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Yes I am His broken leg is going to slow him down even further but I am not in a hurry so it doesn't matter.

Many thanks to all. I think the Euro bracing is the way to go, assuming it is what I think it is :roll: So far I have been quoted $639.95 and $990. One glazier said they couldn't do it as they don't have the thicker glass in that size and it would be too expensive to cut a sheet. Waiting for a third quote. The original quote is my preference (not because it is cheapest) as I know the guy and have seen his tanks. They are great. Trouble is he is in ChCh so I was also looking locally. Looks like a road trip coming up!

I am looking to get a 6ft x 2 x 2 tank built (I think that is 1.8m x 60cm x 60cm). What thickness of glass should I use? I have looked at Warren's glass thickness calculator (all of which went over my head) and think 10mm thickness gives me a safety factor of 2.4 and 12mm will be 3.4. Ideally the safety factor should be 3.8 apparently but that is optimum. How low can the factor be before average safety is compromised? Is 10mm and 2.4 OK? If you have a tank this size, what thickness is the glass on yours?

:lol: :lol: I don't think you have enough dimensions to be a fat one either!

The man could certainly sing!

Not to mention the seeming lack of a fat controller!

Have you ever visited Merv Smith's model railway in Auckland? "Awesome" as they say these days.

I usually buy my fish from one very small shop in ChCh. I have no idea how their prices compare as I go there because the tanks and shop are always spotless (unless wilson has recently visited :lol: ), the fish are in excellent condition, the range is better than the chain stores, and the advice is accurate.

You already have your bike licence though don't you Stella? Easy as to get your car licence after that.

I heard that!!!

Here is aquadude's pic. I am afraid that even with my glasses on I can't see anything except maybe one dot on one leaf! :oops: Goldfish lay in plants, that is what piggyvir means. They do not scatter eggs randomly on the substrate. It hsa been many years since I have looked closely at goldfish eggs but I seem to remember they were on the underside on the lilies and looked like a solid mass of bubbles. Snail eggs are not as dense, and are in small clumps here and there all over everything. They are also clearer and jelly-like. Like clear with a black dot in the middle.

Type 2 is the more common one and can be both diet and/or stabby :lol: I think most Type 1s are stabby

When fish lay eggs and are fertilised by the males this is called spawning. In a large area, like a pond, many of the eggs and resulting fry may survive. In a tank most, if not all, will be eaten. If your expert is correct, the eggs you have will not be goldfish eggs If they are clear and look like jelly they may very well be snail eggs. They will be found all over plants and in the 'joints' between stems and branches too. Goldfish usually lay eggs on the underside of wide leaves

Grant has the 450 model and loves it.

By Christmas there will be hundreds to choose from

Organism in ChCh are advertising them in the commercial section I realise the original question was if anyone had them, not who was selling, but I was answering bulldogod

Yes Billaney has bred them and so has one of our club members. Not sure whether our club member has any for sale though so I have emailed him to ask.

Boys develop white spots on the gill area when getting into breeding mode

I did not like to suggest such a thing while she was in the middle of her research and fight but perhaps afterwards, once she has been successful...

Wet Pets, 729 Tremaine Ave, in Palmerston North is worth a look.

You are obviously doing a lot of work with this. Well done!!! :bounce:

Hi Dazza and welcome. I hope you enjoy your visit to NZ. As I live in the larger, better island I can't advise on North Island shops but I am sure there are plenty of others whocan help.

Welcome. I am sure you will get your dream tank eventually.

I found I always had trouble with brown algae in my African tank and I assumed it was because of the lack of plants :-?