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Ok so my balloon rams have ich. One worse than the other. Also in tank are tetras guppies dwarf gourami African dwarf frog, loach, sucker fish. Can't remember there names sorry. None of these fish have ich that I know of. I have turned the temp up. My questions are 1. When ich has gone of the...

Ok so today my guppy gave birth to 20 ish fry. Only I'm goin away for 5 days (4 nights) next week how do I feed the fry? I have got one of those blocks for rest of the fish. Will these blocks work for fry as well??

My guppy gave birth to 20ish fry today. I have got her and fry in breeding tank at the mo. How do you know if she has finished giving birth? I am looking at a diy fry tank to set up. As money is an issue at the mo and can't afford another tank or filters. Seen can use clear see through...

I have a blonde guppy who's preg. Just wondering how long till you think she is gonna pop? I know you can't be accurate. But just an idea. Only ...1 male guppy has been pestering her around that area so I thought he may have an idea she is due soon and after her again for breeding. ;) ;) I...

Ok so I have couple of guppies (getting more before you say it lol) 10 neon tetras. 1 polka dot loach. And an African dwarf frog. I have 90 litre tank. I am after an algae eater fish. I don't want snails or shrimps. What would be the best to have? I'm thinking of a brittlenose? Oh and also...

I have a 29 litre juwel tank. With juwel filter (box like thing that includes filter and heater) I'm wondering if I would benefit from external filter? The pros and cons of external compared to internal. What is the best one for my tank? Thanks. I'm not sure if I should just stay with wot I...

Ok so here's my question How much would the fry of grown in a week? I'm asking cause I have to preg guppies (don't know when they are due) I did a water change today and noticed immediately of adding new water I saw a little fry. Now I had my 1st lot of baby fry a week today. I thought I got...

I fear it's the end for my guppy. She seems "bottom heavy" and resting on the floor most of time. :( here are some pics

Think I may have another couple pregnant guppies. I would like 2 know if possible if they are pregnant how long do you think they have left? Thank you :D I have included pics of two guppies. Hope they are good enough for you to tell. 2nd one is "tiger" lol :)

I just wanted to share my news to you guys/girls. I brought some guppies Sunday (first lot of fish I've owned.) I brought 12 in total 4m 8f) but unfortunately one male looked poorly by the time I got him home. by the time I introduced them into the tank, within an hour this poorly male died :(...

Just got some guppies today and I think one might be pregnant???

Ok my readings tonight of my fishLESS cycle are as follows Ammonia 0 -0.25 No3 40 No2 0.5 Ph 8.3 I feel I'm near the end!! But just want second opinion please :) I have ordered peate balls for the ph levels as I no they are to high. (Been between 8.2-8.3 for last week or so) Thanks in advance

Apart from a couple hrs after water change. My results have been same as these for 3days Ammonia 0 No3 80 No2 5 Ph 8.2 Friday morning Ammonia 0 No3 160 No2 5 Ph 8.2 Friday afternoon after water change (2hrs after) results were Ammonia 0 No3 20 No2 0.25 Ph 8 Then they went back up to the...

Ok so I have been researching fish to put into my community tank (still under going fish less cycle at the moment) I think I may have my list so here goes. Let me know if you think fish wont go together and why. Guppies male and female I know it a 3:1 ratio Blue Dwarf gourmi (better in pairs I...

Ok so I'm into 3rd week of fishless cycle. My ph has seemed to of settled at 8.2 (three or four days) my tap water (straight of of tap not stood) is 7.4. What could be causing this? My ammonia is zero No3 80 No2 5 I did a 50% water change yesterday due to no3 and no2 being really high...

I'm getting excited as I think I'm nearly finished my fishless cycling!!!!!(Please tell me though if you disagree) Test results for last night Ammomia 0.25 No3 160 No2 5 Oh 8.2 This morning Ammonia 0 No3 160 No2 above 5 Ph 8.2 Did 50/60% water change then hour and half later checked...

Ok so today is my first day using a api master test kit. I have previously been using test strips. Yesterday's results (using strips) were No3 250 No2 5-10 Gh 16 Kh 7.6 Ph 6.8-7.2 Cl2 ok Today's results are ammonia 0.25 No3 160 No2 5 Ph 8.2 I am using fish food every couple of days. I'm...

Ok so I have received this kit 2 day. Just done my water checks. This is the first time checking ammonia as I had testing strips before. But didn't test for ammonia. I'm nearly two weeks into fish less cycling. Ok so these are my results Ammonia 8.0 No3 0 No2 5 Ph 8.4 Is this ok? I'm using...

Mondays readings No3 100 No2 5-10 Gh 16 Kh 10 ph 6.8-7.2 Cl ok Was advised to do 50% water change so I did. (Should i have cleaned filter in old tank water?) Here are the results an hour or so after No3 100 No2 1-5 Gh 16 Kh 10 Ph 7.6-8 Cl2 ok This mornings readings are No3 100 No2 1-5 Gh 16...

Going through fishless cycle. I'm testing by using strips at the mo. but I have ordered api master kit My results taken couple hours ago No3 100 (risen) No2 5-10 nearer 10 though I think (risen) Gh 16 (stayed same) Kh 10 (stayed same) Ph 6.8-7.2 ( this has lowered) Cl2 ok (stayed same) I'm...

I'm into just over a weeks fishless cycle. I understand its a matter of patience. But feel like I'm not getting anywhere and feel like I might be doing something wrong. . I haven't been writing results down till yesterday's but there were more or less same as yesterday's. so yesterday's...

I'm currently doing a fish less cycle. It's been up and running for a week now. I have used tetra 6 in 1 to test my water. I have heard these are a waste of time and they give false readings. Although when I went to aquatics centre near by they tested my water and it was the same results. So...

Hiya. Gosh am I in need of help with my 20 litre tropical tank. Looking for some answers on here. Off to get searching :)

I'm currently doing a fish less cycle. It's been up and running for a week now. I have used tetra 6 in 1 to test my water. I have heard these are a waste of time and they give false readings. Although when I went to aquatics centre near by they tested my water and it was the same results. So for...

I am in the process of fish less cycling my 90 litre tank. I'm looking into what fish I would like. Think I have chosen but not sure how many of each I should get. Fish I am looking at getting Guppies male and female (I know it's a ratio of 2female - 1 male) Dalmatian mollies. (Male or...