Gemm Aquatics

23/11/2024

Little baby Asian house gecko 🦎

This guy is so cute! As their name suggests however these guys are invasive and do outcompete native gecko species for resources. They are native to Asia and the Indo-Pacific region

Did you know? Asian house Geckos are regarded as one of the most invasive reptile species in the world! They have replaced native Australian Gecko species in multiple states!

First noted in Australia in 1845, the Asian house gecko was only recorded in Queensland around 1983 (in Brisbane). The species probably arrived with international cargo, and multiple incursions of this kind may have occurred in Queensland.

They have a life expectancy 5 years.
Breeding occurs throughout year in tropical areas, but is seasonal in cooler climates (breeding occurs in summer in Brisbane). Females are believed to store s***m for up for up to a year, which may contribute to their invasive success.
They reach sexually mature at 1 year of age.

Unbelievably they are not restricted or prohibited under the bio security act 2014 🤯
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Resources: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/biosecurity/animals/invasive/other/asian-house-gecko

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween 👻
Coda isn’t very impressed about the storm we’re currently having as you can see 😅 I’m sure a lot of trick or treaters are feeling the same. Fingers crossed it passes soon! What are you doing for Halloween? 🎃

06/10/2023

Happy Friday!
Here’s a relatable meme I put together 😆
How many fish tanks do you have, can you keep track or do you have MTS like the best of us 😝
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10/07/2023

Peekaboo
Check out this stunning Hillstream loach! He was abit camera shy.
Hillstream loaches are native to South/ Southeast Asia. They are generally found in cool fast moving streams and river with lots of driftwood and rocks. These guys enjoy eating the algae off rocks and pebbles in the fast flowing water.
They’re oval body shape makes them look like mini stingrays! 🥹
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15/06/2023

CEO Diesel
My Mum sent me this photo this morning of our family dog Diesel helping with the business 🥺😂
How cute is the old man 🥰 I might have to go visit him tonight. This is a sign
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10/06/2023

Not long now until the new tank can start to be set up 😁😁 I’m so excited to scape this one. Make sure to keep an eye out over the next couple of months
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14/05/2023

Loving this setup a little more today for some reason. Day by day it gets better 😁 hopefully the staurogyne repens starts to grown in soon 🤞🏼
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13/05/2023

I’m in the process of upgrading a few of my tanks and I’m selling one of my 4ft tanks. Check out the link for more info

04/05/2023

29/04/2023

Happy Saturday and long weekend from Smush & Diesel 🫶🏼🥳
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15/04/2023

Hector 🍋😍
Beautiful Gold Angelfish
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04/04/2023

Frenchie love 🫶🏼
Meko will always hold a special place in my heart. When I was in year 10 for work experience I got to work in my Uncles Vet clinic and Meko was one of the puppies born a week prior so I got to care for him and his siblings around the clock. He unfortunately has a lot of health problems due to his breed and is a puppy who needs some extra tlc ❤️
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30/03/2023

Waiting for the weekend like 🫠especially with this weather 🌦
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24/03/2023

Why so serious 😂
Happy Saturday! Coda always keeps a smile on our face
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22/03/2023

I’m 100% the last one 😂 immunity of a god from all the fish water I’ve drunk over the years. Who can relate?
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Not my picture, used from a fish group I’m in

21/03/2023

Watch till the end to see my favourite find of the day!
Over the weekend we visited a local creek for a swim. The crazy fish lady in me couldn’t help but take videos of every fish i saw. I’ll definitely have to go back better prepared with a snorkel, underwater camera and net! 🐠🇦🇺
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15/03/2023

This is so cool! Ever wondered why glass catfish are iridescent? Now we know

14/03/2023

Hey guys, there’s still a few spots available over the Easter period. Trust that your fur or scale babies are receiving the best care while your away!
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