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I started with an aqua one and and now also have a Jewel Rio 400 . I would recommend you look at the type of fish you would like to keep. Be aware they are like acorns . The small tiddlers grow into some sizes. Also the characteristics of your fish. Livebearers etc all need different shaped...

Does your dad eat cucumber himself? I agree shop produce has a lot of pesticides but you can wash and kill most by blanching them in boiling water. What about growing your own. A grow bag and some cucumber seeds will start you off. A bucket will do nicely for carrots. Mum's love them too. Just...

My Gouramis loves Peas. Yes frozen garden peas cooked then left to go cold. I just take a tablespoon out when I make my dinner about once a week. I would do less as you have not so many. I shell the skins as this is tough and my Golden Gouramis almost eats it out of my hand. The red Gouramis...

Probably thats why i am confused.

How do you tell the difference. The Mollies on a post here look like what I'm calling platy's. Sorry if I am ignorant. Well I'll find out the hard way. Do noy laugh too much :S

I have one that as you pick up the water it syphons it back. Mine is electric though. I'm lazy when emptying the tank I leave it running into a bucket so it syphons out as well. It's great as with the Plec you'll never need to buy All Bran for him. lol . Well I hope that means he's okay. It;s...

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I know I'm upset but I am really pleased you have been so honest. keep pointing these things out. I really thought it was a dream since the plec I bought will grow . Still he's not dead yet but no offers. I guess if I take him back they will only get another seller Poor thing .

Things to look out for is 1. Is that their adult size? 2. Do they need space to move? 3. Are they likely to breed? 4. How many plants and ornaments take up space? I am sure other will come up with more but it's a start If the breeding is a no-no then sorry but I have looked generally as a rule.

I get stung everytime. I wish lfs were banned on selling fish, problem is they know what I have and why do they keep them theirselves in Tropical tanks. I am very sad He's been here two weeks and is eating and looks okay. the tank is very well oxygenated so thats a help. I also have changed...

The lfs say he is fine they keep then in their tanks all the time. Looks like no-one is interested in having him . The tank looks mega complecated for a beginner whatcan i do. Even if I buy a fast moving tank and put heater to 70 degrees or even at room temp he'd be on his own is that okay. I...

Thanks I have it up on the buy sell swap board.

Me too. Death is not nice and all mine seem to wait until the night. Only once did I sit up all night with one Gourami. oooooooooh I miss them too soft

I am being told that Borneo's need a cold water tank and I have one in a tropical tank with Guppies and Platy's . Please tell me if I am doing harm ?

Are they coldwater? Not as such. Most of those in the shops are really tropical fish. Some have a high requirement for oxygen, and because warmer water holds less oxygen than cold water, they do better in cooler tanks. They are highly unlikely to survive outdoors. For best results keep them...

The Borneo is in with the Guppies and platys if he is cold water he goes not the other way around . I have them in a heated tank. I will now look at your atach. was told 6-7 cm Hi I have just phoned the lfs and they say can go both ways and they have them in with tropicals. i will forget salt...

It can be cruel but it also prevents deformities and allows the best to survive. It is naturally done by most animals except they tend to either fight or neglect. Those that just flysh away are cruel as this is not a quick way. Death is always painful. All we can hope is they do not keep...

No I didn't as it came out of a tropical tank and they he/she is with Guppies and Platys. I was told isalt kept Ich away. I haven't used salt. I did lose two fish in there. No ich to see at moment. The shop tried to sell me another plec for that tank but as i have got too close to the other...

It does take time . stability by seachem is good but cost around £8 for a large bottle. I found it rally boosts mine along

can i use salt or will it kill him . Is there also aquarist salt for live bearers and if not how much salt do i use ?

No more deaths so maybe they were ill or stressed out. I am unsure but will keep an eye on him. There are loads of places plants, a ship wreck a tunnel and areas others go. I am scared to put too much in as it takes swimming space away and the guppies do like a swim. I am not buying any more as...

I found it . Sorry went to chat and they or one said from the hood . It was the filter which is part of the hood ,not level and was running down back of tank. Its so dirty as I took all the media out to sort it. Put most of it back. Tried to vacumm but well I've now left it to settle . Put the...

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I am finding that one male platy just chases a Platy and I find the chased one dead next day . Is there anything I can do except get rid of that male? He was an original member before I added females.

Yes I watch mine morning, noon, evening and if I am up in the night. Some of the other fish come and look as if they are saying hello. Well I want to think that. We have had him about seven months now but I have just transfered him in the last month to a much bigger tank. He seems to eat the...

Hi, Just thought you experts may tell me some tips on how I can see my plec. Unlike my lfs where you see them as they have no hiding places I have him under a log all day long and if you enter the room at night. Only if you are me and half asleep on the sofa do you see him. Early morning he...

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I have Ich on one of my Guppies and have seen the thread. Changed the water and done the Vacumming but to add salt ? I have Neon and a new sucking fish.

I got an AquaOne 620 at first and well it just did not do, too small fish grow quickly. I had to bu a Jewel Rio 400. Which is my delight at the moment. I put livebearers in the small tank amd as they had babies I now have another small tank. I.e If you like the hobby it takes over. I would...

Put mince in frying pan and dry fry.i.e in it's own <5% fat. Place in a large sieve. Add Vinegar and sieve the fat and vinegar off. Place mince back in fry pan with one tablespoon of worcester sauce and add one oxo cube and water. Next add tomato puree and a tin of tomatoes to taste. While that...

Yes , I was given this Guppie by a friend if you remember me as Tetraqueen you will recall she gave me three and they have all died the same way unfortunately. It was after adding the females who all seem to have become pregnant . I have six fry I counted from the first batch in the fry tank. So...

Sad but at least your trying to find out more and if it happens again you will be more informed. She had offspring and I am sure you gave her a good life. Count those as a blessing. I hope your research helps.

Makes me geen with envy I have saved about five to think they can have that many. Do they eat while pregnant could i put her them in with babies until they give birth. I just thought they would eat them. Seems your doing 100% fine with yours

Well I did know who you were but thought you were a mod already. Must be your enthusiastic replies. One note is keep up the good work. Your needed and I am delighted that your now the moderator . Many Happy times ahead. No luck required but be encouraged you have a lot of supporters. Like me...

Is it possible that the other fish do not allow others to feed. I am thinking of how thin three of mine have got before they died. I have seen them eat a little while I am there but could it be the others do not let them get enough. Water is good and apart from these three in the last month all...

I have an Aqua One 620 so that will give you the set up. I use the filter thats in it. I change water weekly as I find it easier. I usually do about 15-20 litres a week and I vacuum as required.It also depends if I use a lot of fresh veg with them. They like peas and cucumber and carrot but I...

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They are adorable in nature too. Very pretty.,