DFW Aquatic Plant Club Last Minute Membership Drive
This Sunday, March 20th at 1:30pm, the DFW Aquatic Plant Club will hold its monthly meeting at Fish Gallery Dallas. During this event we will have a drawing for all new members who have joined (or existing members who renew) during the month of March (up to the drawing). These new/existing members names will be put in a hat and will be eligible to the win from the following:
# Two 2"-2.5" Roseline Sharks (Puntius Denisonii) - Certainly worth a $20 new membership or renewal.
# Two 2"-2.5" Roseline Sharks (Puntius Denisonii) - " " " " " " "
@ Five Black Bar Endlers
@ Five Black Bar Endlers
@ Five Black Bar Endlers
API Freshwater Master Test Kit (new in box) - Suggested Retail $29.99
# These Roselines came from my stock of eighteen purchased from the left coast. I intended to put all eighteen in my 6 week old planted 125g, planning to add a few at at a time over a 3 week period. By the time I added 14 I figured it looked to be enough (I don't want the fish to distract from the beauty of the planted tank). The remaining four Roselines are in one of my quarantine tanks waiting for a new home (they think they will be joining the others). They are 2"-2.5" inches long and will eat anything I put in the tank. Fortunately, they've been fed very well and are starting to show nice color. Did you know Roselines can live 7 years and cost as much as $29-$49 each? In fact, I think Fish Gallery has some for sale…. We might not want to mention we will be giving some away.
@ Black Bar Endlers - These are young adults and the males are showing full color (all males look like clones of each other). Most of the females are breeding ready. These are a very nice strain. My stock came from a Fish Gallery employee who once bred them. I doubt Fish Gallery would be upset by us giving these away. However, they have asked several times in the past that I trade some in so they could sell them again. If we don't give them away in a drawing, I'm trading for Lotus.
Note: Several of the items above are worth more than the cost of a 1 year membership. In my opinion, two Roseline sharks and a one year DFWAPC membership for $20 seems like a pretty good deal…
And now the fine print.
· Participants must be present to win.
· This drawing is for new members or for existing members who execute a membership renewal during the month of March 2011 (up to the drawing).
· One drawing chance for each new/renewed membership.
· A $40 new membership or renewal (2 year membership) = 2 chances to win
· Employees of Fish Gallery Dallas ARE eligible for this drawing (if they join DFWAPC).
· Family members or relatives of existing members ARE eligible for this drawing.(same as above)
· DFWAPC or its members are not responsible if any of the Endlers croak during their confinement in their bags.
· Winners of the Roseline Sharks will have to pick these fish up from my home in north Dallas, a few miles from the intersection of Belt Line and Preston (on the edge of Addison). I am allowed to drive and may be able to work out a " meet you half-way" thing, as long as you don't live in Odessa or somesuch.
· Any items not given away will be sold in local forums and money donated to DFWAPC.
· I have the right to amend the rules in case I left something out (I'll be fair to all)
· Existing member WRabbit is definitely not eligible for this drawing, even with a membership renewal (but he can do a membership renewal anyway)
Bonus! Each new member will receive a free container of Wardley cichlid flakes or pellets. (Limited to available stock).
If you've joined or renewed prior to this message and during the month of March 2011, please bring a copy of your paypal receipt for verification. If paid by check or lost your Paypal receipt, please send me a PM on either Aquatic Plant Central or DFW Fishbox and I will contact the person who handles club memberships for verification. My screen name is the same on both.
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You may ask yourself, what is the purpose of the DFW Aquatic Plant Club and what is our mission? The following mission statement is from our website…
The DFW Aquatic Plant Club is an organization comprised of individuals with an interest in the propagation of aquatic plants. Experience levels within our club range from the novice to the advanced hobbyist. Our membership is not confined to the geographical area of Dallas-Fort Worth. We have active participating members from all across Texas and the United States. We are hobbyists who are interested in naturally planted aquariums for the benefit of the fauna, flora, and keeper of such aquariums.
Our Mission is to educate hobbyists and to promote planted aquariums through presentations, speaking engagements, and monthly meetings where topics related to planted aquaria are discussed.
It has always been thought that maintaining a naturally planted aquarium is difficult. However, through the exchange of ideas and information, we believe that maintaining a planted aquarium is both relatively easy and rewarding. In addition, we hope that the hobbyist gains a greater knowledge and appreciation of the hobby in general. At the monthly meetings, we will discuss such topics such as lighting, CO2 and chemical fertilization, substrates, plant species, and other topics about maintaining a planted tank. We also bring prominent speakers to Dallas-Fort Worth to present special topics on planted tanks. So, come and join us for one of our monthly meetings!
