Recent content by ainsleynee87

There is a girl at my local pets at home store that is really helpful, and generally knows what she's talking about. Every time I go in, I look for her. She's usually serving someone, and has a little que waiting for her whilst the other staff just stand there. So, other customers must have the...

I did some research and decided to cycle the tank with fish food. I left it a week and my boyfriend tested it for me and the ammonia was a little high so, I did a 20% water change and left it another week. When he tested it again for me, the levels were perfect. I was and still am not in any...

My cycle is complete (thanks to the guide on here :-)) And I'm hoping to get my new babies (neons) this weekend and then my other babies 10-14 days after so nothing spikes. Thanks :-)

Hello. I have a 90L tropical fish tank. How often should I be doing partial water changes? I thought 10-15% every other day. Is this too much too often? (I don't have any fish in my tank as of yet. I just want to research as much as possible before I begin) (ideally I want 5 Neons and 5...

I'll have to look for it. I don't think there is one :-S My has recommended me to an aquatic store a little further away to call "local" I popped in today and had a really good chat with a woman there, she also offered to do water tests for me, offered to help me select which fish goes well...

We have a black Lab 'Jack'. He's my little boy :-)

I went to a local 'aquatic' store and got chatting to a staff member. I said that I'd love to have goldfish, but it wouldn't work with my size tank. She replied "oh no, its ok. Fish are really smart and grow according to the tank" I asked her if she was asking me to purposely stunt a goldfishs'...

I'm from Nottingham :-)

Thanks for that. All of this advice is really helpful. Thanks again

Thanks. I think I'll pop to my local pet store and see what they have. Then do my research. Thanks again :-)

What would you suggest to put in? There are so many different types of fish I am so confused. With the kit I bought I got a heater. Is a tropical tank just as easy as a coldwater tank? Thanks for the speedy reply :-)

Hello Everyone! I have just got an 90 litre tank (roughly 20 gallons) I am in the process of doing a fish-less cycle (thanks to the helpful posts on here) I have never really kept fish on my own before, only as a child with my parents help, so am finding this forum really helpful already! I...