Alan Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Ever heard of a place called Rotorua?? You have?? Heard of an LFS there called "Wonderworld"? Yeah! Have you been there tho? Yep when ever I go to Rotovegas. Been there lately then?? Yep, today, with 75% of the NZKA think tank. We had our quarterly works committee meeting yesterday at EJ's. Today, I got a phone-call to say if you want to go to R., be ready in 20mins., I was. What a change has happened there. It is now a "works in progress" gotta stop in and visit place now. 117 tanks, 1m x 450mm x 350mm tanks. All new, and running the full length of the new addition. What a fantastical place to look forward to visit next time I visit. Even Rose will get out of the car I think. Waikato, allow an extra hour at least for you stop there, and have plenty of dollars. They are another FNZAS friendly shop, gives 10% discount and if you are real coy, better than that. When Arnie, the proprieter, got fronted by 4 killiphiles he had lost his battle before he'd started. Especially when Christine spotted the Aphyosemion striatum. Yes A. striatum. Four beautiful males and nine, well we all know what females look like, sitting, hiding, in the back of one of the bottom level of tanks. "How much for these killies??" Checked thru all the price tags waiting to go on the tanks and found it. "Only $33" "Each or a pair??" Wry smile from Arnie. "Each" "Whatdabout for us??" "Make it $19" Sold!! So the Marshalls zoomed in, out came the males, two each, Christine wanted two females, Alan wanted a spare female , so that left a tank with four female STR. Give ya $5 each to get rid of them" Didn't quite get them for that tho $30 for three. Woops, here's a female in another tank. "Ya can have her for $5" Quick, put'er in the bag". Done. The moral of the story is?? Stuffed if I know. But if a killiphile walks into your shop, sees killies they WANT, they'll get them. Guess what? Another fish to send into Warren's ID parade. Another species for the NZKA to get there teeth into and not loose it from NZ again. EJ?? Yep he got ten pencil fish. Me? Nope, I live to buy in Auck. in a couple of weeks time. Good fishing gang. Did you know it was Trout fishing opening day this weekend. Who cares about trout when there are new killies around. Remember, when in Rotorua, visit "Wonderworld Aquarium" Clyton Rd., Open 7 days a week, 9am till 5.30pm. Be nice to Arnie and they'll be nice to you. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern man Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 how dare u talk about opening weekend like that ALAN :evil: THERE IS NO COMPETITION IS THE EJ hahahahahahahahaha here fishy fishy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserole Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 WOW striatum pairs, I can't what to get my hands on some, there so pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steves Killies Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Hi everyone. Im new to the NZKA so go easy on me please Im heading down to Rotorua this weekend so will definately check out Wonderworld. Alan, have you snapped a shot of the Striatum yet? Or does anyone know where I can see a pic to help me identify? Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 http://sheneskillies.com/Aphyosemions/striatumLEC9329.jpg Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steves Killies Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Hi. Are Striatum's Annuals or non-annuals? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserole Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 there full name is Aphyosemion striatum, all Aphyosemion's are non-annuals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern man Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 hey stu , Debbie has some coming out of QT in the shipment u told me about marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserole Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Yes I know .I just hope there pairs, not only males . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_man Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 so the new fishroom is finished?? if so i might go there today, do they give discount to card holders?? thanx Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 As stated, they are very FNZAS friendly folk. REMEMBER It is not a right, so be nice and ask, just in case they are having a bad day. Don't abuse the privilege. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 So Alan.... .... have the Killies you just got started to lay eggs yet? If not... why not? When they do.... let me know. Cheers 253 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 I'd like to know too Wok. If you re-read my opening gambit, you'll see it was the MARSHALL'S that got ALL the Str. between them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 OOps... sorry about that Alan... must of skipped that part. I thought you would of at least got a pair for yourself. They are so purdy that Rose would love them as well So... Marshalls any signs of babies yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 And then there was TWO. Alan M told me on Sunday, that they had lost all but two. Chrissy has them, and they are a pair, and the main thing is. They are spawning. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Yay.... hope the egg count is high and they are feeding them well with egg bearing qualities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderworld Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Thanks Alan for the great feedback about our store ... We are please to annouce that Wonderworld Aquarium & Pet Centre - 82 - 84 Clayton Road, Rotorua will be having our big opening of our new Aquarium Megastore this Labour weekend 22nd/23rd/24th of October we will like welcome anyone thats in the area to join us on our opening. Plenty of specials Store wide. Give aways, Instore Representatives of some of the worlds Leading brands, Free Samples, Sasage Sizzles. And Plenty More.... We would Like to Offer discounts to all FNZAS members with 10% off* Everything Excluding Gift vouchers, Super Premium Dog/Cat food & the Schmacko Range. 5% off all specials. Look forward To seeing you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_man Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 hope i can make it :bounce: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderworld Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 We Hope you can too... Should be a great long weekend... Fingers Cross for some fine weather Nationwide!!!! For a perfect Long weekend Although It does Heat up in fast in the new building... The Dragons Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaNut Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 I will be dropping in to see you. I dont suppose you have any killies at present do? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_man Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 you've probably met me before i am a 14 year old kid with blue glasses :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderworld Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Might have... But feel free to introduce ya self when ya head down here. I'm known as spike at wonderworld. I'm the son of the owner Ardie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine44 Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 The pair of Striatums are breeding very well and we have babies that look like they are starting to breed, it will still be a while before we have some to sell to our members as we only have 1 adult pair which are very carefully looked after with only the best food. As I have been busy I don't get on the net very often but will try Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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