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Did I forget to mention the FREE PLANTS available at each meeting? Our plants grow so well we bring our extras and trimmings to meetings to share with others. Attendance is free and there is no obligation to join (unless you want to be eligible for the drawing). We also have snacks, socializing, occasional free gifts/product samples, speakers, tours, and an occasional comedy routine (note: Niko won't be able to attend this meeting).
Wait! There's more! During this meeting we will have some sort of a tour/explanation on how the store filtration system works, how they do massive water changes, what their plans are for the area the gigantic tank once occupied, learn about some of the more memorable aquariums they've designed/built, what plants they have available to special order for our next meeting we hold there (several months down the road <- Is that a song?), and what's in their mysterious back room/warehouse (It's a great place to hang out).
Finally, you'll get to meet the person who came up with the idea of holding a drawing in order to thin his herd of Endlers , Roselines, and various aquarium-related items . You know how it works… Clean a little out, buy a lot more. J
DFWAPC membership is $20 per year. However, you don't have to be a member to attend meetings. I received $20-$30 worth of free plants from other members the first meeting I attended, which more than justified me paying for a membership the next day. The next meeting I picked up another $20-$30 worth. I didn't renew my membership because of this, but I thought about doing so. I know I'll be tempted to renew after this meeting because I will once again grab a bag or so of free plants…. This reminds me.. Does anyone have any Eriocaulons to share? If so, please bring them to the meeting. I could use about 4-5.
You can use the links at the bottom of this post to join DFWAPC (by check in US mail or online via Paypal). In addition, you can join or renew at the meeting using cash, check, silver, gold, platinum, or almost anything of marketable value (I trade for Eheims).
I look forward to seeing everyone there, especially ALL new members joining our ranks.
Meeting location and time:Sunday, March 20th
1:30pm until 4:00 or so..
Fish Gallery Dallas
6955 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, Texas
214-373-FISH (3474)
Jim
PS: The meeting is at FISH GALLERY! Bring your debit card!!!
PPS: If this drawing thing works I plan on doing it again next month with different prizes.
Link to DFW Aquatic Plant Club website
Link to Join DFWAPC ($20) - Paypal Accepted
Random link Jim selected.
Memory is the SECOND thing to go as we age…. For some reason I can't remember the FIRST.
This Sunday, March 20th at 1:30pm, the DFW Aquatic Plant Club will hold its monthly meeting at Fish Gallery Dallas. During this event we will have a drawing for all new members who have joined (or existing members who renew) during the month of March (up to the drawing). These new/existing members names will be put in a hat and will be eligible to the win from the following:
# Two 2"-2.5" Roseline Sharks (Puntius Denisonii) - Certainly worth a $20 new membership or renewal.
# Two 2"-2.5" Roseline Sharks (Puntius Denisonii) - " " " " " " "
@ Five Black Bar Endlers
@ Five Black Bar Endlers
@ Five Black Bar Endlers
API Freshwater Master Test Kit (new in box) - Suggested Retail $29.99
# These Roselines came from my stock of eighteen purchased from the left coast. I intended to put all eighteen in my 6 week old planted 125g, planning to add a few at at a time over a 3 week period. By the time I added 14 I figured it looked to be enough (I don't want the fish to distract from the beauty of the planted tank). The remaining four Roselines are in one of my quarantine tanks waiting for a new home (they think they will be joining the others). They are 2"-2.5" inches long and will eat anything I put in the tank. Fortunately, they've been fed very well and are starting to show nice color. Did you know Roselines can live 7 years and cost as much as $29-$49 each? In fact, I think Fish Gallery has some for sale…. We might not want to mention we will be giving some away.
@ Black Bar Endlers - These are young adults and the males are showing full color (all males look like clones of each other). Most of the females are breeding ready. These are a very nice strain. My stock came from a Fish Gallery employee who once bred them. I doubt Fish Gallery would be upset by us giving these away. However, they have asked several times in the past that I trade some in so they could sell them again. If we don't give them away in a drawing, I'm trading for Lotus.
Note: Several of the items above are worth more than the cost of a 1 year membership. In my opinion, two Roseline sharks and a one year DFWAPC membership for $20 seems like a pretty good deal…
And now the fine print.
· Participants must be present to win.
· This drawing is for new members or for existing members who execute a membership renewal during the month of March 2011 (up to the drawing).
· One drawing chance for each new/renewed membership.
· A $40 new membership or renewal (2 year membership) = 2 chances to win
· Employees of Fish Gallery Dallas ARE eligible for this drawing (if they join DFWAPC).
