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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...

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...

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...

I put four fantails into my new pond today. I introduced them gradually, letting water temperature in the bag equalise before releasing them. They swam around fine for a while, took some food, nibbled the plants, all seemed ok. But as the evening has gone on they got quieter and stiller, and all...

I've just found out about this 'biorb' tank. Its fairly small (30l) but its an interesting design and seems to be lower maintenence than a standard tank. This is the company's website http://www.reef-one.com/ I thought I'd post it up to see if anyone's got one/seen one/got any comments before...

This is one of my koi angels. Can anyone tell me the name of the plant in the background? Thanks

My plec is latched onto the side of the filter stack with his nose sticking out of the water. I've noticed him doing this a bit recently. Is this normal behaviour?

I've looked at my tank this evening and there are a few snails, who must have been living in the gravel until now, all sliding up the walls. Are they trying to escape, what would make them all do this at the same time? Fish all seem happy. :?

I went into Seapets today to see if they had any yellow box fish. Haven't got a marine tank but am curious about these little fish (seen in Newquay Aquarium last week). Shop didn't have any but when they do - wait for it - £26.50 each!!!! For something the size of a piece of sweetcorn! What a...

I'm just back from holiday in Cornwall, UK. I visited an aquarium where they had some Yellow Box Fish. They were amazing, little square fish with black spots. The info said the babies look like flying sweet corn (I think that's maize in the US). Anyone keep these, know anything about them - are...

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Do plants benefit the tank, other than looks-wise ?

I've got a sailfin plec in a tank with 2 angels, 6 cardinal tetras, 2 black phantoms and a guppy. Tank is 96 litres (about 23 US gallons I think). Plec has grown a lot in the 9 mos I've had him, and he saw off the albino catfish I got at the same time. I think he's sick or depressed or...