COMPETITION. “Write an Article for the Forum”

“Write an Article for the Forum”

To get the New Year off to a good start and get some content up on the forum, we have arranged a competition. All you need to do to enter is to write an article for the forum, it can be on any fish related topic. There are some suggestions below, but it can be anything that takes your fancy provided it is fish related and is your own work.

Derek Doyle and Phil Kearney has agreed to read all the articles and select the winners. All submitted articles may be used on the forum. There is no minimum length or particular format required, if you don’t like typing you can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and arrange to submit a paper copy and we will arrange the typing.

• Articles for beginners setting up a tank
• Keeping a particular family/species of fish
• Breeding a particular family/species offish
• Plants and Aquascaping
• Marine tank set-up
• Marine tank husbandry
• DIY Projects, Ponds, Tanks, Cabinets etc.

First prize €100 voucher, second prize €50 voucher. Vouchers are for one of the sponsor shops.
The vouchers have been purchased and lodged with Derek Doyle for safe keeping.

If possible supply added content like photos, references etc. to make the article more interesting, but they are not a requirement.

And the small print:
• All articles must be submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by midnight January 31st 2008
• Winners will be announced early February and the judges decision is final.
• For both prizes to be awarded there must be at least three entries.

any chance of a longer time limit i'm going out tonight was thinking of something

Deeco, you have the whole month of January, unless you are planning one hell of a night tonight, that should give you enough time

Great idea Daragh, I will definitely put at least one article in.......

There are plenty of things to write about.

Tom ( Formally - Frontosa).

Everybody is saying people need to use their own name, I normally sign Tom anyway.

I have as you notice started a few new post, this is not to show off, if I wanted to do loads of new posts I could of done that months ago, its been deliberately to tip the balance of fish related to non fish related posts during this critical time for the forum, dont expect answers quick as I am already in trouble with my Wife for spending over 3 hours knocking up 10 new posts, I will be back after a few days when she has calmed down.

Fr. Jack wrote:

... its been deliberately to tip the balance of fish related to non fish related posts during this critical time for the forum, dont expect answers quick as I am already in trouble with my Wife for spending over 3 hours knocking up 10 new posts, I will be back after a few days when she has calmed down.

Tell her it is all in a good cause. Appreciated.


Daragh

Some Fantastic posts and Pictures Fr Jack thanks for sharing them with us all brilliant.

Sean i dont think she was giving out for the time you spent at the computer.
I think it was for wearing that ridiculous costume around the house all the time and scaring the kids.

Just a reminder to submit your articles, the first one has been received, we are looking for as many as possible. Remember it can be on any subject as long as it relates to fishkeeping.

Hi guys, Im new to the forum but been keeping fish now for about a year and wouldnt mind trying to write an article about my experiences (both positive and negative) in getting up and running - or maybe one about some DIY projects I have completed.

Would that be ok even though Im not a regular member.... yet

I can not see why you can't.I for one will read it.
Don't worry about \"I'm not a regular member yet\",a member is a member,no matter how long or how many posts.We wouldnt want an elitist attitude to develop.

Dave

Welcome to the forum, of course you may enter, your experiences may be invaluable to other newcomers too. Remember to submit by the end of the month.

Daragh

will do, cheers

Cardnim wrote:

Would that be ok even though Im not a regular member.... yet

Anyone can enter the competition I'm sure, i'm looking forward to the articles.

Just one thing (for clarification), being a member of the forum is different from being a member of one of the societies. For example, being a member of the forum won't get you a discount in any shops. Just for clarification

The competition is still running, we have had one entry so far, so I am hoping there will be a few more. Typing speed is no excuse, we can type it up for you if you like, no effort spared on this end

Just to make sure that the email link is working, would anyone submitting an article just PM to say they have send one. I don't expect to be drowned in reponses, but hopefully the entire forum could manage half a dozen at least ???

Daragh

i send two one about cichlasoma nigrofasciatum and second about cycle in a fish tank
this second can be a borring (i study a chemical and process engenering)

Adrian, both articles arrived safely, they will be passed on to the two judges. Best of luck.

Daragh

Hi Daragh,
So whats the latest up date.

Is it 23.59 closing Thursday or earlier in the day?

Are we to expect big things from you Mickey.......you are using up every last valuable second!!!!!

no last minute as usual:laugh:

What are you doing it on Mickey,I did mine on Tropheus called \"Are they that difficult to keep?\".

Hopefully this competition will help in making the forum a content rich resource.It seems there are a few entries worth a read!!

Cant wait!

mwdragondk wrote:

Hi Daragh,
So whats the latest up date.

Is it 23.59 closing Thursday or earlier in the day?

I guess 23:59 and 59 seconds

Personally I would not be too strict, but I guess to be fair, I did say the end of January and I better stick to that. Please don't let that put you off though.

Anyone else out there still to submit an article?

I have been promised at least one more.... (hint hint hint)

i picked the simples thing i could find the \"isolation tank\"

errrrrrr just had a thought. is there anyone there who can open or does use ms office 2007??? (if i want to include diagrams or pics i cant do it in notepad)
matt

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Send it in whatever format you like and I will put it into MS Word and forward it on to the competition mail address.

thanks chris

Mine's on the way!! ETA = lunch time today

Well, mine has been now sent !

Regards,
Valerie

Hey guys,
I just sent mine to \"articlecomp@irishfishkeepers.com\"

Sorry for being so late, it was a nightmare trying to find time out from work to finish it.

Can't wait to see the other entries