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Scroll to the bottom for details on how to order The New Zealand Native Freshwater Aquarium $25 2018, New Holland Publishers Paperback 208 pages Back blurb text: New Zealand’s unique native freshwater fish have been too long ‘out of sight, out of mind’, but they are surprisingly charismatic, intriguing, and bursting with personality. Difficult to observe in the wild, the fish are much more accessible and tangible in the aquarium, immediately becoming advocates for the conservation of their freshwater habitats. Native fish are an interesting and unusual alternative to exotic aquarium species. They are easy to look after in the aquarium thanks to this comprehensive and practical guide. Stella McQueen’s enthusiasm and expertise is evident on every page. This book: Discusses the species most suited to aquaria, with a strong focus on conservation and ethical fish keeping. Covers how to find, catch and look after native fish, with tips on how to identify different species. Provides an understanding of the fish in their natural environment, with suggestions for creating an attractive aquarium reflecting these habitats. Is for scientists, fish keepers and the generally curious alike. A Photographic Guide To Freshwater Fishes of New Zealand $26 2013, New Holland Publishers 144 pages Paperback Back blurb text: Highly illustrated guide to more than 60 species, complete with distribution maps Compact, easy-to-use format; the ideal pocket-size travelling companion. Authoritative, comprehensive text describing key identification features. Stella McQueen has a postgraduate diploma in freshwater ecology from Massey University. She is the author of The New Zealand Native Freshwater Aquarium. Rod Morris is one of the country’s most talented natural history photographers and filmmakers, and is the author of several books on New Zealand’s wildlife. How to Order Aquarium Guide $25 plus $4.50 postage TOTAL: $29.50 Photographic Guide $26 plus $3.50 postage TOTAL: $29.50 Order BOTH and save on postage, total cost $55.50 Rural delivery: please add $3.70. To order, make the deposit into my account: SL McQueen 38-9007-0097395-07 Reference: the start of your email address. Then drop an email to me at [email protected], noting which books you would like, your address, and if you would like your books signed. I am happy to just sign my name or address it to you or your gift recipient. I can also provide a receipt if needed.

There was one in Hamilton called aquaman but may no longer operate Greg at Tanks2u in that link

A bit of a journey but mother nature always seems to balance it out

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Yes, goldfish can uproot plants which may restrict the outflow, you could at a drain cover to the overflow

Most you are looking to keep will hybridise with the others

It stays in the blood, Welcome back

For you Apistogramma lovers. http://apisto.sites.no/default.aspx

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Finally got the Glossostigma growing

Excellent Robert do you have names for these as some of our plant database needs correct images?

Just aesthetics really, gives a bigger viewing area

As plumbing connections are at an end of a pipe usually they can be changed to local fittings

Changed the top on it.

Filled pond up so need to add a top where the floating islands are to stop the turtles from climbing out.

Yes though they will probably end up eaten by the turtles

You could start here

Social media pfffttt Hydroponics is big business now and some guard their recipes closely, have you searched the old threads on here?

It all depends on how the trait is passed om genetically and what other undesirable traits are passed on with it

Managed to acquire an old water trough 4 metres across and about 1 metre deep Want to make a simple Turtle pond so will just create a floating island for the turtles to get out of the water, Used some close cell foam to create a platform One of those cheap storage containers from M10 to create a dirt area so they can lay in. Painted it and tied to sides to keep it fairly central in pond so the turtles can't climb out

So long as you are breeding with only the yellowest fish you will reach your goal.

+1 to what Caryl has said,