Fishnoob

I have thought about getting some cardinals, would they school with the neons? I feel sorry for the little beggars now theres only four of them left! My bad streak seems to be over now! Im pretty fastidious when it comes to water changes and quality but having difficulty as we have shifted premises a few months back and the water quality here is aweful! But thanks for all the help much appreciated!

Thanks penguinleo, Sorry when I said plump i mean he didn't shrivel up like the other two, his body still looked nice and healthy! But this dropsy you mention, can that come and go without doing any harm? I have noticed somtimes one or two may get a little big round the belly but its usually after feeding time so i have put it down to being greedy! i haven't seen it for awhile!

I have heard alot about neon tetras being problematic, i had no troubles with mine until the last few days where i've had four die in four days! the first and third ones to die have kind of been shrivelled up looking like an egyptian mummy when they died and their bodys were curled up one way or the other, the fourth whom died today was extremely healthy looking tho, nice bright colours and plump body! The second one to die, well couln't say about him, his body still has not been discovered yet??? is the dreeded neon disease? They have all been healthy looking, and seem to be schooling and darting about happily, but every day i have got home another one has bitten the dust, Ive only got four let so here's hoping!!! Sorry bout the long post

Cheers for the warm welcome! Would be great to meet with some of the locals down this way sometime

Hey all, Im new to the world of aquariums, I have a small 60ltr tank with a couple of dwarf gourami's, a few Black widow tetra's and a also some neons! Ive had my tank for 5 months now and must say im hooked (mind the pun)! Must say this site seems to have some great people with plenty of sharing goin on! Keep it up!