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Title: Plantaholics
Post by: Got Fish? on January 30, 2015, 10:08:24 PM
When's the next meeting guys? Let's get this going again. 
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Lexx on January 31, 2015, 03:19:02 PM
I'm down to attend! Just need the where when and what to bring!

Morgan
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: charlie on January 31, 2015, 04:21:30 PM
Now that you guy`s mention it , what does the  others say?
If we can`t find a host, perhaps pub or family restaurant  ?
Errol
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: exv152 on February 01, 2015, 01:03:09 PM
Or maybe even a sponsor's place like got fish?  ;)
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: daworldisblack on February 01, 2015, 01:12:07 PM
Greg mentioned something about Feb once before I believe. Still up for that Greg? Otherwise, I'm down for whatever works out!
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Lexx on February 01, 2015, 01:26:13 PM
If it helps, Rob said at the meeting that February's speaker is presenting on plants!
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: lucius on February 01, 2015, 03:40:19 PM
Quote from: exv152 on February 01, 2015, 01:03:09 PM
Or maybe even a sponsor's place like got fish?  ;)

I second.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: wolfiewill on February 02, 2015, 08:01:45 PM
Quote from: Lexx on February 01, 2015, 01:26:13 PM
If it helps, Rob said at the meeting that February's speaker is presenting on plants!

Perhaps Rob could be more specific? I'd love to go. Rob?
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Lexx on February 02, 2015, 08:25:56 PM
He said it's in the works and once its finalized it will be posted here on the website! Although maybe he can toss us a bone?
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Dxpert on February 04, 2015, 07:38:36 AM
Sounds great - would be good to get together again.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Got Fish? on February 04, 2015, 08:27:31 AM
Gregs due a visit to show us the monster tank. I'm voting for there.  ;)
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: wolfiewill on February 08, 2015, 10:00:16 PM
Ok. How 'bout a Plantaholics meeting here, on Saturday, February 28th starting at 2ish?
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Lexx on February 08, 2015, 10:13:09 PM
Quote from: wolfiewill on February 08, 2015, 10:00:16 PM
Ok. How 'bout a Plantaholics meeting here, on Saturday, February 28th starting at 2ish?

Do you mean on the site or a certain location? Sorry if i seem dense.

Morgan
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: exv152 on February 08, 2015, 11:11:25 PM
Quote from: wolfiewill on February 08, 2015, 10:00:16 PM
Ok. How 'bout a Plantaholics meeting here, on Saturday, February 28th starting at 2ish?

Count me in!

I can't think of a better backdrop to a plantaholics social than a planted 220g.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: zolta on February 08, 2015, 11:13:44 PM
i'm in,  Thanks Greg
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: charlie on February 09, 2015, 09:34:08 AM
Quote from: Lexx on February 08, 2015, 10:13:09 PM
Do you mean on the site or a certain location? Sorry if i seem dense.

Morgan
Hi Morgan, I think Greg meant at his place, we usually gather at someone`s home ( anyone who is will to host a bunch of planted tank freaks  ;)), this is no way a break away group from the OVAS club, bust a group of OVAS members & non members with the same common interest in one room .
Hope you can make it.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: charlie on February 09, 2015, 09:36:17 AM
I`m in.
I really think we should have some sort of plant related topic as a main feature, along with questions from anyone addressed by others.
Errol
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Holly on February 09, 2015, 10:24:02 AM
I'll be there too
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: lucius on February 09, 2015, 03:53:25 PM
Quote from: exv152 on February 08, 2015, 11:11:25 PM
Count me in!

I can't think of a better backdrop to a plantaholics social than a planted 220g.

Isn't it a 300 gallon?

