mchambers
Former CCA member
If you are, and you're willing be a mule for a corydoras delivery, let me know.
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It's a long way
First I've heard of it. Went two years ago but not last, doesn't seem like there's any pre-auction list to tempt me into a road trip.
First I've heard of it. Went two years ago but not last, doesn't seem like there's any pre-auction list to tempt me into a road trip.
mchambers
Former CCA member
Ironically, we may be going to Cleveland for Thanksgiving.
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Better ye than I
You sure you don't mean "tragically"?
You sure you don't mean "tragically"?
mchambers
Former CCA member
That, too, although we'd go to visit family members, so it'll be good.
fischfan13
Banned
I had planned for the past year to finally go to this one. The move, with of course that little Cyclone that swirled into town, has changed my plans.
Plus for some silly reason I have been looking into SA's :wacko:
Plus for some silly reason I have been looking into SA's :wacko:
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"Silly" reason list...
...for keeping South American tanks:
1) Incomparable diversity - invertebrates, tetras, Corydoras, Plecos, and broadly divergent cichlid species including discus, angels, Apistos and Geos to name a few;
2) Potential to keep/grow plants and aquascape in ways that are futile in most African tanks;
3) Far less aggression - allows for a true community tank rather than ones that are primarily reliant on balancing aggression;
4) More challenging as spawning is generally more difficult and hence ultimately more satisfying - also nothing quite like watching parents defending a cloud of fry against all comers and it's a little more elegant than stripping fry;
5) Much more of a frontier - many species have not yet been spawned in captivity and new species are still being discovered constantly;
Not to say that African species aren't compelling in their own right or that spawning and raising them is without it's own set of challenges and satisfaction, only that stream/river systems are more complex (and in my opinion interesting) ecosystems than lakes and hence their re-creation has a correspondingly greater degree of intrinsic possibility/potential.
Am pretty sure you're really going to enjoy this. Recall that you didn't like me very much when we first met either....
...for keeping South American tanks:
1) Incomparable diversity - invertebrates, tetras, Corydoras, Plecos, and broadly divergent cichlid species including discus, angels, Apistos and Geos to name a few;
2) Potential to keep/grow plants and aquascape in ways that are futile in most African tanks;
3) Far less aggression - allows for a true community tank rather than ones that are primarily reliant on balancing aggression;
4) More challenging as spawning is generally more difficult and hence ultimately more satisfying - also nothing quite like watching parents defending a cloud of fry against all comers and it's a little more elegant than stripping fry;
5) Much more of a frontier - many species have not yet been spawned in captivity and new species are still being discovered constantly;
Not to say that African species aren't compelling in their own right or that spawning and raising them is without it's own set of challenges and satisfaction, only that stream/river systems are more complex (and in my opinion interesting) ecosystems than lakes and hence their re-creation has a correspondingly greater degree of intrinsic possibility/potential.
Am pretty sure you're really going to enjoy this. Recall that you didn't like me very much when we first met either....
mscichlid
Founder
I was planning to go, but the engine light came on...
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So?
On newer models they come on automatically every so many miles so that you take it to the dealer for "maintenance". Your owner's manual will tell you how to reset it yourself and if it doesn't come back on for some other reason you're good to go.
On newer models they come on automatically every so many miles so that you take it to the dealer for "maintenance". Your owner's manual will tell you how to reset it yourself and if it doesn't come back on for some other reason you're good to go.
Just put a piece of black tape on the glass covering the engine light so that you dont see it.
....:lol:
mscichlid
Founder
LOL! Found out it is the thermostat. However, there is another 2K of work to be done.
Definantly cutting into my fish allotment.
Definantly cutting into my fish allotment.
Tony
Alligator Snapping Turtle/Past Pres
Pat Kelly
CCA Member
Went 5 years in a row.
2 years ago my daughter turned 30 and had her own party at my house. did not go.
1 year ago my daughter was expecting any day and I had just gotten off sick leave. did not go.
This year my son turns 30 and is having his party this Saturday..(his house) Not going.
Next year?????????
2 years ago my daughter turned 30 and had her own party at my house. did not go.
1 year ago my daughter was expecting any day and I had just gotten off sick leave. did not go.
This year my son turns 30 and is having his party this Saturday..(his house) Not going.
Next year?????????
fischfan13
Banned
...for keeping South American tanks:
1) Incomparable diversity - invertebrates, tetras, Corydoras, Plecos, and broadly divergent cichlid species including discus, angels, Apistos and Geos to name a few;
2) Potential to keep/grow plants and aquascape in ways that are futile in most African tanks;
3) Far less aggression - allows for a true community tank rather than ones that are primarily reliant on balancing aggression;
4) More challenging as spawning is generally more difficult and hence ultimately more satisfying - also nothing quite like watching parents defending a cloud of fry against all comers and it's a little more elegant than stripping fry;
5) Much more of a frontier - many species have not yet been spawned in captivity and new species are still being discovered constantly;
Not to say that African species aren't compelling in their own right or that spawning and raising them is without it's own set of challenges and satisfaction, only that stream/river systems are more complex (and in my opinion interesting) ecosystems than lakes and hence their re-creation has a correspondingly greater degree of intrinsic possibility/potential.
Am pretty sure you're really going to enjoy this. Recall that you didn't like me very much when we first met either....
God only knows I tried...
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fischfan13
Banned
Being that it is Diwali...
Yes, Shiva. :angel2:
Yes, Shiva. :angel2:
