Hey DH, thanks for the reply. The fish are doing great, everyone is eating real well except for the puffer, he is very active, just doesnt seem to be eating.
Have been reading about the nitro cycle and you are right about the nitrate, i dont think i have reached that point yet. Are there any bacteria addatives i can put in the tank to help speed things up a bit that you know of ? I am using water strait out of the tap after ageing it for a few days. Thanks for the comps. on the tank, I have been designing and building things for a living for about 20 years now, I can build just about anything, now I guess we will see if i can keep stuff alive !
I detect an accent in your speach, where are you from ?

Thanks again DH
Lee

wow, am amazed by the fact that your fishes doin' well. I mean that's great.

Once I broke the biological cycle in of my tank, with a 50% water change. Way too much at the time. I did a very deep research on a product made by Fritz. ( not the biggest and most known company out there, but their products are great).
They have a stuff cold Fritz- Turbo start.. Now that thing is something. It is nothing but pure live nitrifying bacteria. I introduced the solution to my tank, and the results were great. It kicked my water back where it was before in 2 days. They have to use overnight service, because the product has to be refrigirated. Very nice, and useful stuff. Do some research on it, and you'll see.

I'm originally from Hungary-Europe. That's why am a smart ass..lol.. Actually i'm not. It is just a disguise, so I can fool you all..:-)

Anyways.. We are here to help you, don't hesitate to ask anything you'd like to know. The reason I said what I said about the nit cycle ..that's a very long story, and there are some great articles about the whole cycle..

OK, I'm sleepy as hell, so i'm sorry but I'll check your response tomorrow... Good night,
Sonny

it may take more then a water change to correct a problem. use ro every time if you can.thanks your set up is sweet also ...goodluck
swp

if you can, put a divider in the middle of the tank, and net them out. if you trap them on one side it will be alot easier.

Agreed on wetwebmedia.com. I just discovered the other day, It was Snowboss' recommandation. WOW..great site. They answered my question in less than 4 hours.
Lee,
Not to worry, smartasses rule...lol...
Alright, let's watch American Gangster.. Then I'll shoot you all here:-)
Later guys,
DH