mscichlid
Founder
Send them in people. The Biotope solidifies us as a club and and orginazation. Also, it helps us get donations from the manufacturers. Without a club publication, we cannot prove that we exsist.
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Sonny Disposition
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Any of you photographers up for another Meet the Hobbyist type article? I'm happy to do one, but I'd need a photographer to work with.
Richard, we had talked about interviewing you for the next one. It would be even more interesting than we thought, now that we can talk about your Red Empress. If you could overlook our cancelling out on you, I think it would be fun.
Let me know folks.
Richard, we had talked about interviewing you for the next one. It would be even more interesting than we thought, now that we can talk about your Red Empress. If you could overlook our cancelling out on you, I think it would be fun.
Let me know folks.
JustRon
Members
Hmm, I should have something worth saying by now, but I just dont believe it.
phishphorphun
Members
"Have camera, will travel."</span> <span style="color:#000080">Does anybody here remember "Paladin" in the tv show "Have Gun, Will Travel"? :sign0018:
Pat Kelly
CCA Member
Before my time.
lol :innocent0006:
I remember. I think, Hmm?
lol :innocent0006:
I remember. I think, Hmm?
Sonny Disposition
Well-Known Member
Thanks for offering, Bobby. Mike said he'd go with me earlier, but we're not sure if Richard will have his fish room up and running by the tenth, so it looks like the article is on hold for now.
Have gun, will travel reads the card of a man
A knight without armour in a savage land
His fast gun for hire meets the calling wage
A soldier of fortune is the man called Paladin...
(I don't remember when it aired originally, but it was in re-runs on channel 9 in New York in the late 60s/early 70s, when I was in high school.)
Bob
Have gun, will travel reads the card of a man
A knight without armour in a savage land
His fast gun for hire meets the calling wage
A soldier of fortune is the man called Paladin...
(I don't remember when it aired originally, but it was in re-runs on channel 9 in New York in the late 60s/early 70s, when I was in high school.)
Bob
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daniel4832
Guest
Bobby,
If I remember correctly, that was the only role that actor ever played as the "good guy". Anyone remember his name?
Thanks,
Daniel
If I remember correctly, that was the only role that actor ever played as the "good guy". Anyone remember his name?
Thanks,
Daniel
Sonny Disposition
Well-Known Member
That was Richard Boone. He also had a short run cowboy series in the 70s, where he played a similar kind of character, but older, unshaven, and scraggly. And every episode didn't end with a showdown on the main street of the town.
Pat Kelly
CCA Member
I guess no sense in starting a new thread when I have this old on to say the same thing.
Need articles People.
Thank you
bump
Need articles People.
Thank you
bump
Lol, Pat beat me to it.
Yes, it's that time again. We need articles for the Summer issue of The Biotope! Share info on a favorite product, talk about your latest aquarium DIY project, write a spawn report on the last species you bred, tell us about what got you into this hobby... Everyone can contribute something!
I'd like to add that even if the deadline for the next issue is close (or even past...) we can still use your articles! Ideally, I would like to have a backlog of articles on deck, so that we aren't starting each issue from scratch. Keeping that in mind, remember that if you submit something and it doesn't show up in the very next issue, it will almost certainly be in the issue after that. I'd love to have enough pieces submitted, that we can always a little ahead of what we need.
It's your Biotope, and as Pat as said in the past, we're one of relatively few clubs which run new, original, articles every issue. Let's keep that going!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pat Kelly @ Jun 5 2008, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
Yes, it's that time again. We need articles for the Summer issue of The Biotope! Share info on a favorite product, talk about your latest aquarium DIY project, write a spawn report on the last species you bred, tell us about what got you into this hobby... Everyone can contribute something!
I'd like to add that even if the deadline for the next issue is close (or even past...) we can still use your articles! Ideally, I would like to have a backlog of articles on deck, so that we aren't starting each issue from scratch. Keeping that in mind, remember that if you submit something and it doesn't show up in the very next issue, it will almost certainly be in the issue after that. I'd love to have enough pieces submitted, that we can always a little ahead of what we need.
It's your Biotope, and as Pat as said in the past, we're one of relatively few clubs which run new, original, articles every issue. Let's keep that going!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pat Kelly @ Jun 5 2008, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
longstocking
Members
Don't forget you can also participate in the BAP program and contribute to the Bio at the same time !
Simply fill this forum out and you will get an extra 25 points !
http://www.gcca.net/infochest/auto-magic-writer.htm
I'm going to turn one of these in
Simply fill this forum out and you will get an extra 25 points !
http://www.gcca.net/infochest/auto-magic-writer.htm
I'm going to turn one of these in
longstocking
Members
Sent one into Pat today.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (longstocking @ Jun 27 2008, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
Excellent! Got it. Thanks!
