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I wonder if duckweed, Lemna minor, would work as well then?

That looks like an interesting idea. You could also use a half coconut or similar and hook it over the top edge of the tank with wire. Make shelves using plastic siliconed to the sides (you would need to drop the water level while you did it and it cured of course) and silicone gravel or sand to them.

3 cheers for Janey!!! :lol:

All you can do is give them a go and see. Some oscars are worse than others and you may find some plants (or their positions) will be left alone. Then again... :lol: I remembr one of our members having oscars and a tank with a large piece of driftwood, Java and vallis and the oscars weren't taking any notice of the plants. They were only half size fish at the time so perhaps they don't attack plants until they are older.

It is not so good to mix tropical and cold water fish like that unless they are fancy goldfish and the temp is not too high. What sort of filter was always clogging up before you put in the under gravels? Generally speaking, under gravels and goldfish don't mix cos they rummage through the substrate and when biggre can expose the filter plates. Perhaps your fur is also clogging things a little unhappy and wet ferret

I like a dark blue (RGB 0, 51, 204) myself and spray painting the outside is easiest.

My African tank is full of red algae - no plants to compete with. It looks nice so I leave it alone, just wiping it off the front glass so I can see the fishes.

I don't think there is a large demand for feeder guppies ballistic. Those with large carnivorous fishes may want them but only as an occasional treat rather than a daily diet. I might be wrong though

Hi and welcome to the fishroom. Do you have a lot of tanks?

The shells should work fins

Put it in a plastic bag (seal well) then a tall thin cardboard box or map tube.

Me? I am president of the Marlborough Aquarium Club and the Aquarium World editor.

Hi and welcome marwan. I guess you know Kim then? :lol:

Really?? She will have been chuffed to meet another member from in here. Good to hear she is making the most of her time up your way.

So why didn't she buy the biggest?

One of the Kapi-Mana members is a very keen goldfish enthusiast. He even subscribes to the Goldfish Society of Great Britain (he is a Pom). Hawkes Bay also have a lady who regularly wins cold water fish and pond competitions and has bred goldfish for a number of years. PM me if you want some names and contacts as I would not like to name them here without their permission. I would imagine either would be happy to arrange pick up.

My husband and I will be in ChCh Aug 1 - 2 for a computer show (go down Sunday and show in Monday. We head home that night). May we arrange a visit Layton? Would love to see your tank 'live'.

They are great aren't they? I hope you realise it is illegal to take undersize paua . It doesn't matter whether you plan to eat them or not. Keep an eye on it in summer as they do not cope with warmer temperatures at all and if it dies out of sight, or you don't notice for a couple of hours, it will foul the tank very quickly.

Hi and welcome kiwi. A tropical marine takes more dedication (and money) than fresh water.

Welcome to the fishroom mono. A group of us can usually be found in the chat room most evenings from around 9pm. Drop in a say hi sometime. Love those scats! You don't see them in shops here very often these days.

Hi and welcome Donna. There is a fish club in Wairarapa. They meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, 7.30pm at the MIS Environmental Centre, Masterton. I suggest you join as you will get good advice and help with fish and plants. I hope you know about 'cycling' a tank?

Not only does their pizza foul the tank but it leaves an oily film on the surface. The most annoying thing about them is the noise of little voices yelling "Cowabunga dude!" in the middle of the night :lol:

They are lighter in colour when young and don't get their bristles for quite a few months - and then only the males get them. Bettas do not like strong currents so perhaps moving the pump will be enough. At least you noticed he wasn't getting his share!

Moved this to the saltwater section Mitch where it is more likely to get an answer for you.

Matt is right. They are more often called dither fish and lots of plants makes fish feel more secure. Any small shoaling fish would do the job.