Recent content by jackie443

Hi, I had 2 synodontis catfish. I knew something was up as they were hanging around outside their cave, which is unusual. One died quite quickly. The other is still hanging on. The only thing I can see is some white thread like small strands on his body, not a lot though. It's defo not...

Thanks. I took it apart today and found the bulb was blown, I've ordered a new one so hopefully back to crystal clear soon. It's pea soup at the minute...

Hi, Thanks, yes it was from eBay so I don't know how long the bulb has been running. I'll try that and hopefully it will work. I've been plagued with this green water for too long, to the point I'm considering throwing in the towel with the hobby :(

Hi I had a long issue with green water by which I was unable to clear. So eventually I purchased a 2nd hand vecton 200 and hooked it up. My water was sparkling within 6 days. It remained this way for about 1 month but has now gone back to green even with the steriliser hooked up?... Anyone...

Help! Have a pair of pearl gourami's. recently the male has been endlessly harassing the female and constantly nipping her. She hides from him and seems sad. What can I do to stop this behaviour. Will another female help? I have a 180 lite tank.

Hi, I have some ugly java fern that is overgrown and black at the ends and its attached to a piece of dated bogwood. I want to get rid of the java fern and replace the old bogwood with new. Will removing the plant have a drastic effect on the ph or can I just go for it? I have other plants...

Some pet stores sell them like that. Or just do it yourself. They latch on quick.

Hi, I know your plec would probably prefer sand as its softer on their belly. But it is an upheaval changing the substrate. I'm not a plant expert, I have only java fern and Anubis which actually grow onto a piece of bog wood so no planting in the substrate. I am going to change that soon...

Yes I agree water changes will reduce nitrates. Sand or gravel won't make any difference to levels. However you should consider sand depending on what fish you have?

Hi, How often do you do water changes and do you have plants? Plants absorb nitrates so good to have. Apart from plants regular water changes will bring them down. Are your other levels ok I.e ammonia and nitrites? Jackie

Hi, I'm not sure about that, I don't think so. It irradiacates algae and can control other parasites. After a water change and 4 days of the sterilizer it's almost clear. Here's another picture taken today. Day 4

Hi, I decided to buy a uv sterilizer and so far I'm delighted with the results so far!!!! It's only been 3 days and my tank has gone from pea soup to almost clear. Thought I'd share my pictures. Wish I'd bought one sooner! Day 1 v day 3

Hi guys, thanks for the replies. The tank was clear the thee day after I used the chemical, but started to green up again. I don't have a test for phosphates but I'm guessing it would be sky high. I am not going to put anymore chemicals int the tank, I'll try blacking it out for a couple of...

Hi, I have a recurring issue with green water. It comes back about 2-3 times in a year. The last time I was given interpets green away, this made the water clear and all was well for a while. It has since returned and I can't get rid. I've tried a few doses of this but the fish seem unhappy...

Thanks. Like BBQ charcoal?