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by Journeyman
Wed Jun 04, 2025 12:32 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: setting up a gorgonian tank
Replies: 11
Views: 108

Re: setting up a gorgonian tank

I've had luck with Purple Ribbon Gorgonians in my tank. They're pretty chill but need stable params. What salt mix are you using?
by Journeyman
Sat Mar 15, 2025 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can i keep a red dwarf gourami in my tank?
Replies: 4
Views: 6157

Re: Can i keep a red dwarf gourami in my tank?

Thanks for the heads up, I think I'll leave it for now. I might just add a couple more otos instead, I picked up three on Friday but that's all the shop had at the time.
by Journeyman
Sat Mar 15, 2025 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can i keep a red dwarf gourami in my tank?
Replies: 4
Views: 6157

Can i keep a red dwarf gourami in my tank?

I've got a 125-litre aquarium that I think is pretty much fully stocked. My current stock includes 6 black phantom tetras, 10 harlequin rasboras, 10 green neon tetras, and 8 glowlight tetras. I've also got 3 otocinclus for some algae control. I was thinking of adding a small gourami - either a red ...
by Journeyman
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can i keep a red dwarf gourami in my tank?
Replies: 4
Views: 1299

Re: Can i keep a red dwarf gourami in my tank?

Thanks for the heads up, I think I'll leave it for now. I might just add a couple more otos instead, I picked up three on Friday but that's all the shop had at the time.
by Journeyman
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can i keep a red dwarf gourami in my tank?
Replies: 4
Views: 1299

Can i keep a red dwarf gourami in my tank?

I've got a 125-litre aquarium that I think is pretty much fully stocked. My current stock includes 6 black phantom tetras, 10 harlequin rasboras, 10 green neon tetras, and 8 glowlight tetras. I've also got 3 otocinclus for some algae control. I was thinking of adding a small gourami - either a red ...
by Journeyman
Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dosing: best practices and guidelines
Replies: 4
Views: 1628

Re: dosing: best practices and guidelines


Honestly, I think any of these products are overkill. Once a tank is cycled, you've already got all the bacteria you need, so there's no point wasting your money on 'bottled bacteria' products.

I mean, I was looking at the Maidenhead Aquatics website and it says these products are for ...
by Journeyman
Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dosing: best practices and guidelines
Replies: 4
Views: 1628

dosing: best practices and guidelines

I'm starting to think that some of the product amounts we add to our tanks are a bit over the top. I'm currently using Aqua Care Bio Boost, and the instructions for maintenance say to use half a cap full per 10 litres of water. My tank is 125 litres, but let's say I account for the gravel, wood, and ...
by Journeyman
Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question for sSjay
Replies: 2
Views: 756

Re: A question for sSjay

Another product I'm not sold on, won't be adding it to my shopping list.
by Journeyman
Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question for sSjay
Replies: 2
Views: 756

A question for sSjay

Dr Tim's Aquatics is worth looking at. Waste Away Time Release Gel, in particular.