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Hi all, I'm after some advice. I have a 120 litre tropical established tank with happy fish inside. I used a gravel substrate and, whilst all my plants are real, they aren't planted so need to be replaced when they die. I would love to venture down the planted tank route and I was wondering...

Hi all, My tank seems perfectly healthy and normal (fish happy and water testing all coming back healthy). Only difference is, I suddenly have a bloom of fuzzy reddish algae (see pics). It is covering everything other than the substrate. Even my plants are becoming fuzzy and purple! Does...

I will do that, thanks! I use King British Safe Guard to remove chlorine and heavy metals and also use King British Safe Water, which is a filter aid that removes ammonia and nitrites. Have been using these products for about a year now. It looks like general fading. I currently have him in a...

Hi, Thanks for replying. The jerking and twitching only happens when he's swimming but he spends most of his time lying flat on his side. He occasionally will just stay perfectly still in the water but doesn't appearing to be twitching then. His weight looks fine but he isn't eating. There...

So sorry I didn't follow correct format in my previous post. Any ideas how I can delete it? Here are the questions and my answers: 1~What type of fish is afflicted? In addition, please describe what is wrong with the fish to the best of your ability (i.e. cotton like growth, bloated, etc.). I...

Just noticed that I didn't follow the correct format. Sorry... posted in rush. Will update later.

Hi All! I have a platinum tetra who is not well at all. I found him lying at the bottom of the tank, alive, 3 days ago. I quickly put him in a breeding box so that the other fish couldn't harass him. I then tested my water parameters, which were all spot on and my other fish are all thriving...

You only have to type 'Betta tank' into Amazon or ebay to see how unethical and down right irresponsible people (and manufacturers) can be. I'm talking about one litre capacity monstrosities that hang on the wall or tiny 3 litre 'tanks' that double up as a handy alarm clock. Makes me so angry...

I have a Platy called Patty (10/10 for originality :) ). My Otto is called... Wait for it... otto! And my large Harlequin is called 'Lieutenant Shiny Sides'. The rest are just known as my fishy friends. I need to get out more! Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

You only have to type 'betta tank' into ebay or Amazon to see how unethical and down-right irresponsible some fish keepers can be. Makes me so angry. Especially as companies make and sell these monstrosities, allowing naive people to think it's acceptable. I feel I am a responsible fish keeper...

Hi, I only ever had female platys and she is the only remaining one in the tank. I've had her for about a year now with no males in sight. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Hi all, So this is a weird post and I feel a bit foolish posting it but... My platy 'Patty' seems very healthy and is showing no signs of ill health but her stomach looks huge (and it seems to be getting bigger). I don't know whether I am just imagining it. She can't be pregnant and hasn't...

Thank you! Definitely a female! I think it's cute that she has her father's colouring. Thanks again, Laura :) Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Hi all, Sorry for the awful photo quality... He/she is a speedy little thing! This guppy is about 8 weeks old and I was wondering whether any of you can tell what sex it is? It's mother is very plain with flashes of blue in her tail and the father is very colourful with a yellow tail with...

Thanks so much for your responses! This method will save me a lot of money and worries. :)

Hi All, I am having to go away for a week and, unfortunately, there is nobody around to feed my tropical fish for me. I was wondering whether anyone has used/has an opinion on the holiday feeding blocks that can be bought from pet stores? My worry is that the fish will binge on it (they nibble...

Hi all, I have a lovely female guppy who is heavily pregnant. It looks like she is due to give birth any day now and I was wondering whether there are signs/behaviours to look out for that indicate she is about to give birth. I have a hatchery but don't want to put her in there until necessary...

Aw. She gave birth to lots of fry but still seems to be doing good. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Sorry to hear about your fish! :( Finding it really hard to find the correct treatment. I can't find Levamisole anywhere but have just managed to source some Flubendazole. I don't know much about this sort of thing but, from what I've read, it might do the trick. Other than the worms sticking...

I only saw one fry pop out. It was alive but went straight into the mouth of a Tetra. I haven't separated her as I don't have the space in my tank for lots of more guppies atm. I am leaving it to chance (might get one or two). Is that a good sign?

Hi Everyone, I am really worried about my female guppy who is currently giving birth to fry. I only bought her 5 days ago and she seems very healthy. Due to her birthing, I have been watching closely and I noticed red spikey things coming from her anus area (please see picture). Being a fairly...

It's gone 1am where I am and I'm messaging from my bed. I will send all the info in the morning and take photos. He is currently in an 'alive phase' after I turned him over 1/2 an hour ago. If anyone has any ideas in the meantime, I would be grateful to hear them. Sent from my iPhone using...

Hi all, I have a cold, freshwater tank containing a goldfish, two female Platies, 5 ghost shrimp and 3 Red Spotted Snails. Recently, I keep finding one of my snails lying on its back in the gravel. The snail himself is within the shell. I pick him up and turn him the correct way round (worried...

Fingers crossed he does. All my friends/family make fun of me for getting attached to my fish but I love them! Hehe.

Hi! :) I'm Laura, a 24 year old student from Lincolnshire, UK. I am fairly new to fish keeping so wanted something that was fairly simple. I have the Concept 27 litre Love Fish tank with a built in (2 stage) filtration system. In the tank I have a small goldfish, 4 red spotted snails and 5...