Official anti-derail thread

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  1. Reedfish

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    Another snow filled weekend :eek:
     
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    That's chilling.
     
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    Eish.. you guys are really having it the hard way..

    Temperatures here have also dropped a lot the last week, in fact since Thursday its been totally overcast and the wind has been pretty cold in our area
    I guess we on the way to our share of the cold...
     
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    It's supposed to warm up today (relatively), and it's nice and sunny. But a bit of a chilly start. -2*c and frost on the ground

    And the heating system in the office wouldn't kick in when I opened up. Sitting at my desk with a coat on :(
     
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    Otocinclus otocinclus otocinclus where where where
     
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    Well. we are sure heading that way too..

    Had loads of rain our way since the weekend and temperatures have dropped a lot
    When the wind picks up and the nights are getting quite cold...

    Fortunately we havent reached the minus yet but i think we in for a very cold winter this year...
     
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    Almost the weekend :thumbup:
     
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    Cold and rainy Easter Sat.
     
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    I wouldnt say its 'cold' certainly nippy, miserable and raining on and off.. so far the whole weekend ...

    Happy Easter!!
    May you all have a blessed and peaceful one... dont overdo the chocolates..
     
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    Thanks @MariaS

    My kids each got a nice big Easter Egg. We told them only in small amounts. Don't want them feeling ill. :eek:
     
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    Feeling ill after a binge is part of growing up. Chocolates is not bad. After a night out I'm also ill in the morning. 53 and still growing. Makes you wonder.......?
     
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    Alcohol and chocolate are two very different things :p:p

    I've been busy upping my hobby recently, @Reedfish somebody got me an API kit from the UK, I love it! I need to find some icththyology books over there too. Got any suggestions?
     
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    @Henndre, im sure Reedfish might have other suggestions but i have ordered from ABE Books.
    They have a HUGE selection of every topic under the sun for you to choose from
    Just make sure that if you order, it gets delivered to your nearest Pot Office

    When i first ordered, they asked for delivery address so i gave that
    After 2 books never arriving and me querying, i was then told that to SA the only do Post Office to Post Office
    I have to say that they immediately said they would refund me and within 3 days, the money was in my account which i thought was brilliant service

    Subsequent deliveries to the Post Office have arrived with no problem
     
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    I have an API test kit. And haven't used it for years. I know that my tank is ok. Am on top of maintenance. So don't see the point of constant testing really.

    Books - I tend to mainly buy books of the groups of fish I am keeping. So if it's SA cichlids for e.g., will track down books on them. Or Rays. Or Polys. Etc.
    As @MariaS says, ABE is very good. And Amazon also worth a try.
     
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    I just like keeping an eye on things, my nitrate doesn't go over 10 even after two months without a change so it's just testing for peace of mind :)

    I've looked on ABE books and there's some pretty cool stuff on there
     
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    ABE Books is dangerous.... hehe... too much on there that i want.. and its all @Reedfish's fault.. he got me hooked there.
     
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    @MariaS :)

    To make the most of ABE, you actually have to know what you are looking for.
    It can be a bit overwhelming

    What I do. Is say I am looking for a book on Rays.
    Will first look on NHBS, or Amazon. Once I see something of interest, I put the ISBN in ABE, and then see what best options come up there.
     
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