Excellent! Got it. Thanks!
Fishfreak69
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Article:
My name is James Kelley and I have been breeding, raising, purchasing, and selling/trading high end Haplochromines and Peacocks from Lake Malawi for about 4.5 years. Really haplochromines has been my long-term choice as my interest was perked in that category from a fellow AWESOME hobbyist by the name of Erik Dyke from "Dykemyster's Fish." I was lucky enough to come by his name from www.aquabid.com and found out he only lived about 15 minutes away from my home in Charleston, SC. After visiting his house I just was like a kid in a candy store!!! Drewling over anything and everything!! I will never forget him as he was the one who introduced me to Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Victoria Cichlids; for this I am very happy b/c without him I wouldn't be in the hobby. He is a great guy and has done a lot of research to provide fellow hobbyists with very nice fish, information, and he will tell you EVERYTHING and anything you need to know to get started. Truly, a great friend and businessman and a contributor to spreading the hobby to new enthusiasts. I do believe that we all need to take a few minutes out our busy lives and maybe think about what or who got us into this hobby and give appreciation to them because without the true pioneers like Mr. Dyke people like myself wouldn't be in this hobby!!
Anyways, to get to the point of my favorite product(s), DIY aquarium projects, and recent spawning report:
My recent DIY aquarium project started was building stands and filters for a massive setup. I was able to build 2 and 3 tier stands for 240 g, 125 g, 55 g, and 75 g tanks. I used 4x6's for the bigger aquariums just because the massive load that was going to be put on the beams because we all are aware that one gallon of H20 weighs about 8 lbs. We (myself and a friend of mine) measured them and notched them out. For the bigger tanks we used 4 4x6's as legs (vertical) and 2 4x6's bolted together as the beam running across (horizontal). The horizontal boards need to be flat side facing you (6" part of 4x6") b/c structurally these can "absorb" more weight without bending. After the notches we put balancing beams in the middle every 6-8" to distribute the weight evenly. After these were all done (notches and screws put in) we used blue backer board (foam) to make sure that any discrepencies wouldn't lead into a leaky tank. Then after that I purchased 3 rubbermaid 4' long clear containers and started making my filters out of that. All of the filters drain from one container to the other then the pump pumps the water back into the tanks. I also have UV sterilizers connected to my 240's, 125's, and 55g stands. Haven't quite hooked up the ones for the 75's yet but we'll see.
My favorite product(s) are probably Pond Prime, NLS fish food, and melafix/pimafix. These are the 3 things I use the most. The pond prime (from dr's foster and smith) is double concentrated versus the aquarium prime. 1cc=20gallons rather than 1cc=10 gallons. Also, the pond prime comes in litre size so I can use it forever. It also comes in handy shipping fish b/c the ammonia is absorbed from the prime that is remaining in the water which means my fish can remain in the bag for up to 48 hours (depending on load of the bag). Did I mention it also costs less to purchase the pond prime rather then aquarium prime? Definately another benefit for hobbyists as for me I would much rather spend money on fish then aquarium maintenence supplies.
New Life Spectrum foods IMO are far superior than any other food I have feed. I add additional additives (astaxanthin {from www.jehmco.com}, pure spirulina {also from jehmco}, garlic concentrate {jehmco}, Kent Zoe and Zoecon {jehmco}, and sometimes some metronidazole powder {jehmco}. Basically just put a little bit of water in a small container of NLS (either 1mm or 3mm) the recommended dosages of the above additives and mix together by putting lid on and shaking the container vigoursly. Once this is done and mixed right, freeze, and then feed. You will probably have to let the food defrost for a few moments so you can take the pellets out but my fish go CrAzY for this stuff!! It is basically a one feed stable food that is a COMPLETE and balanced diet. There are no other dietary needs needed for these fish b/c basically you are giving them exactly EVERYTHING they need!! Try it sometime, but, I do warn you follow the instructions carefully (dosages for additives) because if they are too strong the fish won't touch it.
Melafix/Pimafix come in very handy for fighting fish. Within 48 hours any knicks, cloudy eyes, torn fins are almost totally healed with this stuff. I do a lot of shipping and receiving fish and this is by far the best "natural" medication for these 2 reasons. Also, it can be used to generate even more fin growth for your fishes to "show"... Hmm, did I really tell you that? Well I guess the secret is out!!! The more advanced guys probably already know this!!
