jude

Cats don't creep in - they either stalk in and take over your house and emotions, or they apply well thought out tactics to make you feel sorry for them so they can trick you into thinking you are their saviour - they know that in reality they are doing you a favour! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hi and welcome. Bristlenoses are great fish, I love watching them cleaning up my tank

Some of those cats look very woolly :lol: :lol: :lol: Gorgeous cats though, I love the bed cats

Hi and welcome. I'm having a good laugh at the thought of the kids naming the leaves :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hi and welcome, its a great site for help and support - and fun

Hi ashbo. Good to see another Wellingtonian joining.

Hi and welcome. The first tank is always really exciting. Don't forget to read up about cycling if you don't already know about it. The second tank is also very exciting - and the 3rd, and the 4th ........ :lol: :lol:

I had that once, I am sure they were blood worms. I did lots of small water changes and added some kuhli loaches. Not sure which method worked but they cleared up fine.

Hi and welcome. Sorry this is a bit late

Hi Michelle, welcome. Its great to have more and more people joining the forums.

LOL ballistic - and you are right, he is.

She does NOT miaow all the time - she TALKS! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Bones, the stray who adopted us Bones, with newspaper to give an idea of his size Laurel Laurel - the heatseeker Hardy Hardy again

OK, thanks alan, thats worth knowing. And thanks adodge, I will give that a try on Tuesday. Its anniversay day here on Monday so I get a nice long weekend

Yes, I've seen the extract but I'd really like to try the straw because it would last about 6 months in the sump. The article did say wheat straw and alfalfa straw would be OK so maybe I should just grab some straw and see what happens

I have a problem with algae in one of my tanks and have been researching using hydrogen peroxide. I've decided against it because so many people have experienced fish losses when using it in tanks. Further research said that the reason barley straw works is because it releases small, continuous amounts of a peroxide similar to hydrogen peroxide. The article also suggested using it in filters to combat algae. The tanks with the problems has a sump so I want to put the straw in the sump and see if it works. Now for the dumb city girl question - if I go and buy some straw how will I know if its barley straw? Cheers

Welcome. I hope your wallet is prepared for the shock when MTS sets in :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hi and welcome. I'm sure you will find out all you want to know here. Jude

Hi and welcome to you both. We seem to have had a lot of new members from Christchurch lately Cheers Jude

Welcome, I hope you enjoy being a member, I certainly find it very useful and supportive .............. and fun Jude

Hi and welcome. Glad to hear you've survived so far. Not too sure of your long-term prospects though, specially if you keep insulting the boss :lol: :lol: :lol: Jude

I agree with Caryl - I can be right whenever I want :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

No. MINE are :lol: :lol: :lol:

That tank is fabulous, it was really good to see it. Now I'm jealous ................ lol

I don't think they are on artesian any more. There was a big fuss and lots of protest when they were switched to the same supply as the rest of us. I think it happened about the same time as the artesian water taps were established in Buick St and I think it applies to all of Petone.