Big'n'little critters. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:48:20 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:48:20 +0000 OCAU Forums https://forums.overclockers.com.au/forums/pets-animals.67/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 22:13:47 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/what-do-you-feed-your-dog-looking-for-recommendations.1253724/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/what-do-you-feed-your-dog-looking-for-recommendations.1253724/ invalid@example.com (acap) acap
My dog ultimately isn't too fussy but i try buy food that's actual food for him.

My parents buy him this Aldi garbage that is just empty calories. so while they're away i binned it and bought 5 big bags of...

What do you feed your dog? (Looking for recommendations)]]> 58 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:17:07 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/good-budget-price-vacuum-cleaner-for-pet-hair.1277184/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/good-budget-price-vacuum-cleaner-for-pet-hair.1277184/ invalid@example.com (Beavis_Wolf) Beavis_Wolf My vacuum has seen better days and am looking at getting another 'bagless' cleaner.
My price range is up to $500 and I don't want a hand held ,need something to capture 1/2 a dog worth of hair each time I use it.
Any recommendations welcome.......and yes I know the $1200 ones are they way to go but dont have the spare cash for that.
Pros and cons with ones you guys use.
Thanks in advance]]> 10 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:17:40 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/got-a-dog-post-it-here.488631/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/got-a-dog-post-it-here.488631/ invalid@example.com (Modafroman) Modafroman
i have a 2 year old golden labrador, his name is dougie, or douglas my whole family loves him to bits. this is our 2nd labby, our first one was when i was little, and because we moved around abit, we had to give him to our grandparents who killed him

but yea, labby's are awesome. they have a great temprement, they are playful, and are very sociable ]]> 3350 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 08:20:35 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/general-aquarium-talk-no-selling-swaps-go-in-the-fish-plant-swap-sticky.677812/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/general-aquarium-talk-no-selling-swaps-go-in-the-fish-plant-swap-sticky.677812/ invalid@example.com (Zoiks) Zoiks NO SELLING IN THIS THREAD! All sales have to go through the Non PC Trading Forum. Swaps can only go in the Fish Swap/Giveaway thread.

Thought it might be good to start up a general aquarium talk thread so that we can chat about various things and ask a quick question without having to start a whole new thread.

To start things off, I have finally got my aquarium up and...

General Aquarium Talk NO SELLING Swaps go in the Fish/Plant Swap Sticky]]> 7970 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:29:18 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/got-a-cat-post-it-here.523179/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/got-a-cat-post-it-here.523179/ invalid@example.com (AngelMoo) AngelMoo
So I guess post your cat's pic, name, age and anything else you want to say about them, I'll start with mine:

This is Daisy, she was the best cat ever, very affectionate and never scratched/bit me. She lived to be 16, I had to put her to sleep in July because of fluid on her lungs


This is kitty, she's 6 and has an evil...

Got a cat? Post it here!]]> 2213 Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:23:08 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/r-i-p-thread.498948/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/r-i-p-thread.498948/ invalid@example.com (Break the Cycle) Break the Cycle

He's around 8ish (edit: seems he was closer to 12, my how time gets away) I guess, and well and truly part of the family. Left home a few years ago now but still...

So anyway, small tribute.
...

R.I.P Thread]]> 791 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 22:06:42 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/automatic-hose-connected-dog-bowl.1263659/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/automatic-hose-connected-dog-bowl.1263659/ invalid@example.com (tobes) tobes
I'm looking for a dog water bowl I can connect up to water permanently. Something like this.

Does anyone have recommendations?]]> 2 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 20:48:42 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/fish-swap-giveaway-thread.617076/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/fish-swap-giveaway-thread.617076/ invalid@example.com (tagrobert) tagrobert i thought i might start a fish swap thread since i cant find any LFS that will take in my BGKF.
So post here if you have any fish you wish to swap
Good to see this thread is being used its never too late deftone2k! i would love those loaches if you were in vic, do you think they will let me take them on a plane?
i made this thread so ppl can trade, but due to not enough traffic it was removed from being a sticky, so feel free to bump this thread once it disappears off the...

Fish Swap/Giveaway Thread]]> 672 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 23:41:18 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/all-in-one-flea-and-worm-treatment.1029877/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/all-in-one-flea-and-worm-treatment.1029877/ invalid@example.com (jtir) jtir

• Advocate
• Frontline Plus with a chewable heart/intenstinal wormer such as Drontal or Heartgard

The above are external topical, so you can't wash them, play with kids etc during the initial application.

I have just bought something called "Panoramis" which is mean't to be a chewable all-in-one for fleas and worms.

Has anyone used a similar product before? Are there any side effects I should be...

