Oh they're sweet, aren't they, ColinB? I was looking at them here the other day, but I was put off having any of the barb family because I read somewhere that they can be nippy! I thought they might take exception to my guppies when I get them. Please put a piccie of them up though...I'd love to see them. I agree that a section to show your tanks and new fishy arrivals would be great. I'm sure when I eventually get mine I will still have a zillion questions about their health and well-being.
I don't know if my tank is progressing any quicker than yours, Jesnon.....I'm a long way off still, I suspect. I did have a bit of a false start when I had to empty it all away after my bogwood leached yucky brown everywhere! I'm quite pleased with my plants, they seem to be doing well and a few of them have new growth after I gave them a haircut! In hindsight, I wouldn't have had gravel in my tank, just sand. I have put quite a large swathe of sand in the tank because I read that my little panda corys (when I get them!) might hurt themselves on gravel. I'm really chuffed with how the sand looks. The things I love the most though, are my moss balls. I have called them 'Moss Bros', those 'oldies' amongst us will perhaps remember the gents outfitters!
Really disappointed yesterday, we went to go to the large fish store about 40 minutes away....and about 15 minutes in to the journey we got a puncture! The stupid car only had one of those ridiculous skinny tyres as a spare, so big day out to fish shop had to be aborted. I won't be able to go now until next week.
Do any of you keep an eye on the forum at weekends? I only ask in case my water tests throw up anything scary!