Washington, or NW meet(s) discussion

[WyldFya]

I'd really like to have a get together, where we can all meet, and hang out. Feedback guys and gals? Trust? Meiling?

[ProblEmZ]

Hey i'm in Washington State!

[ewurm]

How far is that from MN?

[WyldFya]

Lets try to get this together. Trust, I hope you find this soon.

[WyldFya]

How far is that from MN?
Hey if you wanna jump over, and hang out, that would be cool too.

[Caveman]

I am in WA state as well, near the beach. I think it would be cool to me up. Maybe we can go tour a shop or something. I know The Trust will go if fish are involved. Where in WA is everybody? I am in Hoquiam.

[The TRUST]

The TRUST checking in!

Well there are a few ideas of what we can do.

We can do a LFS trip thing but the problem with the Seattle Area is that good decent LFS are spread far and wide, most of the cool ones that carry rare or monster fish are located in Chinatown but aside from that everything else is spread out. I know some of you may be interested in this but for me I will just be happy meeting members. I got to Chinatown almost daily cause I work walking distance from there. Don't expect to see anything too cool. I usually buy my fish from out of state for a reason.

Another option is to do a meet and stop by members places to check out their selection. the same problem comes up....Distance. Most of us live quite some distance from each other. Fishminded lives right by me but people like say Ted lives 30 mins from me and REC lives about ahr 15 mins away. Other members not in the Seattle Area like say Caveman who lives about 3.5 hrs away from me may pose a problem as well.

Another Option that maybe the best idea is to do meet as a fish/collecting expedition. We need to find someplace good to fish. If it is for bass and other warm water fish we can hold the meet in Eastern WA. If it's sometime in the fall we can meet for a Salmon fishing trip (I Have yet to catch one.....I'm so emabrrased). Now for Salmon there are lots of places but I usually drive down to meet with Frank (Caveman) who usually guides me close to the Olympic National forest. The area is beautiful an pristine. Another bonus to this part is that there is a lake there like no other I've seen. Fishing is so so there but what is cool about it is the collecting. Frank and I get excited catching crawdads, newts, freshwater sculpin, and stickle back that are found in this lake.

there are many ideas we can throw out for a meet. I'm open to hear what people think might be a good idea.

[Caveman]

Would be cool to do a group order from one the vendors that way we could split the shipping and possibly get a group discount. I'm down for a native fish collecting trip. The Trust is a master crawdad and newt catcher. Oldest man I have ever seen get so damn happy over a newt.:popcorn:

[The TRUST]

The Trust is a master crawdad and newt catcher. Oldest man I have ever seen get so damn happy over a newt.:popcorn:

HEY! That was supposed to be a secret!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

[Caveman]

HEY! That was supposed to be a secret!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:
Cant keep it a secret forever. Everyone should know about your mad skills. You should get your own crawdad catching show on ESPN2.

[The TRUST]

LOL!

[Wolf3101]

This sounds great as long as you hold off until my wife and I find out about her new job. If it's a go we can combine land shopping with the meet...lol

[The TRUST]

here are some pics when I met up with Frank (Caveman) in 2005. Some pics of the scenery. we were supposed to go salmon fishing but we had a drought that year so water level was next to none :( So we hit the lake and caught all that trout in just over an hour.

Check out Frank holding the fish :D

[Caveman]

Damn who is that sexy caveman looking fellow?

[WyldFya]

That took forever! There are a lot of members here that are from Washington, that have been active this year.

I like the idea of having a few meets, one for fishing, possibly in the east, and one in the west possibly for fish stores.

[m_class2g]

who has what for sale in the seattle area? im from bc and have dealt with trust before. looking for dats, rays etc. list what you guys have. i might head down since i got the invite from trust. = )

[The TRUST]

Fishing Eastern WA is better than Western WA IMO.

[The TRUST]

who has what for sale in the seattle area? im from bc and have dealt with trust before. looking for dats, rays etc. list what you guys have. i might head down since i got the invite from trust. = )

Bring Street Cypher down with u!

[WyldFya]

who has what for sale in the seattle area? im from bc and have dealt with trust before. looking for dats, rays etc. list what you guys have. i might head down since i got the invite from trust. = )
If you know more members from up there that might be interested, tell them about the thread.

[WyldFya]

I messaged over 90 people in washington, and hope to see many interested.

[AttackFish]

I'm up for it, besides going to some LFS' I need someone to go Bass fishing with this summer. :ROFL:

I'm in Aberdeen, Pretty close to Caveman as he's in Hoquiam.

[The TRUST]

I'm up for it, besides going to some LFS' I need someone to go Bass fishing with this summer. :ROFL:

I'm in Aberdeen, Pretty close to Caveman as he's in Hoquiam.

Finally Frank has a fellow fish friend in his area again!

[WyldFya]

Next time I'm out your way, I'll have to meet up with you.

[AttackFish]

Haha, He's about the closest person to me I have ever met on these boards, we chatted a little in a thread I started in the CA/SA thread about picking up a dovii.

But we really need to do a meet, I kind of wanted to start a thread about it, and I'm glad one was started. I got the PM from Wyld, send him my email and then came here.

I really hope we can do this, this almost like a late birthday suprise as my birthday was yesterday :ROFL:

[WyldFya]

Well happy birthday.

[AttackFish]

Haha, Thanks.

[WyldFya]

Ever make your way over to Olympia?

[AttackFish]

Well, yes, but I didnt have time to go to Extreme Marine. I tottaly forgot all about it when I went to visit my brother. Although, next thursday I will be going to a mariners game and staying at my brother's in Olympia and I'll probably be able to stop by and look around Extreme Marine. Not sure, but hopefully there will be time.

Maybe we could schedule Extreme Marine to be on of the LFS spots on the Meet?

[WyldFya]

We definitely could, but they don't have any FW monsters. Right now their selection is a little low. I was just there this weekend.

[AttackFish]

Hmm, maybe not a good idea then. I think we need to find the lfs in seattle that has the breeding black aro's and the RTG. I want to see some monster cichlids aswell!

[WyldFya]

We'll definitely try to make a swing to see that Asian aro.

[anythingfish.com]

That took forever! There are a lot of members here that are from Washington, that have been active this year.

I like the idea of having a few meets, one for fishing, possibly in the east, and one in the west possibly for fish stores.


All over the fishing trip, I can help arrange a fun fishing trip.....

[aquafan2001]

Hey guys, just moved up here from Calif in March. I am in Bothell, just south of Mill Creek.
I'm in as long as my schedule will allow. I can't wait to meet some local MFKers here in WA.

[Lonewolfblue]

Well, with my work, it's kind of hit and miss as to whether I'd be able to make it. Would love to if I could. I'm kind of in the middle of the state (Wenatchee), so whether it's Eastern WA (Spokane area) or Western WA (Seattle area), the distance is near the same. So no problems there. hehe

[The TRUST]

Hmm, maybe not a good idea then. I think we need to find the lfs in seattle that has the breeding black aro's and the RTG. I want to see some monster cichlids aswell!

Where's this????? No monster cichlids here unless it's Flowerhorns you're looking for.

[andsco]

I'm in.
The Seattle Aquarium has many new exhibits. That might be a fun place to meet.

[twhittle]

Checking in...I grew up in Spokane, but I now live in Sunnyside (Yakima Valley) where I teach high school. I know lots of great fishing spots in Eastern Washington. Western is the place to go for fish stores though. Occasionally NW seed and pet in Spokane has some good fish. Hey, does anyone know the best way to go about possibly selling a 13-14 inch FH over in Seattle. There isn't as much interest for them in Eastern Washington.

[The TRUST]

I'm in.
The Seattle Aquarium has many new exhibits. That might be a fun place to meet.


Ugh the Seattle Aquarium?????? :yuck: :thumbsdow

They don't have a "new exibit" just a new tank with the same old stuff. Pretty pathetic Aquarium IMO. You can go to MFK members houses and see better collections of fish.

The nearest decent Aquarium is the Vancouver Aquarium in BC, Canada

[The TRUST]

Hey, does anyone know the best way to go about possibly selling a 13-14 inch FH over in Seattle. There isn't as much interest for them in Eastern Washington.

Depends on the quaility and how much you plan to sell it for.

