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Congratulations to Rick Bishop our December winner with this stunning French Angel fish photo. This fish, showing mature colouration can reach up to 380mm in size.
POTM December Winner

Congratulations to Rick Bishop our December winner with this stunning French Angel fish photo. This fish, showing mature colouration can reach up to 380mm in size.

This video shows her collection of hungry young Jack Dempseys <em>Cichlasoma octofasciatum</em>, being hand fed bloodworms in their 110l tank.
Facebook Feeding Frenzy Video Competition Winner

This video shows her collection of hungry young Jack Dempseys Cichlasoma octofasciatum, being hand fed bloodworms in their 110l tank.

Biological filtration and the initial establishment of bacteria within the biological filter is called cycling the filter and is essential to ensure that the water quality is maintained for the good health of the fish.
Cycling Your Tank

Biological filtration and the initial establishment of bacteria within the biological filter is called cycling the filter and is essential to ensure that the water quality is maintained for the good health of the fish.

The FNZAS has started a relief fund that will be used to help our members get back into the hobby after this terrible natural disaster.
FNZAS Quake Relief Fund

The FNZAS has started a relief fund that will be used to help our members get back into the hobby after this terrible natural disaster.

  • Congratulations to Spaceman our November winner with this stunning Lion fish photo0December 2, 2011

    POTM November Winner

    Congratulations to Spaceman our November winner with this stunning Lion fish photo

  • The genus <em>Hypancistrus</em> contains some of the most stunning plecos in the hobby, including the iconic zebra pleco, the king tiger pleco, and the Queen Arabesque pleco. 0December 1, 2011

    Kings and Queens – Hypancistrus

    The genus Hypancistrus contains some of the most stunning plecos in the hobby, including the iconic zebra pleco, the king tiger pleco, and the Queen Arabesque pleco.

  • Congratulations to Nativelover our October winner with this stunning photo of his young Banded Kokopu feeding. To view the runners...0November 2, 2011

    POTM October Winner

    Congratulations to Nativelover our October winner with this stunning photo of his young Banded Kokopu feeding. To view the runners…

  • A large number of kanakana, or lamprey, in some Southland rivers have been found sick and dying from a bacterial disease. The bacteria is not a risk to human health.0October 6, 2011

    Unknown illness affecting kanakana in Mataura River

    A large number of kanakana, or lamprey, in some Southland rivers have been found sick and dying from a bacterial disease. The bacteria is not a risk to human health.

  • Congratulations to Mcculloch our winner for September with this photograph of one of his mudskippers. The mud skipper’s I have...0October 3, 2011

    POTM September Winner

    Congratulations to Mcculloch our winner for September with this photograph of one of his mudskippers. The mud skipper’s I have…

  • View the online version of Aquarium World - read FNZAS Life Member Eddie Bowen's obituary, how to plant a low tech low light tank, we continue Darren Steven's excellent series on catfish, and much more.0September 4, 2011

    Aquarium World August 2011

    View the online version of Aquarium World – read FNZAS Life Member Eddie Bowen’s obituary, how to plant a low tech low light tank, we continue Darren Steven’s excellent series on catfish, and much more.

  • Congratulations to Fishkeepa and Flatfish our joint winners for August with their photos of a Common Bully and Red Tiger...0September 4, 2011

    POTM August Winners

    Congratulations to Fishkeepa and Flatfish our joint winners for August with their photos of a Common Bully and Red Tiger…

  • Congratulations to Coral our winner for July with this stunning picture of an Emperor Angelfish with juvenile colour, a mature...0August 2, 2011

    POTM July Winner

    Congratulations to Coral our winner for July with this stunning picture of an Emperor Angelfish with juvenile colour, a mature…

  • Although most plecos are herbivores or omnivores, there are a few mainly carnivorous plecos, including two spectacular beauties - the leopard cactus pleco and the goldie pleco.0July 15, 2011

    The carnivores – Pseudacanthicus and Scobinancistrus

    Although most plecos are herbivores or omnivores, there are a few mainly carnivorous plecos, including two spectacular beauties – the leopard cactus pleco and the goldie pleco.

  • David R's natural looking tank tank housing some of his favourite species from the South American continent featuring plenty of driftwood and a sandy substrate.0July 8, 2011

    Member’s Tank – David R’s South American Tank

    David R’s natural looking tank tank housing some of his favourite species from the South American continent featuring plenty of driftwood and a sandy substrate.

  • Congratulations to Soysauce our winner for June with his beautiful picture of this Gold Ram. There were only three votes...0July 1, 2011

    POTM Winner June 2011

    Congratulations to Soysauce our winner for June with his beautiful picture of this Gold Ram. There were only three votes…

  • Review by Caryl Simpson Published by Wet Sock Publications 2010 This book ought to come with the following warning; After...0June 25, 2011

    Book Review – The New Zealand Native Freshwater Aquarium by Stella McQueen

    Review by Caryl Simpson Published by Wet Sock Publications 2010 This book ought to come with the following warning; After…

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    • Backyard BBQ at Donna’s house. It’s a lovely relaxing place to sit and chat. + meet the turtles & admire...
      Christchurch Totally Tanked – meeting 4 February 2012
      23 January 2012 3:51 PM | No Comments

      Backyard BBQ at Donna’s house. It’s a lovely relaxing place to sit and chat. + meet the turtles & admire...

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    • Starts at 9.15am, 4 Lucas St. Blenheim. 10 aquariums and 1 pond to view A BBQ lunch will be held...
      Marlborough Tank and Pond Parade – 29 January 2012
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      Starts at 9.15am, 4 Lucas St. Blenheim. 10 aquariums and 1 pond to view A BBQ lunch will be held...

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    • January’s meeting will be a BBQ at Nature’s Place in the Historic Village, starting at 2.30pm. We would love to...
      Bay Fish and Reptile Club – meeting 22 January 2012
      15 January 2012 8:20 PM | No Comments

      January’s meeting will be a BBQ at Nature’s Place in the Historic Village, starting at 2.30pm. We would love to...

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    • Our Dec meeting will be on Sunday 11th Dec at Spoon’s new house for a lunchtime BBQ. Please contact the...
      Christchurch Totally Tanked – meeting 11 December 2011
      01 December 2011 8:59 PM | No Comments

      Our Dec meeting will be on Sunday 11th Dec at Spoon’s new house for a lunchtime BBQ. Please contact the...

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      Bay Fish and Reptile Club – Meeting 17 November
      31 October 2011 12:06 AM | No Comments

      This will be our last meeting for the year, BBQ will be available so bring your sizzlers – anyone else...

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