Devrens
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Hi folks!
Have any of you had any experience keeping a sorority of 4 or 5 females in a 10 gallon long? I was under the impression that if you got 4 or 5 sisters from the same spawn when they're young that you should be fine in a 10g. However, I've seen mixed opinions about this online regarding whether a 10g or a 20g should be the minimum for a sorority.
Thanks!
Dev
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Wow! I've hardly ever had any problem with my Eheim filters. I've used their canisters as well as the internal pickup variants and I've been more than happy. I find they aren't the best if you're looking for crystal clear water, but as a biological filter I have 0 complaints.
The only Eheim filters I personally can't stand are their Aquaball ones, they really do get clogged after hardly any use. :\ They've got ones out now called biopower that look similar, haven't tried them though as I was so disappointed with the Aquaball...
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They sure did Alan - some bounced back quicker than others, some didn't bounce back at all. But to be sure, life will never be the same again down there.
Devrens, clear out/giving up can be for so many reasons. I am having a clear out too - because I need to make space for family returning home (house lots to be stored and because I am changing to marine. Boy do I have some stuff to move
You kind of hope that anyone stopping doesn't get rid of absolutely everything because chances are one day they may return to the hobby, and it wasn't just a spur of the moment decision on a bad day.Oh definitely, I understand that guys.
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https://trademe.co.nz/984861068
What a clear out! Always get a little sad when I see these types of listing.
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They're good, I've been running 2-3 for the last 5+ years. Never had a problem with them. CF1200s are the filter I always suggest when someone asks what filter to get.
Awesome! Thanks for that. Are they quiet enough for a room aquarium?
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Welcome!
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They should have them at Hollywood fish farm in Auckland
Hi VINZ!
The only freshwater shrimp we have in New Zealand are natives, so it's illegal to sell them.
So the only way to acquire them is by catching them!
- Dev
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You may have a problem with condensation between the layers which could look a bit rough.
Would be impossible to clean as well. Just a completely off the wall thought: what if you found a crystal clear epoxy and managed to (miraculously) attach the pane without any air bubbles? Would that theoretically work?
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Hi guys!
Have any of you had any experience with the Aqua One Aquis Canister Filters? You can see them here on HFF's website.
I can't find any information, reviews, or even forum posts about them. Are they known as a different name elsewhere?
- Dev
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I had to rush the scaping of the new tank last night, we had a family dinner to attend which left me with one hell of a time limit. However, I wanted to get my Gourami out of the other tank as he was being a little terror...
So as of this morning this is how I'm looking...have a lot of growing in to do and discovered that I had some BBA on the back of one of my pieces of driftwood that is now facing the front.
So will pickup some Excel next time I'm out to hopefully nip that in the bud.Overall, it still has a lot of growing in to do!
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Sorry to hear about the tank but it sounds like you have a suitable replacement.
Mine are all under 20 mm of polystyrene. I think that certainly helps as I haven't had one pop in a very long time.
it was certainly an eye opener. I'm kind of uncomfortable about my other second hand tank now. :(
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Well I went to bunnings first thing today and got a couple 2x4s cut for bracing. Then spent the morning with level getting the desktop level as possible before running to HFF in Albany and grabbing a new tank.
So the silver lining was an excuse for a bigger tank.
Though I certainly don't want a repeat. I also learned at HFF that not having Styrofoam under the old tank probably doomed me further. The more you know!
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So I was woken up tonight by a very loud POP noise and immediately jumped out of bed to check the two aquariums in my room. Quickly found that my 20 gallon had a huge crack around the left curved front, so ran outside and ran a hose in through my window. Then set to work trying to save what fish I could.
I lost all of my Kuhli Loaches as they freaked out and burrowed in when I got the net out. I guess by the time I got the plants out and managed to get them out I'd stressed them to death. None of my neons made it either.
It's a pretty ratty feeling losing so many fish, but I'm so so so happy that the sound of the tank cracking woke me up as it was cascading water out of the cracks.
Do the tanks with the curved front edges have a greater chance of cracking? Looks like the crack started right in the middle of the curve. The tank was slightly unlevel due to it being on a corner / L-Shaped desk. Was also bought used, so no telling what it went through before I had it.
Ah well...going back to bed I guess...what a crappy night. :\
- Dev
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Hi guys!
As someone who has never actually kept Killies, could someone familiar with them please tell me the appeal?
I mean...I think they look nice, but I'm just wondering what it is about them that seems to illicit such a fanbase. There's nearly always a "killies" subforum on any aquarium community.
Thanks!
Dev
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Can be used on the go and is actually quite easy on larger mobile devices like tablets and IPads, plus autocorrect
Autocorrect hardly seems like an argument.
I'm a touch typist but hopeless at txting, when I was in the states we all just called each other on our mobiles as our plans allowed for it. Then I came here in 2008 and you heathens were all txting. 
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Oh No, not the dreaded Facebook, it would make the Forum as dead as a dodo, surely. I must admit that traffic /discussion seems very slow, and you almost need to live in Auckland and keep cichlids to get any response. Or maybe its just that its spring and all the sensible folks are outside enjoying the weather & mowing the lawns
.Outside!? But I'm rescaping my 15g today!
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Anyone else notice AquaWorld has been listing marine fish under the tropical category on TradeMe for the past week?
Example: http://www.trademe.co.nz/pets-animals/fish/fish/tropical-fish/auction-960039275.htm
Will be kind of confusing for people new to the hobby. :\
- Dev
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The joys of the modern age and the instant gratification of today's social media, facebook etc.started about 3 years ago.
At least in here your question or tank log doesn't disappear down the page and into the internetness
It is almost like digital immortality.The rebranding was done to integrate the website and forums into one package and to catch up with technology and the way the average person gets their fish info now.
Aquariumworld.nz: Sept 1 - Sept 30 2015. Sessions 15,448
Yeah, I suppose. :\
Maybe Aquarium World should setup a Facebook Group?
- Dev
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Hi folks!
I have two T8 tubes for sale. One is an aqua one Tropical 20w and the other is an Aqua Zonic 18w Super Sun.
Both tubes used for less than a week.
While they were both sold as a 24" tube, the Aqua One is about 1 CM shorter than the other and barely fit into my fixture. Not sure why. :\
$10 Each
Pickup only from Botany, Auckland.
Message me or reply here!
- Devrens
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Is the forum fairly slow lately? I'm fairly new to FNZAS/Aquarium World but feel like the activity has dropped heaps even since I've joined.
Has it always been like this - hence the rebranding?
Maybe I just talk too much.
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Still looking! Can be anywhere in Auckland!
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I want to start a new tank with fresh water shrimps only, number from 4 to 9 shrimps.
Please contact me if you got some for sale.
The typical aquarium freshwater shrimp such as Red Cherries and the like aren't on the import list. There is a native species that you can catch in slow moving creeks, often near where they empty out into the ocean. You will also be surprised what you can find in small creeks around wherever you live, simply shine a flashlight into the water and look for their shiny eyes peeking back out at you.
Unfortunately as they're a native species, it's illegal for anyone to sell them to you. So your best bet is to do a forum search for freshwater shrimp for previous member posts about where to find them in your area! As you're in Auckland, I can tell you from previous posts on this subject that the creek running behind the Auckland Zoo seems to be a popular place to catch them!
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Hello folks! Are any of you lovely people selling white cloud or gold mountain minnows? I need 8.
Preferably people located in East Auckland or Manukau areas...but not mandatory.
Shoot me a PM with your price please!
Thanks in advance...
- Devrens
Sorority in a 10 Gallon Long?
in Anabantoids
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Thanks Adrienne, that's what I was thinking as well.