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livingart

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  1. We are looking for feedback on the new proposals from MPI on importing tropical fish etc into NZ http://www.mpi.govt.nz/news-and-resources/consultations/importing-ornamental-fish-and-marine-invertebrates-draft-ihs-and-draft-facility-standard/
  2. Yes they are a good tank and parts are readily available in this country
  3. It is the heat that draws them to the basking spot, i would keep both running if they are older than 6 months they may need replacing
  4. It is hard to tell from a blurry photo an exact cause of the fishes thinness, It maybe old age, worms, gut infection or a blockage.
  5. There are many species of killi and other fish that were previously bred in this country that are no longer on the list or were imported incorrectly under other names
  6. i used to breed both pulcher and brichardi also bred Aulonocara hansbaenschi / Red Shouldered Peacock
  7. I have been feeding these guys at the topof the tank and now i no when they are hungry https://youtu.be/hJHiLFz8Bh8
  8. A new coral database website still being added to. http://www.coralsoftheworld.org/page/home/
  9. Tips on setting up your fish tank. https://kiwiliving.nz/pets/tips-for-setting-up-a-home-aquarium https://kiwiliving.nz/media/982/4980698807001
  10. You will probably move the algae with it as even the water may carry spores
  11. It should be okay but for peace of mind you could put a [piece of plywood under it cut slightly bigger than the base of the tank
  12. I have used it in the past on Java Fern and also to attach corals in the marine tank.
  13. This is one of many on the net http://www.guppies.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=71&Itemid=70 NZ bred guppys http://www.guppies.co.nz/
  14. what size are your overflow pipes, i run the 12,000 with 2 25mm overflows pipes to sump
  15. Waikato, Auckland and Hawkes Bay clubs trip to Napier to have an overnight stay at the National Aquarium. This event was organised by the Waikato Aquarium Society.
  16. run at least 25mm piping, and yes incase you need to go bigger
  17. Get a 38mm drill and put a minimum of 25mm bulkhead in
  18. Yes i usually take in tubing and water pump also so they can test it
  19. 1hp should quickly show a drop in temp on the outlet refrigeration repair place, i use sub zero here in tauranga
  20. Where did that year go, must have been having fun
  21. Stray voltage, lighting? Electric Eel?
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