[The TRUST]

[quote=twhittle;1001122;]Checking in...I grew up in Spokane, but I now live in Sunnyside (Yakima Valley) where I teach high school. I know lots of great fishing spots in Eastern Washington. quote]

My Uncle used to Live in Richland so I would visit him and fish in the Columbia for Smallmouth. Haven't been there in a while though :(

[andsco]

so come to my house and see aros, rtc's, and discus.

[The TRUST]

so come to my house and see aros, rtc's, and discus.

Hell yeah! You're nearby too! :D Got pics?

[twhittle]

Depends on the quaility and how much you plan to sell it for.

This thread contains a photo of him. I am wondering what he might sell for?

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76621

[WyldFya]

All over the fishing trip, I can help arrange a fun fishing trip.....

I think between all the guys we are going to have a lot of great input! A fishing trip sounds fun, although, I'd have to get a Washington license too. WA has some great catfishing spots. There is one spot on the snake that right off the road drops to 10-15 feet. Haven't hit it up yet, but I will be this weekend hopefully.

[WyldFya]

Hey guys, just moved up here from Calif in March. I am in Bothell, just south of Mill Creek.
I'm in as long as my schedule will allow. I can't wait to meet some local MFKers here in WA.

Send me a PM or email with your contact info. That way I can send mass emails.

[WyldFya]

I'm in.
The Seattle Aquarium has many new exhibits. That might be a fun place to meet.

Seattle aquarium is pretty boring IMO. I think the point defiance zoo's aquariums are better. Vancouver's aquarium beats both hands down.

[WyldFya]

Checking in...I grew up in Spokane, but I now live in Sunnyside (Yakima Valley) where I teach high school. I know lots of great fishing spots in Eastern Washington. Western is the place to go for fish stores though. Occasionally NW seed and pet in Spokane has some good fish. Hey, does anyone know the best way to go about possibly selling a 13-14 inch FH over in Seattle. There isn't as much interest for them in Eastern Washington.

You just don't know where to look. Aquarium solutions, owned by Barbie (one of the big name pleco breeders) has a great selection of odd ball fish, although many are smaller guys. NW seed and pet has a 20" royal clown knife and 20" clown knife. Those two shops are both sub par though if you ask me. Evergreen pet is terrible, but I got a zebra pleco for $40 there last year. If you ever drop by there, ask them about it. :D There is also a shop down in Lewiston, ID, that has big fish regularly. Last month they had a 24" gibbi pleco, and a couple months back they had an 18" achara cat.

[WyldFya]

Ugh the Seattle Aquarium?????? :yuck: :thumbsdow

They don't have a "new exibit" just a new tank with the same old stuff. Pretty pathetic Aquarium IMO. You can go to MFK members houses and see better collections of fish.

The nearest decent Aquarium is the Vancouver Aquarium in BC, Canada

Yup^^^

[MicropterusSalmoides]

Ugh the Seattle Aquarium?????? :yuck: :thumbsdow

They don't have a "new exibit" just a new tank with the same old stuff. Pretty pathetic Aquarium IMO. You can go to MFK members houses and see better collections of fish.

The nearest decent Aquarium is the Vancouver Aquarium in BC, Canada

seattle aquarium is lame! have you seen the point de fiance zoo/aquarium in i think its tacoma? i went there once when i was a like 7.

[The TRUST]

This thread contains a photo of him. I am wondering what he might sell for?

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76621

Looks alright but he looks low grade (No offense intended). You will get very little for it or nothing. Maybe $20. That what the LFS might give you.

Agaian I don't mean to insult just an opinion. To me FH are over rated for their prices, it really comes down to how much you enjoy the fish no matter the quality or value.

if you want I can try asking around for you if anyone I know might be interested in it.

[WyldFya]

seattle aquarium is lame! have you seen the point de fiance zoo/aquarium in i think its tacoma? i went there once when i was a like 7.
They upgraded it recently, and the exhibit opened a month or two ago. They added a Sea horse section that looks really good.

[twhittle]

Looks alright but he looks low grade (No offense intended). You will get very little for it or nothing. Maybe $20. That what the LFS might give you.

Agaian I don't mean to insult just an opinion. To me FH are over rated for their prices, it really comes down to how much you enjoy the fish no matter the quality or value.

if you want I can try asking around for you if anyone I know might be interested in it.

I will most likely keep him primarily because he is peaceful to tankmates in my 145. That's a rarity with FH's.

[The TRUST]

I will most likely keep him primarily because he is peaceful to tankmates in my 145. That's a rarity with FH's.

Usually that is the best thing to do. How much you enjoy the fish and what its worth to you can be priceless.

[AttackFish]

So... We really need to set this up! I think it would be best to do it on a saturday as most people dont work on the weekends.

[dmopar74]

i'll definately come, but the weather is so hit and missin in western wa that it should be an indoor thing or eastern wa because it hardly rains there. fishing would be cool i could take my 1.5 year old son fishing for the first time.:headbang2

[Derpeder]

sounds cool to me.

I haven't read through the whole post yet, but I'd love to try to make it.

[cookiemonster]

I'm in Montesano, so very close to Caveman and Attackfish. I don't know if my parents will let me go to the meet, but might I suggest A Place For Pets in Burien as an LFS to stop at? It's way better than all the LFS in Grays Harbor that's for sure.

[parker21104]

I'm all in for going just as long as I get enough notification as to what day that way I will arrange to be off for this.:headbang2Not sure who I am close to but I am out of spanaway.

[Miles]

You mean you don't want to come to Spokane?

We have 5 Petcos and 2 Petsmarts!

[AttackFish]

I'm in Montesano, so very close to Caveman and Attackfish. I don't know if my parents will let me go to the meet, but might I suggest A Place For Pets in Burien as an LFS to stop at? It's way better than all the LFS in Grays Harbor that's for sure.

Haha, you are really close. I'm In central park (but I just say aberdeen) so yeah.. But how old are you? I'm also a little afraid of my mom wont let me go unless I bring a friend or something. And I dont really want to bring any of my friends because the only one that keeps fish has no idea what he's doing.

[Plumber]

I'm in Bremerton, so no more than a couple hours from a lot of you. I only know one dude that keeps fish, and he doesn't have a clue, so it would be nice to meet some people that are into the hobby.
I have a place on Lake Sawyer, by Black Diamond east of Auburn. Maybe I can set up a meet there. Fishing in the morning, BBQ and beers in the afternoon, and more fishing in the evening. Let me think on it.

[WyldFya]

Keep watch guys, and we will have a date set. Right now I'm thinking August 18th for a fish store meet. Probably some time in September for a fishing meet.

[WyldFya]

You mean you don't want to come to Spokane?

We have 5 Petcos and 2 Petsmarts!
:ROFL: :ROFL:

That guy in the spokane valley petsmart is a complete looney! :D How's business been up there Miles???

[AttackFish]

Sounds good! Just hoping I can make it out to the LFS meet! I'm thinking Caveman, cookiemonster, an I could possibly carpool if the need by as we are fairly close to eachother? I'll wait for there input on that though.

[The TRUST]

Probably some time in September for a fishing meet.


Septmeber eh? Might be a good time for salmon :naughty:

[Caveman]

Sounds good! Just hoping I can make it out to the LFS meet! I'm thinking Caveman, cookiemonster, an I could possibly carpool if the need by as we are fairly close to eachother? I'll wait for there input on that though.
I am down with carpooling.

[Caveman]

Septmeber eh? Might be a good time for salmon :naughty:
I love to catch Salmon.:drool:

[AttackFish]

Sounds good, now I just need to know for sure if I can go, I'm pretty sure if we're carpooling I can go though.

[Caveman]

Sounds good, now I just need to know for sure if I can go, I'm pretty sure if we're carpooling I can go though.
I can give you a ride if I go. Its no problem.

[AttackFish]

Cool, I told my mom about the carpooling, only problem she has with it is we dont know exactly were we are going. So all we need now is a list of all the LFS' we plan to hit up, I hope I have my tank done by the time the meet is so I can pick up my Dovii then. Speaking of tank building, I really have no expierience with building tanks, and I could use some help and I thought this would be a good place to ask as its local people.

[rob317]

I could probably make the lfs meet. Not sure about the September trip yet.

[AttackFish]

I could probably make the lfs meet. Not sure about the September trip yet.

Same here, I'm just worried about school getting in the way. It really depends on weaht day in September it is though.

