Alan

No Shiuh, these killies behave more like cichlids, even at times using the defense mechanism. Congratulations on the successful breeding of them. Warning Don't attempt to feed them till they are free swimming, then use BBS. Alan 104

Mine aren't up to the condition of yours Paul, so I'm not sure. 50% chance that Ihave a pair tho. Looks like you definately have a pair. Concentrate on them breeding so as to get them established in NZ Starting to sound like a killi directive doesn't it?? Alan 104

Frenchy, do you have reference areas for these fish?? Book, IBNS, Page etc Cichlid keepers, if you have these fish, want these fish imported into NZ, or know of anyone with these fish. PLEASE PM me urgently. Alan 104

Frenchy, do you have reference areas for these fish. Book, IBNS, Page etc Cichlid keepers, if you have these fish, want these fish imported into NZ, or know of anyone with these fish. PLEASE PM me urgently. Alan 104

Welcome aboard. OK STOP DON'T get any more fish. Do a search for "Cycling an Aquarium" That doesn't mean taking it for a bike ride either. Goodluck Alan 104

Looking real good Paul. Alan 104

It is a spotted danio - Kyathit. Do a search using Peter Cottle, Strood aquarium society, should be able to find something How many did you get, If you can see a pair, can you get a photo of them both please. I have two only, but I'm not sure if I have a pair. By the way, that's a definate NEW one to NZ. Let Warren know, and it's so new I know of no book reference other than perhaps The Fishkeeping Magazine, England. Peter maybe able to help, he is an EXPERT on Danios. Alan 104

If you have the normal Kiwi backyard, with no chemical pollution, use the worms from home. I find the best way is to collect them in the evening just after a shower, or in a shower. Gently pull them and they will release their grip to their home. The neighbors will think ya nuts, especially when the see you loading up yur icecream container, then calling out to the Missus, "How much do you need for tea Darling??" I do the same with snails, or is that escargoes?? Alan 104

222, NZKA stands for NZ Killifish Association. Did you know that there was a fish club in Hamilton? WAS, Waikato Aquarium Society. Have a look in the "club news" forum I think Dave has just done an update there. In fact, I'm going there tomorrow night to give a chat on killifish, and hopefully supply some answers to questions about my part in the hobby. As for the Koi they grub around in the bottom of the pond, lake, river, where eva Doing this they disturb the plant-life holding the substrate together, and therefore get a murky water column, and as you know, plants need light to grow, and it slowly kills them out. Creating a water desert. Koi are now all through the Waikato river system, and IMO will never be controled there. Alan 104

What area are you 222?? Alan 104

Those Worm Shredders that are mentioned in the above URL are obtainable from EJ. I am fortunate to have had a set made for me from my design which is the same as the pic. Excellent tool, can be used with peas too. Alan 104

And they are both predators. Good for bigger fish tho. Alan

It isn't the police that come around. It is the MAFia goon squad that use to be cops. The one that visted me was a good looking chick, and I couldn't dream of letting her stand outside the house, and wait for her to break down the door. I invited her in for a coffee, showed her, ummmm, what I had, and she q'd my house and came back in a weeks time to confiscate the offending matter. The cops are only involved when you refuse entry, or any of their requests. A year or so back, a relly of one of the members here on the forum, earnt himself a seven year stint as a guest of HMPS, he had been smuggling in exotic fish, and made a slip up. Alan 104

For the NZKA members it is. It is different than the ones we are breeding at the moment. Alan 104

Nothing wrong with the tint, I have a major with the other tho. What is the link to T/M?? Alan 104

As you know Wok. As soon as they are ready, the members of the NZKA will be able to get them for approx $5 from the breeders. I picked my first eggs from them yesterday. Aren't you glad that you joined NZKA?? It would cost you four times that amount in the LFS, and that's if they can get them of course. Alan 104

Sorry, it is chromaphyosemion bitaeniatum It's a new species of killies that we have in NZ. Thanks Paul anyway. Alan 104

Get in touch with Kevin, and see if you get breeding points for your new addition to your family. Congrats to you both Alan 104

This is our newest aquisition to the club. Chrom. bitaeniatum "47 km Lagos-Ibadan You can check out what t looks like here. http://www.alfanita.com/english.htm I need a reference for it please. Anyone?? Alan 104

They have a club down there. Why not join up and get some "local" advice?? Alan 104

Check at Wet Pets. You have apparently several different water systems in your area. Depends where you live. Alan 104

Yes Wok, pink eyes = albinos Not like those gold form WCMM that you got for someone. Alan 104

Ummmm At a guess, I'd say it was Java Moss, I could be wrong tho. An excellent plant to have for cover for babies and also for decoration. Alan 104

Now there is the problem with your spawning. You must have a male with the females, otherwise you don't get fertilized eggs. I see you corrected your error the next time, and of course, the inevitable has happened. Heaps of babies from the fertilized eggs. Good going. To feed them:- Use the yolk from a hard boiled egg, squeezed thro a hankie into water to make a yolk suspension. You'll need snails in the tank, cause any that is not eaten, will pollute the water rapidly. Alan 104

I can't understand why you guys aren't watching this forum all the time. :roll: Yes please. How much will my friend have to budget for?? Thanks Alan 104