Caryl

Cleaning your filter once a week will not stop fry getting into it. It just means you will get them out again faster

I am heading over to help there again tomorrow so will take some pics. They have already gained new members and a lot of interest! :bounce:

My cousin ate discus in Asia and she said they were delicious. Tasted like fish

In the case of guppies and the like they get sucked up but the plec-like fish will happily climb up.

Any fish small enough will go up a filter. I need to double check mine for BN fry :roll:

There is abig advert in our Saturday paper with a picture similar to yours and a request that anyone finding a pupae, or caterpillar, of these butterflies should report it to biosecurity immediately on 0800 80 99 66

Black Birch developed an emergency fault again today but Grant managed to find a digger to clear the road. Black Birch is about 1675m. We know there is a road here cos here is the top of the waratah that marks the edge! But they do make pretty patterns when the wind blows through the ice... The digger gets through some lighter bits and he finds some of the equipment a bit iced up

Rodent bikkies don't bother me - after all, I can eat them! :lol:

Great pics! :bounce:

An update. Thanks to Jimr I have a UV in there doing its thing. No deaths today and I can't see any spots on the remaining fish. Hoplos were hiding again (as they used to so this is a good thing. When they were sick they stayed out in front) and only came out to feed. All 3 accounted for and spots gone from them. Only saw 3 BNs which is a worry as there was at least 11 but I know I have lost 2. There was the remains of 1 unidentifiable fish in there today (possibly another loach going by the shape remains). May be missing 2 giant danios. I will do another water change tomorrow and see if there are bodies stuck somewhere I can't see them. If I take plants from this tank, will they be infected with whitespot? Is it safe to take plants from there and put them in another tank or should I treat them with something first?

The lfs in Richmond is selling "hybrid danios" :-? They will definitely cross breed

Some of us were there today setting up and I took over my tank of leopardfish. I think it will look good when they are finished. I was in the petshop over the road and got talking to a family who did not know there was a club and were very interested so said they would be back to see the display once it opened. I believe there will be plecs and oscars (they were setting up a 4ft for them as I left) and a 6ft with discus, among other tanks being offered. It was a busy mall today (and they have the flashest mall toilets I have ever had the pleasure to use!) with kids everywhere.

Nice to see you have finally introduced yourself. 8) Welcome to the fishroom and I hope you enjoy it. I think the best thing about fish keeping is the variety of interests it can cater to within the hobby. :bounce:

Well it is more important than re-decorating so take a break from the painting and get it finished this weekend! :lol:

Last chance for entries! :bounce:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news ... w-members/

I didn't realise people took their guppies to massage parlours :lol:

A fry section

Hmm I don't see a "Dean" listed as a member of HBAS yet

Don't hold back Matthew. Tell us what you really feel! :lol:

One of those fish is very noisy! :lol:

Look at various review websites as they give you good comparisons.

Friends' daughter got married a couple of years ago for $2,000 and that included the booze. All DIY and no new outfits.

Come to think of it, why does this mean you can't attend the meeting? Nathan will be a week old by then. Put fins on him and enter him in your favourite small fish competition

BYO BBQ's for weddings are very common these days and the best way to do it. Tell guests no presents required but bring meat, salad and something to drink.