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	<title>Western Cichlid Forum</title>
	<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au</link>
	<description>Your aquarium resource</description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Cichlids are not Chiclids</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlids-are-not-chiclids/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlids-are-not-chiclids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Misc topics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is a common mistake to spell cichlids, chiclids. There are a couple of correct terminologies to identify this type of fish. One is cichlid the other is cichlidae and both reference that they come from the family cichlidae.
A dictionary definition for you&#8230;
cich·lid   (sĭk&#8217;lĭd)
 n.    Any of various tropical and subtropical freshwater fishes of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>9ft Amazon Tank Build Pt3 - DIY Aquarium tank stand</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/9ft-amazon-tank-build-pt3-diy-aquarium-stand/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/9ft-amazon-tank-build-pt3-diy-aquarium-stand/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[DIY Ideas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[OK sorry for the delay, things have been busy. Here is how I get the look of a wooden stand for less than half the price, twice the strength and longetivity, in fact I think this stand will last almost forever.
STAND Pt 1
First get your metal stand and drill holes all the way through the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>9ft Amazon Tank Build Pt2 - Aquarium Tank Plumbing</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/9ft-amazon-tank-build-pt2-aquarium-plumbing/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/9ft-amazon-tank-build-pt2-aquarium-plumbing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[DIY Ideas]]></category>

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Here is part 2 of building my Amazon tank and it all about the plumbing, here are a few tips that I hope you will find handy. I&#8217;m sorry if this gets to basic for you tradies and handypeople out there but I am doing this so beginners can understand it too.
PLUMBING Pt 1
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		<title>9 Foot Amazon Tank Build Pt1 - Universal Rock Background</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/9-foot-amazon-tank-build-pt1-universal-rock-background/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/9-foot-amazon-tank-build-pt1-universal-rock-background/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[DIY Ideas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ 				Hi All
This holiday period has finally given me some spare time to build my new Amazon tank. My aim is to build a tank that looks like an Amazon river bank.
Please no PM&#8217;s with questions, if you have a question please post it up here so that I dont have to answer same questions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fish and Aquarium photography tips explained</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/fish-and-aquarium-photography-tips-explained/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/fish-and-aquarium-photography-tips-explained/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:56:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Snowy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Advice]]></category>

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Fish Photography Explained…I have seen asked quite a lot lately on the forums how I achieve nice photographs, especially since I have been posting up a lot of my own unique work.Of course it depends on your personal budget, and many compact cameras nowadays offer superb CCD&#8217;s of 5+ mega pixels to take a nice [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Amazon, South American themed aquarium background</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-amazon-south-american-themed-aquarium-background/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-amazon-south-american-themed-aquarium-background/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[DIY Ideas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ 				Here is some pics of the Background i made for Scat (Craig) 
Same method as the other one


Cut poly to size of tank and build the shape with pieces of poly
Go over with spray foam and use a wood rasp to shape when dry u can use an angle grinder with a sanding attachment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Homemade Aquarium Tank Background</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-homemade-aquarium-tank-background/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-homemade-aquarium-tank-background/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:32:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ 				Just thought i would share this
Wanted to make a background for my new(secondhand) 6&#215;2x2.5
Had a look at a few different ways of doing it and ended up mixing some ideas from backgrounds that have been made
Got some poly from the WIZ for free Thanks Mate
What do you all think?

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Step 1 cut poly to size [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quarantine your fish - tank</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/quarantine-your-fish/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/quarantine-your-fish/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Advice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ 
Quarantining your fish is something that all of us need to do at some point or another. To maintain a healthy aquarium, all new habitants should be quarantined for around 14 days to ensure no nasties are transfered into your prized tank.
Diseases most often occur when the fish is purchased. It may be living [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jager Aquarium heater - Major explosion</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/jager-aquarium-heater-major-explosion/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/jager-aquarium-heater-major-explosion/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Misc topics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I noticed a little condensation happening in my heater a few days ago. I left it because I have had the problem before without any major issue. Tonight I heard my heater blow up. It did with such a force that it wacked the side of my tank and that got my attention. it then [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Plywood tank (aquarium) 1757 (ltrs)</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-plywood-tank-aquarium-1757-ltrs/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-plywood-tank-aquarium-1757-ltrs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A Short tank journal by Northstar
I will start from the beginning. The 18mm ply sheets were cut to size,
the two side panels were cut at1000mm x 1100mm, the bottom panel at 2440 x 900mm,
the back panel at 2440mm x 1000mm and the front was cut at 2440mm x 1000mm with
the oval cut out of it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Perth Cichlid, tropical fish and Aquarium retail shop locations</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/perth-cichlid-tropical-fish-and-aquarium-retail-locations/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/perth-cichlid-tropical-fish-and-aquarium-retail-locations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Advice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a new aquarium, tropical fish, catfish, loaches or hardware in Perth and not sure where the retailers are located. Then have a look on the map provided. If you see a store you are interested in then simply click on the flag and zoom in or out.
I have only added a few but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aquarium Gallery cichlid fish Slideshow</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-gallery-slideshow/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-gallery-slideshow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 05:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Misc topics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Please enjoy our slideshow featuring member display aquariums, cichlids, catfish and others

The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed..
	
		var so1 = new SWFObject("http://westerncichlids.com.au/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/imagerotator.swf", "ngg_slideshow1", "500", "400", "7", "#000000");
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		<title>Management of ornamental fish in Australia</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/management-of-ornamental-fish-in-australia/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/management-of-ornamental-fish-in-australia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2007 01:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I have included in a download, a PDF file(1.7 meg)  of the national review of the management of ornamental fish and plants in Australia.
It is quite a read (at 40 odd pages) but for anyone interested in reading it provides an&#8230;
- explanation  of the need for a national approach.
- existing controls in place.
- [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Microworm Cultures - how to</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/microworm-cultures-how-to/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/microworm-cultures-how-to/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Advice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Microworms are great for all fish but in particular they are exceptional for raising of fry. Even extremely small fry like the egg laying calvus benefit enormously from this great food source as its very small and can be easily digested by small fry.
Acquiring  and maintaining this food source is very simple. Starter kits [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Malawi bloat prevention</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/malawi-bloat-prevention/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/malawi-bloat-prevention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:55:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Advice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Prevention of Malawi Bloat 
by Terry Ranson 
First published in Fincinnati, the official newsletter of the Greater Cincinnati     Aquarium Society
Aquarticles
Besides territorial aggression, the main problem with Malawi cichlids is their tendency     to get what has become known as Malawi bloat. This ailment is also known as African [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lake Victoria</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/lake-victoria/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/lake-victoria/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 01:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Advice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Lake Victoria
This is an interactive map 
Lake Victoria is 69,000 square kilometres in size, making it the largest lake in Africa, the largest tropical lake in the world, and the second largest freshwater lake in the world. It is the source of the longest branch of the Nile, the White Nile. The lake rests in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lake Tanganyika</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/lake-tanganyika/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/lake-tanganyika/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 01:16:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Lake Tanganyika
This is an interactive map
Lake Tanganyika is a large lake in central Africa (3° 20&#8242; to 8° 48&#8242; South and from 29° 5&#8242; to 31° 15&#8242; East). It is estimated to be the second oldest lake in the world after Lake Baikal in Siberia.
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		<title>Lake Malawi</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/lake-malawi/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/lake-malawi/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Lake Malawi
This is an interactive map
Lake Malawi, originally known as Lake Nyasa, Lake Nyassa and Lake Niassa after the Yao word for &#8220;lake&#8221;, is the most southerly lake in the Great African Rift Valley system. First &#8220;discovered&#8221; by the famed Scottish explorer and missionary Dr. David Livingstone, Lake Malawi has commonly been referred to as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Life in the garden - Screensaver</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/life-in-the-garden-screensaver/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/life-in-the-garden-screensaver/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 11:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a small screensaver from our miscellaneous section of the gallery. It features a few images of bugs and the like.
It is a self installing .exe windows installation.
The download is here&#8230;. hope you enjoy  

				
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		<title>Daily tank aquarium checks</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/daily-tank-checks/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/daily-tank-checks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 11:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Advice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Daily Tank Check
An often overlooked process when owning an aquarium is your daily aquarium checks. It ensures that simple unexpected catastrophe&#8217;s don&#8217;t occur. Most often a tank check will not take more than a passing glance or two so at most a few seconds of your time will ensure everything is running correctly.
A basic checklist [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Salt as a Medication in your aquarium</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/salt-as-a-medication/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/salt-as-a-medication/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 08:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[   Salt As Medication 
An almost forgotten treatment for many common freshwater fish parasites is plain old aquarium salt.  Used properly, a saltwater bath can be very effective in eliminating &#8220;ich&#8221;, velvet, Trichodina, Chilodonella, and a number of less common parasites.
Advantages.  Salt treatments are:
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		<title>In case of emergency -aquarium care</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/in-case-of-emergency-aquarium-care/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/in-case-of-emergency-aquarium-care/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 11:31:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Every once in a while an emergency pops up. It may be your fish are looking ill or you may lose power to your house for varying lengths of time. Here are a few things that you can keep on hand to prevent that last minute stress of running around trying to find what you [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/in-case-of-emergency-aquarium-care/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Fish Disease and remedy</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/fish-disease-and-remedy/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/fish-disease-and-remedy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 09:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/fish-disease-and-remedy/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Causes  Q: Why is my fish sick and how do I prevent more illness?
A: Probably 80-90% of diseases in captive fish can be prevented by avoiding stress. Stress weakens fishes&#8217; immune systems, leading to increased susceptibility to disease. Actually, diseases and pathogens are almost always present in tanks, but a healthy fish&#8217;s immune system [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/fish-disease-and-remedy/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Aquarium Recycling</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-recycling/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-recycling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 09:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/aquarium-recycling/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ 

As alot of us recycle products from around the home like plastic bottles,newspaper and the likes, recycling what comes out of your aquarium is a thought often overlooked.
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		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-recycling/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>DIY Rock Aquarium Background - Part 1</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-aquarium-background-part-1/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-aquarium-background-part-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:57:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=40</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;d been mulling over my background on my 8*3*2.5. I couldn&#8217;t find any paper backgrounds that were 2.5 foot tall and really I wanted to do something special with this tank so after a little looking around I based my background after this one on another forum.
These backgrounds are really easy to make and I&#8217;d [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-aquarium-background-part-1/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>DIY Rock Aquarium Background - part 2</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-aquarium-background-part-2/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-aquarium-background-part-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-aquarium-background-part-2/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Now this is where it all starts coming together. You will need to grab one of your cans of spray foam and start joining everything together. Do everywhere&#8230;.top,underneath down the joins and seams everywhere. It will look fairly ugly and you will think that you have taken a step backwards or done something wrong. Dont [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/diy-aquarium-background-part-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>DIY Simple Floaty Frysaver</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/simple-floaty-frysaver/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/simple-floaty-frysaver/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=38</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a simple fry saver that I use for when my fish breed. The benifits of using a fry saver is that the fry can be allowed to grow for a few weeks in water that they are accustomed to without risk of shocking them with different water parameters when moving into a growout [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/simple-floaty-frysaver/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>DIY Aquarium Water Siphon</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-water-siphon/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-water-siphon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=37</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most useful things I have made is the hose attachment that I use when I do my water changes. I have a dedicated hose that I use for my water changes. I think from memory that its 21mm or so and while a little more expensive than normal hosing, it really dumps [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-water-siphon/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Modified Side Drop Filter - Pt 1</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/modified-side-drop-filter-pt-1/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/modified-side-drop-filter-pt-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=36</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently I have been messing around with modified &#8220;side drop&#8221; filters - mainly because I have found they are a pain with bristlenose and fry, and also to try and cut down costs in building them. After a few early prototypes on smaller tanks Chuck was kind enough to let me run loose on his [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/modified-side-drop-filter-pt-1/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Modified Side Drop Filter - Pt 2</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/modified-side-drop-filter-pt-2/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/modified-side-drop-filter-pt-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=35</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
9. 3mm glass bits are used to hold the mesh in place around the uplift section. I glue it in so the mesh is at an angle to make it easy to get the air stones in and out.
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		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/modified-side-drop-filter-pt-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>DIY Aquarium Ice Cream Filters</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-ice-cream-filters/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-ice-cream-filters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:53:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=34</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This topic has created a fair bit of interest so I thought I would do an article on it and hope you all find it useful. These filters are incredibly easy to make, very cheap and work very well. (It&#8217;s also fun eating and drinking the contents of the items required  -  not [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-ice-cream-filters/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>DIY Home Made Fish Food - Frozen</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/home-made-fish-food-frozen/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/home-made-fish-food-frozen/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:53:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=33</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I make about 15kg of food at a time so you can adjust all these ingredients according to how much you want to make for yourself.
Ingredients:
5kg frozen marinara mix
5kg white fish meat (any type, although no skin and as little sinew as possible)
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		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/home-made-fish-food-frozen/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>DIY Frysaver 1</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/frysaver-1/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/frysaver-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:52:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=32</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[DIY fry saver, by Daniel Radaich.
So what is the difference between other fry savers and my design? Well here are some points which may persuade you to use this design instead of the common designs:

