Caryl

I couldn't either (just red Xs) so I right clicked on the x, selected properties then copied and pasted the url into the address line

They don't care about the colour but the eggs show up better on darker colours. Get the wool and wrap it around a paperback book about 20 times (longwise or lengthwise depends on the depth of your tank). Tie a short piece of wool through one end and knot it firmly. Cut through the strands at the opposite end to the tied end. Voila! One spawning mop. Tease the individual wool strands out a bit too. It may take a little dunking and squeezing to getthe wool to sink at first. I tie the piece of wool to a square of polystyrene so the mop hangs down from the surface. In my tank, this meant the mop hung to almost touching the substrate. Not sure if the fish care though.

I think Alan meant we were discussing it with you in chat and TC said then hers seemed to prefer the flake to the live food. Perhaps you had gone to do your homework by then.

Ahhh how cute! Hope they survive in the community tank but I doubt it

Sounds like plnaria worms perhaps bilbo. Harmless but a nuisance if they get out of hand. Usually caused by over feeding.

I have had fish sent to me via courier. Courier Post I think it was.

Just avoid the wet/dry

Can't wait to see the new tank up and running pies.

You have to ask the couriers if they will take them. This seems to vary from area to area. I have sent and received fish via Post Haste but others have said their Post Haste won't accept live animals. If you find a courier willing to transport them, they need to be double bagged (1/4 water and 3/4 air in the bags) with packing around them to stop them moving around in the container. At this time of year they need to be in a polystyrene box. Fill a 2 litre plastic fizz bottle with hot water and wrap it in a towel or newspaper and pack it in with the bagged fish. This will help keep them warm. The container will need to be clearly marked "Live Fish" on all sides along with "Fragile" and "This Way Up" signs. Of course, don't forget the address as well :lol:

Remove the rams as a safety precaution but leave the babies where they are. Dad will look after them. They are hardy and should be out and about fending for themselves in no time at all.

Marlborough will definitely have at least 1 van load attending. We had a ball last time!!!

Fins crossed for you this time fins

Granite and slate are fine to use. If you ever have a rock you are unsure of, put it in a container and pour a little vinegar on it. If it fizzes - don't use it. Of course, if you have Africans and want alkaline water, use limestone rocks.

Thanks for that link doc. I have printed it off to re-read later. Very interesting.

Depends what you set it up with. A bare 4 x 2 x 2 tank cost me $80 but I have heard of others getting them for less (and more). The type of stand will affect the cost too with solid wooden ones being more expensive than metal. There are a lot of factors and I guess it boils down to how much you are willing to pay.

Can't help you about the video BG but nice pics - specially the plec.

ANDREW!! Where are you? SOmeone wants to join the NZKA!

Oh no! It is so hard when a partner doesn't share your enthusiasm for something. I am lucky both Grant and I like fish. Tell her it is better to have you home looking after the fish than out with the boys or at the pub :lol: . Or does she want you out? :lol: :lol:

I suggest you join the NZKA. Which ones do you have? I seem to remember you actually have some already.

We had a great time too and I think it helped we were together for a week rather than a weekend as usual. Gave everyone more time to catch up with friends and make new ones. It was good to be able to meet suemack after having talked to her in here and on the phone but never having met face to face.

Sarah the one of the parrots on the footy field is yours.

Welcome to the fishroom bandit.

I scrape any algae off the glass then let it settle before I shove the siphon as deeply as I can into the gravel and systematically move across the tank, starting in the front and making my way to the back. By the time I have covered the whole tank I have removed about 60 litres from a 4ft tank.

We buy fish from ChCh and drive home with them - a 4 hour minimum trip. Never had a problem. A cooler bag as hand luggage and they will be fine. I have also flown (in a plane - before someone makes a smart comment) carrying axolotls in an icecream container.

My tanks are lucky to get a water change once every 2 or 3 months.