hi ppl not been on lately,but got a prob with my smaller tank,there seems to be getting over run with algae,no matter how much i clean glass,ornaments etc...
Hiya, algae is usually encouraged by two things, light and an abundance of phosphates, nitarates etc created by fish waste and rotting food stuff. After...
Hi, I have had my Aquarium for 11 months, just recently I have had a Black/Brown (not quite sure which)algae growing on several of the plants. I have two...
Hi Jan, The hardest of all algaes I'm afraid, the stuff is a real pain. The idea of increasing the planting is probably the best way to go as it will hopefully...
Hi Steve, Many thanks for your advice. In your experience, have you found that one
type of lighting tube is better than another for reducing this type of...
Hi Jan I am hesitant ro recommend any particular brand of tube, as everyone seems to have differing results. I suppose that specific tubes that promote plant...
Hi Steve, Thank you for the 'book' you confirmed what I thought (but did not know.) My tank has not always been so under stocked. I recently lost the Angel...
Hi Moderator, I am a beginner hobbyist. I m looking forward to getting some tips from your members and also post photo of my tank. Thanks! mcs M. Sotelo +44...
Hello everyone, could somebody share their experience about breeding Red Zebra? I have a pair of zebras who bred in my community tank (composite of mixed...
MY general experience with Malawis is now a bit old but if you just keep a pair of a mbuna in a tank then chances are that his aggression may become too much...
Hi, When you say Red Zebras I assume you are referring to Psuedotropheus spp? When you say mixed cichlids I hope that the community is of the same type of...
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Hi Nimish / Steve, thank you both for the advice. I'll take them on board and let you know about the result. I hope that its not too soon before they breed...
Hello everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me. I have just inherited an established tropical fish tank with some tetras, I believe a cichlid and a large angel...
Hi, I am thinking of adding some Red Phantom Tetras to my 36' tank. I have done an internet search on this species and every site seems to suggest a different...
Hi Steve, update on my algae problem, I have replaced all of the plants (which are now growing nicely) increased the lighting time to 9 hours at the moment and...
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Hi Steve, You might remember a while ago i was asking about Identifying some fish i had rescued, as to whether or not they were possibly a cross breed...
Hi Andy, yes I do remember. Yes those Atlas's can end up with you being more confused than ever. Biggest problem with Cichlids is that each species can vary so...
Hi Steve. Thanks for the idea of Arundel Street will have to pop in there lol i know he always used to get the "oddities" from time to time, Will have...
Hi guys Thought i'd introduce myself my names Jim i'm from Glasgow/Scotland and new to all this I'm getting a 2ft x 1ft tank and would like to know how many...
today is a sad day,1 of my serpae tetra's & 1 of my angel fish died in by big tank so i had to have a double funeral & also do an unscheduled water change....
hi jim,the unspoken rule is 1cm of fish per 1" of water,the ideal fish to get rid of algae is a plec or a suckermouth catfish but these can grow quickly! jim...
Thanks Dave I'm not too good at maths LOL so how many fish would you say I was thinking of getting a pack with all the fish from a guy on ebay but not sure if...
