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Thanks to you all for your advice. I will take note of what you have suggested on the day. Cheers Andy

Hi, I am due to move house later this week (solicitors willing!) and have a Juwel Vision 180 set up that will need to be moved. I am moving to the other side of the village - probably about a mile and a half away. I know that I will have to almost empty the tank of water to transfer it, but I...

I have 3 black spot barbs. 2 are about 25 - 30mm in length and the third is slightly larger, about 35 - 40mm long. The larger one seems to spend most of his day chasing the other two around the tank - this seems to have intensified over the last couple of days. I haven't noticed any injuries on...

Thanks for all the replies. Seems my PH will be OK so long as it remains stable. I will continue to monitor it. mr_miagi32 - my tank is 180l. Cheers Andy

The substrate is gravel - approx. 3mm, smooth (it's labelled betta gravel). I am stocked with: 8 Zebra Danios 9 Neon tetras 6 Swordtails 6 Red Eye tetras 6 Guppies 2 Zebra Loaches 1 Clown Loach 3 Khuli Loaches 3 black spot barbs

Hi, I've bought a test kit and tested my aquarium water last night. The reading was 8. I tried it again first thing this morning and it was still 8. Should I be worried about this? I have a large piece of bogwood in the tank and quite a few live plants. Thanks RPB

Thanks for the reassurance! Funny to see tho............

You need to buy one of these. http://www.forpets.co.uk/product.php?xProd=4

I have been home all day today and have noticed all 3 of my black spot barbs in a stationary, vertical position, looking like they are standing on their tails. Is this normal behaviour for this fish? They appear to be healthy and when I approach the tank they assume a normal swimming position...

Look at this - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...5956240606&rd=1 Is this for real? Can't be right. Poor lilttle guy.

I've ordered the Tetra Laborett kit - £16.74 + P&P. This was online. Some shops were selling it for £23.74 + P & P! Thanks for the responses. Andy

I was looking at an SAE for its algae eating prowess, but having said that I've also been considering the Oto, but it does seem a little tender. Based on the size of the SAE I'll definately be better with Otos, but it will be more of a challenge, it seems. Thanks for the advice. Andy

I have a Juwel 180 Vision set up with plants and the following fish; I quite like the look and sound of the Siamese Algae Eater; would I be OK to add one? 8 zebra danios; 9 neon tetras; 1 clown loach; 2 zebra loaches; 3 khuli loaches; 3 black spot barbs; 6 swordtails; 6 red eye tetras; 6...

My filter outlet (? right terminology?) is positioned so that it does cause surface disturbance of the top of the water, and it's quite powerful, so I guess I'm not going to rush out and buy an airstone. Thanks Jon (again!). Andy

Can anyone advise on a good test kit for my tropical set up? It's a Juwel 180. Thanks Andy