Recent content by tigerbarb1

Thanks everyone for the prompt responses, I was under the impression that ornaments and caves etc were supposed to be left untouched as much as possible to prevent disturbing and stressing out the fish? Cant for the life of me think where I heard this from however lol

Hi All, I just want to say a big thank you to everyone for all the help you have provided so far and also in advance for reading this post. In my tank setup I have very fine gravel which I have used to create an uneven effect with some parts of the substrate being deeper than others. I also...

ok no problem I will avoid adding catfish. Are you able to advise any other fish types from Asia, like you say it would be nice to keep a community from the same region?

Good stuff, I will definitely get the loaches then. Of the two they were my main concern for space. Will do a bit more research into the barbs. Whats the general recommendation with bottom feeders, if I were to purchase three loaches could I also add a catfish? Very sorry for all the...

Hi, Many thanks for the prompt response, thats great news as I love both these fish and would hate to have to choose one. I will keep a close eye on them though. I am looking at possible getting some Five Banded Barbs, perhaps 5 or 6 as in my opinion these are a great looking shoaling fish...

Hi everyone, This is in part an introduction since I am new to this forum and the fish keeping hobby. I have recently setup a Juwel Rekord 700 tank with several rocks, a piece of driftwood and fairly heavily planted. Still with plenty of open swimming space. The tank is 70 litres, which I...