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Duke3d

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  1. Thanks so much for reply. I did actually order kanamycin. Unfortunately with covid etc it arrived too late for the ones in hospital. From what I understand it can help depending on the stage the fish is at (internal organ damage etc). But I understand it does not cure, at best suppresses the bacteria. But I have it on hand now - so will be using it first next time - and sadly, I'm sure there will be a next time!
  2. Yes I can only imagine. Have read about goldfish (and indeed in the Sweden study goldfish were found positive) but is strange in itself as the bacteria is not supposed to like the cold. But, it's a very resilient bacteria I guess. Thanks for your comments.
  3. Are you familiar with it, seen it etc or?
  4. Agreed. My assumption is its just far from our mind. Every symptom has a more "common", or dare I say it socially acceptable possibility ie skin lesions/ulcers, bent backs etc. Whereas in the states at least, its a common subject with many (certainly within the rainbow fish keepers).
  5. I appreciate your reply and links. Have done a lot of extensive reading on the subject. Its actually fairly dismal if you focus on it too much as it's not preventable and present in most systems. Sweden did a case study and found something like 84% of stock in petshops were infected. Most, of course, not showing any visual signs. For knowledge, the only thing to kill it, is acetic acid between 6 and 8% strength (apparently vinegar on shelf is about 5). Incredible to me that chlorine, uv light, even drying out tanks/equipment isn't enough to kill it.
  6. Hi, Via Facebook Rainbowfish group, many have signaled i most likely have a mycobacteria infection on a couple of my fish - see photos. These are 2 of the original fish in my 5yo tank, with the most recent additions circa 1yr ago. I have recently moved my whole collection over to a new bigger environment. My old tank I was planning on setting up with some big cichlids. The infected fish have been like this for a couple of months. Originally, I suspected damage caused by 2x large SAE - and removed them accordingly. But, with no improvement, I now have these fish in a hospital tank where I have just finished a course of Furan 2, and have some Indian leaves in water to try help healing. Where do I go from here? Anything else to try for these fish - or time to euthanise? What about all my other fish? What about my old tank? Do I actually need to strip it down and bleach it? Or? What about my own health? It seems so rarely discussed in nz so wondering if anyone can point me in some right directions. Should note, the fish are eating well and still have lots of energy despite their damage. Thank you
  7. Fantastic THank you very much for providing this - I hope others take advantage. I already knew I wanted rainbow fish - but can't decide what ones.
  8. Yea well I didnt quite go sand.............. Already loving wavemaker. Heaters need to do their thing now. Now bring on the plants.
  9. Progress :- Tonight I have opened the Fluval FX6, Wavemaker Wp40. I am removing the oh so pretty gravel and replacing with river sand tomorrow. Went to Auckland Thursday - most impressed with Hollywood Fish Farm in Mt Roskill in regards to selection and price. Their Albany store I believe to be bigger and better. Polypterus, Knife, Bosemani Rainbow, Clown loach, gold negget plec (or such like) As far as I have got so far. If anyone is trimming their plants PLEASE PM me as I have a large area to plant up!!!!
  10. Yes I think I follow. Draw from one end - feed pipes to other end of the tank then feed back in? When going back into tank its going in free I take it? (Not into another partition or?) So could use an inline pump type - just use hose?
  11. Tank is 45cm high - so yes might not suit discus as much? That wp40 definitely is a good pick!! Im toyed now - strength of powerhead will dictate type of fish and vice versa or? But if the water cant circulate length of tank my hand will be forced anyway I guess. Thanks people - enjoying the different approaches.
  12. Great suggestion. Yes I had thought about a powerful internal cannister - but think the powerhead could be a good way to go. I dont want to replicate huka falls, I had hoped fx6 was better than made out here. I owned the fx5 on a 500l tank - felt it did a good job. Googling powerheads now
  13. Yes time will tell on that one. Fx6 has the specs - but what flow will be felt 2m along I dont know. Certainly hoping its enough for the job.
  14. Looked up fire or tire eel - pretty cool. Read one guy had a bgk with one - but yes have never owned or thought about eel. He may like a tank like this. As for polypterus - again they look suited to a long tank - very cool idea. Any thoughts on landscape. What do I do to back of tank - all ive done is hang some different coloured sheets to see what looks good. Would there be a lamintae pic that would look authentic enough?
  15. Brilliant - thank you for thoughts. I should have said my thought was tropical tank. Originally was going to do discus, now thinking ghost knife fish and............... Far from decided tho - the single goldfish looks good in it - so definitely need some colour
  16. Hi. Really just wanting people to share their thoughts. Ive had so many ideas with this new tank - but photo shows what path its taken thus far...... What next? What would you do next? What would you change? What fish can you see in there? I intend on planting - but by all means share your thoughts on that too. Tank - 2.35m long - 800l Filter will be fx6 [url ] http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/paul_sharp1/Mobile%20Uploads/20140420_102658_zps74d3d9b7.jpg' alt='20140420_102658_zps74d3d9b7.jpg'> http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/paul_sharp1/Mobile%20Uploads/20140420_102646_zpsed323fcc.jpg' alt='20140420_102646_zpsed323fcc.jpg'>
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    Fluval FX5