[dmopar74]

I'm in Bremerton, so no more than a couple hours from a lot of you. I only know one dude that keeps fish, and he doesn't have a clue, so it would be nice to meet some people that are into the hobby.
I have a place on Lake Sawyer, by Black Diamond east of Auburn. Maybe I can set up a meet there. Fishing in the morning, BBQ and beers in the afternoon, and more fishing in the evening. Let me think on it.

thats like 10 min. from my house! a lfs meet would be cool as well, as im always searchin for a new fish, and hearing other MFKers experiences with fish is always great.

[Lonewolfblue]

So... We really need to set this up! I think it would be best to do it on a saturday as most people dont work on the weekends.

:nilly:
My days off are Sunday and Monday, lol......

Edit:
I may be able to caox someone to take my place though, possibly trade work days. But not sure, will see when an exact date is set.

[AttackFish]

Aww man. Sick Day? :ROFL:

But we really need to get this set-up. I'll probably be hitching a ride with Caveman(Frank?) if all go's as palnned.

We should say our names in our posts! I'm Brian by the way.

[Derpeder]

Alright I got throught the thread............This sounds sweet.

I'm up for it, besides going to some LFS' I need someone to go Bass fishing with this summer. :ROFL:

I'm in Aberdeen, Pretty close to Caveman as he's in Hoquiam.

I may be in the area this weekend. Well driving through.....I maybe headed to ocean shores. Kinda depends on my wife though. She is due with our first baby girl TOMORROW!!!!! So if she has not progressed any further then she is now, our doc is going to give us the go ahead to go down there. (she is going to be late.)



I really hope we can do this, this almost like a late birthday suprise as my birthday was yesterday :ROFL:

HEY HEY its my B Day on Monday the 23rd!!! I'm hoping my daughter is born on my bday.

I'm in Bremerton, so no more than a couple hours from a lot of you. I only know one dude that keeps fish, and he doesn't have a clue, so it would be nice to meet some people that are into the hobby.
I have a place on Lake Sawyer, by Black Diamond east of Auburn. Maybe I can set up a meet there. Fishing in the morning, BBQ and beers in the afternoon, and more fishing in the evening. Let me think on it.

Plumber.......my parents live on Lake Sawyer and I live about 4 minutes away. That may be a fun time....especially if its a nice day. Do a little swimming.

[Lonewolfblue]

Aww man. Sick Day? :ROFL:

But we really need to get this set-up. I'll probably be hitching a ride with Caveman(Frank?) if all go's as palnned.

We should say our names in our posts! I'm Brian by the way.


And I'm Jeff

[AttackFish]

Nice to meet you Jeff.

And Derpeder, I wish you luck on your first child, that would be kind of cool if it was born on your bithday!


Any updates Wyld?

[Modest_Man]

I'm 15 minutes from Lake Sawyer, but am willing to drive a bit though the fishing and beer sounds excellent. I'm actually in Enumclaw.

I will dominate you all at trout fishing, be it west side or east side. Potholes would be nice once it's not snake and tick season.

[WyldFya]

Well, first I'd like to see about getting a behind the scenes tour of either of the two major aquariums in the area. I'll talk to those guys over there this week, and see what I can get setup. Other than that, lets get a list of aquarium shops together for the meet that we like, and we can thin it down to a choice few. I personally would like for you guys to hit up Extreme Marine, but they are primarily a SW shop (I worked here for a while, and the guys know SW, and are willing to bring in some great stuff for FW, I'll talk to the owners and see if they would be down with it, and see if they will beef up before the meet). A second choice would be to drop by Aquarium Paradise in Tacoma (they custom build acrylic tanks, and we might be able to check out some of their building stuff) and they have a good selection of both FW and SW stuff.

[WyldFya]

Also, if we make a stop south in Oly or Tac, then in Tacoma (Near the tacoma mall) there is an 'aro' on display at a shop, along with 7-9 silver aros.

[The TRUST]

I will dominate you all at trout fishing, be it west side or east side. Potholes would be nice once it's not snake and tick season.


Oh yeah!? We'll I'll bet I'll be the worst fisherman from all of us fishing! :nilly:

[WyldFya]

I've been sending out emails already, if someone missed the broad PM, and is interested in the meet, Email me at WyldFya@monsterfishkeepers.com with your email, and city.

[WyldFya]

Potholes would be nice once it's not snake and tick season.

The ticks I don't like... but the snakes are not too bad. :D

[Caveman]

Oh yeah!? We'll I'll bet I'll be the worst fisherman from all of us fishing! :nilly:
I would be willing to place money on that bet.:raspberry

[AttackFish]

Hey Wyld, what you have planned for the LFS meet sounds really awesome! I'd love to the custom tank facility, maybe take down some notes as I may be building a 180 pretty soon here(getting my price list for acrylic saturday) Or, I may just check what there prices are on an acrlyic 180 and purchase one from them!

This meet is going to be pretty cool, and I cannot wait.

[dmopar74]

aquarium paradise is ok, but i got jacked around for a while for an aro i gave to them and they are pretty overpriced but are proboably one of the few stores that actually has room for a meet, most other local stores are pretty cramped. do they actually makes the tanks there? the guy working there told me that they can have them custom made, but it didnt sound like an in-house operation.

[dmopar74]

what about portland stores? i went to a store in portland and it blew away any lfs around here. many fish that i have only seen in magazines or online for sale. plus no tax.

[Plumber]

aquarium paradise is ok, but i got jacked around for a while for an aro i gave to them and they are pretty overpriced but are proboably one of the few stores that actually has room for a meet, most other local stores are pretty cramped. do they actually makes the tanks there? the guy working there told me that they can have them custom made, but it didnt sound like an in-house operation.

I thought they made them upstairs? No?

[Lonewolfblue]

what about portland stores? i went to a store in portland and it blew away any lfs around here. many fish that i have only seen in magazines or online for sale. plus no tax.

What's the name of the place in Portland? I've heard there are a couple good ones there. Just don't know the names.

[dmopar74]

What's the name of the place in Portland? I've heard there are a couple good ones there. Just don't know the names.

im pretty shure it was called the WET SPOT

[parker21104]

there is a restraunt over by the tacoma mall called mongolian grill he has about 8 different aeros mostly if not all silvers but hes got a 400 gallon visible from the outside window with mulitple aeros some in the 24" range and larger

[AttackFish]

im pretty shure it was called the WET SPOT

Yeah, thats it. I have been wanting to go there for some time. A friends brother tells me there is a 500gallon display tank in the front window, and that the place has rows apon rows of fish and supplies.

[dmopar74]

Yeah, thats it. I have been wanting to go there for some time. A friends brother tells me there is a 500gallon display tank in the front window, and that the place has rows apon rows of fish and supplies.
yeah it was an awesome place:headbang2

[meiling]

Wow, I can't believe I missed this, Thanks for the PM Chris. Hi, I'm in the Mountains near Cashmere, close to the Columbia River, Lake Chelan, Lake Wenatchee (dodging wildfires) and used to live in Grays Harbor-too weird, so Hi locals saw one in Wenatchee, Hoquiam and Montesano)

I'm late here, but this sounds really neat. Westport can be an awesome, I have had a place there for the past 20 years, usually cold and rainy, but I love it! Eastside now late in the evenings the winds blow warm, the water is warmer. There's good wildlife viewing, Muleys, Bighorn sheep.

The "behind the scenes" look behind the Aquarium sounds just fascinating, I hope something or more than one somethings can be arranged. I'm in.

[AttackFish]

Hey meiling, If you didnt notice I'm near Frank(Caveman) in Hoquiam as i live In Aberdeen.

And my Grandma lives in Wesport, Its pretty cool to see so many local people!

I really hope we get this all worked out and a good list of places to see, I am really excited about a behind the scenes look at any Aquarium!

I think I may be getting a little to excited, but can you blame me? Getting to hang out with some cool local people dedicated to the hobby.

All I know is that this is going to be awesome once its all planned out.

[Lonewolfblue]

Wow, I can't believe I missed this, Thanks for the PM Chris. Hi, I'm in the Mountains near Cashmere, close to the Columbia River, Lake Chelan, Lake Wenatchee (dodging wildfires) and used to live in Grays Harbor-too weird, so Hi locals saw one in Wenatchee, Hoquiam and Montesano)

I'm late here, but this sounds really neat. Westport can be an awesome, I have had a place there for the past 20 years, usually cold and rainy, but I love it! Eastside now late in the evenings the winds blow warm, the water is warmer. There's good wildlife viewing, Muleys, Bighorn sheep.

