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I am setting up my first mbuna tank... I have two questions that need attention... 1) I do weekly water changes and my nitrate levels remain the same as that which comes out of the tap, i.e they have not increased... The problem is that the nitrate levels out of my tap are high (roughly 25-35)...

guys, Thanks for all the help... So hearing your advice do you think that this would be appropriate?? 3x yellow labs 3x electric blue johanni 3x rusty cichlids Then I am not really sure... Possibly some more yellow labs. I know that the johanni's can be quite aggressive but they are just so...

when I was doing my research I did see that white tops can be extremly aggressive??? Would you say a maximum of 15 would be a good bet?

it is a juwell rio 180 in length it is nearly 4 ft...what would you recommend? Ollie

Hi everyone, I am setting up my first mbuna tank. 180 liters. How many fish could I fit in using mbuna and could anyone suggest a stocking scheme to try and keep the aggression down because I realize 180 liters is a little on the small side??

Hi everyone, haven't been on the forum for a while... I have a juwel 180 which has been set up for a year (everything is running fine), i then left the tank with my dad for a month while i was on holiday... During this time black hair algae has plagued my tank... My plants are covered in in, so...

Just a quick question. Wanted to try out frozen bloodworm with my new tank... At the moment i have 6x Corys 1x Molly 1x Guppy and 10x Cardinal tetras. How often should i feed them with one of these 'cubes' and should i just feed them flakes on the other days??? Ollie

I have the rio 180, dimensions=101 x 41 x 50cm. With these dimensions can i keep 4-5 with 10x cardinal tetras?? Ollie

I have just ten cardinal tetras. I was told these are fine.... I really appreciate all this advice but without being rude i would like to get a final answer. Lets say i keep 4-5 discus in my 180l tank with my ten cardinal tetras, is this enough space???

First of all, i know my test kit is not faulty becuse i only just bought a new one... Secondly, if i am just keeping discus in the tank with a few tetras (not angels or any other fish) surely the tank is big enough?? Ollie

Well in my 120l tank which has been running for 3 years. My nitrate has always been 0, so i beg to differ... Ollie

If you were talking to me then i can assure you that it is... Just finished the 4th month... Ollie

This is all great news... Does anyone know the best place to buy Discus over the internet (to your door)... I would prefer tank bred discus... Ollie

Sorry Guys, i am confused because i am not sure if you guys are talking to me or to KimA. I have a 180L tank with just 10xCardinal tetra. Surely i can keep 4-5 discus in that. I will not add any other fish after the discus... Ollie

Reverse Osmosis. Kind a like pure water?? Anyways, how many should i keep in a 180l tank... ollie

Discus Angel, thanks for the info. You think it will be allright without RO water and large weekly water changes????? I will be so happy if you are sure!!!!!!! Should i get tank bred ones or does it really make a difference (where should i buy from)????? What should i start feeding them with...

I would put money down to say it was the red tail shark... Very aggressive fish... Ollie

I really love discus and am just not sure if i have the right conditions to keep them. Ammonia=0 nitrate=0 nitrite=0 PH=6.5. I keep the tank at a temperature of 26 degrees but could easily increase this. At the moment i have some panda corys and tetras, the tank is 180l so plenty of space. I...

100% sure that is a yoyo loach Ollie

Sorry Guys, i know i am making another post but i am going to my lfs tommorrow and it is quite far away. What is a good master test kit???? The ones which have all the tests and come in a briefcase??? I am sure you guys will know what i am talking about. Any help would be appreciated. ollie

Any more suggestions before i finalise it... I am going to get some off the fish tomos... Ollie

Thanks so much for that info. Really really really usefull. If i go for a smaller loach what do you guys think about the stocking scheme then. How many more fish could i put in with smaller loaches. Any more ideas for my stocking scheme would be very appreciated... Ollie

Also would someone suggest whether i should be keeping the gouramis or if they are to delicate??? Ollie

Lisa, thanks very much for your advice... I was always counting on not being able to have the elephant nose but i thought it was woth an ask... When you say similar, smaller loaches, what would you suggest??? What is a 'metaes', can't find any information on them... Ollie

Thanks for the quick replies... Do you think i have room for 4 panda corys. How many more fish can i put into the tank?? Ollie

Hi guys, after a bit of research and mainly your help i have come up with a suggested stocking scheme for my community tank... 8*Cardinal Tera 2*Red tail banded Rainbowfish 2*Bosemani Rainbowfish 10*Galaxy Rasbora 2*Clown loaches 2-4*Panda Cory 4*Gourami ( have not made my mind up on which ones...

That has to be one of the most stunning tanks i have seen... Exactly the kind of effect i am going to try and create with my rio 180... nice fish too!!! Ollie

I could be very wrong, but those do look very much like spiny eels... Ollie I could be very wrong, but those do look very much like spiny eels... Ollie

Thanks cardinal, i will feed them crushed up flakes. Anyone know anything about the new rasbora (efish), 'Micro Rasbora CF Erythromicron', pictures or links?? When will you be getting some in??? Ollie

Have you got a picture or link for the 'Micro Rasbora CF Erythromicron', are they as colourfull as the galaxy ones?? Would you be able to provide some of the powder food if i bought some Galaxy Rasboras from you... Ollie

thanks guys, you have no idea how usefull all this info is, i promise when i know enough about fish i will try to help beginners... Since this topic is on a role, 1) What is this new fish 'efish' talks (the new rasbora), is it as colourfull as the galaxy. 2) what can i feed these fish. i was...

Thanks guys... Two more questions. I read that they could be sucked up by the filter... Is this true because of their size??? Secondly Tropical Fish for U are charging £5 for one. Is this a fair price??? Ollie

Yeah, they really are pretty. Never seen a fish like it. Anyone know anything about the actual fish though??? Ollie

Hi again... i have decided that i shall leave the red tail black shark out of the equation for the moment, it is just to much of a risk... However as one does i am still planning on which fish to get before i make a mistake!!!!!! Has anyone here had any galaxy rasbora's...

Very nice video... I can see how much bogwood you bought!!! Do you know if the rainbow shark is less aggressive than then red tail black shark??? I also noticed you keep him in with cardinal tetras, that is what i want to be able to do... Piper, is there any chance you could tell me if sharky...

Would you mind telling me what other fish are in your tank

Anybody know???

When you say 'get the stocking right', could i have some fish which would turn around and fight but also could i have some fish like the galaxy rasbora or cardinal tetra which would not fight back??? What would be a good fish to 'control' the RTB shark.... ollie

Ok, i am beginning to get a picture of the RTB shark but if i were to try 'keeping it at bay' by putting in a bigger fish which fish would you suggest??? Ollie

Thanks for the quick reply... Please do keep the information on the RTB shark coming... Even if i only have two clown loaches?????? Surely this cannot be to small for just two? Ollie