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DFWAPC January 2011 monthly meeting

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#1 ·
Robert (Digital Gods) has been trying hard to find a host for our January meeting. It seems to me that his effort is leading to a wonderful thing:

"Niko and Robert,

May I suggest the next planted tank meeting in January be held at my school? My room is large enough to accommodate 30 to 40 people. The receiver of Tim's tank would love for people to bring clippings and if Niko or someone else would be so kind as to aquascape it for Melissa (the recipient) she would be very grateful. Then those who contributed to this project could see the tank setup. I can access Melissa's room.

My school:

Shelton School
15720 Hillcrest Road
Dallas 75248

Let me know what you think.

Sue Cantrell"

Only thing I don't get is why Sue believes that I'm some kind of aquascaper worth considering.

Either way - does everybody share my excitement about setting up the tank?

--Nikolay
 
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#58 ·
I speak from some recent experience here. Contrary to poplular belief, an UG filter will work in a planted aquaria. Most of the plants we grow get their nutrients from the water column. Especially low light tanks and their plants. I have run a standard and a RFUG (referse flow underground) filter in my tanks and have grown some great looking crypts, anubias, java ferns, etc.. I particularly like the RFUG concept and if I can find my power heads and prefilters, I will bring them Sunday. They came out of my 29 Gallon tanks prior to removing them a couple of years ago. I might also have a dual T-12 light somewhere I can donate.

You do require an air pump to run a standard UG filter, however, along with tubing, etc.

A classroom might benefit from running an UG filter due to its low maintenance requirements.

Just food for thought.
 
#60 ·
would we still need a air pump, if you find those power heads mike? because I think I have one. I might also have some extra lighting.... oh and when will directions and what door to enter be sent out?


I also have been floating some plants, and will bring my extra misc supplies.. the meeting is next sunday at 1:30 right?
 
#62 ·
I have 2 power heads for a UGF , there old, suction cups dried out but they work great I just stuck them on the uplift tubes when I was using them, I also have a marine land HOB filter emperor 400with some calcium build up on top lid (found these to be too noisy). This also works well
 
#64 ·
Erniec welcome to dfwapc, and aquatic plant central hope you enjoy your stay... like digital_gods said bring it. it's better to be over prepared then under prepared...
 
#65 ·
:( well my grandmother was rushed back to the hospital late last night after having major surgery (fell on New Years Eve and broker her leg in several places and hit her head). Docs originally thought she had another major stroke, but tests results this morning are pointing to an infection.

Pending this situation, I may or may not be able to attend on Sunday. I would love too, but I know y'all understand.
 
#72 ·
count down till that goes in effect 30 mins right? and count down to the meeting 38 hours.

driftwood --- robert.
me- plants, and soda..(does any one need diet? )
substrate?
food-- BYOF.
 
#74 ·
HI sue, is there any certin parking lot we need to park in, or do we just park where we find a parking spot, and find the closes door?

Tanya how is Jim, did blayne get his gift, ?

15 hours and counting down.... :smile: [smile=gif]
 
#77 ·
Guess I'm a little late chiming in. Sue twisted my arm about coming to the meeting and since I live two blocks from the meeting site, I can't think of an excuse not to attend. Is there anything I can bring? Substrate? Plants? Roselines? Sponge Bob bubble ornament?

Jim

PS: Just kidding about the Roselines...
 
#83 · (Edited)
/\----- maps.google.com hillcrest and arapaho area .. decent size school you can't miss it. I've been there ones to drop my mom off for something. back when she was a 1st grade roadrunner risd teacher.
 
#84 ·
I am bringing a lot of stuff like native texas plants, old double t-12 30" strip light, power strip (works), simple timer for the lights, power heads and connectors for a RFUG if we decide to go that route, Prime, etc.

Anyone know if a hose is available to fill the tank? I will bring a 5 gallon bucket just in case.

Can anyone think of anything else that might be needed?
 
#85 ·
would my 25 foot phyon siphon work ?

so plants, saw, and siphon hose CHECK.
 
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