The "behind the scenes" look behind the Aquarium sounds just fascinating, I hope something or more than one somethings can be arranged. I'm in.

Hi, you're only a short drive away, lol. Wenatchee here....

[Lonewolfblue]

The WET SPOT sounds cool....... ;)

[AttackFish]

Yeah, I really want to go to The Wetspot, I think they have a website? I cant remember.

[Lonewolfblue]

http://wetspottropicalfish.com

They even have a nice supply of plants, for those into planted tanks like myself. ;)

[AttackFish]

I want to mildly plant my 180, but I think the Dovii that will be going into it will probalby just tear everything up. I was thinking about laying some Java fern mats over the driftwood or something. I'm also wondering about those ZooMed bendable branches for geckos etc, and if they would be ok in an aquarium.

[Lonewolfblue]

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[AttackFish]

I love how they ad "See the only aquatic toilet ine the Portland Area"

[Modest_Man]

The best place for cichlids in Portland is definitely The Cichlid Exchange.

http://www.cichlidexchange.com/

[WyldFya]

I was talking to the owner's son, and he said they built in store. Not sure though. I agree they are over priced, and a little crazy.

Tomorrow I'll call Extreme Marine, and talk to the guys... I'm going to see if they will place a big order of monsters (which I will probably put the list together for them) so that when we go, they will have exactly what we are looking for.

[WyldFya]

Wow, I can't believe I missed this, Thanks for the PM Chris. Hi, I'm in the Mountains near Cashmere, close to the Columbia River, Lake Chelan, Lake Wenatchee (dodging wildfires) and used to live in Grays Harbor-too weird, so Hi locals saw one in Wenatchee, Hoquiam and Montesano)

I'm late here, but this sounds really neat. Westport can be an awesome, I have had a place there for the past 20 years, usually cold and rainy, but I love it! Eastside now late in the evenings the winds blow warm, the water is warmer. There's good wildlife viewing, Muleys, Bighorn sheep.

The "behind the scenes" look behind the Aquarium sounds just fascinating, I hope something or more than one somethings can be arranged. I'm in.
Great to have you on board Mei!

[WyldFya]

http://wetspottropicalfish.com

They even have a nice supply of plants, for those into planted tanks like myself. ;)
I'd like to do that, but I'm going to put enough gas into this trip as it is...

[WyldFya]

there is a restraunt over by the tacoma mall called mongolian grill he has about 8 different aeros mostly if not all silvers but hes got a 400 gallon visible from the outside window with mulitple aeros some in the 24" range and larger
Guys... This shop will be definitely on the trip... It is a short stop, and they have small tank (8x2x3.5' tank approximately) that has 7-9 silver aros, and 1 asian aro.

[Caveman]

I'm late here, but this sounds really neat. Westport can be an awesome, I have had a place there for the past 20 years, usually cold and rainy, but I love it!

Hi, Have you ever walked the Westport jetty?:WHOA: Walking that entire thing is quite the workout but it is usually worth it. Catch some nice lingcod and crab from that jetty. I live in Hoquiam.

[AttackFish]

Hi, Have you ever walked the Westport jetty?:WHOA: Walking that entire thing is quite the workout but it is usually worth it. Catch some nice lingcod and crab from that jetty. I live in Hoquiam.

Only bad thing about the jetty is theres always cats there. They just pop out of nowere! :ROFL:

I agree with Wyld about going to Portland, Its kind of out of the way from everything else.

[WyldFya]

I'd like to do that, but I'm going to put enough gas into this trip as it is...
Then again, if someone wants to let me jump in their car, I would be down with going to portland. I like plants!

[dmopar74]

well if we dont hit the WET SPOT thats cool, it is pretty far away, but maybe another time. personally i would love to go anywhere except aquarium paradise, even if they stocked up on monsters, i bet they would still rape us on prices knowing thats what we were lookin for, as one time i paid 75$ plus tax for a 6" ornate bichir not knowing they were only like 20$ for a 12" at another lfs. but thats just my opinion, where ever we go i'll just be happy to meet you all.

[parker21104]

its funny with aquarium paradise sometimes they have good prices and other times way too high. The last rtc they had he was about .5" and $89 and now they have got a jardini 3-4" $89. not quite sure where they came up with these prices. As far as monsters go they had a 450 gallon sw with a nurse shark and a grouper and I cant remember what the eel was but he was about 5'. They just sold that tank. Now they dont have any monsters at all.

[AttackFish]

We need to make a chat time, so we can all talk Real-time or something.

Hopefully we can get a list arranged with all the places we plan to hit up.

[Caveman]

well if we dont hit the WET SPOT thats cool, it is pretty far away, but maybe another time. personally i would love to go anywhere except aquarium paradise, even if they stocked up on monsters, i bet they would still rape us on prices knowing thats what we were lookin for, as one time i paid 75$ plus tax for a 6" ornate bichir not knowing they were only like 20$ for a 12" at another lfs. but thats just my opinion, where ever we go i'll just be happy to meet you all.
Aquarium paradise is always so overpriced but there fish are always healthy.

[dmopar74]

anybody whos going to come to the meet have a cheap tank, say 40ish gallons for me to make a sump out of? or even a 55?

[AttackFish]

I have a 55, if it didnt have fish in it, I would let you take it. I bet you could pick on up after the meet though, Theres some cheap 55's on CL

[WyldFya]

well if we dont hit the WET SPOT thats cool, it is pretty far away, but maybe another time. personally i would love to go anywhere except aquarium paradise, even if they stocked up on monsters, i bet they would still rape us on prices knowing thats what we were lookin for, as one time i paid 75$ plus tax for a 6" ornate bichir not knowing they were only like 20$ for a 12" at another lfs. but thats just my opinion, where ever we go i'll just be happy to meet you all.
I don't intend to get in touch with AP, but with Extreme Marine.

[WyldFya]

anybody whos going to come to the meet have a cheap tank, say 40ish gallons for me to make a sump out of? or even a 55?
I don't have any, but I'm sure I can get you one for a good price. Give me dimensions, and I'll ask some buddies over your way.

[WyldFya]

We need to make a chat time, so we can all talk Real-time or something.

Hopefully we can get a list arranged with all the places we plan to hit up.
Working on a chat time... We'll see.

[WyldFya]

If there are any specific monster fish you guys are looking for start posting them here, and I'll see what I can do for getting them stocked at extreme marine.

[meiling]

Better late than never, back to the jetty cats, yeah, I have a few descendants living in my house.....jetty cats! ha ha I was going to write a book with many photos of the jetty catz!!!

PS-It's easier to swim, surf out to the end of the jetty as long as the swells are mellow-surfers mecca has claimed many lives-but those tidepools at low tide early dawn are UNREAL-starfish, it's like an aquarium for real.

In the evenings, sit on the Westport docks-low numbered floats down by the end, the seals pop up all over the basin munchin' on Salmon. I came around the dock to board a crabboat in the dark and there was this HUGE male sea lion on the dock, I would have run into him but he went ape **it, we negotiated whether or not I was going to board the boat, it was hysterical.

[cookiemonster]

Haha, you are really close. I'm In central park (but I just say aberdeen) so yeah.. But how old are you? I'm also a little afraid of my mom wont let me go unless I bring a friend or something. And I dont really want to bring any of my friends because the only one that keeps fish has no idea what he's doing.

Sorry it took me so long to respond. I'm 14. How old are you? What school do you go to? Is the Westport jetty you're talking about that five mile trail that goes along the ocean? I don't walk that thing, I run it! Wyldfya, the only monster I'm looking for is an umbee.

[Modest_Man]

Only fish I'd like to add right now would be the normal colored morph of the red bay snook (Petenia splendida).

[cookiemonster]

modest man last time I was there they had a couple good sized (5-6 inches) snooks for $13 at a Place for Pets.

[dmopar74]

If there are any specific monster fish you guys are looking for start posting them here, and I'll see what I can do for getting them stocked at extreme marine.

a red tail giant gourami, but a juvenile of course, could you find a price first, im not shure if i have the money. thanks.

