Recent content by Iona4

Hi, I have a new 125l juwel rio and am trying to decide what to stock. I have a fluval 3 plus internal filter and an eheim professional 2222 and a circulation pump which i can use too. I understand the nitrogen cycle and I have attached a screen shot of my water company's water hardness...

That's a great tip, thank you I will have a proper look next time I go in

Thank you for your reply. I have picked up a testing kit. The dwarf puffers look lovely but I only have a 40l and am thinking of some harlequin rasboras, guppies and otocinclis at the moment (with my hitchhiker snails )

Thank Thank you. I like the look of the nerite snails and that is handy to know about the apple/ mystery snails. Having live plants is definitely a priority to me and I am hoping to keep them in good condition.

Thanks for your message. I had always intended on getting some snails, but I was told that I need to remove all the pest snails. I am happy that's not the case and I will wait and see what they are and how many I have

I most probably am too excited I am a natural overthinker with no patience so this will test me... I just want to make sure I get everything right. Thanks so much for your reply. I will definitely hold off fussing over it for a bit

Thank you, that is really reassuring

Thank you for your reply. I have attached a picture of the tank this morning. I don't know whether the cloudiness is looking white because of the led's. From what I understand, it seems soon for the bacteria bloom (but I'm guessing the moss balls contained ammonia or similar). I am in the...

Hi there I am brand new to the idea of keeping fish and it definitely seems likely I am destined to learn everything the hard way, but since finding this forum, I hope that you may have some advice. I have bought a 40l tropical tank from pets at home and I am on my second attempt of setting...