maxxi1

Thank you, that makes a lot more sense. My (in progress) tank is based on one ecosystem where a few compatible aquarium fish live, so it should be easy for me to start with a couple of easier species and then look into more difficult ones later down the track.

We now have a speaker for the afternoon.  To be announced in the next couple of weeks

Like livingart, I would say it is not worth much, if anything. It would probably be cheaper to replace than try and find parts or repair. I either have one myself, in my box of spare aquarium bits, or I biffed it long ago.
You should be able to test it yourself as there is little to go wrong in them. Either it goes well, goes but not well, or doesn't go at all. If it goes well, give it to someone starting out but warn them it may not last much longer. If it goes, but not well, it is likely to be stuffed diaphragms and you can tell by looking at them. They will have disintegrated or have holes in them, especially along the creases. If it doesn't go at all, biff it.
If they couldn't find the parts for them 13 years ago, you're not likely to do so now.

The following email has been sent to all clubs, and their exec/ delegates to distribute.
Good afternoon all Clubs, Presidents, Delegates and Executive.
Attached are the minutes from the latest Exec and Delegate meeting held for the FNZAS.
But I also wanted to discuss some other items with clubs and really wish to have your feedback. 
First of all, I'm looking for people who are wanting to join a working group - the working group is for the new Societies Act, which now gives the FNZAS the opportunity to update (we have to as there is new legalities) to update our constitution. - If you would like to be on this working group please email [email protected] - the group members will have a Facebook chat, as well as a forum chat set up for them (if I can figure out how to set this up) and also will be able to access via myself the zoom to have meetings to discuss, this then will need to go out to exec and delegates to discuss and then all clubs get to vote on it - This is a huge opportunity for clubs to have their say - and I would love to have at least one or two people from each club who are interested in joining in on this. We must register under the new Societies Act before October 2026 and a new constitution will work alongside this.  I have attached MBIE Links for the changes and constitution building tool for people to have a look at. 
https://www.mbie.govt.nz/business-and-employment/business/regulating-entities/incorporated-societies-act-2022/
https://is-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz/law-changes-for-societies/
https://is-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz/law-changes-for-societies/your-society-will-need-a-constitution/
https://is-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz/help-centre/running-your-incorporated-society/constitution-builder-tool/

Can clubs please have a discussion at their next meeting and come back to myself - I will share with the Exec and Delegates from each club can elaborate where required.
What would you like the FNZAS to do for clubs?
What would you like the FNZAS to do to help support membership? (competitions? prizes etc etc)
What are your expectations of the FNZAS?
If FNZAS had a zoom account for clubs to use - would you take advantage of this?

FNZAS currently has this information as a who we are / objectives in our constitution (see below) - What do you think we do?
The objects of the Federation shall be:
(a) To act as a coordinating body of all affiliated Societies.
(b) To publish a Journal with the object of developing and advancing aquaria-keeping and water gardening in New Zealand.
(c) To promote in every way the dissemination of knowledge of all forms of aquatic life.
(d) To initiate and support research to advance the knowledge of animal and plant life in water.
(e) To provide the assistance in all possible ways to affiliated Societies in furthering the hobbies of aquarium keeping and water gardening.
(f) To cooperate and cultivate reciprocal relations with any person, Society or body having objects similar or in parts similar to the objects of the Federation and whether in New Zealand or any other country.
(g) To purchase take on lease or in exchange or hire or otherwise acquire any real or personal property and any rights or privileges which the Federation shall think necessary or expedient for the purpose of obtaining the objects of the Federation or any of them, or promoting the interests of the Federation or its members and to sell, exchange, let on bail or lease with or without the option of purchase or in any manner dispose of any such property rights or privileges as aforesaid.
(h) To do all such other things as may be incidental or conducive to the attaining of the above objects or any of them.
(i) To deal with the funds of the Federation in furthering these objects.
The Federation shall be non-political and non-sectarian and shall refrain from commenting on matters political or religious.

Nga mihi

-- 
Maxine Lynch 
President, Federation of New Zealand Aquatic Societies 
https://aquariumworld.nz/
https://issuu.com/fnzasaw
FNZAS Exec and Delegates meetin 10 11 2023.pdf

Hey Vicki. Welcome. 
 
I am not much help sorry as I do not know alot if anything about frogs in nz. 
Have you had a read through the pinned posts and guidance on this forum ? Hopefully they help. Otherwise I know a good Wellington based reptile and Amphibian rescue who may be able to help. However you may need to reach out to them on facebook. 

For sale Leopard Geckos Born January 2023,
A -Tremper Albino,
B - Tremper Albino,Bold Stripe
C - Tremper Albino, Jungle
D - Chocolate Albino.
E - Chocolate Albino.
Open to offers.

Dalton aquatic soil and cap it with something.. I have heard of people using other soils but as mentioned above it cannot have any fertilizer and it will create higher nitrates so you will need to take that into account

Having never used anything except aquarium gravel, I can't help you but hopefully someone else can. My plants have only ever had gravel and fish poo.

From what I have researched any organic potting mix will be fine. Just make sure it is actually organic. 
Daltons Aquatic Mix is the most common dirt to use.

Notice of FNZAS AGM May 20, 2023, 10am (Virtual Meeting) details below.

Attendance:
This year’s AGM is being held online via Zoom and all are welcome, please see the below link. HBAS are also hosting a day’s events – if you are interested in attending, please contact [email protected] for more information.

