Well after the regulator build (http://ovas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=53421.msg302102;topicseen#new (http://ovas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=53421.msg302102;topicseen#new)), we had a little chat and felt it was time for another plantaholics meet-up! Lets discuss details on when,where,who and what! Lets go!
As long as you dont mind a guy who doesn't know the latin or technical terms of plants, but does enjoy the hobby and looks of them...
I AM GOING TO TRY MY DAMNDEST TO MAKE IT THIS TIME!
Count me in too, just name the place and time.
;D
Say the word & I`ll be there :)
I've missed the last few because I haven't been following this forum...I'm in! Let me know when and where :)
Hey! I was also asking the same thing at the last OVAS meeting. lol I so enjoyed the last one, loved the demoes. Anyone willing to do a show and tell, doesn't matter about the latin names of plants...all i want to know is what are you doing different, lessons learned...It's also a way to ask questions...let's say you've tried to build a tank for a certain look and it didn't pan out...well you can do a show about it and get some feedback. LoL...For those who weren't there last time, we tried to do some trouble shooting for my larger tank...I'm due for more pictures after implementing some of the advice.
Anyway, my place is always up for hosting...we can do a BBQ...or have it mostly outside instead of inside. But I don't want to be greedy, so I'll go wherever and whenever.
Sylvie
Quote from: sylros on May 31, 2012, 10:30:12 PM
Hey! I was also asking the same thing at the last OVAS meeting. lol I so enjoyed the last one, loved the demoes. Anyone willing to do a show and tell, doesn't matter about the latin names of plants...all i want to know is what are you doing different, lessons learned...It's also a way to ask questions...let's say you've tried to build a tank for a certain look and it didn't pan out...well you can do a show about it and get some feedback. LoL...For those who weren't there last time, we tried to do some trouble shooting for my larger tank...I'm due for more pictures after implementing some of the advice.
Anyway, my place is always up for hosting...we can do a BBQ...or have it mostly outside instead of inside. But I don't want to be greedy, so I'll go wherever and whenever.
Sylvie
Sylvie, a BBQ sounds awesome! I vote yes! ;D
Count me in. I had fun and learned lots last time. A barbeque sounds terrific. G
Ok this sounds good, when can we do this?
Let`s finalize a date.
Ok so which evening would be best? I say evening because my weekend are booked and it will August! So how is a Thursday sound. Either the 21 or 28? Let me know if it works for you. If so who is volunteering to do a talk or demo?
Hey plantaholics...please let me know if Thursday the 21 or 28th is good for you. If not, please feel free to suggest another evening...I would offer a weekend timeframe but I'm booked until mid August...no kidding.
A BBQ it is! the backyard is ready! We will supply the meat and a couple of salads - potato and a coleslaw. We have pop but feel free to byob and munchies. Oh yeah, let me know if anyone is vegetarian so that we can make sure you eat too!
Thanks,
Sylvie
28 sound good :)
As much as we enjoyed the company last time, but weekdays don't work for us at the moment. Next time for us.
Weekdays evening @ present is tough for me, but if the majority can make it , i`ll try except the 28 th.
Errol
Things have changed for me and there would be a possibility on the Canada Long weekend!...Is Friday night considered a weekday night? If that weekend is not good then I'm afraid it will end up being in September...no kidding as my daughter is getting married and a good number of my family will be staying over all of August. Lot's of prep work to do too!
If you want to have a get together, someone else might have to host.
Thanks,
Sylvie
Maybe we should hold off until late August, since the lack of interest is evident in this thread.
Errol
I don't think it's interest, it's more availability...everyone's busy with summer stuff, sports, cottages and visitors.
it's OK to postpone, August/September can still be very nice to have a BBQ. Also, if someone can host, then maybe they'll have more free time that I at the moment and it might still be possible.
What do you all think plantaholics, although it would be nice to get together, should we postpone to end of summer?
Thanks,
Sylvie
That's too bad, I was looking forward to this...
Summer is always a hard time to arrange things, because people are so busy with holidays and such. I am willing to host, but I think the attendance would be small because of the drive out here.
Yeap Summer does seem like a busy time for everyone with too many things going on. I wouldn't mind waiting till later in the summer as well. Weekdays and evenings are busy busy busy and weekends are just as crazy :)
Quote from: daworldisblack on June 19, 2012, 10:02:06 AM
Yeap Summer does seem like a busy time for everyone with too many things going on. I wouldn't mind waiting till later in the summer as well. Weekdays and evenings are busy busy busy and weekends are just as crazy :)
Same here, summertime is tough.
