jc254

well you need a IHS to get anywhere so i would say this is the most important part of the process. no IHS, no importing. Its as simple as that. Importing into a zoo/containment facility is easier then into private hands. I never said getting the licence would be easy. keeping natives is a delicate subject; is their was no regulations on endangered specices then anyone and everyone could own/take them from the wild. This was DOC can at least regulate the who has what and how many. Its not hard to get a licence anyway. if you want these animals so bad i suggest you move to Auz or the US. Better chances of getting them there than ever seeing them here. Not only that when these animals arrive here the price tags that people would be asking would be outrageous so doubt most people would ever be able to afford them anyway.

there is zero point in arguing or debating with MAF... no ifs and no buts... Want these reptiles so bad? I suggest you look at stumping up the cash on getting IHS completed. Or get a containment licence/zoo licence... import the reptiles with a IHS then apply through erma for a general release... both routes will cost $$$ I bet people in Auz or America would kill to keep some of our natives found in our backyards so its not a one way st Guess its better to protect what we have then spend millions trying to fix a stuff up...

I want to get 40kg coral rock and 20kg of sand from wellington to chch? can anyone help?

tropical reef

so i guess that NZ doesnt have coral rock in the ocean? what about the sand? still no good?

I am in need of some rock to start cycling for my marine tank Could i take some from the sea? boil it... chuck it in the oven... let it dry out then cycle it with no bugs on it? Same with sand?

what type of corals/clams/anemones can i keep with this light fixture? http://deepblueaquarium.co.nz//product_info.php?cPath=30_32_41&products_id=47 I doubt clams but just double checking and only hard corals if i placed them in the top 12" of the tank. Anything i should avoid?

Should always buy from a LFS If you dont buy their equipment... they go under... Wholesalers then loose out as they have no where to sell their fish... they stop/reduce their order size to accommodate... always should buy from a LFS

Bubble Magus

does anyone know the noise rating on that skimmer? it is going in a bedroom.

so that filter and light will work fine with what i want to do?

Is this a good light fixture for what i need? http://deepblueaquarium.co.nz//product_info.php?cPath=30_32_41&products_id=47

nice thanks for the reply um is that a insump design?

What protein skimmer and lights would you recommend for a 250 liter tank? coral wise i would like to keep LPS, Zoos, Soft and anemone. I am a uni student so dont really like the sound of spending thousands on a state of the art skimmer/lighting fixture but wont be cheap either something in the middle. I dont really have space for a sump so hang on is more ideal

thats cool, wish we had some more of the species that are found over seas... but I guess thats with every other species of fish.

which species do you have?

I think a pap would increase the chances of problems. Small breed dogs are prone to problems with their hips due to the joints not forming properly, when running it will slip out and looks like they have broken their legs (scared the crap out of me when mine did this) It runs genetically and costs 1500 per leg or 2000 if you get both done at the same time but most times one will go then the other. I would avoid that X in my opinion just asking for vet bills

hot house do a really good turtle dock. They retail for like 30-40 bucks and we should be supporting our local LFS even if it does in the long run cost a few extra $$$ not only that when it craps out after 3 months your pretty much screwed. Think of the money it would cost sending it back out of NZ and then back in again???

do you know anyone who breeds either?

commonly available?

I was wondering what seahorses other than the Kuda and Pot Belly are in NZ? have a fairly large 250 liter tank and thinking about making the move.

it wont start and im in sockburn so would be a long way to push

I need a mechanic that can work on scooters... Cash job??? I think the starter has had its day/i dont know whats wrong with it

Caught my male Box Tortoise out in the sun today!!! finally after months of them living underground!!! will get some pics when hes next out as he nipped down as soon as i rushed over!!!!!!!!

if the zoo did then thank the residence of wellington through their rates