Fletch

We have eggs. :-). Should have got that mw culture last night. Damn.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves, have been here before with no result (different fish though).

Don't think these guys would grow quick enough for Sept show. Just be happy to have a spawn again. :-)

Bring it on..... :-)

This is my new pair. Female won 3rd place in the recent show. The boy has blue coming through now on his fins. Was almost completely white when I bought him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkfwC4amfww&feature=youtube_gdata_player

It's been so l long since I saw a good wrap I forgot how beautiful it is. He had been very gentle, was very agro before I released her but neither fish has any damage yet.

No eggs yet but they are wrapping non stop. :-)

That's great Les. :-)

I use Aqua One barracks (x2) and coke bottles for extras.

:-)

Very nice. I also want to comment on your tanks, love them. Can't wait for a photo of him at full flare. :-).

Glad to see you got him a girl.

We are having a meeting next Tuesday night to discuss the next show and debrief this one. After we usually go on an after hours shopping spree in Fishchicks. Her shelves are usually full of nice fish. :-)

There is also the bigger picture in all of this.

You can save a few $ here and there on all sorts of stuff (I know it can save big $ at times) but we all need the LFS to remain open otherwise our hobby will become extremely difficult. There are lots of benefits from being in close with your LFS, including good discounts on products. The only way you get in good with them is to be a regular customer and SPEND money. If you don't, they go broke and close.

Once I have found a good LFS, I am happy to pay an extra $5 on a heater , have a good talk with the staff and a poke around. It's enjoyable. And I feel like its my way of supporting my local.

A bit of topic I know but I know of at least two GOOD aquariums that have closed in the last few years and all of these little things contribute.

That's looks really nice Ness. You are keeping you plants alive then. Do you use anything for plant food?

Congrats Ashley. I presume you will be spawning them?

From my way of thinking, 1 heater can be keeping hundreds of dollars worth of fish healthy so why risk that to save $20. Mind you, any heater can fail, new or old, good brand or not.

:-)

Lmao @SFF. Very funny.

Have fun guys, saw photos last time and I would love a tour of the fish room. Almost makes me want to brave the cold and come down......almost. :-)

Lol. It won't cost you the price of your Macs, that's for sure.

I use natural sea salt flakes. Can take a photo tomorrow if you remind me. I get it from IGA, not cheap (cheaper than aqarium salt) but works. It must be natural salt.

I use approx I tablespoon (heaped) of salt to 1ltr water. Then add 1/4 teaspoon of eggs. Make sure when you add airline hose that it is at the very bottom of the bottle, against cap. 24-36 hrs later, live bbs. :-)

You saw my setup didn't you?

Good call Ashley. I didn't think of that. If its a canister filter, rinse out WELL before turning it on in your tank. Learnt this one the hard way. :-)

Twenty is fine as it would be a slow drop.

Do as Ness said, bit of salt and look out for trouble. A thick blanket would help as well, thrown over tank at night.

My mates power is now back on after 22hrs so hopefully yours is too. :-)

If you have some foam laying around, stick this to the sides and front. Will minimise heat loss at least.

Other than an open fire to heat the room but unless you Margret River way, I doubt you would have one. They should be ok. Good luck. :-)

Love the photos and clips. Thanks mate.

Agree with Sarah, some beautiful fish we got together.

Was any locally bred other than your girl? You did well for your first show buddy.

Happy birthday Razzi. Hope you have a great day. :-)

What's not???????

Congratulations to all winners. :-)

It's tomorrow now. :-)

When do we find out the results?

The beanie boxes have heating cord running underneath.

Looks fantastic guys. Well done. :-)