Tip of the Day Contest

[CACAdmin]

:waycool::waycool::waycool: It's time for another contest! :waycool: :waycool::waycool:

:tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish:

::D:


Thanks to a generous donation from


www.CanadianAquatics.com (http://www.CanadianAquatics.com)


we have a really cool prize to offer.

:red_dance: :red_dance::red_dance:


Stay tuned... details to follow.

[Melody]

<Goes to take a picture> Stay tuned!

[Slipstream]

*smacks tv* IT TUNED OUT.. ::(:

[CACAdmin]

How would you like a chance to win this awesome prize of a

Nutrafin 'fish' mouse
(for your computer)

generously provided by

www.CanadianAquatics.com (http://www.CanadianAquatics.com) :FishQuestion:

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:



http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/jb_images/MM-Fishmouse.jpg


http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/jb_images/MM-Fishmouse2.jpg

If you win you also get your 'Tip of the Day'
displaying in the scrolling banner at the top of the page on the Forum for one day.
:waycool: :waycool: :waycool: :waycool: :waycool:



There will also be 6 Runners-up who will also each subsequently get
their 'Tip of the Day' in the scrolling banner for a day.
:red_dance: :red_dance: :red_dance: :red_dance: :red_dance:




Just come up with a helpful Fishkeeping tip and submit it in our Tip of the Day Contest. How? Read the Tip of the Day Contest Official Rules (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3539) and post your tip in the Tip of the Day Contest Submissions (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3540) thread according to the following guidelines:

The tip need not be your own original idea but it must be in your own words. Any plagiarism will result in the submission being removed and the member being disqualified from the contest.
Only one (1) submission per member is permitted.
Tips must not exceed 226 characters (including spaces) in length.
Tips must in no way contravene forum Rules and Guidelines (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/announcement.php?f=34).
Tips must be text only (no graphics) and cannot contain links.
Contest thread opens for submissions as of 21:00 PST tonight (That's 9 pm PST). So put your thinking caps on! Make it a good tip... remember you can only submit one!


Note: Post any Contest Questions in this thread.

















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[Melody]

I want to know why I can't win because I love that mouse! I think you're just afraid that everyone will be jealous of my profound and educational tip as shared with the mod's earlier...

Don't eat yellow snow.

How is that NOT a winner? Hmmmm?

And frankly, that tank is too small for that fish.

[CACAdmin]

It's a good thing I now have the mouse here or I'd probably have to wrestle it from you when it comes time to award the prize. :rolleyes: As for the 'eating yellow snow'...:Eeewww:... it wouldn't count anyways... it's not about fishkeeping. :no:

BTW, I'm not going to allow you to give up your Admin duties so you can enter... so don't get any ideas. :laugh:

[Melody]

It COULD be, what if someone tossed out their filthy fish tank water hmmm? Yellow snow.:yes:

[CACAdmin]

:laugh: Nice try, but :nah: .

[Melody]

Listen to Melody, she knows alot about keeping fish healthy and happy


Guess who has my vote? :laugh:

[Namor]

:laugh: -I'm going to have to come up with a doozie.

These laptop trackpads should be re-named to "wrist wreckers".

[CACAdmin]

I don't know about wrist-wreckers but they drive me nuts too. Thank goodness laptops provide a connection for a mouse. It makes things so much faster and easier to get stuff done (for me anyways).

[Slipstream]

This is one contest i think MIGHT have been good to keep anonymous.. lol.. but oh well,

[Katalyst]

This is one contest i think MIGHT have been good to keep anonymous.. lol.. but oh well,

I don't see why it should be anonymous, we've never had a problem in the past with contests to the best of my knowledge.

[James]

Maybe Katalyst, its the fact that the prize is the coveted Fish Da Mouse, rarest of all fish.

[Melody]

I don't see why it should be anonymous, we've never had a problem in the past with contests to the best of my knowledge.

Yes for Heaven's sake lets not start the sour grapes before its even over. We are voting on a tip.
It wouldn't matter who said to listen to me, they'd still have my vote :laugh: .

[Slipstream]

Forget i ever said anything.

[CACAdmin]

Slipstream, granted we do not live in a perfect world but this is the real world. Making it anonymous would entail a great deal of work and still would not prevent people from privately asking someone to vote for their submission. They would simply only have to tell someone what their tip says and ask them to vote for it. Most people have the integrity to vote for the submission they think is the best.

