hello its all new to me

[Aqualung]

You're right about the pleco needing a bigger tank. Same with the clown loaches. If you can't get a bigger tank ASAP then I'd suggest returning them and getting fish that are more suitable to the tank size.

Did you do a fishy or fishless cycle? Do you have a water test kit?

 

[file28]

did a fish cycle with no probs tested regular at local store
the loaches are still quite small
abigger tank is in the pipeline as is another in the near future

 

[file28]

sorry but yes we do have test kit also

 

[Kasakato]

What does the test results say?

 

[file28]

nitrates ok
ph 6.8-7.0
water changed @25% every 8 days
all stock seem healthy and feeding well
flake and occasional bloodworm for the barbs
algae wafers for the pleco and the loaches allthought the loaches take flake as well

 

[Kasakato]

Do you have ammoina, nitrite, and nitrates? "ok" doest tell me much. Can you plese get an exact number? Also what kind of test kit is it? (Brand name)

 

[file28]

test kit-aquarium pharmaceuticals(uk)
p.h.-6.9
nitrate,nitrite,ammonia,chlorine and chloramines treated with Kordon-amquel+
local store also does a free test for all when we visit which is usually weekly,they are very friendly and helpful
"Moreton Park Garden Center" Chirk

 

[Kasakato]

Do you test for ammonia, nitrite, nitrates? If you don't have a kit for these three I would strong advise you to get one.

 

[file28]

thank you for the advice will follow it up
many thanks
phil