[AttackFish]

Sorry it took me so long to respond. I'm 14. How old are you? What school do you go to? Is the Westport jetty you're talking about that five mile trail that goes along the ocean? I don't walk that thing, I run it! Wyldfya, the only monster I'm looking for is an umbee.

I'm 15, my birthday was the 16th.

I went to MJH, but going to to AHS next year.

And Wyld, the only fish I'm Looking for is a male dovii, Possibly a female red devil. I want to try and get a DoviixRed Devil. Trying to find a really nice looking female RD though, And a really nice looking dovii male.

[cookiemonster]

Attack Fish, I sent you a PM.

WyldFya, if you could order a small, like 2 or 3 inches, Dovii for me that would be great.

[AttackFish]

Attack Fish, I sent you a PM.

WyldFya, if you could order a small, like 2 or 3 inches, Dovii for me that would be great.

Havent recieved it yet, but will be waiting.

I see we're both interested in Dovii.:headbang2

[dmopar74]

you guys should see REC's dovii in auburn, its a beast!:drool:

[AttackFish]

Haha, I wish I had a 240+ so I could breed Dovii's, but I'm going to try and see if I can get a DoviixDevil. DEVILDOVII'S!

[dmopar74]

Haha, I wish I had a 240+ so I could breed Dovii's, but I'm going to try and see if I can get a DoviixDevil. DEVILDOVII'S!

i bet youll end up with a fat dovii and no devil:nilly:

[AttackFish]

:ROFL: Thats what I'm afriad of, but I have seen it done.

[Lonewolfblue]

Only thing I'm looking for is 2 fire eels. I keep hounding Village Pets here to get them, but they say they haven't been on their list of fish that are available. And Petco won't order them either.

[AttackFish]

Hmmm. I may be interested in a "Black Nasty" (Haitian, Odo) But again, I still dont know how well it would fare with the Dovii. I am primarly interested in a Dovii though, Looking for a big brute that isnt very big yet. 7'' and under.

[Lonewolfblue]

I'm also looking for some of the largest monster fish you can get out there, Galaxy Rasboras, lol. Would love a large school of them, lol.

[cookiemonster]

Brian they have a bunch of 6 inch Dovii at A Place For Pets in Burien for $21 bucks a pop. Last time I was there they had a little tiny Hatain too but they might not still have it. I would snatch up a Dovii but they're a little too big.

[AttackFish]

I think I'm going insane, buy I'm really tempted to try to put either a Black Nasty, or a Jardini aro with the Dovii. I just want two monster fish! :nilly:

[AttackFish]

Brian they have a bunch of 6 inch Dovii at A Place For Pets in Burien for $21 bucks a pop. Last time I was there they had a little tiny Hatain too but they might not still have it. I would snatch up a Dovii but they're a little too big.

Awesome to know, But I dont even have the tank yet, Will probably have it set yp by August though.:headbang2

[parker21104]

The one monster I would really like to have again would be another RTC I miss my two footer.:(

[AttackFish]

The one monster I would really like to have again would be another RTC I miss my two footer.:(

I want an RTC aswell, but theres just no room, after it outgrew the 180 I'm building there would be realy no place to put it except for the 210 gallon pond wich is only 5ft across. :(

[parker21104]

I want an RTC aswell, but theres just no room, after it outgrew the 180 I'm building there would be realy no place to put it except for the 210 gallon pond wich is only 5ft across. :(
I started mine off in a 240 and @ 2feet he decided to eat a suction cup which killed him before I knew he was sick. The only problem with the rtc everything is food.

[AttackFish]

I started mine off in a 240 and @ 2feet he decided to eat a suction cup which killed him before I knew he was sick. The only problem with the rtc everything is food.

That sucks. Really cool fish, I may own one someday but right now theres just not enough room. Also on my list is Pima, but thats a long ways down the road.:grinno:

[meiling]

Sorry it took me so long to respond. I'm 14. How old are you? What school do you go to? Is the Westport jetty you're talking about that five mile trail that goes along the ocean? I don't walk that thing, I run it! Wyldfya, the only monster I'm looking for is an umbee.

We're talking about the end of the trail, the rocky jetty, walking all the way out to the end it. Westhaven -where the best surfing is, half moon bay and the Coast Guard Tower are there-the Jetty runs all the way down the reventment then out to the end of the boardwalk where the boats cross the bar-open ocean on one side. It's killed many people, we're adults joking about doing a very dangerous and stupid stunt and please DO NOT EVER try to actually do it unless you are in a wetsuit, with a buddy, surfboard and are darn sure you know what your'e doing. Seriously. I used to work as an EMT for the South Beach Ambulance and we went on some really gory, nasty accidents out there. OK, sorry, I'm done preaching, but it needed to be said.

Let's see what happens and what ends up in the plans-maybe next time I come to the beach I could talk to your Mom with you about MFK and tell her my experience. She has every right to be concerned, and you should be careful. Maybe you could invite a family member to come with you??? Someone they trust?? You're at a tough age for things like this. Feel free to PM me if you want to call or something. How funny, I lived out on Camp Creek.(Go Bulldogs)
Heard your Brand New Aberdeen High School Was vandalized, it made the news.
Thats Grays Harbor for ya!!!

A fall trip basin fishing for Salmon might be another idea....

[meiling]

Only thing I'm looking for is 2 fire eels. I keep hounding Village Pets here to get them, but they say they haven't been on their list of fish that are available. And Petco won't order them either.

Was at E. Wenatchee Petco today, half the fish are dead, a large percentage of their tanks are quarantined, hardly any fish are for sale, it looks bad. I will NEVER buy a fish there again after seeing that today. Deplorable. How can they do that? It just makes me sick that so called professionals can do that to that many little lives.

[Lonewolfblue]

Was at E. Wenatchee Petco today, half the fish are dead, a large percentage of their tanks are quarantined, hardly any fish are for sale, it looks bad. I will NEVER buy a fish there again after seeing that today. Deplorable. How can they do that? It just makes me sick that so called professionals can do that to that many little lives.

Very strange, I was just in there Wednesday, and everything looked great, and no quarantined tanks at all. I wonder if they got in a new shipment of really bad stock. Seems strange.

[AttackFish]

Hey mei, I think he was talking abour running along the jetty? I'm not sure.

I'm also a little worried about not being able to go to the Meet because of my age (15) but I did tell my mom there would most likely be another person my age (Cookiemonster, Jack) and that if I went I would have my cell-phone with me, etc. I might be hitching a ride from Frank if he go's and I'm sure if him and my talked or whatever I could go, or if its to much of a hassle I could just bring my older brother along as he Lives in Olympia, only problem is he might be working that day, he's pretty busy as he works at a Lumber yard and is an EMT working his way up to be a Fireman.

I really hope I can go though!

[cookiemonster]

We're talking about the end of the trail, the rocky jetty, walking all the way out to the end it. Westhaven -where the best surfing is, half moon bay and the Coast Guard Tower are there-the Jetty runs all the way down the reventment then out to the end of the boardwalk where the boats cross the bar-open ocean on one side. It's killed many people, we're adults joking about doing a very dangerous and stupid stunt and please DO NOT EVER try to actually do it unless you are in a wetsuit, with a buddy, surfboard and are darn sure you know what your'e doing. Seriously. I used to work as an EMT for the South Beach Ambulance and we went on some really gory, nasty accidents out there. OK, sorry, I'm done preaching, but it needed to be said.


Oh OK. We're talking about different things obviously. Don't worry, I would never try anything dangerous like that. I'm talking about a 5 mile paved trail that runs along side the beach in the Westport area (I thing, I get all the beaches confused lol). Sometimes me and my mom go to the trial and she walks while I run. I did the whole 5 miles in 40 minutes once :headbang2 ! Concidentally, the trialhead of what I'm talking about is very near a hotel/restaraunt that has an awesome reef tank close to the entrance.

[AttackFish]

Man, I am having a really hard time deciding one wether to get a Jar, or a Dovii at one of the LFS stops on the meet! So hard to choose!:nilly:

[WyldFya]

Anyone that has issues of a worried parent, contact me either via PM or via email, and I can talk to parents for reassuring.

