Recent content by kaycee

Cheers, makes sense, will take that route. Would be in a right mess without all your help. Thank you.

Thanks Fluttermouth, When I filled the tank it took 45 litres, will take your advice and keep an eye on it.

Thought my wife could get the ammonia from the chemist but they are not allowed to sell it any more because it is used for bomb making. Bloody terrorists. My 14 year old daughter had a great idea. Take the filter media and her goldfish out of her tank and put them in the new tank. I would never...

Thanks for that, nature is a marvellous thing :look:

Thanks Cezza, possibly another stupid question. If I don't add bacteria from another source, where does it come from. Cheers Kev.

Hi Tizer, I have been reading the 'fishless cycling' in the beginners section as you suggested.I have purchased the test kit and ammonia. This is probably a stupid question, can I use bacteria from a goldfish tank? If so would a handful of gravel work if placed in the filter. Thanks again for...

Thanks Tizer, the bloke in the store is a knob. Cheers Kev

Thanks everyone, the lady that gave us this kept 'sharks'? and neons and said she had no problems. I am thinking that neons is all we will put in. If all goes ok I will upgrade to a proper tank and better fish. I have only spent £8 on chemicals and gravel. I obviously don't want the fish to die...

Thanks for replying, will have a good look at the beginners forum. I have searched the web for instructions for the Ultra Bowl but have had no joy. Could you or anyone else help me with this. There is one other thing i am not too sure about, this tank has no air stone, does anyone know if it...

Hello all, I have just purchased a used ultra bowl 500 aquarium but have no instructions. I have assembled it OK but I do not know in which order the filter pads go in. I'm guessing (from top down) white, black, blue. Any advice on gravel or sand, water preparation and the best fish to...