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What’s the most you’ve invested in a fish aquarium setup ? I’m amazed how much money this hobby can consume. Just wondering everyone’s maximum and give a brief description of setup. Cost includes tank, all setup equipment, ceramic media’s, hard scape, gravel, sand, fish etc. Bar consumables...

I basically tripled the procedure as anything with bleach and live things has always freaked me out. The prime procedure I done a number of times and then finally a buffer to get it in line with Tank PH. I’m at a loss. everything else was in check. Removed the bags water change and back to...

Exactly the same colourings as mine. It’s hard to get a picture as they are quite new to tank so hiding. I always look for clean rocks or wood to find where they are hiding

Hi people, is this a quite sort after BN ? I got some recently but only just noticed they arnt readily available ? They are lovely though

So many variables with fry. I just got lucky and they were very hardy fry that would eat anything. Leaving with the parents, if they are good parents helps the fry 100%

The funniest thing I’ve seen is what I thought to be a dead tetra. Bottom of the tank curled a bit, gentle being moved with the current of the tank. I went for the net and realised it was gone. Had a look around and saw it being chased by 2 male tetra. It was playing dead. I’m used to this...

Community tank ? have they killed anything yet ? They can be quite savage when looking after fry.

I had an experience with angel fry. Totally unintended. 2 angels in a large biorb - laid probably 150-200 eggs. Basically all hatched. Freaked out and bought some hikari first bites, grey up very fast. When they were big enough I gave 60 odd to a friend and another 50 I sold to a shop. Along the...

Imagine a big common Pleco !! Be like tornado damage

Thanks - Work in progress hope to master submerged amazon swords should set the tank off.

Those strips will work but are not fantastic. There are better liquid test kits out there. If your using cold water only buy another cheap heater and make sure the temperature is same as tank obviously de chlorinate the new water. just test the nitrate level before adding the fish. To be fair...

Lol - for me it gets the fish used to me more so when it comes to water change time they are not as stressed. As for feel - strange, plus those discus are slimy things.

So people, who of you out there love feeding your fish by hand ? I’m sure I’m not the only one out there. If you got a pic do share. Obviously completely clean hands - I do understand hands in tank isn’t great soaps etc but if you know what your doing all is good :)

Everyone loves spongebob ! Lol

Once the cycle is established as in ammonia and nitrite = 0ppm you can do a water change and add fish. The bacteria colonies will have established on your filter media whatever that may be so changing the water doesn’t mess with the cycle. The new water combi tap into a bucket with a thermometer...

That’s the proper way. You can cut corners but be aware that the fish may suffer more stress due to parameters fluctuating. The smaller the tank the bigger the fluctuations. I know people who follow the quick regime and all works out well but you may be doing a lot more water changes in first...

Totally agree with the above . Once upon a time a shop keeper tried to sell me an MBU puffer for a 100 litre tank. I was naive at the time but always armed with a quick google search I jogged him on. They are just there to unload their stock on anyone. Also if you buy shop bought fish...

207 imperial Gallons 249 US Gallons Was a shop bought unit so everything includes - although I’ve added the UV unit + CO2 for when I want to take plants seriously Always quote a gallon number in between as many aquarists tend to be from the states ;)

So true. Water changes is the only way. If your bothered about clarity. UV + fine filter wool/floss thicker the better + very fine micron filter socks before return pump. Swap socks every couple of days. Water change 3 times a week 50% at present and fish thank me for it. I’d love to have the...

It’s not worth it. You only have to experience it. A hard lesson. The discus thank god are all good. The pair I have have just spawned again back to normal.

I second clove oil. Please don’t flush them down the toilet. I was in horror when a friend of mine culled his stock years ago because of disease and disposed of all down the toilet !

I’d have to agree with the above. It’s impossible to tell exactly but symptoms point to dropsy. I’ve had one fish perish long ago same symptoms. It’s sad especially when you know it’s too far gone. I’m no fish expert but I have had a fish perish that way in the past.

Same bleach. 15% diluted down to 7.5% thin no added extras. It’s blown me away into never trying it again. If I would have lost all my discus I would have been mortified. Nothing else has been added to the tank. Confused as hell. The only thing I can do is cut out Regen and just buy new stuff if...

I’ll keep it brief. I’ve been recharging this stuff for awhile with no apparent issues to note until two days ago. Regen followed as normal I even done an extra soak. PH neutralised to tank water specs. Confirmed on ph tests. No chlorine detected. No smell on bags. Placed the bags in and went...

I have 25w uv clarifier. 950 litre aquarium. Suggested flow rate ? I had it running at 500 lph and a friend said I should up it. It’s currently got 1200 lph running through it now. Water seems clearer but would it be doing it’s job on parasites and the likes ?

Twice a week generally.

Sold :)

Established pair of angel fish to go. Location - Chelmsford - pick up only - I have Fish bags. Getting rid as they do not share with other tank occupants. Background - I’ve had them for a year and have successfully bred 100 ish fry. All I ask is for £10 cash on collection.

The zebras to my knowledge only grow to a few inches. I have no issues in keeping up a strict water change schedule. I note your point of the behaviour during breeding. I had this issue with angel fish over night they killed half a dozen fish. I never saw the eggs so couldn’t act soon enough.

thanks for your feedback. The tank has only started cycling. I have put old filter media in their to help the process along. I knew of someone years ago who kept Plecos and discus without an issue although I have heard the slimecoat sucking before. The tank is 200cm L by 60cm W by 80cm H I...