Zabman

What a poo day I had yesterday! Car overheated very badly on the way home, so had to pull over for like an hour, and thought id completely stuffed it. Got home, looked in my tank, and noticed all my angelfish eggs had hatched!!! suddenley didn't feel so glum anymore This is the first time mum & dad have succesfully hatched the eggs without eating them or me having to remove them! yay!

Thanks TheConch, what are the chances that my pleco has got these as well due to them being in the same tank?

Hi - have finally managed to get some Metronidazole (flagyl) unfortunately, the vet wasn't confident in providing treatment doses/instructions and pointed me to this link: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/metranidazole.htm can anybody here walk me through exactly how I can treat my angelfish? I have 2 tablets, don't think I can treat him through food as he isn't eating. am hoping for something relatively detailed that I can follow so appreciate your efforts in advance.

Thanks all, I have been thinking about perhaps setting up a biotope aquarium so wondered if anyone knew any snail eaters! while we are on the subject - does anyone here have an interestin biotope setup?

Hi all, Does anyone know of any fish that eat snails but are naturally occuring in the South American region?

Do you have much to do with Bird Barn?

Gosh Afrikan, sorry to hear about that. I'm sure everyone knows that sinking feeling you get when you break something thats not technically yours to break!!!!! gl finding a replacement!

Hi Livingart, Have you had any further luck with these?

Thanks Afrikan :) here goes..... This is my favourite planted tank,probably the worst photo ever though

Can anyone quickly teach me how to post a pic?

Hi Purple, I'm in the s^&t heap for this as well Lynfield vets on white swann road needed an NZ$58.00 consultation fee for exotics and I just can't afford that nor have the time to bring the fish in. AARHGRHGAR so frustrated!!!!

please tell Hans

Hi Dubbo, No - Flourish excel shouldnt be needed if using CO2, but you mentioned liquid fertilizer which is something completely different. As you have probably already read, you need lighting, nutrients, and CO2 for your plants to grow well. I would suggest adding liquid fertilizer to the water (PMDD etc) or modifying the substrate (would require a rebuild) to include something like Daltons aquatic mix. Also - what temp is your water?

Hi, How can I join this club? Unfortunately, Tuesday nights are footy training so I cannot come down to the meetings

Thanks. Do you know where the 2L bottles are available from?

Hi All, What is the largest volume you can buy this in? I get the 250mL containers but they just don't last!

Thanks TheConch, Can you please give me some info on Metro? Is it something I can pickup from lfs?

I'm not 100% sure without the packet in front of me, but it's an NZ Biosupplies one, contains daphnia, different larvae, bloodworms and small insects. I think its officially called "Tropical Tucker" LOL. I only feed this about once a week though.

I think he is constipated for a couple of reasons. Firstly, his poos are exceptionally long (1m+) and it looks like he has great difficulty doing them - jumpin round the tank etc. Secondly, he isn't eating and hes always been the first to the food! The fins look frayed and even slightly melted!? There are no other fish that could be nipping at his fins. He is quite dull at present, but his stripes come back very strong when he is nervous (When I change the water, trim plants etc) but fade again once I'm out of the tank. I know he is lonely but don't think this is what is causing his issues, will be putting a couple of the babies in with him shortly as they are almost big enough. Sorry if this is to much info - I'd rather give you to much than not enough.

Hi Supasi, Temperature is 26 degrees. Currently fed flake food with occasional frozen "tropical mix" from animates. Shares with 1 adult plecostamus. Used to be 2 other angels but they now have their own tank as they are breeding. Don't know if it means anything, but he is about 3.5 years old.

Hi All, My biggest angelfish is sick, all of his fins are degenerating and frayed, he is not eating much and I am 99% sure he is constipated. Can anyone suggest what course of action I can take? Water quality is normal but I have been doing 2 water changes per week as opposed to just 1. Can somebody please help?

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Name: James Nic: Slight change on my WoW char from when I used to play (Zabuttinu) Interests: Football (Soccer) Music (Punk/metal/rock) Occupation: Freight Forwarding/International Trade Age: 24 Been fishkeeping for about 4 years, started getting a lot more serious in the last 6 months though! Something else?: Completed a BSc. in Geology at UofA and bought my first house with my partner of 7 years in January

Hi Hans, Was looking at PMDD recipes today, but I have absolutely no idea where to get the ingredients in NZ! Do you use it pre made?>

1sts got smashed by them last week haha. Watched there 4th div side playin Takapuna today though!