Pet Forum / Aquaria / Freshwater / August 2005

Just had a suprise when looking in the Community Tank. A few weeks ago I had
a total disaster that wiped out most of my fish with the pump/filter failing
while I was on holiday.
After putting it right there was one Platy that was looking very unwell

I've got a heavily planted 10 gallon tank with about 11-12 inches of
fish in it (1 betta, 3 otos, 3 corys, 1 platy).  It's had snails for
some time, but I could keep them down to a few without too much trouble.
About two weeks ago I had a snail explosion.  They're everywhere.  A

AS I've said in a previous post, I am thinking of buying a 4ft tank. I
was looking at ebay and other second hand sources, but the prices they
are going for are putting me off as my LFS has a kit from Fluval that
is brand new and costs not much more. I had a friend who bought a

Hiya lbg, we had a similar problem in a larger tank, 100 litre (approx 60
gallon) had snail explosion too. Clowns are big eaters as we found when we
purchased 2 and go quickly about cleaning   up the snails. They enjoy
themselves immensely! I'd suggest purchasing one for your ...

I have a 58G tank with a Penguin filter. I am using an airstone for water
movement.
This is a planted tank. What do you suggest so I have some water movement?
Is it needed?

I put some plants in last night. Got a good deal on some undersized
java ferns, a handfull of java moss, 3 small cryptos and something else
that I can't remember the name of. I am about to buy my cycling stock,
and am now thinking a handfull of danios may be the best option, as

It seems as though I've had turbulent few days in cycling my new tank.

green cloud of bacterial bloom caused by naively lowering ph with
vinegar, to a growth of green/grey hair algae that literally grew

I have a Betta in a 20L tank (around 5UK gall) in the Kitchen. He shares
this tank with a rather stunted Platy but from what I have been thinking and
what I have just observed the time has come to move the Platy.
Mr Bluey (the Betta) was watching me working in the Kitchen when the ...

I will have to redo my 58G tank due to dying of my plants and others covered
with algae.
What plants do you suggest for a 58G tank(froreground, midle ground,
background) and what quantities?

Yep, I've been bitten. My bf sent flowers to me at the office on our
anniversary, I thought the "vase" looked a bit odd lol, turns out it was a
betta bowl. During a bad day at work - he popped by with a little guy,
Figaro, for me. Talk about a pick me up! After getting Figaro ...

I lost 2 clown loaches yesterday. They were both new to the tank..
about 2 weeks old....2" in size. I have plenty of rock set up fo
cover, several plants and other fish in the tank. The loaches were th
only ones Affected.  Temp stays at 78-80 with under gravel and to

I've been lurking about here for a few months, and am impressed with the
knowlege and willingness to help and answer questions. So I'd like to say hi
to all and tell you what I have and invite any comments or sugestions. So
here is my fish list

I picked up a used aquarium, 75g with a penguin 330 filter, and a light hood
with two 20 watt fluorescent bulbs. I bought new bio wheels and filter media
as they were missing. I have two plastic buckets things in the back that are
empty though what should I put in those? I also ...

I am trying to make a solution to clean some new plants I have bought/will
buy.
Som einstructions on the web says to have 1 part bleach and 19 parts water.
What does this mean?

I have a betta in a 1/2 U.S. Gallon at work.
No heater, no filter.
I used to change 1/3 to 1/2 of the water every week or so. My fish
developed some white fuzzy cottony looking fungus on his body (towards