Going Fishing in Bolivia...

Left C · 07-22-2009, 01:59 AM

I sure hope that you have a great and safe time. And, I wish that you could bring some sacks of Apistos back.

**lauraleellbp** · 07-22-2009, 05:51 AM

Some of the others are planning to, I think. Gary is a total Apisto nut, plus he's really into pencilfish... so we'll see how that goes. It will be an interesting experience, how the customs process works and all, I've never travelled with live animals, much less been with anyone importing.

**mgamer20o0** · 07-22-2009, 05:51 AM

watch out for the panthers lol i think that was it.... lol one of the guys who owns it is in the local fish club. it looks like a great place to go.

**lauraleellbp** · 07-22-2009, 05:52 AM

Yeah, I think all the others who are going are from California. There's me from FL, Gary's from Canada, and the others are from Cali... a rather mixed bag of us! LOL

**mgamer20o0** · 07-24-2009, 07:36 AM

lol prob people from my local fish club. look for embarrassing moments to take pics of. i am sure i could get someone to add them to their presentation lol

**lauraleellbp** · 08-08-2009, 03:29 AM

Hydrophyte, thanks for that little glass container suggestion, I talked with our contractor and he got the glass for it and is helping me put it together

(Now I just have to get it there without breaking it...)

I'm getting SO excited; leaving in just over a week!

hydrophyte · 08-08-2009, 04:40 AM

I can't wait to hear about your adventure and see some pictures. It sounds as though you have the idea of how to put the photography enclosure together. I had meant to post a picture of it but then went and forgot.

**lauraleellbp** · 08-08-2009, 05:23 AM

Did you use some sort of glue on the weather stripping to hold it to the glass? That's the part I keep meaning to ask.

hydrophyte · 08-08-2009, 06:05 AM

As I recall that weather stripping had sticky adhesive on each side, exposed by pulling away the protective tape covering. I did use little dabs of silicone sealant in each corner to make a watertight seal.

Hilde · 08-08-2009, 06:23 AM

Wow!! Unreal!!

Can't wait to here how goes!

Be safe and use a lot of sunscreen. The shots for malaria aren't 100 % protective against malaria.

**lauraleellbp** · 08-08-2009, 06:41 AM

Yeah, I know. I've had some friends who came down with malaria so I know it's nothing to mess around with. I've already stocked up on enough sunscreen and bug spray (got the good old heavy-duty DEET stuff) to last a whole year, I think LOL

I haven't picked up my meds yet (got both Malarone and the doc gave me a prescription for Cipro just in case - yeck) so I'm nervous about whether or not my insurance will cover them? I've already spent well over $500 just for all my shots and Visa application!

**Torpedobarb** · 08-09-2009, 05:12 AM

the fish collecting pictures in that link would have me taking lots of baggies!

**A Hill** · 08-09-2009, 10:10 PM

Have a great time! I think I may have posted in another thread or something but might as well say it again if I did.

I know people are probably asking you all kinds of crazy things, but if you could, try to be on the lookout for some moss? I'm sure there also are a number of cool inverts too.

Stay Safe,
-Andrew

**lauraleellbp** · 08-10-2009, 10:46 PM

Andrew, unfortunately there's no way I'll be able to bring back any plants. I know I won't be able to get the phyosanitary certs and such that are required.

Not sure at all about inverts, but currently my plans don't involve bringing back anything alive.

**A Hill** · 08-10-2009, 11:07 PM

Well be on the lookout for them with your camera?

Seriously though, have a great trip.

-Andrew

07-22-2009, 01:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
Left C Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Burlington, NC Posts: 4,847	I sure hope that you have a great and safe time. And, I wish that you could bring some sacks of Apistos back. __________________ EHEIM PIMP #164 Classic 2011, Classic 2213, Classic 2217, ECCO 2236, Pro II 2028, Liberty 2040, Liberty 2042 VICTOR PIMP #1 VTS253A-1993, VTS250B-580, VTS253D-320, HPT500-40-350-4M, SGT500-40-4F-DK

07-22-2009, 05:51 AM	#17 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 11,728	Some of the others are planning to, I think. Gary is a total Apisto nut, plus he's really into pencilfish... so we'll see how that goes. It will be an interesting experience, how the customs process works and all, I've never travelled with live animals, much less been with anyone importing. __________________ Laura Lee's tank Journals: At Work-10 gal Shrimpy Crypt Jungle, 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank (in progress), At Home- 46 gal Low Tech Planted (in progress), 90 gal New World Community August 2009 Fishing trip in the Amazon; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin (in progress)

07-22-2009, 05:52 AM	#19 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 11,728	Yeah, I think all the others who are going are from California. There's me from FL, Gary's from Canada, and the others are from Cali... a rather mixed bag of us! LOL __________________ Laura Lee's tank Journals: At Work-10 gal Shrimpy Crypt Jungle, 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank (in progress), At Home- 46 gal Low Tech Planted (in progress), 90 gal New World Community August 2009 Fishing trip in the Amazon; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin (in progress)

