http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/-t1.htm All about general tanks & equipment Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:29:11 GMT 10 http://i63.servimg.com/u/f63/13/93/61/88/banner29.jpg http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/-t1.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/tank-rack-t3470.htm kizno1 I want to make a rack of tanks for my bn fry Because if i leave then in the tank my banjo munches them and if i move them into the tank with be bigger fry they get bullied out of food a starve. So which design do you think would work best? there terrible drawing but i just did them quickly on paint. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us The second one would be alot easier and safer option because it wont be 4 shelves hight and need to be as sturdy. But im ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:08:20 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/tank-rack-t3470.htm#49294 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/tank-rack-t3470.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/is-my-tank-big-enough-t3686.htm Momo Hi! I was wondering if my aquarium was big enough for my male Betta fish, with the "gallon calculator" (or something like that) that i found on this site, it turns out that my tank is a 1.58 gallon tank, however, i heard that my fish needs a 5 gallon tank... (which i believe will be too big for my room, and my parents were against the idea of me buying a fish, so i won't have too much of their support either...). Here are some pictures of my tank: Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:46:08 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/is-my-tank-big-enough-t3686.htm#52901 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/is-my-tank-big-enough-t3686.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/decorating-on-a-budget-t3731.htm Mesatalia Ok now today I came across all these used plants for a good deal at a garage sale, but I'm starting to think that I didn't think thoroughly enough. I wanted plants they could easily hide in or make bubble nests under and such like that but I don't want to choke them out of swimming space either. I need to learn to balance. So Alpha got a 2.5 gallon tank yesterday and I've put only a few things I got (including a thermometer) in his tank, but the purple thing I like so much is more out of the ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:29:11 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/decorating-on-a-budget-t3731.htm#53874 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/decorating-on-a-budget-t3731.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/cleaning-t3720.htm Momo Hi everyone, I have a new Tank and the water is starting to get a little cloudy, but i'm not sure how to clean it... Info: - it's made of plexiglass - it's a ~2.5 gallon tank - L: 30cm ; H: ~23cm ; W: ~20cm - it has a betta, a pleco, a algae eater and a spiny eel. Here's a pic: Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:28:54 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/cleaning-t3720.htm#53515 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/cleaning-t3720.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/tank-pictures-t3709.htm Storm ]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:41:02 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/tank-pictures-t3709.htm#53352 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/tank-pictures-t3709.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/just-a-idea-t2847.htm Jake15 ]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:41:33 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/just-a-idea-t2847.htm#38883 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/just-a-idea-t2847.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/air-conditioning-t3694.htm Momo
*By the way the tank is made of plastic with a lid with holes.]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:36:28 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/air-conditioning-t3694.htm#52961 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/air-conditioning-t3694.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/is-my-tank-big-enough-t3685.htm Momo Hi! I was wondering if my aquarium was big enough for my male Betta fish, with the "gallon calculator" (or something like that) that i found on this site, it turns out that my tank is a 1.58 gallon tank, however, i heard that my fish needs a 5 gallon tank... (which i believe will be too big for my room, and my parents were against the idea of me buying a fish, so i won't have too much of their support either...). Here are some pictures of my tank: Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:45:51 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/is-my-tank-big-enough-t3685.htm#52900 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/is-my-tank-big-enough-t3685.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/evaporation-t3585.htm Nataliey My tank water in my biggest tank keeps disappearing it doesnt happen in any of my other tanks just that one! When i went away for a week the water was quite close to the top of the tank but when i got back i was shocked to see it was only half full where did it go. There's no leaks or anything and firstly i thought it was the heat from the lights but the lights had been off all week so not that! Or is it the weather all though my livingroom is the coolest part of the house so im confused. Is ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:21:54 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/evaporation-t3585.htm#51402 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/evaporation-t3585.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/how-to-tell-when-something-is-ok-to-put-in-the-tank-t3657.htm Mutsu I've seen lots of nice little bits and bobs made out of clay, porcelain, plastic etc. that I'd love to put in a tank, but how will I know when something is safe/unsafe? Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:21:29 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/how-to-tell-when-something-is-ok-to-put-in-the-tank-t3657.htm#52408 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/how-to-tell-when-something-is-ok-to-put-in-the-tank-t3657.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/opinions-on-under-gravel-filters-t3642.htm Skunk I have a thread over on pfk about my Ranchu possibly eating some white clouds, and was asking whether it would be safer to get more so they're in a larger shoal, etc. Anyway, like most threads surrounding fish keeping on such sites (thankfully I've never seen it here!) it soon boiled down to saying that I'm not looking after the fish, need new filters, asking whether I know about the nitrogen cycle and several other comments. Of course they don't know what I know about and why things are ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:08:22 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/opinions-on-under-gravel-filters-t3642.htm#52052 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/opinions-on-under-gravel-filters-t3642.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/picking-up-100l-tank-today-t3560.htm Skunk Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been on for a while, have been busy with exams and visiting friends during summer, etc, though all fishies and axolotls are doing great! Anyway, I saw a second hand tank in my lfs yesterday with a cabinet, hood, lighting, filter and heater for £130, the assistant said it was around 100L, so may be more or less. So, I'm picking it up today at 4pm. The first in habitants will be my poor WCMMs that have had a 20L tank for the past few weeks and so are getting moved ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:11:09 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/picking-up-100l-tank-today-t3560.htm#50954 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/picking-up-100l-tank-today-t3560.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/bought-a-tank-today-t3583.htm elliriyanna I have been wanting a Betta so bad. So today I picked up a one gallon with an undergravel filter, light, and aerator. I also have betta food and water conditioner and bacteria supplements and Melafix and a brine shrimp net cuz it hurts them less. My first question is is this tank big enough for a single male to roam alone? With some plants and gravel added? ( And a small heater) Second do I need anything else for him? ( I think I have everything I just wanna check) Last of all ... ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:38:18 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/bought-a-tank-today-t3583.htm#51391 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/bought-a-tank-today-t3583.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/spray-bar-t3598.htm Nataliey
This is because im thinking of switching tanks as my 100 litre tank is longer so will be able to divide it into more sections than the 90 litre tank iv at the moment got my boys in.]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:58:25 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/spray-bar-t3598.htm#51517 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/spray-bar-t3598.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/converting-filter-t3592.htm F.Banks
]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:45:57 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/converting-filter-t3592.htm#51480 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/converting-filter-t3592.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/magnetic-algae-removers-t3584.htm Nataliey ]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:05:09 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/magnetic-algae-removers-t3584.htm#51397 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/magnetic-algae-removers-t3584.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/5-tank-t3089.htm Skunk I got a £5 tank today 18"x12"x12", so around 40 litres (around 9 gallons) This is going to be used as a growing up tank for an axolotl which I'm gonna get sometime over the weekend *very happy* when I know the filter has got there. I also got a mature filter from them for £5 which is a Sacem Gemini 60 Got sand as a substrate due to axies being silly-bums and eating gravel! So, good deal? How long do you think it will take for the filter to be efficient enough ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:16:56 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/5-tank-t3089.htm#43609 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/5-tank-t3089.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/kuhlii-t3565.htm Nataliey
Iv looked at articles and information about the kuhlii but wanted personal experiances if possible.

