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#329148 November Auction

Posted by T1gger on 12 October 2014 - 12:52 PM in Monthly Meetings - Next Meeting Info

Thanks sandy groper

#329145 November Auction

Posted by T1gger on 12 October 2014 - 12:31 PM in Monthly Meetings - Next Meeting Info

Can I please ask are there (non-alcohol) drinks available? How about not being a paid member do we have to pay to go in? Do people sell small lots of Livebearers? Does the seller or buyer pay the commission? I just want to know where I stand before I commit to attending

#328192 Sick Fish Advice

Posted by T1gger on 28 September 2014 - 08:27 AM in Fish Health, Nutrition, Diseases & Pests

Water Chemistry

pH 7.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 40

#328191 Sick Fish Advice

Posted by T1gger on 28 September 2014 - 08:21 AM in Fish Health, Nutrition, Diseases & Pests

Please fill out as much as possible below and give us a description of what is wrong with your fish.

Type of fish: Already lost 2 swordtails, now bristlenose female
Symptoms: fat then white fluffy bum
Other tank mates: Angels, swordtails, Mollies
Tank size / capacity: 230litre approx
Type of Food fed: flake, pellet and veg wafer, occasional Zuchini
Feeding frequency/amount: twice daily
Substrate: Red gravel
Type of filtration: built in
Frequency of filter cleans: not done yet had about 10 weeks
Frequency and % volume of water changes: 35% done 2 weeks ago
Last water change: 30-35% a week and 2 days ago
PH: 7.2
KH:
GH:
Nitrite:0
Nitrate:high
Ammonia: 0
Phosphate:
Water temp: 28C
Medications used recently to date: salt
Any recent changes..new fish/filters/power outages etc etc: New fish after 2 week quarantine

#328174 Sick Fish Advice

Posted by T1gger on 27 September 2014 - 11:34 PM in Fish Health, Nutrition, Diseases & Pests

Please fill out as much as possible below and give us a description of what is wrong with your fish.

Type of fish: so far lost 2 swordtails now affecting a bristlenose catfish
Symptoms: bloated belly, white bits that look like enlarged scales
Other tank mates: angel fish, Cory's and Mollies
Tank size / capacity: 230 litres
Type of Food fed: flake, veg wafers, Zuchini and shelled peas
Feeding frequency/amount: daily pinch
Substrate: gravel
Type of filtration: built in filter
Frequency of filter cleans: not often
Frequency and % volume of water changes: 40%
Last water change: 2 weeks ago
PH: 7.2
KH:
GH:
Nitrite:
Nitrate:
Ammonia:
Phosphate:
Water temp: 26-28
Medications used recently to date:
Any recent changes..new fish/filters/power outages etc etc:

#322186 Sold 6X2X2 With Cabinet And Accessories Price Drop

Posted by T1gger on 25 July 2014 - 09:41 PM in Classifieds

Its a lovely tank. I wish I had the kind of money you are wanting. If you reduce it please let me know. I am currently saving but only have just started selling stuff to buy one so it will probably be a few weeks at least until I get enough money from my current set ups to buy something like yours

#321484 Red Tailed Shark -V- Rainbow Sharks

Posted by T1gger on 15 July 2014 - 08:11 PM in Community and Planted Tank Discussion

Can anyone tell me which one is least aggressive. I have been told rainbow sharks are better in pairs. Someone else said they are the same. Someone else said they're not. I'm do confused and even Mr Google makes it worse. Are these just misunderstood sharks that if cared for correctly thrive?

#321108 Emerse Plants?

Posted by T1gger on 11 July 2014 - 11:07 PM in Community and Planted Tank Discussion

I grow bamboo in my tanks

#321107 Is There A Standard Stocking Ratio

Posted by T1gger on 11 July 2014 - 11:06 PM in Community and Planted Tank Discussion

I wonder if there is a standard stocking ratio that people use.

I am getting a larger aquarium but can't keep all the smaller ones so will likely need to limit the Number of species I keep. I want to keep everything but something's got to give.

#320590 Corydoras Loosing Weight

Posted by T1gger on 07 July 2014 - 09:30 PM in Fish Health, Nutrition, Diseases & Pests

Please fill out as much as possible below and give us a description of what is wrong with your fish.

Type of fish: peppered Corydora
Symptoms: thin
Other tank mates:
Tank size / capacity: 160 litre
Type of Food fed: veggie discs
Feeding frequency/amount: daily 4discs between 7 Corydoras
Substrate: Small gravel
Type of filtration: sponge filter
Frequency of filter cleans: new tank (2 months so not yet cleaned). Fish been in for about 3-4weeks
Frequency and % volume of water changes: none as yet tank hasn't had issue with
Last water change: none
PH: 6.5-7 (pH of water from tap went to 8.0 recently so I add pH down before adding to tank
KH:
GH:
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 0
Ammonia:0
Phosphate:
Water temp: 26
Medications used recently to date: none
Any recent changes..new fish/filters/power outages etc etc: not that know of

#313617 Fs Cheap Bristlenose Fry

Posted by T1gger on 21 April 2014 - 05:21 PM in Classifieds

Name: Bristlenose catfish
Size: 1-2 cm
Number: 20 (5 white, 15 black) approx
Sex: unknown
Price or a ballpark figure: $2 each, 6 for $10
Shipping: not available pick up Rockingham
Photos: Probably not necessary as too small to see in a photo.

