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by Sparkle
Sun May 04, 2025 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Urgent: Saving my fish!
Replies: 11
Views: 41

Re: Urgent: Saving my fish!

Are they gasping? Could be parasites. Have you noticed any flashing or clamped fins?
by Sparkle
Thu Mar 27, 2025 3:49 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: best substrate for cory catfish
Replies: 9
Views: 4636

Re: best substrate for cory catfish

Another thought's just occurred to me - how long do those lights actually last? Mine are probably a year old now, so could they be past their prime and due for replacement?
by Sparkle
Thu Mar 27, 2025 3:17 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: best substrate for cory catfish
Replies: 9
Views: 4636

Re: best substrate for cory catfish

Thanks for all your responses.

I'll try and give a bit more info about my current set-up, in case there's another cause for the problems I'm having.

My tank is 150L, been set up for just over a year now. I've got 2 x 30 watt T8 bulbs, one 7500K and one more pink one that's designed for plants ...
by Sparkle
Wed Mar 26, 2025 5:15 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: best substrate for cory catfish
Replies: 9
Views: 4636

best substrate for cory catfish

Hi everyone,

First time posting here, all the way from New Zealand.

I've been thinking about switching from my current sand substrate to Caribsea Eco-Complete. I've read some great reviews and I'm hoping it'll give my plants a boost. Despite using root tabs and liquid fertiliser, they're not doing ...
by Sparkle
Wed Mar 26, 2025 7:42 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Identifying a mysterious issue with my frogspawn coral
Replies: 7
Views: 5216

Re: Identifying a mysterious issue with my frogspawn coral

You're clearly at your wit's end with this tank. I think it's time to consider separating that coral from your clowns - they've been hosting in it for a while, and it's probably taking a toll. Getting a big BTA could be a good distraction for them, and give your Frogspawn some peace.
by Sparkle
Wed Sep 04, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Getting rid of unwanted moss
Replies: 8
Views: 2614

Re: Getting rid of unwanted moss

I've had good luck with Christmas moss in my tanks, it's been pretty low maintenance.