Nicolette

good advice. I will definately do that before bringing it inside.

Not sure exactly. Mum brought it 7yrs ago and up until may of this year it has been in use, why? do I need to check something?

hey all... due to the re-laying of floors etc we have delayed the tank getting up here. Precision freight are shipping it up next friday. Woo hoo..very excited and a little nervous.. must get the panels on the walls finished before it arrives or I dont think I will ever finish our foyer. So I guess I will be on the hunt for new fish by the new year, once I have things up and stable like.

cool.. might even have another one tonight to celebrate the late arrivals.

Sorry for the thread dredge but has there been any other south Auckland meetings since this thread? I have been pretty busy and not been in touch with anyone but still wondering what sort of interest there is.

Well as at 5pm Monday evening we have 7 'hatched' bn babies and at least 1 more still trying to break free from the egg pile. :bounce: The kids are pretty excited. All action around here. So after staring at the breeding net for over an hour I thought I would let you guys know cause I think I needed a break.

Thanks for all the advice. Just waiting for the little guys to hatch now. Thinking around monday or tuesday will be about time.

I thought dad needed to stay with them to 'fan' the eggs? no? and there is an air supply underneath the breeding net already. So all good there.

eggs and dad are now transfered into a breeding net in the spot where they were laid. A bit iffy on whether or not they are ok though. I think I saw dad eat one...hmmm. Time will tell I guess. Thanks all

yes out in the open. Top front righthand corner of the glass beside the thermometer. :-? Might have tried to lay near the driftwood but mr bling the pleco is living there and the sae took over the pipe so I guess the corners were the last option? I have 3 very concerned children that want me to put a divider in the tank to protect them but the one I have is too small so might have to go for a wee visit down to pet store for a larger one.

My 2 bn which I thought were still too young to be spawning just spawned in the top corner of the community tank. Looks like they quite liked the new filter. Its got quite a bit more of a current going. Anyway. What do I do? I have a bully of a pleco who I suspect will chomp on the wee eggs/fry given half a chance. Some neons and glowlights and 2 sae. Can I move dad and the eggs into a breeding tank successfully? How do I get the eggs off the glass without damaging them and what do I stick them on in the breeding tank if anything? Or do I just leave dad to his own devises until the eggs hatch and then try to separate them?

Thanks Gannet, I will do that Will keep you all posted

the stand and the tank come apart obviously and yes we have a van..but its gonna cost over $300 in petrol to go down ourselves and moveit have just quoted around the $200 mark..so cheaper to do it that way.

What a lovely offer but I am quite sure it would not fit in a car. The tank is around 1.4mtrs long and with stand, sits about 1.6mts high.

I cant drive down and pick it up with a trailer as I have a broken foot and am in a moon boot. Hence why I was looking at getting someone else to do it.

Hey all, Haven't been on the site for months due to computer death and renovations but am back online finally and in need of some advice. My mum who lives in Wainuiomata, Wellington has kindly gifted me her old tank setup. I live in Pukekohe. It is approx 1.4mt long and 70cm high and 60cm deep, comes with large stand, cover and pumps, lights etc. The measurements are only a guess right now until she goes out into the cold garage with a tape measure. lol So heres the question. Who can transport tanks and stand safely? Is there a trucking firm who specializes in tanks or something and any idea how much I should expect to pay for this? Thanks all.

just a note also about the SAEs... they do tend to only eat the new growth of the algae so you might want to try the manual removal of the old stuff so they can get to the tender stuff... good luck

and Sth Auckland club will now be meeting on the 3rd tuesday of every month in members homes in the area. If anyone is interested we are having a meeting tonight.

oh John you charmer... Tell you what..you bring friends...I will make pavalova... with whipped cream. Promise....

South auckland Aquarium and water garden society This months meeting will be on Tuesday the 16th October at 7.30 pm at 23 churchill street Pukekohe Everyone welcome! We are newly restarting this group so please dont feel shy about attending. Coffee and tea will be available also. If anyone wants to bring plants or fish for trade etc then please feel free, just bring what you need for transport etc. And bring a friend Ring me on 2392292 if you want anymore info or need a lift. Cheers, Nicolette

Tank is 3mths old. temp is 26degrees, as for the snails I have been trying desparately to rid them from my tank but so far there are still a few hangers on.. my SAEs cant keep up with the algae.

now feeling very envious. sigh. Great tanks guys, but I have a newbie type question. I have ambulia in both my tanks as it was very easy to grow (and lfs said it was THE plant to get) Yet I don't see any in your tanks. Do you not like it? I don't like mine and am looking for an alternitive (moss wall here I come) as I cant seem to keep it looking nice and green, its constantly growing brown algae on it. Non of my other plants have it so I have put it down to new lights being a bit too strong for it. and now that I have gone completely off topic I will go. Great tanks all.

knowing I could get shot for this... but I think the price is a little steep as we just got a quote for a slightly larger tank than that for around $120. But I suppose it depends on whether or not you mind paying that much for it. If you dont then its a good package.

they are due to be free swimming fry tomorrow so I may try 50% water changes in the meantime and see what develops. The spill was on the fry side of the tank and not too much has travelled through the perspex divider so I may be lucky with the eggs/free swimmers

i just lop off the top just above the outcrop of leaves and then replant the tip back into the gravel... easy as.