Recent content by Tobes

but Ive been reading a fluctuation over 0.5c can upset the fish, being the perfectionist that I am, Im not too happy to just start throwing in water without knowing the exact temperature. am I being too picky here? Thanks for your help Kitty Kat Tobes

Hi Guys, I could really do with some last advice as I will be leaving today, I have cleaned out the filter and thats now working properly but I havent added any new water, please advise! Add the dechlorinator and fill to the top hope for the best, their water temp is 11c tap water Im sure will...

Hi Waterdrop :) Thanks for the kind words :D Ive been down to the pet shop and purchased a thermometer its the long glass tube type which sticks to the side of a tank with a rubber suckon thing, anyway I noticed it floats pretty good so left it floating as its a lot easier to read. Ive also...

Ive checked it is definitely on the lowest setting but there is no temperature gage for me to give an exact reading, it does feel pretty cold so I think it should be ok, maybe around the 10c mark but that is a guestimate so dont quote me on it. There is without a doubt a filter but its so caked...

I pasted the image link into the [img] code but it didnt work. Maybe you can help me out. http://www.itstooloud.com/images/fishtank1.jpg http://www.itstooloud.com/images/fishtank2.jpg Thanks

ok, im a bit embarrassed to post these, but at least im trying to get this resolved, like I said they are t my fishes, but I will do everything I can now to get this all back on track. Thanks in advance for your advice. oh, is there an issue with posting images here? they arent showing for me!

Hi Waterdrop, Thanks so much for dropping in, Im a bit worried the water hasnt been topped up since they were added to the tank, and hence its probably a good thing I try and learn how these fishes need looking after, rectify the problem while my mother is away, and try to educate them better...

Hi Kitty Kat, Yes it is a small tank, I think they hope to move some where soon with a bigger garden but at the moment it is a rented house. If the fish are in the tank is it ok to add the dechlorinator? I will keep an eye on the temps, and will go and get some dechlorinator if there isnt any...

Hi Guys, Loveley forum you have here, looks busy :) Im looking after my mums while she is away, they have had a lot of trouble with their business lately and it seems they have let a few things slip while they are under a lot of pressure, one of the things that they seem to have not focused on...