Recent content by StewartK

thanks for that I do have an RCD but i suppose as the heaters pumps etc have only live & neutral no earth that could be why it does not trip it I suppose i could try to earth the tank somehow I will have a look to see. I did do a google search for "stray voltage aquarium" i bet you are both...

Hi I tried to post this the other day but I don't think it went out due to computer crash :sick: I am experiencing electric shocks when I put my hand in the tank. :crazy: I can still get a shock even if the electrical appliances are disconnected [plugs out] the fish are fine & I would be...

I get an electric shock when i put my hand into the Aquarium water. I have disconnected all electrics & can still get a shock. I wonder if it could be static electricity generated by the water flow? my tank is 150 gallon with 2 external filters so there is quite a flow, also one flow enters at...

I have been to Maidenhead Aquatics as well fish look healthy & good advice given i did note that the Rams were more colourful than elsewhere but they do use RO water. tried to find the pleco aquatics on ebay but not advertising at present. Do they allow collection to save on postage?

Hi Andy You said "I hope your golden Ancistrus does turn out to be that and not an albino common!!! lol" I am assured that it is not a common but time will tell eh & I'll have to nip down to Croften Road to bend their ear! or you'll be starting your own pet shop or buying a 100+Gal tank". My...

Thanks for the input:- Quote = "Many people are quite unaware how large Clown Loaches grow. In a good sized tank, those 6 will all reach 300mm+." whoops :blush: looks as though in a while I will have to exchange them as they get bigger for smaller ones so watch this space 15ft Clown Loaches...

Thanks for that Andy :good: I am just digesting what you have to say So Halogens are out as not good for plant growth. One thing I cannot alter is the Clown loaches :no: as they are Marys favourite fish & insisted on getting 6 the other day [clowns are also my favourite fish] :hey: I am...

Hi I am just setting up a 6ft X 2ft X 2ft it will be a tropical community tank with smaller shoaling fish, Corydoras, clown loaches etc I also want to grow a wide selection of plants My question is which would be the best type of lighting to use? I have read quite a few adverts etc but am...