* Dec. POTM * OVERLOAD ALERT *

[Gr8KarmaSF]

I recently called upon all ray owners to enter pictures into the POTM contest since we have yet to see a ray picture win!

Given the great pictures this month, will this be the month of the ray?

Ray Owners vs. Fish Owners Thread (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103792)

:asianarow:tropicalf:shark: VS :stingray::stingray::stingray:


Let the voting begin!

:popcorn:

1. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=144409&stc=1&d=1194901734

2. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=144408&stc=1&d=1194901734

3. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=144405&stc=1&d=1194901734

4. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=144403&stc=1&d=1194901734

5. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=144411&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1194901734

6. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=144410&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1194901734

7. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=144407&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1194901734

8. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=144406&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1194901734

9. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=144404&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1194901734

10. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=145966&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195428372

11. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=145967&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195428372

12. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=145968&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195428372

13. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=145969&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195428372

14. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=145971&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195428372

15. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=145970&stc=1&d=1195428372

16. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146358&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195535430

17. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146356&stc=1&d=1195535430

18. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146360&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195535430

19. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146359&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195535430

20. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146528&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195610783

21. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146529&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195610783

22. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146530&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195610783

23. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146531&stc=1&d=1195610783

24. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146977&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195766706

25. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146976&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195766706

26. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146975&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195766706

27. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146974&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1195766706

28. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148413&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1196228223

29. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148414&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1196228223

30. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148415&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1196228223

31. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148419&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1196228223

32. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148418&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1196228223

33. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148416&stc=1&d=1196228223

34. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148417&stc=1&d=1196228223

35. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148678&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1196313646

36. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148679&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1196313646

37. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=149076&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1196464665

38. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=149078&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1196464665

39. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=149079&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1196464665

40. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=149080&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1196464665

41. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=149074&stc=1&d=1196464665

42. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=149075&stc=1&d=1196464665

43. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=149077&stc=1&d=1196464665

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Just a quick thank you to EVERYBODY who entered!!!

One of the hardest POTM contests yet...

Take your time voting, and good luck to all.

[hurricane_redbone]

wow there r some great pics here... makes it hard to decide if the fish are just beautiful or if the photography is good...

[ZOO YORK 207]

Great pics everyone! But in the end I voted for the Cichla yawning.

[blahblab]

was that stingray trying to eat that gar?o.o

[Edwin]

my fav is 6,9,and 24

but i choose 6

[cichlid savage]

I have too many choices:nilly:

[Bderick67]

Lots of great pics, sorry ray lovers but I think that the pic of the gar(#19) will win this month:D

[loach43]

Wow, can't decide. All I know is that I want that blk gst knife. Looks like a biggun!

[FishyFry]

At this rate, we're going to have to have another contest to break the ties! I like a few of them uin particular and can't choose just one!

[jonahonah]

love lots but no votes for mine?

[Gr8KarmaSF]

love lots but no votes for mine?

its early, give it some time.:)

[Fish_are_fishfood]

Great pic everyone!, I love 19, ha

[BichirAddict]

Wow best POTM contest at least since I joined voted for mine thou.

[Cdog]

#9 is awesome w/ all the discus and live plants, but really hard to vote? Great photos.

[japes]

Wow, bunch of great photographs there.

Vote for the baby Firemouth!

[green_fox]

i didnt get in :(

[Loulou]

The Clown Loaches are cute! :)

[Tongue33]

24 Is Pimpin!!!!

[Mystix212]

32 Due to the rarity of the shot, the angle and face of the fish.

[mshuangchao]

40 looks sharp and has a perfect light effect!
Guess it will be hard for we ray owners to win...Awhhh man...

[toehead11183]

what is #24

[oceanobsession289]

#24 is a Giant Isopod. Their pretty sweet!

[darthbravo]

Voted for #24! I love giant Isopods!

Kinda funny how many people entered Aros, kinda hoping to win by default.

[plausible]

am i the only shrimp keeper here?:redface:

[Gr8KarmaSF]

vote bump!

[Bderick67]

40 looks sharp and has a perfect light effect!
Guess it will be hard for we ray owners to win...Awhhh man...

I agree, love the look of #40, tough decision though, probably will go with 40

[AquataHolic420]

Alot of nice photos, and ALOT of entries this month.

