Freshwater Rot zones in the bottom gravel Hello, first of all, 15 trumpet snails would be very few - possibly there are many more of them in the aquarium without being noticed! Regardlessly, the rot zone should be checked... Show complete answer
Freshwater Technical equipment How to change the filter felt of a sera air membrane pump Hello, the rubber stopper is only plugged in and can be lifted with a little screwdriver (or the like). It works in the same way for the smallest model (sera air 110 plus) of the... Show complete answer
Freshwater Invertebrates Fish as snail removers? Hello, I can only urgently advise against adding fish as "snail killers"! It usually concerns Clown Loaches and various pufferfish species. These fish are entirely unsuitable for... Show complete answer
Freshwater Fish Fish have scratches Hello, it sounds as if the Hoplosternum got "in the way" of the Thorichthys meeki (possibly those were breeding or preparing to do so?) and got attacked. The description - uneven... Show complete answer
Freshwater Fish Questions about stocking a new 200 liter aquarium Hello, there are no objections against the species, however 8 Platies and Guppies each are rather a lot, and the livebearers will also multiply quickly within a short time. 2/3 are... Show complete answer
Freshwater Technical equipment Is it sufficient to only agitate the surface but not aerate the water? Hello, yes, this is completely alright. The main amount of oxygen is absorbed by the surface and not by aeration - however, the surface is also somewhat increased by bubble... Show complete answer