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Johannes - you dont have to explain your actions. Though I am sorry to hear something has necessitated the sale of the fish. I wish you luck with the sale and hope you are able to keep some back if at all possible.

All the fuss some courier companies make - its pathetic. Makes you wonder how all the LFS's ship fish around doesn't it !

Wow what were the dimensions and weight ? NZCouriers charged me $30 !! Id be interested to compare.

Thanks Ryan. do you have any pics of the ones you have ? Which strain are they ? What, in your opinion, makes them awesome Im always interested to know what it is that people specifically like about their fish

Bugger ! So, given Afra's are allowed, is it just that these strains are just not found much ? I mean, if specifically asked, could the wholesalers bring them in ? WHY is it the fish I choose are always expensive or unavailable !? :evil:

Whats funny ?

Just wondering if there are any Afra's similar to these ones in NZ ?? Cynotilapia afra Cobue orange back Also can be seen on the following page;- http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/s ... hp?id=1371 And this strain is quite nice too;- http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/s ... hp?id=1677 It says on the cichlid forum they get to about 3" so I thought they might be a nice alternative to demasonis. Comments or advice would be welcome.

Probably my favorite plec going. Apart from the L046 but since they are rare as hens teeth they are not even on my wishlist. Lovely example there

If they are breeding faster than you can sell them and stocking density is a problem why not reduce your price or give some away ? Tried selling them to your LFS ? Often if you take payment in store credit you can build up a nice sum to purchase that extra setup you need

Not if you get them from Organism in chch. Even with shipping the difference is not too bad. 405's $299 each. FX5 $549 $50 difference but with the flexibility of two filters, both of which have flow rate adjustment.

Surely its only a matter of time ? If someone ordered one would the wholesalers not bring one in ?

Have you considered one of this new range from Fluval ? LOL http://www.fluval-g.com/english/index.php Bet they ain't cheap !

I just bought and set up an Eheim Ecco 2236, purchased from Organisms in CHCH at a fantastic price (thanks John, for bringing the hobby within the reach of those of us who cannot afford ANIMATES prices). As an extra plug, I would like to point out to everyone that the Special deal on Fluvals and Eheims at Organisms is really amazing. $299 for a Fluval 405 compared to a STAGGERING $515 at Animates. OK, plug and soafp box over.... What I WANTED to say is this. W O W ! ! ! What an amazing filter. Simple setup, comes FULL of media (in fact it comes with twice as much as can be fitted in the filter !!) and ooooohhhhh soooooo Q U I E T ! ! ! I am a convert for sure. No doubt theres lots of you out there to whom this comes as no surprise, but I am blown away. My little Fluval 105 was quiet (as it ought to be since its ickle) but this Eheim is just a whisper. And right away - no waiting a while for the filter to settle. If anyone is contemplating which filter to buy, from the above, you know my answer Thanks for letting me share, :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: I'm going back to the bedroom to listen to my EHEIM whispering to me, hehehe.

Wise move - after such exhaustive efforts its the safest thing to keep the first lot.

wow ! thats pretty cool