Navarre

Hmmm Now I think about it. Those people might have had Comp gold and Comp Blacks rather than Calvus. I might ask em...hmmm Sorry if thats a bum stear. Navarre

A Calvus are not on the import list. They used to be and I have knew a couple that brought some in. So there might be some around. However A Compresscips (sp) are on the list.........!

Hi Charlie, Just wondering a few things. Whats your stud fee? Is your dog proven? Does he have a correct mouth? Does he have current eye clearance? Does he have clear patellas? Have you discussed this with the person who breed him, to make sure that its ok you use a dog they bred at stud? Will you send your dog to me or do I have to travel my bitches to you? What health checks will you be making on the bitches? Will you be vetting any of the homes that the pups will be going to? Would you consider white or wholemeal when using this dog over other breads? Just wondering? Navarre

Hi Dixon, I have 2 cultures going. I have one outside in a large tub which has leaf litter on the bottom. Once every now and then I throw in a nana skin or something and teh daphnia comes and goes in winter and summer. The second culture I was given by a good friend in Auckland and I have that in a cold tank in my fish area. Its about 80 l and I have no mulm on the bottom but it dies build up there. I use old fish tank water to "feed" it and every few days I throw in some flake food. I have a light n this tankabout 16 hours a day and I harvest it daily. This is great for winter as they dont die off inside. I use a small fine net which you can dredge with or syphon into. Now and then when I feed my GBAs marow or the such teh left overs go in there 2. I have snails in teh inside tank but wish I didnt as the lay eggs all over the place. Happy to give you a starter if you want one HTH Navarre

dont mind teh thread being hijacked Better plan is ground control for fur and meat. That easy at $105 kilo fur is more expensive than wool per tone. Also 1080 disapears(lol) in h20 thats what we live on as do herps etc Anyway back to topic. Wish I was in AUckland in 2 weeks Pity that they will disappear in teh wild as they are critically listed Also Govt has shares in all sorts thats why Kiwi saver dropped 7 mil when the US housing market fell over. Pity about the archeys tho eh Maybe you could get some for the park LA? Navarre

My Mistake The fundraiser is in Auckland. Navarre

Ahhh DoC land That explains it. Long live 1080 eh. just enuff to kill possums then insects have enuff to sterilise ampfibs and birds and people But I am sure there might still be some there eh? LOL Anyway...back on topic eh

lol any suggestions Mark? Thanks Broms am awake. I knew that you have to have a C cat to keep Tuataras...lol Native snails...pffft... You could get funding to shift 1500 of them over 6 mths go to the area they are going to strip mine where they are biologially unique shift 1500 in 4 weeks and spend 5 months counting the 15000 that had to be left behind cause of the funding and then go back to your day job. Either way would be great to see you all at the recovery programme fundrasier on the 26th in Christchurch. Let me know if you want the details...Mark Ill accept your apologies in liue of some of that land you were talking about..lol was just wondering outloud really. Thanks anyway Nav

Does anyone have any spare? I would like to try and establish some of these. Navarre

Snake kid WHO state that your room should be a minium of 15 degs for it to be health. I dont have a heater and I have seen several tanks without one. Also I have seen tanks with and without lights. They dont sem to like the light..hmmm where have I heard that before? Anyway....Lights needed if you have real plants...maybe. Not for Newts. HTH Navarre

We are thinking of You and yours Mark Keep your head up and all the offers still stand Navarre

I can give you a starter for daphnia and micro worms if you need it Navarre

Leopard Geckos are here in NZ legally...lol They are very rare and very expensive...maybe. They come in many different colour morphs and can be kept overseas very cheaply. I would be happy to purchase some with you if you are keen in establishing a colony here in Christchurch. But then I am not so high on teh wait list and you woudl go on after me! I have a very good book on keeping them and the colour morphs if you would like to borrow it. There are also some good websites around Navarre

Thanks all. Didnt manage any photos tonight. remain fish is a little stressed but no bloat. have done 20-30% water changes over the day. Have done 4 of them now. Remaining fish kuhli, whips, blue rams all good. Thank you all for your help. Will do more water changes on the morrow and will then be looking for other options/fish I guess Navarre

Thanks for the advice. I have lost 4 of my 5 Red Pigeons. Will try get photos up. Had done 3 20% water changes and left filter nozzles up over water to increase airation. temp up at 28 deg mark but new water coming in has cooled that to about 26. This has been a long week. bugger it all. Nav

When I got up this morning found my Discus blaoted and floating on top of tank. I have not changed my routine or feeding. Discus all 12 cm plus and tank up and running for last 2 years Have.... Partial water change...will do more but water here is cold at this time of year Airation Plus plus Trimmed Plants way back to stop them getting caught and damaging skin if they have droped slime coat Any further advice would be greatly appreachiated. Navarre

Man you must be so relieved that it is all over and all are well...and she doesnt look like me...phew...me too. Anyway...well done...all the best to you all. Put it away now as you wont be able to afford any more. But keep up the good work :lol:

As I have said in the past. You can call her after me but please dont tell me she looks like me. I hope and prey she looks like her mum and doesnt take after her dad...lol Well done and congrats to you all. Cant wait for the photos. Nav

I have a juwel tank 350 l conrner unit. Great Quiet Easy to assemble bright and I havent upgraded lights easy to maintain HTH Navarre

Isnt there a saying some where that mis quotes Darwin. You know the one that suggests that the weakest perish and the strongest survive. But the original quotes say that neither the strongest nor the weakest survive only the most adaptable ... I must look that up. Navarre

Well thats a bit nasty throw away filter media. tho as it wasnt running might be saved depending on base of hand lotion water may not do trick of removing it. if its is silicon or petrolium based you may need a solvent of some sort. The chemists on here may be able to help with that. You may need to wipe everything with solvent and then use water. good luck Nav

Hmm I am not an expert here but I would think that these fish would compete for territory in a tank that small and then it woudl be war. Just a thought Navarre

Hi Mate I am no expert here and I stand to be corrected, but... I would black out the back and sides of your tank. Make sure that your water changes are maintained Put in a breeding cone or red brick /flower pot or something for them to spawn on. and finally keep everything you have got crossed...flat fish arent as easy as they seem but some have great success with them. Navarre

HI There, I might be coming down teh first week of September if that helps Give me a PM Navarre

Hi Spoon, I use a 3 kg cylinder to cook with. 2 adults cooking every night last about 3-4 mths. Hot water and heating is all depending on use so hard to estimate. but I will put it this way. If you dont want that house.....can I have it? Navarre