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  1. slimbolen99

    VOTE - June 2014 POTM - Ends July 3rd.

    This month's Picture of the Month (POTM) theme is open to ALL FISH. Voting will continue until July 3rd at 11:00 PM CST. We also have a sponsor for this month, Aquatic Clarity (www.aquaticclarity.com), who is donating a $25 gift certificate to the first place finisher (U.S. only)....good luck...
  2. slimbolen99

    Keeping/Breeding Apistos in outdoor Ponds

    I tried it several years ago. One mistake I made was not having an adequate cover (screen) on the storage tubs I used -- racoons or other animals would get in there and eat the fish. Once I solved that problem, I had pretty good luck. Make sure you put your tub in the shade so it doesn't get...
  3. slimbolen99

    Accepting JUNE 2014 POTM Submissions

    This month's Picture of the Month (POTM) theme is open to ALL AQUATIC INHABITANTS. Entries will be accepted until June 21s at 11:00 PM Central Standard Time. Voting will be from June 22nd through June 30th. We also have a sponsor for this month, Aquatic Clarity (www.aquaticclarity.com), who is...
  4. slimbolen99

    VOTE - May 2014 POTM

    Congrats to Ekona on winning this month's POTM Contest! Apistogramma sp. Tefe WC male
  5. slimbolen99

    VOTE - May 2014 POTM

    Probably an element of flash / high contrast. It met my criteria -- didn't appear to be manipulated beyond the spirit of the competition. Just a couple more days to vote!
  6. slimbolen99

    VOTE - May 2014 POTM

    This month's Picture of the Month (POTM) theme is open to APISTOS ONLY. Voting will continue until May 31st at 11:00 PM CST. We also have a sponsor for this month, Aquatic Clarity (www.aquaticclarity.com), who is donating a $25 gift certificate to the first place finisher (U.S. only)....good...
  7. slimbolen99

    Accepting May 2014 POTM Submissions

    I've only received one entry this month, so far. Send 'em in. If you sent one, and have not gotten a response, I haven't gotten it. We had some email trouble earlier in the month, but we think we got it fixed. PM me if you haven't gotten a response and we'll figure something out. Brian
  8. slimbolen99

    Accepting May 2014 POTM Submissions

    This month's Picture of the Month (POTM) theme is open to APISTOS ONLY. Entries will be accepted until May 20th at 11:00 PM Central Standard Time. Voting will be from May 21st through May 31st. We also have a sponsor for this month, Aquatic Clarity (www.aquaticclarity.com), who is donating a...
  9. slimbolen99

    March POTM Tie Breaker Vote

    CONGRATS to Massimo for winning this March's POTM contest! T_M Tank: about 65x38x40.. Technic: External filter Tetra Ex 400. Heater absent. Lighting dual LED bar about 12 w . Co2 and various .. usual absent. Fauna: Trio 1M +2 F Apistogramma Borellii Pantanal A 102 F1 ( German breeder ) Six...
  10. slimbolen99

    March POTM Tie Breaker Vote

    Vote until the 20th for tie breaker. I will break a tie if there is another. 1. 105 Gallon Peruvian altum biotope 4. Borelli Tank
  11. slimbolen99

    Accepting April 2014 POTM Submissions

    This month's Picture of the Month (POTM) theme is open to APISTOS ONLY. Entries will be accepted until April 21st at 11:00 PM Central Standard Time. Voting will be from April 22nd through April 3oth. We also have a sponsor for this month, Aquatic Clarity (www.aquaticclarity.com), who is...
  12. slimbolen99

    VOTE - March 2014 POTM

    Just two more days to get your vote in. Remember, the winner (in the United States) gets a $25 gift certificate to Aquatic Clarity! Brian
  13. slimbolen99

    VOTE - March 2014 POTM

    Wow. So sorry for the delay. Things have been crazy busy with the farm and school. So, here we go. Voting will be from April 7th until April 15th for MARCH'S Picture of the Month. This month's theme was FULL TANK SHOTS. 1. 105 Gallon Peruvian altum biotope 2. 46 bow front with wild...
  14. slimbolen99

    Accepting March 2014 POTM Submissions

    Just two more days to get your submission in...there's still room for yours...yes, YOURS! :)
  15. slimbolen99

    Accepting March 2014 POTM Submissions

    Let me also clarify, the prize is for US residents only. Sorry for leaving that out.
  16. slimbolen99

    Accepting March 2014 POTM Submissions

    As an added incentive, Jeff Michels with Aquatic Clarity (www.aquaticclarity.com) is providing a prize for this month's contest winner... The winner will receive $20 of product credit toward an order, not including shipping costs. Good toward fish and drygoods at www.aquaticclarity.com ...
  17. slimbolen99

    Accepting March 2014 POTM Submissions

    This month's Picture of the Month (POTM) theme is FULL TANK SHOTS. Entries will be accepted until March 20th at 11:00 PM Central Standard Time. Please EMAIL your entry to [email protected] ; be sure to include your username, a brief description of the tank -- and a link to your build...
  18. slimbolen99

    Water Mystery

    If your test kit is 4-5 years old, you should seriously consider replacing it; I'm no chemist either, but after about a year I start getting results on my liquid test kits that don't match reality.
  19. slimbolen99

    No February POTM - Prepare for March!

    Due to too much snow, too much homework, and not enough sleep, I wasn't able to put together this month's POTM contest. However, you can begin preparing for March's contest; which will have a theme of Full Tank Setup. A slight adjustment to the rules will mean you can use the same tank and...
  20. slimbolen99

    VOTE - January 2014 Picture of the Month

    Four days remaining to cast your vote.
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