گزارش تصویری از Aquatic Gardeners Association (AGA) Convention 2010

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Aquatic Gardeners Association (AGA) Convention 2010



The Aquatic Gardeners Association (AGA) holds a convention every two years for planted aquarium enthusiasts from around the world. This year the convention was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from November 11th through the 14th. The convention is filled with speakers, sponsors, field trips, competition and friends. This year I had the privilege of being asked to present at the convention. For me, this was a personal achievement. I have always admired those who gave their time and effort to speak at the convention, and I was more than a little bit excited to share my knowledge with those who attended this year. The thrill of speaking and the amazing weather of South Florida in November would make for one great convention.

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Florida Aquatic Nurseries

Friday morning, everyone packed into rental cars and the cars of volunteers from a local aquarium club. We headed west on I-595 to Florida Aquatic Nurseries, where we were all treated to a fantastic tour of their facilities followed by a flavorful Cuban lunch.


Stamps to the major buyers of Florida Aquatic Nurseries. Do you see your favorite local pet store in the bunch?


One of the many greenhouses.




We were broken into three groups and led through the nursery by employees. They took the time to tell us what they were working on as well as answer our questions.




On this grand of a scale, even duckweed can be pretty.




Anubias - rows and rows of it.


The pond plant section of the nursery was impressive and boasted some remarkable flowering.






Hemianthus Callitrichoides - lots of it!




It is best to not explain this.


One of the workers cleaning a submersed grow tank.


Stem plants are truly stunning to see in such a large quantity.


Lilaeopsis - fields of it!
Tissue Culture Workshop with Dr. Michael Kane

After the tour of Florida Aquatic Nurseries, we were fortunate to attend a workshop about plant tissue culture given by Dr. Michael Kane from the University of Florida. He presented many slides and a lot of information, followed by a hands-on experience that allowed everyone to attempt the process of preparing a tissue culture.


Drinda working with her culture.


Jennifer Dillon working on her tissue culture.


Aquarium Hobbyist Supply showing off their new T5HO kits. It's about time.


Seachem.

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The trays of plants available to the competitors.


Luis calming his mind before the clock was started.


Luis showing his credit card substrate leveling technique.






Luis chose a rock scape.


Frank chose a wood hardscape.


Frank showing his prowess with a pair of tweezers.


Luis showing us the finer details of his HC.


Head to head.


Putting the finishing touches on the layouts.


Luis filling the tank and checking his time.


Luis' layout.


Frank's layout.

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• Jason Baliban – Photography & Aquascaping Contest Preparation
• Claus Christensen – How to Make Plants Happy & Avoid Algae
• Michael Kane – The Secret Lives of Amphibious Plants
• Karen Randall – Modern Aquascaping Design
• Ghazanfar Ghori – Cryptocorynes

Preparing for the auction.



The alligator I found.