I'd vote to move it til end of summer or resume in September.
It seems like resuming in Sept. is the most popular choice.
Shouldn't we start this topic up again? I'm really looking forward to another get together. The first one was terrific! And it's September after all.
Quote from: wolfiewill on September 12, 2012, 07:12:36 PM
Shouldn't we start this topic up again? I'm really looking forward to another get together. The first one was terrific! And it's September after all.
Yes we should ! Ideas for the next meet? If we put this one off, it won't be till next year with all the X-Mas madness that goes on around this time of the year :p
Yes, I am interested.
Count me in too!
hmm we should hold this meeting @ Aquainspiration, think they will host us :P
LMK when & where, after all great hobby ,great people = great time ;)
Quote from: charlie on November 06, 2012, 07:53:25 PM
hmm we should hold this meeting @ Aquainspiration, think they will host us :P
Maybe instead of a meeting we should just organize a shopping trip? I'm dying to get outta town to do some fish shopping. If everyone wants to talk plants for an hour or so, that's what the lunch stop is for! :)
what time you guys picking me up? ;D
Quote from: Fishnut on December 03, 2012, 10:12:50 AM
Maybe instead of a meeting we should just organize a shopping trip? I'm dying to get outta town to do some fish shopping. If everyone wants to talk plants for an hour or so, that's what the lunch stop is for! :)
Not to mention the hours of driving 8)
Do you think we can pull it off for the weekend of the 15th?
Quote from: Fishnut on December 03, 2012, 08:20:08 PM
Do you think we can pull it off for the weekend of the 15th?
There's no way I can, my wife's birthday is the 12th :(
What? She doesn't want to go to Toronto crammed in a car with a bunch of fish geeks?! ;D
Well, this weekend is too short notice for hubby and the following weekend is just before christmas. Wow...that came up fast!! ::) I suppose that would work but I thought it would be too close to the holidays for everyone else.
Who else is interested?
I'm interested of course but am still busy with this kitchen plus on the 15th, I am babysitting my little grandson then on Sunday, we'll be spending time to get ready for Xmas.
My decorations are not even up yet, this weekend partially.
I'm not that fond of travelling long distances during this time of year because of the possible storms. How about whoever is around during the holidays, lets get together. For me the week in between will be pretty relaxed since all the preparations have been taken care of before Xmas. Plus there's only 3 days of work for me.
Who around during that time? I can offer my place as it's pretty central. I actually would have a complete tank to setup, we could all work on it! lol...just kidding! But am looking for plants.
What are some of the plant topic areas that you would like to talk about, once we have an idea...whoever has the info and is willing to do a demo, then we're set. We're setup too for showing your photos of your tank, and if you wanted to troubleshoot some plant problems, perhaps we can help.
What are your thoughts?
I'd be willing to host the next meeting if someone would organize the events. I live in Kanata though. How do we proceed?
Count me in. ;)
me 3!
4!
Ok, for those of you who produced the first meeting, how do I proceed? Do I need to organize the presentations?
lol.. nothing formal.. attendees or you can volunteer to present on something. Maybe someone has a journal on a set up of their's that they want to share or maybe some want to learn about something (we learnt how to apply vinyl the last time). So maybe we'll hear from some peeps here. Pretty easy going events usually.
Just put a bunch of chairs around your tank, everything else will happen from there ... :)
Ok, how 'bout Saturday, February 9th? We can start early afternoon.
Sounds like a plan. Look forward to seeing the africana tank. How about location, will you be sending a pm?
Quote from: exv152 on January 06, 2013, 09:56:50 PM
Sounds like a plan. Look forward to seeing the africana tank. How about location, will you be sending a pm?
Yes, I'll provide the location, but what's a 'pm'?
Quote from: wolfiewill on January 07, 2013, 09:21:09 AM
Yes, I'll provide the location, but what's a 'pm'?
pm.........personal message
using the messaging system here on OVAS to inform people
Quote from: sas on January 07, 2013, 10:34:01 AM
pm.........personal message
And here I thought all this time everyone has been referring to me (see name) :P
Anyway, I would like to (assuming schedule allows) attending as well... no presentation from me this time. My new tank is not ready.