BUMP

[Gr8KarmaSF]

* bump *

[Tongue33]

am i the only shrimp keeper here?:redface:

Yes :D:ROFL::ROFL:

It's monster not shrimps :D
Just kiddin :)

[danny]

wow its a hard one this month,but for me its got to be 24,stuning

[Red Devil]

#40 has the look..just something really very special about it..but omg there are some awesome pics this month.

[rastasega]

not voting yet.

torn between 21 and 40.

argh!

[MCHRKiller]

I must give special props to 3, 9, 13. But I think its #13 for me...thats probably one of the best FH ive ever seen.

[plausible]

43 looks massive! what catfish is that?

[n0zqh]

Can anyone guess where my vote went?

[Onion01]

24 got my vote. Looked like some movie alien

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Can anyone guess where my vote went?


19? :D

[Gr8KarmaSF]

i wonder if my bumps help get votes?...lol

[Bderick67]

Went with 40, I can't believe there aren't more votes for 40 though.

[jombi21]

This is going to take me all month to pick a favorite. Great pics. I am glad you all entered them.

[mshuangchao]

#40 deserves more... really, the guy must be a pro!

[L Aquatics]

43 looks massive! what catfish is that?

Pterodoras granulosus

I only have 3 votes lol

[plausible]

can i vote if im taking part in POTM?:D

[calisucks]

A lot of nice looking pictures! Hard decision...

[Gr8KarmaSF]

can i vote if im taking part in POTM?:D

yes
:D

[voss345]

what exactly is # 24?

[Tongue33]

Bump :)

[Renteria]

i couldnt resist #36, i just love jags too much and it looked like a miniature of Ralleysmans Jag. btw Does anyone know what type of polpterus is in photo # 25

[JESToner]

the bichir in #25 is a polypterus palmas polli

[mshuangchao]

I can't believe it, I actually got 6 votes for my crappy pic! A record high for me! Improving...

[Zoodiver]

what exactly is # 24?

Deep water isopod (Natatolana borealis). They are scavengers that live in the dark, cold depths of the ocean.

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Deep water isopod (Natatolana borealis). They are scavengers that live in the dark, cold depths of the ocean.


We need a object next to it for size reference!!!

Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, please!!! :D

[Zoodiver]

Between the size of your hand and your head.
Here's a small one I found on google:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/2006/07/060710164527.jpg

[Gr8KarmaSF]

ummmmm looks like it might be good broiled with some lemon and butter???

lol

[Onion01]

where did the person take that picture though?

[Zoodiver]

I would assume he's keeping them :D

[Onion01]

yeah, but where would you even go to buy one? I thought those all died once they hit the surface

[Death Pony]

#19 is way too funny!!!!!!! Wonder what is going through that poor gar's mind? "What did I do to deserve this?!"

[Gr8KarmaSF]

vote bump

[Zoodiver]

yeah, but where would you even go to buy one? I thought those all died once they hit the surface


Dynasty Marine out of Marathon, FL has them right now. A few other wholesalers will get them if you have enough pull.

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Dynasty Marine out of Marathon, FL has them right now. A few other wholesalers will get them if you have enough pull.

How difficult would they be to keep?

[Zoodiver]

They are a pain. Keeping water between upper 30's to mid 40's takes large chiller. Lighting can only be minimal. To ad to that, the worst part is getting them to eat. They are scavengers who won't just go up and grab food. You can imagine what happens to your water quality when you start leaving food in there to decompose for them.

[garretts]

awesome pics!

[deacon]

WOW !!! they are all great pics .

[aquariumguy2300]

Number 19 was hilarious, but sick at the same time. Poor gar; being plastered to the wall by a stingray. LOL.

[stumac]

lots of qualtiy pics

[Gr8KarmaSF]

bump

[ScullCraca]

I think this isn't a bad pic for my first time ever. I am New to this site and didn't know where to submit my photo.

[deacon]

all very nice but i gotta go with #6 , that fish has an awsome color .

[Tongue33]

BUMP!!!!

[Gr8KarmaSF]

break the tie bump!

[dr_sudz]

I find it crazy that people always vote for the Asian aro just because its a clear shot, that picture has no life! It is clean and a nice looking fish, but 29 looks unique and amazing! I hope 29 wins.

[headbanger_jib]

really liked 21,25,42
but 21 gets the vote

[Bderick67]

I find it crazy that people always vote for the Asian aro just because its a clear shot, that picture has no life! It is clean and a nice looking fish, but 29 looks unique and amazing! I hope 29 wins.

