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SharkBait
10-03-2005, 5:31 PM
My suggestion for next raffle is a large Royal Panaque OR a Parapteronotus hasemani (formerly Apteronotus anas(Duck Knife)here is picture of a Parapteronotus hasemani
unknownuza13
10-03-2005, 5:39 PM
how rare are those duck knives.. I saw one last weekend at a fish store in the same tank with a tiger ray.. Not a big tank either probably a 55 gallon.. The tip of the knife's tail was all chewed up and I actually saw the ray bite him while I was there..
Apocalypse
10-03-2005, 5:45 PM
That would make a nice addition to any aquarium. Good suggestion.
SharkBait
10-03-2005, 6:19 PM
Aquatechnics has one for 100.00 and they are rare and get B I G that is where i got the one picture.
joeytoe
10-03-2005, 6:30 PM
Looks like a really great fish, Ive never seen one before. Good choice.
FlammingWoodChuck
10-03-2005, 6:54 PM
good sugestion. But if they get B I G then not all members would be able to accomidate. Im starting to go with Peanut_Power's i dea of a pike raffle. Or some1 elses suggestion about some tank equipment like a filter or sumthing like that
SharkBait
10-03-2005, 6:58 PM
max size is 40 cm TL and are one of the slowest growers of the knife species.
fishnthings
10-03-2005, 7:28 PM
i think pikes, filters or rays/plecos would all be awesome! (nothing to HUGE)
SharkBait
10-03-2005, 8:01 PM
Bump
Peanut_Power
10-04-2005, 5:33 PM
Definately on the pikes!! Right now is about the best time!! I mean shoot...EVERYONE is gettin in pikes! Rapps has TONS!! :D
Tainted Glory
10-04-2005, 9:59 PM
Eh...not my thing.
Pikes are awesome!!!...but why do i care?:P haha
Yeah go for some pikes, knife fish arent really my....i dunno i just dont like 'em lol
RockyGoldy
10-04-2005, 10:11 PM
This fish is a rare sight in Sgp...
But I have seen an albino one in one Magazine before... :drool:
IoStrisciare
10-04-2005, 10:14 PM
I would rather go with a dragon knife or an alterante coloration flash zebra knife.
oscar1
10-04-2005, 11:16 PM
they are friggin kul looking
AngelicGreenTerror
10-06-2005, 11:56 PM
Why not a raffle for probably Altum Angelfish? Or a new tank around 40 gallons?
Mourinho18
10-07-2005, 12:01 AM
think 40 gallons is a wee bit small for monster fish :D
FlammingWoodChuck
10-07-2005, 12:03 AM
Y not just raffle of a SH and call it a "wolf fish" :naughty: :naughty: :grinyes:
rweedon
10-07-2005, 12:05 AM
PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS! PLEASE GOD LARGE PLECOS!
Mourinho18
10-07-2005, 12:08 AM
doubt it'll be a pleco. just make it a canister filter or wet/dry. I'm sure whatever they pick, it'll be awesome and I probably won't win it :grinyes:
blacktip
10-07-2005, 12:44 AM
It surprises me how much everyone is concerned about the next raffle. While I think it is great that they have these raffles, there is a lot more to this site than just the raffles. Whatever they decide to give away next, if anything, we should all be happy just to have the opportunity to participate.
HarleyK
10-07-2005, 4:41 PM
Howdy,
I just think they should take their time and give me the chance to reach the magic 100 posts threshold :D
HarleyK
Mourinho18
10-07-2005, 4:45 PM
Howdy,
I just think they should take their time and give me the chance to reach the magic 100 posts threshold :D
HarleyK
:ROFL: , :thumbsup:
softturtle
10-07-2005, 4:50 PM
CRENICICHLA!!! DWARF SPECIES!!!
freeform
10-08-2005, 11:43 AM
RAYS... RAYS... RAYS...
FlammingWoodChuck
10-08-2005, 12:04 PM
It surprises me how much everyone is concerned about the next raffle. While I think it is great that they have these raffles, there is a lot more to this site than just the raffles. Whatever they decide to give away next, if anything, we should all be happy just to have the opportunity to participate.
We are not telling them what to do. Just making sugestions for when ever they do the next raffle.
seighten
10-08-2005, 12:34 PM
i agree with the comments about the usefullness of this site besides freebies...but, i also feel that the raffle thing (with the post-count requirement) is a good way to "reward" those who are frequent users and do disseminate valuable info here...
i second the altum angels idea for consoderation, for the record....
Peanut_Power
10-09-2005, 11:30 AM
A raffle this month would be pimp....lol...how about two raffles?! LOL! A reallly really nice one for members over 1000 or 1500 posts...kinda like a special THANK YOU for contributin so much....and a raffle for everyone over 150 to 300 posts....