Any information would be great ]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:04:49 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/kuhlii-t3565.htm#51076 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/kuhlii-t3565.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/new-tank-t3521.htm flip so, for our anniversary my hubby got me a 5 gallon tank set up!! i was shocked! i asked for one but never imagined he would get it for me seeing as i already have 5 tanks set up i cleaned some sand and put it in with a heater, plants and coconut cave and filled it up to make sure it wasnt going to leak and make sure it is all working ok. now i need help figuring out what to put in it! ive been wanting another boy, but i want to look at all options i may have before i settle!!!! any suggestions? Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:57:01 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/new-tank-t3521.htm#50126 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/new-tank-t3521.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/what-do-i-need-t3512.htm elliriyanna I currently have a ten gallon aquarium set up that I want to start a Betta sorority in. I've been told it can be done. But what do I need to make it work? I've been told young females make it much easier also plenty of hiding places and plants. What plants should I use? ( all live of course) and hardy is best. I have a filter Airstone water conditioner melafix bettamin a brine shrimp net ( i find its easier on the fish) a huge cave, some anacharis. Is there anything else? Also I ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:47:05 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/what-do-i-need-t3512.htm#50023 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/what-do-i-need-t3512.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/stocking-suggestions-for-a-35l-tank-t3498.htm Nath J Hi Guys Haven't Been On In While And During That Time I've Lost All Of My Male Betta's I Still Have Many Females In My Community Though Which Is Something . However Now I Have My 35L Tank Spare And Have Decided Not To Stock It With Male Betta's Anymore And Go For Something A Bit Different. I Was Thinking Like A Pair Of Something But Im Not Sure What?... I Have A Feeling Apisto's Need More Space And I Dont Want Tetra's As I Have Them In The Community. So Im Just Asking If Anyone Knows Of A Pair ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:40:37 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/stocking-suggestions-for-a-35l-tank-t3498.htm#49806 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/stocking-suggestions-for-a-35l-tank-t3498.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/well-thats-just-great-t3488.htm kizno1 My 15G bn fry tank has sprung a leak half way up the from right seal. Ive only had it 1 year from brand new. I come in and 1/4 of the tank water was on my floor For now ive just had to patch it up quickly with some aquarium silicone just a few inches up the side it started leaking. Once i make the breeding rack for my bns i will completely take the tank apart a resilicone it myself. But for now the bn fry are in the centre section of my 10G which has been divided ready to use as a sump. The ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:05:10 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/well-thats-just-great-t3488.htm#49643 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/well-thats-just-great-t3488.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/bought-a-new-tank-today-t3468.htm Nataliey Went shopping this afternoon for a tank, wasnt quite sure what i was looking for just wanted a tank with a stand/cabinet as im running out of places to put tanks (4 already) so went to my MH aquatics to see what they had. Saw lots that i liked but where far too big and expensive, but did see 2 that i liked straight away, both made by Fluval but one was a 90 litre and the other 120 litre...only had £200 to spend! The 90 litre was £170 and the 120 litre was £200...what do i do!!! Gary was ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:00:34 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/bought-a-new-tank-today-t3468.htm#49251 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/bought-a-new-tank-today-t3468.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/stripped-and-new-set-upso-far-t3315.htm Nataliey Today i finally stripped my 100 litre tank and then had to clean 6 bags of gravel my fingers are killing me. The sand was easy to get out thanks to silverrabbit giving me advise...i used the pan of a dust pan and brush to scoop it out it looked like Southport beach when we used to go when we where kids!!! Normal coloured sand on top and black sand underneath that was very smelly! Cleaned with warm water and a bit of milton baby bleach like Kelly advised me too. I cant believe how ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:15:51 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/stripped-and-new-set-upso-far-t3315.htm#47144 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/stripped-and-new-set-upso-far-t3315.