Recent content by ian01

Hi The noise in the Fluval 305 may be caused by blocked impeller, try inspecting the impeller in the Fluval filter. Although Fluval say the impeller is self cleaning regular inspection should be done. I currently have an Eheim 2026 which is in my cichlid tank and a Fluval 305 which is in a...

Personal I would recommend you to add 2-3 Siamese Algae Eaters (SAE’s). I have a friend who has an 8ft tank it was literally full of BBA, he chucked some of these guys in and within a few days, there was none left. I would recommend you to try this first before dosing excel, as there is no risk...

Hi I just recently dosed excel in my tank to remove BBA. Many people recommended Siamese Algae Eaters however; I have large Central American cichlids and was worried they would eat them. Dosing Excel worked quite well for me, I dosed double the water-changing dose (initial large dose). After...

I have a Texas cichlid with a Jack Dempsey in a 60 gallon. Never had a problem; however, they have both grown up with each other since they were young.

Really nice tank mate.

Hi i have been thinking of purchasing a battery operated gravel cleaner. I just wanted to know if anyone has one, and if they are worth purchasing. Cheers Angus

The dimensions are 81 x 36 x 50 cm. I recently went to one of my lfs and they had T bar cichlids just wanted to know if this fish would be alright. Thanks for all your replies. Cheers Angus

Hi i recently bought a new tank and i am cycling it. It's 125 litres and i wasn't sure what type of cichlid i could put in it? anyone have any ideas or recommendations? Cheers Angus

Do you guys reckon that Seachem Onyx Gravel would be safe to use with central american cichlids. Cheers info on it is at this address http://www.seachem.com/products/product_pa...OnyxGravel.html

i bought it last year of ebay. I will try another brand and see what the results come up with

Hi, i just wanted to see if anyone recommends any substrates for anubias and swords. This tank will also have central american cichlids, and i didnt really want to use sand. Cheers Angus

Hi thanks for all your replies. I use API test kit, when i do my test for nitrate it comes up with bright yellow (0 nitrate). Yes, it is swimming at the bottom of the tank,it doesnt look as if it can control it's swimming.

Ph is 7.2, no amonia, no nitrite or nitrate. She is in a tank with 1 male red hump,2 tbar sajicas and a texas cichlid. My tank is 250 litres. This fish has had a large stomach for a while now. My lfs though it could be something to do with the fish not being able to release her eggs. Cheers Angus

Hi i have a red hump that isnt to well. He is at the bottom of the tank sideways and he cant get himself up. It is a red hump cichlid. Done a little research and think it might be dropsy as it's stomach is inflated

Thanks for the reply i guess i will have to remove the carbon.