[WyldFya]

Was at E. Wenatchee Petco today, half the fish are dead, a large percentage of their tanks are quarantined, hardly any fish are for sale, it looks bad. I will NEVER buy a fish there again after seeing that today. Deplorable. How can they do that? It just makes me sick that so called professionals can do that to that many little lives.
Petco's in this area are terrible. I think Mei needs a black aro! :D

[WyldFya]

Only thing I'm looking for is 2 fire eels. I keep hounding Village Pets here to get them, but they say they haven't been on their list of fish that are available. And Petco won't order them either.
You should just come out here to visit me, and I can get you a couple fire eels, from tiny to huge.

[Caveman]

Do we have a rough estimate on any date yet? I am open for anyday so it does not matter to me. If anyone from the Aberdeen area needs a ride then they are more then welcome to ride with me just send me a pm so I can make sure I have an open seat for you.

[WyldFya]

Yes we do. It will be Saturday, August 18, 2007.

[Modest_Man]

modest man last time I was there they had a couple good sized (5-6 inches) snooks for $13 at a Place for Pets.

Yeah, I saw them when I was there, but they're the red morph, which I find really ugly. Trying to find the normal morph is turning out to be really hard.

[dmopar74]

Yes we do. It will be Saturday, August 18, 2007.

will this be at extreme marine in olympia? do you think its possible to get a rtgg?

[dmopar74]

anybody interested in taking my rainbow cichlid? hes goona end up lunch one day so id rather give him to somebody(maybe buy me a pack of cichlid pellets?)http://www.aquariumlife.net/profiles/central-american-cichlids/rainbow-cichlid/100152.asp

[meiling]

Oh OK. We're talking about different things obviously. Don't worry, I would never try anything dangerous like that. I'm talking about a 5 mile paved trail that runs along side the beach in the Westport area (I thing, I get all the beaches confused lol). Sometimes me and my mom go to the trial and she walks while I run. I did the whole 5 miles in 40 minutes once :headbang2 ! Concidentally, the trialhead of what I'm talking about is very near a hotel/restaraunt that has an awesome reef tank close to the entrance.

Yeah, it's still called "The Islander" by locals, not sure of the new name, at the end by the Jetty. I have spent many hours drooling over that reef tank. The guy who cares for it and built it is a good hook up is Forbidden Reef Aquatics in Central Park. He's in US West DEX, has email, think that's his website name too. He keeps that reef tank as well as all the big ones in Ocean Shores, he's excellent at saltwater, very nice guy. I have to look it up. You live right there!!! Good luck

Uhhhh so what's happening in August-Olympia? I was snoozin'....:) :nilly: :grinno:

PS Good run time for that trail!!!

[AttackFish]

anybody interested in taking my rainbow cichlid? hes goona end up lunch one day so id rather give him to somebody(maybe buy me a pack of cichlid pellets?)http://www.aquariumlife.net/profiles/central-american-cichlids/rainbow-cichlid/100152.asp

I have a 35 with breeder cons in it, I'll take it but I'm not sure wether it would do well with the cons?

And I'm asuming you want Hikari pellets?:ROFL:

[dmopar74]

I have a 35 with breeder cons in it, I'll take it but I'm not sure wether it would do well with the cons?

And I'm asuming you want Hikari pellets?:ROFL:

it'd proboably fare better in my tank than with some breeding cons:ROFL: id give it to another mfker for free for a good home.:)

[AttackFish]

That sucks. I was planning to give the cons away, but that plan fell threw.

On a sidenote, anyone near Aberdeen wanna help me build an acrylic 180, or know were to get a 180 gallon for cheap? I need to get it done before the meet so I can get my fish then, or if I can find one for sale, I'll buy it.. I just need help finding one! Please help! :nilly:

[cookiemonster]

I'd love to help you build your tank, but in about a week I'm going to start this summer job thingy with the Department of Ecology. I guess I could try and help between now and then, but I'm gonna be pretty busy. We're going camping at some point, and my grandma is coming from Minesota. Sorry man.

[AttackFish]

Cool, I dont think its going to take a whole lot of time to build it though, pretty quick operation. I just need help getting the acrylic pieces to stay in a rectangle as the acrlyic bonder sets.

[Lonewolfblue]

You should just come out here to visit me, and I can get you a couple fire eels, from tiny to huge.

May do that sometime. In a couple weeks, a friend needs to go to Spokane, and I have to take him. If I have time, might stop for a quick visit to Aquarium Solutions before we head back. Then on another weekend, one of the guys I work with and his girlfriend want to go to The Wet Spot in Portland. They offered to pay for the gas if I take them for the day, lol. Can't refuse that, lol. :headbang2

[WyldFya]

Good deal LWB

[WyldFya]

So for everyone that has fish that they want to request, email me with the name of the fish, scientific and common names please, and a quantity. Sex is not going to be likely on many fish, and size will generally be small juvies, to sub adult. Only email me if you want to get the fish. I will email with an approximate cost 2 weeks before (I will post a message here saying the emails are out for the fish) you will have only 2 days to verify it, if you verify the fish, I will have them try to order it.

[WyldFya]

The current plan for the day will be to start at Extreme Marine in Oly, and work our way north. I'd like to go to the wet spot, but I don't want to use that much gas. If there is enough interest, and someone is willing to give me a ride, then we can go, otherwise, from oly to seattle, and that will be the day.

[The TRUST]

Yeah, I saw them when I was there, but they're the red morph, which I find really ugly. Trying to find the normal morph is turning out to be really hard.


You're looking for normal colored snook? Why didn't you say so? I saw a LFS before selling like a whole tank full of them and they weren't selling at all. I need to see if they still have them.

[ProblEmZ]

Yes we do. It will be Saturday, August 18, 2007.

Ok we got a date, now time and place? I may have missed it but could we get a post or something with more details? Maybe try to figure out who lives close incase peeps wanna carpool or something?

[WyldFya]

Ok we got a date, now time and place? I may have missed it but could we get a post or something with more details? Maybe try to figure out who lives close incase peeps wanna carpool or something?

...

The current plan for the day will be to start at Extreme Marine in Oly, and work our way north. I'd like to go to the wet spot, but I don't want to use that much gas. If there is enough interest, and someone is willing to give me a ride, then we can go, otherwise, from oly to seattle, and that will be the day.

[ProblEmZ]

Got a time hammered out?

[WyldFya]

Not yet, but probably 10:00 AM or so. We'll have to see when the time draws nearer.

[Derpeder]

are you going to send an email of the plan when its all hammered down. maybe general directions as well. or addresses and what not.

[The TRUST]

Hey ProblEmZ,

Where in Lynnwood do you live?

[ProblEmZ]

Hey ProblEmZ,

Where in Lynnwood do you live?

About the border between Everett, Mukilteo, and Lynnwood. But Lynnwood none-the-less.

[Modest_Man]

You're looking for normal colored snook? Why didn't you say so? I saw a LFS before selling like a whole tank full of them and they weren't selling at all. I need to see if they still have them.

Hellz yes I am. Been on the prowl for about 6 months now after seeing some adults in Europe and Canada. Beautiful fish that grows large and isn't too aggressive. Please let me know.

[AttackFish]

Would it be ok to bring a non-MFK member along? Haha, my friend really wants to go!

Also, Wyld, I pmed you about talking to my parent, I dont know if you go it or it didnt send? Or if you just havent gotten around to replying. ;)

[dmopar74]

so if we order fish will we be getting them in olympia? will they be ok the rest of the day in our cars? ive only transported fish for 4 hours in buckets before.

[The TRUST]

About the border between Everett, Mukilteo, and Lynnwood. But Lynnwood none-the-less.


Dang! That's literally right next door to me. :D

[The TRUST]

Hellz yes I am. Been on the prowl for about 6 months now after seeing some adults in Europe and Canada. Beautiful fish that grows large and isn't too aggressive. Please let me know.

I'll keep u posted. How many were u looking for anyways?

[The TRUST]

Would it be ok to bring a non-MFK member along? Haha, my friend really wants to go!

Also, Wyld, I pmed you about talking to my parent, I dont know if you go it or it didnt send? Or if you just havent gotten around to replying. ;)



Well, if he really wants to go, that means he must be into fish to right? If so, then the question now is.......Why isn't he on MFK? :D

[AttackFish]

Well, if he really wants to go, that means he must be into fish to right? If so, then the question now is.......Why isn't he on MFK? :D

Haha, He isnst one MFK because he's pretty much just getting into fish with a 95 gallon. He might not be able to come though as he has Martial Arts practice that day, He might be able to take it off that day but he's not sure.