Attending the face-to-face event is a great way to show your support to our fellow hobbyists who were recently affected by the devastating Cyclone Gabriel


Topic: FNZAS AGM Zoom Meeting
Time: May 20, 2023 10:00 AM Auckland, Wellington

Join Zoom Meeting
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A message from the President of the FNZAS.
In light of recent events around Aotearoa, New Zealand, I wanted to reach out to all clubs to ensure that you are aware you can reach out to your executive should you need anything, we will try and assist in any way possible. 
Contact can be made via the www.aquariumworld.nz forums or via email, if you are a member and you cannot get access to the internet my cellphone number has been sent out to clubs via email, you can text and I will load a post on your behalf. 
If you think there is something specific the FNZAS can assist with, please let me know asap. 
We know that some areas are going through a period of great devastation; and we want you to know we are thinking of you and helping from a distance in any way we can. 
For your aquatic pets continue to do as much as you can.
Turn over water to help keep oxygen in the water.
Let the tanks cool down slowly by wrapping them in blankets if you can.
Reduce feeding to help keep water parameters in check. 
If you are able to, do a small water change daily. 
We understand that areas have no power, no cellphone coverage and roads are blocked and damaged. Please ensure you and your whanau(family) are safe first and foremost.
 
 

Below are some links to help you find out information or assistance should you need this.
https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/resources/news-and-events/news-and-events/cyclone-gabrielle-february-2023/
https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/find-your-civil-defence-group/
https://www.hbemergency.govt.nz/
https://www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz/
https://www.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz/major-incident/flooding-2023
https://www.gdc.govt.nz/services/civil-defence
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/urgent-costs/index.html
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/emergencies/cyclone-gabrielle.html
The following I have copied directly from a NZ Herald article as it is very informative. 

To donate, go to: https://www.redcross.org.nz/support-us/about-donating/donating-during-emergencies/
People wanting to donate to the Mayoral Relief Funds can do so by contacting the respective councils from the affected regions.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Donations of food or money can be made to Auckland City Mission https://www.aucklandcitymission.org.nz/auckland-flood-response/
To help animals, texts can be sent with HUHA to 4463 to instantly donate $3.
To volunteer, visit Volunteering Hawke’s Bay, Volunteering Northland, Volunteering Bay of Plenty, Volunteering Auckland or Volunteering Waikato
To help with the cleanup, you can join the Student Volunteer Army https://sva.org.nz/
If you know someone who needs help with animals, call HUHA on 027 4416474, 022 249 1020, or 0800 00 83 33.
To request help from SPCA, Aucklanders can call 09 256 7300 or email [email protected]
Here is a link to the live noticeboard on Stuff.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/300807929/cyclone-gabrielle-live-noticeboard-ask-or-offer-help-after-the-storm

Stay safe members and clubs and help each other where you can.
Maxine Lynch
-- 
President of Federation of New Zealand Aquatic Societies
https://aquariumworld.nz/ [1]
https://issuu.com/fnzasaw [2] 

Links:
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[1] https://aquariumworld.nz/
[2] https://issuu.com/fnzasaw

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2023.

I honestly couldn't even tell you what one is... but the societies act is so archaic that is why it was rewritten last year and why I posted this as someone is working on our rewrite draft 😀

Terrible photo as glass was dirty and lots of reflections from surrounding windows but I wanted to get some photos before they disappeared again.
There is a teenage ancistrus (the one on the left side of the aquarium, you can just see a bit of the head) and 2 fry. You can just see dad's bristles bottom right

never! I was rehoming these for a friend

Unwanted organism
https://aquariumworld.nz/databases/1-plants/90-Hydrocleys-nymphoides

If anyone wants to chat Hermanns tortoises, feel free to start a chat on here :>) Happy to help newbies, happy to learn from old timers 😄😄

What part of NZ? 

I believe it is very good for biological filtration as it removes nitrates so helps reduce algae. It is grown above water with only the roots submerged. The roots should grow very well and provide good cover for fry. Some put them in hanging baskets on the top edge of the aquarium, no good if you have a lid that totally covers it, or put it in a hang on the back filter.

maximum pet supplies in naenae has some... they just came in so i do not know if that is where you went

just hatched more babies they are about 5 days old now.

just hatched more babies they are about 5 days old now.

We have been working away breeding quietly from 2 fry to get numbers up to a decent amount and have now passed a few trios on to other breeders. But we managed to hatch some old peat and got lucky 
 
 

The below email has been sent to all club delegates, club secretaries or presidents and also members or the FNZAS Executive committee, with the attached documents. 
 
Good afternoon, FNZAS executive committee and all clubs delegates and clubs

Please pass this on to your club members should they wish to attend.

Attached to this email you will find documents that are required for AGM
-⁠ nominations
-⁠ voting information
-⁠ 2021 AGM minutes
-⁠ agenda
-⁠ financial report


Capitations need to be paid for your club in order for your nomination and your vote to be eligible, so please ensure this has been done.


This years meeting is being held via zoom
This is a paid zoom account and will not kick us off.
There will be a waiting room.
Please join with your real name.
Please ensure you are on mute unless requested to speak to keep background noise to a minimum.

Guests are welcome however will not be able to vote.


Voting will need to be completed via email, so please ensure you have access to email for the meeting.



Maxine is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: FNZAS AGM 2022
Time: Aug 20, 2022 10:30 AM Auckland, Wellington

Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 223214


Thank you
Maxine Lynch
Secretary FNZAS
Voting information for FNZAS AGM 2022.pdf FNZAS AGM 2022 Agenda.pdf Nominations for 2022 FNZAS Executive.pdf FNZAS 2021 AGM Minutes.pdf Reports 21_22 Financials.pdf Federation of New Zealand Aquatic Societies Inc Accounting Polices.pdf