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Thanks for those comments. I think I will talk to the lfs about whether they would be able to take back a couple of angel fish when they are older if there are problems (if I don't have a bigger tank by then!). I'll look into the danios also. What do others keep with their angel fish? MCT

Hi all I haven’t been posting much recently as I am now working full-time (& hubby doesn’t like me to be on the computer ALL night). My son’s little tank is doing well with only the loss of one glowlight tetra that jumped out of the bucket during the move from Gisborne. As we are now settle in to our new home in Taupo it is time to reset up my daughter’s tank since she lost her last goldfish in an algae bloom while we were away at Christmas. My daughter is now interested in angel fish but I am wanted advice on whether the tank would be suitable for them. I am concerned that it may be too small. The tank is 500mm high, 750mm long and 300mm depth (a little over 100 litres). Is this too small for four angel fish, six corys, a bristle nose and six small tetras? Any opinions and suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks MCT

You sound like such a softie! Good on you for taking in those poor goldfish. They will love a pond, especially if they are comets. I have kept leopard fish. These are small like mountain minnows but are livebearers. Some fry would survive with plenty of cover. If you go tropical, it only takes a heater and for a tank that size it would cost very little (especially through the summer!). Keep us updated whatever you decide to do. MCT

I look forward to when you find your camera! I'm sure it's much tidier though. Well done. MCT

Thanks, supasi. That was a worthwhile read. MCT

Welcome along! I am also here as a result of my children's fish tanks. Once we finally get moved and settled I might even get one of my own! MCT

Does some of the water get caught in the stone garden in the corner? :-? Perhaps some guttering at the bottom of the fence to channel it back to your pond would work. Hope you can get it sorted. It looks great! MCT

I'm glad he likes the pond. With lots of weed to hide in and lots of space he should grow quickly. Best of luck! MCT

Hi Lani How long have you had your fish? If it is only a few weeks the fish could be experiencing some of the effects of the bowl cycling. You may require daily water changes for a while to reduce the amounts of toxins in the water while the tank bacteria catch up with the fish waste. Reducing feeding will help also. MCT

Welcome along! I hope you can find a way to get a bigger tank so you don't have to give them away! MCT

Welcome along! Your tank sounds like it has a nice mix of inhabitants. Good luck with getting plants! MCT

Welcome along! Asking questions before you get your fish is a great start for your new tank inhabitants. I'm sure you will love having goldfish. The two main things to think about have already been mentioned - plenty of tank per goldfish and good filtration so that they can grow nice and big! Best wishes MCT

Welcome along! Interesting pictures! MCT

Welcome along! Good luck with the CO2! MCT

Welcome along! How long have you had your tank? MCT

A tank cycle can be hard on fish. A water change will certainly help. 8) Your local fish shop may be able to test for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate for you so you can see where you are in the cycle. A tank is cycled when ammonia and nitrite readings are zero and nitrate readings are showing. You may need more water changes to look after your fish until this happens. Good luck and let us know how things go. MCT

Welcome along! I love betta also. My son has one called the Blue Baron! He lives with a shoal of glowlight tetras and a bristlenose catfish. Are yours with any other fish? MCT

Welcome along! Good luck with the rest of your studies. MCT

Welcome along! What are you keeping apart from guppies? MCT

I don't see much TV. SOG? MCT

Welcome along! Don't just tease us with descriptions. We want pictures! MCT

Welcome along! Good luck with the new tank! MCT

I know that ammonia poisoning can cause black edges on the fins. There is a good chance that the problems were caused by them living through the tank cycle. I think red in the fins can result from the nitrite rise. With water conditions now good and the tank cycled they will hopefully recover. MCT

Welcome along! I look forward to hearing more from you! MCT

Welcome along! I look forward to hearing more from you (and seeing pictures of your tank!). MCT