Yes for Heaven's sake lets not start the sour grapes before its even over. We are voting on a tip

Agreed. Let's have fun with the contest and get some great tips in from which we can all benefit. Let's not spoil it for everyone.

[Melody]

Well, basically, im coning from it this way, if somebody doesnt like somebody, they ARENT going to vote for that person, or if somebody really likes one person, they will vote for that one just cause its their friend, now im not saying EVERYBODY does it, but i can almost guarantee that some people here DO do it. Its human nature.. Its not all that hard to see, and keeping it anonymous, well, makes it easy to prevent stuff like that.. plain and simple. Not everybody in the world is the same. And i know for a fact of some members that already used other forums to get people to come in and vote for them, just so they could get more votes. Not mentioning any names though.. But it HAS happened.. just thought u should think about it..

Oh enough already. I couldn't care less who votes for what reasons and if they want to bring 10 buddies to the forum that's just more fish friends to chat with. These contests are for fun and this foolishness takes away from that. Its not a 10 million dollar lottery for Heaven's sake. If you don't want to participate, don't participate and do it QUIETLY. Thank you.

[grumpystiltskin]

This is one contest i think MIGHT have been good to keep anonymous.. lol.. but oh well,

I think you complained in the last contest as well !! why bother entering if you keep complaining ?:boohoo: :boohoo: :boohoo: :boohoo:

Sorry everyone ,i just think its quite childish , enough said:smile:

[Namor]

On a different note, i'm wondering if someone could please remove my submission.:redface:

Upon further thought, I don't think skating on frozen waste water would be such a good idea, it may not be the most sanitary thing to do.

Thanks, and sorry for the trouble.

[CACAdmin]

On a different note, i'm wondering if someone could please remove my submission.:redface:

Upon further thought, I don't think skating on frozen waste water would be such a good idea, it may not be the most sanitary thing to do.

Thanks, and sorry for the trouble.

If you like you may edit your post in the submissions thread and replace your tip with another one. Of course that option is only available until the closing date for submissions.

[Melody]

On a different note, i'm wondering if someone could please remove my submission.:redface:

Upon further thought, I don't think skating on frozen waste water would be such a good idea, it may not be the most sanitary thing to do.

Thanks, and sorry for the trouble.

I thought that was very creative actually. I skated on ponds when I was a little girl and nobody was concerned about the fish poo. ::D:

[gadgetgirl]

I read that tip and thought immediately that I will need more tanks. . . :err: to make it work. hehehehehe. . . . Any excuse will do! ::D:

[ChrissyFishy]

:laugh: The next contest could be you know your an addict when ~~~

[Slipstream]

:laugh: The next contest could be you know your an addict when ~~~
You spend more time with your fish than you do with your family. :twitcy:

[PPulcher]

You spend more time with your fish than you do with your family. :twitcy:

the fish ARE your family...

[Katalyst]

the fish ARE your family...

Hey what's wrong with my scaley little children?!? lol

[Slipstream]

Whenever they scratch, you think they got ick. :twitcy:

[hp10BII]

Whenever they scratch, you think they got ick. :twitcy:

I used to have a couple of dogs so when my kids scratch it's time for a new flea collar. Or when they shake their heads, it's time to clean out their ears. :laugh:

[Melody]

And when they ask for money, its time to get a job. :yes: Have I mentioned my Son's new paper route?:wink:

[Slipstream]

I used to have a couple of dogs so when my kids scratch it's time for a new flea collar. Or when they shake their heads, it's time to clean out their ears. :laugh:
lol. yah, pretty much. :laugh:

[hp10BII]

And when they ask for money, its time to get a job. :yes: Have I mentioned my Son's new paper route?:wink:

Our kids have been sharing the community paper route for the past year and a half...they swear life is good! What they choose to spend their hard earned cash is their decision, but I can see they're more cautious about spending habits though. They have a pet lovebird that apparently is allergic to yeast, over $600 avian vet bills later, antibiotics, topical treatments etc...sapped them dry, but it's still all worth it they claim. Tough lesson, but they value the route more than ever now.

[Melody]

Mine lives for games. I have better things to spend $60 on. A guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do. :laugh: He loves it - depositing his cheque & all that makes him feel like the young man he's becoming. He does the recycling and gets that money, waterchanges for me (doesn't fall under normal household chores so he gets paid for it) and he does the papers. That boy LOVES his money...lol...he bought an adult-rated game with his money awhile back. Mom found it. Ed at Mom's work now has a brandy new free game. Man did that hurt. He still talks about it. :twitcy: Mean Mama!

