livingart

A Betta only lives 2 - 3 years so if you choose the biggest in the display, it is also possibly the oldest and may already be 12 months or more old.
How do you know it was over-feeding that killed the last one?
Bettas need a diet high in protein so live food is good or specially formulated fish food for bettas.
Here is a really good article about how much to feed your betta that should help you...
https://www.myaquariumclub.com/skinny-bettas-underfeeding-might-be-worse-than-overfeeding-19292.html

Easily. When you consider most of the fish is only fins there is not much body. 3 bristlenoses could easily eat all the evidence overnight. They are nocturnal so do their food foraging at night. Sorry you lost the fish but, as said in the other post, have you been testing your aquarium water?

I am happy to chat with any tortoise owners, just to share info, answer questions, help with setups and where to purchase tortoises from.... 

Made from an IBC intermediate bulk container.

 

So it turns out one of my old decorations (removed it from my tank a while ago to see if it was causing the mystery illness) has tiny holes in it and was actually hollow. It was sitting upright but has still somehow not drained completely.
So that's an exciting new source of contaminated water.
 
One option is to cut off the bottom centimeter so it drains freely, clean it out in the same way as the tanks and fill it with something so it's solid. Or just throw it away and figure out an alternative.

Made from an IBC intermediate bulk container.

 

Second tank is showing signs of infection.

For sale Leopard Geckos Born January 2023,
A -Tremper Albino,
B - Tremper Albino,Bold Stripe
C - Tremper Albino, Jungle
D - Chocolate Albino.
E - Chocolate Albino.
Open to offers.

For sale Leopard Geckos Born January 2023,
A -Tremper Albino,
B - Tremper Albino,Bold Stripe
C - Tremper Albino, Jungle
D - Chocolate Albino.
E - Chocolate Albino.
Open to offers.

From what I have researched any organic potting mix will be fine. Just make sure it is actually organic. 
Daltons Aquatic Mix is the most common dirt to use.

What you are proposing will definitely work, they are the best escape artists and finding their way into filters off limit areas etc.
Having access to 3D printer will help with tight fits on structure and support ledges on the walls to avoid collapses.
Can probably get away without heating and minnows make good tank mates
Search in the reptile/amphibian forum for some previous builds

We've changed and grown old, not just grown 🙂

The changes we need to make in our lives as we change and grow are something we never contemplate when starting on our journeys
Good luck

Well that didn't take long - turns out there's now a Hollywood Fish Farm in my area and a 21L tank followed me home somehow...

Love this and isn't it the truth.  Welcome back.

Cheers, old fella

It has been awhile since anyone has posted in this forum so away we go.
Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps) 2023 breeding.
 

A little light reading LOL
Activities like pet shops, non-commercial domestic aquaponics, and ponds:
do not need a fish-farm licence do not need to be registered as a fish farmer. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/aquaculture-fish-and-shellfish-farming/setting-up-a-land-based-fish-farm/

Would still require a permit to sell which willinvolve proof of breeding etc.
 

They are native so can't be sold without a permit but you can collect your own
Most streams have these and they can be netted by running a net along the water weeds growing along the sides.
 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2023.

Definitely in the blood Caryl, Seasons greetings
 

Merry Fishmas to everyone! Hope you all had a nice Christmas day.
My grandson got an aquarium, much to his delight. They used to have a tropical one (and his mum keeps frogs) but got rid of it when they moved (after quake mess in other house) but 8 year old has been asking for some time now and loves feeding my fish when they're here. Will be just cold water this time, probably with a couple of fancy goldfish as it isn't big enough for more. The boys have been with their aunty since school finished then brought straight up to our region so the parents, at home, had time to set it all up while they weren't there to see. He opened an empty box on Christmas day but was quickly assure the actual tank was already set up at home and waiting for him to choose a fish when they get home (heading home today). They (he and his little brother) have always liked helping do water changes so know how to look after fish.

That's surprising. A big reason for wanting to go marine is the wide variety of colors and interesting fish and creepy crawlies you can get for marine.

Thanks Caryl and Livingart,
I understand that cost and time are the 2 big factors, I guess I was looking for someone to say they've gone marine and glad they did or why they're glad they went with fresh water...

Anyway, I've decided to bite the bullet and go with a marine tank Gotta wait till I get back from holiday in January, but I've started the shopping spree

They are native so can't be sold without a permit but you can collect your own
Most streams have these and they can be netted by running a net along the water weeds growing along the sides.