Recent content by PhilH

Hi all, I've recently set up and cycled my second tank. I have had a non-planted tank for a few months and saw a good deal on a second tank so I've gone for a planted set up. It is 100-110 litres in size and is long as opposed to tall. I've got moderately soft water and a sand substrate...

Hi, Some white spot treatment from your LFS should get rid of it pretty quickly, just remember to keep treating for a couple of days after symptoms disappear. turn the temperature up in the tank as well for a day or so to kill the eggs/parasites! Someone will probably be a bit more specific...

Hi thanks for the reply. Sadly I don't have room for a quarantine tank right now, the rest of the black neons looked ok so I'm hoping it was just one stressed/weaker fish. Just hoping I haven't introduced something nasty to the tank...

I picked up some fish last Saturday for my cycled tank. 2 Kuhlis 4 black neons 2 honey gourami (I asked for one male one female but can't see a lot of difference) In the tank already were 1 kuhli, 2 neons, 1 black neon. There are also like 10 guppy fry which I'll be rehoming when they're a...

Hmm just getting an error when I try to attach photos... will have to try this evening!

Just a quick update on this tank! I've got hold of some wood, silk plants and some pots to make caves from (The Kuhli loves chilling out under the wood!) So thought I'd post a pic. Forgive the little bits of algae left over from initial clean, they've since been banished! Looking to go get...

Thanks for the advice! Will do some more research on the RCS, most of what I've read suggests they'll be fine as adults.

Thanks - I have 2 neons and 1 black tetra in already, be ok with an additional 6? Or do you mean create a group of 6? Do I have a good enough tank distribution with this set up or is everything going to hang about the bottom? And will red cherries be safe if I give them some java moss to hide...

So I picked up a second hand Fluval tank this weekend (60 x 35 x 50cm.) and was somewhat surprised to lhave a number of fish included... I took them as I was concerned their fate may otherwise have been grim. I transported the tank with a few inches of the existing water, mature substrate and...

I'm going to my LFS this weekend to window shop, I want to start considering stocking options for my 90l tank I'm picking up this weekend (don't worry, I won't be buying for a few weeks!). I've checked my water type and it is moderately soft with a ph of 8.0. Does this rule out any fish from...

Hi all,   I've been browsing the forums for a few days and have decided to sign up.   I've purchased and am picking up a new 90 litre tank this weekend which I'm going to be stocking with tropical fish. I've been looking at the beginners resources and reading up on setting up and cycling a new...