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Not 100% sure on that, but it wasn't me. I bought the plant of a major plant grower in Auckland.

yep! same one too

The blue tube - marine blue is absolutely useless for plant growth.

also note the difference between a planted tank and a tank with plants.

In a small tank like that you can use flourite ($80 or so) or daltons prop sand ($12 for 25kg) - you'll need half that. JBL Balls for the more heavy root feeders. Lighting is key though. What are you planning on using?

how big is the tank? Daltons prop. sand is good for larger tanks. Flourite good for smaller tanks.

Same one I sent you. Red Rose x Ozelot. There is another runner that I let flower and then I grow plantlets off them. Flower was probably no smaller than 3.5cm but no larger than 4cm across.

:lol: There were 2 competitions run. One for juniors that Ben won, and won the tank etc; and the second for 'seniors' with the bigger prize. I know who won the competitions, but as far as pics and stuff go - No Idea there. Would be good to see what the winning tanks looked like. Ben's tank pic was displayed at the Animates here when the comp was open.

Very cool. I have always liked the brittle stars.

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OMG @ duckweed They look so thrilled!

It will depend on your policy coverage. Some policies do an old for new cover irrespective of age, and some are at replacement value, some have an age specific old for new policy cover. Photos of the broken item are usually enough evidence to support a claim. PHOTOGRAPH EVERYTHING even if you think it is irrelevant. Take videos of the damage if you have to and make sure there is a time and date stamp on images that the camera captures.

Yep, same here. Agasazzi are here for you if you ever need them.

Fear of the unknown I suppose.... Rotenone's ability to degrade that fast is probably one of the best reasons to use it. That and it has been used for decades overseas and there is plenty information and evidence of its use being successful, with subsequent rehab being much more successful. I didn't bother replying as the tone of the thread was clearly anti rotenone with no real reason, only opinion and speculation. Do we really think DoC makes decisions based on a simple coin toss?

Multiple males in one tank that is not 100% sealed from the top like an off the shelf tank like an Aquaone AR 620 or similar. Not a good idea. Multiple females on the other hand - all good.

oh. I knew that.... :oops:

why are you not in school?

NO more fish till I'm in Auckland :lol: If I ever get there.

YEah. Definitely getting some of them in the future. Love the pics, and the sand.

Congrats! She should make a good mother too! I have an all male batch I think @ temp 24-25C.

Hope all of you guys are OK and there isn't too much damage done. If in the mean while there is stuff you guys need help with, do let us know.

ha ha thanks! I went through the log myself a couple of days ago, and it was quite cool to see the progression and how the plants grew etc. You don't really notice the changes when you see the tank everyday, but then you see the pics and the growth is very clear! Also made a few mistakes when doing up this tank, that I have learned from and won't make again.

Only the best for me :lol:

with more water in the tank I hope! That looks very nice, and is very doable.