Mini auction rule changes.

[Pat Kelly]

There are a couple of changes in the mini-auction rules.
Among them are a new form and a limit of items.

Please check the rules for the changes. http://www.capitalcichlids.org/?pageid=miniauction (http://www.capitalcichlids.org/?pageid=miniauction)

[maddog10]

I would also like to add....

Please try to get your forms turned in before the speaker starts his/her presentation. It is difficult to get them loaded into the computer when the forms are handed in right before the auction is to begin.

[maddog10]

Need to add a few things:

1. Properly label the fish! Scientific name, common name, water parameters, maximum size, photo of adult fish would be nice, etc....

2. Make sure the fish being auctioned off have 'some size' to them. There were small fry in the April auction, that is generally frowned upon. For most species, the fish should be about 3/4" in length (minimum).

3. Optional - If selling fish add your forum screen name or email to the bag, so the buyer can contact you with questions.

[mscichlid]

I'd like to add...Please double bag your fish (not the breather bag types). There were way too many leakers.

[George]

Maybe we need a quick session on proper bagging just before the next auction? I think some folks are new to this and may not really understand.

George


I'd like to add...Please double bag your fish (not the breather bag types). There were way too many leakers.

[marge618]

Plus I think we plan to sell fish bags at the meetings. Thus people will be able to 'rebag' fish if needed.

[Lively]

I knew to double bag - and after watching (and helping at times) at fish stores I don't think mine was a leaker - but mine did not have enough air in it.

I would love to see the right way to do it. I tried to blow it up like a ballon - I never was good at that... lol

[maddog10]

I will try to put something together that explains how to do a basic bag job. I will try to get pictures (this should be interesting bagging fish at the same time I am trying to take a picture). Give me a couple of days and I will post it on the Forum.

BTW - DO NOT use your mouth to blow into a bag (unless it is a bag of plants). You are putting in more Carbon Dioxide than Oxygen.

[Lively]

I thought that when I was bagging the fish, but figured it was better than a flacid bag...

[Pat Kelly]

Uhh.
never mind.:angel2:

[Lively]

ROFL yes, i used that word for *exactly* that response... sorry - not

:woman2:

[maddog10]

I saw it....... erased my post before I sent it.

[Lively]

I warned you all that i have a wicked sense of humor...:angel2:

[Pat Kelly]

Open the bag all the way and close it from the very top. Tightened it working your way down and capturing some air in it. Really should be 1/3 water and 2/3 air.

[Pat Kelly]

Sometimes you should use bag buddies.
(the little blue pill)

[Lively]

lol - see the brain is working again.. rofl

sorry, i'm at home all day with my kids I need some adult amusement from time to time!

[Cartel]

I think a How to for bagging fish would be a great idea. I have done it a few times and so far just had one leaker. I just do like they do at the LFS lol minus the oxygen. Where is the best place to get the bags and blue pills?

[maddog10]

Try Jehmco and Ken's Fish for shipping supplies.

[dogofwar]

Kens Fish is great: www.kensfish.com (http://www.kensfish.com) but requires shipping.

Most LFS will give you a few bags if you ask nicely :)

[F8LBITE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmczNYaTAl0


MFK to the rescue

[DiscusnAfricans]

Who would have thought we were talking about bagging fish when you hear about using a little blue pill to help a flacid bag? I think the bagging lesson would be a good idea though. I bought some bags at the seller registration table but they weren't big enough to rebag the fish that needed it. I would like to gather some bagging supplies but it seems weird to have shipping supplies shipped to me. Anybody stock bagging supplies regularly to sell?

[Pat Kelly]

I usually only have to order bags every few years it seems. In fact I just ordered 2 sizes from Jehmco yesterday.

No mater what you order you never have the right size. For the fish from the shipped in boxes I seemed to have bags that were too small and bags that were way too big. Never juuusst right. lol

[dogofwar]

A hands on class on fish bagging would be great.

Maybe we could roll in a session on packing fish for shipping...

Who would have thought we were talking about bagging fish when you hear about using a little blue pill to help a flacid bag? I think the bagging lesson would be a good idea though. I bought some bags at the seller registration table but they weren't big enough to rebag the fish that needed it. I would like to gather some bagging supplies but it seems weird to have shipping supplies shipped to me. Anybody stock bagging supplies regularly to sell?

[crazyclowntang]

A hands on class on fish bagging would be great.

Maybe we could roll in a session on packing fish for shipping...
I agree 100%

[longstocking]

We talked about this at the board meeting...

I don't know when we would have it or how.... But I was volunteered to head it up :lol:

[crazyclowntang]

Maybe Julie can give us a class. she sent me some fish and they all arriived alive:jumpy:lol

[msjinkzd]

I have used a handheld airpump to add extra air to bags, makes it easy. I always buy bags much longer than I actually need them as it makes it much easier to tie them off (which I prefer to rubberbanding) and then I can trim the end down. I get my supplies in bulk from www.kensfish.com but buy most typically when I see him at local conventions (especially heat packs as those are more expensive to ship). Ken will also make you custom sized bags on request.