Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 8, 2018 Yes Cobbers... A successful dip in the Billabong to rescue the giant pleco cave - hooking it up from the depths with my foot, then submerging to grab it and slide back up to the ledge. The GPGs all kept their distance; but annoyingly, I was nibbled on tender parts by hungry goldfish! Absolutely NO photos ! Cheers, Grover (adds a whole new meaning to "Swimming with the fishes" ! ) 2 tdj5 and crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 8, 2018 Morning Feeding Frenzy... They love their tucker! I think I can count 8 in the photo :- )) And the goldfish want theirs as well... Grover (No swimming today! ) 1 crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 8, 2018 Hmm... I can't count - looks like 9 in the frame :-) 1 crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdj5 436 Report post Posted October 9, 2018 shit them goldfish are getting big Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) Weekend Update... It was the usual cleaning of filters this weekend, along with GPG-watching. The gouramis are back to their usual habit of surfacing to take a mouthful of air before retiring to the depths. We have to report an uncorroborated sighting of "G For George" - he was spotted surfacing. I saw a pink GPG rise and gulp air, and immediately after a grey head did the same just to the side. Because they were both close together there was an obvious colour difference. Hooray! "G fer" lives! As it is coming up to my 4-year anniversary with the Billabong, I thought to research how long does a Giant Pink Gourami actually live. I do remember wandering down this theoretical path before, but thought it was worth re-visiting. Anyway, found this from NZ... Courtesy of Otago Daily Times (2015) His name was "Eric", which is probably OK for a Kiwi GPG ! And they liked him so much that when he died (of natural causes), they sent him to a taxidermist. Yes, he's stuffed! And mounted at the Otago Museum Search Centre The report notes that Eric was at least 3+ when he turned up to the museum, and was there for 10 years = 14 years all up. By my records of fishy arrivals, "Baby" is still swimming as the oldest living GPG in my care - she was 3yro on arrival from @Funkychicken85 back in July 2011, which means she's probably just over 10yro now! So, somewhere in here is "Baby"... How many GPGs can you count? Cheers, Grover (He'll have to go swimming again. Saw another 2 of the giant pleco caves shoved off the pool shelf and down in the depths! ) Edited October 14, 2018 by Grover65k Eric was 14! Ooops! 1 1 crusty76 and tdj5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 15, 2018 Islands in the Stream... Not quite what the Bee Gees had in mind, or for that matter what Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton would want to sing about. Still the Billabong islands have come a long way since the idea was first floated (pun intended). To re-visit their creation - they are built of pool noodles, expandable plastic plumbing pipe , and garden mesh. And looked like this - Thanx to nutrient-rich water (from the GPGs), the other two original islands now look like this - With the entire Billabong starting to look a little more pleasant for fish & human! Cheers, Grover (it might be wet & windy, but "Sail away with me to another world") Islands in the Stream 1 crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 Technological Update Hmm... based on some LinkedIn learning videos 80% of all content consumed on the internet is video. This means that Grover's photos and words might be un-trendy, out-of-date, and positively un-hip! So, you will see a determined effort for more video to attract more visitors. Who knows? Hollywood may come knocking for a screenplay of "GPG: The Movie" Cheers Video Grover 2 crusty76 and l2h reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
litigator666 108 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 create a youtube channel for the gpgs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 25 minutes ago, litigator666 said: create a youtube channel for the gpgs. Thanx! Good idea! Stay tuned for " New" and "Improved" GPG action:-). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billfish 218 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Grover65k said: Technological Update Hmm... based on some LinkedIn learning videos 80% of all content consumed on the internet is video. This means that Grover's photos and words might be un-trendy, out-of-date, and positively un-hip! So, you will see a determined effort for more video to attract more visitors. Who knows? Hollywood may come knocking for a screenplay of "GPG: The Movie" Cheers Video Grover Thats cos porn isnt any good unless its on video 1 Grover65k reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 Ha! I'm trendier than I thought! I have a YouTube channel called "Arthur Oneshed". Maybe I should rename it or start a GPG one . It had a whole 2 subscribers - I'm on the road to fame & fortune :-/ Video Grover https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCi3ImcmrJNWGp0dkJWF9Y_A/videos#menu 1 crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billfish 218 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Grover65k said: Technological Update Hmm... based on some LinkedIn learning videos 80% of all content consumed on the internet is video. This means that Grover's photos and words might be un-trendy, out-of-date, and positively un-hip! So, you will see a determined effort for more video to attract more visitors. Who knows? Hollywood may come knocking for a screenplay of "GPG: The Movie" Cheers Video Grover Hey grover maybe gpg stands for greedy pink goldfish,gotta cut them screen hogs out .as well as the fish eyeballing you ,not sure what it is . Them bloody plecos look huge 1 Grover65k reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 My plecos are heading for this size LOL 1 crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 An Afternoon Cruise in the Billabong Video Grover 1 tdj5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benno87 39 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 Love how clear the billabong is looking these days. Good work mate 1 crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 8 hours ago, benno87 said: Love how clear the billabong is looking these days. Good work mate Thanx @benno87 I can't take all the credit tho. During Winter with the cover on the water clears really well and x4 750W UVCs also blast the green water! Now I just have to stop it going green in the Spring & Summer weather. Cheers, Grover 1 crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billfish 218 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Grover65k said: Thanx @benno87 I can't take all the credit tho. During Winter with the cover on the water clears really well and x4 750W UVCs also blast the green water! Now I just have to stop it going green in the Spring & Summer weather. Cheers, Grover They tell me chlorine gets rid of green water....... hahahaaaaaa 1 Grover65k reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 "G For George" is Alive!!!! Late breaking news! We have photographic proof that "G fer" is alive and swimming! Last seen some years ago when rescued; I decided to fire up the pool floodlights late tonight and "G fer" appeared in view! Hooray! Celebrations! Grover (But wait... there's grainy, dark, and wobbly video to come!) 1 crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 Ooooh look! GPG ! 1 crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 Late Night Viewing: Terrors of the Billabong Video Grover 1 crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 What 'Oribble Beasts Lurk Below the Waves ? Video Grover 1 crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slipshodman 204 Report post Posted November 1, 2018 @Grover, love your work as always, had a bit of a disappearance myself but glad to be back following the GPG adventures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted November 1, 2018 10 hours ago, Slipshodman said: @Grover, love your work as always, had a bit of a disappearance myself but glad to be back following the GPG adventures Good to "see" you back again! Thanx :-) Talking of which, the Billabong has gone green once more in the summery heat, so the videos above are probably all I'll be producing for this year! Ha! I'll get my act together and whip up another update soon. Cheers, Grover 1 crusty76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover65k 1,006 Report post Posted November 1, 2018 Techno Update Well... the videos are a hit (sortof). The most recent ones have "surged" into double figures... Number 17 has scored 36 views The GPGs are stars! Oh well - YouTube fame is not what floats my boat anyway Still only 2 subscribers... Click here --> Video Grover <-- Click here 2 crusty76 and billfish reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cam07 280 Report post Posted November 3, 2018 Just looked you’ve left double figure behind with video 1 and the rest are heading to triple figures rapidly 1 Grover65k reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
