Recent content by rutts

I now know that the carbon issue isn't anything to do with my probs. I have read up on this site and now know that the carbon might as well be replaced with filter wool (which I will do). I've also treated the tank with nutrafin cycle to boost the bio filter and reduse my problems. As I type no...

Is this possible? I didn't seem to have any problems when I used the medication before. I was wondering if my tank may have re-cylced since i changed tanks. I spoke to my local LSF (I've not had bad advice from them yet!) before I did it and he said it would be fine as the bacteria in the old...

Quick history of my set-up. I started with a 54L litre tank a year ago. In htis i kept two bristlenose plecos, six x-ray tetras and five cardinals. All has been ok running with an undergravel filter. four coral platies and four black mollies where added just before i changed tanks. I had an...

The tank is the correct size for the fish and hasn't been a problem before (i know about the size of tanks and fish as i keep a tropical tank). However i checked the tank a little while ago and it seems to have cleared up. thanks for replying.

I keep two goldfish in a small tank. I noticed that the water had gone extremely smelly and there was a jellefied substance in the tank. I cleaned the tank and everything in it but the next day the tank is going back to the same state. What could be the problem. I suspect some sort of bacteria...

The X-Rays are my oldest fish. They have been in the tank a few months. They don't seem stressed. A a matter of a fact since i added the cardinals they couldn't look happier. Looks like it's a different builb then.

I have six X-Ray tetras (Golden Pristella). Their coulouring is great with thr tank light off because as well as their yellow and black stripes their tails go a lovely red colour. However when the light is turned on the red colour washes out. I spoke to my local LFS and they said that the...

Thanks for the advice. The plecs are only babies at the mo so I'll be ok for a little while. Like I said I'm going to get a bigger tank which will house all my fish comfortably. :thumbs:

Can any one add to this? Going by the pinned thread on this forum I can keep 1cm of fish per 12sqcm of surface area. My tank is 60cmX30cm. Giving surface a area of 1800sqcm. if i divide that by 12 it gives me 150cm of fish allowed. I only have (adult size) 76cm. This would seem to be well...

he tank is 600mmx300mx300m (24"x12"x12"). he bristlenose I have only grow to around 5". I did research the size of the fish before I stocked them. I just wanted be sure as I'm inexperienced and wanted a bit of reassurance. I have carried out my calculations on adult size as given by research on...

I know it's an age old question but i am very new to this. I have a 54l tank. I have already stocked it with 6 X-Ray tetras, 5 Cardinal Tetras and two bristlenose plecs. If i go by the rule of thumb i calculate that that is rellay as much as my tank will hold. Am i right? thanks in advance. :/

Thanks for the welcome. I'm am very green when it comes to keeping fish so any advice wouldn't be offencive at all. I read your fishless cylce article and you clearly know what you're talking about. I used some X-Ray 6 tetras to cycle my tank (they're all in very good health). This was from the...

Hi everyone. Thought i'd say hello and happy new year to the forum. i've had a Small tank (54l)for a couple of months now so thirsting for knowledge!!