Recent content by arobinson1984

Hi all, I'm in the process of moving house, hoping to complete in the next 2 weeks. I've a few fish that aren't coming with me unfortunately due to space so I'm looking for a good home for them. I have: 9 x Harlequin Rasboras 3 x Rummy-Nose Tetras 1 x Albino Bristlenose Plec 1 x Freshwater...

How big is the tank in terms or litres or US gallons, or even full measurements of Length, width and height so we can work it out. This would help us to recommend a suitable filter based on tank turnover. Personally I wouldn't go for a fluval, I have no personal experience with them myself and...

Just another point to mention, I'm guessing that the filter that came with the elite 60 is a stingray 15? If the filter is a stingray then speaking from personal experience I would seriously consider replaing it as they are awful filters, they have a low flow rate and very minimal media surface...

Hi, As inchworm mentioned you need to read up on the topic of cycling, you can read cycling guides by clicking on the links in my signature, you are currently in a fishin cycle which can be very hard work, the easiest option would be to return the fish and perform as fishless cycle as this...

The eheims are usually reliable filters but the pro 3 are one of the newer model ranges so as with anything new, only time will tell if they have the same level of reliability as previous models. Its the same with anything, electronics etc This is the reason I bought an eheim classic 2217, they...

Only real way of keeping it clean is by regular vacs of the sand by hovering a gravel vac about 1" above the sand to pick up any waste. Malawis are notoriously messy so you are probably having a little bit more of a problem that you would with lets say a standard freshwater tank. I personally...

Hi, No I didnt manage to sort my problem and ended up replacing the filter with an eheim classic 2217+ Although after replacing it, I was given more ideas on what it could be, check the seal that runs around the impellor section and check for any cracks in the intake/outtake section that...

Some good points made above by several members. Just one point I wanted to mention was that I wouldnt go for an elite stingray filter as recommended by monsterberry, they are awful filters speaking from personal experience. They have quite low flow rates and minimal surface area for your bio...

Wills, Do you have any info regarding anymore auctions in the castleford area? I live in rothwell which is only about 10 mins away so would love to go have a look next time one is held. Andy

Here you go harlequins: LINK This is what I use Andy

Hi, Agree with everything stated so far, As I mentioned in your ammonia thread, a 29gal is unfortuanately nowhere near big enough for a severum, you would need a tank double that size. GBR's are notoriously delicate, require pristine conditions and also pretty precise conditions regarding...

Agree with what has been said already. If you are wanting an oscar in a 75gal then I really wouldnt put any other fish in the tank with it, just make it his tank. Also what filtration would be on the tank? You'd need good filtration for an oscar, ideally rated double so look at filtrs rated...

Mo is correct, carbon is primarily used for removing either medications or tannins from the water so its always handy to have some in stock but it isnt a sponge you would run in the filter 24/7. Carbon tends to lose its effectivness after about 3-5 days, after which it basically becomes another...

I'd be careful what shoaling fish you buy with the tank being a 'box' shape rather than a rectangle tank which will limit the swimming space so you dont really want a fish thats going to grow in excess of 2" Two small shoaling fish that would both look nice are either endlers or hengeli...

Are you giving the sand/gravel a good deep clean weekly? any rotting food which could be getting disturbed during a clean? What filter is on the tank? Andy