The breakdown of biological material in your tank could be a cause of this - I've seen this a few times with a few people, often comes down to...
When I first moved to Joburg I saw a lot for sale, for a good price. Almost got a small group. Looking at your pics, I'm sad I didn't. Glad yours...
Nope, not at all. They're predators that grow to 30cm, and very hungry ones too. Just a small oversight I forgot to mention... be aware of SA...
I don't think there is a big risk in Pietermaritzburg at all. In any water body, though, take precautions. There is more to worry about than just...
Bilharzia is a parasitic worm that causes disease in humans. You pick it up when you're messing around in freshwater in low-lying areas. It...
Guppies are very common, but the other species a lot less so. Which species of minnow are you referring to? Like white cloud minnows? I don't...
Hi there There are a handful of non-native fishes - particularly livebearers - that have either intentionally or unintentionally been released...
Thanks! Although I can imagine these aren't close to the high end strains I've seen and heard about. One day maybe! In my area, the water out...
Fry have, as expected, been falling out of the Endlers continuously. But the mollies... don't seem so keen. I did read that they're not as...
The game of "who to trust" is a tricky one in this hobby, because there is a lot of misinformation out there. Even well meaning pet stores and...
If you have access to clove oil, that would be ideal. That is just a case of overdosing on an anaesthetic, so in theory not distressing to the...
When in doubt with fish health, 8 times out of 10 your first step is keeping up water quality - throwing in an extra water change here and there...
Could I ask for a little more information, so we can perhaps pinpoint a cause? How long have you had this fish? And how long has the tank been...
With the way my work day goes, I figured I'd settle into easy-to-keep, forgiving fishes. These are some of the species I never had a chance to...
Hi all I'm looking for either microworm, banana worm, or vinegar eel cultures. Johannesburg area, but am happy to pay postage as well. Thanks,
I can imagine the sun kills anything else still alive in or on the rock. Natural disinfectant. Just soaking them in a bucket for a while can tell...
An easier way of going about this is to run a sponge filter in your main tank or sump, so it is always ready to go should a new fish arrive, or...
Funnily enough, I saw this play out two days ago. A bunch of kids came in as I was finishing my purchase at an LFS. They were asking "Where are...
I've seen this - well, other brands - being reviewed. Generally gets good praise, makes maintenance easier. One downside is that it can hinder...
Had a similar thought... like a leucistic balloon convict cichlid.
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