Recent content by chad07

Thanks for the reply, no he looks the same to me in terms of size but he seems to be a darker grey if that means anything? Hes still alive this morning but again hes lying in the middle of the tank on the floor. I really expected the worst but hes hanging on.... I have got a tester for Nitrite...

Sorry Guys, i was wrong it is a 20 gallon tank... Ive given the bloke at the fish shop its measurements. He hasnt seen the fish but has said that because there arent any signs of disease (He doesnt look any different than when i first had him) then I should leave him be. Would you agree? I...

Now ur testing me, about 10 gallons (Guestimate) 1 angel which in the past has nipped at him but hes always given as good as hes got, 1 Sucker Fish, 1 Mollie, 2 of them sucker fish that have tiger prints (I have forgotten the exact name) For the last question, I really dont know as I dont have...

Hi Guys, I took a Gurami with alot of his tale missing (How I dont know) about 5 months ago and I think hes ill. Hes lieing in the middle of the tank on his side, cannot swim how he used to (Hardly at all), he sort of shuffles as another fish goes near him. He used to be buzzing around all...

My tank is 30 odd gallons in size, but i havent checked my water for a few days so ill do that right away.... Although i understand that water readings and the cycling process etc are of paramount importance I just wanted a rough idea on whether there is a specific period of time that the fish...

Hi Guys, I now have 6 fish in my tank (4 Plattys, 1 Angel and 1 Gourami) and touch wood have had no deaths what so ever as of yet. After what period of time can i tell myself that im doing everything right and that my fish are happy?? Thanks

Hi Everyone, I have just been to the fish shop to buy an Angel Fish but my attention was caught by an injured Gourami that has lost alot of his backend... Although ive not yet lost a fish and would like to keep my 100% record i just had to have this fish, as i think he has more chance of...

Thats great thanks for your help guys much appreciated.... These answers have helped alot. Chad

Hi Guys, I feel stupid for asking this..... But how do i work out how much water my tank can hold??? Ummmm im rubbish at Maths, dont know how i passed my exams lol!! Dimensions: 2.5FT long, 1FT in Width, 1.5FT in height..... The reason im asking is that im currently cycling my fish with 4...

Hi Guys, I posted a couple of days ago regarding my 4 plattys. One of which was being chased by the other 3 as she had just given birth... Somebody kindly replied to my post saying that they could just be wanting her to give birth again as it was a form of natrual food for them and that it...

Thanks for the answers guys, they have helped alot. I think what ill do is have the tank light on when i get back from work until i go to bed which wil gove them about 8 hours... Then in the day when im at work ill put a cover over them so they get pure darkness. Thanks again Chad

Hi Everyone, Probably another stupid question..... How much light a day is recommended for my fish?? I like to have the light on over night if possible with them getting darkness whilst im at work as the curtains stay shut. As the curtains emit quite alot of light is it ok to put a towel...

Thanks, i see where your coming from..... So she shouldnt get stressed out too much and get ill???

Guys, My female platty has just given birth and now something wierd seems to be happening......... The other plattys seem to be following her everywhere and she tries to swim away but obviously cant... It looks as though they are trying to nibble her but i cant really tell. Has anyone seen...

Shes definatley pregnant, the guy from the shop told me so. Her stomach is very large.... Is the described behaviour common in pregnant platties? Ill try and sort out a picture