Caryl

All under 3ft I think but don't quote me. :roll: Outside, the size of the tank will make little difference to what temperature it can reach, although it will have less swings to it. My paddling pools I breed the fish in get over 28C (and over 32C at times on really hot days).

I picked up a booklet today called the National Pest Plant Accord (2008) which says all the plants listed in it are considered pests throughout NZ. All are banned from sale, propagation and distribution. One of those listed is Vallisneria spiralis. I can't find a V. nana in any of my plant books. A full copy of the NPPA booklet and updates can be viewed at http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/nppa Further information can be found on the Weedbusters website http://weedbusters.co.nz

In Nelson you would have to be very careful where you put it. I remember Billaney attempting to breed fish outside in tanks last summer but found the temperature got too hot and was hard to regulate.

Looks really good. Well done!

Great pics, thanks for sharing :bounce:

The dark thinner ones that jerk in a Z pattern are mozzie larvae.

We have 2 spare bedrooms here so anyone looking for free accommodation when passing through, or attending a local event, is most welcome.

That is a kind offer Mark but we don't drink so would not like to be responsible for you overdoing the alcohol intake 8)

Dahnia change colour depending on the colour of what they are eating. If they have green water they are green, otherwise they are usually brown. I have never tried to separate mine from other greeblies in the water as I figure it is all good live food. I am more worried about transferring algae from troughs so am very careful to check for any signs of an unwanted algae that could infect my aquarium. Stock troughs often have long filamentous algae growing in them. Mossie larvae

Times have changed I guess and many no longer know their neighbours You are lucky suphew, as is your elderly neighbour. We have a good system going with some of our neighbours too and keep an eye out when someone is away and clear each other's mail boxes. One neighbour has just lost his job. He wanted a trailer and noticed we had one tucked away in the back yard, obviously unused for a long time, so asked if we were wanting to sell it. Grant suggested if he cleaned up our back yard (very much in need of it!) and took away the old batteries (we paid the dump fee) stacked all over the place, he could have the trailer for free. We now have a lovely clean area and neighbour will get a trailer (as soon as we move the dead Isuzu out of the way so we can get it out) :roll: Grant often does computer work in exchange for goods. We have a reasonably steady supply of whitebait, wild pork and venison, lamb chops and roasts, fruit, vegetables and seasonal fruit cake (from friends who are Jehovah's Witness or something who don't recognise Christmas so we can't call it a Christmas cake :lol: ). Many of our customers are elderly with a limited income but many grow their own fruit and veg, something Grant and I have discovered we suck at :roll: ) One person swaps computer expertise for her wonderful Dutch apple pie

Gee Alan, you took the fun out of it :lol: Are these fish in a tank or pond?

Speaking for Cryl, I agree :lol: That is not an egg bulge :-? Not looking good. It may be a tumour or something else growing under the skin. It may eventually burst and either heal, or kill the fish. I don't know what to suggest in the way of help for it though.

We enjoyed our visit to Living Art's too but were so busy chatting we didn't get further than the fish room! :roll:

They should be fine for a while but make sure you have plenty of filtration and regular water changes as they are messy fish and produce a lot of waste. Their growth will be slowed if kept in there too long.

Due to some people voicing concerns about this matter, we would like to point out that Erythromycin is a prescription only drug and therefore we believe it may be illegal to distribute it. Most of you know I am actually one who has offered some in the past as I know two doctors who have been happy to give me the small amount required to do the job. One was intrigued with why I wanted it and actually ended up eventually getting an aquarium himself. 8) I am more concerned with those who have some to offer because they did not finish the course prescribed by their doctor. Erythromycin is an antibiotic. If you are prescribed these you should finish the whole course. If you do not do so your body can build up immunity to these drugs and they lose their effectiveness. We have trouble already with super bugs appearing. We would like to point out that the FNZAS does not condone the illegal distrbution of prescription medicines.

Welcome back bikiegirl! Long time no see. What fish do you have these days? PS It's been over 3 years since you were here last

Perhaps it is because my aquarium has a lot of driftwood in it with tight hidey holes and is also heavily planted. I have no idea where the BNs are laying and the only way I know they have spawned again is when I see little fry munching their way along a log or leaf. I guess a lot are being eaten or I would be over-run with them by now. :roll:

I bet he is one happy fella :lol:

I find other fish do not eat BN fry as often as they do other types of fish. Perhaps the spines put them off :-? No special food needed. The fry will live off their egg sacs for a few days then will be off to see the world, happily nibbling on everything as they go.

My pond is a real hot bed this morning with groups of fish spawning all over the place!

I will see what I can do. In the middle of printing November Aquarium Worlds at the moment.

I am tempted to reply "His left knee is popular" but I will control myself :lol: You will love whatever bits you manage to visit and regret not seeing the bits you missed so it won't matter what you end up doing in the end. The kayaking offers some spectacular scenery.

I avoid maths whenever possible, especially when fractions are involved! :lol:

Perhaps they rubbed off from the fella Grant says it is obviously a girl when you look at the lips on the first pic - she has had collagen injections :lol:

I just put a few peas aside when cooking tea, rather than cook some especially