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#356433 Welcome To The Family

Posted by The Simple Guy on 01 November 2016 - 08:35 PM in Photo Album & Photography Discussion

Just for you Dazz

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#356405 Welcome To The Family

Posted by The Simple Guy on 01 November 2016 - 12:02 PM in Photo Album & Photography Discussion

I'm not exactly sure what it is, when i got it as a juvie i was told it was a flowerhorn but that was my inexperience showing. If anybody would like to chime in and help id the fish it would be much appreciated

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#356287 Welcome To The Family

Posted by The Simple Guy on 29 October 2016 - 10:32 AM in Photo Album & Photography Discussion

Im running my ph at 7.4 naturally, not really using any buffers other than the 30kgs of aragonite sand.

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#356093 Wtb: Pleco +15Cms

Posted by The Simple Guy on 20 October 2016 - 06:25 PM in Classifieds

Hi guys just looking at getting a pleco for my 5x2x2 african display tank.

I do like the look of the gold spot and chocolate species but open to what is avaliable.

Preferably SOR as im in Baldivis

Michael

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#355613 Welcome To The Family

Posted by The Simple Guy on 01 October 2016 - 09:41 PM in Photo Album & Photography Discussion

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#355563 Welcome To The Family

Posted by The Simple Guy on 28 September 2016 - 08:16 PM in Photo Album & Photography Discussion

FTS

A few of the locals conversing on their new abodes.

Some of the favourites

Group photo, everybody look natural !!!

Love this little guy, cant wait to see how itll turn out one it grows.

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#355541 Welcome To The Family

Posted by The Simple Guy on 27 September 2016 - 09:22 PM in Photo Album & Photography Discussion

Just over a month ago I took a venture to Aquotix and placed an order for an upgrade. Shes a lovely 5x2x2 with a solid pine cabinet and custom Kipilli 3d background. Arriving just after 2:30 this afternoon looking as beautiful as i could of imagined. I couldnt hold back from getting my hands wet so i dove straight in.

5 hours later im finally able to sit back and enjoy what was the first of many relaxing moments beside her. Ill throw up a better pic tomorrow once the water settles and looks alot clearer but heres one as now.

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk I do what to give a massive shout out to the entire team at Aquotix. They were a pleasure to work with and have done such a great job from start to finish Pretty excited about trying out the new drainage pipe to make water changes soo much easier Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

#352529 Weekend Plans

Posted by The Simple Guy on 03 June 2016 - 10:58 PM in Off The Wall

Im stuck at work all day tomorrow but i think sunday might be a day to re organise and tidy up the sump and cabinet alittle.

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#349549 Anton Lamboj Books Available.

Posted by The Simple Guy on 06 February 2016 - 09:33 PM in Vebas Aquariums

Dropped in today snd yeah i was really impressed with the new shelving lookout. Very practical and easy on the eyes too

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#349144 Sterilising A Canister Filter?

Posted by The Simple Guy on 28 January 2016 - 08:14 PM in Fish Health, Nutrition, Diseases & Pests

Was proving yourself right so important that you have now put yourself in this situation.
If you are right or wrong doesnt matter to a single person here,
You asked a question to which you were not happy with the answers given to you by many people with many varied experiences.
Whether or not you listen to the information given is solely up to you but please dont "stand up for yourself" to the point of breaking ties with this community that are only here to help and enjoy this hobby together.
We are all solely responsible for what happens in our own tanks.
Instead of pointing the finger, use this opportunity to realise a miskate was made and how to overcome and move forward

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#349070 Netflix

Posted by The Simple Guy on 27 January 2016 - 12:02 PM in Off The Wall

What do you think of ZOO mattia? I got 2 eps in and couldnt decide if i liked it ir not.
Suits, gotham, vikings and banshee are all great shows running at thd moment

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#348676 Fs. Nimbocromus Polysigma 4X 12-16 Cms

Posted by The Simple Guy on 14 January 2016 - 05:53 PM in Classifieds

Livestock Name: Nimbochromus polysigma Size: 12-16cms Number: 4 Sex i believe 2M 2F (They have bred twice before but unsure of the actual pair) Price or a ballpark figure: $35 each or all four for $110 Photos below

