I've been experimenting with using a soil substrate underneath gravel and it has worked wonders so far. It's damn cheap in comparison to specialist aquarium soils, I just did a bit of research on what was in the soil first to make sure it was safe.
It has to be done on a new or empty tank...
Hey thanks for the reply Akasha!
I was rather hoping that's what was going on but I'd read contradictory reports on the subject.
I'll see how she gets on over the next few days
So one of my Angelfish got this weird lump on its anus, which was weird enough but didn't seem to have affected its behaviour or eating habits. Today it has a very fat bloated belly, and I'm looking for some assistance identifying what the problem may be.
Providing some pictures below:
A few...
Good evening all,
Up to the usual fuss of finding a problem and searching for knowledgeable folk who know more than I do. I have a 200 litre tank at the moment with an 8 year old Red Tailed Black Shark (my favourite), Dwarf Rainbowfish, Mickey Mouse Platy's, Bristlenose catfish, two other...