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I've also added some frogbit to the mix, we'll see how that fares. I'm not holding out much hope for most of the plants to make it past September, but hopefully they'll thrive through the summer months. I'm planning on introducing some fish once the water warms up a bit - White Clouds are a definite ...

I've recently picked up some half whisky barrels and decided to give them a new life as mini outdoor ponds by lining them with pond liner. Living in Scotland, I'm no stranger to the unpredictable weather - warm days followed by chilly nights.

I'm keen to try out some of my aquarium plants in these ...

No I'm not, I'm actually in the US, which is why I mentioned Wetspot out of Portland and other US-based retailers, but I'm curious, are there any good options in the UK for buying aquarium plants and fish?

I'm guessing you've got a pretty rocky setup in that tank of yours, but honestly, the more hiding spots your fish have, the better they'll feel. African cichlids, right? I'm assuming no plants in there. You might want to try covering the top with some water lettuce or something to cut down on the ...

When people discuss dirt in aquariums, they're often referring to a nutrient-rich layer, such as compost, placed beneath gravel or sand.

If you're looking for a filler, several options could work - sand or gravel, for instance. However, I'd recommend something inert, as the eco complete already ...

I'm not sure I see the point in combining eco complete with dirt. Eco complete is supposed to provide all the necessary nutrients to the plant roots, so adding dirt seems like overkill to me. Unless, of course, you're looking for a cheaper alternative to buying a second bag of eco complete.

Yeah, I think that's probably it. I've no experience with breeding Africans myself, so can't offer much in the way of advice, but the symptoms you've described do sound like a holding female.

I've got my outlet nozzle pointing in a similar direction, slightly towards the back wall. A spray bar could be a good solution to dissipate the flow from the pump. In my tank, I've got a lot of floating plants covering about half of it, which probably helps to break up the flow, especially in the ...

She's only been in the small tank for about a week, I think. If she's happy, I'd leave her alone for now and focus on feeding her up - it's worth a shot. Reintroducing her to the established tank could be a challenge, especially since all the other fish have already staked their claim. It's a bit ...

Val's been a breeze for me, despite having pretty soft water. I've grown it for years with no issues, actually it's been the opposite, it's done great.