Recent content by Helen2005

hi all. ive had algae in my tank for a while and couldnt get rid of it. so i tested for phosphate levels and its over 5mg/l and it should be 0! tested the tap water and that is high. what can i use to get the amount down. i have looked at a ro unit but it looks as if they have to be connected...

hi ya. just got back from me holidays to find my swordtail hasnt given birth. its been 8 weeks since she got pregnant :/ shes really big now and the gravid spot is huge. but under her belly by where she goes to the loo she got a red like spot there. is that just the babies sat there or is it...

yeah its quite a well planted tank.

one of my guppies was pregnant. she had the spot and a bit of a belly. when i got home last night she was laid on the bottom of the tank. she had none of her colour in her and was breathing really fast. her belly had shrunk as well. then she started darted up and down one side of the tank and...

hi guys. i have swordtail that been pregnant for about 4 weeks. she is still in the main tank with other swordtails, guppys and gouramis. the only prob is i fly out on holiday in just under a week, and leaving them with my parents who hasnt got a clue when it comes to fish. could i put the...