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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...

Okay so I am re-scaping my tank and adding more plants etc..The assistant as my LFS has said that I will need a CO2 set up to ensure my plants grow effectively etc. I have no clue and they seem to vary in price from reasonable to very expensive. I have a 110L freshwater tank, I am going to have...

I'm planning on changing up my tanks and am liking for advice; Tank 1: 23"x12", one Aqua glow T8 18" light, sand substrate Occupants: 1 betta 8 copper rasboras Tank 2: 31"x24", two interpret daylight 24" bulbs, sand substrate Occupants: 3 Siamese alage eaters, 3 corys, 12 rosy tetras I...

Ok, so some of you may be aware I've had a nightmare with my tank and algae issues but things seems to be on the up. Tank: 110L Fish: 12 red phantom tetras / 3 smudge spot corys / 3 Siamese algae eaters (new but settling in great!) I was hoping to add some black phantom tetras as the color...

Ok after having to do a major clear out if black algae, my tank is looking decidedly empty? It is a 110L tank which currently homes 3 smudge spot Cory's, 12 rosy tetras and 1 emperor tetra. I've recently lost my otos after having them well over 18 months and was looking to add a suitable algae...

After going away for a week with work I was sad to be told that my new betta had got stuck inside the terracotta pot, my dad thinking he was sleeping! Sadly he died but my parents feeling guilty have replaced him with an even better one and some harlequin rasboras! He's still a bit shy so hard...

Hey guys just as thought things were on the up I think my tank may have ich. The only fish affected are my chili rasboras, I'm unable to tell if they are flashing as they zip around normally!! They have little white spots mainly on the fins not on the body and my new betta doesn't appear...

Ok so I'm going away with work for a week in june and it'll be the first time I've left my tanks for any period of time. As much as I know my dad loves my pets as much I do. He's not great with not over feeding. Will my tanks be ok with a week of no feeding? My main tank has at present 7...

Ok after all the drama with my betta is now over I can focus on my other tank. I'm having a major issue with black hair algae. Any ideas on how to get rid of it - I try rubbing it off but it just comes back! I have an 8 hour light period and the tank does get some natural light. I dose with...

Well after the sad passing of my betta mr grumpy after months of trying to make him well again, I have purchased my new man of the tank. Now just to find a name

Hey guys I've come to the difficult decision that Im going to have to end my poor bettas suffering. I do not want to do this but i feel it's for the best. I don't have clove oil or vodka I hand and won't be able to get any tonight. Does anyone have any advice on the best alternative method I...

Hey guys my emperor tetra appears to have something in her tummy. I've tried to take a good pic but she just won't stay still! Any ideas??

Sorry to start another thread but I'm hoping to get some answers on here. My betta has lymphocytosis which is starting to come away thankfully, however he has a fuzz on the edge of the growth now which I think needs to be treated. In the house I have maracyn two and myxazin, I ordered some...

Hey guys. Recently acquired 5 red phantom tetras. I am trying to sex them but having no luck online as everything relates to black phantoms so the pics not great. Also two of them have got a white mark in what I would call the saddle back. It's not fuzzy or raised just a discolouration I...

Hey guys I have 110 litre tank which currently homes 3 ottos, 3 smudge spot cories, 4 male guppies and a number of assassin snails. I'm looking to fill out the tank, it is planted, I'm on the look out for some more of the smudge spot cories to fill out the school but there aren't any local...

Hey guys I'm pretty fed up with the algae in my tank now. I have a 110L tank which is home to: 5 guppies 3 ottos 3 smudge spot cories Lots of assassin snails It's planed with baby tears and some crypts, I have an issue with the dark green spot algae and also have found what I think is black...

Hello all, I'm hoping someone can help. My betta has a growth near his top fin, it has been there for a month or so but is getting larger. He doesn't appear adversely affected swimming and eating normally etc. I have just completed a course of maracyn plus but it doesn't appear to have made a...

My betta appear to be a bit out of sorts. He's laying on top of the filter and not swimming about like his normal self. He did swim for a few minutes when I fed them earlier but then straight back to the filter. There is no obvious marks or signs of sickness just this lethargic behaviour b I...

Hello all, I'm having a bit of a nightmare with dark green algae. It's carpeting my sand the majority of my plants. At least once or twice a week I have to run my fingers over the plants to remove it and do large water changes to remove it. I know my tank being next to the window isn't the best...

Hello! I recently purchased a pair of gbrs sadly after four days the male died. I was wondering if the female will be ok alone or should I look to get a friend? Also I feed them on tropical flakes and Daphnia on e a week, should she be having anything else? Thanks guys

Hello there! My 29 gal is looking a bit empty with its inhabitants only being 4 male show guppies (not full size) and 2 ottos! I'm definitely looking to source some khuli loaches for the bottom as I've moved my corys out into my betta tank. It is moderately planted with some crypts, baby...

Hello all, I'm looking for an easy to care for plant for my little rasboras to relax in. i currently have some crypts and baby tears which are doing ok and did have sucess with african fern howver it grows way too fast needs too many supplements and after some crazy shifts in work has mainly...

Hey guys, I have a 20 gal tank which is currently home to my betta and approx 13 chili rasboras. I was wondering if it would be ok to relocate my three smudge spot corys into the tank with then from my 110L tank so I can look at adding some khuli loaches in the larger tank. Any input appreciated ?

Whilst cleaning my sand today I noticed this little guy, sorry for the poor pics but he's tiny!!

Hello all, One of my ottos has a super fat belly. Much larger than the others, they all appear to be pooping fine. Could it just be a gready one? Sorry for the poor picture he/she wouldn't stay in a good place lol