Recent content by Penny M

Hi, Yes, we would like to start over and advice would be great. I do not know how many litres the tank is but could find out (anyway you probably know from my vague measurements). We had two loach (about 3" long), one pleco (black and about 5") and two to four of each of the others however the...

Hi Dave, I believe the water is distilled but not absolutely sure. The problem was I was away on business and when the staff came in after the weekend - all the fish were dead and FC (fish carer) could not come until Tuesday so they were left in the aquarium an extra day. Had I been here I...

Sorry if I seem a bit vague but we have the tank looked after by a chap who comes on a fortnightly basis and he told me the nitrates were high so we cut the feeding down to every other day and reduced amount. He changes 30% of the water and brings his own water to replace the changed amount. The...

We are an office building and have enjoyed a tropical fish display for some nine months - all was fine on Friday evening when I left but on Monday morning the whole group of fish were dead (30 or so). The filter heater etc were working ok and no power cut. Could a power surge create a problem...