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It is a quarterly, full colour, 40 page, A5 size magazine published Feb, May, Aug and Nov. It is posted out free to all FNZAS members or available by subscription ($22 for 12 months).

Ah but I then publish it in our magazine - I don't keep it for myself. A lot of fishkeepers do not (believe it or not) have internet access so do not have the opportunity to see it here.

Here is the National Pest Plant Accord... http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/files/pe ... manual.pdf

Looking good Simian. How about sending me a step by step on how you did it, complete with pics

And so the fun (and paperwork) behins! Good luck, we are following this with interest.

I had better add I have had that thing for many years now! :roll:

We got the siphon bit from The Goldfish Bowl in Hamilton if I remember correctly and then got extra hose from Mico Wakefield.

When I do a water change I siphon into 30L barrels. You could do this (to enable you to suck the crud up as well) then siphon from the barrel out the window (or down the bank). No lifting.

Here you go...

My hose is 9.5m and, as I said, it siphons too slowly over that length to have enough oomph to clean as it siphons. It is made up of 2 hose lengths, one short, with a tap between the 2 so I have to turn the tap closed then fill the short hose at the siphon end then drop the siphon underwater, then turn the tap open. This starts it siphoning. Too long to suck!! :lol:

Perren I have sent you a PM with information direct from Kong's for you.

We have a lot of cats move through our front garden and the poo everywhere! :evil: You have all seen the one who makes every attempt to get inside to catch Bud. We can't leave a door or window open. Several times now it has got into the garage and been locked in there. We don't realise until late at night when we can hear it in the roof. We have several stains in our hung plaster ceiling from when a wild cat got into the roof and refused to be caught. It kept peeing up there and that has come through the plaster :evil: The nurseryman looked like he had gone to a great deal of trouble to fence and cover his plants but you know what cats are like for getting through small gaps. I have every sympathy for him.

I have one of those things except mine is a pretty blue, not that bright green :lol: How well they work depends on how far away from the tank your tap is, how high the tank is compared to the tap, and how good your water pressure is. I do not use it to do water changes as I can't get enough flow to suck up the crud. I can use it to refill the tank but it is very slow as I have a very long distance for the hose to go, very little height difference between tap and tank, and low water pressure. Biggest problem is forgetting it is filling (takes up to 30 minutes to refill 60L) so I prefer to use buckets rather than look up from my book to see water flowing over the top of the tank

Here is the info from the last one http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/molly- ... 18160.html

The pest species are Vallisneria gigantea and Vallisneria spiralis.

From what I've seen, most people seem to line their half barrels with black polythene. A small pump and filter is all you need to keep it clear. If the barrel is kept out of full sun it will rarely need water changes. Just top up the water as it evaporates. Two goldfish in a barrel would be plenty. Lots of plants too.

You have to start somewhere George and just because some weren't there, didn't mean they weren't interested. Do not be discouraged.

Go for quality, not quantity

Perfectly well thank you Mark and not interested in being caught. Here he is now. As you can see, no change

Ah must be in my area then 8) :lol:

Here is conference information: http://www.fnzas.org.nz/conference_2008_and_agm/ It has its official bit but we try to get that done as quickly as possible :lol: No show, too much to organise at the same time, but there is the possibility of seeing a few of the local club members' tanks. The gravel murk would have settled overnight You won't regret the darker gravel.

Welkom 8)

May be the substrate is too sharp for them and they wore off or used to be with tank mates who ate them.

I spent ages last night reading that site spoon recommended. Very funny (and informative) 8)

Conference is in NELSON but is hosted by the combined Tasman and Marlborough Clubs.