Brianemone Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 ?? anyone ever had one or seen one in nz? to the best of my knowledge i dont think i have. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod ... pCatId=601 just wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Yes, but they are not on the allowed list. Layton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 smuggle it in and frag me a piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 me to please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Because the Orange Tree Gorgonian is not photosynthetic, its survival is dependent on regular and frequent feedings of brine shrimp, baby brine shrimp, or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates. Do not allow cyanobacteria to form on the branches, as it will cause both the polyps and tissue of the coral to rapidly deteriorate. The Orange Tree Gorgonian should only be maintained by the skilled reef aquarist, in a well established reef. Many people in Reef community want its sale banned, i am sure that some people could keep it alive, but many will be temped to try and will surely kill them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 There are many different types of gorgonian. Some are photosynthetic, and are easy to keep, feed exclusively on zooplankton. In general the brightly coloured ones feed on zooplankton, while the brown ones are photosynthetic. But i suppose it doesn't really matter, cause you can't buy them here anyway. Layton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 does anyone know how the MAF came to set its import list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 but some things also come in on rock and just get through....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 I have 2 different types of gorgonians, both photo synthetic (brown). Infact one is big enough I could easily frag it. Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Many people in Reef community want its sale banned, i am sure that some people could keep it alive, but many will be temped to try and will surely kill them i think we should push for an age limit on marines, to prevent dead nemo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 does anyone know how the MAF came to set its import list? From what I understand, it was mainly ignorance at the time it was set. To get species added to the list is a major effort. I think you have to go through ERMA and try and prove that the organism is unlikely to have detrimental effects on the environment etc.. Harder than it sounds, even though it may seems common sense to us that most tropical anminals are unlikely to survive in out cold waters. Anyhow, there have been some additions to the list in the last year or so, mainly soft corals. Up till a couple of years ago, the only soft corals allowed into the country was Sacrophyton glaucum, and Tubipora. Others may be able to shed more light on the list and how and why it came to be. Layton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 i think we should push for an age limit on marines, to prevent dead nemo's I think we should push for more information, rather than this. What kid wants their pet to die? Information will prevent the unnecessary death of fish, not limitations. Layton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 I agree with Layton 100%. I am sure we all know people older than outselfs who look after their tanks in ways that would make you cringe. A child shouldn't have such an excellent hobby made unavailable just because they are young. What age is to young anyway? Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 3.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 as long as the kid knows not to put weetbix and milk in the tank and they have someone that will help them i say go for it i know im going to setup a small freshwater tank for my kids to have some fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 i think we should push for an age limit on marines, to prevent dead nemo's Then why did you say this? The interesting thing is that if children where killing Nemos, an adult sold it to them or their parent brought it for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Alex (3.5yo) loves my fish, always helps to feed them.... but i would say that until you are at least 12 you could prob not get it together enough or have the discipline to keep a reef tank going........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 luckily he (read me) hasn't killed nemo yet..... not that I can say that from chromis. have a sneaking suspecsion that my beta is implicated in the disapearance tho...... police are following all leads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_from_nz Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 as long as the kid knows not to put weetbix and milk in the tank Ah so thats what i have been doing wrong :lol: So how do we turn little nemo into a kiwi then? :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Quote: i think we should push for an age limit on marines, to prevent dead nemo's Then why did you say this? the reason i said it was to show the obvious stupidity of banning certain corals due to the dificulty in keeping them, any fish or coral can be killed if not treated right we could have an increadibly boring forum where noone attempts to joke or make light of the situations that we are in, and that no one wants to visit or participate in or we could lighten up and get over ourselves and enjoy the hobby and encourage people to join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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