Recent content by firstfishies

Thanks marnold I'm like stay calm kids .. its fine .. then second guessing everything! Its briliant to have you guys!!!

Hi guys .. sorry to be a pest .. ive got some dr tims one and only .. i've used aqua bio boost and their conditioner should I start from scratch? I'm a bit confused .. the tank is now home to 2 beautiful plastic jelly fish from the petshop I'm thinking this might be my total mental capacity at...

Wow thats a snail and a half

We're definely coming down with the bug We've started a journal for the boys and they are learning about how to look after the fish when they get them. I wish these shops were more honest. Its engaging one of my children in particular (whose autistic) on a whole different level. Mainly...

Thanks eaglesaquarium .. we've had a good read through the cycling page which has set us straight and we ordered a tester kit .. so no doubt I'll be back with questions on that at some point! We're very lucky that the boys are patient and love planning their plants and ornaments. Obviously want...

Not versed on tank problems .. but looks like limescale

Hi sorry. . Been looking at loads of posts on here but only just came back across mine . The chap in the shop explained about nitrites and the need for cycling and told us to set up and come back in a week with the water sample. Being more of a visual learner I came back and researched. We were...

That's awesome thanks. Yeah we were thinking male and definately starting small.. no fun in our tank :) . We did have the cycle explained briefly to us today and that's a great link thanks. The guys in the shop are pretty good and said theyd test the water to see if it's OK before we buy.. he...

Hi. We've just bought a tank/filter/heater .. a 40 litre, it's all set up (bio and water treater) and we'll go an buy some fish next week. Would like some suggestions on nice easy (colourful/tropical) starter fish pleaseggs and maybe a couple of snails. We've read up.. previous experience...