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/you-may-be-familiar-with-t3462.htm F.Banks I started to poke around for filters last night and came across this manufacturer called Aquaripure. Maybe you are already familiar with their product I don't know. But I thought I'd pass it on anyway for others that weren't aware of this unit. I probably should claim a disclaimer as I don't if it works or not. I did like what I read and hope its feasible and valid. Anyone with a fair knowledge of filtration should look it over and give an opinion! Here is the link: www.aquaripure.com/index.htm: ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:21:27 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/you-may-be-familiar-with-t3462.htm#49199 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/you-may-be-familiar-with-t3462.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/erm-my-elite-stingray-filter-t3440.htm Wilsonnw8 i have the smallest elite stingray filter in my boys tank and today the water has randomly gone grey and murky has anyone had this happen before? Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:33:08 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/erm-my-elite-stingray-filter-t3440.htm#48830 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/erm-my-elite-stingray-filter-t3440.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/storage-tubs-t3439.htm kizno1 Are they safe to keep fish in? and will they be ok between 28-30C? i want to make a setup for my bn fry where i have 4 on shelfs and they all flow down to the bottom on which will be a sump here it will be pumped back upto the top tank but i need something fairly cheap and to get 4 critter keepers will be about £44 4 pen pals will be £80 and 4 clear seal tanks will be about £80 to where as storage tubs are about £10 but would they work? Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:06:13 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/storage-tubs-t3439.htm#48827 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/storage-tubs-t3439.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/stocking-t3252.htm kizno1 Im thinking about restocking my 30G because the angels keep fighting and im going to stock my apistos tank now there in a 21G the 30G has a flurval 404 which does 1300LPH the stocking im thinking is 3 bn 1m 2f 4 upside down catfish 1 banjo 2 whiptails or plecs or hoplo trio of apisto 4 butterfly fish or 8 hatchets i know theres alot of bottom dwellers but there are loads of caves and wood the 21G has a flurval 3+ which does 700LPH but i might add another small filter or a external the ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Tue, 25 May 2010 16:53:11 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/stocking-t3252.htm#46414 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/stocking-t3252.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/fb-likes-em-all-t3407.htm F.Banks I've only had a couple of community tanks over the last 3 decades. I've had friends that had tiger oscars, jack dempseys, and the such. I had afriend that had several mated pairs of Discus (one of my favorites!). Had a major power outage that lasted a few days and he lost them alll! Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:17:52 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/fb-likes-em-all-t3407.htm#48398 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/fb-likes-em-all-t3407.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/this-algae-drives-me-nuts-t3387.htm Nataliey I wondered if anyone else gets this in there tank its so annoying as even when iv done a water change and wiped this stuff off, it reappears within a day only on that one side though. I thought maybe the sun caused it to actively grow with the heat of the water but this side of the tank faces away from the window. Im thinking of doing a 100% water change and using milton baby bleach to clean the tank maybe this might help. I used the milton baby bleach to clean my 100 litre tank before refilling ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:29:39 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/this-algae-drives-me-nuts-t3387.htm#48061 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/this-algae-drives-me-nuts-t3387.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/which-external-filter-t3222.htm Nataliey ]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Tue, 18 May 2010 13:08:07 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/which-external-filter-t3222.htm#45889 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/which-external-filter-t3222.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/heaters-t3310.htm teeny ]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:57:26 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/heaters-t3310.htm#47042 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/heaters-t3310.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/dwarf-puffer-fish-t3272.htm Irish_Lass Ok, so my mam has a tank and in it she keeps swordtails and rummy nose tetras with a few corydoras catfish. Its a massive tank (I forget how many gallons but its BIG!) She's always kept it understocked, just in case she ever happens to see something that takes her interest. Which leads us to this week. She went into the LPS to get some dog food and couldn't help looking at their fish. She seen 2 dwarf puffer fish and absolutely fell in love. She explained to the employee that she had ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Fri, 28 May 2010 15:59:55 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/dwarf-puffer-fish-t3272.htm#46647 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/dwarf-puffer-fish-t3272.