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    Algae Eating Snails

    Is there anyone living in SE Spain that could provide me with a couple of Nerite Snails for my Nano Tank. I am at the moment conditioning the tank for a Betta and want an attractive snail to keep the tank free of Algae. :fish1:
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    Cleaning Ceramic bubblers

    I have been using a ceramic bubbler on my Homemade CO2 Generator. The bubbler after two/three weeks becomes discoloured and not working as efficiently . I have for the last few times removed the bubbler and used pure lemon juice on top of the ceramic on the bubbler . I leave it a few hours then...
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    Mini K1 type Bio Filter

    The Borland (Mk . 1 ) K1 type mini filter This filter was designed to be used in small aquarium used for livebearer fry that need separating from their mother, or for aquariums where a larger filter would take up too much space. The cost of making the filter is minimal and most parts are...
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    chlorite (water changes)

    I live in Spain and the water I use to do water changes is shop bought drinking water. (50cents for 5 litres ) I could use tap water but don't know the exact makeup. The analysis for the water identifies Cloruros 6.63 mg/L . Translating it seems that Cloruros is Chlorite ! No Chlorine is...
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    New Aquarium nutrient levels

    I have been fishless cycling my aquarium and the levels have now gone down to Ammonia 0ppm-Nitrite 0ppm and worryingly Nitrate 0ppm. I have now introduced fish ( only a few) should my nitrate level now rise to an acceptable level ?:dance:
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    Mosquito Larvae

    I have read a lot about the benefits of feeding Mosquito Larvae and how to raise them . I have gathered rainwater in a large black bucket. Into the bucket I have put a blanched Lettuce leaf ,a blanched piece Cucumber, a squashed Garden Snail and a Tortoise pooh to condition the water. I intend...
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