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It's included in the "Buyers guide to kids' tanks" in this months PFK. "As a marine Nano tank it ticks all the boxes.." but"... there were no instructions..." Gordon

:D :D Thanks for the quick reply, looks like it was a moult after all. Can only see 1 or 2 at a time, so I couldn't be sure :S Gordon

I put 5 Amano in my tank yesterday and this morning I found, what I first thought was a shed skin. On closer inspection it seemed to have legs etc. which had me thinking it's the leftovers of a dead one :-( . What actually gets shed when a shrimp moults? Gordon

http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9702579-1.html Have to agree with the comments on the page, not recommended :crazy: Gordon

Congratulations! Are you going to name names? Which shop is it? I'm in Langley every couple of weeks and always on the lookout for good shops, been very disappointed with the local Maidenheads recently :sad: Gordon

http://tropicalfishfinder.co.uk/shops_fish...shType=tropical There are 6 places listed as stocking JDs, might be worth checking to see if they have the blue variety :unsure: Actually thinking about it I'm sure Maidenhead@Iver had them in last time I was there, so I'd also echo the suggestion...

My BN used to love potato, a slice in a lettuce clip would be reduced to a ring of potato skin in no time. My sisters BN won't look at it and much prefers cucumber :S Gordon

There is an article on blue emperor tetras in this months (April) PFK. Not sure if these are the same thing :unsure: Gordon

Sorry I'm not going to be there after all a minor domestic crisis means that I can't escape. Hope you have fun! Gordon

I THINK I read on here that they are dyed danios of another variety, but can't be sure. Gordon

I'm hoping to be there :nod: Gordon

Maidenhead @Bourne end or Iver would probably order some in for you. Gordon

Try this one, 11.5" (you need to scroll down a little) http://www.loaches.com/species-index/clown...ia-macracanthus (edit: Many of the photos there are taken by Emma Turner who is Livestock mgr at Maidenhead Aquatics @ Peterboro)

There's no such thing as a stupid question (although the same can't be said for answers!) Leaving the filter off for more than a few hours will kill the beneficial bacteria that develop during cycling, so I'm afraid you'd be wasting your time cycling now as you'd have to do it all again when you...

Cut out the middleman and pay the cash straight to the fish :lol: saves a trip to the LFS I guess! I use one of the dish brush things designed to have washing up liquid poured into the handle, works really well, and the scruber bit can be changed when it's worn out. I bought 5 otos but...

You do realise your tank isn't big enough for when it's fully grown, and they are best kept in pairs :lol: Gordon

:nod: It's even more fun if you change your mind about which one you want just after they bag them :lol: Gordon

It might be worth trying a commercial electrics place, or even look in yellow pages for lighting specialists, they might sell you some. Gordon

I've got a Fluval spraybar which is a smokey gray translucent colour, might be any easier way of doing it Gordon

They use them in marine setups, not sure on the details.I know it's part of the filter sequence and is a refuge for :unsure: something.... I'm sure someone who knows exactly will be along soon :rolleyes: ! Gordon

But you wouldn't use a tank that had been used to keep a Jade Goody for fish, that would be cruelty to fish and we don't like that do we :lol: Gordon

Looks like the pics have been taken down :nod: Gordon

Have to agree I lost count of the dead fish today, some tanks had 3 or 4 :sick: No reason to go there when Maidenhead @ Cambridge is only just down the road Maidenhead @Cambridge Variety: 8 Quality: 9 staff: 9

I'm sure there are cheaper tanks than this, but they like the look! Where did you order your tank from out of interest? Gordon

My sister is suffering upgrade envy after seeing my 125l tank and has decided to buy a 180l Fluval Vicenza :sad: . LFS is a Maidenhead, does anybody have any suggestions for a cheaper place to buy (<£350) Cheers, Gordon

Try the link in skifletchs post, I found it educational, it is marine not FW. Gordon

Might be better asking in the marine section Gordon

When you are ready check out the buy / sell section here, there are normally a few people willing to send you Java moss if you cover postage / packing. Gordon

I already posed this link in another thread but it seems appropriate here :unsure: :lol: http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/...genny_huma.html Gordon

B&Q sell similar mesh to the one you link to, problem is I can't remember what metal it is, I know they do it in brass,and I think they do it in stainless steel as well, if you're only down the road then it might be worth a look. Gordon

I've got a 305 with Fluval pre filter material in one layer and biomax filter material in another. These are both ceramic tubes about 1" long and seem ok. The pre filter stuff is slightly cheaper and designed to catch anything the foam missed! The top trayis for carbon or polishing floss should...

Trimar (http://www.trimar.co.uk/) seems to be place suggested for mail order. Failing that wheresbouts are you in the UK? Gordon

I got a two pack from Ikea recently, paid about £3. Seem OK. Gordon

This is how they work, it combines cleaning the gravel with emptying water out of the tank for your regular water change. The pumping action described is a way of starting the syphon, but as you describe the water being sucked up, I'm guessing you've managed that bit :) you simply move the pipe...

I think that by transferring the mature media you have about enough bacteria to support the same bioload as the 'donor' tank, so to that extent yes, it's instant. I transferred my fish and ran my old filter in my new tank (at the same time as the new one) with no effect on levels, only a slight...

A clean one! many tools are shipped with a film of oil, which (I'd think) wouldn't help the water! Because they need to be strong to do their "real" job I'd think that most keys would be some sort of hardened steel ( which does rust), but maybe someone with more engineering experience than I...

:unsure: How about a solution to two problems in one ? :lol: :lol: http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/...genny_huma.html

:lol: I'd tell most people "Google is your friend" but how could I refuse a womanin mourning, especially one who helps do many here :good: Dimensions: 37cm x 28cm x 46 cm (includes depth of hood which is 8.5cm). Volume 34 litres Gordon

Thanks, I intend to have floating plants. I'm glad that these fish will learn :) I'm moving on from a small tank of danios and platies, and want to make sure I don't make any mistakes! Gordon

I hate to question the expert, as I'm only just figuring out lighting for my tank, but I thought I understood that 'k' was a unit of colour temp and 'lux' was lumens/m2. Either I've got it wrong (most likely) or I've opened a can of worms by mentioning colour temp :unsure: Gordon (edit: to...