Recent content by RyBamJo

thanks mate, maybe the below? Iron Silicate (Medium) J Blast Blasting Slag Abrasive media

Was wondering if anyone in the UK has managed to find an alternative to "Black Diamond Blasting Sand" that most people in the US use? I can't seem to find any black sand in the UK that isn't the super expensive decorative stuff. Any suggestions?

Had her for a few months and got some good colour coming up now!

Plan at the moment is to leave the 4FT alone as its developing quite well and split out once some (if any aggression develops). Will also see when they are fully grown about moving the larger fish over, namely the Severums and Bichir. The tank I'm getting next week is coming with 2 Oscars that...

Yeah next step for me once the grow out is to split them across the 4ft Tank the 125 I'm getting next week!

I am collecting a 5x2x2 mid-next week so I'll be splitting the fish across the 2 tanks once they are slightly larger but still have a decent amount of time before I think they will get too large for that 4ft! Thanks for the information about the species!! I had no idea which Geo it was and same...

Live plants will help with removing some of the nitrates from your tank so will help with balancing the tank and well worth looking into! One thing I would suggest (which is hard) is refrain from buying the first fish you like because you may find after 2-3 visits to the pet shop you want...

I loved the look of those but I never see them locally to me!! Plastic plants for now unfortunately :D

My second tank is the same size its a great little tank to start with! Perfect size for some interesting fish and aquascaping mixed with a decent water dilution to help beginners get into the hobby with not much difficulty! Send some photos over once you have everything scaped how you like it!

Hey, just enjoy it! Learn as much as you can and aim to be more knowledgable and better than the day before and you will do just fine! What size is the tank you went for?

Hi Guys, As referenced in my previous post I will be starting a new thread to show my 4FT American Cichlid tank, enjoy! Stocking is currently below: - Gold Severum - Green Striped Severum - Nicaragua Cichlid - Geophagus (not 100% sure what species to please let me know!) - Jack Dempsey -...

Hi All, Apologies for lack of updates life took over and never managed to find the time to come back and update this thread! Good news is I've had the tank up and running for a while and had little to no issues apart from 1 hiccup while I was away on holiday and a friend was looking after the...

Great thanks, Appreciate the tips!

Thanks guys, I will be sure to keep an eye on them all and scape the tank with plenty of sight line breaks and caves etc. Does the evidence lean itself towards them having less aggression issues if they are raised together as juveniles or in general does it not matter too much and more down...

Ahh okay, I see, in which case I think I am sticking with Central Americans (not going for the Oscar as I think I would want a 6ft tank as a minimum really). I am definitely getting a JD so the Firemouths and Salvinis are okay? Out of curiosity, does it matter much in terms of water parameters...