All in one flea and worm treatment?]]> 72 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:03:51 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/pond-water-help.1274426/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/pond-water-help.1274426/ invalid@example.com (Strange1) Strange1
I've got a pond that has been set up for about 6 months now with crimson rainbow fish and pacific blue eyes in it along with lots of plants, it is about 4,500Ltrs. I do basic water tests on it and the PH is always good at 7.0 - 7.2, 0ppm Nitrates, 0ppm Nitrates.

However I ran out of test juice and grabbed a pack of test strips on the weekend and it includes an alkalinity test patch. All of my normal results came back the same but alkalinity (Which I've never tested for before)...

Pond water help]]> 6 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 04:47:15 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/another-whats-this-bug-thread.1274524/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/another-whats-this-bug-thread.1274524/ invalid@example.com (Sledge) Sledge ]]> 2 Sat, 09 Nov 2019 01:06:23 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/glow-aquarium-cheap-and-effective.1273507/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/glow-aquarium-cheap-and-effective.1273507/ invalid@example.com (MoRpHeUs) MoRpHeUs
Had an aquarium sitting here for a while. I don't have time to take care of a proper aquarium. The photo does not do it justice at all.

The costs are as follows. Can get from Amazon/eBay

Glow/UV Aquarium ornaments. In general priced $2 - $8 each. I spent $40
Blue Glow Gravel $7
Blacklight/UV waterproof led strip $40

Everyone makes very positive comments when they see the aquarium and was very cheap to setup and minimal maintenance. I use an air stone to keep the water...

Glow Aquarium - Cheap and Effective]]> 4 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:12:42 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/whats-this-bug-on-furniture-2893.1273432/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/whats-this-bug-on-furniture-2893.1273432/ invalid@example.com (bYrd) bYrd
Since the warm weather started we've got some bugs in the house, and the best pic I could get of one of the buggers is attached - I don't think it's a bed bug ... any ideas? Pic from a handheld microscope - date/time wrong.]]> 1 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 05:26:48 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/no-more-throw-ups.1269655/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/no-more-throw-ups.1269655/ invalid@example.com (Dodge M4S) Dodge M4S ) but yeah, so far so good

View attachment 10843]]> 37 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:38:19 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/what-breed-should-we-get-list-inside.1217891/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/what-breed-should-we-get-list-inside.1217891/ invalid@example.com (KANNIS) KANNIS
Wife wants a French Bulldog - yeah sure min 4k
Youngest son wants a sausage dog - hiddeous things.
Oldest son wants a Pug - They are ok but too small..
I wanted a Brittish bulldog but found out they shed a lot and very lazy.

What I want is a dog that's medium size, non shedding short hair, that can handle a 30min run with me 4 nights a week, friendly...

What breed should we get? List inside.]]> 83 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:10:18 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/melb-australian-mist-cat-for-adoption.1271328/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/melb-australian-mist-cat-for-adoption.1271328/ invalid@example.com (piglet1) piglet1
I have picked up an Australian Mist cat late last night as it was being sold on Gumtree & apparently also advertised on Facebook for adoption as the owner moved interstate, leaving him behind . I was made aware of the Gumtree post and the poor cat was THIS CLOSE (!!!) in being surrendered to RSPCA . So i offered to pick him up from the owner's mate's home and the cat is now with me rather than at the pound. Not sure how i ended up in this...

(MELB) Australian Mist cat for adoption]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2019 06:11:15 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/hypoallergenic-shelter-cats.1270990/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/hypoallergenic-shelter-cats.1270990/ invalid@example.com (Meeprawr) Meeprawr
I've lived with cats before, I've lived with someone with a domestic short hair, which was manageable with my allergies, but I was hoping to ask around to see if anyone else has had experience or recommendations for a cat breed that is either short hair/low shedding or...

Hypoallergenic shelter cats?]]> 3 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:36:52 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/changing-pet-insurance-any-negatives.1270356/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/changing-pet-insurance-any-negatives.1270356/ invalid@example.com (ipv6ready) ipv6ready
I have 3 year old Coovodle and has had top insurance from HCF (Petsure) since 8 weeks old.

Im thinking about changing providers to another “recognised” insurer on top cover.

Is there anything I should be weary of in changing providers?]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:05:17 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/boston-terrier.1266141/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/boston-terrier.1266141/ invalid@example.com (anark1) anark1
with the recent passing of our King Charles Cavalier, i have decided to look at another smaller dog.

and the boston and to a lesser extent the frenchie, has come up on the top of the list.

anyone have one as a pet that can comment?

good for a small unit with two working adults?]]> 5 Wed, 08 May 2019 01:33:40 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/plant-swapping.720754/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/plant-swapping.720754/ invalid@example.com (tgf) tgf
As per a suggestion from this post by Urban Jungle, I decided to start up a thread where anyone can swap/trade/give-away plants.

Post up what you've got, what you want etc etc. Basically the same as the Fish Swap thread but concentrating only on plants.

Cheers,
Sam]]> 192