Recent content by WaterBallet

So, I've still been looking around, still undecided. It's looking like the expense of a lighting unit may make it better value to get a kit. I've now been looking as the aqua-el classic sets. Anyone got any experience of these? Thanks!

Hello! I am still at the planning stage (and getting more confused with everything I read!)... Anyway, I was thinking about tank mates - and most of the posts suggest that in the end this comes down to the individual personality of the betta. I was wondering how did people's bettas act in...

Reading back I wasn't quite clear - they said they'd test your water for free then send you out with the poo :) I think they are trying to get the tank cycling with something hardy enough to withstand not doing it accurately (and not explaining what's supposed to be happening!).... I probably...

Hi, Think I am tending towards getting a filter and heater for the tank I have - which I should be able to swap for a slightly bigger one if I buy the right heater and filter if I find it's too small (which was my other concern). I went to one of the local fish shops today which was a bit of...

Hi, Thanks for the quick relpy! I guess I am a bit lost with knowing which filters etc. to look at. Everything I look at seems to have reviews telling me it's fabulous and that it's rubbish! The heaters seem fairly standard but don't know what sort of filter to consider. I would like something...

Hello, I am looking for some advice. I want to get one of these lovely fish. I have been given an 18" by 10" tank with a few bits to get started. However - the heater looks too big for the tank and I am nervous about the second hand pump. There is no filter plate for the bottom and no gravel...