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Hi guys, Been a while since I have posted. I got an opportune photograph this afternoon of one of my L200a Green Phantom Plecos (and one not so great) so thought I'd post them both. At the moment, I have both L134 and the L200a. The L200a seem alot more comfortable in moving about during the day. Cheers Joel

Well I ended up with plenty of fry and also discovered the reason for the male's behaviour. They spawned again and once again he chased her away but I spotted her sneaking back a couple of times and eating some eggs. So he knew best after all.

Generally most users on the forum use an external hosting service e.g. Flickr and Photobucket and link to the images. If the image is deleted or the account with the hosting service is closed you won't be able to see the images anymore. In this case it looks like the OP edited the post back in 2017 so he possibly removed the link to the photos.

Pretty happy finding fry after only 2 weeks of getting them. 😎

Hi guys I bought some cheap 4 foot led lights off eBay about 18 months ago now and no regrets. I have 'Beamworks' and 'Aquarien Eco' brand. Both branded units seem to be identical, only difference was the power adaptor/cabling. I went with only the white/blue led units. Family members have also bought the same off eBay and are happy with it too. My cousin has been running the full colour spectrum ones on his setup for a few months and they look great. See his lights in action:

they will all work but I like pic one best will you be using a spreader plate or spray bar first chamber is good with media choice but I would use egg crate under the dacron mat as it is a pain to pry it apart from the jap matting when the fibres catch don't particularly like Scoria and there appears to be a large amount of bacteria media with the jap mat, sponges, baki rods and coral rubble. I would use that area for a bag of Macropure chamber walls single or double is basically your preference but single is easier if you are cleaning it height of chamber wall is critical as if the volume above it is smaller than the volume of the in tank drain point you can have a flood with a power outage when it back flushes so calculate volumes

Anything that gets included onto the import list is only good for the hobby. Its up to the hobby and enthusiast to import from the correct importer. Countries don't matter, they can be as bad as each other. Electric Yellows regardless of how line bred they have been can always do with a new blood line. I personally dont think there has been a legit yellow in australia for a long time. I understand that people have spent alot of time and effort in maintaining and line breeding as best they can and its taken alot of effort. But with this rule change there is a legit chance and not even.... chance. There is a legit avenue to directly import yellows into Australia direct from Africa.

I honestly don't think it matters. It comes down to what you prefer, instant impact vs watching them grow, and what is available to buy

Hi all, fyi for anyone interested in natives and PNG fishes: The Australia New Guinea Fishes Association Victoria (ANGFA Vic) in conjunction with ANGFA Incorporated (ANGFA National), are proud to present the world renowned ANGFA Convention for 2019. This is the largest event focusing on Australian and New Guinea fishes anywhere in the fishkeeping realm. The ANGFA Convention is held every two years and this year it’s in Melbourne! A non-profit organisation, ANGFA’s objectives are to promote the study, conservation and culture of the native freshwater fish species of Australia and New Guinea, and to provide a forum for the exchange of information. Attending an ANGFA Convention is a must for anyone with a keen interest in these fishes and their aquatic habitats, (ideal for scientists, naturalists, fish hobbyists or students with a keen or professional interest in these topics). The convention is a biennial event, miss this one and you will have to wait until 2021! The event will be held over the weekend of October 11-13 at Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre Attwood (10 min drive from Melbourne Airport). Key points: Excellent speakers from Australia and Europe (including some of Australia’s leading fish scientists) giving informative and entertaining presentations on a range of topics including: conservation efforts, discovery of new species, field observations, aquarium care, and parasite control. Mega Fish Auction - huge range of Aust/PNG aquarium fish species, native aquatic invertebrates and plants, (including many species that are rarely available in the mainstream aquarium trade). Catered event – lunch, morning & afternoon tea provided. 4 star accommodation available at convention venue, with a discounted rate for bed and buffet breakfast for convention attendees. Convention dinner on Saturday night Opportunity to mingle with fellow fish enthusiasts from all over Australia and from overseas. Attend for either a single day or for the full event. Early bird registration option available – book before end of June and receive a discounted rate! Free car parking is available adjacent to the convention building. Free airport shuttle bus to the venue. Heaps of great raffle prizes, courtesy of our sponsors. For more convention details and to book online, visit: https://www.angfa.org.au/2015-03-05-12-12-58.html

I feed my frontosa Frozen mysis or brine 3 times a week and Tropical Krill chips and Tropical super forte every night. Conditions them up very well.

Yes it is extremely interesting, so many ways, either one can present in many ways (bloat, lesions, waisting and more). Through my experiences,,, there is absolutely no doubt that the highest KH levels you can possibly keep any fish in Definetely throttles and/or prevents these horrible diseases.