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so i bought a d3000 for about $900, thanks everyone for your input (in PMS and on the thread), i Am glad i made the right decision in the end, here are some examples i just shot like requested , first attempt at a real photo ever, let alone first macro attempt. Thanks again, vual here are some example macros i took for the first time ever *WOOT* View in full glory below (srry EG ^_* lol )... test pic 1 test pic 2 test pic 3 Im very happy with my purchase i must say! very very pleased!! EDIT: sorry about the image size (the should resize to your screen) 0_o... i had to put the snow peas up, so fresh..

hmmmm, a few weeks ago i could upload now i go to upload to the gallerys and i get: "[#107145] The image upload failed, please contact a system administrator" All files are small (under 1mb), Not sure whats going on like i mentioned it was fine a few weeks ago. If you guys have large images you want to share try imageshack, also try the "imageshack uploader" its a small .exe that lets you bulk upload without registration, just drag and drop.

Not just really any light heffa, Those old light bulbs dont work (the non energy saving ones) you will need to get the "new style" light bulbs there called CFL (Compact Flue-sent Light) so its just like using fluro, you still need to supply the right UV light waves, a normal (old school energy waisting bulb) wont really do this. I keep my fluro's about 1-2 inches from my plants. A lot of debate about UV flueros (Blacklights) i say they are great , others say they are not, best do your own research. Really depends on your budget HPS are not the only lights to work, theres alot of fanboys that think thats the case, If you calculated the spend on ballest + bulbs + energy bill then use the exact same amount of cash you spend on that buying LED rings + CFLS + Blacklights then i persionaly think that would be better, there was a point were i could back this up with research but its been a while since i did research this, look into UV waves and i am pritty sure LED's came out on top (not including no need for cooling , etc) jsut trying to pass on what i concluded. Just found this... It goes against everything i said but i think the guy who wrote the article is bias trying to sell "Grow Lights". If i remember correctly im sure if you mix UV + CFL you get the perfect spectrum??

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Cheap, easy and temp just for your purpose would be simply a few CFL's + 1 cfl UV light, all cheap at bunnings (you can pick the fittings up there to), about 4 normal household "energy saving" 75w+ cfls would do the trick, the uv light (purple light) helps, when i was building my system some people said UV helps some said cfl is fine, the UV was $10 from bunnings so i just got 1 + 4 cfls, i use my set up to germinate cactus seeds, and it does a fantastic job. If you want something a bit more professional i say forget about HPS and go for the new LED lights, you can pick up a LED ring from ebay for $40 and according the the research they seem like the next best thing, other wise a HPS + ballest will set you back $400, you you can spend $20 at bunnings for a cheap system that will acually work, or $50 on ebay for something a bt more professional, honestly jsut forget about HPS. -Vual

Fantastic project wood dragon, im keen to get involved, I will fill out the Schema, i shotgun "Solanum nigrum" i have had a large range of experience digesting it, and have some mature plants + seeds. Ill Edit this post with a completed Schema for Solanum nigrum tonight. Everyone get on board, and pick a plant to do!! After you enter it into a database I could export it to mysql (depending) and write a php application to search threw it (assuming wooddragon cant, Will you be using access or msql wooddragon? If you require i can code a data entry page in mysql/php based entirely on the schema then each user can login to edit there "chosen" plant / Add it Directly to the databse, I can provide free lifetime hosting for this, Im keen as punch!..... A spreadsheet is cool... but a community driven online database would be cooler, and i bet theres already opensource php applications ready to go for this!

So we all play with cacti everyday, what do you guys think about this Artical? "When researchers studied the bigger thorns they arrived at a conclusion that they were no longer of vegetative origin. As a result of mutation, the patient got new unknown cells, some sort of a hybrid of a human and a plant. In other words, the young girl was turning into a cactus." Should make a interesting discussion.

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wow torsten that sounds great what a surprise, I must admit the SAB store isn't the most stylish online.

you are Defently right imo paradox, and the waxy green cactus skin would allow it to wash off, im curious now if its from the wild... Be CARFULL, maybe a noxious weed infestation was close by and your local council got it sprayed, Pink is the most common herbidie color added to staraine to die sprayed plants. I have recently been using pink herbie-die with posion to spray full fields of Chinese Celtis (For the Council), And that fluro color pink is identical to the same color at work, I would almost 99% guarantee that if you got it from he wild then its been sprayed with posion+herbie die., Maybe mistaken for a Prickly Pear by your local council?? Look around for dead elms, yellow leafs on shrubs.. etc Sorry BT for not reading your initial post correctly, I Don't even know why i assumed nursery, are wild pachs common in W.A ? That would be a dream going on a bush walk and finding a sacred cactus.

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Howdy! You will learn alot here and hopefully share alot to, welcome to the loony bin!

Could it be pink herbi dye from the nursery spraying something close by??? Maybe it didn't stain the green but stained the white? I to have never seen pink on any, That color so reminds me of the herbi dye i use at work...

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Nur its not invite only you buy tickets at the gate Hmm i have no idea for gifts apparently you cant trade money only gifts... Lots and Lots of Lighters??

This is some great stuff guys, love those pics, i to am guilty of having the dream to bury a shipping container and live in it. A great foundation for stackable movable earth-ships! Let me know when you get that boat Gen ill rent a space ^_^.

Never been but i assume you will need a lighter to light your fireworks, and some other general things i would put in the bug out kit includes... Lighter/Matches/Fire Extinguisher.. 0_o ? Camera First Aid Kit Garbage Bags Flashlight + Batteries Rope Tape Sewing Kit Wide brim Hat

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Very true Incognito Survival of the fittest is nature. Also Thunderideal nice catch on him mistaking it for a triple rainbow, judging by his voice i personally would have to say 100% he was on drugs at time of filming or at least had a lsd epiphany the night before... I just re-watched the movie and i am sorry but if he isn't under the influence of something call me santa clause. Love the remix very catchy lol the remix is well done

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Something i have been interested in and i have been playing with varius extracts, would love you to share your research. Try looking into, goji berry (wolf berry, Lycium barbarum). Anti-fungles i know about and experimented with are, "Plectranthus aromaticus syn. Coleus aromaticus" (Mother of all herb) and Bay leaf. I have had success with the mother of all herb soaked in water for a week then sprayed on mycelium has killed it. If you whant any "Plectranthus Aromaticus" I have crap loads i can trade you. -Vual EDIT: This might also Interest you..... The aim of this work was to evaluate the effectiveness of plant material from Brassicaceae and Solanaceae plants, containing biologically active compounds, and antagonistic microorganisms on survival of microsclerotia and development of Verticillium wilt of eggplant. Water extracts from tomato and rapeseed plants added to the agar media showed negative effect on the development of fungus Verticillium dahliae. The most toxic effect was observed for the fresh extract from tomato green parts....................