Now as for this contest, I expect to see many more profound tips in there. The brains around here blows me away so don't be shy!

[CACAdmin]

:tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish:


News Flash!


:tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish:



our sponsor



www.CanadianAquatics.com (http://www.canadianaquatics.com/)



is about to sweeten the pot by donating additional prizes for the contest.


:red_dance: :red_dance::red_dance::red_dance::red_dance:



Stay tuned... details to follow.

[Katalyst]

:swoon:

[Slipstream]

:wideeyed:

[Pamelajo]

:pompom::waycool::pompom:

[Melody]

OH great! Now I'll want to enter even MORE!!!!

[CACAdmin]

Thanks to the generosity of

www.CanadianAquatics.com (http://www.CanadianAquatics.com)


each Runner-Up
of the Tip of the Day Contest

(in addition to having their tip scrolling in the banner for one day)

will receive One of the following prizes:







:tropicalfish: 8 Indian almond leaves:tropicalfish: 8 Indian almond leaves:tropicalfish: 8 fertilizer balls:tropicalfish: one bottle of 12g Nutrafin Max tropical fish food:tropicalfish: one bottle of 12g Nutrafin Max tropical fish food:tropicalfish: one bottle of 12g colour enhancing Nutrafin Max tropical fish food


:red_dance: :waycool: :red_dance: :waycool: :red_dance:

[Slipstream]

thats some nice prizes for a tip..

oo.. i got another tip

Shop at Canadian Aquatics. :)

[Namor]

Wow. & a big :waycool: :notworthy:

[blainep]

Very cool !

Thanks www.canadianaquatics.com (http://www.canadianaquatics.com)

[Melody]

Ditto that!

[Katalyst]

Thanks Pat & Charle's for the extra prizes and all of my beautiful fish!

[mykiss]

No worries. It's the least we can do.... Keep up the good work y'all! :-)

[CACAdmin]

Just 10 days to go before the contest closes for submissions!:wideeyed:

Post your fishkeeping tip for a chance to win.:yes:

[CACAdmin]

Only 2 days to go :eek: to get those tips in

for a chance to win that really cool Fish Mouse or food

all provided by

www.CanadianAquatics.com (http://www.canadianaquatics.com/)

Need ideas? :Research: I have it on good authority :BunnySmiley: that Easter Eggs and chocolate give added brain power. :Fibbing: Hey, any excuse to raid your kids stash after the Easter Egg Hunt. :Biggrin: (or before :wink: )

So get that tip in before it's too late!
:E-Egg Smiley:

[Melody]

Mr. Mykiss dropped off a big ol' bag of prizes to me tonight... great stuff!

Thank you Sir & good luck everyone!

[CACAdmin]

:waycool: Prizes ready and waiting to be shipped off to the winners. :Cool: And Melody, pay close attention, I said "shipped off to the winners" so that means they are not for you. :no:And before you ask the answer is still "no", even if it's your birthday, I'm still not letting you enter the contest. :nah:

[Melody]

What prizes? I don't remember any prizes or cake. :WhoMe:

[Pamelajo]

What prizes? I don't remember any prizes or cake. :WhoMe:
I think Mel is losing it since she turned 40. Can't remember the cake, now can't remember the prizes.:yes:

[Melody]

ROFL BRATTESS!:Frog:

[Pamelajo]

Your in good company!!!!

[Melody]

:yes:

[CACAdmin]

The Tip of the Day Contest has closed and now the voting begins. ::D: Review the submissions carefully and vote here (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3776).

[CACAdmin]

If you haven't voted yet for the tip you think is best, get your vote in this weekend. :yes: Voting ends tomorrow night.