08-08-2009, 03:29 AM	#21 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 11,728	Hydrophyte, thanks for that little glass container suggestion, I talked with our contractor and he got the glass for it and is helping me put it together (Now I just have to get it there without breaking it...) I'm getting SO excited; leaving in just over a week! __________________ Laura Lee's tank Journals: At Work-10 gal Shrimpy Crypt Jungle, 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank (in progress), At Home- 46 gal Low Tech Planted (in progress), 90 gal New World Community August 2009 Fishing trip in the Amazon; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin (in progress)

08-08-2009, 04:40 AM	#22 (permalink)
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,750	I can't wait to hear about your adventure and see some pictures. It sounds as though you have the idea of how to put the photography enclosure together. I had meant to post a picture of it but then went and forgot. __________________ Hydrophyte

07-22-2009, 05:51 AM	#18 (permalink)
mgamer20o0 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (74/99%) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cali Posts: 823	watch out for the panthers lol i think that was it.... lol one of the guys who owns it is in the local fish club. it looks like a great place to go.

07-24-2009, 07:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
mgamer20o0 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (74/99%) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cali Posts: 823	lol prob people from my local fish club. look for embarrassing moments to take pics of. i am sure i could get someone to add them to their presentation lol

08-08-2009, 05:23 AM	#23 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 11,728	Did you use some sort of glue on the weather stripping to hold it to the glass? That's the part I keep meaning to ask. __________________ Laura Lee's tank Journals: At Work-10 gal Shrimpy Crypt Jungle, 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank (in progress), At Home- 46 gal Low Tech Planted (in progress), 90 gal New World Community August 2009 Fishing trip in the Amazon; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin (in progress)

08-08-2009, 06:05 AM	#24 (permalink)
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,750	As I recall that weather stripping had sticky adhesive on each side, exposed by pulling away the protective tape covering. I did use little dabs of silicone sealant in each corner to make a watertight seal. __________________ Hydrophyte

08-08-2009, 06:23 AM	#25 (permalink)
Hilde Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mableton, GA Posts: 1,114	Wow!! Unreal!! Can't wait to here how goes! Be safe and use a lot of sunscreen. The shots for malaria aren't 100 % protective against malaria.

08-08-2009, 06:41 AM	#26 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 11,728	Yeah, I know. I've had some friends who came down with malaria so I know it's nothing to mess around with. I've already stocked up on enough sunscreen and bug spray (got the good old heavy-duty DEET stuff) to last a whole year, I think LOL I haven't picked up my meds yet (got both Malarone and the doc gave me a prescription for Cipro just in case - yeck) so I'm nervous about whether or not my insurance will cover them? I've already spent well over $500 just for all my shots and Visa application! __________________ Laura Lee's tank Journals: At Work-10 gal Shrimpy Crypt Jungle, 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank (in progress), At Home- 46 gal Low Tech Planted (in progress), 90 gal New World Community August 2009 Fishing trip in the Amazon; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin (in progress)

08-09-2009, 05:12 AM	#27 (permalink)
Torpedobarb Aquascaper = Artist (View User Tanks) PTrader: (78/100%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Crown Point, Indiana Posts: 2,924	the fish collecting pictures in that link would have me taking lots of baggies! __________________ 75 Gallon Planted Tank. Filstar Pimp #136 Help out my wife's shop... 75 Gallon Planted Tank Journal Click Here

08-09-2009, 10:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
A Hill Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: RI,USA Posts: 5,314	Have a great time! I think I may have posted in another thread or something but might as well say it again if I did. I know people are probably asking you all kinds of crazy things, but if you could, try to be on the lookout for some moss? I'm sure there also are a number of cool inverts too. Stay Safe, -Andrew __________________ A brand new good looking site is in the works for this summer, soon it'll be out. J'étais Fish Newb

08-10-2009, 10:46 PM	#29 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 11,728	Andrew, unfortunately there's no way I'll be able to bring back any plants. I know I won't be able to get the phyosanitary certs and such that are required. Not sure at all about inverts, but currently my plans don't involve bringing back anything alive. __________________ Laura Lee's tank Journals: At Work-10 gal Shrimpy Crypt Jungle, 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank (in progress), At Home- 46 gal Low Tech Planted (in progress), 90 gal New World Community August 2009 Fishing trip in the Amazon; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin (in progress)

08-10-2009, 11:07 PM	#30 (permalink)
A Hill Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: RI,USA Posts: 5,314	Well be on the lookout for them with your camera? Seriously though, have a great trip. -Andrew __________________ A brand new good looking site is in the works for this summer, soon it'll be out. J'étais Fish Newb

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