MarkLB

HTH

Hi Blake. Welcome aboard :bounce: :bounce:

Thanks Caryl, now I'll be drooling until Friday when I can get to a shop and buy some. I know it's too expensive but I can't help myself, I'm an addict 8) You're very lucky to get it for free and I'm a little bit envious :lol: I cook mine as Barrie and Navarre do....nothing but whitebait with egg to hold them together. Sorry Stella, it's a deliciously delicate flavour that I can't resist :oops: Very expensive fish food It's obviously a matter of taste and there's no accounting for that. I think it's one of those love it or loathe it kind of things.

What a generous offer Caryl, Grant and Bud I hear the menu's pretty good too

retina

Teach

You'll have to go again TTK. 'Engine' was the word before 'Steam'

Sparkling grape juice it is then But I'd be just as happy with a cup of tea

I'll see you and Grant for dinner, I'll bring the wine

usual

Steam

amino

Drilling

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Hi Maree welcome back :bounce:

Hi ellie&jase. I know next to nothing about Plecs but I do know that you're right, only male Bristlenoses have bristles. How big is your tank?

Cute as! Keep up the good work.

Nice fish....I'll have to get some one day 8) But more importantly, :bounce: HAPPY BIRTHDAY :bounce:

Thanks for sharing. We are indeed fortunate to live in such a beautiful country

Switch to WD40, the choice of the new generation :lol:

Hi beckyboo. I'm sorry but I don't know how long it may take to go away. You've probably done it already but if you haven't Google the disease and read as much as you can about it.

Nice work sandysme Very tidy 8)

You're welcome A small waterchange won't hurt, 25% maybe, and it would probably pay to warm the water to the same temp as the tank.

I think it's Gas Bubble Disease....have a look here, about half way down the page, there's a pic that shows similar blisters. Quote from the website linked above..."Gas Bubble Disease is caused by a sudden dramatic change in gas pressure in the aquarium. This can happen by changing too much water at one time or by adding cold water to the fish tank. Gas bubbles form in the fins and skin of the fish. The bubbles look like blisters and are very easy to see. The skin will crackle if you run your finger across it. If not treated in time, gas bubbles in the bloodstream will kill the fish. The treatment is to add alot of aeration to the aquarium. Lights should be left off to minimize stress. If you see alot of bubbles that have already popped, consider adding a general antibiotic to guard against secondary infection"