Pet Forum / Aquaria / Freshwater / November 2004

Can I keep a neolamprologus leleupi in a community tank with no
problems. My books disagree.
Chris.

If you know italian there is a nice site about
Poecilia Endler at:
http://endler.altervista.org
I would be pleasing about comments and suggestions.

I recently started a 10 gallon goldfish tank.  It's got bottom rocks,
a charcoal filter, and a plant who's name I don't currently recall.  2
days ago I put in 2 very large snails, 3 inch diameter, (recommended
by petco fish guy :/)and things have taken an odd turn.  I also have

I was just wondering how to best treat high nitrate in my 32 l freshwater
aquarium? I've just tested for nitrates & the end result is blood red.
Thanks
Wanda

Hi all was wondering if there is a magazine committed to freshwater
tropical fish enthusiasts?
Any ideas greatly appreciated
Thanks

I have a 20 gallon community tank that has been invaded by a tough,
fiberous  black algae.  
The tank has a reverse UGF powered by a Fluval 200 filter.  It
contains 13 smallish fish (5 Panda corys, 5 serpae tetras, 2 khulli

Is an acrylic tank with overflow suitable for a freshwater, planted aquarium ?
I know that this type of tank is more typical of a SW aquarium. But it seems that
the last generation of tanks with overflows and sumps with bioballs would be a FW
good system at least in terms of ...

I recently posted an article worrying about the possibility of flukes
and received no replies :-( and I'm hoping a different subject line
might help!
I would really appreciate any advice on the following two ideas I have

I've just learned that Bettamax is no longer available, as Aquatronics
is out of business.  Anyone know of a product with similar properties?
My bettas love this stuff when they're droopy, so I'm really upset
that I can't get any more.

I have been reading the group for quite a while, but haven't posted
anything yet. So here it goes:
I have a 20 gallon tank which is replacing my 10 gallon. I am also acquiring
couple of golf fish. So, i wanted to know if I should keep gravel or not? If

I have googled Fiddler crabs on the net and am geting different
information, such as the land/water needs. Some say they need access to
land and water, some say water only.
As far as I know there are Gold Fiddler Crabs.

Can I use ordinary gloss paint to cover the outside back pane of my new
tank?
tia,
Sky

hi guys...
I haven't been posting much anymore because i can't get onto the
groups from work!  :-\
anyway, my cycle STILL isn't complete, and my tank has been set up for

Can anyone give me any advice on how to keep my algae-eater healthy....
I've got a small (4cm) chinese hillstream loach, only had him for
month or so.  Bought some algae pellets and started chucking them i
for him....woh...algae outburst! Then I got some frozen bloodworm whic

Can any one tell me the pros or cons on the 3-D backgrounds that you mount
on the inside of your aquarium. I think they look good, but don't know if
they are a pain to use. Do they get in the way of your filters or heaters, I
would think that you could not mount your heater in ...