Juse Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Hi everyone, It's cool to have finally found a site where people know what they are talking about!! I am very new to the fish scene. have had my tank set-up for probably about 3 months, and in it, one red siamese fighter (male), 5 cardinal tetras and 4 harlequin rasboras. Just thought that I would say hi, and introduce myself. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Hi Juse and welcome. Don't forget everyone has differing opinions so what you read is not always necessarily 'correct' and some 'know' more than others :lol: . This site is for hobbyists to share experiences and information. Thought of joining a fish club? Kapi-Mana are very popular at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juse Posted September 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 A fish club?? Have not thought about it. I'm kinda far from the Kapi-mana area tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 This site is run by the FNZAS (Federation of NZ Aquatic Societies) which is made up of clubs nationwide. I know of only 2 clubs who do not belong. This is why we always suggest joining a club :lol: We have a chat room here too and you can usually find someone to talk to around 8.30 - 9pm onwards for an hour or 2. Sometimes we even talk about fish! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juse Posted September 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thanks for the heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Sup Juse, welcome to the fish room. KMAC is a local Welly club with a meet in Tawa last Wed of every month. All good people and lots of good deals on equipment and fish (people doing clean-outs and breeding). Currently the club has the following fish breeding (off the top of my head): Congo Tetras Guppies Rainbow fish Dwarf Honey Gouramis Swordtails Platties LOTS of different cichlids (electric yellows and torpedoes, etc) Blue Rams and the list goes on and on. Basically, by joining the club you'll get a chance to buy young fish at great prices as they get ready for sale, as well as getting a 10% discount on fish and equipment at Hutt Pets and other fine FNZAS affiliated establishments. Not to mention the 100+ years of experience between the members to help you do pretty much whatever you want with aquaria. Welcome and look forward to meeting you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juse Posted September 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thanks BlueandKim Tawa is not toooo far from where I am. However, I know almost NOTHING about fish and breeding them etc. I think I would be slightly out of place, maybe I will read lots of books before going hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juse Posted September 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thanks MysticVampyre People here are all very friendly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Welcome, and I agree about the Kapi Mana club. Its helped me heaps to belong to that and this forum. Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 LOL Juze, we don't know all that much either. Just enough to know we have a lot to learn The forums and the club help out a lot, specially when you get a sick fish. You'll soon find out that vets hardly ever know much about caring for fish and the advice on forums and the internet (and the local clubbers) are the best resource to turn to. Don't be shy or scared off by people with tons of tanks, we're all people and some are just a little more serious with the hobby (20+ tanks) than others but you'll soon find out that when you start getting baby fish another tank is needed and then another. Keeping fish is one thing, but it's hard to keep them from having kids when they're happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Hi Juse, Welcome to the NZ Fishroom. Hope you find lots of interest here. Look forward to your posts Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Hi Juse and welcome , good to see more wellys here always someone willing to help if you need it so feel free , we were all new onces , some of use still are 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Welcome to the site fellow wellingtonian Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucid Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Hi And Welcome juse, Definetly recommend the Kapi mana club, great bunch of people and as Mystic has said, you are more than welcome to shoot round here efore the meeting if you want to. Ballistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 hello welcome to the site i am one of the many wellington people here Ant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Hay mate, welcome, How far from Tawa are you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Why dont you introduce yourself aswell Dj? Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Welcome home Where in Wellington are you??? We have lots of KM members scattered around the area. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 HI Shae, Ive been here for a while, but just looked for a bit, learning as I go... :oops: Dug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 People here are all very friendly Hi! This is sooooooooooooooooo true...I'd be lost without them...they are wonderful! Mystic & Ballistic's offer to you...gives you an indication what the folks here are like...HUGE HEARTED! fish dont ALWAYS do as they are supposed to Kinda like kids don't you think Mystic:lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juse Posted September 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Hay mate, welcome, How far from Tawa are you??? Hey DJ I am down Karori way. And to everyone else...thanks for the warm welcomes....this place is great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Fleet Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Hi Juse :lol: there is another club in Wellington. Wellington Aquarium and Water Garden Society. They meet every month, third Wednesday. Would be delighted to see you at a meeting. Starts 8.00 Union Church Hall Lounge, Cnr of Kenya Street and Crofton Road. The club was established in 1933 and looking forward to celebrating 75 years. Quite a few of the members at Kapi Mana are also members here. Would love to see you at any of our meetings. Sue President Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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