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We have 2 tanks with undertank heat pads (home-made). I suggest the longer cable laid out on top of the styrofoam so that it covers it as evenly as possible. You can then place the tank straight on the cable as long as the gaps between adjacent parts of the cable are small the glass will handle it without any problem assuming everything is perfectly flat. That is how we made our heat pads using electric blanket wire laid out on Pinex board. We didn't make grooves for the wire, the tank just sits on top. We have polystyrene under the Pinex for added insulation. This tank (1.2 x .5 x .5) has been running over 10 years now and never missed a beat (or leaked). It is important to place the tank on the cable without moving it sideways to prevent damage to the cable. heat contact with the glass is fine so heat losses are low. Ensure everything is well sealed for safety and run it off an RCD for added safety. Sharkey we did this cos it was cheaper, worked well and meant no hardware in the tank.

Probably planaria and harmless but unsightly. A result of over feeding usually.

I believe I have a CD of fish pics taken by Kelly Rennell - lotsa killies. I have no idea what fish they are though. Happy to send a copy to whoever.

Who has 100 posts? You should start your birthday news in a new thread debs

Helpful link. Thanks.

I don't think anynoe ever gets the flow claimed on the filter boxes The cloudiness will settle.

Why does he take so many pics of your fish? What's wrong with his?

Breeding banjos? Is that where ukeleles come from? :lol:

Vivarium or paludarium

The temp would have dropped slowly, the lack of filtration would have caused more problems. Covering the tank with a blanket, polystyrene or other material will have helped keep the heat in. Water changes would help as you could use warm water and it would help keep the pollution levels down while the filter was out of action.

Welcome Brad. If we ever visit the Gold Coast (and have been thinking about it) we will have to come and visit your shop 8)

My Africans do it too - often as part of a courtship ritual.

Hmm that sounds interesting! Wonder where they got the tabs from? Perhaps they know a friendly GP too. Mine loves getting the pills for me just so he can tell the hospital he needs them for his receptionist who has algae :lol:

Handbook of Fish Diseases by Dieter Untergasser. It is a TFH publication (TS-123)

When you reach that height you have to bear in mind 2 things; 1. Ease of reach 2. Lighting Cleaning a tank that deep is a pain. Anything over 45cm is harder for light to reach enough for plants. Has he thought of a tank with no lid? Then the plants can grow out the top and flower etc. Of course he would need to choose fish that didn't jump

Check out this thread http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/paradi ... t8239.html

I prefer to use darker substrates as the fish colour up better.

Not for those of us who work for a GP

True pearlyred. My tank is relatively lightly stocked and well planted with good filtration. I will also add that although the fish survive, and appear happy, they rarely breed so water changes are important if you want your fish to reproduce!

They are cold water fish. I think though, if they had survived, you would have had to separate them from the goldfish as they get aggressive. Fine white furry growth is often a sign of infection - often secondary, meaning it was a result of something else wrong. Have you tested the water for pH, ammonia, nitrates and nitrites? Often, if fish are living in less than optimum conditions they adapt but any new fish quickly succumb to the poor water quality. I would not have added more fish to the tank.

Welcome nickyboi. Perhaps we will see you in the chat room too. I have electric yellows too and love them.

Erythromycin (penicillin) is a prescription only drug.

Taking the readings when a problem arises helps determine the cause of the problem. I don't do them regularly otherwise. As to water changes. Since it was a week after the last water change this in itself will not have been the cause (and more fish would be affected). My tropical community is lucky if it gets 4 water changes a year!

My book asks; are the fish losing weight and show a sharp edge to the ridge of the dorsum? The body sinks in, the fish darkens in colour. The eyes can also sink in. If the answer is yes - probably affected with internal flagellates or worms. If the answer is no - TB or dropsy may be possibilities

Hmm might give it some thought