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thanks for all the feedback everyone a real help cheers matt

I have a 16 gallon (US)/ 60 Litre tank that has cycled and hoping to put guppies or maybe platy in. (O and have a high Ph of around 8-8.2) how many should I add as dont want to be vastly overstocked if they start breeding when old enough and what male/ female ratio is suitable? I would also...

Thanks everyone for that had a feeling was just for the money glad you could help as for the green barbs ill have to leave it then and see what happens cant stock 6 more was thinking more 2 thanks again Matt

Hi all wondering if anyone could help with this. 1.Is there a way to change a filiter properly I have Tetratec filters 250/300 which recommend changing one every month! So how do I change them without having problems and a need to do a mini cycle again? or will this be fine as the tank itself...

I read somewhere that tiger barbs float with their heads down when sleeping? BUT I ve also seen that it is a sign of nitrite levels? Did see a bit of this when had done a water change and nitrite was less than 0.1 Matt

Ph of tap water is approx 8. I ve got some Tetra aquasafe and easy balance but you suggest just leaving the Ph really? Amonia is 0 Nitrite is between 0.1 and 0.2. So I think that means its still cycling then? Also it looks like I have 1 slighty larger male (guess because hes got more colourful...

Ah ok thanks for that! All Levels seem ok although my Ph is quite high around 8 and nitrite up to 0.2 so will keep eye on things and step up to daily water changes :good: Thanks again Matt

Just wondering if an airpump is needed in my tank? Is a 60L Tetra AquaArt tank which did a fishless cycle with bactozym, Got 4 Tiger barbs with heater, filter going fine for few days but, now bought a airpump, whilst they seemed ok before, I think they are quite nervous now with it on?! also...