· Family members or relatives of existing members ARE eligible for this drawing.(same as above)
· DFWAPC or its members are not responsible if any of the Endlers croak during their confinement in their bags.
· Winners of the Roseline Sharks will have to pick these fish up from my home in north Dallas, a few miles from the intersection of Belt Line and Preston (on the edge of Addison). I am allowed to drive and may be able to work out a " meet you half-way" thing, as long as you don't live in Odessa or somesuch.
· Any items not given away will be sold in local forums and money donated to DFWAPC.
· I have the right to amend the rules in case I left something out (I'll be fair to all)
· Existing member WRabbit is definitely not eligible for this drawing, even with a membership renewal (but he can do a membership renewal anyway)
Bonus! Each new member will receive a free container of Wardley cichlid flakes or pellets. (Limited to available stock).
If you've joined or renewed prior to this message and during the month of March 2011, please bring a copy of your paypal receipt for verification. If paid by check or lost your Paypal receipt, please send me a PM on either Aquatic Plant Central or DFW Fishbox and I will contact the person who handles club memberships for verification. My screen name is the same on both.
-======================-
You may ask yourself, what is the purpose of the DFW Aquatic Plant Club and what is our mission? The following mission statement is from our website…
The DFW Aquatic Plant Club is an organization comprised of individuals with an interest in the propagation of aquatic plants. Experience levels within our club range from the novice to the advanced hobbyist. Our membership is not confined to the geographical area of Dallas-Fort Worth. We have active participating members from all across Texas and the United States. We are hobbyists who are interested in naturally planted aquariums for the benefit of the fauna, flora, and keeper of such aquariums.
Our Mission is to educate hobbyists and to promote planted aquariums through presentations, speaking engagements, and monthly meetings where topics related to planted aquaria are discussed.
It has always been thought that maintaining a naturally planted aquarium is difficult. However, through the exchange of ideas and information, we believe that maintaining a planted aquarium is both relatively easy and rewarding. In addition, we hope that the hobbyist gains a greater knowledge and appreciation of the hobby in general. At the monthly meetings, we will discuss such topics such as lighting, CO2 and chemical fertilization, substrates, plant species, and other topics about maintaining a planted tank. We also bring prominent speakers to Dallas-Fort Worth to present special topics on planted tanks. So, come and join us for one of our monthly meetings!
-===========-
Did I forget to mention the FREE PLANTS available at each meeting? Our plants grow so well we bring our extras and trimmings to meetings to share with others. Attendance is free and there is no obligation to join (unless you want to be eligible for the drawing). We also have snacks, socializing, occasional free gifts/product samples, speakers, tours, and an occasional comedy routine (note: Niko won't be able to attend this meeting).
Wait! There's more! During this meeting we will have some sort of a tour/explanation on how the store filtration system works, how they do massive water changes, what their plans are for the area the gigantic tank once occupied, learn about some of the more memorable aquariums they've designed/built, what plants they have available to special order for our next meeting we hold there (several months down the road <- Is that a song?), and what's in their mysterious back room/warehouse (It's a great place to hang out).
Finally, you'll get to meet the person who came up with the idea of holding a drawing in order to thin his herd of Endlers , Roselines, and various aquarium-related items . You know how it works… Clean a little out, buy a lot more. J
DFWAPC membership is $20 per year. However, you don't have to be a member to attend meetings. I received $20-$30 worth of free plants from other members the first meeting I attended, which more than justified me paying for a membership the next day. The next meeting I picked up another $20-$30 worth. I didn't renew my membership because of this, but I thought about doing so. I know I'll be tempted to renew after this meeting because I will once again grab a bag or so of free plants…. This reminds me.. Does anyone have any Eriocaulons to share? If so, please bring them to the meeting. I could use about 4-5.
You can use the links at the bottom of this post to join DFWAPC (by check in US mail or online via Paypal). In addition, you can join or renew at the meeting using cash, check, silver, gold, platinum, or almost anything of marketable value (I trade for Eheims).
I look forward to seeing everyone there, especially ALL new members joining our ranks.
Meeting location and time:Sunday, March 20th
1:30pm until 4:00 or so..
Fish Gallery Dallas
6955 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, Texas
214-373-FISH (3474)
Jim
PS: The meeting is at FISH GALLERY! Bring your debit card!!!
PPS: If this drawing thing works I plan on doing it again next month with different prizes.
Link to DFW Aquatic Plant Club website
Link to Join DFWAPC ($20) - Paypal Accepted
Random link Jim selected.
Memory is the SECOND thing to go as we age…. For some reason I can't remember the FIRST.