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Which species dont eat moss ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What about small native fish Sticklebacks or minnows ? What about Bitterling ? Such a small pond should be well insulated if we get a cold winter to stop it freezing Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Money - conservation [emoji848] Unfortunately money usually gets the priority [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24][emoji24] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

5 gal tank is far to small as you already stated for danios so why the question ? 5 gallons ok for Shrimp A Betta 4/5 male guppies Or a pair of small fish like sparkling gouramis Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I’m sure if you were to locate a wild stock of splendens you would see females lived apart from each other and would fight just like the males do Which is totally opposite how they are kept at the farms where females have a very low value and are not in such a demand as the males. The females...

Female Splendens are just as aggressive as the males, the fashion to have a sorority is a bad thing because there is always aggression present, this can be mitigated by breaking up sight lines and having plenty of plants to hide in but they have to come to the surface to breath therefore they...

There are a few genius that you can look at Paraotocinclus, Hypancistrus, Chaetostoma and Peckoltia Here’s a few examples to look up Parotocinclus spilosoma Hypancistrus sp. L471 Hypancistrus sp. L136 Chaetostoma formosae Peckoltia compta Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A really nice small loach are Rosey Loaches Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What about these ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think the bigger the tank the easier it is I use a hma filter attached to my shower I have 10metres of pipe with a tap on the end Connect it all up Take pipe to my tank hook it over turn tap and sit back So so easy [emoji106][emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 species is minimum id go with It all depends where the fish swim in the water column Bottom, Mid or Top, I prefer one in each Is this going to be scaped at all ? Obviously hard scape reduces actual water volume and swimming space If fish are the reason for this purchase and you want to...

You say you already have some platies So another one will be ok Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Don’t take it personally There can be lots of fish that can kill a fish Environmental- your water parameters look good no obviously problems Food - doesn’t look like she was bloated if you ignore the pattern Egg bound - theres doesn’t need to be a make in the tank for her to produce eggs...

The synodontis will eat all your shrimps Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1” per gallon has been around since we only had angle iron tanks and most people only had undergravel filters then, we have moved on a lot since I was a boy Just compare what the turnover is now on most aquascapes (x5 is usually minimum accepted these days I personally go x10 with filters not...

The minimum water volume for a betta in the UK to be housed in on a permanent basis is 5 litres https://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/fishkeeping-news/guidelines-released-for-keeping-fighters/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Another great quote from this topic [emoji106][emoji23] Cross breeding parent fish to their fry (carefully written) and sibling fish to each other has been a long practise in the fish world to develop certain characteristics such as colour or elongated fins just look at how many strains of...

Fish only setup would work out fish stocking level as 25mm of fish per litre of water If it’s a well planted and well filtered tank then this could be slightly increased as long as water conditions were closely monitored and regular maintenance was done which I’m sure it is So let’s just say...

I agree it’s down to your Bettas personality some are psychopaths and others are scared of their own shadow Does the tank look a bit bare of life ? If it does You could add shrimp and snails or a few fish small group of rasboras or pencil fish or a pair of dwarf cichlids I’d stay away from...

Harlequin Rasboras & Stiphodon goby Or Green tetra & Corydoras hastatus or pygmaeus Good old guppies( males)& Ottocinclus Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ps If you use FB Look up Hermanus Haryanto he is an exporting transhipper in Jakarta, Indonesia he will be able to help you find them Or drop me a pm and I’ll send you his contact details or I may be able to find you a catcher Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@alto Sorry about the confusion Wild caught fish are worlds away from farm bred stock I expect your fish were wild caught as the numbers available were very limited All the aquarist can do is to match the water parameters and habitat to the best of their ability to those of the fish’s...

@alto I do not understand what you want answers to Your questions about how to keep your chocolate gourami is baffling to me as it has nothing to do with having “Coldwater” fish from tropical countries They are tropical species being imported from a tropical country No one is suggesting...

These are the water parameters after being shipped Adding salt to the water when shipping fish is a common practise It’s nothing to do with where they originated from I was discussing only temperature not water conditions of farmed fish not wild caught ones I chose goldfish as it’s the...

These fish haven’t recently been taken to Thailand (Goldfish certainly haven’t) They have been there a very long time generation after generation The term coldwater merely means it can survive at low temperatures for a prolonged period it doesn’t necessarily mean it has to be kept at low...

There is a race among all breeders of fancy livebearers to produce new strains so that they can increase their sales and initially their profit margins New strains are often sold at £50+ per pair But as the availability grows the prices drop to pennies It’s an arms race [emoji23] Two breeders...

