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This is a Fluval Roma 125. I removed all the trim as I wanted a 'rimless' tank (was initially worried about whether some essential structural elements had been removed along with the trim, but it's been fine). Current scape is about 2 years old. Fish: A pair of pearl gourami (1 male, 1 female)...

I've been doing some research on filter media and have come across the findings the Aquarium Science – The Science of Aquariums. I'm growing sceptical about ceramic media etc. and am thinking foam/pot scrubbers etc. is the way to go. The media on the internal filter on my Fluval Spec 60 is...

Still have an ebay search saved with notifications on, so I'm still open to being talked into it.

Thanks for the replies. Helped a lot. I've decided to hold off on getting a bigger tank for now. Even though I technically have room for it, I think it would completely dominate my home office. If it were to get one it would go where these tanks are: After reading some of the replies and...

Hi all, Been keeping fish for a few years now and I know it can (has) become a bit addictive. Once I've completed a project I almost immediately want to start another one. I've been trying to reflect on my attitude towards this hobby with a view to discovering the true motivations driving me...

Yes, they'll keep breeding. When I kept livebearers I used to regularly catch several and take them to my local aquatics retailer for re-homing.

The ratio needs to be the other way round. More females would help to reduce the aggression.

Get some more females if there's enough room in the tank?

Not sure if it's already been mentioned, but this stuff is a supply of live bacteria couriered out to your address directly from the suppliers on demand. I've tested it and it works well.

Tank: Fluval Spec 60 (all in one - filter and heater are in the compartment to the right fo the display). Substrate: Sand with aquarium soil underneath. Hardscape: 2 x bogwood, 1 x java rock Plants: Trident fern, anubias, Echinodorus 'Rosé', Monosolenium tenerum liverwort, vallisneri, amazon...