My mom still wants to talk with Wyld though, and if Frank is giving me a ride or not(He hasnt pmed me back) She wants to talk to him aswell...

Hopefully I can go!:nilly:

[The TRUST]

My mom still wants to talk with Wyld though, and if Frank is giving me a ride or not(He hasnt pmed me back) She wants to talk to him aswell...


Let me guess.....She wants to make sure they are not psycho mass murderers or child molesters.
:eek:

[dmopar74]

Let me guess.....She wants to make sure they are not psycho mass murderers or child molesters.
:eek:

no child molesters here, just cichlid monsters!:nilly:

[The TRUST]

no child molesters here, just cichlid monsters!:nilly:

LOL! I know just saying out loud what parents sometimes think in their heads. LOL

[dmopar74]

hey trust youve had rtgg's before right? did you enjoy them?

[AttackFish]

Let me guess.....She wants to make sure they are not psycho mass murderers or child molesters.
:eek:

Haha, Thats basicly correct. I told her that she was a little paranoid, as I am 15 years old, i have a cellphone, and I can fend for myself if the need be, and I have relatives who live on Olympia if something were to go wrong, wich seriously, what could go wrong at an LFS Trip?

Its not like we're sky-diving or Bunjee Jumping, or are we?:ROFL:

But anyways, my mom would just like to talk to Wyld and Frank though, She's just a mother.:ROFL:

On a sidenote, does ANYONE know were I can get a good priced 180 gallon? I would really like to get it before the meet if possible, but I wouldnt mind picking it up sometime during the meet, but I dont know how I would pick it up during the meet If I were to carpool with Frank.

Please help me find 180 anybody!:nilly:

[Waldo]

If I can get the time and you can get it organized I'm in.

[The TRUST]

hey trust youve had rtgg's before right? did you enjoy them?


Yep, I still have one right now. I enjoy them a lot but the one I have now isn't as nice as the ones I've had in the past.

[The TRUST]

On a sidenote, does ANYONE know were I can get a good priced 180 gallon? I would really like to get it before the meet if possible, but I wouldnt mind picking it up sometime during the meet, but I dont know how I would pick it up during the meet If I were to carpool with Frank.

Please help me find 180 anybody!:nilly:



I know Anythingfish has a 180G that he will sell. I told him to post it up on the Buy and sell and link it here. He also has a 120G for sale too.

********update....see next page for sale thread link***********

[The TRUST]

and here is the tank sale thread of Ted.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1013551#post1013551

anyone interested should take this opportunity during the meet so you can prepare tank transport and have many members around to help lift the tanks.

[WyldFya]

If I can get the time and you can get it organized I'm in.
It will be great to have you Waldo!

[WyldFya]

Haha, He isnst one MFK because he's pretty much just getting into fish with a 95 gallon. He might not be able to come though as he has Martial Arts practice that day, He might be able to take it off that day but he's not sure.

My mom still wants to talk with Wyld though, and if Frank is giving me a ride or not(He hasnt pmed me back) She wants to talk to him aswell...

Hopefully I can go!:nilly:
Attackfish,

Sorry I have responded yet. I did get the email, but have been swamped lately... well swamped being a lake, and that lake being full of fish...

Who is his teacher??

[AttackFish]

Haha, Just PM me anytime and I can get you my phone number and you could have a chat with my mom. We still have a while until the meet it to get everything organized, so its no rush my friend!

And Trust, Thanks for the link to the tank! I just Pmed him about it, as I have the cash.

Now I just have to find out how I'm going to get it home, and then upstairs:ROFL:

[AttackFish]

Attackfish,

Sorry I have responded yet. I did get the email, but have been swamped lately... well swamped being a lake, and that lake being full of fish...

Who is his teacher??

Forgot to add, His teacher is John Kramer.

[The TRUST]

And Trust, Thanks for the link to the tank! I just Pmed him about it, as I have the cash.

Now I just have to find out how I'm going to get it home, and then upstairs:ROFL:


Not a problem. I'm sure Frank can help you get it up the stairs

[AttackFish]

Haha, cool. That is a really awesome deal. I'm so excited! I just wish there was a way to get it before the meet! But I dont have a truck at the moment and my brother that lives in Oly is having trouble with his van and such, so I'll just pick it up on the meet. Thanks again for the link! Now I dont have to go through the trouble of building a tank! That is a really awesome deal aswell. Thanks again for the link.

[Waldo]

Lets set a date and place. If you want I might be able to make some calls.

[The TRUST]

Haha, cool. That is a really awesome deal. I'm so excited! I just wish there was a way to get it before the meet! But I dont have a truck at the moment and my brother that lives in Oly is having trouble with his van and such, so I'll just pick it up on the meet. Thanks again for the link! Now I dont have to go through the trouble of building a tank! That is a really awesome deal aswell. Thanks again for the link.

Not a problem, Talk to Frank to see if he's interested in coming up before the meet. Not sure what kind of car he has but You'll need a Minivan at least to get the tank and stand and have all the rear seats removed.

Heck you should get both tanks if you could!

[AttackFish]

I want both Tanks, but I dont have room for both! Haha, I pmed frank a while back about getting a ride, and he hasnt pmed me back, so I'm just waiting for his repsonse, Hopefully the PM sent correctly.

[The TRUST]

I'm cofused now where the hell we're meeting. LOL!

[AttackFish]

I think the meet starts at Extreme Marine in olympia.

[The TRUST]

I think the meet starts at Extreme Marine in olympia.


Oh if that's the case. I'll pass on the Olympia meet, I'll meet up when you guys make your way up North. Maybe in the Tacoma area or further north. Olympia is quite a drive for me if it's just to view a LFS.

[AttackFish]

Sounds good. I dont know the full list of LFS' as I dont think thats been planned yet... But I'm pretty sure it starts at EM, and then onard from there.

Hope I get my PM soon from Anythingfish, I'm really wanting that tank!

[The TRUST]

Yeah a LFS specializing in SW Fish doesn't really do it for me to justify the gas I use to drive down. I am not sure what the LFS are in Tacoma but if it's all SW only then I guess I'll meet up further North. LOL

[AttackFish]

Well, I think Wyld is talking to the guys at EM to get some FW monsters in for us, But I wouldnt mind seeing some nice SW tanks, although, my only interest in saltwater is sharks, not really a big fan of any other SW fish:ROFL:

[The TRUST]

Well, I think Wyld is talking to the guys at EM to get some FW monsters in for us, But I wouldnt mind seeing some nice SW tanks, although, my only interest in saltwater is sharks, not really a big fan of any other SW fish:ROFL:

Get some FW Monsters in?? You mean preorder? I have yet to see a LFS in WA that has a good selection of Monsters and Rare fish at the prices that I see from our Community sellers.

That's why most of my fish are either shipped in or from fellow hobbyists locally. I rarely by fish in the LFS.

[AttackFish]

I think he was trying to get it so they would be there when we get there. I'm not sure though.

The last fish I bought in an LFS was breeder cons.

[The TRUST]

I think he was trying to get it so they would be there when we get there. I'm not sure though.

I'm more confused than ever now :confused:

[AttackFish]

I believe Wyld was trying to organize it to that the fish FW, would be at EM when we got there... I'm confused at myself right now. I think I woke up to early :nilly:

All I know is that, I need my 180 gallons of goodness!

[The TRUST]

All I know is that, I need my 180 gallons of goodness!

Ted replied. Now go schedule a time to go get the tank.

So far its only posted here on MFK but if Ted wants to sell it ASAP then I will have to post it on Craigslist.

[WyldFya]

We can start at either end of the run, I still haven't heard any feedback as far as Portland/the wet spot is concerned. August 18, 2007 is the definite date. The time is still up in the air.

As far as Extreme Marine goes, they have both FW and SW, but I was their FW guy. I am talking with the guys to have a big stock of monsters there, that are specific to what we want. We shall see what they can do, and if it doesn't work out we start farther north. Aquarium paradise is a nice shop, but overpriced, but there is that asian arowana in tacoma that I'm sure many members haven't seen and want to see.

[The TRUST]

We can start at either end of the run, I still haven't heard any feedback as far as Portland/the wet spot is concerned. August 18, 2007 is the definite date. The time is still up in the air.