Sounds like a plan to me too!
Ok. Let's confirm Saturday, February 9, afternoon. I'll send pms for location. I'm pumped!
Its gonna be here sooner then later!
So, we are still good for next Saturday? Just checking...
We're on for this meeting. If anyone wants to come and didn't get a pm, please pm me and I'll get you the details. Cheers to all.
Pumped! Whos bringing trimmings for sale? What will you be bringing? I know I def want some of your african fern Greg :p I'll see what I can bring and I also have some manzanita pieces if anyone is interested.
Quote from: daworldisblack on February 04, 2013, 11:19:20 AM
Pumped! Whos bringing trimmings for sale? What will you be bringing? I know I def want some of your african fern Greg :p I'll see what I can bring and I also have some manzanita pieces if anyone is interested.
So, I should bring some dough with me, eh? :)
Lol yeap.. usually there are plant swaps or purchases depending on who brings what or who has what that they'll be bringing. Usually posted on here :)
Yup. I have lots of Bolbitis to share, and some Eleocharis acicularis, a couple of Red Tiger Lotus, maybe more I can't think right now 'cause I'm sitting in my favourite easy chair and I can't get up.
Hey Greg, please hold a piece of your bolbitis for me. I've never tried, it and it's not easy to find locally.
;)
Got lots. Cheers.
Arg looks like I won't be making this get together,
we're snowed in already tonight and will be spending
tomorrow digging out :(.
Quote from: sas on February 08, 2013, 06:21:55 PM
Arg looks like I won't be making this get together,
we're snowed in already tonight and will be spending
tomorrow digging out :(.
You can start early. You have the whole night ahead of you :)
Quote from: sas on February 08, 2013, 06:21:55 PM
Arg looks like I won't be making this get together,
we're snowed in already tonight and will be spending
tomorrow digging out :(.
Tell you what: I'll start at this end, you at yours and we'll meet in the middle, eh!
Okay it's a deal, but not sure if I'm allowed to use a blower on the 417 ;D,
probably need a special license or something. :)
Hopefully I'll be there as well. It will depend on how quickly the tot goes for a nap after lunch. I'll bring some vals and a few clippings of a plant that I forgot the name of. Stem plant, light green leaves with pink veins.
I would also like some of the bolbitis if there's enough to go around.
Quote from: Fishnut on February 08, 2013, 08:36:47 PM
Hopefully I'll be there as well. It will depend on how quickly the tot goes for a nap after lunch. I'll bring some vals and a few clippings of a plant that I forgot the name of. Stem plant, light green leaves with pink veins.
I would also like some of the bolbitis if there's enough to go around.
Your signature says "MTS sufferer". Does it mean you have more MTSes that you really need? If so,I can take as many as you can give to me ... Not really plant related, but if you are willing to catch some for tomorrow, I'd gladly take them...
Quote from: alexv on February 08, 2013, 10:11:00 PM
Your signature says "MTS sufferer". Does it mean you have more MTSes that you really need? If so,I can take as many as you can give to me ... Not really plant related, but if you are willing to catch some for tomorrow, I'd gladly take them...
MTS is also an acronym for Multiple Tank Syndrome :)
Too much on my plate today >:( don't think I will be able to make it. Hope everyone has a great time. 8)
I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone today. Call me if you need directions, I won't be at a computer after logging off now. Cheers. Greg (613-592-6267)
Thanks for the great time Greg and thanks everyone else for the company! Awesome tanks. Greg I took tonnes of pics on your camera so please post 'em up!
+2, thanks Greg to you and your wife for hosting. Your fishroom was awesome, I'm gonna steel some ideas for my fishroom, and your congo tetra tank is a very nicely planned and executed showtank.
We should get together more often if we get to swap plants like that.
+52 :)
I had great time! Food was good, the tanks were awesome and it was a pleasure to meet you all in person...
I had a great time!! Your wife totally spoiled us with the spread of food :)
What an amazing fish room. One of these days I'll have to pick your brain about how you successfully reinforced those cabinets.
