Recent content by Oddball59

yes.... spot on. It would be a massive effort, and greed and climate change I agree %100 will be the death of everything eventually. Sadly. I think your also right about hobbyists... it would take a national entity or international to take on such a challenge. Thank you for taking the time to...

Excellent reply, says it all really. I couldn't add to that when the dollars are rolling and fish are falling.

I have seen a lot of posts and videos ("Fishtory" is my go to) about breeds becoming extinct in the wild because usually mans greed destroys habitats, and kept going as a strain in the hobby. It made wander if anyone knows if any wild extinct species have been bred in enough quantities to be...

There does seem to be good evidence for the good products, I'm going to give it a go, and I'll post what happens on here, I'm just aquascaping a new four foot tank at the moment. I'm not greatly experienced as my job has kept me travelling for forty years (60 or more) countries, but I did live...

I suppose not revealing the precise bacteria is to protect their sales from would be competition. They do seem trustable, you tube interviews.... Yes I agree, the bacteria drawn from vats, and sent out the same day to be used the next day on arrival should be bug free. I think I'm pretty much...

Yes Yes they have a large selection of sponges.

Thanks for that comprehensive reply.... you've worked so hard. Do you still sell? I have to admit I don't have the knowledge and expertise you clearly have, it was very interesting. and intriguing. Do you sell your cycled media... sponges? I can't find any swap or sell meetings in my area. Be...

Thanks for your reply, I have seen videos of their production plant and it looks cool to me, They do say, I've called them ;-) and they recomend squeezing the goop onto filter material in your filter and "massaging" it in. Do you not have seasoned hardscape and filter sponges to transfer to new...

Thanks JB... I agree but there does seem to be good evidence posted that this is the real deal, but of course I'll test, lots of plants, then test some more lol. I've looked at your beautiful art too, and your passion... as someone who lost his son at only 18yrs to Ewings sarcoma, a rare bone...

I\ve been seeing great reports about this fairly new English mage bacteria in a bag for fast cycling a new tank. Made by Nitrico. Anyone experienced it. They put it in the bag when you order it and you must introduce it within 24 Hrs. It sounds better than say Fritz ir API, they reckon fish can...

Fishstory, this guy Alex is amazing with his knowledge and research and doesn't do the boring "I'm opening this box" videos., Keeping fish simple he's great at sharing his knowledge on breeding, Green Aqua for some beautiful scapes, and a young Japanese lad called Ryo Watanabi, other than that...

Kia Ora all, Hi, during a part of my retirement through illness I started valeting cars, just a hobby relay doing family, friends and others cars. It's also a very chemical intensive job, I didn't charge but most gave me £10 - £20 towards the chemicals which are if they are proper can be...

Great well put together piece of research and advice.

Sorry mods. Posted this in the wrong thread... new and just finding my way around. Kia Ora. Hi all. I'm a marine electrical engineer, and certificated Marine Engineer, with 40 years of experience. I've read through threads about FE (Fire Extinguisher) as a source of Co2. There are some failures...