plantacholics get together

[charlie]

I've got family in town this week so I can't make it. Have fun all.

Too bad Mike, we have 7 from Ottawa & 9-10 in Montreal, can`t wait.

[charlie]

If there anyone sitting on the fence i think there might be room for 1 or 2 more seats available .
So we are all on the same page the following is the schedule for Saturday.

I am posting the updated programme here for everybody to know:

10.00 Start at Aquarius, an employee will give us a short introduction to rarer fish great for planted tanks they have available at that moment
11.30 Arrival at Aquasense, presentation on planted tank experiences from different participants
12.00 Light lunch that we will order in
13.00 Shopping/socialising
14.00 Presentation on fertilisation through the substrate or we continue the informal exchange until people want to go home or continue elsewhere.

We have an offer from an OVAS member to tell his experiences/lessons learned with an overseas journey and how he found his planted tanks. This will be a great topic now that the holidays are approaching!

I am prepared to talk about my experiences with the dry start method and HC cuba, the initial success, the problems I encountered and where this tank stands now.

All participants are encouraged to bring pictures of their tanks (on an USB stick or mobile phone that we can connect to a laptop) and give us a few details about what they have been doing with the tank, what works, what doesn't. It is also a great opportunity to get answers on issues as we have some knowledgeable people participating!

Although the objective of the day is to exchange experiences and socialise, Aquasense is offering a 10% discount on all their tanks and stands, as well as 20% on their driftwood for that day only!
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[charlie]

What a great day, great shopping & camaraderie
Most of all FUN!

[Biulu]

From Montreal: we are very grateful to Charlie to have thought of this! A great crowd from OVAS that came to visit us; knowledgeable and fun. It was a great experience with lots of exchange of information and socialising.

I am already looking forward to the next one; this time in Ottawa. Get ready for a plant swap and a presentation of great personal experiences with planted tanks!

[charlie]

A few pics.







Was too pre occupied shopping , drooling & taking in the mni presentations, oh & the grub to take pictures inside of Aquasense 
Regards

[daworldisblack]

Thanks for an amazing time! Always worth the meetups! Was good seeing everyone again!

[pm]

Sorry I missed it, but glad to see everyone had a great time  ... did you clean out any stores?

[wolfiewill]

Sorry for the late reply, but this was one of the best trips to date. I really liked the vibe at the Aquasense Workshop. Thanks to Errol, ours hosts and to the Montreal people who we met. Great time, lots of good ideas!