Wednesday, November 23, 2005

More about my tank

I managed to solve the algae problem with this fella - a gold spotted pleco. He impressed me from day one, took away the green carpet on the tank wall within 2 days. The driftwood looks pretty polished now too.














By the way, here is my tank's Specification:
Volume: 10L
Current pH: 7.4 (was around 6.4 when started)
Temperature: 29C (I don't really trust the strip termo though)

Constructor: Eric (you can call him for your tank job, quote my name for discount)
Plant: Java Moss, Wendelov Fern
Fish Population:
1 yellow female Guppy waiting for mate
7 neon tetras
(theme: snow white and the 7 drawfs)
1 featherfin squeker
1 gold spotted pleco (don't know the actual name)

What's so good about it:
>1 month old tank, small but stable, no casualties since day 3 of inception. Love the driftwood - plenty of hiding space for everyone.

Thursday, November 03, 2005

Looking for Siamese Algae Eater


I am looking for a Siamese Algae Eater like the one on the left. Let me know if you know where I can get one. Don't mistake it for the Flying Fox.. but I don't know how to tell them apart.
Why I need it:
1. Algae problem - 2 types
2. He's supposed to be efficient
3. Small size for my small tank (10L only)
Below is what I have (let me rephrase - looks like what I have) now..the shop labelled it as a Cory but I don't think it is..This is a picture of a Featherfin Squeaker. Mine (whatever) is about 7cm long now.. clings upsidedown under the driftwood most of the time. He cleans the bottom pretty well for the leftovers but hardly leaves home.

Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Koh Samui, 05/11/27 - 12/1


Yup, yet another annual vacation.
What is planned besides what's top on the list:
PADI Diver Certification
Spa
Sun-tanning
... not expecting much from what I see from the website/brochure since I am not very keen on monkey and elephants.
I miss the dates for the full moon party.. but what the heck.. I'll have a half moon one.