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I have an absolutely fantastic 30 gallon brackish set up for sale. ideal for the more experienced fish owner who's looking for something a little unusual, or the enthusiastic beginner. Unfortunately i'm moving at the end of June and am unable to keep it. The tanks dimensions are 83cm x 39cm x...

Just wondering how often you feed you puffers? i've got a figure 8, a GSP and a south american, all in 1.005sg salinity water. Some places have said feed them daily, while others say feed them to satiation 3 times a week. They have bloodworm, ghost shrimp ( the figure 8's a shrimp serial...

Thanks for the help, will try adding a tablespoon of salt for each gallon of water. Now i just need to know if i can use freshwater medications for a brackish tank? (I keep goldfish mostly, this is my first foray into salty water of any type!) Have found out that the so called trigger puffer is...

Hi, Im in the process of setting up a new brackish tank, with the intention of keeping a green spotted puffer (or two!). But am having a bit of trouble finding out what level of salinity is ideal for these guys (in ppt or how much marine salt per gallon). The tank is 30 british gallons 34x25x15...

whats the best way for me to change a tank from a hard water area, to a softer water area? I'm thinking of doing it in gradual stages, perhaps 10% every 2 or 3 days until the tank is adjusted fully. The area i live in at the moment is at the high end of the pH scale (7.5) for goldfish, but i'm...

I'm not in a particulary good mood when it comes to this subject!! :x :mrgreen: I've just lost two of my gorgeous goldfish in the space of three days, No signs of disease, waters good apart from the fact that we have had a very hot period over here in britain, and the tank temperature shot up...

They may not be tropical, but my goldfish are also prone to sleeping nose down. I just think its a fish thing!!

This most definately is normal behavior for goldfish!! My lot are c**ping machines (epecially one certain pearlscale who shall remain nameless.....) what are you feeding these guys on that causes them to pass yellow fecal matter? All my guys are feed on flake,frozen fresh food and vegetables...

I'm not giving up on him just yet, as he seems to be making an improvement now. Besides hes the apple of my other halfs eye!!! I think he is eating, just not when i'm looking! He's offered only frozen foods and vegetables to stop him getting constipation, and he seems to know when to take a...

Does anybody have any suggestions as how to ease a swimbladder problem , for a very small , but much beloved pearlscale goldfish ?? :?: I have treated him for constipation (epsom salts, and the pea treatment) but these all passed though him , so thats not the problem. I'm currently on the 6th...

Parasite search heres a few sites i've found by doing a simple search on google: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FA041_a good site but from a scientific POV http://badmanstropicalfish.com/disease.html_a nice site, with treatment tables and symptom guides, very few pics...

Quick update:The initial problem is sorted, the original host fish has been checked over and disinfected against any secondary infection. It seems he'll be left with a scar for his troubles thou!!. However, the worm dropped off so i've had to medicate the tank, This has meant that i had to...

Whats the best way to remove a very large anchor worm, that has appeared on the back of one of my orandas? I thought he was a bit off colour recently (his nicknames sullen), until i noticed the s***ing thing up near his dorsal fin. I understand i have to remove the adult manually 8O 'gulp' ,but...

This sounds about right for the nitrite 'spike' that follows the ammonia 'spike'. It shouldn't be long b4 the nitrite levels drop off suddenly. I have a 5 gallon tank, which took approx 3 weeks to cycle completely. Just keep an eye on those nitrite and pH levels!! don't overfeed your fish, as it...

I just wondered if anyone has any advice on how to keep bettas in tip-top condition? :? I have a 5 gallon tank coming free in a week or so, and laid eyes on this beautiful blue male in the LFS.There was also a female there(rather lovely herself!!). Is it better to get a pair? or would it be...

Try this!! Heres a little site i found very useful.(It has the biology student seal of approval!)But not too technical, and dont take the numbers of days too rigidly, it will take how long it takes!! :) http://puffernet.tripod.com/nitrogencycle.html Good luck!!!

Condolences I'm so sorry to hear that blackie passed away.May he rest in peace in fishie heaven. :angel:

Bl**dy Hell! In the name of the goddess, What is it with some people!! I can't understand how people can do something that affects a living thing with such a frivolous attitude. I don't mean to be rude , but i personally did some serious research b4 i even bought the tank!! I constantly worry...

AHHHH!! Bless him, ain't he sweet!!! :wink:

I've finally discovered a food that my fish all adore, and go crazy for!!....... Cucumber!!! 8O. They can't get enuff!! It also takes preference over all my lovely ,tender aquarium plants (yesssss!!!). Has anyone else discovered this? I have to say it's even brought a little unity to my tank...

Hmmm... Sounds like a runt to me,but i adore a little variety in my fish (who wants the same boring stuff all the time?) I value the little differences in my 3 boys,( Most of them are x breeds) and i love them all the more for it!! Just enjoy the fish for what it is, you never know you might...

Breaking news!! I seem to have solved the problem by reducing the lighting time to 8 hours. Hopefully will break the cycle of regrowth if left long enuff!! :)

Nice idea! Wow!,i never thought of trying that.My current tank only has a piece of brown paper round the back! It's hexagonal ,so would be a bit of a pain to do , but may use it for my next tank (getting excited now :P), it's my 26th birthday pressie to myself! (well why not!). Rather...

update Well, i finally got a sample under a microscope, and i can confirm it's diatoms.They're mostly clumps of centric and pennate types , although there seems to be a few interesting dinoflagellates in there!!. Have now put the tank in total darkness for a few days to see if that has any...

Sorry guys, no pictures yet. Need to get my hands on a digital camera!!. Hes actually a fantail chocolate pearlscale, There a trace of a wen on his head,so it's safe to say theres a little oranda in there. The place i buy from buys in a lot of half breeds( my black moors a x breed- slight rusty...