Alan

Simfish, for those of us that have no idea what a aquascape setup is, and probably not likely to, it would help if a better discription other than, I presume, a trade name is used. Like what is the size to start with?? Please don't give the literage either, try a tape measure, LxBxH. Thanks Alan NZKA 104

Whatdaya mean only killies?? Most of us have other types of fish. But when it becomes an obsession with you, like some who shall remain nameless, you will end up with a fish room or shed, and lots and lotsa tanks. Albeit small ones. Fun tho. Alan NZKA 104

Not really sure what you mean here P. about the sump, I can't visualize it. Why do you want to keep it full of water for anyway?? Alan NZKA 104

Here is a bunch of questions: what is the best way to take out the braces? should the L. brace be with the same thickness of the rest of the tank (6mm) ? Is [800mm Length, 60mm wide] good enough for the L brace? How high can I place it on the front side? Do I need bottom brace? Remove with a fine blade, I use a salvaged blade from a BIC shaver. That would be fine. Go as long as you can and ease of getting it in, max length. Width is fine. Place hard up under the other braces, so as the L. brace is level with the top of the front pane. You do if the whole front is bowing. I would. I think that's them all answered. Finished doing it yet?? Alan NZKA 104

That was my thoughts too Alan when I saw those "gold" WCMM. Didn't turn me on at all. Alan NZKA 104

I understand tha feeling Bill. I forget when it happened last tho. The first quote of mine was for doing the L. braces TOP and BOTTOM. The next quote is just to reinforce the bottom front edge, with cross braces on top, therefore leaving the top free of the L braces. How's that ol'fella. Alan NZKA 104

Panda said It is obvious that you don't want longitudinal braces. Front or back. So go for what you have quoted above. Clean the fillet off the front on the bottom, and put on the longitudinal brace, 50mm minimum along the front of the base. That'll take care of the bottom of the front from springing. Alan NZKA 104

I have answered this on another forum. You have a full female. If you are lucky you'll soon have spawn all thru the tank. Don't ask me how I know tho. Alan NZKA 104

Yes Panda it is. I was once told by an aquarium manufacturer that the amount of bracing should be equivalent to one third of the surface area. So as yours is 1000 long, that would be a 100mm brace at each end, and a 140mm for the centre. To give more glue surface area where the centre brace meets the front and back. Cut two pieces 140 (width of brace) and 25mm wide. This is glued to the underside of the top brace and pushed hard out to the front and back panes, of course with glue in the meeting points. This increases the joint's strength dramatically, and is a helluva job to undo if you ever have to. If you are concerned about the appearance of the front of the tank, it can be disguised with a strip of 50mm ductape, black, this will also hide the waterline which is always a plus. Alan NZKA 104

Hi Cath, golden or brown makes no difference to these. I just hope that no one put in an ID for them so that they won't be imported again. They are, in my opinion, highly overated for a so called algae eater. As for killing fish? They may harrass them enough for the fish to die, but you'll find that if they find a body, it is swooped on and disappears quite rapidly, If this behaviour is seen, the death is quickly, and I think wrongly, attributed to the CAE. Alan NZKA 104

Looks like the two Alan's are going to be the first to hit you. Empty the tank, you say all the braces are looking a bit weary. Then get two pieces of glass, 50mm wide, one full length, (front) and one 100mm shorter,(for the back), these are glued onto the top edge but down inside the tank, level with the top edge. These will stop any bowing. Then replace the end braces if damaged and glue them onto the top of the tank, and those first braces.leave for several days for the glue to cure before refilling. Warning Make sure that ALL the old silicon is removed before gluing commences. Just reread your post to see if I'd missed anything. One thing is concerning me is the fact that you say the "front" of the tank is bowed. Is that for the full height?? If so, I'd definately strip the tank down completely, and when rebuilding it. Put a strip along the base on the bottom against the back and front pane as well as the other suggestions. Alan NZKA 104 Have adequate ventilation as inhalation of the fumes of the silicon is detrimental to the health.

PJ, what were you actually treating the guppy tank for?? Alan NZKA 104

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Wasp, why not PM the phone number to Jettin?? Alan NZKA 104

I only wish other killies on the wholesale list was that price. Yeah Stu,and we didn't get any, huh? I wonder why?? Alan NZKA 104

Thanks for letting me know. Who?? Alan NZKA 104

Sorry Kyle. That's why I said NOT in the NZKA. Alan NZKA 104

Frogs are super allergic to additions as you have added. The Males have the black pads, that is like a velcro patch used for holding female frogs while mating. Don't know the tech terms. The females don't have the pads. So guess you have a female ready to make more babies. How about sending some over to NZ?? We aren't allowed them here tho. So please ignore that request. By the way, if you here a lot of splashing around and croaking in the night, it won't be Santa swimming. It'll be the froggies having fun. Alan NZKA 104

Sounds like another local breeder, not in the NZKA has them again. If the price is about $6 they'll be locals If double that, they'll be imports. If they have bent spines, leave them, that's my advice Alan NZKA 104

They would go ok in a 2' tank, plus some tank mates as well. Alan NZKA 104

I could REALLY make you blush PJ after your last sentence. It refers back to our #1 NZKA member and some eggs he had sent to him. BUT that's another story. When eggs are sent to you, to avoid or minimise disappointment, the breeder makes sure the eggs have "eyed up", this is confirmation that they are fertile and are, if all things go right, produce fry for the recipient. If left too late to ship, they will at times, hatch on their journey. Normally the eggs are then just removed from their container, and placed in another (icecream container???) for hatching etc. Alan NZKA 104

Aquanut, do you want to take down some registration papers with you and your wallet to collect all the $15 or $20 as you sign them all up?? Alan NZKA 104

I was wondering when our ozzie friend was going to throw a boomerang that would come back and whack him in the back of his vitriolic head. Alan NZKA 104

Have you tried a chemist. But what's wrong with a dead raw, prawn, works a treat. Alan NZKA 104

Yep Must agree there Cas That's where the saying, "instant fish" comes from. The hardest thing is waiting for them to be ready to hatch. Alan NZKA 104