Recent content by maestromad

Yes I've already done that. I've successfully battled ich before just not with loaches. And I've concluded they are the cause of the infestation! Fingers crossed it'll clear up soon and the meds won't harm them Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Thanks I've put the temp up and read that loaches are ok up to 30. I'll half dose the meds and fingers crossed that'll work! Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

That's 30c and that would be ok for the loaches? I know with my corys I couldn't do the heat treatment as it was bad for them Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Hello, I have a tank which contains 5 red phantom tetra; 5 yellow phantom tetra; 5 glowlight tetras (i think); 1 flying fox and 3 new khuli loaches. Tonight I have notice that my 5 red tetras have developed what looks very much like ich; none of the other fish are affected in any way! I have...

Finally got it done! Just missing a little something in the right hand side prob some wood

So here's the final product!! Rather pleased!

Ok. I shall keep it in mind, hopefully with the extra plants the algae issue will level out, at least the fish will have a nicer environment it's very bare in there right now.

Thanks for the advice what is glut for it appears to be a sterilisation aide?

Ahh that's probably why I have such a problem with algae now. Just need to find the right balance if plants that I can look after without them dying!

If need be I'll look at changing the bulbs to plant ones

Thanks! I'm hoping to get the plants delivered Monday/Tuesday so will get it all set up and fingers crossed they do ok!

I think they are T8's

I have two 24" interpret daylight bulbs in the tank

Anyone with any input/advice

If you look at the link above that's the plant set up I've ordered. Just until I get more confident with plants, in all fairness to the guy he didn't wen show me their products. My lfs is really good and no pressure to buy at all. Even told me it would be cheaper to get my lotus online rather...