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I've successfully kept Neon and Glowlight tetras with a Betta, really depends on the Bettas temperament though.  I also have a Honeycomb Driftwood Catfish in with Henry, he keeps himself pretty much to himself, no issues that I have seen.

I learnt this one the hard way.  Any plants from within the EU should be OK (Tropica is a good example), anything from out side the EU is a nono as they have to be treated under EU law.   Always ask at your LFS and if they can't answer the question then don't buy.

Now there's a thought, Maybe I should starve the tank for a few days sure fish will be fine

I wish my assassins were so efficient. I must have a selection of lazy buggers

Pop into a tesco with a chemist, they sell them for about 50p.  I grabbed a load when I got started.

I see a Turtles theme going here :-)   Yes it was my 'Daughters' Christmas present, but seeing as she has lost interest and I'm entering a mid life crisis...looks like I've found a new hobby (safer than motorbikes).   Thanks for the compliments, it really is a work in progress...hindsight is a...

Hi, is this still available? - OK DOH! I read 2013 as 2014, I am a fool

Well I thought I would post up a really crappy photo of my 'daughters' tank.  It has been up and running now for about 3 months and we have had some fun and games in that time.....such a learning curve.   After a visit to a well known LFS that lets you look at pets (work it out), I found my self...

Makes my Henry look a bit dull

Well when I'm not working or looking after the children, I design and build websites on the side and play bass in a few bands.

Thanks All,    yes, a very steep learning curve at that.  Happy that my little crew seem to be enjoying life in there new home though, I never realised that fish had personalities.   A month until I get new shrimp...that's fine.  The children haven't realised yet, not quite ready for 'that' chat.

Hi, stumbled on this forum a couple of days ago and, my word what a glut of information.  Seeing as I seem to have inherited an aquarium from my daughter, I may be here for the long term ...so hello.   Bit of background, my daughter wanted a 'fish' for Christmas, being a tad more responsible...