Perth Cichlid http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php Sat, 19 May 2012 20:24:18 +1000 15 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48382
then i got 2x aqua one lights with tiny skiny tubes!

Which ones are better and which are more expensive to replace? one aqua one has single tubes and the other has coiled tube.

one has external power plug

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After loosing a Simochromis the other day to aggression I was thinking that if I put up some pictures someone may be able to let me know if they are a male or a female fish and then I can try to amend the situation. Don't want to loose any more fish if I can. So here goes:-
http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=16819
http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=16820]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 16:53:10 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48381 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48380 im just curious of what type of fish i can keep together in the same tank without risk or crossing.?

all help appreciated..
Renato
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Just looking for the best way to do it.
Could just buy the glass from a glass shop pre cut to all the sizes I need and build them my self.
or would it not work out to cost much more to get them built for me and have the security that some one who did it for a living built it with warranty that they wont break/leak.
or should I keep collecting secondhand tanks...?
any one got a ball park on what the cost would run into and a good place to buy them from?]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 12:47:41 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48379 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48378 But here is a few images of it all in hopes it might help some one in their adventures.

The pond


The Waterfall This normally flows a lot faster but in this image it turned down as the filter was getting a bit dirty.


They are friendly Walk past the pond and they come.


Closer view of some of them



One of my Favorites


Few pairs for breeding





The black ones are a nice look but hardest to catch


This shows how to pick the female (Fut gut when full of eggs)


And some day old fry


The setup (drawn in paint 3 mins ago)




Link to whole album with amny more images

Not sure what to say about it all but any question fire away ]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 12:02:58 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48378 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48377 Free white sand approx 30kg. Sat, 19 May 2012 10:18:23 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48377 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48376 The names Maurice, seen around the internet as Yggdrasil or Random_Yggdrasil.
Had Tropical fish since I was 9 for a few years, now 13 years on the interest is still going strong
From 2008 to 20010 I was breading Koi in large back yard ponds, Basically took over my farther's setup for a while. I would say I learnt a lot but with this kind of thing you never really stop learning.
For the past year I have gotten back into the tropical side getting a show tank setup with the basic community tank and a second tank for Oscars I have bristle nose slowly creating their own army and taking over my tank and now on the verge of going big with the tropical fish with the recent purchase of six 3ft tanks to add to my other 4 tanks (one 5ft, one 3ft, one 2.5ft)

Any ways I will be hanging around a bit looking for advice ideas and also putting my own advice and ideas into the areas i know to help some people out.
I might post some photos and things of the old pond setup in the hopes it might help some other people.

See you around.]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 02:23:45 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48376 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48375 Fri, 18 May 2012 23:04:20 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48375 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48374 ]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 22:24:56 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48374 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48373
10 f1 kipilli frontosa 3.5cm/4cm $350

6 L004 2.5cm $85 each min buy 2
6 L201 3.5cm $85 each min buy 2
6 L333 4.5cm $60 each min buy 2
1 Gold spot Pleco 30cm $120
1 Gold spot Pleco 45cm $220

15 Dimidiochromis Kiwinge 10-12cm 5 for $100
20 Nimbochromis Linni 6cm 5 for $100
10 Rhamphochromis Macrophthalmus 10-12cm 5 for $100
10 Nimbochromis Venustus 2/m 8/f 10/12cm $100
20 Mylochromis Plagiotaenia 5cm $22 each min buy 5 10 left sold

10 Enantiopus Melanogenys 8cm $60 each sold
20 Xenotilapia sp. "Papilio Sunflower" (Namansi) 6cm $85 each min buy 5 all sold

More rare tangs coming soon plus others

No Pics Google]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 20:06:38 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48373 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48372 I've rearranged as much as i can so it's easy to maintain, and to minimize stress to the Ts. I've decided to inject Co2 at half the normal rate and slowly increase with time. I am adding them in the morning when there is no Co2 present/added in to the tank. Previously i have added cardinals during the day when Co2 is at full strength and noticed quite a bit of discomfort. I have Metro on hand and i am thinking of treating them as a precaution. I have medicated with Clout previously but not with Metro, so i am hoping it'll be as good. I have had two colonies of Ts in the past ( Ilangi's and Moliro's) and never lost a single Ts. for bloat, but i treated with Clout as soon as they were placed in my tank as a precaution.

If you've missed the journal to my previous setup you can find it here;
http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index...showtopic=39613

Ok from this:



To this:



The system is doing well considering no Co2 and Ferts for three months (from Jan to April).

I will confirm the number of Ts. i'll be getting tomorrow once i picked them up, they are Ts. Katoto from a local breeder.

My old Ilangi boss:


And the Moliro boss:


Thanks for reading.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 19:36:49 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48372 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48371 We also still have a couple of Albino H nemmerus for sale if you want something bigger....

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Click HERE]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 18:55:58 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48370 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48369
I am looking for some advice. I am now in the market for my first real large display tank I will be looking for something at least 5ft if not bigger.

Really looking for suggestion, I notice that are lots of different types and brands. The decisions I have made so far is that I want a tank and cabinet rather than one on a stand, I think it will look nicer to have everything behind closed doors.

My total budget at the moment is about $1500 for the tank and cabinet.

Is there much difference between the different types of brands? or are the mostly the same?
Is it worth buying new or better to get a good seconds hand one?
Currently I have a 3ft tank with a Eheim 2215 will this be powerful enough or should I look at a new filter as well?
Am I better off going with a sump? never used these before so I don't really know the benefits

This will be for a Tropical community, would that make a difference to what I go for.

I have the cash now but do not want to rush out and buy something this weekend before understanding exactly what would be best.

Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated if you need more details to be able to help then please let me know or if you have seen a useful post where I might find the info then also please let me know.

I have done a bit of searching but having trouble finding all the right info.

Cheers

Duncan]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 18:47:22 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48369 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48368 Name: Chilotilapia euchilus - Breeding Colony
Size: 15-20cm
Number: 6
Sex: Dont know exactly 2 males, 2 possible females, 2 unknown, have had mouthfuls
Price or a ballpark figure: $150
Shipping available? No


Equipment etc
Brand (if applicable): 2 x Aqua One CF 1200
Age: ??
Price or ballpark figure: $80 each, both for $140
Shipping available? No
Photos: if requested

Tank 1
Dimensions: 3 x 14 x 18
Glass Thickness: 6mm
Condition: Good
Age: ?
Stand: wood
Lids: Yes
Price or ballpark figure: $150
Included: Tank, lids, stand, air pump, heater, sponge filter, 3ft light, rocks and pyramid as below, some java moss (mostly eaten by the BN), duckweed, heaps of cherry shrimp, 1m2f 7cm BN, 5 x Panda Cory's



One of the Cherries (posted mainly cos I like the photo)


Tank 2
Dimensions: 2 x 12 x 18
Glass Thickness: 6mm
Condition: Good
Age: ??
Stand: custom stained wood stand
Lids: Yes
Price or ballpark figure: $80
Included: tank, lids, stand, heater, UGF, light, driftwood and rock, air curtain
Can throw in a sponge filter if you prefer that over a UGF



PM please

Cheers

Andrew]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 18:44:33 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48368 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48367
This mod will completely rid a spongy of it's tell tale blooping noise and will most likely increase flow, the added air lift tube should definitely do this while also increasing surface agitation and flow around the tank.

With the larger two tier filters only modify the lower chamber.

Any input from you guys is always appreciated


Anyway here goes,













I also have one with a small foam type air diffuser with an airline joiner plugged into it which seems to work even better as it takes less energy to pass air through it than the air stone (found it at Vebas in there blue trays with the air line fittings)
Didn't want to disturb my Fronties to take a pic though but you get the point.

Cheers,

Trent.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 15:07:26 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48367 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48366
My set-up is a 5x2x2 with a roughly 4x18"x18" sump currently FW but SW could be on the cards. This doesn't leave me with all that much room in the cabinet so ideally I would like one that comes with a submersible pump that I can drop into a Jerry can or similar. Or should I go with the KISS theory and just have a manual float valve ? Not sure what would give me more reliability and reduce the risk of a small flood

Just wanted to know if anyone else has some opinions on good ones bad ones ect

Cheers]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 14:27:11 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48366 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48365
Livestock
Name: Common Bristlenose
Size: Adult
Number: 2 or 3
Sex: Female
Price or a ballpark figure: Going rate
Shipping available?


Hi All, I have a nice sized Male Bristlenose that I would like to try breeding looking for 2 or 3 females for my boy.

PM me here if you have any your willing to part with. I am based Morley or Osborne Park but can travel.

Thanks

Duncan
]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 12:46:45 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48365 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48364 Sold thanks Thu, 17 May 2012 23:55:31 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48364 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48363 Been chasing some more Frontosa's for while now and just got some amazing quality juvies

Thanks heaps guys, always helping me out with top quality juvies
I appreciate it!]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 23:44:24 +1000 http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=48363