The Aplha poly

The 2 females (i believe) Loved watching these guys over the last year but unfortunately today i added a few new additions and found one an hr later half devoured. Needless to say these guys have outgrown the tank and need to be moved on Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk

#348452 Good To See A Bit Of Action On Pcs

Posted by The Simple Guy on 07 January 2016 - 09:11 AM in Off The Wall

Cranking those air pumps to get that sweet sweet oxygenation

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#348361 Freshwater Sump Design

Posted by The Simple Guy on 04 January 2016 - 08:35 AM in Technical & Equipment

Ive just finished building mine and ive got a couple more chambers in than normal. 1. Is the filter matting with course on the bottom and fine on the top as johno said. 2. A moving bed filled with this stuff called hel-x which is a variation of K1. 3. A refugium/seperation area ill be using to hold aggressive/fish that need some alone time. (which isnt exactly needed but i added for piece of mind) 4. A smaller chamber to hold the bioballs ive pulled out of my canisters while the sump matures and any chem bags i may need to add in the future. 5. Return pump and heaters. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk

#348231 First Ich Outbreak.

Posted by The Simple Guy on 30 December 2015 - 08:22 PM in Fish Health, Nutrition, Diseases & Pests

The tank is a wide mix of Malawis with a few tangs and loaches. Its seems like all the deaths at the moment are from the Tropheus sp. Moliro's (Lost 4 already out of my 5)

Ive already got the airpump on full ball and both powerheads facing the water surface.

Tomorrow ill start the temp rises so i can watch for stress and start adding the salt.

Thanks for the help so far, it does feel abit more reassuring you guys are inline with what im reading.

Since i do have 3 loaches would it be advisable to add the salt at a dose of 3-4 ppt or go even lower?

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#348225 First Ich Outbreak.

Posted by The Simple Guy on 30 December 2015 - 04:48 PM in Fish Health, Nutrition, Diseases & Pests

Just came home from a usual 24 hr shift at work to discover an ich outbreak and loss of 3 fish with another handful showing the pinhead sized white spots covering their body.

Im aware that ich is a common parasite so im posting this up to keep track and get any advice from u guys if im doing something wrong.

Water parameters are

Ammonia: 0.25
Nitrite: 0
Nirtate: 20
Temp: 27

So far for treatment ive given a dose of white spot remedy which ill need to repeat in 3 days time. Tomorrow ill be heading down to a lfs to get some NLS with the added garlic.
I was going to raise the temp but doing abit of reading advised not to because that will null the medications effects.
I was abit unsure if adding aquarium salt would be benificial or not

The only things ive done to the tank within the last week is add a sump and used my canisters bio media to fill it until the moving bed gets established. Canisters are still running with the filter pads, outlet turned down and is plumbed into a uv sterilizer to give the water column a longer period under the light.

Fish are fed either once daily or 2 small feeds with an off day during the week

Is there something im missing or could be doing differently to aid in the fish recovery?

Thanks guys

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#347972 Sponsor Stimulus Competition 2015

Posted by The Simple Guy on 20 December 2015 - 11:02 AM in Announcements

Already got my entries in. Gotta be in it to win it

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#347942 Wtb: Frag/shallow Tank 3X2X1 (Max) Need Asap

Posted by The Simple Guy on 18 December 2015 - 06:57 PM in Classifieds

Im also chasing something along these lines. Its for a sump going in my cabinet out of sight.
Size wise im looking for 900xunder360 deep and under 400 high.

Michael
0411316773
Baldivis

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#347836 Late Night Ponderings

Posted by The Simple Guy on 13 December 2015 - 11:05 PM in Cichlid Discussion

Its 11pm on a sunday night and im stuck on duty and as i stand here i find myself asking the tough life questions... Do i build a sump and what shall be my grand design.
And i wonder what adding an eel to my tank will do to the harmony and balance? Will the eel (i would name Clancy) make friends easily or will he be the shy guy?

What fills your heads when sleep seems soo far away?

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