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there is an expectation from joe public that when they go into a petshop that they are dealing with someone who knows what they are talking about there are many people working in pet shops in nz i think we have a small % of the total giving advice on here

will get publicity but may open up a can of worms

i would say to approach this with caution as one oof the requirements of the act could be applied to all fish kept in tanks Key features of the Act include: Obligation to care for animals While penalties for ill-treatment of animals are still featured, there is greater emphasis on prevention. This is done by clearly establishing the obligations of those responsible for the care of animals. The needs of animals take note of the internationally recognised five freedoms: proper and sufficient food and water adequate shelter the opportunity to display normal patterns of behaviour physical handling in a way which minimises the likelihood of unreasonable or unnecessary pain or distress protection from, and rapid diagnosis of, any significant injury or disease. These obligations are qualified, however, as the needs in each individual case are assessed according to what is appropriate to the species, environment and circumstances of an animal.

hi T Rex you may need to start this through your local affiliated club and then go through the process the SPCA is a national organization taking a stand against abusive practices concerning animals the animal welfare act covers fish as well http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/legislat ... /index.htm

puffer fish i have had had swim bladders most regulate gases in it through the bloodstream

congrats to all those voted in well done jennifer

catastrophe

been there done that i am hoping it is not harder than raising seahorses been doing my research start of cabinet to keep it in something to hold the phyto bottles the bottles, to be sterilised yet cricketman drank them all stand for BBS syringes and airline filters

we are going to have an attenpt at geting some phyto plankton and rotifers cultured the ultimate goal is to try and raise some marine clown fish cricketman is the techy in charge of this that way if it is a failure i can blame him equipment list 90cm flourescent light 2 x 90cm, 40 Watt fluorescent bulbs On/off Timer Air pump 3 metre. Flexible airline tubing 1 metre. Rigid airline tubing Multi-outlet airline splitter/valve ■6 x 1 litre drink bottles Aquarium salt f/2 Formula Phytoplankton starter culture, Nannochloropsis occulata and a cabinet to keep it warm since winter is here

welcome to the forums

thanks for the pics for those who couldn't go

that is one i had problems with as well

got a better pic of it?

its ok managed to source a good supply of f2, phyto and rotifers in nz

around the world in 80 posts

best to use coral rock lava rock may have some metals in it

they were busy playing "you said, no you said"

hi josh welcome to the forum enjoy your time here

my ones growing more submerged are softer leaved

nice job

sorry no pic but does it look like this http://www.fnzas.org.nz/index.php?PG=plant&PID=AGV

yes i found some iin my fridge :oops:

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nice fish, nice pics and nice tank