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Which ever one it is.... :lol: Frenchy

The 2 unkowns are unkown to me Frenchy

They call them aussie salmon here lol. Not bad. Never tried Barracuda. I reckon if you went night fishing there you would catch cod there to. I have caught cod at different rocky points around ChCh. Frenchy

This one works well sometimes My mates reckon I couldn't get a kiss off the best looking chick in the bar... I think your the best looking girl here... How about a kiss. If she smiles, turn your cheek Frenchy

I have caught a barracuda, few kawhai & a few other smaller species there before. Frenchy

Well I am sad to say It was sunny again yesterday & today.... I even put suntain lotion on at wok last 2 days. Hate to get wrinkles. Frenchy

Just to rub it in, Sunny today, I would say mid 20's. 8) I got a bit of a tan yesterday. Bit chilly still at night, was at 5am when I was going home... Then again that is chilly by the standards here :lol: Frenchy

Great shots Frenchy

I would go with Alan. I share the same view. Frenchy

Well we have plenty of sun here. 8) But don't send your kids here, I can't look after myself. Frenchy

If you want to go for a frozen food, mysis shrimp is better for them. Frenchy

This was taken at 3am Saturday morning Aussie time at a lovely bar in the Valley, Brisbane. :lol: Frenchy

Gee I haven't been in snow for 11 plus years... It's bad enough I have the electric blanket here on at night at the moment :lol: Frenchy

Firstly, what size is the tank? That makes all the difference. I will give u an example of a 4x2x2. I strip down 1/2 the tank. I use a small net 6-8 inch & a larger net about 18inch. I use the smaller net to herd the holding fish down one end of the tank, then use the large net to catch her out. Easy as that.... Even easier in a 4x15x18, as the net is the width of the tank... nearly cheating :lol: Frenchy

Very nice fish. I usually add fish when doing a water change. I take some rocks out or all depending on what territories, size of tank etc. I add new fish & a bit of food. The gravel vac, good with rocks out, as you then vac all the dead spots... Re rest up tank.... Frenchy

Those wanting to by tropheus, best to buy 10 or more too. Frenchy

Enjoying Cichlids by Ad Konnings is a beaut book too. I have edition 2. Covers all ttypes of Cichlids, including Malawis. But this book has a great range of other topics, water chemistry, quality, feeding, breeding, live foods, types of filtration..... Frenchy

Some very nice colour in the fronnies. Frenchy

Nice looking fish there. Well done. Frenchy

Alto's can be obtained over here easy enough. Well some variants anyway. Some take a little bit of time to look for. I am with Brad too. Lovely colour in the fins. Frenchy

Hello stranger, my how the fronnies have grown. looking good. 8) Frenchy

You see Ira, Brad mentioned thermostat. When that goes in a heater, the heater will stay on, therefore a rise in temp & it will continue to rise. What has happened with you for the water to go cold, is that part of the electrics in the heater has blown, shorted etc, causing the heater not to work at all anymore. Heaters when they go wrong, do one of the 2... well hang on 3. They can break too. Frenchy

True, having worked in import rooms seeing what fish go through. Mass water changes, getting ship around in boxes.... People reckon discus are fickle, yet they survive all this. Sometimes not in great shape. but usually lol. Lake Tangy's will get there soon, some species that have been in circulation already are what you would call tough. Most Lake malawi species have been in circulation for ages. Use care with Wild caughts & German Bred new imports, if you are lucky enough to get your hands on some. I got some new into the country Electric Yellows last year, man they were touchy. Now days, slow fill up with the hose, no dramas. But I know from raising altolamprologus species as an example. I have to be so cautious with the water quality. I have tried not to be as an experiment, with bad results. :roll: As in quicker water changes, using a higher % of water change as I got lazy....Yet the parents I can be a bit rougher with. The majority of people can pretty much do what they want. Just know what you are keeping. You do have to be a little cautious, if wanting to breed Discus well, you do need soft water. Its the same with me with plants. Grow plants in the wrong ph, ie; roses. Sure they will grow, flower & such. But no where near as good as those kept in ideal conditions. Frenchy

I agree hans it won't make a difference, with what you are doing. Brad I was adding the water conditions as when people started mentioning large water changes, this has to be taken into effect as well. Thats funny han, you just stated your not going to debate the temp changes much. Then you come out, but if the lake is so stable... :lol: If you really want to know, I can link you to a site & give you information on a couple of books to read. :lol: Good to see the olde site hasn't changed much. Frenchy

You have to remember Brad to. Water in most places in NZ is better quality than that here in Aussie. Some places don't even have to use neutralisers. {Lucky buggers} Brad is just poking at peoples reasonings, for which he is right. When it comes to making statements to back up a claim, be prepared for someone to offer a fact if you are wrong. I agree fish can handle more than what people think. You still have to be aware of what you have got. I n my case I add salts & buffers to my water. So I have to be careful what I put into the tank. Those that don't use buffers, tank water similar ph to tap water. no dramas really. "Minor" temp changes don't do much damage to the fish at all. Frenchy