alanmin4304
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When growing out young discus many people have bare tanks and do daily 50% water changes
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fertilizing plants and growing out discus are not compatable.
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Millimeters (about 3 ft by 18inches by 18inches).
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Just stay away from my breeders. There are some on trademe.
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I wouldn't want to breed enough ants to feed one.
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But only approved for marine or freshwater tropicals--not plants.
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I scored 8
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African Grey Parrots---mensa types.
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When growing plants emersed I use 50/50 growlux and soft white. There are plenty of combinations that will work and it just becomes a matter of personal preference.
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Thats the right stuff
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Mbd can also be caused by feeding foods (usually the wrong greens) that can block the utilisation of calcium
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I don't think you will get it from a pet shop. A very strong oxidizing agent good for making bombs and processing class A drugs. I think it might be used as an animal treatment--horses I think
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What are you doing to get the barthii that red? It used to be called double red but it has never been red like that for me. Lovely plant.
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I haven't come accross any matai floor boards around this way--heart rimu, black tawai and kauri. Matai was used for window sills and door steps around here.
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There are plenty of houses being demolished that are built from rimu which is not treated, and plenty being repaired from leaky old pinus that is not treated.
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skitterish fish in tank 18 inches above floor level
alanmin4304 replied to jamie1942's topic in Technical
I have a set up like that and have not had a problem with fish getting skittish. It will be because it is a bare tank and they are breeding (mine was well planted). Put paper or something over the bit where they see you but be careful when you go to have a sneaky look. They can bahave like they are on "P" when breeding sometimes. -
Or water, or sewerage for weeks. We like ours because we can cook on it as well with no power. LPG is dearer than electricity. Easy to get wood--you just start chopping up the neighbouring houses.
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When they first came out there was a rush to install them and the next year there was a rush to remove them because the fans made a lot of noise. I understand they have now improved that but I still don't like the fact that they need power to run the fans so no power no fire. They do throw a lot of heat. I and a friend are in the process of splittng a logging truck and trailer of logs for the log fire. That warms you twice.
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I have a cage outside which I put them in to in the summer when it is warm and instead of basking in the sun they usually try to hide in the shade.
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They are better looking with their gear on
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Planting Hungarian Yellow (wax) chilli seeds
alanmin4304 replied to fish_fingers's topic in The Off Topic Fishroom
I was given some seeds from a vietnamese lady and they were very little and very hot. Trouble was it took an awful lot to make a bottle of sauce. -
With beardies being Strain they need some assistance. Many do not recognise standing water so I put them in a plastic container and feed them crickets (they can be bity little darlins) then when consumed I spray them with warm water and let them sit for about 20 minutes. This prevents them from getting dehydrated.
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In most cases nitrate is not a problem and in my view the consistant conditions created by an automated water change system are a big advantage. Most problems are caused by rapid and large changes to water chemistry so you need to do very regular and reasonably sized water changes to avoid that.
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Welcome and enjoy your time here.
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Planting Hungarian Yellow (wax) chilli seeds
alanmin4304 replied to fish_fingers's topic in The Off Topic Fishroom
We are the same down here. In a glasshouse would be OK. I grew a few different sorts but then found I could get a one pound jar of pickled Tai chillis for a few dollars.