Temperature [emoji2357][emoji2959] This is the thing that I see lots of people putting others down for and I’ve seen it here today too [emoji30] Probably 90% of freshwater fish sold in your lfs are farm bred in ponds by breeders in tropical country’s such as Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and...

Speak to Gary at Cheshire discus he can send them to you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If the weir touches the surface they definitely will climb in They can climb up waterfalls so a 2” weir is no problem Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The minimum I would agree with is 5 as they are just a vicious as the males so you need numbers to dissipate the aggression But there’s no guarantee you won’t get a serial killer Why not look at some other betta species that can be kept together ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Odessa Barbs colour up best at cooler temperatures 65 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A short 3 day black out will not hurt the fish Ae you just going to turn the lights off for three days so there will be ambient light hitting the tank ? If so the fish will still be active and feeding won’t be a problem Small regular feeding will bring on the fry faster Once a hour is ideal...

Iriatherina werneri The Threadfin Rainbowfish would be something different and when they display look large bodied Very active mid and upper water species Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How are you buffering the water to increase the ph Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There are different qualities The live food has to have water added to it so it can be poured into the moulds, so usually the smaller the cube the more water it will contain The best option is to buy the larger slabs 500g 1kg etc these have less water in them You just break off what you need...

I feed all small fish small and often For a few reason Fish spend all their day foraging in nature It promotes better growth and health Fish remain actively searching for the next meal It’s a steady flow of nutrients and waste from the fish for the plants snd filters to deal with Sent...

Yes I was going to say put the light on before the natural light disappears If then would make the photo period on the tank too long then have the tank light go off and then use the rooms ambient light from bedside lamp etc to view them for the time between the end of the photo period and you...

What time do you want the light on until ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Price paid will be a good starting point If you bought it in the average lfs one that doesn’t specialise in corydoras then I’d definitely say it’s C Paleatus Asian import they have long finned versions too

Congratulations on raising the fry I’m sure a lot of the members would like some once they are a bit bigger You shouldn’t have any trouble finding them a home Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

He doesn’t need a filter His waste is obviously being used by the plants and especially algae 50% water change each week will be enough Temperature is very important 25 minimum At lower temperatures they are less active Bettas will not just display to a mirror on command, it’s a...

Instead of putting holes in the container how about cutting out one side and use filter foam to fill the gap Slow flow into it so live food stays on the base and if any go onto the fine sponge they can pick them off, if they got through the sponge then fine it’s a treat for the other fish...

I’m slightly confused are you looking to create an aquascape firstly and keep discus secondly or is having discus your main objective ? The answer will then tell us which advice to give Let get a few facts straight If there is any beef heart in an Amazon river from a dead cow I’m positive...

Remember parasite have a life cycle so you could of introduced them with the rummy nose and then it has gone through it’s cycle and infested your existing stock It’s always good to QT fish separately before adding them to your main aquarium If like most people you can’t do this then treat...

choices are Remove the 3rd and end up with lots of baby angels Add more so No3 isn’t getting bullied and the will pick off the fry if there are enough of them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can’t see any male guppy in the photo Any more pics ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think it will be ok especially if it’s a planted setup Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What about crickets ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Transhipper is the answer www.thebettabox.uk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What are you looking for ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just be careful and don’t buy from anyone willing to send live fish by Royal Mail Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Rams ? Water change will increase O2 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You can always use a floating breeding trap Cody’s don’t need a good flow at that size You could use a lemonade bottle and drill lots of small holes in the sides not the base and if you cut it so there’s a long neck type part at the top you can heat it up and bend it over the top of the...

I’d say you group is too small for them to feel secure Especially as you have small numbers of two other species that will also feel insecure My suggestion would be to go with just one species in a small tank then use shrimp and snails as the clean up crew Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Most are found on Facebook or there are some on Instagram Here’s a link to a fb page which shares a lot of posts https://www.facebook.com/338909856313197/posts/1261865750684265/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I know a lot of specialist who keep these Not sure where you live but there’s a society in UK for just these species https://www.facebook.com/groups/653236004747602/?ref=share Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sounds like a plan Ask where the fish come from Or just buy one yourself from a breeder in Asia www.thebettabox.uk/transhipping Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If they tank needs more fish just increase the numbers of your existing species Less species but bigger numbers is always more impressive Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I use a 500L vat for daphnia It’s also full of pond snails to stop algae I throw in banana skins almost daily That’s it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You have to remember that being able to keep plants alive is comparatively new to the hobby compared to breeding fish The first tanks had normal incandescent house lights that also warmed the water So plants were never that popular Not forgetting there was only sand or gravel available as the...