I had a fantastic time, too. Thanks to all who cane and made it such a hit. Getting together like that should happen more often. The times we get together casually is always a treat. With that in mind we should be looking for our next venue. And, perhaps our first business venture together, eh..... Eh! Ba-da-bump
Upload them pics! ;D
Sorry i could not make it guys, as a result i`m now suffering from withdrawal, can you guys hurry up & have another one..Please
Errol
Sorry for the delay. I have to share bandwidth and don't think about uploading at the best times. See the following link:
http://s1157.beta.photobucket.com/user/wolfewill17/library/OVAS%20Plantaholics%20gathering
So, it's been a month. I start to feel the "withdrawal syndrome". Shall we meet again? I don't mind hosting the next meeting... :)
Mmmmmmeeeeeeeee tttttttoooooooo!!!!!!!!!! Great idea. I'm in.
Quote from: wolfiewill on March 16, 2013, 10:24:48 AM
Mmmmmmeeeeeeeee tttttttoooooooo!!!!!!!!!! Great idea. I'm in.
Ok, great. Who else? What is the best date that works for people? I presume a weekend is a must.
i am interested, my withdrawal systems are worse as I missed the last one!
So far, weekends seem to be working best but it's not necessary. As for dates, just remember that the next OVAS meeting is on April 29th, and then there's Easter...perhaps close to the mid-April? 13 or 20th.
Just some thoughts.
Do we really have to wait till April? I was thinking more like in a week or two? :)
Count me in too, I have no preferences, just let me know where & when.
:)
Count me in. Couldn't make it last time cause of the storm. I'm free any day :)
I'm IN! State time and place and I am there no matter the weather :P
Can I sign a friend up??
Time permitting, i will be there.
How about Sat, March 30?
I'd love to come as well but the next 3 weekends are booked then kidding season starts and I'm tied to the farm :-\.
Arg I'll keep an eye open when you guys decide and hopefully make it at the last minute.
Well, even if it's Easter weekend, what's wrong with meeting on Saturday for a couple hours? You can spend all day Sunday with your families :)
Well some of us have families that live far away...I shall be away during that weekend. Hence the reason for April 13th but it could be the week before that.
But you're the host so it's up to you...
Good point, how about Saturday, April 6th then? Any objections to that date?
I'm good with that!
Not for me , already committed to an all day event.
Sorry
After talking to some folks at the auction today, it looks like the 13th is a better date. So, how's Saturday, April 13 sound for everyone?
Post here if that works or not. I was thinking about meeting at around 2 pm at my place in Barrhaven...
I'm there. ;)
Quote from: alexv on March 24, 2013, 10:35:01 PM
After talking to some folks at the auction today, it looks like the 13th is a better date. So, how's Saturday, April 13 sound for everyone?
Post here if that works or not. I was thinking about meeting at around 2 pm at my place in Barrhaven...
I'm in. I'm still high from yesterday, but can't seem to get enough. Is there a come-down from this I should know about???? Maybe detox is warranted.
Quote from: wolfiewill on March 25, 2013, 09:48:10 AM
I'm in. I'm still high from yesterday, but can't seem to get enough. Is there a come-down from this I should know about???? Maybe detox is warranted.
You eventually come down a few days before the next auction...in time to do it all over again!
I'm down! And Greg, keep riding the high.. need a dose again by doing the SAM auction come April! :p
Quote from: alexv on March 24, 2013, 10:35:01 PM
After talking to some folks at the auction today, it looks like the 13th is a better date. So, how's Saturday, April 13 sound for everyone?
Missed the last one, so time permitting I will drop by.
I am going to book the afternoon to go. Count me in!
Was there anything in particular that wanted to talk about? For me it's more troubleshooting, because I've just started using CO2, I broke down afterall. Just couldn't keep up with the fertilizing in my low tech tank.
Plus I am in search of dry ferts to make it more cost effective. I also need to change my regimen now that i have CO2. So I will very much welcome a discussion around that.
I've got 2 tanks that I am working on...the one that I won at the Auction and another that I had started but was just missing the plants. Of course, now this is going to be re-aquascaped after the awesome demo from Jason Baliban. I should have photos of the progress whatever it will be at that stage.
But I also want to hear about you tials and tribulations.
Cool, so far the following people have confirmed:
exv152
wolfiewill
daworldisblack
fischkopp
sylros
charlie
+me :)
So, basically I'll show my 225 gal planted setup with the sump in the basement. It's a fairly high-tech tank with circulation pump, continuous drip water change system, UV sterilization, 3x dosing pump for ferts, high-light, CO2 injected. I'm still trying to strike the balance to keep the algae at bay and keep the plants flourish. I'm sure it's going to be an interesting discussion. :)
I also have 55 gal planted tank that has it's own share of problems :) but different from my main tank.