The first advantage is increased volume of the container; this is because the container is attached under the polystyrene, unlike other [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/frysaver-1/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>DIY Lettice clip - catfish food holder</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/lettice-clip-catfish-food-holder/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/lettice-clip-catfish-food-holder/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:52:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=31</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a very easy, and CHEAP lettuce clip you can make with just a piece of PVC and a hacksaw.
Cut a piece of PVC about 20mm long, I use 20mm PVC because it forms a nice tight clip for holding nori. Cut the piece length ways with the hacksaw (split the pipe). If you want [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/lettice-clip-catfish-food-holder/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Australian Freshwater Allowable Imports</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/australian-freshwater-allowable-imports/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/australian-freshwater-allowable-imports/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:49:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Fish Specific]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=30</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Below, I have the current listing of all freshwater allowable imports. It is current as from November 2006 and is intended as a quick reference only. This link  will take you to the official AQIS site for a more complete rundown.
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		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/australian-freshwater-allowable-imports/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Cichlid Jaws</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-jaws/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-jaws/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:47:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=29</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
Cichlid Jaws
A cichlids mouth really is a multi purpose tool designed for maximum survival. Cichlids actually have two sets of jaws. There is an inner jaw that is used to mash its food leaving the outer jaw free to evolve specialized teeth which allows them to gather all different types of food available.
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		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-jaws/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Wrong with a Painted Angel?</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/whats-wrong-with-a-painted-angel/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/whats-wrong-with-a-painted-angel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=28</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s Wrong with a Painted Angel?
- by Dr Jim Greenwood


Since the mid 1980&#8217;s Glassfish of the family Chandidae that have been injected with fluorescent dye have been imported into Australia from South East Asia. These fish have been painted by injection along the dorsal and ventral body surfaces and are sold as &#8220;Painted Angels&#8221;. In [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/whats-wrong-with-a-painted-angel/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Injecting Fish with Dye</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/injecting-fish-with-dye/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/injecting-fish-with-dye/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=27</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Injecting Fish with Dye

What is Juicing?
Juicing is the artificial colouration of fishes. Commonly juiced species include the so called “painted glassfish” along with albino varieties of a number of catfish and loaches. Some species, such as albino corydoras and so called “painted” glassfish are injected with dye using a hypodermic needle. A large number of [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/injecting-fish-with-dye/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Clown Loaches - Botia macracantha</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/clown-loaches/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/clown-loaches/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:45:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Fish Specific]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=26</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Introduction
Clown loaches are my favourite aquarium fish. They are colourful, active and have an agreeable nature. These attributes make them an ideal addition to most fresh water aquaria. This article reflects my experiences with clown loaches with particular emphasis on the various patterns that I have encountered. Hope you enjoy my account of these very [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/clown-loaches/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Electric Yellows: Care and Morphology</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/electric-yellows-care-and-morphology/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/electric-yellows-care-and-morphology/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=25</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Electric Yellows: Care and Morphology
by Andrea Watts
Common Name: Electric yellow, Blue streak hap, Yellow Lab, Electric Yellow Lab, Lemon Yellow, Labidochromis tanganyicae, Labidochromis Yellow,
Labidochromis electric yellow, Canary cichlid
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		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/electric-yellows-care-and-morphology/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Breeding Cuckoo Catfish - Synodontis multipunctatus</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/breeding-cuckoo-catfish/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/breeding-cuckoo-catfish/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:44:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=24</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Synodontis multipunctatus by Andrea Watts
Common Name: Cuckoo Catfish
Scientific Name: Synodontis multipunctatus
Size (cm) M/F: 15/17
Habitat: Cuckoos originate from Lake Tanganyika in east Africa. They inhabit the rock rubble areas and venture over the sand in search of food and spawning cichlids.