Mourinho18
10-09-2005, 11:39 AM
A raffle this month would be pimp....lol...how about two raffles?! LOL! A reallly really nice one for members over 1000 or 1500 posts...kinda like a special THANK YOU for contributin so much....and a raffle for everyone over 150 to 300 posts....
:swear: , nah. That wouldn't work. What about those like me in between. I want something nice to :(
FlammingWoodChuck
10-09-2005, 11:48 AM
ya same here. I don't wana feel left out:(
Miles
10-09-2005, 12:01 PM
On the next import, we've decided to set-aside some fish for the next raffle. Currently we are re-modeling our facility, and looking to open retail, so things are hectic. It does not look like we will be importing again until the end of this month, or the very beginning of next month, so we could likely sponsor the November raffle..
Here is a list of what I can try to get.. These are 'rare' and popular fish that pop into my head..
Tigrinus Cat(4-8")
Flash Juruense Cat(10-12")
Lince Cat (XL)
Ornate Pims (6 pcs)
Achara Cat (XL)
P. Niger (XL)
'Trachy Trachy'
Electric Eel (XL)
Swamp Eel (XL)
S.A. Lungfish (XL)
Stingrays (Many choices)
Flash Zebra Knife (6-10")
Black Ghost Knife (6-10")
Elephant-Nose Knife (?)
White Knife (No guarantees.)
Leaf Fish (6 pcs)
Rainbow Wolf
Wild Oscars (3 juvies?)
Cincta Pike Cichlids (6- Breeding Group)
Red-Neck Severums (4" Pair)
Royal Pleco (XL)
Any XL Rare Pleco
Yellow-Tail Barracuda (6")
Sabre-Tooth Tetra (6")
I would say we could do have a vote, and the top 2 could be a 'choice' system if they win.. We could also work something out where if you would like to 'trade-down' for something that is listed as less expensive, it could be no problem. This would accomodate everyones tank sizes, and preferences..
My picks would be:
MFK'ers: Motoro/Motoro Peru Stingray
Oddballers: Flash Zebra Knife
Cichlidiods: Cincta Pike (Breeding Group)
Plecofans: XL Rare Pleco/Royal Pleco
Predators: Rainbow Wolf
FlammingWoodChuck
10-09-2005, 12:11 PM
Go miles. Great slection. With rays what if they are illegal in there state and they win???
I would vote for the motoro stingray, but they are illegal in cali.
Considering that i cast my vote for XL Pleco, the tig, or Rainbow wolf.
Miles
10-09-2005, 12:29 PM
That is why we would have options :)
HarleyK
10-09-2005, 1:47 PM
On the next import, we've decided to set-aside some fish for the next raffle.
You rock, Miles :clap
Howdy,
Hoping that I'll have enough posts by then (and that Peanut-Power is being silenced :lipsseale ), here's my vote:
Flash Zebra Knife
HarleyK
My vote woud be the lungfish or the breeder pike cichlids.
Mourinho18
10-11-2005, 5:27 PM
WHat kid of wild oscars would that be miles?
Hopefully the Sao Paulo "bumblebee's". That would rock.
My vote for be for the royal or rare pleco :headbang2
Oh, and Miles rocks. Just thought i would put that out there :D
bluedempsey
10-11-2005, 8:02 PM
MFK'ers: Motoro/Motoro Peru Stingray
Oddballers: Flash Zebra Knife
Cichlidiods: Cincta Pike (Breeding Group)
Plecofans: XL Rare Pleco/Royal Pleco
Predators: Rainbow Wolf
any of those would be sweet! :headbang2
Goatilla
10-11-2005, 9:39 PM
I am going to throw my lot in with the rainbow wolf.
Peanut_Power
10-11-2005, 11:36 PM
Being silenced? :swear: ...I'll give yaz a few choice words of my own! BTW...i didn't have to say anything...it appears other peeps want pikes as well.... ;) :naughty:
I am hoping we can bring up some good sized pikes, other then C. Lucius.
There are 4 types that come out of Peruvian waters? We will see..
stingray or the tig all the way
you and waldo are great top quality guys miles! thanks
HarleyK
10-12-2005, 11:53 AM
Being silenced? :swear: ...I'll give yaz a few choice words of my own! BTW...i didn't have to say anything...it appears other peeps want pikes as well.... ;) :naughty:
Howdy,
I was referring to your brilliant suggestion (quote) "A reallly really nice one for members over 1000 or 1500 posts...kinda like a special THANK YOU for contributin so much....and a raffle for everyone over 150 to 300 posts...." . Dude, I an still trying to reach the 100 posts threshold, now you suggest 150 or even 1000 :screwy: . That's why I want you to :lipsseale Regarding your pike wish, I am very tolerant - as long as the zebra knife wins the vote :grinyes:
You know what, I figured it out: You just want to read more of my posts and encourage me to write a lot. ;) I'll try
:D :D :D :D :D :D
HarleyK
Peanut_Power
10-12-2005, 12:57 PM
You nailed it wit a hammer bro!! Reverse psychology...lol.....I was just messin....my internet crashed before i could add another post saying i was just messin...lol....
