Algae Eater/bottom Feeders For Hard Water

and if this warm weather continues (forecast 28C here tomorrow) I'll be tempted to get in the tank with them. 

After the comment on another thread, just hope axolotls aren't like male livebearer fish! 

I have very thick hair and it's like wearing a blanket on top of my head at the moment  )

The disconcerting part is having fine hair and assuming all is well, then discovering that the parting is sore and sunburnt.

I've just rung the aquatic shop and asked if I can take the tiger barbs back because as a newbie fish keeper I didn't know they weren't a good idea and the girl said ' oh yes, they can be a bit vicious!!'  they are going back sunday. 

I had no idea I could do this until Sue said.  Once again, thank you

Can I get snails now, or how long will I need to wait before I do

As with most things in life, our fishkeeping knowledge is increasing all the time. It is not that long ago that the nitrogen cycle was not understood, and most books still do not mention fishless cycling. Most books do not mention properly the concept of matching fish to water type. The books I have looked at seem more aimed at people who want a living ornament.

Wait till you have some algae before getting snails. If you want nerites, I have never seen mine eat anything but algae, they don't touch cucumber/courgette for example. Though if you want Malaysian trumpet snails, you can get them now as they eat anything.