Mud Pie Mama

Hooha, I do believe the oil trick is only used with the specially purchased vinyl backgrounds you'd get at an LFS. These backgrounds are waterproof and will not absorb the oil. On posterboard....YES...you would get a BIG MESS.

I like something waterproof on the back of the tank because it doesn't seem to matter how extra careful I try to be; sooner or later I splash some water. Even a small teaspoon of water will cause waterspots which mar the appearance. On posterboard that damage would be permanent. Even on the vinyl the water causes distortions, but at least they can be cleaned up. However it is often difficult and irritating to get behind a 4ft tank to clean. So, now on my vinyl backgrounds I seal the entire top edge by running a strip of packing tape so water drops don't run down between the outside glass and inside of the backing.

I've never been brave enough to paint any tank; I'm sure part of it is because I also go back and forth about which colors I prefer.

hooha

I also have a ton of floaters I can bring for the tank's beginning stages - just let me know if you want it Sam, otherwise I don't want to have to mess around picking them out Hornwort would be a great way to keep the excess nutrients down, and easily removed afterwards (or brought in to the next GPASI meeting for the AHAP program)


If Cavan becomes an italics stickler I quit the club

IndianaSam

I think that I'll have it covered. Thanks, though.

I'll show Cavan right where he can put his italics, buddy.

Bob Vivian

Sam,
I have a few plants of Marsillea that I recently got from Tim. They're just starting to spread so I have only a very few to spare.
I'll bring what I can.

Bob

IndianaSam

I think Tim's bringing some, so don't worry about it.

Thanks though!

Sam

madmax

Hey Sam, even though I hate you I am bringing:

Cryptocoryne affinis
Cryptocoryne crispatula
Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia
Hygrophila sp. 'Bold'
Marsilea sp.
Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow'
Microsorum pteropus 'Tropica'
Microsorum sp. (the one you said you wanted)
Polygonum hydropiperoides
Polygonum sp. 'Kawagoneum'
Taxiphyllum alternans

I was going to bring:

Lemna minor
Monoselenium tenerum
Utricularia gibba
Wolffia arrhiza

But maybe I'll mix a little in for you.

I hope you're enjoying your dwarf cajun crays!

Later,

Tim

IndianaSam

Tim,

Despite the fact that I hate you more, I will probably say thank you.

Sam

DiPpY eGgS

I'm starting to get all warm and fuzzy feeling, listening to you guys

IndianaSam

Is there any way that someone could bring 6 or 7 folding chairs?

Thanks,
Sam

IndianaSam

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