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Hi all I went to the RSPCa at the weekend and im just waiting for a home visit so that I can bring home my cat misty. I have a few questions I hoped someone could answer for me 1. What exactly do they look for on a home visit? This part is getting me really nervous 2. How often to you treat...

Hey congrat. :flex: These rams are great I had two in my tank but think they were both male Fingers crossed for you Keep us updated :cool:

Hi guys Both them poems made me cry and my thought go with all of you. I dont cats but I lost my gorgeous baby domino 6 weeks ago.He was a rat and he lived just short of 2 years not long i know but I loved him so much in that time it was so hard and such a shock Iv now got a lovely little rat...

Thanks will do Domnt like the look of the fish i found Id really like that information you collected on the shops in newcastle

no illness in the tank just wanted to give it a good clean.Think il stick with the hot water thanks

Hi there Im changing my tank got rid of my fish to start a new but want to give my tank a really good clean Can anyone suggest anything or should I just use hot water? thanks

Hi all Sorry about this but someone was helping me find a marbled convict. Iv lost your details and was just wondering if you could e-mail me please? I was just wondering if any of the suppilers in newcastle had replied about marbled convicts? Thanks alot

Hi there Im ordering a convict from the mail order company Trimar.Some in this forum gave me there address Can anyone tell me what the latest time of day they will take an order for it to be delivered the next day? Im getting a marbled convict cichlid from them and would like it for friday but...

hi all thanks for all the replys but Im a she not a he :D :P

Hi there I know when people get goldfish they give them names but does anyone name there tropical fish? Its just a query I had.Something I was thinking about while our electricity was off for a few hours :crazy: thanks alot :fish:

Hi there Thats the think my lfs wont get any in for me cause they dont have any spare tanks and there no demand for them. I thought getting hold of them would be easy coz there loads of info on the internet about Im still trying a mail order company at the moment would would much prefer to see...

Hi there Im looking to change over my tank and want to keep a fish or two that have been known to have personalities. Somethins that you can develop a bonding with. Im looking into convicts at the moment but im having trouble getting my hands on one. Can anyone suggest any of fish simlar to...

Hi there Im looking to change over my tank and want to keep a fish or two that have been known to have personalities. Somethins that you can develop a bonding with. Im looking into convicts at the moment but im having trouble getting my hands on one. Can anyone suggest any of fish simlar to...

Hi there As many as you know from my previous post that iv decided to get a convict cichlid This sounds easier than it is. None of my LFS have any or have any room to order them in. I would like to see the fish and pick my own(of course) Its looking like Il have to order and get the delivered to...

Thats what I was thinking and like Iv already mentions I really like to head bump the males develop and I can get a female in my new big tank when I get it Thanks alot

Hi there Iv read that convicts like veggies.Is this true? If so is it worth me buying proper ones from my lfs or just using veggies I would usually buy? What type of veg do they like? I have some normal food specially for cichlids to use as a stable diet and load of frozen blood worm as this is...

The problem I have is that iv contacted a few of my LFS but they cant/wont get convicts in for me.Im having to buy them from another company on line and get them delivered, so I know my LFS wont take any back as they dont have space to keep them and there no demand round here for them type of...

Hi there :) As many of you will know from my many posts that im trying to get hold of some convicts :D My choice is one male convict or 2 females.If i get 2 females il get one normal and one marbles hoping they will get along.Bearing in mind if they dont one will have to be re-home as at the...

Thye can be kept by themselves unless you wanyt a amle and female or 2 feamles together.Plenty of hiding spaces for them

Hi there :) Iv just decided to keep convicts and been asking alot of questions. From what iv gather males need to be kept by themselves or with a female(ul get lots of babies) Or what im doing and keep 2 females togather I have 2ft longx18in high and 12 inch wide tank and can keep one male or...

Wel having done my research iv decoded on 2 females.One normal and one stripy I know the stri[y female show more colour on their bellys.Is this still the case for the marled ones aswell. Grummie 2 are they your female marbles you shopw a picture of There gorgeous :D edit for silly mistakes. iv...

Thanks alot :D They would probably only be in here for a few months as iv pursaded my mam to let me get another fish tank once shes decorated the living room thinking of a 4 foot one. Nice and big :lol: Lots of space for them Il probably post pictures coz should be getting them next week. I...

Tank size is 24inch long 12wide 18inch high what do you think?

Hi ther So do you think that if I got two young females and put them in a tank together by themselves that they would be ok? I really like the marbles convicts but also the stripy ones so If can keep two females I can have both :D thanks vicky

Hi there I know convicts are aggresive when breeding and that females tend to be samller than makes. Would it be ok to keep 2 females together in the same tank? If so how hard are they to introduce?If I put them togetehr on the same day? I really hope this is possible as would really like two...

HEY THERE Dont want to upset anyone but I believe each to there own. Its personal preference really isnt it? Not many people agree with the other pets I keep I have 5 pet rats, but I love them too bits.So long as the individual and pet/fish are happy.Isnt that the main thing?

Hi there Im planning on changing from an undergravel filter to a one that sits inside the tank. I know this new filter needs time to work but have red somewhere that I can put a little gravel from the tank into the bottom of the new filter to help speed up this process Is this correct? If so can...

Hi there again I think Il be getting a male.I dont know why but I really like that head bump they get. Any Iv ordered a new filter, light and background Getting the sand and terracotta pots tomorrow and will probably get my plants mid next week All going well Il order my fish the week after...

There nice fish Does anyone have any preference to which gender?Do they act differently? I know females are meant to have more colour.Is this still the case with the marbled ones Cant decided between a male or female? Any ideas? Thanks

Hey guys Bet your getting sick now but just one last question I dont know how many people keep convicts but which do you prefer? Normal stripy Albino,pink? Calico-marbled Male or female? If female can you keep two together or not? thanks alot

MY GOD. I want to say how incredably helpful you guys are. :D Hopefully il have my dream fish in about 3 weeks. :D Devilsadvocate.I think il be ordering from that site and the postage they charge is good too. I cant drive so Im willing to pay delivery because thats what I d probably give my...

WOW hes gorgeous :hyper: Ok I definatly want one! :D I know of a really good fish shop about 30min from me and my dad knows the guy who runs it.I think il go and see him and see if he can help me. I live in the north east of england if anyone has any suggestions? thanks guys

thanks for the reply guys but I live in the uk Iv done some search and found a few possiblities.Just wait for a reply.Ill keep you updated

Hi there Would Java moss grow on a terracotta pot? Also what do people think about this idea?Want a natural looking tank thanks alot

Great thanks everyone.Did a search for aquarium selant on ebay and iv got some for £2+£2 p&p. Cant wait! thanks alot

Hi there I was just wondering if anyone can tell me the names of some tough plants? Im planning a tank with a convict cichlid and know they like to rip up plants but I really dont like plastic plants in tropical tanks. Any help would be great thank you

Hi there Im planning on getting a Convict cichlid and started going some research and found that you can get marbled Convict cichlids(link below) http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/...?article_id=139 And iv seen some people saying that they have them too. Any ideas where i can get one...

sorry just realised.il re-post

Hi there Im planning on getting a Convict cichlid and started going some research and found that you can get marbled Convict cichlids(link below) http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/...?article_id=139 And iv seen some people saying that they have them too. Any ideas where i can get one...

Yeah thats what I was planning on using thanks uv been a great keep. will keep everyone updated on how things go