[Katalyst]

Get your clicker fingers ready! Get set, VOTE! :laugh:

[CACAdmin]

:red_dance: :red_dance: :red_dance:We have a winner! :red_dance: :red_dance: :red_dance:
... and the winner is

thegrandpoohbah

who will receive the Nutrafin Fish Mouse provided by

CanadianAquatics (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/www.CanadianAquatics.com)
:Celebrate:



We have 5 clear runner-ups. Congrats go to:
Slipstream
Pamelajo
Namor
Canadian
Katalyst

who will eat receive one of the following prizes also provided by

CanadianAquatics (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/www.CanadianAquatics.com)

:tropicalfish: 8 Indian almond leaves:tropicalfish: 8 Indian almond leaves:tropicalfish: 8 fertilizer balls:tropicalfish: one bottle of 12g Nutrafin Max tropical fish food:tropicalfish: one bottle of 12g Nutrafin Max tropical fish food:tropicalfish: one bottle of 12g colour enhancing Nutrafin Max tropical fish food:red_dance: :waycool: :red_dance:





BUT we have a TIE for the 6th runner-up:swoon: between:
doug_z
Chem
PPulcher
gadgetgirl
ChrissyFishy
ibenu

So guess what? We will need your help to break the tie.:yes:

How? By voting, of course!::D:

Stay tuned . A link will be posted shortly for the tie-breaker vote.

[CACAdmin]

A tie-breaker poll has been set up to determine the final Runner-Up. You will find the poll (and copies of those tip submissions here):

Vote here for the Final Runner-Up in the Tip of the Day Contest (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3893)

It will open shortly and close at 23:00 PDT on Sunday, April 13, 2008.
Please do your part and help us determine the final Runner-Up by voting.
Thanks! :Flowers3:

[thegrandpoohbah]

Whoohoo! Thanks www.CanadianAquatics.com (http://www.canadianaquatics.com/)! Congrats to all the other winners and good luck to those in the tie-breaker.

[Pamelajo]

Congrats Grandpb, Slip, Namor, Kat and Canadian!
Thanks to www.CanadianAquatics.com (http://www.CanadianAquatics.com) and to CAC.

[chem]

Congrats everyone. Great tips

[Slipstream]

Good Job :yes:

[hp10BII]

Congrats to the winners!

[Melody]

Congrat's Mr. GP! Great tip! And to the rest too!

[Mrs.JP]

Congrats to all the winners.

[CACAdmin]

We now have our 6th and final runner-up. Congrats go to:


gadgetgirl

Thanks to all who participate by submitting tips and all members who took the time to vote in the original poll and in the tie-breaker poll.

and to

CanadianAquatics.com

for sponsoring our contest.

[Slipstream]

congrads gadgetgirl.

[Melody]

Great tip! I see the first tip is scrolling up there :smile: .

[Katalyst]

Great tip! I see the first tip is scrolling up there :smile: .

Thanks CAC for another great contest! I love the scrolling tips, what a great idea! Congrats to all the winners!

[Canadian]

Whoohoo! Thanks www.CanadianAquatics.com (http://www.canadianaquatics.com/)! Congrats to all the other winners and good luck to those in the tie-breaker.

Thanks haha, I forgot they had 6 runner ups he PM'd me saying I won and I was like? um are you sure??.. I am so happy. MY FIRST PRIZE! woo thanks CanadianAquatics! and CAC forum for making this possible.

[ChrissyFishy]

Congratulations!!!!

[Canadian]

Thanks everyone.. Congrats GG!

[gadgetgirl]

This is awesome! I just got back from a week long vacation on Sunday, so it's a great welcome home for me and my fishes!

Congrats to all the winners!

[CACAdmin]

Prizes were mailed today by regular parcel post.

::D:

[Canadian]

Prizes were mailed today by regular parcel post.

::D:


OH YEA! I hope mine comes this week. Thanks

[thegrandpoohbah]

Let's not forget that while the prizes were donated, Jay (CACAdmin) spends his own time and money to ship them out. Thanks Jay for organizing yet another great contest!

[Pamelajo]

Let's not forget that while the prizes were donated, Jay (CACAdmin) spends his own time and money to ship them out. Thanks Jay for organizing yet another great contest!

:Flowers3: Thanks Jay your an :Angel: .

[CACAdmin]

Gee, thanks! :Embarassing: ... but I'm just doing my part to add a little extra fun around here... after all, I think it's fun to try to win something. And look at the great tips we got out of this contest. We all benefit from those.:yes:

[Slipstream]

Yes, thanx Jay :) Cant wait to see what i got.. yaaaayyy for goodies in the mail.

[Pamelajo]

but I'm just doing my part to add a little extra fun :yes:
And we appreciate it!!:yes:

[Canadian]

And we appreciate it!!:yes:

Yes we do! I cannot wait to see what I got.