As far as Extreme Marine goes, they have both FW and SW, but I was their FW guy. I am talking with the guys to have a big stock of monsters there, that are specific to what we want. We shall see what they can do, and if it doesn't work out we start farther north. Aquarium paradise is a nice shop, but overpriced, but there is that asian arowana in tacoma that I'm sure many members haven't seen and want to see.

Do we have a list of stores that you plan to hit? That way I can plan which store I will meet up at.

[AttackFish]

Ted replied. Now go schedule a time to go get the tank.

So far its only posted here on MFK but if Ted wants to sell it ASAP then I will have to post it on Craigslist.

I replied, but I need to talk to Frank and see if He can help me out, Frank hasnt replied to my PM about getting a ride to the meet Either. I'll pm him again in a second.

[WyldFya]

Actually we don't have a set list. If you'd like to figure out the seattle ones, that would be great!

[AttackFish]

This may sound like an odd question, but does anybody going to the meet have a large truck/van and wouldnt mind helping me pick up a tank at the meet? Checked with Frank, but he doesnt have acess to a vehichle big enough for the 180 and stand. Only option I could think of was arent a U-Haul, but I thought I'd ask here first. :)

[WyldFya]

Lets hope someone does! Gotta help a fellow MFK out!

[dmopar74]

This may sound like an odd question, but does anybody going to the meet have a large truck/van and wouldnt mind helping me pick up a tank at the meet? Checked with Frank, but he doesnt have acess to a vehichle big enough for the 180 and stand. Only option I could think of was arent a U-Haul, but I thought I'd ask here first. :)

i got a truck that will haul it no prob. but it eats gas like a mofo and the water pump is leaking, who knows when that will blow. i would hall it if i could, but i dont want to get stranded on the side of the road with your tank in back.

[AttackFish]

i got a truck that will haul it no prob. but it eats gas like a mofo and the water pump is leaking, who knows when that will blow. i would hall it if i could, but i dont want to get stranded on the side of the road with your tank in back.

Haha, That wouldnt be good! If it comes down to it, I can rent a U-Haul but I'm sure that isnt going to be cheap!

But again, If anyone has a truck big enough to Haul a 6x2x2 tank and a stand for the tank it would be great. I can pay you for hauling and help unloading!

[dmopar74]

Haha, That wouldnt be good! If it comes down to it, I can rent a U-Haul but I'm sure that isnt going to be cheap!

But again, If anyone has a truck big enough to Haul a 6x2x2 tank and a stand for the tank it would be great. I can pay you for hauling and help unloading!

if i were you i would keep looking but i MIGHT be trading my truck in this weekend for a new mini-van, if i do i'll help you out, but it might take 2 trips, one for tank, another for stand. i,ll let you know:)

[AttackFish]

Update! Frank said he has a truck available, but the tank might not fit, so I gave him the dimensions of tank+stand and he's going to check if it will fit! Hopefully it does. :)

[The TRUST]

Update! Frank said he has a truck available, but the tank might not fit, so I gave him the dimensions of tank+stand and he's going to check if it will fit! Hopefully it does. :)

Sweet! Hopefully it works out! Frank's a great guy!

[The TRUST]

You should just buy Frank that 120G since he's helping u out. LOL

[AttackFish]

Yeah, Frank is helping out ALOT! It's really cool, I'm glad I joined this site, If I didnt I'd be stuck with people talking about there tetras and 20 gallons all day! Haha. This is awesome, I really hope this works out, I Pm'ed Ted back and sent him an email aswell for good measure. Hopefully I can get the tank in time, Looks like alot of people want it!

[AttackFish]

You should just buy Frank that 120G since he's helping u out. LOL

LOL! The we would definately have to rent a U-Haul:ROFL:

[AttackFish]

You should just buy Frank that 120G since he's helping u out. LOL

LOL! Then we would definately have to rent a U-Haul:ROFL:

[WyldFya]

Trust can you setup the list of seattle shops to hit?

[The TRUST]

I actually don't know of too many except for the ones in Chinatown.

[WyldFya]

Well ya got me beat. I've only been to one shop in seattle! :WHOA:

[The TRUST]

Well ya got me beat. I've only been to one shop in seattle! :WHOA:

LOL! Which one's that?

[andsco]

Hey Wyld,
I can set up a time to go to Little Amazon in North Seattle ( my LFS of choice) He has arowana, stingray RTC, Pimas, etc. plus some of the nicest discus around.

[andsco]

Kings Discus in Chinatown has nice Aros and stingrays as well.

[AttackFish]

Oh man! The meet is sounding better with every post. I hope I can arange to get my tank soon! Hopefully before the meet so I can get some fish then. Still cant decide wether to get a Dovii, or a Jardini. :nilly:

[WyldFya]

Andsco, those shops sound monster to me, so I'd say they would be good to have on the list.

[Modest_Man]

In regards to the P. splendida, I'd like to get a pair so depending on price 4-6 fish.

I have a 71' Chevy with an 8' bed...but it gets 8mpg. No good for extended driving. Recently had to "upgrade" to a Ford Escort...38mpg.

Being in between Olympia and Seattle....the only store I'd really reccomend is A Place For Pets in Burien. Cichild heaven. The Kent and Renton Fish Galleries have really gone downhill the last year, and Sumners Tropical Fish World just carries vanilla guys mainly...

Anyone want a 8" Polypterus bichir? He's having trouble getting enough food in my cichlid grow out tank. He's two years old and eats everything, including pellets.

[AttackFish]

Is the Bichir free? What kind is it? I'm assuming Senegal? I'm really tempted to take it but the only tank set-up right now is the 55 with africans and theres no room in there, and the 35 with breeding cons would be to risky.


And like you said, 8mpg wouldnt be to good!

Frank hasnt pmed me back yet so I dont know if the tank and stand will fit in the truck he has available, but hopefully it will!

[WyldFya]

In regards to the P. splendida, I'd like to get a pair so depending on price 4-6 fish.

I have a 71' Chevy with an 8' bed...but it gets 8mpg. No good for extended driving. Recently had to "upgrade" to a Ford Escort...38mpg.

Being in between Olympia and Seattle....the only store I'd really reccomend is A Place For Pets in Burien. Cichild heaven. The Kent and Renton Fish Galleries have really gone downhill the last year, and Sumners Tropical Fish World just carries vanilla guys mainly...

Anyone want a 8" Polypterus bichir? He's having trouble getting enough food in my cichlid grow out tank. He's two years old and eats everything, including pellets.
Yeah, I'd be down for grabbing the bichir.

[AttackFish]

If I had the tankspace, if would be mine Wyld. :ROFL:

Also, Wyld, sometime before the meet We need to arange for you to talk to my mom she's still worried Haha.. ;)

[Modest_Man]

Ah...yeah. Meant to put that it's a sengal. Really freaking tired.

And yeah, it's free. Just need to get him a home where he can get food.

[AttackFish]

I'd take it, but I'm just really afraid of my cons harming it. The cons have already killed a T-barb.

[WyldFya]

I still would like to grab him. Maybe I can grab him from you the day after the meet?

[parker21104]

So has the start time been decided or are we still working on what shops to visit.

[The TRUST]

In regards to the P. splendida, I'd like to get a pair so depending on price 4-6 fish.


Did u get my PM? They sold out :( Only had 1 left and it was a gold morph.

[AttackFish]

Did u get my PM? They sold out :( Only had 1 left and it was a gold morph.

Hey Trust, Tell Ted to email me back. :ROFL:

[cookiemonster]

Extreme Marine needs you back Wyld! I was there today and this is the (almost) complete list of FW fish they had:

Oscars
Tinfoil barbs
Green terrors
Convicts
Jack Dempseys
Guppies
Mollies
Some tetras or danios of whatever (not monsters whatever they were)
and one very sad looking blackbelt cichlid

The SW section was awesome, but they have better FW at Petco lol. Looking forward to the meet,

Jack

[WyldFya]

They haven't ordered FW in a while due to the prep for the meet. They want to make sure they have room for everything ordered.

[dmopar74]

is there alot of mfkers making orders wyld?

[WyldFya]

I haven't checked my email yet, but last I checked it was a several members.

[AttackFish]

I REALLY need my tank before the meet. I doubt it would even by cycled and aquascaped by the meet though!

[WyldFya]

A lot of bio-spira and filter bacteria, and getting it setup fast will help!