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Thanks for all of the replies. As for the tank mates: -10 cardinal tetras -10 black neons -5 congo tetras -1 clown loach -1 pakistani loach -3 small catfish (I dont know the breed) -1 african Krib The water conditions are: -26 degrees -pH 6.8-7 -KH about 7 -GH about 7 They have been in this...

Hi all. A couple of days ago my female gold ram turned up dead, I assumed it was because she was being bullied by the male, as she showed no symptoms of illness prior to her death. Just now I have come back into my room and the male is on the bottom of the tank, unable to swim. When I lift him...

Ok, thanks for the advice. Its a real shame, hes such a nice fish...

Oh really? I thought that because my other chichlid was in great condition (the Krib) then he would be ok? He was also acting fine for the first few days, and then suddenly one day decided to become a hermit. Is that normal behavior for pH related issues? Thanks for your feedback!

Hi all, my Julidochromis transcriptus is acting a little odd. Im a bit worried about its behavior. When I first got him, he was adevnturous and confident, but now he sticks himself to a rock and refuses to move. i suspect its because another fish has harrased him, but I have never seen this. I...

Great, thanks for that. Stupid LFS people steered me down the wrong path, again! Out with Myxazin and in with Protozin!

Hi there. I have read the pinned topic on treating ich, which recommends using protozin to treat for it. I asked the LFS and was told that Myzxin was the best for the job, which is what I have been using. I have the temp at 28 deg, have gone through the treatment of 5ml per day for 5 days...