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yes but pm me for more details , i don't want us taking over this topic , sorry Cam

I'd call them teenage , not quitte adult yet

the oldest babies are now 3-4 cm

How about Lamprologus brichardi a great little cichlid and you could not find a better fasmily group , i currently have three batches from near adult to newly hatched all in the same tank with the original parents and NEVER have a problem with them.

great stuff, seems you have found what works for you so stick with it ! and don't forget to rewgister your breeding with your club breeding co-ordinator

Got mine today , once i could get Adele to put it down so i could get a look

maybe its just for you Caryl i can't see it either :roll:

Woks always first

its just a theory but i'd say to rest the long fins .

Adele just drooled all over my keyboard

Welcome to MTS

just try and keep Adele away now ! :roll:

Just been watching my new fighters and could not resist grabbing the camera , a beautiful pair ( thanks again Ronnie )

looks like a lot of fun , we really must come down for it next year , ( saving all our leave this year tho )

''it should be OK maybe you just have a faulty one ?

any good quality heater should adjust by 1-2 degrees no problem . BTW all the effort is worth it , this is my angels at the momment and its always cool to see them with babies

if your heater goes stright from 27 to 22 with the smallest of alteration i'd buy a better heater you can adjust

if they are still young they will not give up , maybe just taking a time out

the tank might a a degree or two warm but smetimes they need a few tries before they get it right , just give them time

Check out the club listings: Kapi Mana Aquarium Club is an interest group involved in fishkeeping of all types. The club is affiliated with the Federation of New Zealand Aquarium Societies and many of our members play a substantial role at a National level. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Social events are held regularly and families are encouraged to become involved in addition to club evenings. Meetings are held at the Doris Mills Lounge, Linden Community Centre, Tawa from 7:45pm onwards on the last Wednesday of the month (excluding December). Supper provided and a gold coin donation is requested (or a contribution). All are welcome.

nope , the newest member of the Kapi mana club comes with his Mum & Dad and is only months old apart from that we have lots of school age members.

You can join ANY club in the country , i know some clubs that have members from overseas, yes it makes it hard to get to club meeting but you do get all the other benifits such as news letters, friendly advice and as stated the Aquarium World Magazine. As for registering breedings , others find out what your breeding and may want to buy some off you , you find out what others are breeding and may want to buy some of others. You compete for the national trophies and get a nice cert for your fish room. The hobby also benifits because others talk to you about HOW you bred a species because they know you have ...etc etc so much to gain all round.

Wok , Caryl , a couple of new club members here I think

No, Not at all , if you have one small tank at home with a pair of guppies that drop fry as long as you have 10 fry that you keep alive for 30 day you can register a breeding and get a federation certificate and enter the national breeding compation. I encourage everyone to join there local club and enter. PLUS when you jkoin your local club you get the Aquarium World magazine FREE, you just can't lose

Whats his spelling like tho ? Does he use capitals in the correct places ? remember he's still only young