Recent content by schizo_fish

if no-one knows where i can buy a diatom filter from in the uk, where can i buy one online? Also, if no-one knows that, does anybody know how to make one? thanks

Does anyone know where to get one in the uk?

its a 40 gallon tank with two 30W tubes fitted with new reflectors.

I have a serious algae problem, by that i mean my water is green. I've heard that an increased level of CO2 will help plants grow, so if i was to adjust my internal fiter so there was less/no surface movement in theory this would make the level of co2 rise. is this correct? Would doing this...

I have a serious algae problem, by that i mean my water is green. I've heard that an increased level of CO2 will help plants grow, so if i was to adjust my internal fiter so there was less/no surface movement in theory this would make the level of co2 rise. is this correct? Would doing this...

What do you do to prepare frozen foods for fish to eat?

yeh, both my gh and kh fluctuate slightly, not sure if they correspond with the ph though?

yeh, i have five, cant remember the names though

thanks Nisha. anyone else got any suggestions???

The surface of the water in my tank looks like it has a sort of film on it? when i blow on it, it splits but then joins back up. whats is it? and how do i get rid of it? thanks

my water is green, and has been for a long time, i cant seem to get rid of it. my water parameters are: Ammonia: 0 Nitrite:0 Nitrate: 10 PH: 7.2 (But this seems to fluctuate a bit, if anyone has any ideas about this please tell me) GH: 140 KH: 40 PO4: 4+ Light: 60W over 40 Gallon (UK) for 12...

i've come home to find little fry hiding everywhere. anyone got any suggesstions on ways to catch them to put them in a net breeder? help needed urgent. thanks

What time of day do guppy's tend to give birth? at night, mornings or what?? Thanks SF

i read the post and dont know if i missed anything, but what sand do rooted plants prefer? such as different types or grain size???? and does it really matter about having laterite or anything like that aswell?

Which is the best colour/grain size for use in a planted tank? also which colour/size would look the best and bring out the colours in plants/fish?