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1st of May annual flower show 2010

Last post 06-06-2010 10:52 PM by Cikkus. 14 replies.
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  • 05-03-2010 9:17 AM

    1st of May annual flower show 2010

     

    On first and second May there was held at San Anton Gardens the Malta Horticulture Show. As in previous years the Malta Aquarist Society was once again asked to participate in this show. We had 7 tanks in all, some provided and sponsored by various local tropical fish shops, while another two tanks belonged to one of our members. The tanks ranged from the traditional tank, with an oak stand; to one very modern with a very modern stand underneath. Our stand attracted many people, especially on Sunday. This was my first time i was on our stand, and it is always great to meet new people who come over to ask you questions about the hobby. I am always amazed how many people there are who keep tropical fish as a hobby. This year we also had some a new product provided by one of our member. This consisted of a three D background for the fish tank. These backgrounds also attracted a lot of attention as they really give the tank a different look. But I think, the main highlight of our stand, was the marine aquarium, which was filled with clown fish and other small marine fish. It was such a joy to see the children looking at amazement and saying ‘Look Nemo, Nemo’. For me, watching these children looking so amazed and happy seeing the famous cartoon figure was surely the highlight of the time I spent together with Charles, Martin, Bertrand and Jaroslav on the stand. The  main sponsors for the tanks were Aquahobbies, Akkwarjumalfa, Rain Forrest, Tarkus Water World and Mark Zammit.  

    At the end of the show we were presented with a cup by the organisers as a sign of thanks for participating in the show

    Report By Frank Caruana.

     

  • 05-03-2010 1:54 PM In reply to

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    As Charles said, Thanks to our sponsors and the help of those mentioned,that this year "the third one", we again succeded to promote our hobby and our club.

    Here are some more pictures.

  • 05-05-2010 7:01 AM In reply to

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    Wel Done Guy's for the interesting setup & promotion you gave to our hobby.Thanks for the sponsors & thanks for sharing these "well taken" pictures....... Big Smile

    Bertrand, I have to say, that it's the 4th time at the San Anton Horticultural show & not the 3rd. Stick out tongue 

    Please treat Corydoras as community inhabitants & not as scavengers. Stick out tongue

  • 05-08-2010 10:33 AM In reply to

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    Hi i forgot to mention that Bertrand's goldfish after hiding for a long time, decided to lay eggs and fill the tank with eggs. I have been promised some young, we will see if he keeps his promise
  • 05-09-2010 11:44 AM In reply to

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    Hi cikk,

              Well I always keep my promises, no matter what,but sometimes things happen not always to favour you but others. After collecting those eggs i've placed them in a bucket with same water and added an airstone, but till now, nothing hacthed. Yesterday I ve recived an e-mail from our friend mark, that of the backgrounds, he had still some eggs in that aquarium and they hatched. I felt a bit like W.T.....Indifferent???!!! as I had coleccted hundreds and he had just a couple of dozen eggs left or so, and he manage to hacth them, I didn't.

    Things that happen friend! but I will make a tank to breed a selected couple man and I will  think of you for sure.

    Best regards frank!Wink

  • 05-24-2010 12:13 PM In reply to

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     Yes once again we had a great set up. I must here take this opportunity to thanks all those retail outlets who once again agreed to help us and show their aquariums and we promote our Society. These were Aquariumalfa, Tarkus, Aquahobbies, Waterworld, rain forest and Mark Zammit of aquarium backgrounds. We are satisfied with amount of visitors on our stand and hope that everyone of the exhibitors benefited from this exhibition.

     

    martin

  • 05-29-2010 4:13 AM In reply to

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    Hi Bertrand,

    the young ones are growing really fast.  You're welcome to come over to my house and choose once they grow bigger.  They're yours after all !!

    I hope I'll manage to raise them in good health, as it's been some time since I've bred fish and raised young! 

    I'm really tempted to set up a pond or two on the roof .... I'll have to get permission from the 'chief of household' first ... that's the difficult part !

    See you,

    Mark

  • 05-29-2010 9:21 AM In reply to

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     Hi Mark

    Glad to hear that you managed to save some young. do you have a lot maybe you can give me a couple. Betrand promised me some, but unfortunately the eggs he took did not hatch. So glad that at least somebody had some fry.

     frank

     

     

  • 06-01-2010 8:02 AM In reply to

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    Next meeting.

      According to my calendar, 28th. June is a Monday.  The date should be 27th.June. Although everyone is liable to make mistakes, some proof reading have to be done to eliminate such errors. The same error was on for the previuos meeting too.

    Charlie.

  • 06-02-2010 1:20 AM In reply to

    next meeting

    Hats off to who is responsible to the correction of the date for the next meeting. That`s how things should be done. As soon as someone points out an error, this should be rectified as soon as possibble.

     Remember, these sites are viewed all over the world and the quality of the forum reflects on the standard of our club.

    Charlie.

  • 06-02-2010 3:26 AM In reply to

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    Yes sorry for the inconvenience as these are automatic updates and there's something wrong about them. I sent an email to Nigel and he arranged it. Thanks for pointing it out.
  • 06-02-2010 8:11 PM In reply to

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    hi Ganni

    Could you tell Nigel to put in on authomatic update my birthday and have an email sent to all our members. Still some time as it is in November. As regards presents eithe dicus or money will be good. ;)

     Frank

  • 06-04-2010 1:46 PM In reply to

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    Hi Frank..... I can get you some Discus & money for free if you like...........

    the used Discus from the Marsa Sports Ground & money from my old Monopoly game. Stick out tongue

    Please treat Corydoras as community inhabitants & not as scavengers. Stick out tongue

  • 06-05-2010 1:53 PM In reply to

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    Good one Jas!!!

  • 06-06-2010 10:52 PM In reply to

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     Thanks Jason

     Very kind of you, but i prefer the real thing. Pity you are not a breeder of discus, since you are such a good breeder of corrydoras.:)

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