HarleyK
10-12-2005, 3:16 PM
You nailed it wit a hammer bro!! Reverse psychology...lol.....I was just messin....my internet crashed before i could add another post saying i was just messin...lol....
Fair enough ;) This is my post #100, and I am now officially awaiting my first participation in a raffle :woot: . This is a great and generous feature of this site.
HarleyK
bluedempsey
10-12-2005, 3:19 PM
Fair enough ;) This is my post #100, and I am now officially awaiting my first participation in a raffle :woot: . This is a great and generous feature of this site.
HarleyK
actually the last raffle was 150 posts ;)
HarleyK
10-12-2005, 3:58 PM
actually the last raffle was 150 posts ;)
D'oh ! :wall:
Have to keep posting have to keep posting have to keep posting have to keep posting...
Peanut_Power
10-12-2005, 11:38 PM
Way to burst his bubble there BD...lol...i could here the POP....lol....
fishnthings
10-13-2005, 1:44 AM
LMAO!!!!! :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:
yourmylunch
10-13-2005, 3:08 AM
how about some live plants or an awsome peice of driftwood
yourmylunch
10-13-2005, 3:10 AM
limmiting the posts would not be good because some people post alot of jibberish and use this as a chat site not an info and discussion site
Peanut_Power
10-13-2005, 3:44 AM
limmiting the posts would not be good because some people post alot of jibberish and use this as a chat site not an info and discussion site
Thats already been thought of...they have a spam/post whore filter that regulates how they count your posts...;). It is a good idea though, cuz then it encourages the members to take part in site and actually contribute to it...;)...kinda like a reward for those of us who actually make an effort to keep this site going.... :woot:
weve got a point here "contributing members raffle"
I LIKE THE SOUND OF THAT lol
tigrinus or some other bada@# catfish
HarleyK
10-13-2005, 10:01 AM
limmiting the posts would not be good because some people post alot of jibberish and use this as a chat site not an info and discussion site
Howdy,
That's exactly why I am only at 100. I just don't want to post crap for the sake of posting. Whereas some may still think I post crap :WHOA: ;)
HarleyK
Peanut_Power
10-13-2005, 1:33 PM
SHUT UP YOU CRAP POSTER!! LoL!! 80% of my posts are in the Cichlid Forum...;) Or the General Discussion. But i totally hear yaz bro!
Mourinho18
10-13-2005, 10:31 PM
everybody stay away from my lucky number tomorrow :D . That fluval looks pretty nice guy.
DarthAnnihl8or
10-13-2005, 10:37 PM
I know they're not Monsters but what about a Discus Raffle?
neoprodigy
10-13-2005, 10:41 PM
I know they're not Monsters but what about a Discus Raffle?
you can use the credit to buy the discus!
aquaholic
10-25-2005, 4:17 PM
common people, this is monsterfishkeeprs so we need talk about monster things
Miles seems to have a pretty good thing going I think! I dont know how about some mosnter catfishes!! or xenotilapia ochrogenys ;) ;) idk...
Mourinho18
10-25-2005, 6:15 PM
oh ash. These suggestions were for the last raffle. :D . Start up a new thread for the upcoming raffle though. :thumbsup:
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA I AM DUMB!!! =)
Mourinho18
10-25-2005, 6:20 PM
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA I AM DUMB!!! =)
thats okay, we forgive you. :grinyes:
HarleyK
10-28-2005, 11:35 AM
oh ash. These suggestions were for the last raffle. :D . Start up a new thread for the upcoming raffle though. :thumbsup:
Howdy,
You know, I think this thread could be continued. It only says "suggestion for next raffle". :D Bring 'em on, Ash!
