Fletch

I hope the future hold lots of fun and laughter for you mate, whatever way you go. I can understand where you are coming from and can relate to the "pressure" of the show scene. I have found that it is much more fun now I am only keeping fish I like, not worried about selling fish or showing (well maybe still a little concerned about getting a show winner eventually).

Either way mate, I have enjoyed the ride and am happy that I met you 2-3 years ago. You need to look after yourself and your family first, everything else comes next. You are a rare find in today's society, heart of gold, nice guy and maybe a little bit too "nice". I am glad you have made some decisions before it changed who you are.

Take care mate, unless you change your number, you will still get your regular calls from me. Lol. :-)

Hey, I am reading the thread but agree with most advice so no need to add to it.

As for the disease, as far as I know, melt is considered contagious. I haven't had it so can't help much here. The only thing I want to add is I believe that the true reason a fish gets sick is stress. white spot is always present but can't get a "host" when fish are healthy, but when a fish is stressed is can get white spot, melt, rot, fungus ect.

The big question is why was your fish stressed if water quality was ok? You can treat the melt (you will have to if the fish is to survive) but unless you can figure out what stressed him in the first place it will return.

Or it could just be the bloody fish itself. I have had my fair share that just keep getting sick, in a barracks and be the only one sick, over and over again. :-(.

Good luck.

Lol. Second Rods call for photos. :-).

Glad you got your hands on a healthy pair mate.

Rofl. Now who's taking too much of something??

Why not give them a go mate, best of luck. :-)

Cheers Davo. Not in a rush so sort me out last if it makes it easier. :-)

Well done. Great fish. :-)

Lmao. Glad I am not the only one to do these little things every now and then. :-).

Glad that this was all it was about. I didn't want to open the thread, I thought your tank had given way as well. :-)

Don't think it really matters what fish but I wouldn't add 20-30 at once. :-).

Good luck and don't forget photos.

Happy Birthday mate. Hope you get spoilt rotten. :-). Have a great day buddy.

Mind you, you already have two spawns this week.

Lmao. Very funny. :-)

Very nice fish. Well chosen and good luck with the spawning plans. :-)

Lol. I have pondered all these issues myself and still do. Still haven't found a perfect solution. :-(

But how do you uncard them if it's painted???

Thanks for the update Davo. Was just thinking about these.

:-)

I don't know what to say mate. :-(. Guttered for you.

Hey Chatz, welcome aboard. :-). Sounds like you have some nice setups. What fish do you keep?

Interesting but would I be a little worried if the effects it would have on the fry eating the bs.

I don't understand the issues people have as I find them so easy it's ridiculous.

It's official.........you have lost the plot. Lol.

Something is bound to breed for you. Good luck mate.

Hope so Ness. Lots of clean girls so depends on if the boys keep their form.

Thanks MTS and Jennie. :-)

Took these two outside to see them in the sunlight. Very happy with the fish I have ATM. Plenty of interesting options available.

These two are some of my favourites from the white spawn.

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

Hope you enjoy. :-).

Thank you for the update.

You really have me thinking. :-)

Scrap the whole idea, do a 100% wc, get some aquarium start, some seeded filter material and add fish gradually.

JMO. Never understood the fish less cycle. Good luck.

Lol. We removed the door and the door frame to get it in. 10 guys to lift it. :-)

Good score.

I had 3 Koi angels follow me home from Tuesday's meeting. Bloody things dont realise how much trouble they get me in.

8x3x3. :-)