I had 1 tank, that I had running for over a year, with house softener water… the salt ions in the house softened water made the Ph very high… I imagine that evaporation, only concentrated the salt… I’ve been doing about 10% weekly water changes with straight well water, and topping off evaporation, with the same… 3 months later, and the water is hard, yet still a Ph around 8 ..read more

With a 46 gallons aquarium how many times should I do water changes if the water quality is ok ? If the water quality isn't ok how soon should I do a water change ? On a 46 gallons aquarium, what would it be the right percent for water change ..read more

I have blue green algae, I'm just waiting for Fritz slime out, coming from the states, but I also have hair algae.is it because its a new tank, will it just go away, I have my lights on a timer for ten hours would dropping it to eight help, my tank is in a bedroom, and I now keep the window blind closed for permanent will this shift it ..read more

First order and actually the first DOA online fish I remember. A cory didn't make it and it looks like he got gored in the bag by a barbell but who knows for sure. DIdn't seem to do the other corys in the bag any good either , but it's early to tell. The rest of my order looks great and was very professionally packaged and good communication so we'll see how it goes ..read more

So in my latest sump, I want to add a refugium for growing Java/Christmas moss emersed. The primary goal is filtration ie: remove nitrates. The refugium is basically a tray which will be attached to the last baffle wall in the sump. The tray will be ~2" tall, 4" wide and 20" long. Below is a simple diagram: So the water flows over the Sump Baffle into the Refugium then down the Water return pipe. I was thinking about a 1" water depth in the refugium with a screen for the... Read more ..read more

I have a 10 gallon with.. 50? 60? guppy fry and I have been feeding them powder food twice a day and occasionally BBS.. I have been changing 50% water every week. I had no deaths in the frys, they seem happy.. They range in age from 4 weeks to 3 days old. But I went to change the water today and it was bad. Stank like a sewer. I am surprised they are all still alive. I did my 50% change and I added a oversized hang on the back filter in addition to the already present sponge filter... Read more ..read more

I'd it ick if so should I do something ..read more

Hi my names is Helen from Southampton I have owned a tropical fish tank for 6 years, the fish one was 120ltr I then moved to a 164ltr? I never been happy with the set up of my latest tank which has been running for 3 years I think due to bad advise from aquarium suppliers. I have just purchased a second hand 190 Juwel corner tank. But think I’ve been caught with the pump and filter so will be asking for advice please good news it doesn’t leak ..read more

My tank test levels were finally good, added 10 Harlequin Rasboras yesterday, today I fed them them some frozen Bloodworm, which I defrosted in water, was surprised as they never looked at them, not one had a go at eating them, they are still lying on the gravel two hours later, will syphon them up later, did a water test everything is fine, along with temperature, is this usual ..read more

This Sunday 1st of July 2018 Southern Livebearer Aquatic Group Open Show At Kempshot Village Hall, Pack Lane, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 5HN Benching from 10.00 to 12.00; Judging from 12.00; Talks by specialist speakers; “Limited Lots” livebearer auction. ; email nigelhunter65@talktalk.net ..read more