I'm in as well.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: wolfiewill on February 09, 2015, 09:26:26 PM
Quote from: Lexx on February 08, 2015, 10:13:09 PM
Do you mean on the site or a certain location? Sorry if i seem dense. Morgan

I mean my place. Those who are committed to coming, please pm me so I know how many are coming. And those who don't know my address, I will send it to you.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: wolfiewill on February 09, 2015, 09:32:05 PM
Quote from: charlie on February 09, 2015, 09:36:17 AM
I`m in.
I really think we should have some sort of plant related topic as a main feature, along with questions from anyone addressed by others. Errol

I agree and I'm actively looking, and loudly thinking: What topic could we do???? I wanted to have someone do a demo set up of a dirted tank and talk about the dos and don'ts but my expert isn't available. If someone has an idea, or has experience with something for which they'd wouldn't mind doing a 15 minute demo, it would be great. Those of you who've been to plantaholics meetings know how informal these things are. It'd be like a chat with friends about something you know a lot about.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: wolfiewill on February 09, 2015, 09:33:28 PM
Quote from: exv152 on February 08, 2015, 11:11:25 PM
Count me in!

I can't think of a better backdrop to a plantaholics social than a planted 220g.

It's 300 gallons.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: exv152 on February 09, 2015, 09:48:57 PM
Quote from: lucius on February 09, 2015, 03:53:25 PM
Isn't it a 300 gallon?

My bad, and I was just there too. I won't give anything away but suffice to say it looks awesome.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Richard on February 10, 2015, 07:36:34 AM
Greg, how about you doing a bit on just how you maintain such a magnificent large aquarium, I'
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: exv152 on February 10, 2015, 09:29:23 AM
Quote from: Richard on February 10, 2015, 07:36:34 AMGreg, how about you doing a bit on just how you maintain such a magnificent large aquarium, I'

That's a great suggestion. To take it one step further, how about going through every detail of the tank; including lighting, substrate, fert dosages, root tabs, co2 diffusion, fish, plants etc.?
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Dxpert on February 10, 2015, 03:55:28 PM
I'm in.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: daworldisblack on February 10, 2015, 11:35:40 PM
count me in!
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: wolfiewill on February 11, 2015, 10:05:46 AM
Quote from: Richard on February 10, 2015, 07:36:34 AM
Greg, how about you doing a bit on just how you maintain such a magnificent large aquarium, I'
....

Ok. We're up to 7. Anyone else?

Richard? You can't end your post with "I'....". It leaves someone else to fill in the rest.... like this....
... bring the beer, wine and anything else you need. I'll even wash your car and mow the lawn before I come in"... :)

Sounds great Richard. Thanks. And if it makes sense, then, yah, I'll talk about the big tank in the room. But are you coming?
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: BigDaddy on February 11, 2015, 01:44:45 PM
Any room for a long forgotten plant freak?
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Got Fish? on February 11, 2015, 02:28:29 PM
I'll stop in if its still going after 5.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: charlie on February 11, 2015, 03:47:39 PM
Quote from: BigDaddy on February 11, 2015, 01:44:45 PM
Any room for a long forgotten plant freak?
Always  room for plant freaks ;D,  hmmm  am I  to assume you got the bug again?
looking forward to  seeing you around  bud.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Richard on February 11, 2015, 05:42:38 PM
I guess I'm in too!
Now what was I about to say.... ????
It wasn't anything about cars or lawns, must have been beer.
Oh yeh, I got the beer.
I guess Dave will close early now
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Lexx on February 11, 2015, 10:58:35 PM
I'm in but I'll need the address! Also can I bring something?
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: dobergoat on February 11, 2015, 11:15:52 PM
would love to come...address? and should we bring anything?
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: fischkopp on February 11, 2015, 11:55:23 PM
Quote from: BigDaddy on February 11, 2015, 01:44:45 PM
Any room for a long forgotten plant freak?

It's been a while. Good to see you checking in!

I am tentatively in.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: wolfiewill on February 26, 2015, 10:14:37 AM
Ok, so I'm trimming and scrubbing for the Plantaholics meeting on Saturday (2ish to 7ish). We are 14 at the moment, but there's always room to fit others. If anyone else is coming, please pm me for the location.

Also, due to the numbers, I expect it'll get warm here, so I'll need to open a window. This may make the floor cold, so bring indoor shoes or heavy socks.

