Recent content by newhue

Thanks for that. The tank is established I think, it's been running for about 10 weeks now with fish after several weeks of fishless cycling first. The fish appear to be healthy enough. I have had a small outbreak of white spot after the introduction of some new fish, but this has cleared up...

Hi all. reading theses forums I have established a 240lt tank with a Ph 7 to 6.8, Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 10. Stocked it with around 50 2.5cm or smaller fish all with passive personalities; guppies, platies, neons, clown loack's etc. :good: My LFS suggested I feed the tank sparingly but...

Thanks Sarah I think I'll get some snail. As for fish I'm not sure as yet. I was thinking neon tetras and that is when the lfs said I need a PH of 6.5. In reality I probably need hardy non aggressive fish. What's your thoughts on Cherry or Rosy Barbs, Zebra Danios, Platie's, Corydoras...

Hi all, been cycling my new second hand tank for 4 days now. I have noticed the drift wood has developed a soft white algae coating over parts of it. They came with the tank and I water logged them while checking the tank for leaks; then gave them a clean with a water blaster before placing...