Hello Again

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 22 Jul 2007, 16:58

Im back!

After a very long time, i decided id check in on you guys!

Sadly, my trsted 60cm X 30cm X30cm tank has pretty much deteriorated. The plants have been wiped out by some mysterious algae, and im therefore left with 3 zebra Danios, and 5 'yellow banded Moenkhausia, in an almost bare tank, that i wouldnt even deem suitable for a quaranteen tank. Im hoping to give my tank a boost of life again soon though, as soon as i get a job. (I used to be one of the youngest members on here, but at 16, somones probably stolen the title away from me!)

So, ill keep posting and giving what aquarium knowledge i have (I havent forgotten a thing

) until i can revitalise my tank, then ill be here with a flood of questions for you all!

Thanks,
Ollie

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 22 Jul 2007, 21:36

Nice to have you back.

I think a "good clean" (to get rid of the algae), a large water change, and some time to settle down. Then add some new plants and do regular water changes. Once the plants have settled a bit (a couple of weeks or so), you can start adding new fish.

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Mats

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 23 Jul 2007, 09:18

I was hoping you'd speak in this thread

I think that sounds like a good idea, ill do that as soon as i find myself a job. Until then, i guess theyre just going to have to entertain themselves in that empty space!

Ah well, at least theyve got snails for company

racoll · Post by **racoll** » 23 Jul 2007, 11:05

Welcome back.

If I were you I would take the fish to the LFS, strip the tank down, sterilise and start again from scratch.

Perhaps try a new biotope or theme, but something simple and easy to maintain.

At your age its easy to be distracted and not pay the tank the attention it deserves

There are a couple of tips on avoiding algae in my Fishkeeping Basics article HERE

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 23 Jul 2007, 13:13

Welcome back - nice to see someone local!!!

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 23 Jul 2007, 17:44

Cheers Racoll, Its always good to re-study the basics

bronzefry · Post by **bronzefry** » 23 Jul 2007, 20:18

Welcome back!

Amanda

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 26 Jul 2007, 11:01

racoll wrote:Welcome back.

At your age its easy to be distracted and not pay the tank the attention it deserves

You got that right.
Really, i need something thats not going to mind not being fed every day ( I know it sounds like neglect, butplease, dont phone the RSPCA

)