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No they didn't cycle it - "we seemed to have missed the vital bit of info at the fish shop about not fully stocking the tank immediately" - so are remedying the situation well with water changes. Good to see you now have the ammonia and nitrite at 0. You possibly realise by now that the ich was a result of the stress from poor water conditions and I gather this (the ich) is now under control? Ich has a cycle and needs treatment to break this cycle. Raising the temperature just speeds up this cycle so it can be fixed faster, it is not a cure. Neither is salt. Salt is an irritant which helps the fish shake off the cysts but these drop to the aquarium floor and hatch. Have a look here for more information. I believe that tank holds 34L, which is not a lot. Your platys and guppies are going to keep having fry (assuming they survive) and you need to find somewhere to put them or explain to 7yr old that fry get eaten. The only thing you did wrong was to add all those fish to a new tank (and you already realise that). I would stop using the salt too as these are freshwater fish and a whitespot cure would be better. The one with cloudy skin has probably produced extra slime coat in an attempt to protect it from the ammonia and other toxins it was living in. Keep testing the water, as that will tell you how the cycle is progressing, and do a water change, like you have been, whenever levels start rising.The basics of cycling can be seen here which may help you understand what is happening. The glowlight might have suffered damage from the ammonia and may, or may not, come right. The best thing you can do is keep up the water changes. If you can move some of the other fish to another tank that would help too. Keep us informed on how you are doing. We will help as much as possible. Do you know anyone with an established tank from whom you can pinch some used filter media? If you add your location to your profile (go to the user control panel and add it to your profile so it shows up under your name on the left) someone here may be able to help with some media.

Perhaps we should all have a go at baking something fish-shaped then post the pics for comments :lol: I made a large goldfish cake for one of the kids once but I can't find the photo of it :-?

You will have to be careful not to overcook killies, being long and thin But you will have to use colour, rather than just white, for the icing!

Here are the instructions from the rally we did to Whites Bay. There was a set of directions on another sheet but here is what we had to find and do along the way... Please write down the time in hours and minutes and your odometer reading. 1/ Name the School opposite the car park. 2/ What year was this school established? 3/ Name 3 businesses on the Eastern side of the rail tracks. 4/ How old is the Blenheim railway station? 5/ How many humps on the sides of the Opawa Bridge? 6/ Name the publicans at the Grovetown Hotel. 7/ What speed control is listed for Spring Creek. 8/ What brand of fuel is sold at Spring Creek Supermarket? 9/Who occupies the large Warehouse building on the right as you go North from Springcreek? 10/ What does the cairn in the Tuamarina Rest area represent? 11/ What date did the Wairau affray take place? 12/ Who owns the Milk Solid Plant at Tuamarina? 13/ Name the bridge on your right at Marshlands. 14/ The new subdivision on your right entering Rarangi, and is on the coastal reserve is called what? 15/ What does the rock at the corner into Rarangi represent? 16/ The letterbox with a Giraffe on it on Rarangi Beach road is made form what? 17/ Give the date the Rarangi fire station was opened? 18/ How many concrete steps lead to Monkey Bay? 19/How many speed humps on the road from Port Underwood road into Whites Bay and the Cable Station cottage? 20/ What year was the cable station opened? On the way collect: Gumboot, feather, duster, pine cone, flax leaf, a earring, dandelion leaf, lolly wrapper, men’s handkerchief. Please put the time of arrival. Please put the kilometres travelled.

I saw kiwi shaped ones at Spotlight yesterday! No killifish though. In fact, I have been trying to find a fish shaped one but had no luck so far

If they are caught picking flowers in a park they may have to pay a fine

I like the Streets Magnums myself. :lol: Hopefully you can get a pic of the 47 soon once it settles in.

Welcome to the fishroom 8)

Flushing them is cruel and bad for our waterways. I put them in a bag (no mess) and dash them on the concrete.

How much clove oil does it take to euthanase a fish in a small container?

Say it loud and proud Fruju! Everyone likes something different. Isn't it great that we have a hobby that offers such a diverse range of species, colours, habitats etc? :bounce:

If Siran was playing with the baby I would hope she noticed it!! :lol: I think bristlenose fry are the cutest wee things as they zip about.

Well based on opinions so far people will either love it, think it is too light, or think it is too dark :lol:

The extra width (front to back) means you can do a lot more with the aquascaping and get a much deeper look. I do not want monster fish in my 6ft (I don't like big fish and hate seeing them in aquariums). I want torpedo barbs and perhaps congo tetras to start, with some hoplos in the bottom.

Get a particular flower eg. rose from the local park. Same with a particular weed or a bit of rubbish (like a used McD box or KFC bag) What does it say on the plaque on a specific monument or foundation stone somewhere

I suggest you read the Rare & Unusual Fish section to see what others have.

For me it isn't the cost - it is having the space to put it! I am hoping to get a 6ft soon but that is as big as I can go

I always go for the darkest substrate as the fish colour up more.

1: How do i know if it is rotting or not? Should be pretty obvious shouldn't it? Yes, it will feel soft when you push a fingernail or sharp object into it and bits will break off easily. 2: The salt, I will soak it for a couple of days, that should be alright shouldn't it? Fine but no need to soak it. It does not absorb salt so much as have little bits stuck in the nooks and crannies. I hose them off and give them a scrub with a nail brush, using an old toothbrush, if necessary, to get into tight spaces. 3: It was sitting on, And probably used to grow in clay. Will this affect it at all? Not if you scrub and rinse it well

I thought that was a dog :oops:

I think it is naturally hairless. My sister in law had a really ugly cat with a small, triangular shaped face and wavy fur that looked like crinkle cut chips.

That's when you turn your torch off

He's called Jacques isn't he Matt?

We played Ludo and Pass the Pigs too! I side with your mum Rob, I get competitive in Ludo too :lol: No point in playing if you don't play to win. This stupid "It's not whether you win or lose but how you play the game" is stupid. Games are meant to be competitive and it is more fun to win after doing your best against others doing their best as well. Hopscotch, elastics and skipping were popular outdoor games when I was a young lass. And the ball game Sevens (played solo). We were allowed to play Bullrush in those days too

I had to look that one up as I had not heard of them. Nice looking cats but wouldn't have one here as it would be too hot in summer I think. Also, it says they are excellent hunters so I would not want it decimating the bird population either. Got a pic of yours to show us?