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I'm thinking of buying an Ancistrus catfish :D but I've got a planted tank and I'm a little concered that it will scoff all my plants :sad: . How likely is this? Any experiences?

Well all righty then, 24/7 it is - thank you :kana:

My tank has been up and running for about 2 months and I have no problems with water quality. :D My question is: Do I need to run the powerhead for the under gravel filter 24/7, or can it be switched off overnight for instance?

Thanks opcn :clap: they do seem to be some sort of nematode, must have come in on the plants I suppose, can't tell if the fish or the worms are doing the eating. Lizard, I have had a fondness for goats ever since one ate my Mums' handbag when I was about 5. Haven't got any yet- any goat buying...

Can anyone help? Every couple of weeks or so since getting my first fish (tetra and Cory’s) in my new tank strange living objects have been appearing. They are sort of spiral (ammonite) shaped, 2-3mm across, twitchy and mostly translucent with an orangeish coloured stripe. They only appear...