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/just-preparing-everything-t3236.htm Nataliey Well as most of you know my 100 litre tank needs to be sorted out as at the minute it still has the old sand in there and a bit of water, just dreading the mess its going to make when i need to take the sand out! Got my red gravel i bought to replace the sand, the heater but i need to buy an external filter and the bits to go inside. Thinking of sorting it at the weekend while iv only 1 child to look after rather than 3! What i was wondering was i have a volcano air pump thingy with ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Fri, 21 May 2010 21:04:23 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/just-preparing-everything-t3236.htm#46137 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/just-preparing-everything-t3236.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/well-thats-it-t3190.htm Nataliey After the terrible 3 day death streak of mollies, this morning i woke to find only 2 adult dalmation mollies, 3 baby mollies, 4 corys and 1 neon alive in the tank of death! Decided i cant wait till saturday to go to the lfs so took things into my own hands...dont know if they'l survive but iv had to move the 5 mollies and neon into Haku's tank in a plastic floating breeding box, the corys went into Plutos tank. As it only seems to be a problem with the filter in the big tank, i thought this ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Thu, 13 May 2010 12:41:56 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/well-thats-it-t3190.htm#45487 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/well-thats-it-t3190.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/my-new-26g-tank-t3175.htm OceanMaria It's actually about 5 weeks old, I'm just getting around to the pics now! Im not too fond of the decor at the moment..hopefully it'll b changing soon!! (I am open for suggestions tyvm!) My blue betta, 2 Harliquin Raspboras and 3 Black Phantom Tetras atm live there with a clown pleco n drift wood soon on the way! I named my betta Spaz, here he is..I think he thinks hes a leaf lol! I'll try to get a better pic later the hockey games on now!! lol Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Mon, 10 May 2010 23:16:16 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/my-new-26g-tank-t3175.htm#45250 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/my-new-26g-tank-t3175.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/i-dont-know-what-is-wrong-more-mollies-have-died-t3022.htm Nataliey Im a little concerned about my 95 litre tank i bought about 3 months ago; its looking a little bit dull and not as bright as it was when i first put water in it, iv done water changes and even bought a new fluval U2 filter but so far its done nothing. Is it anything to do with the sand at the bottom of my tank?? This is my tank You cant really tell but its mostly dull near the heater at the back. Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:47:51 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/i-dont-know-what-is-wrong-more-mollies-have-died-t3022.htm#42344 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/i-dont-know-what-is-wrong-more-mollies-have-died-t3022.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/marineland-power-head-filter-t3181.htm asiandude Link to the product...http://www.petco.com/product/5543/Marineland-Penguin-Power-Sponge-Filter.aspx I just bought this product and wonder if anyone has use it for their tank. Its in my divide 20 gallon long tank. The current is turn all the way with control valve but the current is a bit strong. I have never use a product like this before...(maniliy using power filter)....im guessing this is like a power head? with sponge. I want my 10g and 20L to use sponge filter = save money. Too ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Tue, 11 May 2010 22:25:46 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/marineland-power-head-filter-t3181.htm#45361 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/marineland-power-head-filter-t3181.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/anyone-heard-of-this-t3132.htm flip http://www.aquariumslife.com/diy-projects/diy-aquariumdenitrator/ has anyone heard of it? im not too sure if i believe it or not ]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sun, 02 May 2010 02:36:17 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/anyone-heard-of-this-t3132.htm#44388 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/anyone-heard-of-this-t3132.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/fluval-u2-t3062.htm Nataliey I bought a Fluval U2 for my 95 litre tank about a month ago, since its been in there its sucked 2 of my fish in the side of the filter and obvisously killed them. Firstly it was one of my baby mollies which totally got sucked in to the side so all i could see was its tail hanging out. Yesterday i noticed another fish at the side of the filter...it was my last glowlight. What can i do as i dont want to lose anymore fish?? I was thinking if i put a mesh barrier around it, would it still ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:39:15 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/fluval-u2-t3062.htm#43125 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/fluval-u2-t3062.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/aquarium-salt-with-every-waterchange-t3069.htm OceanMaria
I was just wondering what everyone's thoughts were! Is it beneficial to fish (primarily the betta) to add aquarium salt with every water change?