I loved the idea of a zebra knife :drool: Sorry, I just had to bring it back up. And the best thing is: I now have enough posts to actually participate :thumbsup:
HarleyK
ps
Just to make that point: These raffles are unique and very generous. Thanks to the sponsors :woot: for letting us dream (and drool)
Fried_fish
11-10-2005, 4:53 PM
You guys are funny ... Raffle off altum angels and 40 gallons on a site thats called monstefishkeepers.com reminds me of a guy who has 20 ryukins in a 800 gallon indoor pond. How about some copper crowntail bettas? =P
neoprodigy
11-10-2005, 10:41 PM
reminds me of a guy who has 20 ryukins in a 800 gallon indoor pond.
i wonder who is that???? :ROFL: :ROFL:
MasterMing
11-11-2005, 12:34 AM
Hey thats not funny. I think ryukins are cool.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/masterming/fish032.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/masterming/fish030.jpg
Fried_fish
11-11-2005, 11:59 PM
now thats a monster setup
redwingbum19
11-13-2005, 3:34 AM
how about a free subscription to a fish magazine or a gift card to any fish related sites, or better yet see if you can get a really cool monster fish for free from one of our members who use the site to advertise or sell fish and put up a banner to their site and advertise for them if they agree. all of those could work what do you guys think? :naughty:
justwatching
11-13-2005, 3:56 AM
bumble bee grouper
DeLgAdO
11-13-2005, 5:06 PM
bumble bee grouper
how about no :ROFL:
yosoniamcool3
12-04-2005, 3:32 PM
i thank that fish tank equipment like a filter or sumthing like that would be the better thing to get
Not that any of the above suggestions are bad, or saying that the current system is flawed in any way.... Just a few suggestions.
Idea #1
How about a gift certificate to one of our online partners?
Instead of us Canadians and other internationals not being able to jump on whatever fish is offered for sale, perhaps we can get a non-transferable gift certificate to somoene that will ship internationally (like Rapps).
That way, we can get the knife, or the pike, or whatever else a person wants.
Idea #2
Perhaps offer a 'showcase' rewards package. One of the local radio stations does it here. This is how it works:
There are 6 'Showcase' prizes. There is only 1 winner, and he gets to choose 1 of 6 prizes. Line up 6 of our advertisers (or anyone else who wants to donate). Seems to work really well.
Idea #3
As for raffling it off...how about this. To make it a bit more 'fair' instead of having a time limit and making poor Ming sit on the computer all day saying 'you got it', etc., make it an activity based event.
This is all tied in with Idea 2, but can run independently..
Every member on MFK will get a 'points accouint'. How about 1 point for every post (that doesn't get deleted for abuse!). MFK will put up temporary posts with a 'password code' worth 10 pts (only good for however The Trust wants to stay online checking for - thread is then deleted). To tie our sponsors in that much more, we can have them 'hide' a password somewhere on their site and if you find it, you come back and 'PM' The Trust or Neo and they will credit your account 100 pts.
You then use the points to 'buy' your entries in raffles or perhaps even purchase items directly through MFK (though what I don't know).
Just a few ideas since we seem to be brainstorming here..
how about a free subscription to a fish magazine or a gift card to any fish related sites, or better yet see if you can get a really cool monster fish for free from one of our members who use the site to advertise or sell fish and put up a banner to their site and advertise for them if they agree. all of those could work what do you guys think? :naughty:
All these are being done, it just depends on what is being donated. So far the prizes have mainly been fish but a Fluval 404 filter was offered as well as credit with several sponsors.
rust9000
12-26-2005, 2:18 PM
RAYS...........RAYS..............RAYS....OR.....AR OWANAS.............AROWANAS
:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
cougar579
12-26-2005, 10:05 PM
Eheim 2260 would be a nice pickup. Fully loaded with bio-media as well.
rayman45
12-26-2005, 10:58 PM
LOL
need flower ray.. tiger ray.. black rays
toxicfish
12-29-2005, 2:23 PM
With my luck I would be happy to win an airstone
RockyGoldy
12-30-2005, 5:09 AM
With my luck I would be happy to win an airstone
:WHOA: a gold plated one???
DeLgAdO
12-30-2005, 5:28 AM
:WHOA: a gold plated one???
LOL!!!!!!!
Peanut_Power
01-07-2006, 3:53 AM
I think a $100 to $200 gift certificate to BigAlsOnline would be AWESOME...;)
yes definately a pike, although that duck knife is pretty awesome!
dapike1979
01-09-2006, 11:26 PM
MFK for life HAT's :headbang2
Taz2478
01-10-2006, 2:46 AM
Cincta Pike (Breeding Group)
breeding prs of whatever
I like the multichoice ideas. fish, certficate (with / without shipping), filter, pond or decore.
and sometimes a 2nd pick which would have only 1 maybe 2 choices.
hopefully I can get in on 1.
how about some large (8-10+ inches) clown loaches?
How about the start date haha, that would be something EVERYONE could benefit from :P
Probably not me though as i wont have enough posts:(
Daniel Machado
03-13-2006, 8:37 AM
:iagree:
Best regards.
Daniel.