Recent content by aka0019

Nope, your not alone. I also think that they are ugly. I used to love mine when I got it but I soon got sick. Each to their own though.

Hi all, I have a starter unit in the house which allows the use of an 8w bulb. The clips that attach to either end of the bulb have 't5 16mm' wrote on them. I want a beauty light for my tank but am having trouble finding out which bulb to use. There is a place that sells them but I have been...

Will do Matt, thanks.

Thanks for your help :)

I have a 54 litre tank with 1 t8 15watt bulb. I have a few plants in my tank but would like more and want to know if I have enough light? Also, the hood that came with my tank only allows 1 bulb to be fitted. I would also like a different light which will bring out the colours in my fish more...

I already want a bigger tank! I'm not going to rush out and but one though as I want to learn first. I may keep the loaches then as they are my favourite! Thanks again for all your advice, and thanks for your comment Spooky!

Nooo I love my loaches lol. I'm not going to keep them though if there are not going to enjoy being in my tank. I think I will also get rid of the angels as well since they nip each other a lot and fight with the fighter. I am usually good with things like this but I got ahead of mysefl and in...

Hi there, i'm new to fish keeping and have a lightly planted 14 (us) gallon tank. I am pretty sure people are going to say straight away that it's overstocked so here goes... 6 Neon tetras 2 Angel fish 2 Clown loaches 2 Glass cat fish 1 Siamese fighter (male) If I have to get rid of some which...

I soaked mine in the sink with boiling water over the period of about an hour changing the water every 15 mins or so and put it striaght in the tank and no colour came off it.

Thanks for both of your replies :)

Thanks for all your replies!

I have had my tank filled with water for the past 2 weeks and have some ruby barbs in there. I have now decided that i'm not happy with the scenery and would like to add some sand and rocks. I want to know if it will be ok to do that at this stage as I don't want to mess things up with the water...

Hi all, i'm new to the hobby and have had my tank filled for about 2 weeks now. I would like to know how often I should be doing water changes? The tank is 55 litres and has 4 ruby barbs in it. Many thanks Andrew