Recent content by TropicalDan1

Usually in a jiffy bag inside a padded envelope. Provided they're not lost in the post they are fine for a couple of days

I was wondering if anyone with a planted tank has any spare trimmings/runner plants which they no longer need. I am saving for a new tank but in the mean time I would like some more plants for fry to hide in. I don't mind paying postage costs depending what you're able to send. Thanks in...

Apologies if this should be in the For Sale section. I was wondering if anyone with a planted tank has any spare trimmings/runner plants which they no longer need. I am saving for a new tank but in the mean time I would like some more plants for fry to hide in. I don't mind paying postage...

I would like to know which plants would be suitable for my tank. I recently changed to sand substrate so obviously the plants would need to grow in sand. I also have 3 Cories and have read about them digging plants up. Not sure if it makes any difference but I also have some MTS (Malaysian...

I used a black bin liner as a temporary solution for my 15G. http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/5930/atuy.jpg Before and after: http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/6893/3p63.jpg

I've got a 70L tank with (or rather had!) 4 Swordtails, 1 Male + 3 Females and a small Pleco. The tank has only been running for 3 weeks but I didn't do a cycle. I added API Stress Coat & Stress Zyme then left the filter running for 3 days. Went to Pets at Home (Sadly the only place stocking...

Little update.. Mum is still as big as yesterday and her birth tube is still clearly visible/open. I've seen 4 fry so far but with the rocks and plants there could be 100s hiding away :D Can a Swordtail take two days to give birth or is there something wrong?

Well sadly my Male died last night. He was active throughout the day (more than usual) but I went to feed them and he was on the bottom :(   But as one life ends, another begins.   The Female Swordtail has given birth this morning :D Very exciting for a new fish keeper. I've only spotted 1 fry...

I've only had her for a week but did suspect she was pregnant. Thanks :D

Hello, I have a 70l tank which is currently home to 4 Swordtails (1 Male, 3 Female) and have a feeling one of the females is pregnant.   I am totally new to Tropical Fish keeping so I could be completely wrong, however the dark spot (gravid spot?) near her bottom is getting darker by the day.  ...

The filter, heater and gravel were all kept submerged in a few inches of tank water. I was given the tank by a friend who lives 2 doors away so it was all back up and running within a few minutes. *Edited to add that I rinsed the filter media with the tank water before switching it on*   Been...

  Cool, thanks :)   Haha yep, the cat is fascinated, constantly watching them (much lile myself, really :D) The Black one is my favourite, I just wish the female would leave him alone! The cave is just some smashed rock (scrubbed and soaked for a few hours) but I like it. The fish are always...

Thanks, I really like the Amazon Sword, very effective. I was thinking of getting a Java Fern and perhaps some Java Moss in/around the cave?

Thanks for the welcome, I actually saw your signature before joining so thanks again   Not sure if it was a good idea but as the tank was second hand, it came with 'dirty' gravel which I didn't rinse, on the understanding that the bacteria already in the gravel would be a good head-start in a...

Hello daize :)   Yes that was the reason I was only allowed 2 which makes sense. I also plan to take a water sample as it's only had fish in since Saturday.   Thanks for your welcome :) Pics to follow