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A beginners guide to keeping goldfish here:
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A beginners guide to keeping goldfish here:
http://forum.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/showthread.php?t=29507
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I do have aquariums fresh water tropical and planted with co2.
But i thought this more interesting.
But i thought this more interesting.
Thought I'd just give you an update on my Nan's tank. Although the temperature's still a bit high, we're not going to be able to do much about it. Apart from that, the water is good.
The danios were first joined by three zebra loaches and a bristlenose plec. There were a few snails that must have been hiding in the plants when the tank was set up, but the loaches have dealt with them and the tank is now snail free. Most recently, some guppies have been added to the entourage. She got both males and females as she wanted them to be able to breed. I think this could be a disaster waiting to happen but it's what she wants. What concerns me is that my Dad seems to have taken charge when it comes to the tank but he knows nothing about keeping fish and I don't think he's reading up on it. Whenever I talk to him about it, I seem to know much more than he does.
I think I may have been bitten by the aquarium bug though. It's all very interesting and if I ever have enough space for a tank, I might well be tempted to get one. But I'd do it properly
The danios were first joined by three zebra loaches and a bristlenose plec. There were a few snails that must have been hiding in the plants when the tank was set up, but the loaches have dealt with them and the tank is now snail free. Most recently, some guppies have been added to the entourage. She got both males and females as she wanted them to be able to breed. I think this could be a disaster waiting to happen but it's what she wants. What concerns me is that my Dad seems to have taken charge when it comes to the tank but he knows nothing about keeping fish and I don't think he's reading up on it. Whenever I talk to him about it, I seem to know much more than he does.
I think I may have been bitten by the aquarium bug though. It's all very interesting and if I ever have enough space for a tank, I might well be tempted to get one. But I'd do it properly
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My male seahorse gave birth for the 1st time this morning after I'd left for work this morning 
He only started looking noticably bigger yesterday morning so I thought we'd be able to hang on to the weekend to get everything as they are normally pregnant for about 14 days. Not expecting any of the babies to survive as they are still in the main tank and there is a firefish in there who might very well eat the babies.
Still going to get everything today on the off chance that any of them do survive so I can get them in a nursery tank tonight, if none survive at least I'll be prepared for next time.
Hippocampus Kuda.
He only started looking noticably bigger yesterday morning so I thought we'd be able to hang on to the weekend to get everything as they are normally pregnant for about 14 days. Not expecting any of the babies to survive as they are still in the main tank and there is a firefish in there who might very well eat the babies.
Still going to get everything today on the off chance that any of them do survive so I can get them in a nursery tank tonight, if none survive at least I'll be prepared for next time.
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Pictures don't really show off the tank too well, so many fish all moving about. They keep multiplying!
Started with 5 gupies and 2 platties
Needs to be watched at 480p
Started with 5 gupies and 2 platties
Needs to be watched at 480p
Pictures don't really show off the tank too well, so many fish all moving about. They keep multiplying!
Started with 5 gupies and 2 platties
Needs to be watched at 480p
I'm no expert, but isn't that far too many fish for a tank that size?
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Been that way for over a year I just have to change the water/clean it often.
I've also given away about 6 bags of gupies
I just have to change the water/clean it often.I've also given away about 6 bags of gupies
Quick question. Bought some plants the other day, never had real plants before. Should I take them out of the kind of ring weight thing holding several stems together. Or should I leave them in it and let them propagate out of that. Roots seem free to grow.
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Nursery tank setup for the seahorses, found 12 babies and moved them across, 1 has died since, but the other 11 are clinging to life at the moment.
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It's up to you really, I guess the most natural way is to plant the plants in the substrate, but depending on your substrate and if your fish like to tug on the leaves you may find the plant gets pulled out and floats to the surface. The ring thing help prevents that until they take root.
I've never had any problems with leaving it on in any case.
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Lovely!just got some snakeheads for one of my tanks, channa pulchra dwarf snakehead
Out of interest, what size do these SH's get to? I know most are very large.
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channa pulchra grow to about 10" long, there are some other dwarfs that are a bit smaller.
the one in the picture is about 6" , very interesting fish
Watched a TV programme a while back about giant snake heads, don't go swimming with them, lol!
Also, haven't they destroyed a lot of the eco system in the states? A born killer!
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Hi all
I am looking to buy a marine fish tank for under £80, for a starter set, would such a thing exist?
Cheers
I am looking to buy a marine fish tank for under £80, for a starter set, would such a thing exist?
Cheers
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Unlikely. The nano marine kits I've seen (tiny tank plus equipment only) usually start at £120. Marine needs much more powerful lighting and usually a protein skimmer which bumps up the cost.
Tropical kits start from £60 up for something of sensible capacity.
Tropical kits start from £60 up for something of sensible capacity.
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I think my snail problem is sorted, I think I've seen 3 snails since the clear out, and they were swiftly removed 
Currently running a 55ltr tank;
5 Black neon
5 Cardinal tetra
4 Dwarf Rainbow
2 Male guppies (need a couple of females)
3 Peppered Cory
2 False Julii Cory
Running two filters but would like a more efficient one soon.
Water changing once a week and I'm dosing AE Aqua Carbon + Aqua Nourish.
Feeding with a mixture of flakes, catfish pellets, algae discs and bloodworm.
Have a small case of BGA, just ordered a gravel cleaner (battery powered) and will clean/water change/blackout to try and get rid.
Nitrates are incredibly low which is a problem. Tank is running nicely, although pH could do with being a bit lower.. around 7.8/8 at the moment but its stable.
5 Black neon
5 Cardinal tetra
4 Dwarf Rainbow
2 Male guppies (need a couple of females)
3 Peppered Cory
2 False Julii Cory
Running two filters but would like a more efficient one soon.
Water changing once a week and I'm dosing AE Aqua Carbon + Aqua Nourish.
Feeding with a mixture of flakes, catfish pellets, algae discs and bloodworm.
Have a small case of BGA, just ordered a gravel cleaner (battery powered) and will clean/water change/blackout to try and get rid.
Nitrates are incredibly low which is a problem. Tank is running nicely, although pH could do with being a bit lower.. around 7.8/8 at the moment but its stable.
Soldato
Cheers, where have you seen the £120 tanks, any links? Would be willing to spend this much if it was a sufficient size...
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Got our first tank yesterday!! lovely 3ft 150L in a nice cabinet. Guys at Maidenhead Aquatics were fab, no question too stupid! (like me leaving the spray bar above water and wondering for two hours why the pump didnt pump!!)
No fishes yet of course, decent external filter, heater and the like. Looks cracking so far.
Pics to follow.
No fishes yet of course, decent external filter, heater and the like. Looks cracking so far.
Pics to follow.