Recent content by Filth86

Im having the same issue, I think its just the ambient temperature from this heatwave causing it.

PH 7. Would It be a good idea to keep the light off until he gains confidence.   I thought the fact he had good colours might of been a positive thats hes healthy and just a bit nervous.

I introduced 13 Chilli Rasbora to my 60L tank on Saturday. 12 Of them school, swim and are eating however the 13th is hiding somewhere and Im not noticing him eat. I saw him briefly yesterday hiding under the driftwood and tried feeding so it fell in front of him but nothing. Just concerned if...

Hitchhikers. There's quite a few and are very small so hard to find. This forum advised leaving them in

So as the title says I am now 8 days in to fish less cycle and ammonia is still around 3 ppm and nitrite 2 ppm . I have live plants and have a number of snails crawling around. I guess the snails are adding to the ammonia but unsure what's best to do. Water change or will that slow it down? By...

I have this exact problem, in the process of fish less cycle amonia reading of 3ppm and loads of baby snails everywhere.   it looks like their covering the bottom of my tank in snail poo!   guess ill have to get an assassin snail.

Yes we have a maidenhead aquatics. I went yesterday and was impressed. Best aquatic shop around here by far

I like the look of them chilli rasbora! I guess I will have to see what I can source, what do you think 10-12 chilli if their micro?   I seem to have a baby snail crawling around my tank, must be from the plants. Whats the chances of him surviving the cycle with such ammonia levels?

Haha no way Ben Vernon! I'm from telford. I have been out to Maidenhead today after hearing about them yesterday. Great store, great choice and just an overall good experience. Ripples are ok for supplies as I work on Stafford park but I didn't like their advice and know of plenty of people...

Yes I am aware it is dependent of the betta. Ive read that if the betta is introduced last it can help, not sure of anyone elses opinions/experiences on here.   I was thinking about dividing the tank to allow them to get use to each other before being able to get at each other?   So you believe...

My Filter has arrived today so I can start my fishless cycle tonight.   I have a 60L tank and have already discussed stock in other threads but im down to the following   Betta Shrimp Nerite Snail (Tiger Print) Either tetra or Rasboras   I prefer the look of rasboras if I can source them. I was...

Just an Update, I now have a 60L and am waiting for the filter to turn to start the fish less cycle.   Still got my heart set on a betta so will get a couple of nerite snails, like the look of Tiger Nerites. Also will try shrimp to see how they get on.   Cant decided between tetras or ras.  ...

Well the sand is used for my bearded dragon vivarium as it is safe due to kids play sand being free from toxins which is why its ideal for kids. I was just concerned about it changing the quality of the water.   I have the api Freshwater Test Kit and dont believe there are tests for gh and kh in...

Ive Picked up a 60Litre Tank today and am in process of setting up. I have just tested the PH of my Tap Water. I also have some play sand I was hoping to use so I cleaned some in tap water and tested the PH. Photo of Results Below.     Tube 1: Standard Tap Water PH 7.6 Tube 2: Tap Water from...