Columbus Killifish Group

[BallAquatics]

The CKG had their first Box Sale / Auction yesterday so I donated some of my 'Home Brew' to add to the festivities.  LOL



Dennis

[Mugwump]

LOL...Jan snagged a daphnia culture yesterday at the swap....we have them in a fiver, about 1/3 full.....tossed in some yeast to feed them, the waters clearing a little now....you can see em chowing..    

[PaulineMi]

That's something you don't see everyday. A unique item that people most likely hope to win in an auction. Were you there to see how it went over, especially with that clever packaging. 

[ilroost]

Nice packaging. Bet  they sold quick.
Thats something i have never have tried.I have always bought the frozen daphnia

[BallAquatics]

Were you there to see how it went over, especially with that clever packaging. 

No, I had to just drop them off and head back.  I've been toying with the idea of selling some on-line, that where the packaging comes from.

Dennis

[PaulineMi]

How long do they survive in an enclosed bottle like that?

[Mugwump]

Do you print your own labels??

[BallAquatics]

How long do they survive in an enclosed bottle like that?

Well, those are one litre bottles with 100 to 200 daphnia.  I leave a bit of air space at the top and they can stay sealed up for a week without any problems.  I didn't test any further than that, but at the end of the week they didn't appear to be in any distress.

Dennis

[BallAquatics]

Do you print your own labels??

Yes.  When I take fish to the swaps and auctions, I like to have a nice informative label on the bags.  I think it helps with the sale.  Using that rational,  I worked up the labels for the daphnia bottles.

In addition to the green water, I have a dry mix that I feed and plan to include some with my cultures sold on-line.  Lots still to work out for directions and what not.....

Dennis

[Mugwump]

Do you print your own labels??

Yes.  When I take fish to the swaps and auctions, I like to have a nice informative label on the bags.  I think it helps with the sale.  Using that rational,  I worked up the labels for the daphnia bottles.

In addition to the green water, I have a dry mix that I feed and plan to include some with my cultures sold on-line.  Lots still to work out for directions and what not.....

Dennis

The labels look great, nice job there...any special program??

[BallAquatics]

...any special program??

No, some Open Source software call Open Office (https://www.openoffice.org/).  It's the free equivalent of Microsoft Office.  The word processor application will let you select a 3 column page lay-out.  I make the spaces between the columns wide enough that the actual column width is about the same as the width of clear packing tape.  I cover the labels with the tape and it's like they are laminated so any stray water doesn't spoil the label.   

Dennis

[Mugwump]

...any special program??

No, some Open Source software call Open Office (https://www.openoffice.org/).  It's the free equivalent of Microsoft Office.  The word processor application will let you select a 3 column page lay-out.  I make the spaces between the columns wide enough that the actual column width is about the same as the width of clear packing tape.  I cover the labels with the tape and it's like they are laminated so any stray water doesn't spoil the label.   

Dennis

I run 'Open Office' too.....I'll try that for some fish labels.....thanks....open source rules.... ...I hope it runs on Win 8.1..??

[BallAquatics]

...I hope it runs on Win 8.1..??

Microsoft Windows

• Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows 2012, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
• Free memory of 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM recommended)
• At least 650 MB available disk space for a default install via download. After installation and deletion of temporary installation files, Apache OpenOffice will use approximately 440 MB disk space.
• 1024 x 768 pixel or higher resolution with at least 256 colors (16.7 million colors recommended)

Dennis
   
   

[Mugwump]

...I hope it runs on Win 8.1..??

Microsoft Windows

• Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows 2012, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
• Free memory of 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM recommended)
• At least 650 MB available disk space for a default install via download. After installation and deletion of temporary installation files, Apache OpenOffice will use approximately 440 MB disk space.
• 1024 x 768 pixel or higher resolution with at least 256 colors (16.7 million colors recommended)

Dennis
   
   

I have on XP, runs fine....thanks for the above info....I'd heard of a few glitches between Win 8 and Win 8.1....so I was/am still leery...

we'll know soon....LOL...I've been gathering my things to transfer to the new rig.....almost done...then off we go.....

[BillT]

I don't know about open office, but MS word usually has many label templates for printing out labels of various sizes. usually smaller than those however.