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This is Li@m's first planted tank where he has set out to create a lush natural looking tank that requires little maintenance.
Member’s Tank – Li@m’s Planted Tank

This is Li@m’s first planted tank where he has set out to create a lush natural looking tank that requires little maintenance.

In this months issue we have a conference report, a look at tropical sharks by Corey Searle, the Tasman Aquarium Club tank crawl, a look at what is for sale in an aquarium shop in Hong Kong plus much more.
Aquarium World August 2012

In this months issue we have a conference report, a look at tropical sharks by Corey Searle, the Tasman Aquarium Club tank crawl, a look at what is for sale in an aquarium shop in Hong Kong plus much more.

Few fish can resist a wriggling worm as part of their diet. Blackworms are ideal live foods for your fish for the fact that the worms are easy to grow and will survive almost indefinatley in your tank until eaten
Lumbriculus variegatus – Blackworms

Few fish can resist a wriggling worm as part of their diet. Blackworms are ideal live foods for your fish for the fact that the worms are easy to grow and will survive almost indefinatley in your tank until eaten

We all want a clean looking aquarium with no or little algae, lots of colourful fish, and no need for water changes. In nature the ratio of water to fish is millions times what we have in our aquariums.
Aquarium Conditions

We all want a clean looking aquarium with no or little algae, lots of colourful fish, and no need for water changes. In nature the ratio of water to fish is millions times what we have in our aquariums.

Conference this year is being hosted by the Auckland Fishkeepers Association - June 1 & 2 2013
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FNZAS Conference 2013

Conference this year is being hosted by the Auckland Fishkeepers Association – June 1 & 2 2013
Register online now

  • 0May 7, 2013

    Aquarium World May 2013

  • Red spots, gold spots, and common plecos are not types of <em>Hypostomus</em>, but types of sailfin plecos or <em>Pterygoplichthys</em>. <em>Hypostomus</em> species are relatively rarely imported.0April 25, 2013

    The real Hypostomus

    Red spots, gold spots, and common plecos are not types of Hypostomus, but types of sailfin plecos or Pterygoplichthys. Hypostomus species are relatively rarely imported.

  • This edition has details for Conference 2013 and many interesting articles.0February 28, 2013

    Aquarium World February 2013

    This edition has details for Conference 2013 and many interesting articles.

  • This edition has details for Conference 2013, A look at the San Sebastian Aquarium in Spain, articles about water quality, concrete pond repair, Algae control in ponds, the Melbourne Aquarium and much more...0February 3, 2013

    Aquarium World November 2012

    This edition has details for Conference 2013, A look at the San Sebastian Aquarium in Spain, articles about water quality, concrete pond repair, Algae control in ponds, the Melbourne Aquarium and much more…

  • Congratulations to Joe who won the August competition with his stunning picture of a colony of Zoanthus. Zoanthus are known...0September 5, 2012

    POTM August 2012 winner

    Congratulations to Joe who won the August competition with his stunning picture of a colony of Zoanthus. Zoanthus are known…

  • Congratulations to Recon021 for this stunning picture of Aulonocara stuartgranti Maulana. These fish are endemic to Lake Malawi, Africa and...0August 4, 2012

    POTM July Winner

    Congratulations to Recon021 for this stunning picture of Aulonocara stuartgranti Maulana. These fish are endemic to Lake Malawi, Africa and…

  • Congratulations to boban_nz  for this stunning picture of Danio kerri - Blue Danio. These fish originate from the Malay Peninsula and can grow to a length of 5cm.0July 5, 2012

    POTM June Winner

    Congratulations to boban_nz for this stunning picture of Danio kerri – Blue Danio. These fish originate from the Malay Peninsula and can grow to a length of 5cm.

  • Read about Red Eared Terrapins, Nathan's marine aquarium journey, find out about aquatic weeds, have a look at the Marlborough Aquarium Club's Tank Parade and much more...0July 4, 2012

    Aquarium World May 2012

    Read about Red Eared Terrapins, Nathan’s marine aquarium journey, find out about aquatic weeds, have a look at the Marlborough Aquarium Club’s Tank Parade and much more…

  • Congratulations to Nativelover for his picture of his Golden Bell frog. These  frogs prefer temporary ponds in full sunlight that are usually shallow and free of aquatic predators such as Mosquito fish.0May 7, 2012

    POTM April 2012 Winner

    Congratulations to Nativelover for his picture of his Golden Bell frog. These frogs prefer temporary ponds in full sunlight that are usually shallow and free of aquatic predators such as Mosquito fish.

  • The common bristlenose and the GBA are two of the most commonly available plecos in the hobby. Both are types of <em>Ancistrus</em> and along with other similar relatives they are commonly called bristlenose or bushynose catfish, after the large fleshy ‘tentacles’ found on the head of adult males. 0April 23, 2012

    Starlights and medusas – The bristlenoses

    The common bristlenose and the GBA are two of the most commonly available plecos in the hobby. Both are types of Ancistrus and along with other similar relatives they are commonly called bristlenose or bushynose catfish, after the large fleshy ‘tentacles’ found on the head of adult males.

  • Congratulations to Coral for his picture of some of her Julidochromis transcriptus, this African cichlid is endemic to the northwest...0April 2, 2012

    POTM March 2012 Winner

    Congratulations to Coral for his picture of some of her Julidochromis transcriptus, this African cichlid is endemic to the northwest…

  • Congratulations to Nymox for his picture of his Whiptail catfish guarding eggs on the glass of the aquarium, this give...0March 6, 2012

    POTM February 2012 winner

    Congratulations to Nymox for his picture of his Whiptail catfish guarding eggs on the glass of the aquarium, this give…

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