Caryl

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?

You reckon we need the bus to stop at your cafe then and we all have a turn at baking our masterpiece there? :lol:

We can all bring our baked goods with us Easier for those of us driving than the ones flying in though

Thanks for the replies. I have an article about them and wanted to add feeding requirements.

Hint taken. My avatar is self explanatory (and descriptive) :lol:

My daughter worked for a family in the US and she said they had 24 different cereals in their pantry! None of them healthy ones - all laden with sugar. The pie competition idea for conference isn't silly either

I just get a white page also and have been to the site before :-? Perhaps they are broken?

Perhaps you need to bring back some cans of pumpkin.

Would they be small enough?

How do you feed the anemones? I have been told they are difficult to keep in an aquarium because they feed on zooplankton

Yes and they are a dark green and really round, whereas the grey ones tend to be flatter on top and bottom.

Did your lunch enjoy the walk? :lol:

The amount of difference driftwood will make to the pH depends on what else is in the tank with it.

Good to hear he has come right. Make a note to see if he has troubles after being fed.

Many line ponds using the stuff they sell at farmers' supply stores for the farm dams. You can also buy lining in precut sizes at places like The Warehouse.

Welcome to the fishroom

The flakes ought to be fine but if you had been feeding pellets, I wanted to note that some swell more when wet than others. Flakes should be good unless he gulps a lot of air when eating (as goldfish are also prone to do). A couple of peas will be fine (popped out of their skin) and you should see results within a day or two. Don't feed any other foods in the meantime.

I should think they freeze well so could be made earlier in the week even!