Recent content by Sibelius

Thanks for your insights OldMan47. The origin of my problem was having some difficulty finding a T8 tube. It seemed that they'd almost vanished from existence, at least as far as online shopping goes. I assumed there had been a sort of paradigm shift in terms of lighting fashions, but I've stuck...

Indeed, thanks for that though. My intention is to stick with the T8s for the time being.

Friends, I've been out of the hobby for some time (at University), but a bulb/tube went in my tank a few days ago. I've had trouble finding a replacement for the tube that I've been using (t8 18" I think.) However, it seems that T5s have become the norm. Could somebody please direct me towards...

bump. Does anyone know how they are priced locally in the UK?

hmm. Ok, thanks. Does anyone in the UK know what a typical price might be?

My LFS stocks very reliable fish, and I'm looking to get 3 or 4 Dwarf Chain Loaches for my new setup, though they are priced at £10 each. This seemed very pricey for such a small fish, or am I wrong. (The shop doesn't overprice other fish in my opinion, average tetras are £1.50-£2.50, that's...

Ok, thanks. My main concern was that they might be too large, but I'm glad that that's not the case. Naturally, I would never keep a fish that could outgrow my tank. I'll use the diet you suggested, a mix of algae wafers with occasional bloodworm, and flake for the other fish. Do you suggest...

Thanks, I'll be able to buy one in confidence. I should really put some pictures up soon!

Thanks for your response. I'll probably go for just the 1 then, perhaps with dwarf chain loaches and 6 or 7 Danios (Choprae). Is there anything else I'd need to know about bristlenoses? Do they disturb plants much, or would they give the loaches any trouble?

Am I right in thinking that there's a difference between a Bristlenose "catfish" and a Bristlenose "plec." If there is, and I'm right in thinking that the smaller species is the Bristlenose "catfish" (ancistrus sp.) Would you consider a 24X12X15 (length X width X hight) too small to keep 1...

Thanks for your interest. That kit is very useful indeed. Sadly, I've been having trouble making my CO2 DIY system airtight, and because of the lack of CO2, I've had algae problems, as soon as these are solved, I'll take better photographs.

jaguar cichlid, Which of the three most common dwarf corydoras species is commonly labelled as a midwater swimmer rather than a bottom feeder?

6/7 bettas is fairly full for a 15 gallon, also they may show aggresion to corys. Maybe you could add a trio of bronze corys or another hardy species of your choice. Planted tanks are favourable for corys.

My only observation is that soon after you altered your bubble flow from the airstone this swimbladder problem developed. The swimbladder is to do with controlling the fishes position in the water by keeping a balance of liquid and dissolved gas particles. The increased air rate could have...

I've got some C. Habrosus today! It's so exciting! They're really health and all 5 that I bought are settling in really well! I got them from Wayside aquatics in Essex who ordered some in specially for me.