skippy Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Hi There all I'm brand new to the forum, and this computer chat sort of thing so excuse if the ettiquette is a bit rough. Have been into reef tanks for a few years now. Having found this forum it appears there is a whole hidden reef tank community out there - is there anyone else in the Far North? I've got a single tank - 1400 long with a bow front, with undertank sump and refugium. Corals are mainly leathers and mushrooms, 9 fish (all different except a pair of fire clowns) as well as a fire and coral banded shrimp. Have had a few (expensive) losses over time so would be interested in peoples thoughts on what went wrong Have loved looking at the members tank pics - it is cool to see how others have set their systems up. One day will post some pics of my tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Welcome skippy. Yes, we have other members near you - even one in Kerikeri but I can't remember who :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Hi Skippy, Welcome to the FNZAS Forums, great to have you here. U will meet lots of Wonderful People here, who are only to happy to help you with any Questions that u may have, However big or small. Just don't be afraid to ask. Sounds like you have a Nice Tank Setup there, would LOVE to see some Pikkys, when u get some. :lol: :lol: :lol: Happy Fishing :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Hi and welcome skippy. Its a great site and I'm sure you'll enjoy it Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 As it says in my Signature..... THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICS!!! lol. Welcome, you will have fun here Rogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 WELCOME SKIPPY Look forward to your pics if you have trouble posting them just sing out how do you get your stock way up there from, Whangarei or do you come to Auckland? I think I would like to retire up your way somewhere it's so beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted May 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Hi again Thanks for the welcome. Will try and get a few pics up over the next day or two - the wife is going mad with the camera at the moment (she's trying to get a pic of the fire shrimp but the fish keep getting in the way). Then I just need to figure out how to get them on the forum. Getting stock is a bit of a drama. Mainly from Auckland (HFF or Jansens) although I get a bit of stuff from Richard at Northland Pet and Aquarium in Whangarei. Everytime we go to Auck we have a poly box in the car! Started the hobby in Auck b4 we moved up here a few years back - tank shifting is not fun when you have half a tonne or so of gear and livestock to shift 300kms! nuf for now, will work on the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted May 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Figured out a way to put the pics on (thanks for the link Rogan) Link to photos below: http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/skippy_photos/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Neat pics. Sebastian is a stunning shrimp! There is nothing like filling up your memory card with fish pics, only to have a few that are in focus, or don't have a blurred fish zipping past! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Welcome to the forums Skippy. Plenty here to keep your mind buzzing for a while If you want to post individual pics easily.. do this. 1/ Make suire your pics are a suitable size (around 6-700 wide is good. 2/ Copy the link from your hosting site. 3/ Procede as if you were making a new post. 4/ Hit the img tag "twice" 5/ Paste your copied link between the two sets of img tags. 5/ ensure none of the bb code or html boxes are clicked. All done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Hi Skippy You can also add images from Photobucket by copying the 'Img' tag, select it, then right click it and select 'copy' Then just paste it directly into you post by right clicking and selecting 'paste'. The Img tags are put there automatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Hi and WOW on your tank Did you name Sadie the cleaner shrimp after the song "Sadie the cleaning lady" :lol: :lol: Glad you were able to get your pics posted...I LOVE looking at people's tanks :bounce: :bounce: Great site here....wonderful people who are always eager to help! Take care & have fun, Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Welcome along! I'm glad you found us. It looks like you are settling in well. MCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted May 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Hi - Rogan - luv the photobucket thing - I've turned into a pic upload junkie! :evil: Have loaded a bunch more pics into http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/skippy_photos/ Some are old pics of my finny friends that have passed on to the big tank in the sky - but some of the pics are quite neat. Have also stuck a for help post in the disease forum to see if anyone can shed some light :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Ok...now let us in on your secret...how did you get your fishies to pose to get their pics taken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted May 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 No real secret caper. Just a big memory card and lots of patience (mainly the wife to be honest - shes the photo buff). It helps if you wait until feeding time! I think my fish have learnt to tell the time! Must say though it would get a bit expensive taking photos without a digital! BTW - you are bang on with Sadie the Cleaning Lady :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Congrats to your wife on her pic taking skills I love looking at pics :bounce: :bounce: the one with Citrus looking right at the camera, just as if he/she is posing Now, I would have thought feeding time would be one of the hardest times to try and get a pic, all scurring to get their food because, obviously, we ALL starve our fishies :lol: :lol: :lol: Sadie, the cleaning lady :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Hi Caper The trick is to take the photo before you stick the food in!! Have posted a few more pics on the photobucket site http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/skippy_photos/ Hope you enjoy them'> Hope you enjoy them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Oops http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/skippy_photos/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Sebastian's red color is outstanding...but I'm a little confused, does Sadie have red on her as well, or is she just beside Sebastian. The first pic of Harrison, was he saying "go away" :lol: Flash...beautiful Again, wonderful pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted June 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Thanks Caper Yep, Sadie does have a red stripe straight down the middle of her back. Harrison (the Potters Angelfish) (Get it - Harry Potter!! :lol: ) is a bit on the shy side - bit of a shame because he is a beautiful fish. you dont really see the colours in the pic. That is the only complete pic we have got of flash - he moves too fast - hence "flash". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted June 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Thanks Mystic (and Ballistic too - just read his unilateral post) (Abject apologies if he is a she - thats the problem with usernames - they're genderless :lol: :lol: ) Have had a great time on these forums and love checking out other peoples tank pics. Some of them are inspirational and provide heaps of ideas (not to mention a fair ol' dollop of envy ). Never mind, something to strive towards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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