**Still trying 2 get pics of new bettas, having camera issues now! ]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:38:06 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/aquarium-salt-with-every-waterchange-t3069.htm#43268 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/aquarium-salt-with-every-waterchange-t3069.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/under-gravel-filters-with-sand-t3037.htm Skunk I was in my lfs today, and talking about setting up a community tank of 100L (as most of you may already know ) and he suggested getting an under gravel filter, with two outlets at either side and an air pump, etc. But I'd like to get bulldog plecos who like to burrow in sand, and I do prefer sand to gravel. So, would it be possible to have this type of filter system with a layer of gravel and then sand on top? Would the waste still sift through the sand and gravel down to the filter? How ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:38:15 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/under-gravel-filters-with-sand-t3037.htm#42655 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/under-gravel-filters-with-sand-t3037.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/thats-it-through-knowledge-at-me-t2808.htm Jake15 I have rang a LFS about a saturday job (i'm 15), and they want me to ring back in two weeks when they are going to hire someone. I know basic information about most subjects like the nitrogen cycle, feeding, tank size, compatibilty, some illnesses, feeding ect. I want to read up about everything (including basic marine knowledge!) and would love it if you could direct me to great sites or your amazing knowledge!. I cant wait to ring them back!. I really want this job, it would be so coool and ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:59:48 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/thats-it-through-knowledge-at-me-t2808.htm#38189 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/thats-it-through-knowledge-at-me-t2808.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/new-tank-t2922.htm flip well apparently it is just meant to be for me to have more big tanks i have been given for free a 70 gallon tank. i about died! its just the tank and a light and something else my mom wasnt very good at describing it on the phone. but i can get and make the rest for it! im going to have to find room for it in the basement with the 55. i cant wait to go pick it up!! perfect timing too as my dark purple snail just laid a clutch! i had been waiting to catch her so i could let one hatch and ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:49:19 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/new-tank-t2922.htm#40488 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/new-tank-t2922.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/layby-s-are-so-bad-t3003.htm cheekysbabe Hey everyone. Went to the local fish shop. Bad idea as always. A 4ft (200+L) tank plus stand, for $AU699 not$AU999, $AU300 saving. Luckly mum was there coz she said Layby it. Thanks mum! Only me and mum now that I have got. I'm thinking about putting it into my room for my betta sorority?! As I have another 200+L that I wont to be a comm. tank. Dont sure what I'm going to put into the comm. tho. LOL. Ideas would be good. Wont be done for a few months, End of yr maybe, LOL, have to get ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:04:43 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/layby-s-are-so-bad-t3003.htm#41886 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/layby-s-are-so-bad-t3003.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/itchy-feet-t2892.htm lilacamy931 I always seem to get itchy feet. Always looking to improve tanks and stocking and as discover different fish, move different species as some just dont suit me (hope this doesnt sound too harsh). I started fish keeping with dwarf puffers (basically I am a huge porcupine puffer fan) and one day walked into my first LFS and found you could keep puffers as pets! So started with puffers, went through horrendous upset with one of the dwarfs dying. Moved onto GSPs these were great little guys but being ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:50:48 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/itchy-feet-t2892.htm#39952 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/itchy-feet-t2892.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/what-do-indian-almond-leaves-do-t2966.htm cammeronlaud ]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:33:17 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/what-do-indian-almond-leaves-do-t2966.htm#41308 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/what-do-indian-almond-leaves-do-t2966.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/more-questions-sorry-t2905.htm lilacamy931 6 bronze cory
6 black schultzei
10 gold lasers
6 caudimaculatus
Aqadvisor says with the filters I would be adding filtration would be 137%
Stocking 124%

Or am I getting the wrong end of the stick?]]> Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:16:47 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/more-questions-sorry-t2905.htm#40249 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/more-questions-sorry-t2905.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/pygmy-corys-and-apisto-t2805.htm kizno1 do you think it would work? im not to sure i think the apisto might be a little to agressive for them. i want to take the divider out the 15g since the betta died and i cant really be bothered to get another after all the trouble ive had with them so might just open the tank upand maby get another female apisto aswell. Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:27:19 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/pygmy-corys-and-apisto-t2805.htm#38143 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/pygmy-corys-and-apisto-t2805.htm http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/more-missing-fish-weird-t2859.htm Irish_Lass I'm hoping this is in the right spot. Sorry, if it isn't! So in my 9g I have (or had!) 5 rummy nose tetras, 5 corydoras catfish and Smurf the betta. They've been together for ages now & no problems. The rummy nose have always tended to stay in the mid to bottom area of the tank. Last night I cleaned the tank (as per normal) and rearranged the plants a little, bit of variety so to speak. Anyway, I woke up this morning and looked in on them. The rummy nose were flying all ... Tanks, Equipment & General Fish Chat Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:13:24 GMT http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/more-missing-fish-weird-t2859.htm#39196 http://www.bettaparadiseforum.com/tanks-equipment-general-fish-chat-f7/more-missing-fish-weird-t2859.htm