mathieu_sabas Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi everyone, I'm currently studying Marine biology at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and have a real passion for aquariums. I started playing with fish tanks when I was living in Mauritius at 12 year old and haven't stopped since. I had a maximum of 7 tanks in my bedroom, from basic tropical fish to discus or from gold fish to predator - I tried a bit of everything. I only started looking at this forum a few days ago, with a big 800L NZ fresh water native project in mind. I have collected about 10 species of fresh water weed from local streams but mainly from Tarawera river (recommended for a snorkel, it's stunning!!!!). I got about 70L of gravel from Lake Rotoiti, I don't know yet if it's going to be enough, will see when the tank will be made. I found some nice drift wood on Waihi beach that are soaking in a big barrel. I don't know yet what native species I will put in it, dependson what I find. I already have some fresh water shrimps caught from a local stream (they are a really good entertainment). I'm planning to dive for some more species when the tank will be fully cycled. I was looking for advise on filtration for such a big tank, I found out that the Fluval FX5 could do the trick. So if anyone have a second hand one they want to sell I might be interested. Cheers Mathieu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 welcome on board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Welcome and enjoy your time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi everyone, I'm currently studying Marine biology at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic :thup: say "Hi" to Dean for me :sml1: Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxnz Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 oh-la-la.. mathieu_sabas, NZ is a great country to live and plenty of native speices.. just to remeber dont reel up a koi carp..its a very forceful decision to make... :slfg: weee"..FX5 is a great filter and iam sure there are a fews guy in here are wanting to pick it up at good price too.. :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Salut Have you got a copy of Stella's book? I think you will like it. http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1507 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Welcome :happy2: Can't wait to see how your tank comes along, i'm hoping to upgrade my native to 700L or so in a few months so will be watching with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinox Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Welcome!!! :thup: :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi there! Take care, Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Welcome along, always good to see someone interested in natives. Will be good to see a 800l native build thread, hint hint... Have a pop down to Marks place LivingArt/Natures place and have a look at his large native setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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