As last time, we could bring some plants for trade if anyone is interested. I can give pail-sized loads of najas grass that filled my 33 gal shrimp/platy breeding tank.
I'll get some food/drinks too, so we have ourselves entertained even more :)
Quote from: alexv on March 26, 2013, 09:39:02 PM
Cool, so far the following people have confirmed:
exv152
wolfiewill
daworldisblack
fischkopp
sylros
Charlie
+me :)
So, basically I'll show my 225 gal planted setup with the sump in the basement. It's a fairly high-tech tank with circulation pump, continuous drip water change system, UV sterilization, 3x dosing pump for ferts, high-light, CO2 injected. I'm still trying to strike the balance to keep the algae at bay and keep the plants flourish. I'm sure it's going to be an interesting discussion. :)
I also have 55 gal planted tank that has it's own share of problems :) but different from my main tank.
As last time, we could bring some plants for trade if anyone is interested. I can give pail-sized loads of najas grass that filled my 33 gal shrimp/platy breeding tank.
I'll get some food/drinks too, so we have ourselves entertained even more :)
Just added myself to the list ;)
Mind if one more person joins? I'm fairly new to the hobby, but I had a blast at the auction and recently setup co2 on my tank (Thanks Charlie!) It would be a great to get some more ideas and no doubt learn a little more.
No problem at all. You are very welcome.
Alexv
exv152
wolfiewill
daworldisblack
fischkopp
sylros
charlie
Dxpert
Here is an idea. Why don't you guys (and gals) bring water samples from your planted tanks. And we can do some comparative water analysis to compare what each tank has. I would definitely love to know where I stand in relation to others with my fertilizer dosing...
Quote from: alexv on April 07, 2013, 09:50:37 PM
Here is an idea. Why don't you guys (and gals) bring water samples from your planted tanks. And we can do some comparative water analysis to compare what each tank has. I would definitely love to know where I stand in relation to others with my fertilizer dosing...
Great! How many samples can I bring?
Quote from: wolfiewill on April 08, 2013, 08:09:22 AM
Great! How many samples can I bring?
Doesn't really matter for me. :) Just label them so you know which tank they came from.
Hey, I might be able to make this one after all. 1 more okay? ;D
Can I join since I am available that day :)
Ok, I have sent separate PMs with the address to both of you. So, the current list of people is:
Alexv
exv152
wolfiewill
daworldisblack
fischkopp
sylros
charlie
Dxpert
pm
Shawn84
That's gonna be fun ! :P
By the way, just wanted to confirm, has everybody received my PM with the address details?
Don't forget, we are meeting on Saturday at 2:00 pm at my place... See you soon.
Looking for a ride if anyone is going down from my neck of the woods at meadowlands/fisher? Thanks!
Quote from: daworldisblack on April 11, 2013, 11:22:03 PM
Looking for a ride if anyone is going down from my neck of the woods at meadowlands/fisher? Thanks!
Rah if you can`t get a ride from someone closer to you , LMK i`ll do a slight detour & get you.
Errol
Quote from: charlie on April 12, 2013, 10:08:17 AM
Rah if you can`t get a ride from someone closer to you , LMK i`ll do a slight detour & get you.
Errol
Thanks Errol, I'll let you know!
I have no knowledge of plants and I would just like to sit in the corner and listen. Do you have room for one more?
Ok, sure thing. I'll reserve a corner for you :)
Alexv
exv152
wolfiewill
daworldisblack
fischkopp
sylros
charlie
Dxpert
pm
Shawn84
lucius
Hi Alex,
My plants are growing but not properly. I would also love to pick up any advice I can.
I know it is late, but any chance we can make it a dozen?
If so, please let me know if I can bring something.
Yes, Alex, can we bring something? I know we were to let you know if there were any plants we could contribute but I'm tapped out at this point. And I wouldn't know where to put anything new either.
Quote from: wolfiewill on April 12, 2013, 08:04:13 PM
Yes, Alex, can we bring something? I know we were to let you know if there were any plants we could contribute but I'm tapped out at this point. And I wouldn't know where to put anything new either.
