My solution once Im up and running will be Yoyo loaches:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoyo_loach
fantastic for culling snails.
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My solution once Im up and running will be Yoyo loaches:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoyo_loach
fantastic for culling snails.
Caporegime
Hmm not seen yo-yo loaches, would kuhli loaches do similar?
From what I have read they generally dont eat snails.
If you have a Dobbies nearby they usually stock Yoyo loaches, or failing that you could try Assassin snails.
I think I have read somewhere that kuhli's 'can' eat snails, but they aren't necessarily a good solution for that problem. As mentioned, assassin snails is a better option.
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I have been out of fishkeeping for a few years, i started with cold water then tropical, moved on to cichlids before finally finishing with marines. Had various sizes of tank over the years too. I only stopped after a poor experience when I went on a 2 week holiday and left my marine tank in the hands of a family member to look after, unfortunately they didn't do a very good job and all bar one fish died. This was a tank that I had for over 3 years 
I was totally disheartened and gave up the hobby. No longer have the time for a marine tank unfortunately or I would be tempted back.
I was totally disheartened and gave up the hobby. No longer have the time for a marine tank unfortunately or I would be tempted back.I have been out of fishkeeping for a few years, i started with cold water then tropical, moved on to cichlids before finally finishing with marines. Had various sizes of tank over the years too. I only stopped after a poor experience when I went on a 2 week holiday and left my marine tank in the hands of a family member to look after, unfortunately they didn't do a very good job and all bar one fish died. This was a tank that I had for over 3 years
I seem to recall reading your sad tale on here quite some time ago, and can totally understand why you jacked it in. Having said that, maybe you could go back to something like tropical?
Soldato
Yes, the Lesser Spotted Elbow Grease Fish can eliminate 50+ snails a day in less than 10 minutes.
Caporegime
Yes, the Lesser Spotted Elbow Grease Fish can eliminate 50+ snails a day in less than 10 minutes.
Fnar fnar
I do that whenever I see a load. I think a lot have nested within the filter container, but seeing as the shell isn't removable it's impossible to clean them out properly.
Botia loaches demolish snail infestations.
Used them myself before, failing that get a snail away treatment if you don't mind chemicals.
They will be falling from the glass in seconds. Just remember to clean up the carcasses as they will kill your water quality.
Used them myself before, failing that get a snail away treatment if you don't mind chemicals.
They will be falling from the glass in seconds. Just remember to clean up the carcasses as they will kill your water quality.
Caporegime
Yeah I may need to go down the chem route, are there preferred brands?
Associate
Limit the food the snails are eating, algae and uneaten fish food make snail heaven.
Soldato
I Bought 10 Endler guppies (live bearers) two days ago and put them in a 64 litre tank with 7 Glowlight Tetras but the Endlers seem to be being very aggressive towards the Tetras, chasing them in groups and nipping at them, I was told they should be ok with Tetras. , not sure what to do.
, not sure what to do.
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What lights you using w3bbo?
Just looking at getting an ai vega fc tile. but looking to see what others are using
Just looking at getting an ai vega fc tile. but looking to see what others are using
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I Bought 10 Endler guppies (live bearers) two days ago and put them in a 64 litre tank with 7 Glowlight Tetras but the Endlers seem to be being very aggressive towards the Tetras, chasing them in groups and nipping at them, I was told they should be ok with Tetras.
Odd of endlers to do this but it could be down to not enough cover in tank. Are you planted or have something to keep the tetra busy? even a big bit of rock to sit in middle of tank so they don't see each other all day can curb a lot of agression
Soldato
I have a few decorations and fake plants etc, heres a vid, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ0KkhschGU, excuse the corny music, it's better than listening to my GF in the background moan that she's spent £30 on fish and it's my fault they aren't getting along because I should be some kind of ****ing fish whisperer
, they are all male endlers, I was thinking maybe the endlers we're mistaking the tetras for female, maybe you can tell by the video.
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Currently running an Evergrow Pro Reef II Wifi but looking to go for a Pacific Sun Hybrid unit when I can pluck up the courage to spend 1k+ on lighting lol. If you want LEDs only then I'd go for the Radion XR30 Pro. The Evergrow is decent enough but there are better lights.
I'm very lucky where I live mate, Pretty much in the middle of four very good LFS. Abyss, Cockfields, Marine23 and Oasis - all within 30 mins drive.