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Thanks guys for all the info so far, I might need a big of help deciding what way to setup the sump once the time comes with filtration and possibly plumping, but I will see what I end up with first :D Info so far.... 6 foot tank is drilled at the back top left corner. The sump is 42x18x18 inches an...

The more I read, the more I feel at ease about this. Sumps to me have always = leakage in my head, but assuming this has been setup successfully before and does not involve me drilling bits I think it should be fine. I have requested pics and a bit more info on the actual setup itself so I will post...

Ace 8) This shouldnt be to complicated then.... Im awaiting pics at present but the guy did say its in need of a very good clean :shock: Ok with the sump (I dont know if its divided or not) but what way would be the best way to setup media?? Would say sponge then followed by bioballs or similar work...

Thanks, Im pretty excited about it, I have my name down for (2) 4x2x2 and a 4.5x1.5x2.5 so hopefully I can manage to get them as well. It there anything in particular I should clean with? (bar lots of elbow grease :lol: ) Heres a pic of the current setup (mobile pic as cant find my canera charger :e...

Well good news :D since Chris and buddies have managed to find a lock-up to 'play' with their toys, the fishroom has been upgraded to the garage meaning that I can increase my tank sizes for all my fish :D Happy days and happy fish in the long run. So I have come across a 6 x 2 x 2 with 4ft sump tha...

Ahh I thought I read the clowns were new :? Is your kh and gh coming out of the tap the same as in the tank? Im a bit puzzled that they were happily settled for over 2weeks :? I hope your remaining clown does well. Feel free to put up pics when you get the chance.... we are nosey and loke to see pic...

helen nightingale wrote:the way mine gobble up prawns

Thats the first thing that popped into my head... not a chance I would be willing to tank anyway-it will only take a taste of one shrimp for them to start picking the off.


Ashleigh

Specialist loach tlc that is Mick :wink: Those chinese loaches are stunners........ I just wish that some could be imported......its a little stupid why not..... Mainly 'loachie' (yes yes it is a name we all posess by... well my parents and friends) people will buy them-I dont think they will come w...

What are/were the loaches like - were they nicely rounded or did they appear to be under weight? Were they small loaches (1-1.5 inches)? What were you feeding and how often? Do you know what the maintance of the tank was like before you got it? Do you use any chemicals/co2 for the plants? Any water ...

That does not look like a healthy clown :? When the 'colour change' began did you do anything to the tank-large water change for example? The test strips are not themost reliable of water tests-you would be much better with liquid test kits as they are far more accurate. Your nitrates are a little h...

What are your water parameters- ammonia, nitrite, nirtate, pH, kh and gh? How did you introduce the fish to the tank? Did you check the water chem of the shop you bought of? Hows the breathing-is it laboured? It could be that you introduced them to quickly and your water chem was different to that o...

Well we are leaving at one since Chris is at work so we should make the loach talk.... I hope


Ashleigh

Only for the loach talk tomorrow... I have a **** load of work to do

What day ya'll heading to Neils....


Ashleigh

Lovely

Your cruel showing pics of these.... Im not getting up till next Wed

Ashleigh

Heres a few pics of my Sinibotia sp... just to confuse you guys that bit more :wink: All of these a part from two came from the same batch (I think) from Emmas. I did remove them to take pics but they got a little stressed so only a few crappy pics as I didnt want to cause them to much harm-I will t...