Feel free. If you have interesting plants, by all means :) I know I'm looking for more foreground plants. Like hairgrass and the like. I ruined the batch I got from you last time. It succumbed to algae... :)
I'm sure some of the people who are coming could use some plant variety as well. I can share some cuttings too. It's just it would be bad if you bring a common plant and nobody wants it :) Feels awkward. That's why I said let people know what you can bring to see if there is interest, so you don't have to bring it back home or just throw away. That'd be a shame...
So, pworthing, you are welcome to join. Unfortunately it looks like fischkopp will not be able to make it. :(
Alexv
exv152
wolfiewill
daworldisblack
fischkoppsylros
charlie
Dxpert
pm
Shawn84
lucius
pworthing
Oh, one more thing, if you have MTS (Malaysian trumpet snails), bring as many as you can. My tank is ready for them (and so are my loaches). I'm trying to establish the population of MTS in my tank, but it looks like my two clown loaches (and the yoyo) get them pretty quickly. So, if you have them and think they are pests, catch as many as you can and bring them over!
Do you want hair grass or dwarf hair grass? Eleocharis acicularis or E. parvula?
Quote from: wolfiewill on April 12, 2013, 10:16:53 PM
Do you want hair grass or dwarf hair grass? Eleocharis acicularis or E. parvula?
A bit of dwarf, if possible. Thanks.
I will have an SAE available for free. Anyone interested?
Hi guys,
I've got some hygrophilia polysperma, here's a picture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hygrophila_polysperma.JPG
This plant does well in all kind of condition, the more light the redder it gets. It's more of a background plant because it can grow as tall as you let it. Great beginner plant, it doesn't need CO2 but if it does, it just gets bushier and bigger leaves.
Anyone want to try them?
I'll take xmas moss, or singapour moss, anubia coffeelia...and any red plant. Asking for a lot hein? Sorry, it's because I am in the middle of building some tanks and the stores don't have any plants that I'm looking for. I will trade later on 'cause I plan to grow the ones that are hard to get.
I'll take that SAE off your hands, I've got one that is lonely.
What shall we bring as of food or drink? I can't wait!
See you all tomorrow afternoon...rain or shine!
I have some red plants I can share :)
And also I have the food covered...
One more thing, I have some equipment I have no use for that I'd be willing to sell/give away. So if you want something, you can have it. I will give a decent price for the stuff :)
- (Broken) Odyssea 48" 4 x 64W light fixture with moonlights. I think one ballast needs to be replaced. And the bulbs are used.
- Odyssea 36" 2 x 96W light fixture with moonlights. Works fine but needs new bulbs and probably replacement of the fan since it gets noisy.
- (New, never used) Jebo 36W UV sterilizier with spare bulb. 220V version. But I can add a 50W 110->220V power adapter.
- 24" light fixture with singe 18" 15W T8 bulb (old)
I dont mind the 24" light fixture with singe 18" 15W T8 bulb ! Let me know how much to bring :)
Well it looks like I will not be free until 3:30ish :(
Might not be able to make this one... shame as it is only like 5 min from my house.
Quote from: pm on April 13, 2013, 12:28:50 PM
Well it looks like I will not be free until 3:30ish :(
Might not be able to make this one... shame as it is only like 5 min from my house.
I'm sure we'll still be around at 3:30. Can't guarantee the food though :) but please come down if you can...
Big thank you to Alex & his family for hosting us, Your wife certainly put on a spread for us plant junkies, not to mention the cold ones i saw enjoying :P
Thanks to all who made it out, i had a fantastic time, great people, great hobby= fun day :)
Errol
+1 to what Errol said. Thanks to Alex and his wife for their generous hospitality. Nice to see so many folks show up, nice to see this niche in the aquarium hobby continue to grow. Too bad we don't do this more often.
;D
+1 to whats already been mentioned. Always a good time.. we were there at 2 and by the time we left it was closer to 7 ::) Funny how time flies when you're having fun eh? :) Great to see all the folks old and new! We'll have to do this again most definitely! Thanks again to Alex for hosting us and his wife for the delicious food! He has a crazy set up for a freshwater tank and it was eye opening!
Thanks everyone for coming. It was a fun event. You did disappoint me a bit in your (lack of) ability to consume the food though. So now I have to put on some extra weight myself :)
To answer the question I've been asked by some people. The dosing pump I'm using is made by Marine Magic from Hong Kong. I bought it off of their eBay store: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marine-Magic-aquarium-dosing-pump-Triple-/281090947353
A couple days ago I bought a second unit so I can dose Flourish Iron separate from CSM+B and Flourish Excel from the rest of the macros.
