Recent content by HairyDave

Unfortunately the last spawn was somewhat of a delicacy for him which was kind of upsetting so I have moved him into the big tank as a precaution. I do feel pretty guilty about it but it's for the greater good and he has some friends there so hopefully he'll forget about his little ones and get...

I have just had an amazing couple of hours watching my female Sajica! She has recently laid eggs and I was lucky enough tonight to experience the 'hatching'. She laid about 60 - 70 eggs and they were all laid on the roof of a clay strawberry pot I have in the tank. Now what amazed me was she...

I also keep 2 Bolivian Rams, they are currently in a 75L with my 2 month old sajicas and they all seem to get along well. They were originally for my 200L but the pair of Kribs I have are spawning and were being very territorial! They do seem a very peaceful fish and give them some vegetation...

Don't know if its any good to you mate but there is Wharf Aquatics in Pinxton Nottinghamshire way. I went last week with a friend of mine who keeps cichlids (Frontasa) and was in awe, its a great place and has a variety of cichlids. You could give them a ring and see if they have any in stock...

Problem solved, I have given the Tigers to my friend and in return he has given me some more sajica fry :) I understand that this tank is slightly small but I am getting a 200L tomorrow from another friend of mine and the plec will go in there once it has been cycled and decorated. I'm thinking...

I recently purchased 4 juvenile tiger barbs and have come to the conclusion that these are horrible horrible fish. I don't know if it was my newbie attitude about buying fish because 'it looks nice' and not looking into the temprament of the things. Anyways, does anyone share the same feelings...

Thanks for the quick reply old man, I will bare that in mind when I come to filling it up and putting some fish in. Thanks again :D

Hello, I have just gotten into fishkeeping about 2 weeks ago and have a 75L on my side. I have been offered my friends tank which he tells me is 200L (1000mm x 400mm x 500mm), now as I am new to the hobby I am wondering what kind of setup would be good for a tank of this size? I love the look of...

The tank I have is the Aqua One AR-510, it is 75L with rounded glass at the front and in my opinion is not bad for my first tank. I do believe it comes with a stand but that is a seperate purchase and I didn't bother with one as it is sat on my side and still looks nice!

Thank you for the comments, the tank was set up by a friend of mine Neil, who keeps Frontosa, and with regards to the sand it is some that I bought with the tank. It's called Unipac and I payed £8.99 for it from my LFS, only used 1/3 of it so the rest is going into my new tank which I'm buying...

Just thought I'd post a picture of my set up here for you all to have a butchers at. It is my first tank so I know it's small but I should be getting a much bigger one at the weekend some time. This one is housing 4 x T-Bar Cichlid fry and 1 x Common Pleco

Thanks a lot discus, that will come in useful. People round here are so bloody friendly its scary, haha!

Hello everybody. This is just a quick question as to ask does anybody keep T-Bar Cichlids (Archocentrus Sajica)? I have been given 4 T-Bar fry and have them in my first 75L tank. I have the temperature at 26c and they seem to be fine with it. I would just like some tips and any advice on keeping...

Just found the forum yesterday and have noticed the people round here are real friendly & helpfull. I am a newbie to fishkeeping but have been doing my research into cycling and the proper care and that. I can see I am going to be spending an awful lot of time around these 'ere forums. I have...

Hi fergie, I have just bought a Aqua One Precision 7500 Air pump with a 5" airstone. It is around 12.99 for the pump but it does have a twin outlet on it so you can have 2 airstones if you wanted. I think that it is really quiet too but as I am also a newbie I haven't had the chance to compare...