Recent content by jasonpetts

ammonia and nitrates are fine, had issues in the begginging but not since, im wondering if heater isnt acurate to temp gage, il try a thermometer, is 26 about right for livebearers?

couple of fish hanging around the heater all day, even going as far as wedging themselves between it and the side of the tank, temp set to 26 degrees, is it too cold? its 2 of my 3 platys that act like this 1 doesnt seam to bother! any ideas?

thanks, shall be investing tomorrow at P@H instead of asking for usual test, this way i can be sure. anyway to speed up cycle without causing fish distress?

nice one, thankyou i think i will need test kit as im sure pets at home just want to sell, bit wrong really! im currently only testing ammonia myself and have trusted them with rest - should know really, im in sales so im sure they want to sell just like i would. will buy test kit - is this the...

hi my tank is new ( about 6 weeks ) small tank with 1 sword tail, 3 platy's and 1 molly. im having massive problems keeping the ammonia levels down. -i do weekly water change - about 30 -40 % -vacuum stones on bottom to clear waste - weekly -add bacteria weekly -feed fish combination of dry...

good advice thanks still not put off yet, just gotta curb the boys excitement!

cheers again people will set to 25 and wait and see what happens, got some fake plants for fish to hide behind and some monumental type stone for cover + it looks good too! dont plan on many fish just a few small ones for my son to learn about, hes a massive nemo fan and loves going round the...

cheers people, sons too young to learn the science hes only 3, however he will learn to respect animals this way - gotta start somewhere what should the water temp be set at for the smaller types of fish that would go in my tank? in degrees celcius please thanks

bought my tank, got my garvel, set up heater and filter. i understand i need to wait a week before adding fish and have read the beginners guide what im looking for ( as its only a 30 litre tank ) is recomendations on how many fish and some funky looking fish that will get on well, i...