Recent content by jayp

Yes i've had the same with Nerites and my very soft water , black helmet snails have done much better

Filled , planted with hairgrass and moss balls cut in half to resemble stones (food for shrimp) im pleased with how its turned out

Thanks so much for the links , some brill ideas there, love the lighting link as well and prices are really good. Im just at odds with the wire thing so ive painted it for now to see how it looks and if upsets my OCD issues LOL Ive lacquered the copper fittings , going for shiny and modern as...

Thanks Ian , was wondering how to hang the transformer , that looks simple and effective

Oh thanks everyone, some great ideas there Ian M ….Yes am going to laquer the Copper Tucker90 …. The brackets were only 5 quid each off Ebay , they are nicely made , there maybe Superglue involved LOL Sparkyweasel … Love that flexible pipe , that's amazing I sort of want the wire to...

Light is up ….now need to think of a way to hide the light wire … its black and is annoying me already . The other wiring will be hidden once its finished

Brackets have arrived ...oh the joy. quickly turned to pain in my fixing up attempts. Why is nowt ever simple ? Marked , measured (twice) and drilled . Well what a F up that was , no matter how small the drill bit the holes end up like craters and the bodge begins. Could I find a rawlplug...

I’ve also gone with the modern vs old with an old style pendant light with a copper fitting and fabric wire! Love the light, and impressed with 1752 cottage reno ….hope your walls are better than mine !

My new project is underway ...im excited as been planning for ages I wanted a new tank that fit with the room , its an old 1930,s cottage type semi ive renovated over 30 years , lots and lots of paint stripping Finally getting it how ive always imagined with all the original stuff kept but with...

This is a really beautiful tank , love the floating rafts too , you must be really pleased

Alto, Can I ask your recommended feeding regime please ? Mine are always looking for food , I feed live food everyday from my pond, springtails, daphnia, anything else moving LOL But they still seem hungry, I also feed frozen mini bloodworm, mosquito larvae, Mysis and tubifex. They eat...

I will keep a look out in same LFS as they were kind enough to Quarantine them for me for 3 weeks Do hope iv'e got a pair !!

Merry Christmas all ….and a big thanks for everyone's contributions to this epic forum, ive so enjoyed the trials and success of all the aquarists on here jan

Thanks so much for that info Alto ive never kept them for that long before so im learning their behaviour etc …. tank still has some more plant coverage to grow in at the back , but the water is super for them. They do share with 4 Liquorice Gourami ...var. Linkeii but they ignore each...

TBH I thought they were males as they are such good colours and frequently display . Yes the tank has glass covers as ive lost gouramis before 60x45x45 Eheim pick up filter Temp 24 degrees Chihrio A series LED 40% water changes weekly …. rain water , re-mineralised with Discus minerals...