Candela Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hello! Am I the first Malaysian here? Hee hee I am a Malaysian-born chinese. Aged 24. I love fish and plants. I find New Zealand a very fascinating place, after I watch Lord of the Rings. Would love to know about the plants and animals that grow on the land. Really hope to bring some of them into my tanks... Haha So that I can make my own aquatic lord of ring... Just kidding! Hope pals here willing to share some knowledge with me... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candela Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 currently I am studying moss growing around the world. I have a collection of them in my tank. They are Stringy, Taiwan, Xmas, Erect, Singapore, Peacock, Spiky, Giant, Peacock, Weeping and Java moss. I am a moss freak... If you have any special moss, I would love to get some from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi Candela and welcome to NZ I don't think you are the first Malaysian we have had in here but don't let that worry you. We have rain forests here with lots of moss. A big money earner on the west coast of the South Island is the gathering and drying of sphagnum moss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillz Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Welcome to the NZ fishrooms, look forward to hearing more from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Welcome, hope you enjoy the site and find lots of useful information Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candela Posted August 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Thanks all for your warm welcome... If you people come to Malaysia/Singapore, I would take you for a tour around the famous lfs in the area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 The only mosses I've got are Java and Erect, and you've already got them. Good luck finding some though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hello Candela! Plants...plants...did you say plants I have 2 tanks with only artificial plants...too nervous to try real ones...although...maybe...someday Hey, that's actually growth on my part...used to be NEVER :roll: I bet Malaysia has a tremendous variety of fish in the pet stores...unlike where I live You'll find the people here wonderful, to say the least. Since you apparently have a great knowledge of plants I'm sure you will be a great help here. Take care and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hi Candela and welcome to the site. I spent two years in Singapore but that was over 30 years ago. I bet the place has changed since then. Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Hi Candela, Such a wonderful part of the world to be in if you are into the aquatic scene, as some of the best fish in the world originate from your area. Would be real nice to see some pics of setup you have over there. A warm welcome to the site, and we hope you find lots of interest here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candela Posted August 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Woo hoo Thank you very much folks for your warm welcome. I am really flattered by your comments about my homeland. Haha But "grass is always greener outside", people here dream of going to new zealand for the wonderful scenery... Yeah, I am sure to visit NZ one of these days. Singapore and Malaysia are close neighboours. But Singapore has much more advance technology in breeding fishes and exporting them. While Malaysia focus more on plants, due to the availability of land. Jude, I bet you will be amazed by the changes since you have been here 30 years ago. Time to plan for another visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 I would love another trip but I think its a few years away yet. It would be interesting to see if I could find the street where we used to live. There were two of them and the way S'pore has grown its possible they don't exist any more. Its a pity that my interest in fish didnt arrive until later. I am sure I would have enjoyed the fish shops there Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candela Posted August 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 I would love another trip but I think its a few years away yet. It would be interesting to see if I could find the street where we used to live. There were two of them and the way S'pore has grown its possible they don't exist any more. Its a pity that my interest in fish didnt arrive until later. I am sure I would have enjoyed the fish shops there Cheers Jude I bet you would love those fish farms... Haha... I was amazed by the varieties of stuff they got. Really pampered for choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candela Posted August 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 As requested by pals here. I found some nice Erect moss pic over the net Just to share with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Selamat datang Candela, can't see your picture. Cheers, Ronnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candela Posted August 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Terima kasih... I think one picture has been removed thats why cant see. Never mind, both looks similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Hi Candela My mum has just recentley got back from Malaysia and Singapore. My mum is from Malacca and i have 3 aunties , 2 uncles and about 16 consins arond Malaysia and Singapore . Mum and dad met while dad was serving in the veitnam war and maried mun and brought her out here to NZ. I should get over there sometime in the near furtue and met my realtives over there . One of my uncles breeds discus in singapore apparently they are on his porch without heating . I could only imagine if we could do that here in New Zealand. Anyway , Welecome to the fishroom and I look forward to sharing of fishy experinces Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candela Posted August 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Hey Dave, Nice to meet you! Your dad travels over to Malaysia during the Vietnam war? Care to share more about your stories? I am very interested about what's happening during that period of time. Discus fish I don't really have much knowledge on them. I guess they are more resistant to heat as compared to my shrimps. I got shrimps dying everyday until I cool the water with a fan. Headache! Hey, gimme a call when you come over the next time. I will bring you around Johor and Singapore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Hello Candela, Welcome to the Forum!! im a malaysian chinese too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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