recycled oldy Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hi, I am new to the hobby in terms of modern NZ practice. I kept and exhibited tropical freshwater fish in the UK about 50 years ago, then in South Africa in late 1960s. In NZ as from 3 days ago! I have bought an AR980 complete kit and am currently setting up, hence my account name. Much has changed, the AR980 being rocket science compared to my previous steel framed tanks. Hopefully the end result will still be healthy fish and plants as before. I live in Taupo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Welcome on board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Plenty oldies on this site :slfg: (jokes) Welcome to the forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Welcome and enjoy your time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Welcome. If you add your location to your profile you may find someone nearby with some mature filter media to offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatfish Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Welcome and good luck with the set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 welcome recycled oldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeebee Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishy-fish Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 welcome back to the hobby! I too have recently returned to fish keeping after having a spell out of it, but I think my 15 year hiatis dwindles in comparison! Glad to have you here :thup: Any thoughts on what you may stock your new tank with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Welcome Back :thup: AR 980's are great Tanks, I have one myself, never had any issue's with it, would recommend replacing the filter for an external one depending on your stock level Look forward to hearing what you are going to stock. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recycled oldy Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Many thanks for all the welcomes, much appreciated. Regarding stocking, not too ambitious at present, I just want to establish an attractive well planted community tank with tetras, corys, RT shark, etc. and a couple of flame/neon gouramis I have my eye on. Maybe I will stop at that, (but I thought that last time and Malawi cichlids do look attractive!). regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Have filled my AR980 with Electric Yellows, Demasoni and Red Top Ice Blues, looks fabulous :happy2: Have had several different looks previous to tmy Malawai's, but ahve to say they would be the most atice, just :love: them. Look forward to photo's when you got it sorted :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hellllooooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinox Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 :bounce: Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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