BettaObsessed Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Last time I bought plants I spent $60 and now 3 or 4 weeks later I have a few sticks to show for it. The only ones that survived were the ones I put in with my goldfish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 HWere do you buy them from? If you get them from a lfs they may be selling you terrestrials that last a moth or so before rotting. I will probably have some spare plants in a few weeks if you want I can send you some for teh prie of shipping :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 There's a big difference between aquatic plants and wetlands and true aquarium plants... very few know much about them unless they've actually kept planted aquariums... great to know your landscape architect knows quite a bit about planted aquariums..... will be interesting to get feedback from them..... Why don't you ask Dave from AquaGreen or someone who actually grows and propagates aquarium plants.... or even someone who keeps a good range of aquarium plants and is an international Betta judge..... I like the idea of keeping the tank to Bettas as they are the dominant species of the forum but I allowing killifish or guppies or dwarf cichlids etc would open it up to everyone who doesn't have Bettas too which is a good idea..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) Hey bettaobsesd go to the sit I sujested he will give you all the help you need and he has plants no longer in voge one of his aim is to stop plants from disapering from the aquarium sceen like keeping a gene pool. Cheers Les Edited April 19, 2011 by les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Wayne, Thanks for the suggestion, I'll wait to see how the 3 judges that I've invited come back - some may just not have time (Yes, I've asked someone) Dave will be in the next batch of emails if I get any "no"s from this lot. I'm hoping for judges that can give different perspectives such as Design/Layout/Creativity, Lighting and practical Aquascaping such as appropriate placement of plants/props, Alternative uses of materials and the actual plant health and species appreciation... Just a comment too for all those non-aquascape-arians, don't worry, I'm not really much of an expert in planted tanks either! No need for serious $$ investment in this comp - I'm probably going to be looking at some uses of bare-bottom-tank design, and some pretty unusual uses of props... so it's just a fun way to show off our ideas, and how beautifully our fish live! Those who know more about the substrates, plants, designs and proper scaping will be sure to lend a hand and offer advice! -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Ness, I take it that at some point the photos of everyones entries will be posted for us all to ohh and ahh over I personally can't wait to see some of the ideas everyone has come up with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Confirmed Judge #1 Doug White from Aqueus (St Kilda) Big thanks to Doug for offering his time and advice.... No bribes taken! However any inspiration / advice / plant supply can be directed to their retail store in St Kilda. @ Jarrod: As with all competitions, once all the entries are in (may 22nd) I will post up the entries, and we can spend 7 days ohh-ing and ahh-ing over the L33t Skillz... and celebrate the winners on the 29th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Following up Les's suggestion, this is a great website to help with tips and tricks on purchasing plants from aquariums... Some hot tips on the philosophy of photographing your tank - with explanatory images! Interesting Threads on techniques for shooting your tank -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Hi Ness When I try to access techniques for shooting your tanks the words come up as squares with numbers in them what can I do to read the site? Photographing your tank is briliant as you know I am not the best photografer so I will definatly be trying these technics Thanks Ness Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 I think becuase it is in another language and your computer doesnt have the font is why you are getting squares, there is a little green button on the right ENG which will translate the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Or use Google Chrome as your browser and let Google translate. OMG sooooooo funny! Still completely gobbledygook might as well still be in Chinese. LOL I suppose if you really, really want to know what they're on about, use the ENG button. I just looked at the pictures. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Thanks guys didnt see the button I should realy where my glass's Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted April 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Sorry Les, That was a bit silly - I just assumed everyone's browser changed it into english... Don't fret, there's plenty of photography tips - I'm still trying to locate the one that says you should photograph a well lit tank in a dark room - this way you don't get the reflections of the rest of the room on the glass. Anyone with good suggestions of photography links (or tips) please add them to this thread I'd also like to add, we have confirmed Doug White from Aqueus (St Kilda) as a judge, along with someone Mattherson of LFS (QLD) ...third and final judge TBA -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Did I read correctly that the fish in the tank entered doesn' have to be a Betta? NannaJo B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Nanna Jo, that's right.... You don't have to put betta in the tank, just ANY OLD FISH will do (to prove it's fish-safe) I thought it might broaden the horizon for entries, just cos I'm a betta nerd dosen't mean all the good aquascapers out there are too! -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Well thank the lord for that because I have just this minute put our Red boy back in QT. My Mum thought his water level looked a little low yesterday so she gave the tank a top up. She did everything right bar using water from the purifier so he now has fungus on his tail again...pooh,bum knickers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 FlameDragon, Sorry to hear that. Pressure's off the little betta boy, you can let some of your other beauties shine! -Exactly one month to go! Woooo I'm hoping I can nab some bargains at the ASV Auction next weekend.... hahahah I'm cheating and buying the green in my tanks!! (Naughty snails just love eating all my lush) -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 ENTRIES IN 4 DAYS Class 1: Small Aquascape (under 9 litres) Class 2: Large Aquascape (over 9 litres) Class 3: Novelty (any size novelty/themed/quirky use fish tank, must be safe for fish and able to be used as display tank) Note: The tank must contain a betta of any description, and be made visible in the photo. How to enter: email your best photo to melbourne.betta@gmail.com, and include the following Ausaqua username A title of the artwork/tank/scape Contact email address Note only one entry per person, each person can enter all 3 classes. GET BUSY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Ahhh no, my tank looks horrid at the moment will have to do a quickie rescape to see If I can make it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Oh and didn't you say before the fish didn't have to be bettas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 whoops thanks for the reminder i had forgotten !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlz0r Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I'M GOING TO ENTER!! once I get around to take a decent picture...I'm going to enter once i get around to taking a decent picture that is... and re planting my tank.. -__- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Haha, oops!! I thought I still had time to take a pic tomorrow. Then I saw the date. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 You can't wriggle out that easily Yan. I don't think the deadline is super strict. Get ya camera out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Oh no, can I enter around noon ish, forgot to put my entries in. I finish work at 11 and then walk home pppplllllleeeeeaaaaaassseeeeee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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