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No, I cycled the tank for around 4-6 weeks before introducing the Platys. During the cycling period, I was testing the water every 2/3 days, and only once I'd had zero readings for over a week did I add the fish. After adding the fish, I carried on testing the water every 2/3 days, and the...

Thanks for your comments essjay, very helpful. I feel like an idiot, because I did do some research before and had ruled out getting neon tetras because I didn't think the tank was big enough, but then allowed myself to be persuaded by the aquarium shop that it would be fine. I know the main...

My potential overstocking problem has now resolved itself because sadly I have lost all three of my Platys in the last few weeks, so now I just have the six remaining neon tetras, plus about 5-6 tiny Platy fry that were born before the Platys died out. I will be rehoming these tiny babies soon...

Thanks for the reassurances, I'll stop worrying about it.

Thanks Colin, yes curtains and blinds are closed and all electronics are switched off. Sadly I don't have space for a bigger tank, but one day I will have an absolute monster tank and then won't have to worry about such things...

Thanks for your comments. My tank is a 30 litre tank, which probably has around 25 litres of water in it. I keep the light switched off during the day, so that is not contributing to the heat of the water. I guess in nature the temperature of the water fluctuates a little too, although...

Good morning all, I was wondering if anyone has any tips on keeping the water temperature stable. I have Platys and Neon Tetras in my tank, and am struggling to maintain the water temperature at around 24/25 C. The problem is due to the heatwave we are currently experiencing. I'm out at work...

I thought so too, but I checked with my local aquarium and they said it would be fine. I had seen various reports and suggestions as to what you could have in a 30 litre tank, and those mostly said that it's too small for a shoal of tetras. However, at my local aquarium I told them what tank I...

Thanks for the advice Colin, but unfortunately I don't have another tank or container, nor do I have another heater or air stone. I have previously tried treating the whole tank, which had no effect and I was also worried this might cause other issues for the remaining fish, all of whom are...

Hi Colin, thanks for your message. I'm posting a couple of pictures of what the growth looks like. NB - I didn't take the photos, as I have been struggling to get a decent photo as they move too quickly, but these are photos I found on line of a fish with an almost identical growth in the same...

Good afternoon everyone, I am new to the forum and wish to canvass some opinion about a Platy that died suddenly overnight. I have a thirty litre BiOrb tank, which after a break has been re-set up and cycled since February. A month or so after setting the tank up, and having ensured all the...