Recent content by aussieant32

So most of you think rather than adding what the fish and plants need, its better to add tap water? Tap water in which you most likely have no chemical breakdown of so have zero idea what is in it? I mean who has the levels of nitrate, potassium, iron, nitrogen, phosphorous of their tap water...

correct and that's why I asked. Was curious as to why people do the changes they do. Out of habbit or need

spot on for me mate. Exactly what I was getting at. Stable water is more important than fresh water in my opinion

is it though? That was the answer I was expecting. What do you base it being better on? We generally test for 3 things in freshwater, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. Now everyone's tap water is different and so are their tanks. 50% per week may be what you have worked out, but it might not be...

Easy question. How often do you do water changes and why do you do them?

tank still running along nicely. Have started some low fert additions as I added some floating moss that required it. Also found some almond leaves at my lfs so I have one in there melting away. He seems like a pretty happy chap :)

sorry for the delayed response. Yes essentially need your water, I used to breed them when I lived in London. The water is perfect. Unfortunately they are not community fish

I would be adding some shells and a small group of Tanganyikan shell dwellers

sweet thanks mate. Cool little fish

can you advise your water parameters as a starting point. Namely ammonia and nitrite? how big is the tank and what is in it? it could be an illness or something as simple as she is about to have babies.

Just doing some night obsevations. Is it normal for him to almost wedge himself into a plant and sleep? It almost looks like he is using the leaves as a hammock?

ok, I have the co2 gear here somewhere but dont really want to set it up. Might just use the flourish I have and see how they go

I have some flourish left over from my last planted tank, it was co2 injected so I didn't fert much. Is it worth getting iron etc supplements?

very happy. The plants aren't natural floating plants. Any suggestions?

Little update, added some plants. Have already noticed a change in him, swimming through them and resting on them, looks really pleased.