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I have a bit of a bullying problem. I have a 25L tank with the original (Pygmy) Sparkling male Gourami and 2 Kuhli Loaches. The 3 of them get along fine with the Gourami often seen resting very close to almost on top of the Loaches. The two Loaches are often out and about, and the Gourami will...

odd mix, 1 Guppy, 1 Sparkling Gourami and 2 Khuli loaches.

It started off as tap water, have been using RO ever since (6 months). Was recomeneded due to our tap water parameters being so bad.

Yeah, that is what I have been reading from this forum. I was mistaken in thinking if the tests were ok then leave it. I will start it as a routine. Using RO I am thinking I would need to add minerals back, or will I get enough from the stuff already in there?

Hi, Only 1 Gourami and 1 Guppy. There were 2 Gourami's, they didn't get along. Having since read more on fish behaviour it was probably due to the small space and low numbers. I then added two male fancy Guppies and the same thing happened with them, unfortunately. Now it is just the 1 Guppy...

I am reasonable new to fish keeping. I have not done a water change on my little 25 litre tank since adding fish to it about 6 months ago. I test the water regularly and it seems fine. The only small issue I have had is some brown algae growing on hard surfaces. It has not grown back since...

Pic of tank, Coolies are out, guppy at top and I think capt grumpy is in his cave. :lol:, bit of my reflection in glass, sorry.

Hi everyone. When my daughter wanted to spend her Christmas money and get a tank I physically cringed. I have never had a successful setup and I certainly didn't want to kill any more fish, poor things. I tried to dissuade her but, with Mum on her side I didn't stand much of a chance. This all...