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Rabbit, which forum are you saying is administered by Bayfish, QLDAF?

Below are pics from Armadale Reptile Centre. The place was ok, just abit small and the range wasn't as good as Caversham Wildlife Park (above/first post). Also got the chance to try out my new 50-200mm SWD lens. Still trying to work out how to use the new Lens properly... so, excuse some of the bad shots.. Pics: What a life! Hope you like! Cheers! Kevin

Hi folks Just thought I'd share with you, some pics of Aussie wildlife (at a wildlife park) the family went to a few weeks ago: Hope you like the pics! I would've added names to the pics, but forgot what some of them are called.. lol Cheers! Kevin

Kia Ora! *with a Kiwi accent* (I hope I said that right!)

Rabbit, QLDAF is still around but they're a "General fishkeeping" forum whereas Malawi Dreams specialises in Malawi Cichlids. We also have a small (very) section for other fish too. Matto, great to see you join up buddy!

Many thanks Caryl. I've announced it here: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=49865 I'll also announce/advertise your forum on Malawi Dreams. Looking forward to a mutually beneficial relationship! Cheers! Kevin

Hi folks! With Caryl/FNZAS's permission, I would like to introduce you to: http://www.malawidreams.com Malawi Dreams was set up about 5 months ago as a local (Australian) specialised source for information on Malawi Cichlids. We welcome anyone who likes Malawi Cichlids (and other fish)! We also have a breeders registry (can only be accessible by MD members), arcade section (about 150 games, with more being added as we progress), a Premium Chat service, and other cool stuff. Here's a summary of Malawi Dreams: Whats' in Malawi Dreams forums (viewable as a registered member) Information about Lake Malawi, its' water chemistry, location etc. Discussions about Malawi cichlid species Breeders registry of Malawi cichlid breeders in Australia Technical aspects of aquariums and fishkeeping Fish diseases Aquarium & Fish photos from members Classifieds (Specials from MD Sponsors, and Malawi cichlids buyers/sellers) Competitions for members (with some prizes!) General/Non-fish chit chat Arcade games Premium Chat room ..and many other features/subsections Whats' in Malawi Dreams Premium forums (only accessible as a Premium member) All the above, plus: Premium classifieds for anything fish or non-fish related. Premium competitions for members (better prizes!) Photos from MD events (BBQs', day outs etc.) *The MD Team will be adding more things to the Premium section, in the near future. --- It takes less than 1 minute to register as a member. We are a very relaxed forum, with the purpose of preserving Malawi Cichlids, whilst at the same time, have a lot of fun on and off the forum! Why not register and become a member, today! Malawi Dreams is a free forum. We can be found here: http://www.malawidreams.com/index.php Hope to see you guys & gals on there! Hopefully, between the 2 forums we'll benefit hobbiests from both countries. Cheers! Kevin

Wow, such warm welcome! Thanks all! I'll be sure to participate here more often. BTW, I'm also a co-owner of another forum (based in Australia) which specialises in Malawi cichlids. Am I allowed to announce it on here (forum banner/link exchange etc)? I'm sure it'll be great for both forums to learn/see different fish which may or not be available locally.. Cheers! Kevin

Thanks for the welcomes. I posted a small article about Lethrinops species: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=49858&p=543227#p543227

Hi guys Below is my first species profile write-up. Don't laugh! Introduction: Lethrinops are an extremely peaceful group of fish from Lake Malawi. Their colours vary, some are dull while others are very beautiful. In the Aquarium trade, Lethrinops are also known as sandsifters, because they sift sand to find small edible organisms. They are a medium sized Malawi cichlid, and live in groups. Aquarium requirements: Tank space: 4ft tank (for groups of about 8 fish) Filtration: Good filtration is essential, along with some water flow Temperature: 25-27c degrees PH: 7.8 - 8.3 Decor: Sand substrate with a bit of rockwork In the Aquarium: Lethrinops are best kept in small groups of 6-12 individual. The dominant males are seldom aggressive towards each other, unless they're in a breeding mood in which they would chase other males away from their spawning site. The ideal tank size is a standard 4x18x18" tank (minimum) for a group of 8 fish. They are an open water fish, and having a thin layer of limesand (or similar substrate) is HIGHLY recommended. Some rocks can be used to furnish their aquarium but bear in mind that these fish likes to cruise around open water. Although they can live with non-aggressive African cichlids, they do much better in a tank of their own. Feeding: Lethrinops are not fussy eaters. However, high quality food is recommended to bring out their colours and to entice breeding. They also love frozen shrimp once a week as a treat! Breeding: Getting Lethrinops to breed is not as easy as some other Malawi cichlids such as Electric Yellows. They are easily spooked and holding females will often spit out their eggs for no apparent reason. For best results, a group of 1 dominant male, 1 sub-dominant male and 4-6 females is recommended. Lethrinops are a mouthbrooding cichlid. Females will hold fertilized eggs in their mouths for upto 3 weeks, in which they will then find a quiet spot to spit out their free swimming fry. Summary: Lethrinops are a great fish species for any hobbiest who have the time and tank space to accommodate these amazing fish! They are one of the few Malawi cichlids that will live, interact, breed and thrive in a colony of their own kind. Pics of some Lethrinops species which I currently have: Lethrinops Albus Lethrinops Lethrinus Lethrinops Longipinnis (Not as colourful as other species, but great characters!!) Lethrinops sp. 'red capuz" Lethrinops sp. 'yellow collar' * All the above info are based on my observations & experiences with the keeping of my Lethrinops species. Please let me know if some of the info needs to be amended..

Hi folks I'm new here. My name is Kevin and I'm from Australia. I currently have colonies of: Lethrinops sp. Albus Lethrinops sp. Red Capuz Lethrinops sp. Yellow Collar Lethrinops Lethrinus Lethrinops Longipinnis Metriaclima sp. 'Membe Deep' Cynotilapia afra 'Chilingali' I also have other fish such as Angels/Discus in a 6ft planted tank, goldfish in a pond etc. Anyways, nice looking forum! Cheers! Kevin