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smirq

Member Since 25 Jul 2013
Offline Last Active Jan 11 2018 12:09 PM

#364276 Aquaplenish

Posted by smirq on 01 December 2017 - 04:36 PM

Site is in USD. Are these available in Oz? I'd like to avoid international freight.




#363309 Wtb: Aponogeton Sp.

Posted by smirq on 12 September 2017 - 11:26 AM

Name: Aponogeton crispus / ulvaceus / undulatus  / rigidifolia
Size: twice as long as half of it.
Number: a cartographer's dozen
Sex: I can't assume a monocot's gender.
Price or a ballpark figure: half a day's pay
Shipping available? not from the east
Photos: I will provide them once planted, though would like to see yours too

 

Cheers  :rolleyes:




#363283 Led Repairs?

Posted by smirq on 10 September 2017 - 07:11 PM

Yeah, it definitely brightned up the aquarium. I was previously relying on an 120cm ISTA LED  (which I bought at the same time, about 4 years ago) as the main light source, and though it's held up well for years and gives ample light to scare away catfish, the diffference in light intensity compared with the repaired Dalua SS Freshwater is significant. I also noticed some false pearling after today's water change, which didn't happen when I was just running the ISTA.

 

I'd recommend the Duala if you want your plants to grow a bit more, and the moonlight mode is nice for getting a peek of any catfish you rarely see during the daylight. Though my email to Dalua went unanswered, it's still a good unit, and if you buy it  from somewhere like Aquotix, they'll look after you B)




#363270 Led Repairs?

Posted by smirq on 10 September 2017 - 10:27 AM

Big shout out and a thousand thanks to the Aquotix team. Took my light in yesterday, and today it's back and bright over my aquarium. Very happy with the speedy and professional service :D




#325689 Diy Dechlorinator?

Posted by smirq on 26 August 2014 - 10:27 AM

If it's a rotten egg smell, that'd be a sign of sodium sulfide.




#325660 Diy Dechlorinator?

Posted by smirq on 25 August 2014 - 08:50 PM

Buy sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3), from a chemical supplier, or make your own by boiling aqueous sodium hydroxide and sulfur using the equation: 6 NaOH + 4 S → 2 Na2S + Na2S2O3 + 3 H2O Sodium thiosulfate crystallizes out of solution after cooling.


#324688 It's Friday. Show My Pictures Of Your Catfish! Any/all!!

Posted by smirq on 15 August 2014 - 12:49 PM

synodeco.jpg

 

Synodontis decorus throwing down the "FEED ME" stare while a synodotis petricola looks for scraps.

 

HAPPY FRIDAY  B)




#324140 Coldwater Fish For Tiny Tank?

Posted by smirq on 11 August 2014 - 03:22 PM

Looks like I'm taking goldie home to hospitalise. They offered to pay for the medicine, but I told 'em to put it toward buying a bigger aquarium. I said I'd replace it if it dies, though I'm inclined to just say it did, put it in my pond and replace it with something more suitable  :ph34r:




#324126 Coldwater Fish For Tiny Tank?

Posted by smirq on 11 August 2014 - 10:35 AM

Cheers. So far Aquadvisor has indicated that the aquarium size is capable of 1 guppy, or 3 WCMs. Really think the best solution is to convince them to invest in a larger tank. I tend to give that advice to everyone though hahaha.




#323890 Friday Faves Post A Picture Or Tell Me Your Favorite Fish!

Posted by smirq on 08 August 2014 - 07:44 PM

How am I supposed to choose just one?

 

Latest acquisition was a synodontis decorus from Jules, which he got from Spilo. It was larger than expected when I picked it up, but it's chill as, and hasn't eaten any of my smaller fish at all.

 

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#323088 Agressive Male Bristlenose Catfish

Posted by smirq on 02 August 2014 - 01:40 PM

My male BNs butt heads often enough fighting over the single female. It's never gotten so bad I've had to separate them tho.




#322831 Why haven't you joined the PCS ?

Posted by smirq on 31 July 2014 - 11:57 AM

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#322825 Why haven't you joined the PCS ?

Posted by smirq on 31 July 2014 - 10:45 AM

I don't pay to read world news, I don't pay to watch videos, I don't pay to listen to music, I don't pay to get sports updates, I'm not going to pay to read about my fish hobby.

 

If you aren't spending enough over the year at our sponsors to cover the cost of membership through the PCS discount, you aren't really into fish.




#322146 Gumtree Ad

Posted by smirq on 25 July 2014 - 12:46 PM

What's the ass like in Northam? - http://www.gumtree.c...isor/1052531388




#321770 Play Sand Substrate Pictures

Posted by smirq on 20 July 2014 - 08:46 PM

Sand is great for catfish whiskers, but not the best for plants. In my current build I created zones for sand and gravel.

 

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