Topics and projects

[Fireworm]

We need ideas for monthly topics and or projects to do or have at the monthly meetings. If you have any ideas at all, no matter how big or small you think it may be, please speak up and let us know. If you want to post on here, great, if you would rather email your suggestion that works to. If you just have questions about somthing in the hobby, let us know so as a club we can help you, and possibly save you money, heartache, and time... we have all been beginners at one time or another, and we all have different experiences in the hobby.

 

[Fireworm]

Here is a link that I started on our club site, if you can't see it please let me know.

http://www.fwmas.org/index.php/forum

It is the club business forum

 

[Sirhog66]

can't see it.

 

[Jade]

How about a DEMO on how to properly bond acrylic. I think more people would try building sumps and other things if they had a little "How To" and could see it in person. I know I would.

Maybe also if anyone has built a glass tank, and could show the steps to silicone the glass pieces together the correct way..

What do you think?????

Chris

 

[dad1st]

Hum, maybe that would be great!

 

[mojo~]

I actually brought that up and am planning on doing a demo at my meeting in december. I am hoping to have a bunch of little pieces so everyone can try it themselves.

 

[Jade]

Thats a great idea mojo. Thanks. I'm sure that will help alot of people.
Chris

 

[kevantheman35]

that sounds fun, fragging tutorials are always fun too

 

[Fireworm]

We did a frag demo last year at Robs house, but I am sure we can do another one at some point in time for sure.

 

[Fireworm]

We have a topic for this months meeting now. We are going to talk about dsoing your tank to get better results. Vodka is a big one, good for the tank, and I like it to....

 

[LOVETHISHOBBY]

We can do another frag demo in Jan. If we can find a good deal on magnets, maybe we can build some frag racks too.

 

[Fireworm]

That would be great. I will start looking for the manets, but if anyone has a link that is better, let me know

 

[JCR's Reef]

Neodymium (sp?) magnets are the best. I think I ordered mine from K&M magnets? awhile ago.

 

[JCR's Reef]

I'll try to put a list together of the things I think of while I'm homework, or sitting in class, ect...
One of the things I would like to try is some DIY rock, from making frag disc to some nice sized dispaly pieces. I was going to do this last year for my tank but then found an awsome deal on 100#'s of LR. I would still like to try it though for the sake of frags blending in with LR instead of standing out like a sore thumb.

 

[Fireworm]

Thats great. We can do that at some point in time as well

 

[kevantheman35]

awesome ideas. frag racks and rock work would be great!

 

[Fireworm]

Neodymium (sp?) magnets are the best. I think I ordered mine from K&M magnets? awhile ago.

Did you just order the plastic coated ones then I assume?

 

[JCR's Reef]

Yes, they are sealed magnets.

 

[hoaglanddiver]

LOL... I think all subjects mentioned are fantastic... This newbie has heard of vodka dosing, but doesnt know anything about it... No idea what a frag magnet is... and can't wait to learn about bonding acrylic (though I can't make the Dec mtg).

 

[LornaS]

I think the acrylic workshop will be great.....It would be a good idea to let us all know where to buy it too.....

I would love to do one in the spring on making rock out of cement.....

I can always do food again at my meeting in the spring....we could take orders for food and people can then have something to take home afterwards.