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Be very scared. The gouramis settled down last night but they are doing it again now!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Jude (who is going off to buy a hard hat just in case)

Can it be divided into smaller lots and then frozen or would it then go soggy?

Is there any difference? I notice the goldfish flakes can be bought in large containers far more cheaply than tropical fish food. If there is a difference in quality or nutrients, is it possible to mix some tropical stuff with the goldfish stuff to keep costs down? Cheers Jude

Well, I'm with your kids, I think it looks fun. I saw the glass fish and wanted some too ........... :lol: :lol: :lol: Cheers Jude

Hi and welcome. Look forward to hearing more from you in the future Cheers Jude

I'd agree with the others. Lots of water changes - maybe some larger ones at first then perhaps 3 smaller ones a week until the tank recycles. And just add water ager/dechlorinator. The sword may have been sick or vulnerable anyway and the cleaning plus chemicals triggered the disease. Sorry but I don't know enough to diagnose what it is. When I got my first tank and promptly overstocked it, I did 20% water changes every 2-3 days and gradually tapered off to twice weekly, then weekly, and now hardly ever :oops: Hope that helps Cheers Jude

Ah Hah. You have multiple tank syndrome already! Join the club :lol: Welcome to the site. I am sure you will find heaps of help and lots of friends here Cheers Jude

Welcome from someone who lives just over the hill from Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand ............ I wonder which one was the original? :lol: Just kidding. Hope you enjoy the forums Cheers Jude

Uh Huh! are you sure this wasn't just a plot to get rid of them? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hi again It wasn't an introduction I posted, but a belated welcome to all those I missed. I've been a bit slack lateley I've been keeping fish for almost a year now and couldn't have done it without all the help and advice I've had here. I have a heavily planted tank with gouramis, gold barbs, corydoras, sae's, bn's and other bits and pieces in it. Looking at setting up another tank soonish (be quiet Caryl!) but the bank balance is a bit sick so it will be a while yet :lol: :lol: :lol: Cheers Jude There is a picture of my tank in its early stages in the Freshwater Tanks section - called "My L shaped tank" I think

It looks fabulous and I was right - I am jealous :lol: :lol: :lol: Cheers Jude

yes, thats fine lb. Just ring before you come over to make sure I'm at home My email told me I had 4 new messages but only two showed up - lynz and hummingbird. If you have pm'd me and I haven't got the message could you try again please? Thanks Jude

I have assorted plant trimmings to give away. Ambulia and red rotala - I just keep pruning these and planting the prunings. Also some star grass and a little bit of sagitaria. PM me if you want some and I will send my address - all I want is for you to send a stamped addressed envelope - the padded courier ones at Postshops are ideal. I am a bit broke at the moment :lol: or I would cover the postage costs myself. Cheers Jude

Panic!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just kidding, you saved the pleco, you can save these ones Cheers Jude

I can't either and I was looking forward to admiring it and feeling jealous! Cheers Jude

:lol: :lol: :lol: I think I see him Cheers Jude

I've been busy and just skimming the posts so I've missed saying welcome to heaps of people. Sorry about that! Just wanted to welcome everyone and to say I hope you enjoy the forums and get as much benefit from them as I do Cheers Jude

G'day and welcome to the site. I have had a huge amount of help and advice from here and while you don't sound like you need much yourself, I am sure you will be a great source of knowledge for others. Cheers Jude

I have this loach in my big tank and I have never seen a snail in it despite the fact that I keep planting stuff from my other snail infested tanks. http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/viewto ... 6&start=15 The bottom picture is the Dario and it seems very peaceful, especially compared to the yoyo loach. I posted the pic to get it identified and this is the reply

Why is the gravel called brightwater? Is it from Brightwater in Nelson? Just thought I'd ask cause if it is I would go and get some next time I'm there Cheers Jude

Might have to start calling you the fish doctor, Phillz. Sure looks like you have the magic touch. When I saw those first few pictures of the pleco I really didn't think you could save it. Congrats Jude

Welcome snowman. Fish are addictive and it sounds like you've already got a bad case of MTS (multiple tank syndrome) :lol: :lol: :lol: Cheers Jude

Sorry, no spanking allowed on ths site - its a smack free zone :lol: :lol: :lol: Just kidding, hope you find the site informative and as much help as I've found it Cheers Jude

Welcome, I've learned heaps from this site and am now addictied - I blame them for that too .......... lol Cheers Jude

Wow, another Wainuiomartian .......... welcome to the forum. Cheers Jude