:ROFL: here come the "Why do aros always win" comments

[Gr8KarmaSF]

6, 19, 24 seem to be in a race!

19 makes me laugh...something a fish pic rarely does!

[_Sushi_]

Just vote for the dang pics, and don't complain about the fish that are in them!!

If you don't like that fish, don't vote, and I think only 1 aro has won POTM since I've joined....if any!!

That Isopod is AWESOME!! There's a pic of one on www.icanhascheezburger.com (http://www.icanhascheezburger.com)
How much do they usually run, and what sort of space do the beasties need?

BTW, super-excited to see a piranha this month!!

Keep on snapping, P board!!

[davo]

damn... can't we have more than 1 vote... lots of good ones this time.

[garretts]

27 is my new fav!!

[Gr8KarmaSF]

to the top!!!

[~THEO~]

Awesome photos! but what the hell is #24...? I've never seen one of those in my life!

[arkmann]

37 is the best in my opinion.

[Zoodiver]

Awesome photos! but what the hell is #24...? I've never seen one of those in my life!


Deep water isopod (Natatolana borealis). They are scavengers that live in the dark, cold depths of the ocean.

;)

[jonahonah]

I have 8 votes!!!!!!!

[rook45]

37 is a great photo...but if i was picking the best fish i would have to go with 6.

[davo]

37 is a great photo...but if i was picking the best fish i would have to go with 6.

good thing it's a photo comp. not a which is the best creature ;)

[rook45]

good thing it's a photo comp. not a which is the best creature ;)

yeah i know...but you know some people still vote for the best fish or creature

[davo]

some might say that is why there have been so many arowana winners in the past... :lipsseale :banhim:

[Gr8KarmaSF]

some might say that is why there have been so many arowana winners in the past... :lipsseale :banhim:


:wall:

[Bderick67]

some might say that is why there have been so many arowana winners in the past... :lipsseale :banhim:

:wall:

:ROFL: :asianarow:thumbsup: :D

[BichirAddict]

Its all tied up between 6 and 24 with 34 votes each.

[Gr8KarmaSF]

bumper baby

[turkeyboy85]

go number 24! I think its a better pic, I mean dont get be wrong #6 IS a nice fish but... its just the fish ...

[Aesop]

Two people voted for mine? This forum has the best liars! I love you guys.

(A lot of REALLY good pictures!)

[Bderick67]

this looks to be the closest vote we have had yet.

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Still a very close race!!!

[cookiemonster]

Hey! Somebody other than me voted for my picture! cool.

[Pulcher]

SIX

[Nic]

i just seriously cant pick one congrats to the winner

[I_Luv_Cichlids]

hmmm i broke the tie between six and 24... six is just an awesome pic great color, great fish, i love it

[Tongue33]

hmmm i broke the tie between six and 24... six is just an awesome pic great color, great fish, i love it


OH man!!! Now you went and done it!!!You dirty rat!!:banhim::banher:;)

Just kiddin :)

[Lupin]

No. 9 simply looks gorgeous.:)

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Still VERY close!!!

[Gr8KarmaSF]

bump

[Bderick67]

Every body better vote soon cause this is nearing the end. Heck of a close one for these two great pics.

[Aquaman_95]

Just a quick thank you to EVERYBODY who entered!!!

One of the hardest POTM contests yet...

Take your time voting, and good luck to all. I enter EVERY month but I NEVER make it!

[japes]

really liked 21,25,42
but 21 gets the vote

'8D' Firemouth

[bigspizz]

When is the vote deadline....?

[Bderick67]

better vote soon...

[Monica]

Nr 6 is my choice!

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Last day and its still a tie!!!

Perhaps we will have a tie breaker poll???

[Bderick67]

Can I change my vote:grinno:

I think if this close we should get a tiebreaker vote even if not tied.:popcorn:

[Gr8KarmaSF]

I enter EVERY month but I NEVER make it!

Perhaps you are sending it in incorrectly?

Within the subject line do you put "POTM - Aquaman_95"??

[stotty]

We got more and they get better every month

[bigspizz]

No tie now :)

[Bderick67]

No tie now :)

This is why I want to change my vote:naughty:

[Gr8KarmaSF]

TIE!!!!

New voting poll to be opened tomorrow....

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Tie breaker poll

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109394