#313616 Fs Bristlenose Fry And Swordtail Fry

Posted by T1gger on 21 April 2014 - 05:13 PM in Classifieds

Bristlenose fry $3 each 2-4cm.
Number: 20ish
Sex unknown - but you can choose which ones you want
$3 each, 4 for $10, 9 for $20 etc

Swordtail black and white striped or green with orange stripe. As the shops sell $2.50 each, neon size $2 each, 6 for $10 etc.
Sex unknown but you can choose which ones if you can sex them.

#311708 Thanks

Posted by T1gger on 25 March 2014 - 08:34 PM in Vebas Aquariums

Unfortunately my quarantine tank containing these has now got what looks like white spot. Is there any treatment I can use?

#311642 Swap My Bristlenose Fry Or Swordtails For Tetras

Posted by T1gger on 25 March 2014 - 10:19 AM in Classifieds

I have Swordtails and Bristlenose fry. I will swap for tetras. Let me know what you've got.

1 fish for 1 fish for neon tetras and black neon tetras
2 of mine for each cardinal
Negotiable

#311640 Tetras

Posted by T1gger on 25 March 2014 - 10:06 AM in Community and Planted Tank Discussion

I have neon tetras which are better in groups of 6 plus. I want other cheap tetras but need to know are these better in groups of 6 plus or will all neons school together?

#311636 Article: Pearl Cichlid Has Infiltrated The Swan And Canning Rivers

Posted by T1gger on 25 March 2014 - 09:37 AM in Articles

If anyone carches these and wants to put them in an aquarium would this work?

#311606 Wtb Small Growing Cichlids

Posted by T1gger on 24 March 2014 - 11:18 PM in Classifieds

You can edit/copy/paste/delete as necessary <-- (remove this entire line and text in brackets below)

Livestock
Name:
Size:
Number:
Sex: (if known, otherwise state "sex unknown")
Price or a ballpark figure: (mandatory)
Shipping available?
Photos: below / none / on PM request <-- (this must be stated)

Equipment etc
Brand (if applicable):
Age:
Price or ballpark figure: (mandatory)
Shipping available?
Description, incl condition of the item:
Photos: below / none / on PM request <-- (this must be stated)

Tanks
Dimensions (length/width/height):
Glass Thickness:
Condition: (Poor = not holding water / Fair = old, scratches and marks / Good = some minor blemishes / Excellent = as new)
Age:
Stand (wood or metal, bare stand or cabinet):
Lids:
Price or ballpark figure: (mandatory)
Shipping available?
Photos: below / none / on PM request <-- (this must be stated)

#311605 Fs Bristlenose Fry And Swordtail Fry

Posted by T1gger on 24 March 2014 - 11:04 PM in Classifieds

Bristlenose fry $3 each 2-4cm.
Number: 20ish
Sex unknown - but you can choose which ones you want
$3 each, 4 for $10, 9 for $20 etc

Swordtail black and white striped or green with orange stripe. As the shops sell $2.50 each, neon size $2 each, 6 for $10 etc.
Sex unknown but you can choose which ones if you can sex them.

#311438 Worm Farm Or Bs Hatchery?

Posted by T1gger on 22 March 2014 - 11:00 PM in Cichlid Discussion

Great insight

#311435 Having Trouble With A Positive Id

Posted by T1gger on 22 March 2014 - 10:45 PM in Cichlid Discussion

Cute

#311433 Thanks

Posted by T1gger on 22 March 2014 - 10:12 PM in Vebas Aquariums

I bought some things in Vebas and wasn't given a warranty. Then there was a problem with it. I didn't have the receipt but took my bank statement along with everything I bought back. I was very frustrated that it took so long (about 20 minutes) to sort it out as it was too hot in there. But in the end they gave me a credit note and another warranty for the other things. I then got a very apologetic email with a copy of the receipt. When I went in today and spent it I was in and out and they seemed to know who I was.

Thanks Guys

#311429 Big Thanks To Ollie And Staff At Aquotix

Posted by T1gger on 22 March 2014 - 10:00 PM in Aquotix Aquariums

I've only been to Aquotix a couple of times but both times they left me with the thought they actually cared.

Thanks

#311424 Can Anyone Suggest A Catfish

Posted by T1gger on 22 March 2014 - 09:34 PM in Catfish & Loaches

That's my problem I like them all. I want a pair of everything but on a budget of virtually nothing. I think peppermints are nice and relatively available. Are they as easy to breed as commons?

#311423 Slate Caves

Posted by T1gger on 22 March 2014 - 09:20 PM in Catfish & Loaches

I have used pots from Masters and wedged in pieces of ice cream tubs making 3 caves from one pot. My pair bred in 2 out of 3 caves, dug their own cave once and now seem set on a ship that just has one hole in. It has a fairly small opening and no bottom with a large hollow. Mine are just learning and trial and error is getting me regular small amounts of fry.

#311422 Egg Hatched Today!!!!!!bought Two New Ones:what Is Th...

Posted by T1gger on 22 March 2014 - 09:03 PM in Catfish & Loaches

I put it under an ornament and it just goes

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