Nicks Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 After much discussion and other things that are happening, You are all invited to a NZMAS meeting and subsequent frag swap at Jetskisteve's house and tank date Sunday 10th Oct 11a Nile Road Milford North Shore. Easy to find as its not far from Jensens, Porana Rd. Steve has some primo NZ Cultured rock and more Xenia than you can shake a stick at I have Xenia mushrooms reds, blues and large mushrooms, star polyp and scrolls of montipora. There will be heaps to see. We also have heaps of second hand equipment. from hetal halides to skimmers and beyond, Anyone need Kalk, phosphate removers, de-ionising resin, zeovit it will all be at the meeting I will also remember to bring the paperwork to Incorporate our society See you all soon Nicks 09 4739474 0274 941 445 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 awwww why not saturday??? sorry that this is the first response cause i would love to be there what time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicks Posted September 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 Forgot the time!!! After lunch at 2.00pm. Anyone who cannot make it but wants stock or equipment, pm me or steve and we will put a reserve on it.( unless we can sell it for more) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 Hmmm, I need some phosphate remover... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 c u there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben19185074 Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 Hi guys, i am new in here but is really interested to there. Nothing to swap, (cause i just started my tank and don't have much stock in it ) but planning to buy something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minchton Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 BUGGAR :evil: Would love to attend but too late to change our arrangements for this weekend and cant make it two weeks in a row. Have a good meeting guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 Sorry to hear that Mich You dont need to bring stuff to swap just good to meet more mad reefers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minchton Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 fully agree. Hoping to be able to catch up with you this Sunday Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 I will have young Alex with my so may not be able to stay long, but will come over and say hello again. I think i can find something to swap, will try and fray a zoo. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 Rain or shine Although it looks like rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 any feed back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 thanks to Steve for holding it at his house, a reasonably good turn out and good to get the society papers signed finally! Oh, and all my love to your anemone getting better Steve :lol: Cheers for all those who provided caleurpa for me, much appreciated (and good memories ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 Nick / steve can you put a post up when you think its good to go for seawater collection... cheers Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 the way its lookin outside about november :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 My 2 cents: - DO collect just before high tide - DONT collect after heavy rain - DONT collect at a bay that is not too "enclosed" (ie: has a low turnover of seawater. Try for areas, for example, that are open to the Rangitoto channel) - DONT collect near stormwater drains Check here for Tide graphs: http://ofu.co.nz/graph/tides.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 just seeking guidance from someone who is using NSW.... did a 50L change from RO makeup last night, everything opened up.... keen to try some low phosphate NSW 8) P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 I wrote and article for the FNZAS magazine about saltwater collection but here are my tips: * Always collect water on the incoming tide, it will be cleaner and less likely to contain contaminants and suspended matter. * Never collect within 3-4 days of rainfall. Rain creates run-off, run-off contains all sorts of pollutants (fertilizer, nitrates and phosphates) from the land, all of which are bad. * Your location should be in a high flow area, away from any industrialization (pipes, boat ramps etc). * Never collect from a site that look like its contaminated (Onions floating around, dead fish or animals, diesel on the water surface etc). Most of us use NSW without problems, and we think we have good looking tanks. You shouldn't use NSW if you can't get to a decent source of it, but I believe (I know others may disagree) that is better for the tank than Artificial salt mix YMMV. Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 RnB, I use NSW and stick to the rules I posted (and Pies posted) and have no problem (did in the past but the debate of NSW vs ASW and the effects of cyano seem to be irrelevant) IMO, the cyano I "had" was due to other factors (as ASW caused it too) I really want to keep off that topic though if possible!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 i only wanted to know when and where, not why or how 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 hopefully if it doesnt rain too hard i will grab some water at taka boat ramp about thurs if time permits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 And I think it might be easier to get a set of chest waders so you can just wade out into the water, shove the jerry cans underwater and bring them back out. That's if you don't have a pump. Using buckets to fill the jerry can while balancing on rocks gets a bit old.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 when = as mentioned in the do's above where = anywhere except mentioned in the donts above :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 i hear ya man, but i am not in AKL during the week so do not know if its raining, just need the heads up that its all clear and im off neck deep .. have 200L worth of cans 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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