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		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/breeding-cuckoo-catfish/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Bristlenose Catfish - Ancistrus sp.</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/bristlenose-catfish/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/bristlenose-catfish/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=23</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Information about Bristlenose catfish
The humble bristlenose is one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish. They are a keenly sort after addition to aid in algae control and to form part of the “clean up crew”, consuming uneaten food. There are over 50 species of Ancistrus catfish, some of which are difficult to distinguish from [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/bristlenose-catfish/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Unit Conversion calculator for Aquariums</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/unit-conversion-calculator-for-aquariums/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/unit-conversion-calculator-for-aquariums/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Advice]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=22</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Aquarium Calculations and Conversions. Aquarium Volume Calculator; Fahrenheit - Centigrade Conversion; Carbonate Hardness Unit Conversion gallons to litres
On occasion I find this unit converter to be reasonably handy to have. With it you can check tank dimensions in both inches and cm&#8217;s to find volume, temperature, hardness, US gallons to litres and visa versa and [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/unit-conversion-calculator-for-aquariums/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Aquarium Live foods</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-live-foods/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-live-foods/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:40:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=21</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Aquarium Live foods. Food for fish and cichlids
Other than the fresh foods that can be home made (different article) which personally I think are amongst the best foods, you often have a choice from many local fish shops to feed or propagate your own live foods. Some such as mosquito larvae can even be found [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-live-foods/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Algae: Description and control in freshwater Aquaria</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/algae-description-and-control-in-freshwater-aquaria/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/algae-description-and-control-in-freshwater-aquaria/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:39:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=20</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Algae: Description and control in freshwater Aquaria
What are algae?
Most people will agree that algae are an unattractive and unwelcome addition to an aquarium – especially a planted biotope. It can hinder plant respiration and photosynthesis (hence affecting growth) by smothering the leaves of green plants. Rampant algae growth is particularly relevant in newly setup aquariums. [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/algae-description-and-control-in-freshwater-aquaria/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Overfeeding Fish</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/overfeeding-fish/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/overfeeding-fish/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:38:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=19</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
OVERFEEDING YOUR FISH !!!

Overfeeding your fish can be a simple thing to do and often goes overlooked as the &#8216;throw and walk away&#8217; syndrome is often applied. A little time spent ensuring that you are feeding the correct amount of food will often relate to less problems occurring in your aquarium.
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		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/overfeeding-fish/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Adding fish to your aquarium tank</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/adding-fish-to-your-aquarium/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/adding-fish-to-your-aquarium/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:37:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This guide is intended to help you when introducing new fish into your aquarium. I have broken it down into a few, easy to understand, steps that will hopefully provide a solid basis upon which you can build. By cross referencing other articles that will appear in this forum, most questions should be covered.
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		<title>The Nitrogen Cycle</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/the-nitrogen-cycle/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/the-nitrogen-cycle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:37:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Nitrogen Cycle
by Andrea Watts
Introduction
One of the most common and freely available elements on Earth is nitrogen. The air that we breathe comprises of about 78% nitrogen and it appears in different forms throughout life&#8217;s various biological cycles. Being an enclosed system, an aquarium requires careful monitoring to ensure that harmful forms of nitrogen do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ich Or Whitespot</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/ich-or-whitespot/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/ich-or-whitespot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:36:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[

