Blairsowman

they are about 15-20cm It didn't look like their normal poop - looked similar to the eggs my rosy barbs laid!

Hey Can anyone tell me what they look like? I've got a couple in my tank who seem to be guarding something long and stringy looking??? Also they are getting a bit big for my tank - any idea where i can sell them?? Thanks

Im not sure if its dechloronator??? Its Aquaone water treater sold in wetpets. I know animates tests the water fro free - so that will go to them. I'll be cycling for the first few days or week without fish - but i will have plants

Hey All, Ive got most of the equipment for my new tank. Ive just brought my first tank an Aqua One AR620T (130L). It cam with a hood which included a light and filter. I've just bought: Eheim 100w heater Gravel (20kgs for $9 from bunnings ) Dual air pump (one way valves and hosing) Gravel cleaner Thermometer I've got to set the tank up today or tomorrow. How many days do i need to let it cycle for? Ive been told everywhere from 1 day (with water treater) to 3 weeks?????? ALSO is the water treater good???? Cheers

Got a few more accessories Eheim 100w heater Gravel (20kgs for $9 from bunnings ) Dual air pump (one way valves and hosing) Gravel cleaner Thermometer Its time to clean the gravel. I'll find some stones and some driftwood, and buy some plants next week. How many days do i need to let it cycle for? Ive been told everywhere from 1 day (with water treater) to 3 weeks?????? ALSO is the water treater good???? Cheers

Cheers for that. I will take the advice of getting two heaters as well (1x100w, 1x50w) Are there only wet pets and animates who sell fish in Palmy?

Ok..... so its accessory time. Good brands? I kept getting told Ehiem???? ALSO I do want a couple of angelfish, so what else can i have with them? And what sort of plants do they like????

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I didn't know that. That's why I'm new :lol: . I think I'll stick with my original plan of a tropical tank. Still deciding what to put in it though. Next week (or this weekends) the big shop to get all the accessories, and get the tank set up. Then a week or so after I'm aiming to get some fish! I would like a native tank, so that might be next on the list.

problem with that is that there are no specialty fish shops in the region, and i don't really want to pay the $20-$40 price tag that the pet shops have for a piece of wood. I think my best be will be going to the beach and looking along the water line. Any other places in Palmy besides the pet shops that sell aquatic plants????

haha yes i know they arent the best looking fish in the world. But the natives hold a special place in my heart (im a hydrologist by the way ) so thats probably one reason. I wouldnt mind having a couple of freshwater crays as well. Anywhere in town that sells driftwood? - landscaping places? And sand -so i can grow some plants - i went to palmers but they dont sell aquatic plants.

hmmmm all valid points. I was thinking today that it could be cool to have a native fish aquarium? Bullies and the such. Anyone done this?

Thanks for the advice. I'll probably start with something more hardy, and then work my way into it. I would like to get some drift wood, and maybe some rocks (that looks quite good!). I also want some tall plants, as my tank is quite tall (60 or 70cm I think). Looks like its a trip out to the beach!!!!

Thats a nice looking tank! I was actually thinking about getting a couple of angelfish at first.

Yes it was half price - stock clearance apparently - you would know better than me though! Might come in and have a chat to you this weekend then.

haha the only chance i ever get to come in to Animates is the weekend (i work out of town mostly). I may have met you when i brought my tank last weekend????? I got it from you guys, and im very happy with it!

Thanks for all the help! I really have no idea where to start I would like the tank to look as natural as possible, so im not going to be having ornaments left, right and centre. I'll start with a few of those hardy plants and fish too. Are there any specialty shops in the Manawatu Area? Animates and wet pets both didnt seem to be of help to me, telling me i need this and that. Cheers, Blair

Hey all, Just brought myself my first tank. Its a 130L Aquaone tank. Its taller than it is wide! Thought id start a tropical fish community - my Grandfather had a few tanks when i was growing up, so i've always been interested. Any advice to help a newbie. Any good stores to buy accessories from in Palmerston North? Ive got the hood with the tank which includes a light and filter - that's all Iive got so far. Can someone list what else i need, where to get it from, brands etc??? ALSO Iive been told by the store that i will need an air pump - but I've been told by a few people that i wont because i have a hood filter - can someone clarify this please???? Cheers, Blair