Warning some of the UK specialist sellers do not buy quality stock and buy from various sources each shipment and yes in my opinion sell pet grade pretty fish and you have no idea of the genetics So why not buy from an Asian breeder direct and have it imported There’s an article about it here...

All are suitable Don’t add ottos to a new set up or you will probably loose them Ensure that there is somewhere at the surface the betta can rest and breath without swimming to the surface I have had a lot that actually “slept” on there sides virtually above the water surface Plants with...

Lobster eggs are a great food I also think cyclops is the best food for small species If you are struggling to get any frozen foods then try using cheap frozen prawns and mussels let them thaw a bit until you can chop them up easily or for very small fish put them in a food blender and you’ll...

Do you have a lfs near by If so go and ask them what their water is like, if it’s hard like yours then you can see what they have that looks healthy I think a lot of people forget that most of the fish available have been captive bred and done so in the water that the farm has which isn’t...

Why not the rams you wanted? What the temperature of the tank ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So back to question Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Last time I watched it we won So that tells you I’ve not watched it this century [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you for the translation [emoji106][emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have them with some guppies with no problems Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree that if you only gave them flake from day one I don’t believe you would of had the success you have [emoji106][emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Espie are just as easy to find as the standard Harlequin Boras Brigittae are very small and can be tricky to feed as you need really small foods One of my favourite at the moment are Rasboroides vaterifloris Fire Rasbora And if you want a nice tetra look out for these Green Fire tetra...

How do you choose the supplier ? Is the delivery cost a big factor ?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The key to finding quality fish is to choose the shop very carefully Lots of shops buy from uk wholesalers most of which bring in the cheapest possible fish of any species which are obviously masses produced farmed fish The few great wholesalers have wild caught fish and the shops state they...

Weird it popped up as a new topic on the app today. Oh well I’ll have to check dates before I reply [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Firstly we need to know where you got them from and have they been quarantined or treated with anything - as you say wild Bettas - as in collected from the wild or as in wild type and not betta splendens ? We need more specific information You will find the people on here are more...

Hi where in Cumbria pm me please Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'd get the green neons in one go from the same shop & tank Mixing neons from different supplies can be a hazard Sorry I don't see the point of adding 3 more ember tetras Id say it was a bit bottom heavy with all those shrimp If it were mine I'd consider less shrimp species and add a danio...

http://www.carpco.co.uk/other-pond-fish-c-31.html Anything here that you want ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If fishing with one of those kids nets is illegal then why are they sold and why aren't there more kids in prison [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

But if you use a net like hundreds of kids do surely there's no need for a licence Where would you go to catch them ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Remember that they are cichlids and will fight and bicker As with most cichlids groups work better so that any aggression is dispersed amongst the group and not all directed at one individual as it is now Buy more Discus Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The aquael shrimp tanks are good I have two of them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes 25-50% Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You have not cycled your filter Yes use the safe start Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Found my photos from Thailand here's me sat on fish in bottles

So have you used a substrate that leaches ammonia or added ammonia to the tank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Depends on how you cycled your tank? Some people think just having a tank set up for a month before adding fish is cycling ! Stress is the main factor in fish losses What could of caused enough stress for it to die ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Don't do eels of any description Worms or snakes either Think I have a phobia [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You have to know someone to get you into a true breeders farm, luckily I have contacts all over the world where fish are concerned I'm 6'2" 18 stone and when I was told to walk across 1000's of bottles to find the type of fish I wanted was very scary, I'm easily double the weight of the...

The AAGB (Anabantoid Association of Great Britain) say 5 litres is the minimum size for a permanent home Which is ok as mostly all imported Bettas have spent all their life so far in a whisky bottle in less than 500ml I've been to a few betta farms in Thailand and seen for myself how they...

Agreed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Top one Silver Molly Middle Gold Molly Bottom Platy I think But they can interbreed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes no problem Did you take the water below the minimum level on the heater without unplugging it ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Look up how to make a fish trap from a plastic bottle Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Rainbows come in all different sizes so you have to be a bit more specific Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well there's lots of points here to take in consideration this sunny Sunday morning as I lay in bed with my Doberman next to me yes head on a pillow too [emoji3] I think a high percentage or fish that are available are farm raised so they have not experienced plants let alone leaf litter etc...

It will depend where you live as to what you can get Do you want a large fish species like the rainbows or you happy to have smaller species ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/anomalochromis-thomasi/ Here a link for you to read Plus you have Latin name now to make it easier to find information Nice fish Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

http://www.thebettabox.uk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Pencil fish Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk