Caryl

It is looking great. Any suggestions on what order she should gradually add the fish? I have never kept a number of those she plans to keep so do not know enough about them to offer advice on stocking order :-?

Really hard to tell. Bouyancy problems can have a number of causes; water quality (but others are fine so not in this case), constipation, gas from inhaling too much air while feeding, internal infection or genetics.

Perhaps he had a headache?

There are some nasty people about. Sorry for your loss Adodge

sandpaper?

No we didn't bother thanks anyway Zev. Have you realised yet you forgot to give us the books for jenniferh?

We had a great weekend! Thanks to the HBAS members who made it so memorable and special thanks to Diane and Kevin for the good food, accommodation and conversation. Art Deco weekend was great and it was lovely to see so many people dressed in period costume. I will upload photos soon. The exec meeting went well then we had a pot luck tea, auction, scavenger hunt, Funimal creating, and sleepover in the National Aquarium. The next day was a tank crawl around some local members' places followed by a BBQ lunch. Thanks to all who participated. :bounce:

Is it few enough mm's enough to get away with planing the desk down at skirting level?

As said, check for rot then wash and chuck in. I too have heard that baking soda helps make it sink faster but I do not know if it actually so. I suggest people try it anyway 8) I scrub mine with a nail brush then hose it down and add. There is little salt left in it if it is hosed well and the nooks and crannies cleared of debris.

Does Bridget know? :lol:

I second that!

Please Sir, my brain is full!

We were given a small one once by a fisherman who found it in one of his nets. It was white and only about 10cm from centre to tentacle tips. We had a cold water rockpool marine set up and put it in there but hardly ever saw it as it spent most of its time buried in the sand. You could only spot it when it blinked Unfortunately it escaped one night and in the morning we found it a bit dried out and fluffed to death on the carpet.

Lucky we have people like Mark and Caroline who can help in these situations and lucky for Kahu that you found him.

Sounds like heat might be the problem (plus the pond needs cleaning). Knowing your location would help You don't have to do weekly water changes in a pond but advice varies depending on the size of the pond, the depth of the pond and the size and number of fish.

I am pleased to anounce Zev's AW arrived the same day I did. We could have saved a stamp!! :roll:

Grant and I have sent in our registrations (in fact we have paid in full) so get yours in today!! Booking early can get you cheap flights too We will be taking 2 vehicles down so if anyone wants to come across as a walk-on ferry passenger, we can pick you up from the ferry and transport you to the venue and back to the ferry again.

Perhaps if enough of us enquire for the book at our local library, more of them will order it in

Next we will be being sued for the weight gain of those who overdosed on popcorn! Just stick to the topic people and comment on the book only.

Since I know both Dave and Stella I will have to buy both books! I know both know their subject.

You have to be careful of the hand brake too. It often comes loose.

Did it pass? Many people don't think to check the tread on their BBQ tyres often enough!!

no I think that is deflation Of course there are those who would claim that was a result of the punctuation

An English professor wrote the words, “Woman without her man is nothing” on the blackboard and directed his students to punctuate it correctly. The men wrote: “Woman, without her man, is nothing.” The women wrote: “Woman: Without her, man is nothing.”

Text language has been around a lot longer than you youngins, it is not a new invention. The men using Morse code used it when writing their messages I am sure you have also all seen the speed test done between some teen texters ad a couple of Morse men in their 80's. The Morse guys won.