Recent content by jerrygerl

i'm embarrassed to say that no i haven't tested for ammonia and nitrates. i will do after tonight however as i will pick up a test kit on my way home fromer work can you please tell me what level they need to be at, and if i find they are to high. what is the best way to bring them down to...

at last test the water ph was at 7. that really is great news that a weekly gravel clean will not stress them out. i will also adopt the 2 weekly gravel clean, until i get my larger tank then i will drop it to once a week. again thanks every for all your helpful and constructive advice :nod:

mmm yeah they are mucky pups. i have a very good filtration system in their home, i've got a good external filters and i also do a gravel clean every month to get rid of any decomposing food. i don't do the gravel clean more frequently as i don't want to disturb them to much. mmm actually...

looks like i need to invest in getting another tank, and separate my boys. thanks for you advice. :nod:

wow i thought 5 more would be fine and still giving them all plenty of room, as at the moment the tank looks pretty empty. but rather an empty looking tank, than an over stocked one that's for sure. i'm gutted i can't rescue any fish though..........my boys wont be getting any new house mates...

hi i've just seen your post 12.11.08, i'm new to this site, i've got a 230 litre tank currently homing 8 small fancy goldfish. the tank has been established since march this year. i'm now looking at getting some more goldfish, so i would definately be interested in rehoming some. i brought...