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Oops, pardon my nuts :lol: Didn't check my cut and paste job :roll: I replaced it with what I meant to paste originally then realised it is the same as Keri-Anne's further down as well. One of those days :-?

They aren't on the biosecurity list of pests and diseases. DOC says about them here; http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/page.aspx?id=33409 and their legal definition is "unwanted organism" but I can't see where you are fined for having them or distributing but I thought it was illegal. They will jump on you if you try to sell them on Trademe

My mother sent the pics to her sister in law in Hokitika for confirmation. She objected to those pics being in the forums as she thought it would encourage more Aucklanders to move there when they saw what the west coast looked like :lol:

In case you are interested VinsonMassif, I believe that house was built in the early 1900's and my grandmother worked there in the 1920's as housekeeper for the Deidrichs family. Dad says the whole house will be made of native timber and the floors will be solid kauri or matai The water in the river is that colour because it is melted snow.

By the time I realised mine had flowered under the lid, it was a bit squished and past its prime :roll: Yours looks much better :lol:

I too have never heard of the VersaMax but have used AquaClears for years with no problem. I add different media to my AquaClears too - eg I usually put ceramic noodles under the sponge for that extra coverage.

I can't see a problem with it.

If you decide to let go of them, let me know I used to have a tank of them but loaned them, and the tank, to a junior member who eventually killed them all as interest waned I had mine in a small species only tank but they would co-exist with most fish of a similar size.

I thought you booked flights ages ago?

75L is about a 2ft tank isn't it? That is too small for goldfish let alone the other inhabitants. Have you checked the mussels are still alive? When they die they pollute the water fast. Not sure how rocks would cause green water. Is there any filtration on the tank? Much water movement? Sunlight?

Perhaps it's his birthday and he has been celebrating :lol: Wonder if there will be a mixed up lot of GBAs thinking they are snails.

I have had Fluval, Eheim, AquaClear and Jebo - love the Jebo.

Thanks HaNs. OK, who wants to research an article on NZ native aquatic plants? 8)

I won mine at a conference 8) I would assume you could order it from any bookstore.

The treasurer (and club) is new at this and she didn't realise receipts were required, or that people would want to know their money etc had been received. She has either this week, or next week, off so will contact all those who have registered then.

He means a background like this... Instead of the one you have that is blue with plants on it. He then suggests some flat slate siliconed to the sides of the tank to add to the rock look.

Since there is no number on mine, and it has a section on how to set up the landscaping, I will assume I have number 1. I agree with all that has been said about it. Very inspirational

You do not have to be affiliated to attend the AGM as we are an incorporated society but you will be close to it by then anyway Loopy 8) Late reg refers to after the April 18th date mentioned.

No, they are huge files even when done as pdf's. The main page has a lot of articles that came from the magazines though. The AWs are done in Microsoft Publisher. I have back issues of the earlier magazines (a few) and can print off the rest as required - for a fee of $5 per magazine plus postage. Postage has just gone up too as I used to be able to fold them in half and send them at 50c but they have narrowed the allowable thickness so all magazines will now be posted flat as A5 size at $1 Doubled our postage costs in one hit :evil:

OK evil I can use that but Cheesejawa actually asked if anyone had done an article on native plants - and no they haven't. Anyone volunteering? 8)

Yes

We didn't think you were nuts at all spink! Sorry we didn't understand what you were trying to tell us.

I know how bad it looks but all the fish we saw looked fine to us. No sign of any sick or dead ones anywhere. All were alert with erect fins. They possibly were selling them fast as it was hard to move through the crowds of people and finding enough space to be able to take a photo.

Did you see my post about emailing the finished article to me? (it was being added to and altered as more information came in). Never got an email from you. Is what is there now what you want to finish with? If so, I am happy to use it. Any pics to go with it? 8)

Is it likely that the PH is high due to run-off from wall? Possibly. It may drop once the plants are added. Is the PH level at 7.8 too high for goldfish and plants? The fish won't mind, if they are adjusted to the pH slowly. The plants will get used to it I think and may, as said, help reduce the pH.