Recent content by Heinrich Lourens

Hi there. It's proving tricky to find much info on these guys through just googling. I just want to know, what are common diseases or infections I should watch out for with my orange crayfish? I know they don't tolerate copper, so if there were to be a problem, could I use normal aquarium...

Yes, not bloated, no markings or spots. Just struggling to swim properly. She's eating as well.

Hi there. 2 days ago I noticed one of my green Tiger Barbs (3.5cm) struggling to swim. It sits nose down and it looks like it wants to float up. I can definately see that it isn't swimming normally. I don't have a hospital tank and the best I could do was to put it in a breeding box. I think it...

In my experience tiger barbs can be ok if in the right numbers and added after the more friendly fish. I would add 3 or 4 more cories, wait a week, then 5 barbs, wait a few days and 5 more. I have 5 tigers with cories, Gourami, a Shark and red eye tetras and they are absolutely fine...

Thanks for all the info! Nitrites etc. should'nt be an issue as my filter has a capacity of about 25L and is stuffed with filter media and cycled + I alway dose filter booster after adding a large or sensative fish. At the moment my tank is pretty stress free considering stock, but I can't...

They're beautiful! Any issues when you first introduced them? Like not eating etc.?

It looks fantastic with just about any fish!

Yes I'm slowly converting to planted. I've split the tank in 2 with a "reef" like structure on one side with loads of caves and holes and on the other side plants and bogwood.

From what I've read the main problem with blue Rams are when they are first introduced to the tank. My tank has been running with no issues for 2 months. Had a brief scare of ich on one fish but got it sorted in about 4 or 5 days. I'll wait for a bit since I've just introduced two albino...

Wow! We have the exact same gravel!

Thanks for the info! I'm not currently looking to breed them but if I had an extra tank I definately would! I hear their great parents. :)

Hi cichlid experts! I currently have a 60 Gallon tank with a mix of fish that are labelled as nippy and semi- agressive but they all get along VERY well. These include a Three spot Gourami, Rainbow Shark, Tiger barbs, Tetras and cories. I REALLY REALLY want a small dwarf cichlid. My favourite...

I'm not the most experienced guy around here but what about Kuhli Loaches? They like warm water and are always up to funny antics! I've kept them alone as well and mine was very active! Always climbing trees and just being really cute.

Thanks Rivercats!

Hi there. I just want know, what are the effects on fish when moved from a large aquarium to a smaller one? Will they suddenly get stressed because of the smaller tank or not? Obviously some fish are more adaptable than others so that also accounts a suppose. No specific species in mind, I...