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    Rusty Spots.....

    Thanks for all the information guys. Will take on board all what has been said and fingers crossed I can curtain the growth of the algae. Thanks again :)
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    Rusty Spots.....

    Thanks, Yes the rusty colour marks can be rubbed off a bit. Is there any specific treatment I can add to the water to be able to lower the mineral content of the water? Also with regards to the bubble maker attachment on the filter, keep or remove? Reading up on the internet has me puzzled...
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    Rusty Spots.....

    Hi all, Can anybody tell me what might be causing rust colour marks to start forming on my live plants. They have been growing well for weeks but only noticed these marks forming over the last few days. Am new to this and very much inexperienced so any advice would be fantastic :) Also, I have...
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    Plant pruning

    Hi Guys, I was wondering if there is a general rule of thumb for pruning the plants in my aquarium. The background plants in my tank are really taking off and have reached the surface. My plan was to prune them and re-plant the off cuts in order to make it a lot more densely planted. However I...
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    Oily water??!!!

    Thanks guys, Will try the paper towel trick :) I have an eheim internal filter which cycles at double the volume of my aquarium. Would it be worth while adding the attachment which blows the air bubbles into the tank? I have 12 various tetras in my tank at present to help cycle the tank and...
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    Oily water??!!!

    Hi Folks, Looking for a little advice if possible as I am fairly new to this :) This evening looking in my tank I had noticed an oily looking film on the surface of the water. The tank is well planted and recently did 10% water change on Sunday. The only additives I use is a capful of...
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    Apistogramma Tank mates

    Thanks Mike, What are your reccomendations on dither fish? Again I am slightly restricted with numbers with a 120l tank. Thanks again
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    Apistogramma Tank mates

    Thanks very much for your input Mike. Will look into some of these options. :) I want to have a peaceful yet vibrant community tank. I have kept many fish in the past but after years it's like starting all over again, wetting the fingers again so to speak.
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    Apistogramma Tank mates

    Hi, New to this so go easy please :) I have a 120l heavily planted tank and looking to keep some form of dwarf cichlids, preferably Apistogramma. 1- in this size of tank how many pairs of Apistogramma can be housed without problems? 2- Would a form of Ram be compatible with Apistogramma...
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    Beginner apisto keeper needs advice

    Yeah, just a nice placid, colourful community tank is what I was looking for, not really fussed about the fish breeding just as long as they are happy and healthy. So would the next stage be getting rid of my apistos and just keep the kribs or a pair of my apistos aswell? Only probs is...
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    Beginner apisto keeper needs advice

    Thanks for the advice mike, when I was ready to choose fish for the tank I solely went on the advice the shop owner gave me as obviously far more experienced than me. I will do a ph test and by the sound of things perhaps give back some of the fish to the shop. The Kribs are vibrant in...
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    Beginner apisto keeper needs advice

    Hi Guys, After moving into new home decided to buy a 120l tank. Have kept tropical fish before and have been succeessfull. However loved the idea of setting up a tank with these beautifull fish. The tank has been set up for about 3 months and is planted quite heavily and contains bogwood...
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