one of them has a dodgy eye, the biggest of the group. Looks like it has Cataracts or something.... I wasnt planning on keeping any of these fish...would my lfs take them do you reckon? Oh, and is the yellow one definately a chinese algae eater?

So i collected my new "2nd hand" tank this evening. Turns out it is a 125L, not 90L so that makes me happy! Anyway, the deal with the tank was i had to take the fish that were in it, so now i have some fish that dont really fit into my plans. Im not even sure what most of them are so i thought...

Thanks for all the tips! I shall look into switching fishes around. What Tetra would you suggest to go with the Apisto's in the new tank? Would it just be easier to rehome my female betta? Although i would hate to as she is really pretty....

Ok, I am planning on changing to sand today when i get my new tank. I was going to put water and fish into new tank without substrate etc and redo the old tank so that isnt a problem. I dont much like the look of cory's...i dont know why...anything else besides them? Did you mean to add the...

My Pleco at the moment is only about 1.5 inches long, when he does get bigger i will move him. I am planning on getting bigger tanks in the future but where i am living at the moment it is impossible. I wasnt aware that Swordtails grew to 5 inches, and as you suggested perhaps i should have done...

Ok, i see your point. So i have 4 swordtail, 3 adults 1 fry, 4 honey gourami and 4 Black phantom tetra, what SHOULD the minimum number for these be? Other than that i have my betta and my pleco....

So what would you suggest? Which of my fish do you class as "large" fish??

Sorry to highjack but i LOVE your tank Minnt! Where did you get the big branch you have? Back to original post, your tanks look good too! I would def add LOTS more plants in there! :)

Thanks so much for your help minnnt! What about Golden Rams? Are they like Bolivians?

I know, I'll probably just stick with either a pair of Rams or 3 Apisot's (if i can find any). I wouldnt want to cause them any stress and have them die....

Really? Cool, well i had better keep my fingers crossed that on Sunday it turns out to be a 125L :)

Ah, ok.... :-( Im not too sure on the size of the tank, the one of the couple im getting it from gave me measurements that make me think its 90L, the other gave me measurements making me think its 125L....i guess that extra wouldnt make much difference if i was lucky enough for it to be a...

So how big would my friends tank need to be for the Loach? I like the look of Apistogramma's...sadly i dont think any of my lfs sell them...at least i dont think they do. If i did manage to find some, could they live happily with a pair of Rams? Im planning on having my tank planted with lots...

I did see some today in my lfs when i was buying sand, they were pretty big. I dont actually like them so maybe i will see if a friend of mine wants it? What other fish would people suggest? I already have a community tank. I was hoping to maybe have just a one species tank...Cichlids of some...

Thats what the other person said, but can i just say that none of my fish fight, at all.... Ok, so i wont go for the angels, it was just an idea as someone on another forum had the two together, although im not sure how big their tank was... Can i only keep 1 pair of rams? I was hoping for...

Hello everyone. I havent been on here in a while but thought id post here for some advice on 2 issues. I currently have a 64L tank that i have had for well over 6 months. I was told recently that it is overstocked. Could someone please advise me? I have 4x Black Phantom Tetra 2x Yellow honey...

I think its a she then...shame cause her name is Otis! Lol

I havent posted here in a while. My 64L Fishbox tank has been set up for about a month now and i love my fish! My current stock list is: 1x Bristlenose Pleco (how do i know if its male of female??) 2x Yellow honey Gourami (1 male, 1 female) 2x bolivian Rams (1 male, 1 female) 4x Black phantom...

Okee dokee, well thanks for your help! I have a male betta and 2 gourami together now and they seem fine. I wont rock the boat with any females. Maybe when i upgrade in the future and get a bigger tank i'll be able to add some females to my 64L.

Or how about 2 female Betta's to accompany our boy?

Thanks for all your help! :good: What about platy's? Would they be any good?

Tiger barbs are fairly agressive right?

So any other type of Tetra or Danio?

Oh yeah, that might help! My tank is 64L.

So i got my water tested last week and everything was fine (i havent managed to get my own kit yet). I have 4 black phantom Tetra's, 2 Yellow honey Gourami, a blue Betta and a bristlenose plec. My tank looks REALLY empty. I was wondering what other fish i could add in to make it a bit more...

How far is Snodland from Canterbury? Do you have any pics of them?

Where abouts are you located in Kent? :)

I had been looking at 2nd hand for a while but nothing seemed to be available and i couldnt wait any longer! I havent seen Oto's before, i shall look into them, thanks! Only 1 gourami? I thought they were best in groups of 3 or more? I'm sure i read that somewhere.... :/ Oh, yes i have read...

Hi everyone! I havent been on in a while but just wanted to come back to say i finally got my tank. In the end due to lack of ££ i decided to go with the Fishbox 60 from PAH. It is 64L. I have had it all set up and running since last Thursday and im taking a sample of water to be tested today...

Definately! I'm not expecting to have any fish til at least the end of May, but im excited to have (hopefully) a new hobby and like to plan ahead! :blush:

I'm planning on doing a fishless cycle, need to read more about it but ive read a little bit on here.

Ok...so if i decided to maybe go for a smaller tank to start, say a 60L, i could have a Betta and some Galaxy Rasboro's....maybe a pleco and some cory's....some tetra's and the sunset platys...how small a tank could i have for a betta? I might get the 125l (without betta) and then once that one...

:nod: So i have decided (i think) to get the Fluval Roma 125. Its a really nice looking tank. Even though i wont be getting it to the end of April, i'd like some input on what fish to get. I cant decide on whether i want a male Betta or not. If i get a Betta it restricts what other fish i can...