Recent content by Nick James

Hi all, well i have been doing the water changes everyday to try and lowr the ammonia and nitrite levels and the fish appear to be a lot better. Their colours are a lot more vibrant and the female gourami appears to be doing well too. she is no longer hovering around the top and is swimming...

Thanks for the advice BTT!!! Yes it was my LFS who conducted the test. Although they said the water is ok, they were unclear in explaining to me the problems that i may have in the water. Ideally i do want a 0 reading for Nitrite and Ammonia. Ok, i didnt know that you can't change enough...

Hi! well ive had the water tested and the results are: Nitrite and Nitrate are below 0.5, ammonia test came out a yellow colour, which apparently means its ok. and the ph is 7.8. i have also been told that live plants are better for the production of good bacteria in the water. additionally...

Ok thanks for the advice! i will let you all know how i get on!! you guys are so helpful!! Nick

Thanks all for your kind comments. Back to torpical - i found your reply most helpful. I thought i was at a loss. I have asked a friend who knows a lot about keeping fish to come over tomorrow to test the water for me. He may also keep some of the fish for me while i can build up some of the...

Hi There, I am new to the hobby of keeping Tropical Fish and have been gettting a lot of advice from my local store which appears to be fairly knowledgeable. I have a fairly small tank - 25l and i the stockist had checked my waters pollution levels in which they stated that i was ok to keep a...