Recent content by catfish1102

This is what happened. I don't have a water testing kit - when I've had concerns in the past I've taken a sample to my LFS & they test it for me. It was late when I spotted the problem so the LFS was shut. I wondered if the pump wasn't working properly because the water was cloudy. I took the...

I've got a 96l freshwater tank with mix of angels, gouramis, cardinal tetras and a couple of loaches. For a couple of hours the fish have all been hanging about at the top of the tank - even the loach which lives in the driftwood most of the time. Yesterday I did my usual two weekly 20% water...

Scales not sticking out, she looks healthy. It'd be great if she produced some little ones. Excellent.

..I should add I've only recently got these fish. I took them on when a friend gave up her aquarium. I haven't seen a pregnant platy before hence the questions.

Hi everyone, I'm interested in your opinions. I have 1 mature female platy and two younger platys - the female's offspring - gender unknown. The mature female is very bloated and spending a lot of time at the bottom of the tank. She looks in good condition. Is she pregnant or could it be...

:) You're spot on I'd love a bigger tank, but I need a bigger house to put it in. LOL

Yes they are a pair and they are mating. They started laying eggs about 6 months ago and although they would chase other fish away they never attacked one like this before. The tank is 96l (I think thats about 23 US gallons). I have let the tank run down a bit as the angels have got bigger and...

I've had my two koi angels a year and they've always been peaceful in the tank with the other fish (tetras, guppies, penguins). A couple of days ago they got hold of a guppy and literally pulled him apart. Yuck. They've also been having a go at the hatchets on a regular basis. Do angels...

I couldn't put it off any longer, my sailfin plec got too big for the tank and had to go back to the shop. Getting him out was a bit scary, he was way too big for my net and nearly jumped out when I tried to get him in a jug. Finally managed to trap him in a big sandwich box and said goodbye to...

yeh, i know what you mean. I've often had an idea what I want, then I go in the shop and get distracted and come out with something different. Have fun choosing 8)

I've got a question - I thought about getting oscars but found out they eat other fish so I didn't get any. Are there some that don't eat fish or is that something you are ok with? Yours curiously.... :)

I like my fish in little shoals of 4 to 6 fish, I think some of the fish prefer it that way too. Maybe you could get some more of what you've got rather than having mainly individuals. I've got a pair of angels and its great the way they stick together in the tank. They've laid eggs too. :)

I've got 4 silver hatchets. Very peaceful, get along fine with the other fish (guppies, tetras, angels, plec). They hang around together at the top of the tank. To be honest, they're not the most interesting fish in the world, they don't even swim up and down much, they just kind of hover, and...

Thanks! Sure enough, much more active today and taking food. :)