    just thought I would add I too own one. Had it for a month now. Brilliant. Absolutely Brilliant. Because of the large media size and sheer water turnover, the tank has never looked cleaner. It is a 450L 4ft tank, and used to run an Atman 104 and Fluval 404. Now run the FX5, and very happy with the install. Haven't been game enough yet to try straight pumping the water out for water change but that will be next experiment. I read on this thread someone commenting on its inferior baskets. What this person is referring to is the "holders" of the baskets - a thin piece of plastic which holds the baskets all together. I do agree they are pathetic and plastic - but then, so is everything these days. Plastic rules the world. Anyway, they don't affect operation at all, and in fact you wouldn't have to use them if didn't want to, but it does make it easier to pull the baskets up and look/change media. Flow - brilliant. So it might be a bit of overkill in my 450l community tank. But so what. Fish love some flow - strengthens them. As long as there are calm spots in your tank so they can rest. But the filters ability to clean the tank, makes it a worthwile investment alright.
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    Dwarf puffers

    Yes pics. Want to see pics
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    Dwarf puffers

    How are the Puffers going. I am debating trying some but don't know an awful lot about them. Any tricks learnt yet?
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    KH GH PH

    Algae Algae Algae. Been away for 4 days - come back to see a neon encased in algae type mold and the rest of tank starting to becoming smothered in algae. Have disconnected CO2 now and have planted more plants in. Just thoughts for those reading through this forum - the plants that are in the tank are growing at incredible rates also tho, so now I just need enough to combat the algae
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    KH GH PH

    The water doesn't taste too bad - it is acidic due to the peat on bottom of tank more than anything probably. Yes definitely going to have to find some shell to stick in tank to raise the KH - probably better sooner than later. Yes running 2x Nutrafin CO2 so is constantly getting dosed in CO2. Plants will hopefully start to combat this but I guess won't entirely fix the PH problem. Only have a few neons in there at moment as trying to cycle tank so while Ill still be a bit cautious, am not too worried if they get a bit of a shock!!
  22. Duke3d

    KH GH PH

    Great. Thank you. Yes can see the potential problem with such a low KH. Will have to get some grit and chuck it into the Fluval. Thanks for your help
  23. I am using some old food at moment. I justified it in my brain by alternating between fresh stuff and the expired stuff. I think that it will have lost some of its nutritional value, but there still has to be some left. We can eat old food, just doesn't taste very nice!! As for the bugs, sounds like you have a perfect live food source. But that is only my thoughts
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    KH GH PH

    Alright read bits and pieces but lets see who can talk in terms I understand. Setting up new tank, have peat in base plenty of plants CO2 x2 Nutrafins going in and 6 Neons + 1 algae eater. Ok PH 6 - 5.5 somewhere in the middle KH didn't really register GH didn't really register either Used both JBL master kit and a dry tab kit. Have added a bottle of JBL Aquaakal (you know what I mean) tonight to try and get some better results So need to increase KH and GH? How? Thanks in advance peoples........
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