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I've actually just managed to track him down and he looks 100 times better, the red has almost gone. I'm happier now :) thank you for all advice

Hi, thanks for your reply. I have 4 corys Neon tetras Dwarf gouramis Cherry barbs And a stroppy pleco

I treated my ich very effectively with heat and this stuff but remember to remove the carbon from your filter. Plus a good vacuum over the gravel and regular water changes

Sorry about the rubbish picture - they don't stay still for long!! Today I found one of my corys with a red, sore looking patch by his fin. He's as wild as ever and doesn't look poorly in himself. What should I do to treat it, or should I not worry and let it heal by itself? All other fish...

What temperature would be best for my tank? I have: Corys Bn pleco Neon tetras Cherry barbs Dwarf gouramis I currently have it at 26c but I understand corys and barbs prefer cooler temperatures? Tia

What's the best way to trim this plant? I've tried snipping the tops off before but I killed it :( Tia

Thanks for your reply. They appear to be very healthy fish so I will carry on feeding once every 2 days :)

Thanks for your reply. I've been reading on the internet that some people feed twice a day - so I felt a bit mean. They do 'beg' for food when I'm near the tank but I guess they are just opportunists!

I feed my fish once every two days. I'm so worried about mucking up my parameters that I don't want to feed them every day. Is this cruel or acceptable?

Thanks for your reply. The gouramis currently appear to be getting on really well, will this change as they get older? I'm very strict on water changes. Once a week without fail.

I've never seen the gouramis show any aggression, they appear to get on really well. Will this change as they get older? They are not fully grown yet

I test the water weekly - ammonia and nitrites remain at 0. Nitrates never above 20, I'm still working on this!

Bn is still tiny - she will go in my 4ft when she's a little bigger If I move the barbs would it be ok? I'm considering putting them in the 4ft but a little concerned about the angels and ruby shark snacking on them?!

Can someone advise me if they think my tank is overstocked? It's a 65 litre tank -2 dwarf gouramis -8 neon tetras -6 cherry barbs -4 corys -1 bn pleco - currently tiny but will be going in the bigger tank

Wow, fantastic, thank you

They are currently in a 4ft tank (still very tiny) they will be going into the 6ft eventually. They are in 26c with 2 strong filters

I've got 6 clown loaches which I've had for a couple of months now but they never come out when the lights are on. The tank is heavily planted with plenty of hiding spaces but they just pile into a log and never come out. I've seen other clown loaches that are very active and confident! What can...

Hi, yes plenty of live plants, vacuum the gravel weekly, I have a fluval U2 which is clean in old tank water weekly. A few people have suggested nitrate resins - I will have to look into this. Thank you

The picture attached is from my tap and my tank water is very similar

Hi, yes the nitrate is just as high in my tap water as it is in my tank - this is my problem - how can I get it down with water changes when I'm just replacing it with more nitrate. Thanks

I currently have a high nitrate level in my tank, I understand from my LFS that frequent water changes are needed to get this down. I have just tested my tap water, I know, I have far too much time on my hands. And nitrate is super high in that (see picture). I do buy 10litres of RO water once a...

Had them both for about 2 months now. Did a 25% water change yesterday. I think he's dying :( just started flipping around with little control

This is from a test today pH 7.0 Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 10 ppm - could this be a problem?

Something's definitely not right, he's hardly moving and his black bars are beginning to show (which I understand is a sign of stress?) Here's a rubbish picture, he's been hiding in this plant all day!

One of my two german blue rams has developed red fins over night! He's also very lethargic. Does anyone know what it could be and how should I treat it? Water levels all fine so definitely not ammonia poisoning. Thank you