Recent content by GabeC

I know the feeling as I'm in the same club. I purchased my slate from these guys after seeing their FB page which has lots of ideas on designs - alas they don't stick them together - I guess I just need to get some more slate! https://www.facebook.com/groups/125578554723817/?fref=nf

Thank you and thanks too for the tip about leaving the top loose Gabe

Thank you Angel Love that is what I do currently. However as some of my fish like the black red tail shark get bigger they tend to brush past these and I worry if it were to collapse and maybe injure others. Hence why I would like to build a larger permanent cave like structure.

Hi all I recently purchased various sized slate pieces from an aquarium dealership and built up a shelter(s) in my freshwater tank which like my fish, I too am happy with. However I was thinking for safety sake, I would much rather somehow stick the pieces together and wonder what the best ways...

Hello I am hoping someone might be able to help me. I purchased a new Juwel Rio 180 LED aquarium before Christmas of which we all love as a family and are slowly but surely getting to grips with live plants whilst always learning, feeding and enjoying our freshwater fish. However, as you all...

Thanks again for your concern. Gabe

Thank you for your suggestion - I guess using my softened water with my weekly 30% water change next week will do no harm. I’ll let you guys know what happens.

Thank you for the response. No the fish seem happy enough and although the plants are OK some of them have a lot of dark green algae on them which I’m treating with seachem flourish excel which I am hoping will help. Any ideas or help would be appreciated. Thank you. Gabe

Hello I bought a 180l freshwater tank about 10 weeks ago which I change 30% each week. I have it planted and have about 20 small fish mainly tetra and mollies. However when I do weekly tests my water is always carbonate hard and I am not quite sure how to fix this. My fish shop told me to use...

Thank you Gabe

Hi all Thank you for accepting me to your community forum. I’m a newbie so have lots to learn but am a good listener so hopefully I’ll pick up some knowledge and tips on care and maintenance of my 180l freshwater tank. I bought my first tank just before Christmas and am very passionate for...