Recent content by Fatpants

Thanks for the link Bowhead. This is what I have been looking for. I knew it would be on here somewhere but I couldnt find it. Off to my lfs for some crushed coral. Going to do 15% water changes every 2 days until my Ph stabalizes near to my tapwater Ph. Thanks again. Link -...

Hi. I have had my tank set up for 18 months or so and all has been well until a couple of weeks ago. My Ph dropped to below 6 from a steady 7 and my cycle stalled slightly. The good news is I have managed to get through this with daily 15% water changes and the use of API proper ph 6.5. My Ph...

I bought 25kg for aquarium sand for ten quid from my local fish store. It doesnt seem to matter much though as long as you clean it really well. 10 good changes of water till it runs clean and bear in mind that it will take maybe a couple of days or so to fully settle once added to your tank...

Hi. I know I am a little late on this but I have just made the change from gravel to sand and I cant believe the difference its made to my corys. They are having a great time rolling round in the sand together and the tank looks far more natural. A lot of the fish mess is also left on top of the...

Hi. I have 5 good quality local fish stores to choose from but I have not checked them all out for what cichlids they have in. I to am fed up with my set up so I am going to bottom it and start again, this time with sand, bogwood and stone. Got some nice amazon swords in at the min that run...

Hi Again. Thanks for the great advise so far. So the Oscar is out of the question for me at the mo. Been researching the other suggestions and the Firemouths look like a good option. My tank is currently stocked with - 1 Bristlenose catfish 4 Pepper Corys 2 Clown Loaches 8 Harlequin Rasboras...

Ha. I thought they where talking crap. Just wanted to be sure. Could you recommend any other Cichlids that would suit my current tank. Thanks..

Hi There. I am trying to decide if an Oscar will be ok in my 180ltr Juwel Rio Tank. I have a Tetra tec ex 700 mature filter on it. Problem is there is a lot of contradictory information coming my way. 2 friends say it will be fine. Both have had Oscars before in similar size tanks. Also both my...

I Have recently bought some clown loaches to control my snail issue. They are very friendly fish and play with my corys all the time. I am wondering if this lady has got confused with Tiger Barbs as I hear they are aggressive and they possess similar markings. I didnt realise just how big the...

My BN does this reguarly. I nearly had a heart attack the first time. I have read somewhere that they do this when they are happy and contented. Crazy fish but cool

Ok. I was already on with that and just tested it. I dechlorinated it at left it 24hrs with air in. Got the following : pH 7.0 GH 1-2 KH 2. So I def need some buffer in it. the KH was green almost from the first drop. I have read that adding sodium bicarbonate will increse in KH. Is this right...

Hi. Thanks for the reply. My pH has always risen slowly no matter what I have had in my tank. I have been looking into water hardness more closely today and am I right in saying that If I make regular water changes with water that is right (Kh & GH) my tank will slowly come back into line. The...

Hi All. I have been having great success with my tank lately. I have planted some Amazon swords which are growing very well and spreading. I have noticed my pH is constantly rising so I have done some more testing which have given me the following results PH – 7.6 GH – 12 KH-2 Phosphate – 8ppm...

I Just have one live plant at the min. I have ordered a uv system. Seems like a good idea. I might cut the lighting down a bit like you say. Thanks.

Could my lighting be the problem. Its the highlight system with daylight and a nature T5 bulbs. Can I just remove the daylight one or should I add another nature one ? I beleive the cardinals and my bristlenose prefair subdued lighting.