What is ich or
 whitespot 
All of us at one time or another will find ourselves confronted by the dreaded ich or whitespot, it is unfortunately a very common part of being involved in the fish keeping hobby, in fact it is the most common ailment that affects our hobby. Understanding the problem and knowing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Going Away For A Weekend - aquarium care</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/going-away-for-a-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/going-away-for-a-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Going Away For a Weekender - Who&#8217;s Gonna Feed The Fish?
With summer coming along and people spending more time away its often
asked &#8216;who&#8217;s gonna feed my fish while I&#8217;m in Margret River&#8217; or &#8216;Will
my fish survive if I go away to Rottnest for a weekend or so&#8217;.
These are some ideas for feeding your fish for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aquatic Glossary</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquatic-glossary/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquatic-glossary/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:35:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aquaria Glossary
This is an ongoing list of terms used in the hobby and on Perth Cichlid Forums
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Acidic:  A water condition which has a pH lower than 7.0. A trend towards acidic water may be a sign of overfeeding
Actinic: A type of lighting that provides the proper spectra for photosynthesis. Best used for aquariums with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rock Type And Suitability For Aquariums</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/rock-type-and-suitability-for-aquariums/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/rock-type-and-suitability-for-aquariums/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This articles serves to provide a brief introduction to rocks and their properties, and hopefully guide you in your choice of décor for various biotope simulations.
Rock Types
To make a decision about rock selection for aquarium use, it is beneficial to understand the properties of each rock group. The following is a skeletal lesson in geology [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Use Of Wood In Aquariums</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/the-use-of-wood-in-aquariums/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/the-use-of-wood-in-aquariums/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Use Of  Wood In Aquariums
Why use wood in your aquarium?
Pieces of cured wood/bogwood provide shelter for shy fish and spawning sites, as well as a visual counterpiece for the aquarium. Many plants that possess rhizomes instead of true roots require such structures for adhesion to grow. In addition, many sucker-mouth catfish require wood [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Use Of Activated Carbon In Aquariums</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/the-use-of-activated-carbon-in-aquariums/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/the-use-of-activated-carbon-in-aquariums/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Use of Activated Carbon in the Aquarium
What is Activated Carbon?
In its original form, charcoal is very light due mainly to its porosity. It contains phosphorous, sulphur and heavy metals – all of which are highly undesirable in an aquarium. It is sourced from the combustion of wood, lignite, bituminous coal, peat, or coconut shells. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aquarium Tips for Hot Summer Weather</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-tips-for-hot-summer-weather/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/aquarium-tips-for-hot-summer-weather/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[
Aquarium Tips
for Hot Summer
Weather
Hot Summer weather can get the best of any of us, including our aquarium fish. Here are a few tips to help your finned friends through the season:
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		<title>What Is Water Hardness?</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/what-is-water-hardness/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/what-is-water-hardness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is Water Hardness?
People are often confused by the terms: &#8216;general hardness&#8216;or &#8216;total hardness&#8217; and &#8216;carbonate hardness&#8217;. The aim of this article is to explain the differences between them and give you a better understanding of water hardness.
Hardness
Hardness is the measure of dissolved mineral salts (mainly chlorides, bicarbonates, carbonates, and sulphates of calcium, sodium, magnesium [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/what-is-water-hardness/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Spectrum fish Foods</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/spectrum-foods/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/spectrum-foods/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[DOES THE REVOLUTION CONTINUE?
 by Think Quality Think Fish
 Sponsored Article

In 2003 David Boruchowitz, editor of Tropical Fish Hobbyist wrote an article entitled &#8220;A Feeding Revolution?&#8221; (January 2003) in which he discussed the proposal put forward by Pablo Tepoot of New Life International, that exclusive feeding of New Life Spectrum Foods was all that was [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://westerncichlids.com.au/spectrum-foods/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Freighting Fish in Australia</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/freighting-fish-in-australia/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/freighting-fish-in-australia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://westerncichlids.com.au/cichlid-articles/?p=7</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I see this question asked every once in a while so I thought I&#8217;d give you guys a little info&#8230;  
Freighting fish can be a little daunting to the inexperienced but if done carefully is really very simple smile.gif While I could waffle on, I wont and I&#8217;ll just keep it simple and to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Much Electricity ?? aquarium tank calculation</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/6/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/6/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 

How Much Electricity?


Once people see the assortment of aquarium accessories that are plugged into the wall, many hobbyists wonder just how much their tank is costing them in electricity each month. Here&#8217;s the basic formula:
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		<title>How To Recognise An Aquarist - Humour</title>
		<link>http://westerncichlids.com.au/how-to-recognise-an-aquarist-humour/</link>
		<comments>http://westerncichlids.com.au/how-to-recognise-an-aquarist-humour/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:21:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuckmeister</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[How To Recognise an Aquarist
1. The driveway and side of the house is filled with styro boxes, rocks, wood etc.
2. There are little pockets of sand and gravel on the front lawn, the shed is crammed with old filter parts, breeding boxes, gravel, broken nets, cracked glass covers..and the tools and lawnmower are leaning against [...]]]></description>
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