I'll have everything so there's no need to bring anything except for plants to trade or give away. Woohooo..... I'm pumped! Cheers. Everyone
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: lucius on February 26, 2015, 12:12:34 PM
I bought too much osmocote root tabs from ebay so if anyone wants some, let me know...free!

I'm also looking for some tenellus to replace the blyxa that keeps melting in my tank.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: wolfiewill on February 26, 2015, 12:29:22 PM
Quote from: lucius on February 26, 2015, 12:12:34 PM
I'm also looking for some tenellus to replace the blyxa that keeps melting in my tank.

I have lots of tenellum (aka tenellus), but I'm not sure it'll do any better than Blyxa if lighting is the limiting factor. I find tenellum needs as much, or more light. I've got them both in 2 or 3 tanks, so you can judge for yourself when you get here Saturday.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: lucius on February 26, 2015, 09:56:30 PM
I have both tenellum and blyxa in the same tank.  I find the tenellum is doing better so I was just going to stick with one type of foreground plant.

So I guess I have blyxa available also but the stems are very short.

No one else is bringing anything?
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Lexx on February 28, 2015, 10:21:24 PM
Greg, thanks again for hosting! You have a beautiful home and what a fishroom. I had a great time seeing everyone, both new faces and old.

Thanks Brian for the Root tabs. I'll give them a try and let you know how they work out.

Thanks Mike and Errol for the plants. I will have to post some pics for some identification later.

I am so glad i found this site and joined the club. I hope i can give back as much as you all have given me.

Morgan
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: lucius on February 28, 2015, 10:28:54 PM
Nice meeting you Lexx.

Tanks look great wolfiewill.  8)
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Al on March 01, 2015, 10:41:27 AM
Greg,
Thanks for hosting the get together yesterday, it made for a great relaxed environment to chat about things plant and fish. It was also nice to meet some new faces and reacquaint with others.
We also shared a few laughs, which doesn't hurt lightening up the deep winter blues.
I was impressed with your setups, everything very well maintained and in show condition regardless of size - nice touch. Your 300G is a beast with that 36" width - 18 square feet of floorspace gets everyone green with envy.
I also came away with some nice ideas I saw that would make my space a little cleaner looking.
Thanks again for the invitation.
Now, getting back to that bubble counter and your cellphone...................;<)
Have a safe trip to Atlanta and don't eat all the dried goods on the way down !!
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: charlie on March 01, 2015, 02:04:30 PM
Quote from: Al on March 01, 2015, 10:41:27 AM
Greg,
Thanks for hosting the get together yesterday, it made for a great relaxed environment to chat about things plant and fish. It was also nice to meet some new faces and reacquaint with others.
We also shared a few laughs, which doesn't hurt lightening up the deep winter blues.
I was impressed with your setups, everything very well maintained and in show condition regardless of size - nice touch. Your 300G is a beast with that 36" width - 18 square feet of floorspace gets everyone green with envy.
I also came away with some nice ideas I saw that would make my space a little cleaner looking.
Thanks again for the invitation.
Now, getting back to that bubble counter and your cellphone...................;<)
Have a safe trip to Atlanta and don't eat all the dried goods on the way down !!


Al your  not going to let Greg  forget the cell phone  lol.
thanks for hosting Greg,  the tanks are awesome.
It was a good way to spend the Saturday.
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: Got Fish? on March 01, 2015, 05:43:27 PM
mmmmmmm it was ok ............I guess ............. not sure the tank is that great.


Just kidding that tank looks awesome and Im very green with envy. wish I had green fingers. Always good to see you guys and sorry I missed some of you. whos doing the next one???
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: zolta on March 01, 2015, 11:13:19 PM
Thanks Greg for a great afternoon.  It seems every time i am there or with the group i learn something new.  I have spent part of today researching algae tanks!!

Keith
Title: Re: Plantaholics
Post by: wolfiewill on March 02, 2015, 10:01:47 PM
Thanks for all who came. It's always fun, and lots of good ideas. We'll do it again soon, cheers to all.