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    What type of filter is best and why

    I've been using them for years and just wondered why they appear to be on their way out? I do use other filtration - sponge filters/power filters - but whats the prob with UGF's?
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    Had to put down a fish today =(

    I too am trying hard to comprehend the thinking of the original poster. Why did you let it get so bad? If you care for your fish correctly and monitor them daily, this 'disease' can be seen and caught in the early stages and stopped quite quickly. You stated that it was "all over the fish so bad...
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    Water parameters for altums?

    In reply to your post njp - I keep Altums too, had them a few months now. I don't have an RO system and my personal belief is that it's only really needed for breeding purposes. I use API liquid test kits and my latest tests showed the following: pH - 6.0-6.2 NO3 - 10-20 GH - 7 KH - 2-3 I...
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    UK Fish Store Directory

    Just realised that this post was here! My comments are on FRESHWATER Tropicals only. Cleveland - UK Peter Barratts Garden Centre Stockton Variety 8 - always have something different in their tanks, some bigger fish too occasionally. Good selection. Quality 6 - some good, some bad. Problem is...
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    Worms

    I've recently been feeding my Altum Angels and my Severums 'earthworms' from our garden. They go wild for them when chopped up and really seem to relish them. As winter starts to approach, I'd like to be able to continue this weekly treat and I wondered if there's anyone out there with any...
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    Time to introduce discus

    As I said in my post - "remember - these are just personal opinions from personal experience". My friend who keeps Discus stumbled across the Clown Loach problem when he was observing them during the early hours of the morning - and they were 'overactive' and disturbing them when they were...
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    Time to introduce discus

    I agree with what some of you have said about barbs etc. If they're kept in a large group then they're too busy paying attention to what each other is doing to bother about other fish. The danger is when there's only 2 or 3 of them - then they get bored - then they look for long trailing fins...
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    Time to introduce discus

    Good friend of mine keeps his Discus at 84 deg f. He has Cory Sterbai and Trilineatus in there with em and they're fine.
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    Which cats???

    A friend has just suggested Brochis as they are bigger than Corys. Has anyone kept them with medium-large Cichlids?
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    Adding big fish

    Sorry to say but a Blue Acara will grow to around 8" - and would also love those neons. I keep Cardinals with my Angels and they're fine. The thing is that if you raise neons/cardinals with the Angels, they'll grow up together and should be ok. The problem arises when you add neons to a tank...
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    Which cats???

    I've just set up two more tanks in my garage for South American cichlids. In one tank I intend this week to add some juvenile Green Severums and in the other - juvenile Green Terrors. I'm hoping to eventually obtain a breeding pair of each! I want to add something to keep the bottom of the...
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    Urgent help Needed

    It looks like you're over the worst now. The first thing you'll get in a 'new' tank is a spike of Ammonia which is very toxic as sadly, you've now found out. When sufficient nitrifying bacteria have colonised they will convert the Ammonia to Nitrites, still toxic but not as bad as Ammonia. You...
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    WHAT THE HELL IS THIS

    I tend to agree with chooklet - it looks like natural markings. The Clowns I used to keep were just like that. I'd just keep an eye on them and wouldn't get over concerned just yet. White spot is quite easy to see - tiny white specks - mainly show firstly in the fins. Are your other fish ok?
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    Cracked tank had to be replaced in a hurry !!

    Rich - it's the white filter material that turned dirty brown that you should have kept - it was probably loaded with nitrifying bacteria. You seem to be doing the right things and keeping feeding to a minimum is the key. What kind of filtration do you have? I presume from what you say that it's...
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    Glass Cats with Discus

    I'd heartily recommend Cory's and Bristlenose. You don't want anything too 'lively' - like Clown Loaches who are mainly nocturnal. While the Discus are trying to rest at night - Clowns can be tearing around and may just spook these beautiful but finicky fish. A friend of mine has Cory...
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    Angelfish problem!

    Netherways..... .....further to my last post..... .....here's a reply I put on a couple of days ago to someone who had lost a Neon Tetra. I did read somewhere 'if you believe in reincarnation - pray you don't come back as a Neon' - funny but true! The only thing I can add (from experience) is...
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    Angelfish problem!

    Lizard is quite right to an extent about 'tetra snacks' but if managed correctly - that can be avoided - except with very big Angels. If you bring up young Angels alongside tetras then there are rarely any problems - except with very big Angels. It's when your Angels start to grow and get used...
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    Angelfish problem!

    I keep my Scalare Angels at 78 and my Altum Angels at 82 - though 75 should really be no great problem. You didn't mention what's in the tank with your Angel nor your water conditions. I presume that you've 'cycled' your tank and that you matched your pH to that from where you got your Angel. If...
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    ALTUMS

    Well - 10 days after introducing the six Altums, all are doing well. I've already got them feeding on any frozen food I can give them - and dried foods! Yes - Flake, Prima and some Doromin. All are out and about swimming along the front of the tank - except for one - the biggest one! It's the...
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    Neon tetra in trouble

    The only thing I can add (from experience) is that Neons can be extremely weak and it's always odds on that you will lose some. We have a local stockist who sells 10 for around £6 and always puts 12 or 13 in the bag anyway. I have a tank which now houses Altums, Corys, Brissy's and a shoal of...
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    ALTUMS

    Well - got my Altums yesterday morning and they look superb. I have total trust in my local outlet and also in the supplier they use here in the UK. Thanks for the RO advice - I'll seriously have to consider that if I decide to breed them later on. Regarding availability: These are genuine wild...
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    Tank painting

    I've experimented with all sorts of backgrounds for my tanks over the years and I must admit that I now prefer the Juwel type backgrounds that can be siliconed inside the back of the tank. They add a bit of dimension to the tank back and really look good. I've never liked the panoramic picture...
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    ALTUMS

    I'm new here but I find this a superb website - well done to whoever set it up! I've kept tropical fish (and marines during the time) for around 20 years and I'm now venturing into breeding. I have some tanks set up in my garage besides my display tank and I'm really into Angels at the moment...
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    sideways clown loach

    Firstly - you do need to have at least a trio of Clown Loaches, they're far happier with some company of their own kind. I have four in my tank and they are constantly on the move - except when they decide to 'play dead'. It's actually well documented that it's one of their odd antics and all...
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    New Tank nightmare

    Hi SJ - sorry to hear about your problems. You're not the only one who's done this kinda thing and I'm sure you won't do it again. There's lots of products out there that will help speed up the growth of good bacteria in your tank. I've always used Waterlife products and I can recommend...
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    PLastic or ReAl?

    Everyone has their own opinions on tank decor - right down to those 'bubbling' divers and clams! I always respect the opinions of others as I am a firm believer in sticking to whatever works for you as an individual. I have tried live plants on many occasions and they have ended up costing me...
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    Doridae

    Many thanks my friend - didn't think I'd get a reply so quickly!
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    Doridae

    New to this forum despite having kept fish for many years. I need some info if anyone would be so good as to help me. I've just purchased two small Dora's (1.5-2.0"), one striped and one spotted and I can't seem to find much info on them. Can anyone help me with some links or if anyone keeps...
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