Recent content by nobo

Thanks Colin. There's no coverglass, just the black plastic top unit (2 flaps, with a central bar housing the lighting). I've lined the flaps with foil too. The foil definitely collects moisture, which drips back into the tank, so was a bit concerned (given some of the other comments about...

I made some DIY reflectors from tin foil/aluminium foil to go under the black hood/black flaps/behind the lights of my Juwel Rio 125. It’s now occurred to me that this may be a terrible idea, as there’ll inevitably be some condensation on the foil, which will drip back into the tank. Which made...

Hi I’m really struggling with some plants, so any pointers much appreciated. Plants that have worked: frogbit (floating surface plant); anubias bateri; marimo moss balls; anacharis (elodea densa) all doing very well. Plants that haven’t survived at all (despite in some cases having been...

So, nearly 2.5 months on... Still alive in QT, but I'm wondering whether it might be best to euthanase. Poor thing is battling on though, so seems harsh! Still has popeye - still worse in one eye than the other. Seems a little bloated and somewhat floaty - often has to swim downwards; has...

Thanks both. Will do and report back. Fingers crossed...

Update: Still in the 25L hospital tank with pop eye in both eyes (slightly worse on one side), and rather worse than than when he began isolation (though now seemingly stable level of inflammation). Still rather inactive but flightly when spooked. No improvement despite salt treatment and a 4...

Sadly doesn't seem to be doing too well. Very inactive (apart from some whisker movement), sheltering under the Indian almond leaf, and not tempted by food, even the Bug Bites Bottom Feeders. I'm not hopeful, but will continue to try my best. She seemed pretty happy whilst in the main tank...

Thanks all for the advice. Ok, so I isolated her in the 15L bucket with a heater and almond leaf for about 36 hours (and a double dose of Prime), with a c. 0.5% salt solution (about 5g per 10L), with a 50% water change after 24 hours (maintaining the salt level). I must have filled up the...