Iwagumi Layout Workshop

[Biotopeshop]

Hey, good idea Blue33! Do you have any idea of the dimension for the 'playground'?

Typically the playground is either the size of a 3ft or 2ft tank..either using a carton box or a wooden crate.. adding a stand on wheels.
What do you guys think?

[blue33]

Hey, good idea Blue33! Do you have any idea of the dimension for the 'playground'?

Typically the playground is either the size of a 3ft or 2ft tank..either using a carton box or a wooden crate.. adding a stand on wheels.
What do you guys think?

Hi BFG, as Thio mention using 3ft or 2ft wooden crate or carton box or even those you can easily get from NTUC styrofoam, cut into the shape(join them together), to add on more complicated, below the sand holder make a quick release sand collector hole, so that sand can be keep in a pile and those holder can be keep easily and space would be save.

ok ok, we will discuss this with the other members of the team this weekend and plan for the first get together But William didn't mention anything here leh..

, let William speak for himself.

[fireblade]

looks like this is gonna be forming up soon!!
hopefully I can attend the sessions in future!

[blue33]

wow will be waiting for the video!!

During the workshop, ADA SG mentioned that there would be a video casting on the making of a movie about ADA assist in the making of a movie regarding an Aquarium shop, this movie show how the ADA bring their best tank and how the tank being move over for shooting this movie, it would be a great movie seeing those beautiful tank and the show(of course the beautiful girl to add on for you guys to drool). I'm looking forward also.
Below pictures is the making of this movie.

Courtesyfrom ADA website



Anyone interested? Please post your interest!

[fireblade]

2 hands and legs up for the video!!
not forgetting the mermaid that swim inside!!

[Shadow]

interested, I don't event mind buying the DVD. What is the title again? will try to buy online

[doubleace]

ya i will be interested in the video too.. looking at how a beautiful tank been setup is very interesting.

[doubleace]

2 hands and legs up for the video!!
not forgetting the mermaid that swim inside!!

mermaid not beautiful la.. a girl can already

[fireblade]

girl carry tank or like race queen? we have scape queen or tank queen here...

[williamng]

Hi BFG, as Thio mention using 3ft or 2ft wooden crate or carton box or even those you can easily get from NTUC styrofoam, cut into the shape(join them together), to add on more complicated, below the sand holder make a quick release sand collector hole, so that sand can be keep in a pile and those holder can be keep easily and space would be save.


, let William speak for himself.

Now Adrian pass the ball to me already.

I feel the putting of boxings in Biotope or some aquarium is more for purchasing purposes. For instance, if you want to arrange the rocks, stones and wood before your purchase, you can do it in the aquarium. However, if everyone wants to practise in the aquarium, it might not be feasible.

My personal opinion: -

1) Meeting at Biotope may/ may not be feasible depending on the agenda/ plan. If the group is too huge, it will be chaotic. Space will also be a problem if everyone start to play with rocks, wood and sand at Biotope or any other aquarium. End of the day, we cant learn or share much

2) Therefore I suggest it is more advisable to form subgroups. Depending on what is the agenda, subgroups can be formed by all season aquascaper or a mixture of season and new aquascaper. Season doesnt necessary means good but should have at least some knowledge about rocks, driftwood, scaping, soil etc....

3) Every subgroups can generate ideas and discuss various concepts and what theme to do etc. From those ideas, every subgroup can select to do 1 scape or many scapes depending on budget and space.

4) Next, where to practise? If we can find an aquarium who wants to setup a tank, maybe the group can go and setup the tank based on their aquascape. Alternatively, they can setup the scape at home. End of the day, we will have more practise.

5) Next, every three to six months, we can have a sharing session where each group will present their ideas. Talk about their theme, their focal point and show pictures of tanks before and after it matures. Share their algae problem, lighting parameters etc...

6) Lastly, after sharing, ADA SG [Vincent, Thio, Lee] and other subgroups can give ideas/ comments on what can be done to make the scape better.

The above steps simulates the whole cycle of creating an aquascape for IAPLC. Teams generate ideas and select one idea, then go as a team to purchase hardscapes, plants and fish. Afterwhich they setup as a team, maintain the tank as a team and look at the tank maturing. When they are satisfied, take pictures of it and share with the rest. Lastly, they learn about how to improve their aquascapes before the next cycle restart again. Once everyone becomes better and better, they can start forming new groups with new members. Everyone can learn and improve together

Others

Any comments/ suggestions?

[Shadow]

er... kind of sound like workshop rather than informal get together to improve our scape.

[Viper007]

The idea sounds good. Count me in!

[Biotopeshop]

Hi William,

Your comments do bring home a point, encouraging and allowing a platform to sustain the hobby and efforts.
Running a shop with limited space has added to a barrier to achieve all the scaping needs. However, based on Adrian's (Blue33) idea, it might be worth a try to start something simple.

While he referred to our situation, we could provide a table and some chairs outside our shop, along with a mobile platform to hold the tank, or box for simple rock arrangement. From there, the members present can discuss about the scape, etc. Other evenings can be spent with pictures of scape for discussion or seeking for new concepts.

Anybody can join in, either for soaking in the atmosphere or just to chat. We will discuss about this with the management of the shop (which is different from ADA SG) to explore on this matter.

We welcome all ideas that we can think about to maintain and sustain this hobby.

Cheers.

Thio

[Shadow]

I think we should separate this into 2, Iwagumi 'playground' and Aquascaping meet up.

Meet up can be organize anywhere, not necessary to be Biotope, Mc Donald for example, or starbuck cafe, etc.

...It sound like we are going to build Aquascaping club

[ADA SG]

interested, I don't event mind buying the DVD. What is the title again? will try to buy online

Hi Guys,
the post-Iwagumi get together session will be on. Tentative date is 14th Mar. Same time, same venue.

The movie is about a love story between the guy and the "mermaid". So damn chio. And also beautiful display tanks. Robert, you might want to watch it during the get together first before buying in case there is a mismatch in expectations.

So interested people just pop by if you guys are free. We can have informal discussions and chit chat after the show.

For those who have no idea what we are talking about, drop us a PM.

[Shadow]

its a love story , I probably don't like it unless it shows front view of the tank , but my wife sure will love it.

[jwuog]

Wow, as I read this thread, I am heartened that some of you guys actually make the effort to organize sort of an informal hobbyist club. Applaud to guys like blue33 etc.

This is the kind of initiative that makes a social community 'happening'. Reminds me of an article that I read about Denmark I think. Where they have hobbyists of different field (eg. Air-fix model making, train set collectors) forming informal clubs and having regular meetings.

[BFG]

I think using thick styrofoam as the base for the playground is good. Very light and easy to move and store. For the platform, a normal folding table makes economical sense. I would point out that you guys would need 2 or even 3 of the thick styrofoam to include as many variable as possible in the discussion meet up.

[blue33]

I think using thick styrofoam as the base for the playground is good. Very light and easy to move and store. For the platform, a normal folding table makes economical sense. I would point out that you guys would need 2 or even 3 of the thick styrofoam to include as many variable as possible in the discussion meet up.

Those folding table can be easily source from Carrfour and Giant, and they are relatively cheap also.