How old is your equipment? I don't have that model, but I haven't had that problem yet. Hope it comes right.
Could you update your location on your profile, or at least give an indication which area of SA you'd prefer to do this trade within? Thanks!
In theory, they'd only be a risk to baby shrimp, since they don't get large enough to pose any real risk to adult shrimp. The problem lies in the...
The photo isn't very clear, but it doesn't look like a catfish to me. Looks a lot more like a bumblebee goby (Brachygobius sp.) to me. Any chance...
Off the bat I can tell you the 170 litre isn't suitable for the arowana, and won't last you long. I suggest looking for a larger tank soon, or...
+1 on Tetra Prima. Floats a little, then sinks. Good formulation for general feeding. Ocean Nutrition makes flakes that seem to be excellent...
It probably will kill them, so would a fresh rinse and soak of fresh water, multiple times. Remember, you don't just want to kill them. You want...
An additional note - most sea sands are comprised mainly of broken up shells and corals, as well as broken up rocks. Depending on the composition...
Lucky you didn't get caught! Some beach authorities are not happy with their sand being taken. Rinsing is the way to go. Bear in mind that the...
@Pezulu - there are a handful of species that one might call hillstream loach, or confusingly, a butterfly pleco. All in the family Balitoridae....
Black streaks on fins may be indicative of ammonia burns, which may mean that your tank has not fully cycled yet. The best way to keep up with...
Spot on. The pictured fish is a hillstream loach, from Asia.
Good day Nitrite shouldn't really be present in a fully cycled tank, at least if it is, it'll be in minuscule amounts. However, your tank can go...
Looks very good, even with the cloudiness about. Be sure to stock your tank nice and slowly, to allow your system to adapt to the extra bioload...
Let us know if you need anything, I'm sure someone can help you out. Welcome and enjoy your stay. Regards,
I'm sorry to hear that, it's a tough lesson to learn. But I hope your next few will live fuller lives. Good luck. Regards,
What kind of cichlids? There are over 1500 species found across three continents, living in many, many different environments. As a general...
I'm glad to see stuff like this taking off in the country. I hope it has great attendance. Please be sure to share photos of the proceedings for...
Looks much better. Especially the extra space up front, where your schools can use the open spots as they need. All that it needs are some...
@Reedfish Insects of Southern Africa by Scholtz & Holm was pretty much my insect bible. It's incredibly comprehensive, but if I remember...
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