As far as breeding goes I finally got my Aulonocara Rubescens to breed. I haven't stripped her yet to see if they are fertile but at least I know they can produce!! I'll keep everyone posted. I hope this information helps anyone in need of "continuing education" for African Cichlids~
James P Kelley
My name is James Kelley and I have been breeding, raising, purchasing, and selling/trading high end Haplochromines and Peacocks from Lake Malawi for about 4.5 years. Really haplochromines has been my long-term choice as my interest was perked in that category from a fellow AWESOME hobbyist by the name of Erik Dyke from "Dykemyster's Fish." I was lucky enough to come by his name from www.aquabid.com and found out he only lived about 15 minutes away from my home in Charleston, SC. After visiting his house I just was like a kid in a candy store!!! Drewling over anything and everything!! I will never forget him as he was the one who introduced me to Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Victoria Cichlids; for this I am very happy b/c without him I wouldn't be in the hobby. He is a great guy and has done a lot of research to provide fellow hobbyists with very nice fish, information, and he will tell you EVERYTHING and anything you need to know to get started. Truly, a great friend and businessman and a contributor to spreading the hobby to new enthusiasts. I do believe that we all need to take a few minutes out our busy lives and maybe think about what or who got us into this hobby and give appreciation to them because without the true pioneers like Mr. Dyke people like myself wouldn't be in this hobby!!
Anyways, to get to the point of my favorite product(s), DIY aquarium projects, and recent spawning report:
My recent DIY aquarium project started was building stands and filters for a massive setup. I was able to build 2 and 3 tier stands for 240 g, 125 g, 55 g, and 75 g tanks. I used 4x6's for the bigger aquariums just because the massive load that was going to be put on the beams because we all are aware that one gallon of H20 weighs about 8 lbs. We (myself and a friend of mine) measured them and notched them out. For the bigger tanks we used 4 4x6's as legs (vertical) and 2 4x6's bolted together as the beam running across (horizontal). The horizontal boards need to be flat side facing you (6" part of 4x6") b/c structurally these can "absorb" more weight without bending. After the notches we put balancing beams in the middle every 6-8" to distribute the weight evenly. After these were all done (notches and screws put in) we used blue backer board (foam) to make sure that any discrepencies wouldn't lead into a leaky tank. Then after that I purchased 3 rubbermaid 4' long clear containers and started making my filters out of that. All of the filters drain from one container to the other then the pump pumps the water back into the tanks. I also have UV sterilizers connected to my 240's, 125's, and 55g stands. Haven't quite hooked up the ones for the 75's yet but we'll see.
My favorite product(s) are probably Pond Prime, NLS fish food, and melafix/pimafix. These are the 3 things I use the most. The pond prime (from dr's foster and smith) is double concentrated versus the aquarium prime. 1cc=20gallons rather than 1cc=10 gallons. Also, the pond prime comes in litre size so I can use it forever. It also comes in handy shipping fish b/c the ammonia is absorbed from the prime that is remaining in the water which means my fish can remain in the bag for up to 48 hours (depending on load of the bag). Did I mention it also costs less to purchase the pond prime rather then aquarium prime? Definately another benefit for hobbyists as for me I would much rather spend money on fish then aquarium maintenence supplies.
New Life Spectrum foods IMO are far superior than any other food I have feed. I add additional additives (astaxanthin {from www.jehmco.com}, pure spirulina {also from jehmco}, garlic concentrate {jehmco}, Kent Zoe and Zoecon {jehmco}, and sometimes some metronidazole powder {jehmco}. Basically just put a little bit of water in a small container of NLS (either 1mm or 3mm) the recommended dosages of the above additives and mix together by putting lid on and shaking the container vigoursly. Once this is done and mixed right, freeze, and then feed. You will probably have to let the food defrost for a few moments so you can take the pellets out but my fish go CrAzY for this stuff!! It is basically a one feed stable food that is a COMPLETE and balanced diet. There are no other dietary needs needed for these fish b/c basically you are giving them exactly EVERYTHING they need!! Try it sometime, but, I do warn you follow the instructions carefully (dosages for additives) because if they are too strong the fish won't touch it.
Melafix/Pimafix come in very handy for fighting fish. Within 48 hours any knicks, cloudy eyes, torn fins are almost totally healed with this stuff. I do a lot of shipping and receiving fish and this is by far the best "natural" medication for these 2 reasons. Also, it can be used to generate even more fin growth for your fishes to "show"... Hmm, did I really tell you that? Well I guess the secret is out!!! The more advanced guys probably already know this!!
As far as breeding goes I finally got my Aulonocara Rubescens to breed. I haven't stripped her yet to see if they are fertile but at least I know they can produce!! I'll keep everyone posted. I hope this information helps anyone in need of "continuing education" for African Cichlids
~ James P Kelley
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