Thank you so much for sharing your home and the wonderful aquariums...not to mention the food. Just fabulous!
Thanks Alex for the host. My first time attending and i love it. The food was great i'll eat more next time ;)
Wow beautiful tanks! I'm sorry I missed this post until now!
Note to self. Don't make plans for anything else next time.
Thanks alexv and company. 8)
Quote from: lucius on April 14, 2013, 12:55:24 AM
Note to self. Don't make plans for anything else next time.
Thanks alexv and company. 8)
Hope we convinced you to try live plants over plastic.
;)
Quote from: exv152 on April 13, 2013, 08:11:45 PM
Nice to see so many folks show up, nice to see this niche in the aquarium hobby continue to grow. Too bad we don't do this more often.
I, too, would like thank Alex and family for their wonderful hospitality. The food was great, conversation stimulating, and lots of laughs. Great people that I can't seem to get enough of. And yes we must keep this going. We now need someone to volunteer to host the next one. And from experience, hosting is a lot more of a thrill than a chore.
Thanks to all of you who make me feel more normal. Some of the things I think about changing inside the house (tank here, tank there) don't seem so crazy anymore :)
Thanks for the eye opener. I knew it was past time for a water change. A lot of fish in there and I will try to do better. 30% last night.
Had a great time! Learned a lot but still not enough. Will try to find time to do some reading and dig out the test kits. Any links to the best starter plant articles are greatly appreciated.
Also, I am going to look a buying some of the large bottles of flourish/excel from angelfins if any more people are interested? Thanks Alex
If I can get a tank that looks half as good as Alex's tank looks, then I'll be happy to have you over. Although, I guess I can offer a barbecue/swim once the better weather is here. Alex, your son is the same age as mine, so that might work out well? I'm afraid the rest of you will have to put up with kids on a trampoline.
Would also love to try some shrimp in my tank if any of you want to sell some or know the best place to get them reasonably.
Errol,
I see your beginner links forum now. Thanks for all that. (Helpful planted aquarium reference links)
EI was what I was looking for as a starter, since I heard it so many times yesterday.
wolfiewill, you mentioned the petal one yesterday with the graphs?
Yah, this is the petalphil site of which I spoke:
http://petalphile.com/#splash
Quote from: pworthing on April 14, 2013, 10:51:07 AM
Errol,
I see your beginner links forum now. Thanks for all that. (Helpful planted aquarium reference links)
EI was what I was looking for as a starter, since I heard it so many times yesterday.
wolfiewill, you mentioned the petal one yesterday with the graphs?
Nice to see the gathering has inspired some ;)
I`m really worried for those that got a fix yesterday is already wanting another fix already :P
Quote from: pworthing on April 14, 2013, 10:51:07 AM
Errol,
I see your beginner links forum now. Thanks for all that. (Helpful planted aquarium reference links)
EI was what I was looking for as a starter, since I heard it so many times yesterday.
wolfiewill, you mentioned the petal one yesterday with the graphs?
LoL, I might have sent this to the wrong user...here is what I sent:
Here is what Errol had given me early on in my venture into planted tanks. I'm dosing per my tank size, I happen to have all of these ingredients...yes it cost me but I still have some after 1.5yrs...mind you I haven't been dosing every week either.
http://www.seachem.com/support/PlantDoseChart.pdf
Note , Errol suggests skip the Flourish trace & use Flourish comprehensive , also don`t worry with the Flourish iron - the comprehensive will cover the iron.
you don`t need the day 7 products either except for the Prime water treatment or whatever water treatment you are using now...If you do a water change....I'm so low in nutrients that I don't, but I try to do a water change every 3 weeks. This is in a tank that doesn't have CO2.
i will be doing more tests as I've added some phosphates to my tanks. Now I'm curious to see where everything else stands. Who's go info on dry fertz dosing...I'll share what I have found in a different thread but was curious if you had the same info. Found a calculator...
Quote from: sylros on April 14, 2013, 12:53:51 PM
Now I'm curious to see where everything else stands. Who's go info on dry fertz dosing...I'll share what I have found in a different thread but was curious if you had the same info. Found a calculator...
Here's one I use quite often: http://www.rexgrigg.com/
As for Rex's actual ingredients, I use the KNO3 and KH2PO4 as he suggests (from B&B hydroponics at the corner of Woodward and Courtland here in Ottawa), Seachem Equilibrium for potassium, and Seachem Flourish Comprehensive for iron and micros, and if you use Exel, Metricide is a much more economical source for liquid carbon.
Quote from: sylros on April 14, 2013, 12:53:51 PM
LoL, I might have sent this to the wrong user...here is what I sent:
Here is what Errol had given me early on in my venture into planted tanks. I'm dosing per my tank size, I happen to have all of these ingredients...yes it cost me but I still have some after 1.5yrs...mind you I haven't been dosing every week either.
http://www.seachem.com/support/PlantDoseChart.pdf
Note , Errol suggests skip the Flourish trace & use Flourish comprehensive , also don`t worry with the Flourish iron - the comprehensive will cover the iron.
you don`t need the day 7 products either except for the Prime water treatment or whatever water treatment you are using now...If you do a water change....I'm so low in nutrients that I don't, but I try to do a water change every 3 weeks. This is in a tank that doesn't have CO2.
i will be doing more tests as I've added some phosphates to my tanks. Now I'm curious to see where everything else stands. Who's go info on dry fertz dosing...I'll share what I have found in a different thread but was curious if you had the same info. Found a calculator...
The seachem chart is pretty good, if you are dosing a small tank, it can get expensive for larger tanks & multiple tanks. in which case the EI system works great for growing plants & uses the dry salts from Hydroponics stores.
http://www.barrreport.com/showthread.php/2819-EI-light-for-those-less-techy-folks
Regards
Thanks everyone for the great info on Saturday and in this thread.
Alex a huge thanks for hosting and all of the food/drink! What a setup!
Sylvie - you sent the PM to me, I was the right guy to send it to - Peter and I are both on the same learning curve.
I've found that CEG4048 on www.ukaps.org has some great info!
What a difference four months make? 8)
http://ovas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=55599.0
By the way, I gave my tank a good trim and I have tons of cuttings. Especially Ludwigia sp. 'Rubin' and Ammannia gracilis. I have a few dozen stems of ludwigia and several large stems of ammannia. Free to whoever needs them. This weekend only, after this, they go in garbage :)
Hi Alex, that would be awesome. PM me with a good time to swing over today.
-Mike
Quote from: Dxpert on April 20, 2013, 04:32:16 PM
Hi Alex, that would be awesome. PM me with a good time to swing over today.
-Mike
PM sent :)
So, it's been a month... And? (hint-hint)...
:)
Quote from: alexv on May 13, 2013, 09:53:50 PM
So, it's been a month... And? (hint-hint)...:)
I'm ready too! But I'm not around much in the summer so couldn't host. But would make time for another gathering.
I haven`t host one of these in a while and I now have 3 tanks...hmmm 4 if you count the original which is now not doing extremely well. But it would show the difference between CO2 and none. Personally I was amazed at the difference!
So, I am available pretty much anytime - I think we wanted to stick with a weekend time right? Last weekend in May?
I'm in. Saturday works for me. :)
I'm in also, Sunday works better than Saturday for me.
Argh! Looks like I am going to miss this one! Not back till the 1st!
Hey everyone, sorry to back out but I need to push it to later in June. I just got invited for a competition test on Monday. So I need to prepare for this.
Can be the first weekend in June....let me know which day is best.
As long as it's during the afternoon or day, any weekend will do for me.
:)
Quote from: exv152 on May 22, 2013, 12:32:30 PM
As long as it's during the afternoon or day, any weekend will do for me.
:)
On July 1st I have a wedding to photograph, but I'm available on June 8-9, 16, 22.
I vote June 16th or 23rd :) looking forward to it!
-Mike
Did you guys decide on a date?
I would like to attend the next meeting if possible. I'm especially interested in getting advice on trimming and E.I. dosage.
hmmm
Would the next one be part 4???????
oh & when?
I have always been busy during the planted tank meeting and would love to attend one. Planted meeting 4.....?
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I was thinking it's time we have anither one. ;)
Agree :) who wants to host? I would suggest that everyone brings some food to share to this one.
I missed out for meeting 2 & 3, but I am up for number 4!
If you guys agree , I can probably get a place with a stocked bar( pot luck for food) & quiet on a Sunday - No fish tank though :)
We just need to agree on a date.
Errol
I'm game. Sundays are also good.
Any sunday is good for me too.
Sunday afternoons would work for me just fine.
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