Samba2641 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'm Sam, grew up in Nelson and am now living in Wellington with my partner studying Biology and Anthropology at Victoria University. I had a wee goldfish a few years ago, it somehow survived living in a tiny glorified cup with no dechlorination or filtration until it got released into a pond a few weeks later, poor thing. I don't like not being around at least a few animals so a small aquarium is ideal for a flat, moving every year etc. I've been planning it obsessively for the last few months and will begin fishless cycling the tank when I get home from xmas in Nelson. It will be a lightly planted tank-with low maintenance plants ie. Java Fern. The tank I have is not large, 38L, and I want to stock it with a mixture of 6 Zebra/Leopard Danios (preferably long-finned) and 4 pygmy Corydoras. I have been researching and asking questions on other forums and this seems to be acceptable. Any comments or tips would be welcome, I love to learn:) Also, a question to the people in wellington: at the moment I am planning on getting stock from the Pet Centre in Lower Hutt, is this place reliable in terms of prices and healthy fish? When I went in it seemed well managed with a knowledgeable man in the fish section, just wanted to ensure that it was the rule and not the exception.. Anyway, I'll stop talking now:) Cheers, Sam :happy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Welcome A lot of members have small tanks like that so i'm sure you'll be able to get some good advice! Is it one of those all in one kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Welcome. Sounds the ideal size for a flat. I can't advise on pet shops in Wgtn but suphew works in one of the Pet Centres and Chris (both members here) works at another. Both are very knowledgeable about fish keeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Welcome and enjoy your time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Another Sam on the forum, we're building strength :lol: But seriously, welcome to the (edit) FNZAS fishroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Welcome to what? That should be the Fishroom, anyway, SamH... Welcome Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 welcome. I'm from Nelson originally too, it's cool eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hey, What part of Wellington are you in? There are a couple of fish/pet shops around depending on what type of fish you are looking for. Bronze-dragon also works for a vet & pet shop in Porirua but she only has the normal community fish ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samba2641 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Thank you everybody:) @ Josh: It was indeed, oh the joys of trademe:) then I started learning and now the only thing I'm using from the set is the tank itself:) @ Caryl:Good to know, thanks:) @ Sam: Its such a wonderful name huh, so easy to spell... @ Neon: I love it, especially as a holiday destination as its just so great to cruise in. And theres always a river nearby:) @ Scottie: I'm currently in Brooklyn, might be moving soonish if we can find a better flat, but not too far. And apologies for the many smilies I use, at least I admit I have problem:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 The closest to you would be Care Vets in Johnsonville. If they dont have what you want they can order it for you. They are a good price and have good fish. I have never had a sick fish from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 the Hutt pet center are quite good now, and their prices are quite reasonable as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samba2641 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Thanks:) I'll go for a cruise when I get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Welcome aboard :happy1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 and if your in the area check out Animalz in Petone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brackishtank lover Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Welcome, enjoy and have fun :happy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samba2641 Posted January 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Thanks all:)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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