Recent content by belladonna80

I've had exactly the same problem and been told its planaria. The advice I got it exactly what Livebearer Master has told you above. I had 3 inches of gravel and stripped it back to 1/2 an inch. I only feed every other day now and gravel vac a couple of times a week. I also added salt to my...

Hi, ok so update. I have done a full water change at the weekend. A full clean down, stored the filter in existing tank water. Scrubbed the tank and boiled the gravel and plants. Fish have been looking fine, no side affects of the upheaval. I've come home tonight and noticed once again tiny...

Thanks Mattee... much appreciated. I'll get on with my water change now :good:

I recently bought a home API water test kit and got a free bottle of API stress coat. Reading the back it says it removes chlorine & helps with ammonia and should be used when doing a water change. I usually use a product called TAP SAFE. Can anyone tell me if they do the same job? If so I'll...

Hi, I think you mean "didn't wash the gravel". If so, you need to rinse brand new gravel considerably before putting it in your tank. I bought mine in 10kg bags and spent a good hour boiling it in pans.... amazing the stuff that comes off. You've probably got all that floating round in your...

Hi, Just after everyone's opinion on the best depth of gravel.....?

Sorry, just thought of another question...... will reducing the ammonia level natural kill of the planaria?

Thank you for your post. I had read that article and found it useful too. I havn't changed the filter media, other than to clean it once since the tank was set up. I feel you are all telling me that the water change is the most crucial so I will look to speak to the water company and see if I...

Have you an opinion on the use of aquarium salt to help reduction of planaria? I have seen that also mentioned. I have done the first mass dose on the snails so what do you think about doing the second and third doses (Fri and Sat) and then a large water change on Mon night? I've been told...

Id say yeah first of all your PH maybe 'slightly' high and i use that sparingly as mine is also about that so really, i wouldnt worry about that too much. Most fish aquarium fish will be able to stand this especially seen as though they are gourami and neon which are pretty hardy in my...

Hi, Thanks for the post. I have a couple of q's. Should I do the water change whilst in the 3 day treatment for the snails? I have seen recommendations for a 3-4 day no feeding at all to kill off the planaria..... what do you think?

Hello All, I'm very new to owning an aquarium and things have been going very well until about 3weeks ago. Today I have found snails and worms in my tank and after spending all afternoon on the net could do with some good advice so I've registered on here. So here's the history: I have a...