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Just noticed that someone had turned the socket off which had the multi-plug adapter to this tank and the water is stone cold. The plec is still ok but both barbs have sunk and are belly up. However, although I can't see any discernable gill movements, they both still look shiny and clear eyed. I'm hoping they are just unconscious from hypothermia, so i've turned the tank back on, the heater is only the size of a thick pencil so it should warm the tank very slowly, I don't want to shock them if there is any chance of them coming round.

Blimey bobi, hard luck on that one. It's the only way you learn by stuff happening, a bit disappointing at times but you learn fast. Fascinating hobby and suddenly one tank isn't enough and you want to breed some.......and so it goes on. Keep at it.

I once mixed my fish and I've learnt from my experience.

I left 3 fish fingers and 2 fish cakes in the freezer. Next day, there was just 3 fish fingers.

Then I remembered I had the fish cakes for supper.

I did actually keep fish. I use to buy them from the pet shop that was on Conway Street. The Pet Shop is demolished now of course. I go home with 4 Black Mollies and the next day there be loads of small black fry's swimming about frantically trying to escape from being eaten by their parents. Those were the days! (late 1980s)

Think the barbs have pegged it. Still belly up 7 hours after turning the tank heater back on. On the up side, the plec is still fine and now I can pick and choose what goes into the tank next cos there are no aggressive types in there. Still sad though

sorry to hear this bobi mate. at least the plec survived like. could have been alot worse. what pleco is it bob ? not sure if ive asked u this before ? :S

My common brown bristlenose's have bred and the male is fanning his eggs in his cave as we speak. look to be at least 100 egg's in there like so should have alot of BN's for sale in a month or 2 if any1's interested. gunna put a few more caves in today and tomorrow to hopefully get the other female going. keep u all updated.

Mine's a common plec Hypostomus plecostomus. He is as happy as Larry since his tank was vacated. His markings have become more distinct, his fins are up and he has been swimming round like a mad thing. Might leave him like that for a while to see if he remains happy, if so I'll let him have the tank to himself, if he starts sulking I might buy another plec but I don't know how to sex them.

Mine yesterday was a Haddock and the batter was lovely too, homemade.

Bought 7 guppies on the spur of the moment, 2 males and 5 females, one is pregnant. Looks like the plec will be getting a lot more neighbours soon.

Just bought some fish to put in my aquarium today! Was so happy, but the attraction has now worn off.

I was going to post something similar but you beat me to it!

got some baby bristlenose's available if anyone wants any.

baby bristlenose's

They all look quite rare Violet? Where did you get them from?

Sorry Rickie

I'd love a couple but my tank is now swarming with baby guppies after two broods appeared within a month of buying the fish. I was warned they breed like mad but this is ridiculous. They are fit and growing really quickly for now, dunno what to do with them when they outgrow the tank, there's about 20 or so in there with only 3 remaining adults (one male, two females) and the plec.

You could see if your local pet shop could sell them on for you (if you get too over crowered)not sure how they work, if they buy them off you or sell them for you, could become a regluar thing if your fish keep breeding like mad lol