Caryl

My aunt, in Hokitika, has a woodburner with wetback. She says her power bills average $65 per reading

They have them every month It is fun going to meetings isn't it? I like to put faces to names and, of course, see other tanks if possible. Rob's are well worth a visit

Welcome. We have a number here for whom English is not their first language and, quite frankly, their spelling is usually better than those who only speak English!

No water out of the tank here but boy the plants were swinging! I also had an empty clothes horse in the lounge and it bounced across the floor. I hope there is not too much damage in the Taranaki region. A friend across town said he had stuff fall off shelves.

There was somewhat of a stink when the koi were discovered in that Nelson pond. It was then drained and the koi killed.

I did but there was little of interest. The time to go is just after a lot of rain, or a storm, as native woods get washed down the river and arrive at the mouth all nice and waterlogged 8)

or both

Koi are illegal in NZ but this was not always the case, hence they can be found in the wild due to accidental and deliberate release. You are not allowed to keep koi.

Fish are easier to live with than men too! :smln: Luckily, Grant and I have always followed our fish keeping hobby together so it has not been a problem.

Just returned from taking my parents to Hokitika to see a dying relative. Had to wait until the road opened again as it had closed due to snow. Here are some pics... rainbow on the way to St Arnaud. It followed us for miles! Heading towards St Arnaud Lake Rotoiti waterfront Lake Rotoiti waterfront Linesman fixing the lines outside of Reefton House in Reefton. It was the most snowfall they have had in 50 years Hokitika beach View across Hokitika Bridge to mountains ice on roadside coming through the Buller Gorge Sunset looking towards St Arnaud Interesting patterns on the hillside just out from St Arnaud

Inspiring!

I see your cyclops pond and raise you my brine shrimp pond... :slfg: There is not much to see in photos of live food cultures Joe. Usually, as said, just an ice cream container or similar covered in porridge, cat food etc :-?

I have a siphon python but it was so slow I would read a book while waiting for the tank to fill - as big a mistake as sitting at the computer! Hmmm this would make a good Aquarium World article :happy2:

Check our main site as it has information for all the affiliated clubs in NZ, articles, plant database and all sorts of helpful information. There is more to this than just the forums

Well we are very careful to put our phones away at quiz. Tonight is the final. We will not win the overall prize ($500 to the school of our choice) but we have a good chance of being second (which will add to our bar tab). The Microbes have an unassailable lead (unless they come down with a bacterial infection and don't turn up) at 532 and we are currently second (up from third the week before) on 488.5. The next team, Portmanteaus are on 484.5 and the OBG's (Oldies But Goodies) have 484.5. We usually sit next to the OBG's and have a great friendly rivalry going as they are friends of ours. So it will be a close run fight for 2nd and 3rd. GO FOXY MORONS!!!! :happy1: :bounce: :happy2: :slfg:

You can never have too much filtration!

Sorting compatibility can be difficult as there are many factors that can alter the result... Size of fish Which was added first Size of tank Decor Numbers of each species Total stocking ...immediately come to mind and I am sure there are other factors.

Leave them alone as they pretty much look after themselves. If he is fanning there will be another batch in there.

He also has parents who say no more tanks! Joe, I have some fly screens here if you want to use the mesh from those.

and did you ask the club breeding co-ordinator to count the 10 after 30 days free swimming so they could be registered? Or have they not reached that age yet?

Strong light and no plants for it to compete with. I had no trouble growing it in my African tank and I didn't actually want it :roll:

but he's not a pheasant plucker he's the pheasant plucker's son and he's only plucking pheasants 'til the pheasant plucker comes

I found moving in short bursts was helpful. Dr said to you 30 minutes per day but that does not mean you can't do it in 5 minute, or 10 minute lots to make up the 30 minutes. Anyway you can go to a pool? Walking through water is easier on the joints and less likely to cause you pain as the water supports the joints. If you can't swim, just walk up and down in waist to chest high water.

I am sure it was because the male did or said something wrong :slfg:

I think there are as many BGK called Mack as there are neons called Bob :slfg: Carbon, Steel or Sharpe. :gigl: