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Most recommend weekly (10%) or fortnightly (20%) water changes at which time you vacuum the gravel as well. This should keep your UGF happy. With HOB or canister filters, they need to be cleaned out when the water flow drops below 3/4 of its full output. Sponge filters, internal filters, or box filters with sponges or filter wool need to be cleaned when you can see the sponge or wool has gone black with crud.

Nice pics! Care for a little constructive criticism though? Hey, you did ask what we thought. Love the background. Did you make it yourself? If so, how? The rocks in the front are interesting shapes but are stacked evenly in similar little piles and the tank loses its 'natural' look because of this. I would break those piles into perhaps 2, one larger than the other to go for a more 'scattered' look. The little green blobs all over the background detract from the whole. I assume they are plastic plants? Of course, once the algae starts growing on the background it may all blend together so perhaps they will improve over time as the tank matures. Having said all that remember it is your tank and if you like it that is all that matters Love the fish by the way :lol: Looking good!

With proper regular maintenance neither ugf's or sponge filters are a problem.

None of these fish hide in wood or bark hidey holes so will be feeling shy with no plant cover. I have always found dwarf gouramis to be shy but others say they have found differently. :roll: Give them a few days. Don't feed them for 3 or 4 days then they will be sure to be hungry so will be more inclined to come out when you do feed them.

Well done Caper 8)

Anywhere that sells meat

I have run ugf's for years and never had a problem. I only ever used them on tanks around 2ft or smaller though.

Here is pic of a young lad's tank taken in Dunedin 2003 at the tank parade. I can't remember his first name but his surname was Payne (trying to give credit where credit is due)

He won't eat while he is guarding the eggs anyway.

What sort of fish (or coral) likes maple syrup?

a) no b) cut back how much you feed rather than stop c) get back into regular maintenance d) no need, but why not? You can always do with more fish e) you could if you want. Once you stop negleting the tank the worms will disappear

I have seen a number of tanks in old TVs and they look good. Just make sure it is well braced. A glazier will make whatever sized tank you need to fit the space. Don't forget you have to be able to access the tank.

Very possible!

Welcome Richelle. (She will need another tank as those discus grow Jude :lol: )

They aren't in shops very often. Better to contact Alan or caserole in here and join the killifish club

mum needs the chastity belt. Dad needs a vasectomy :lol:

I think it is the husband who needs to be replaced

That doesn't look like damage from something sharp. I have no idea what it is. Carp pox lumps are smaller, more rounded and white.

me too

Once the nutrients start building up you shuold find the plants send out new growth again.

5 or 6 is not old for a goldfish. They can live 30+ years

They shuold be fine with what you are giving them

Absolutely no idea Melanie but it doesn't sound good. Here's hoping it isn't catching!

They will also lose colour against light substrates or backgrounds as they try to blend in with their surroundings. That is why I rcommend dark gravel as the fish are more colourful.

I think hornwort is a Class B noxious weed.