supasi Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Today we went and saw tanks from our Feilding member Aquaplod, and Bulls members Ryanjury and Bilbo. We started in Feilding where Aquaplod had a huge 8 foot African Cichlid tank. The tank is so big that there is an electric hoist to lift the lid on and off for maintainance. We were treated to coffee and sausage rolls and cake while we sat back and viewed the tanks. Phoenix44 Admiring Aquaplods 8 footer Demonstration of the hoist Bronze Dragon posing beside the community tank The pond We then headed to Bulls to visit Bilbo and his fishroom. The room was not big enough for all so we waited our turn. In pic from left, P44, Aquila, Bronze Dragon and Bilbo P44 with his head in the way. Looking at Bilbo's Apisto's BBS Hatchery Next we went to Ryanjury's place to look at his large collection of African Cichlids and other various fish. Ryans fishroom was almost bursting at the seams with tanks Ryan Holding his Daughter and discussing something with P44 Tropheus Mixed African Tank Oscars A pair of wild Kribs, Mother on wrigglers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Very cool, thanks for sharing Supasi......wish we had a club up here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Any of you other who were there who took photos, please post them up. Have you thought of starting one Carlos? Ours isnt so much a club, rather a group of fish geeks who meet once a month. Very informal but its fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 looks like a good day some nice tanks on show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Nice pics Simon, thanks to everyone that came today sorry about all the disasters lol Correction Simon Jills tank is 8ft, it is 8 x 3 x 2ft I think Kash took a few more pics.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Nice pics Simon, thanks to everyone that came today sorry about all the disasters lol Correction Simon Jills tank is 8ft, it is 8 x 3 x 2ft I think Kash took a few more pics.. Opps, Ill edit the original now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 next time i spend more time making my hair. its totally worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 nice tanks people 8) are those dubs yours ryan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 yeah those are his. The pulley above Jill's 8x3widex2 tank is pretty cool. The lid is attached to it, and you push a button and the lid gets lifted up. push another button and the lid comes back down again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 next time i spend more time making my hair. its totally worth it You did seem to end up in an awful lot of photos there Kash? And yep they are my Dubs, funny how he managed to get a pic of all of the tropheus in the tank but miss the shellies.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 And yep they are my Dubs, funny how he managed to get a pic of all of the tropheus in the tank but miss the shellies.. Thats because the Tropheus came to the camera and the Shellies hid from it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jennifer Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Awesome, thanks so much for sharing guys. It looks like a fantastic day looking at some great tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Great photos! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Great photos! Thanks for sharing! Thanks, and was good to finally meet you in person. Thanks for making the journey up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Thanks, and was good to finally meet you in person. Thanks for making the journey up I have to second that Thanks for coming and it was good to put another name to a face.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelz Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 What a cool trip and way to meet people... thanks heaps to those who let us invade their houses. What a lot of lovely people you all are and very keen to share your knowledge with me and others... Special thanks to Bilbo for the girl BN... she's settled in already!! Taken over the boys log actually. Hehe. How often do those tank visits happen guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 next month is an important and what we hope to be a crucial meeting in palmerston north. the month after that is the tank crawl in palmerston north and surrounding (perhaps) then meeting in palmy, month after; then tank crawl in wellington the following month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Yeah so far the tank crawls haven't happened that often mainly because we are only just starting out as a club but we hope to make them more regular as we get more sorted Anyone is always welcome to visit here if they are coming through Bulls though.. Jelz glad you found a female bristlenose I had one here for you too but you disappeared lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelz Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Hiya Ryan, I did say bye, we had to get back as I had work... Would much rather of stayed and socialised with you guys but gotta pay for all these fish somehow I can still take her off your hands if you like? I'm sure the boy wouldn't mind having a Harem like Bilbo's boy has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Thanks Ryan and Simon. It was great meeting you guys and everyone else as well. Saw some really cool setups! Inspires me for the future Till next time! I have to second that Thanks for coming and it was good to put another name to a face.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Great pics! Looks like you all had a good time. Next time you take photos, suggest to those in front that they shift, duck, suck in the gut, move the bum, lean left or whatever etc etc etc :lol: What was the little guy near the pond? He looks like he is sitting on a can but I don't think he is a gnome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks to all those that opened their homes to us. There were some very nice tanks and some very nice dogs/birds for us to play with. I was very impressed by all the tanks we had the pleasure to see and will be embarrassed when you all come to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 No need for embarrassment. Look at it as a boost to the enthusiasm and creativity. You now have time to perk yours up a bit (if they really need it) before they visit. Nobody seems to think their tank is worthy of viewing, which is a shame as there is nothing wrong with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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