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That cage will be fine for one budgie, especially if it going to be let out regularly as well.

Be very careful when cleaning out the filter as you may find a few fry have made their way in there! I have almost lost some down the sink over the years.

How much height does one need to fit the FX5 under the tank and still have plenty of room for maintenance etc? I am thinking of finally getting a 6ft (I'm old, I still think of tanks in feet and inches) x 2ft x 2ft tank and am wondering what height the stand should be too look good with a tank of those dimensions and to fit the FX5 inside.

I suggest you also get your budgie from a breeder rather than the lfs. Only because often the birds in the shop are already too old to train. We got Bud from the breeder, two days after he left the nest. Nov/Dec are when there are a lot on offer.

...who possibly smells a bit at the moment and looks underfed too :lol: Welcome to the nuthouse Tuffers :roll:

I too would go for the budgie. Quieter and smaller sharp beak!

Amazing he seems to have survived unscathed!

and if you keep holding their noses like that they will end up looking like flatfish's avatar! :-?

I feel more sorry for the poor cows! Stuck calves can be very hard to dislodge :-?

Both sites are looking great! Well done to you all and good club advertising! I hope you made up business cards or leaflets to hand out to punters interested in joining. :bounce:

Good luck with your search. I moved this to Off Topic as the trade and exchange section is for aquatic related items only. (I don't need anyone claiming ducks are aquatic either thank you! :lol: )

and the article!!!

I hope someone takes lots of photos and sends me an article too!!!!

Told you so didn't we? :lol: It still doesn't stop your worrying and it won't be the last time either :roll:

Well done. Isn't fish keeping a useful hobby? :lol:

If you know members have quite a variety of plants you could have a plant swap evening and talk about the requirements of each one.

Well it's 3.27pm she ought to be home by now. How did it go?

Visit another fish club. Participate in a Pet Expo (if there is going to be one locally) Have a tank and pond crawl where you all go and see everyone's set-ups Have a breeding competition

Don't be fooled, cows are vicious! :lol: Sorry to hear you were hurt Sliva but obviously you upset the cow in some way so it was your own fault

There isn't one at the moment. Ever thought of starting one? There used to be a club in Whangarei many years ago and I know there are a lot of fish keepers there

Fingers crossed for a successful raising of the fry Simian

Cute - whatever it is 8)

Guest speakers (depends on the area. MAF people, DOC, fish 'experts', lanscapers, tank builders etc) Have demonstrations on building tanks, landscape design, basic "how to" set up a tank, making light hoods or tank lids and stuff. Have everyone bring samples of tank and tap water plus any pH kits they have and see if all read the same and what range of pH tanks and taps have. Go on trips to lfs (if you have a selection to choose from), rock pool areas, fish hunts, driftwood collecting. Have BBQs and social outings Have a sales table, auction or swap meet

JazzyJeff when I click on No10 it lists about 68 hazards re using the stuff, then goes on to list many other risks etc.

No idea but they are gorgeous!