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Many thanks, Im sure Ill be back as a fully stocked tank up and running looks incredible and beats wathing the tv.

They all perished- initally about 50 from a virus then last week while I was away the heater broke and finished the rest off - that was the final straw for me.

Hi, No I wasnt aware - it was a pain trying to reduce the file size but ill try again. Yes, giving up sadly. Its a great hobbie though and id love to take it one again one day. Just reposted with better pic - how do I delete this post? Cheers

350L Tropical Fish Tank (L 1.2m, D 75cm, W 50cm, Total height = 1.45m)   Comes on a stand and includes external filter, bogwood, air pump, sand subtrate, syphon, ornaments, lights (x4 tube) etc. Looks fantasic when fully stocked and a great addition to any room. Buy to collect, due to the size a...

350L Tropical Fish Tank (L 1.2m, D 75cm, W 50cm, Total height = 1.45m)   Comes on a stand and includes external filter, bogwood, air pump, sand subtrate, syphon, ornaments, lights (x4 tube) etc. Looks fantasic when fully stocked and a great addition to any room. Buy to collect, due to the size a...

Thanks for the break down, I must be riding my luck looking at your list. I don’t have common plecs, I know how large they grow + they poo for England (I know someone who keeps one in a 90l tank...). I will add (in my defence) I inherited most of these fish when I bought the tank and would...

I have had no other problems at all or have been advised of any potential issues regarding my set-up, they all seem pretty chilled. My dollars are full size, they are massive but don’t seem to cause any problems. The sharks are only little, they don’t seem to grow too quickly, I hardly notice...

I have asked many times regarding water changes on this forum have been advised that is an adequate amount. I will have to provide those details later when I have more time but my signature has my stock and tank size etc. Just seems odd that I have not changed anything so would not have expected...

Thanks for your reply. I 25% water change every 10 days and only completed my last 4 days ago so cant see how this may have caused it as I have been consistant? Is it curable?

My 2 Dwarf Gourami (6 months old) have developed what can only be described as a blister with a red sore in the middle on the left side of the body between the eye and fin. One perished last night after it kept falling to the bottom and trying to swim back to the surface. The other seems very...

Thanks to you both, hopefully everything will be ok. Good idea measuring the food out. I will enjoy holiday and try not to worry. :good:

Thanks for that. I will do a water change and clean the filter this eve so should be all set for them. The volunteer is learning the ropes later so I will show them how much food to put in – good point btw. Hopefully they will be fine, I will still be thinking of them while I’m away though.

I’m about to go on holiday for a week, is there anything I should bear in mind as I will be leaving the fish for that long? (they are getting fed once or twice during this time). The lights are on a timer but I’m concerned that the tank may get too hot if the weather is warm. Should I leave the...

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Only had him for 2 months, I did buy a pair but the other one recently mysteriously disappeared so I'm guessing its related. I hope I've done everything I can. Thank you for your kind words, it does make me feel a bit better :good:

I shall add some cover for him. There not a lot else I can say to describe the fishes predicament really. There are no signs of infection or anything to suggest he was assaulted. Not very nice seeing this, really liked him :-(

Gourami currently dying see pic. He lays down then gets back up again but not interested in food. He looks very thin likes hes lost weight. Water fine all other fish fine - any ideas what may have happened or what I can do to save him? Sadly my second tank is not up and running yet so he is in...

Moonlight Gourami currently dying see pic. He lays down then gets back up again but not interested in food. He looks very thin likes hes lost weight. Water fine all other fish fine - any ideas what may have happened or what I can do to save him? Thanks

Thanks very much for explaining that, i have never come across this before and find it is very fasinateing. incredible what you can learn from this hobby! The ancient greeks were way advanced for their time. I am going to rearrange my show tank too with this in mind. thanks again.

Whats the golden ratio?

Thanks guys. I like the idea of sloping the sand, I would not think of doing that for visual/practical reasons. I’m placing the tank on top of a chest of draws in the bedroom so will ensure it’s nearer to the front and I should be able to get to the back. I think it would still be way too...

Right, I’m about to set-up my Fluvial 125L for the first time. With regards to layout and general newbie errors, are there any do’s or don’ts I should consider to avoid making a hash of it or regret something later on? Your advice is much appreciated.

Thanks Minnnt Argos sounds much better value surprisingly. I’m not sure what I’m going to do with it yet, what would you suggest? Pics will defo displayed when done.

Is that the tank thats been appearing on ebay for ages?

10Kg i believe it was. i bought 2 so should be about right for roma 125l. not got round to cleaning it yet.

Just bought some, it came in its own asda branded bags. looks quite a light colour and cost £2.60 a bag so cant complain. hopefully it will wash ok.

Cheers guys, I will be picking some up this evening then :good:

Ok, cheers. Probably from the same supplier!

Has anyone had experience of ASDA play sand? Is it on par with the much revered Argos version? Thinking of picking some up with my shop tonight out of convenience. Thanks

It weighs 22 stone full of water so unless your house is made of straw, he wont be winning that argument! :lol:

For me, I kind of not notice them after a while!

Thanks raptorrex

Thanks for the reply and the useful information. I had no idea about bio film and making it mature. I only decided to clean it as it was starting to look a bit blurry though the glass. Wont the Algae magnets remove the bio film though? On the subject, are there any ways to repair minor...

What is the best way to clean the inside of a tank? I feel very nervous of using those magnetic cleaners in case I scratch the glass by trapping dirt between the magnets. I did use a scouring sponge (cheap thing from ASDA – 10 for 20p), there is no metal on it so thought that might be safe...

Hopefully I get a good batch of play sand from good old Argos. LOL, sounds like more fun stirring and sipping!

Cheers Tizer Sounds like our filters are very similar then. Im going to give it a bash, I will let you know how I get on :good:

You wont be disappointed Caz, I was very impressed with the quality. What a bargain I got too!

That’s good going, guess that’s significantly reduced the amount of particles too using silica. I’m sure your Cory’s will be very happy in there! I do indeed have some floss so will add that too. A good idea leaving it overnight to clear.