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[cathuk]

Hi,

Although not new to fish keeping, I have discovered a real passion for it lately.

I have two tanks.

A jewel 70, with 9 neon tetras, 4 rummy nosed tetras (the Tetradons), 2 male platys (Jim and Jam), 2 hong kong plecos, 1 ancient molly, 1 ancient dwarf frog (Walter) and a couple of apple snails (Slughorn and Madam Pomfrey) and shrimps. Slightly over stocked I know, but water quality is good (take regular readings and do water changes) and all seem happy and well.

Piccies:

I also have a smaller tank (I think 27l) set up with some plants, rocks and bog wood with moss. This currently houses 4 male endlers, but I will be introducing a gorgeous red male betta, some shrimp and a bee staghorn nerite snail in the next couple of weeks.

 

[chesterscot]

Hi and to tff some nice tanks you got their
regards scot

 

[england]

Nice little tank you have welcome aboard

 

[stang1]

to the forum!

 

[markandhisfish]

welcome to the forum nice little tank. lovely lush green plants ( something i could never do lol )

 

[three-fingers]

Nice little very clean looking tank .

With regards to your "2 hong kong plecos" though, you will likely want to read this: [URL="http/www.loaches.com/articles/hillstream-loaches-the-specialists-at-life-in-the-fast-lane"]http/www.loaches.com/articles/hillstream...n-the-fast-lane[/URL]

They require a little more attention than normal fish, and aren't entirely compatible with your setup unfortunately. Make sure that they are eating prepared food, turn your airpump right up (if it can go higher) or find a way to extend the filters output above the water (to create more surface agitation) and lower the temp do to 23-24*C and they will probably do great though .

 

[cathuk]

Thnks for the article about the plecos. I inherited them from a friend as 'zebra loach', which is what the shop sold them to her as. She was also told they are very hardy and needed a temp of 28 oC!

A bit of internet research revealed what they really are and I have read that article and several others.

My tank temp is 24 and I added an airstone straight away. I've also made sure there are plenty of broad leaved plants and smooth pebbles for them to feed on/rest.

They are both very active. In fact I think they are my favourites as they are such little characters. They are very enthusiastic about eating algae wafers and go mental over a slice of blanched cucumber!

I've had them for about a month now, so touch wood they stay healthy in a less than perfect set up.

 

[three-fingers]

Good work then!

 

[8inary]

nice tank, love the little dude froggy!

i have an albino one...


http/www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLGa8d9L1SY...re=channel_page

 

[paul_219]

Very nice tank looking gr8 .