Everyone - Please Read!

[SHARP]

I remember being astonished by the collective amount of knowledge between the users at the old Noah's Ark, on everything from how to take care of a sick bat to getting rid of annoying ants, and what to feed the lizard you just found...

Now that knowledge is hard to find again, granted, the info is probably still floating around out there in the vast expanses of cyberspace, but finding the info you need will take some time, and if you're in a hurry because of a sick or injured animal, it can be pretty damn frustrating.
Back on the old board, you'd get some 30+ hits if you did a search on threads with "spider" in the title, several of the threads were multi-page threads, which would mean you'd have to go through the lot and not know if you'd ever find the specific info you needed, this compendium will, over time, help you find the precise info you need, without having to sift through loads and loads of irrelevant threads.

So, how do we do that?

As a service to the users, we'll make sure we collect the knowledge and file it in a system, to make sure it's quick and easy to find again, and list the names of users with useful knowledge in certain areas.
As the threads fills up with tips, tricks, and anything else worth knowing, the threads will at some point be added to the links list in the appropriate category.

Also, it'll be a useful tool for us Mods, as it'll be easier to guide people in the right direction when someone needs a question answered, and it'll be possible to quickly find good threads that's dropped off the front page.

It'll look something like this, and be updated every time there's new info/sections/subsections/links/users that's added, I've taken the liberty to add a few imaginary users, descriptions, and links to give you an idea of how this'll work (anyone will be removed if they wish so, no questions asked).

MAMMALS

xxombie (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=61) (Rats)
ShutMeUp (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=484) (Dogs, Rats, Various Rodents)
Friendo (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=567) (Small Rodents, Guinea pigs)
KwinnieBogan (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=270) (Conventional Livestock, Horses, Donkeys, Mules)
Edens Garden (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=1300) (Dogs, Kittens)
Reyin (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=2031) (Pest rodents)


Links
Link #1 (http://bbs.zoklet.net/showthread.php?t=1892) - (Preparation for a pregnant rat)
Imaginary link #2 - [Description]
Imaginary link #3 - [Description]

BIRDS

Friendo (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=567) (Parakeets, Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Finches, Doves, Umbrella Cockatoos, Conures)
User #2 (Canary Birds)
User #3 (Hawks)


Links
Imaginary link #1 - [Description]
Imaginary link #2 - [Description]
Imaginary link #3 - [Description]

REPTILES

TheVizier (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=385) (Turtles,Tortoises)
Friendo (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=567) (Chameleons, Bearded Dragons, Uromastyx Sp., Frilled Dragons, Skinks, Turtles)
emag (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=464) (Ball Pythons)
The Golden Manatee (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=2231) (Corn Snakes, Green Anoles)
ShutMeUp (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=484) (Geckos, Bearded Dragons, Skinks, Monitor Lizards)


Links
Link #1 (http://bbs.zoklet.net/showthread.php?t=5375) (Turtles & Tortoises as pets)
Imaginary link #1 - [Description]
Imaginary link #2 - [Description]

AMPHIBIANS

User #1 (Salamanders)
User #2 (Poison Dart Frogs)
User #3 (Bull Frogs)


Links
Imaginary link #1 - [Description]
Imaginary link #2 - [Description]
Imaginary link #3 - [Description]

FISH

Shibby (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=1834) (Cold freshwater tanks, British coast life/rock pool inhabitants)
Friendo (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=567) (Tropical freshwater tanks)
angryonion (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=403) (Saltwater tanks)
dedraic (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=1259) (Freshwater tanks)


Links
Link #1 (http://bbs.zoklet.net/showthread.php?t=2303) (Everything you'll need to start up an aquarium)
Imaginary link #2 - [Description]
Imaginary link #3 - [Description]

TERRESTRIAL INVERTEBRATES

SHARP (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=640) (Spiders and other Arachnids)
Shibby (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=1834) (British insects)
Reyin (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=2031) (Pest insects)


Links
Imaginary link #1 - [Description]
Imaginary link #2 - [Description]
Imaginary link #3 - [Description]

AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES

Shibby (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=1834) (Rock pool inhabitants)
angryonion (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=403) (Corals)
dedraic (http://bbs.zoklet.net/member.php?u=1259) (Freshwater tanks)


Links
Link #1 (http://bbs.zoklet.net/showthread.php?p=114379&posted=1#post114379) (Everything you'll need to know, to keep corals in a salt water aquarium)
Imaginary link #2 - [Description]
Imaginary link #3 - [Description]

So, that's basically what it's going to look like, anything can be changed though, and it probably will.
There's no limit on posters/links, and it's no problem if we have several people covering the same subject.
Obviously, the "field of expertise" next to the imaginary users is just bullshit, but I had to put something there.
I'll suggest everyone on the list enables their Private Messaging, and checks the box "Show New Private Message Notification Pop-up".
This can be done in the User Control Panel--->Edit Options.
That way you'll know when your expertise is needed, if the person in need of help remembers to PM you, of course.:D

Now what I need, is suggestions on how we make it a better and more effective compendium (we'll also need a name for it) so any suggestions are more than welcome - I urge anyone out there who feel they know enough about their animals to be of any assistance, to post so they can be added - if everyone backs me up on this, we'll eventually get a kickass lexicon stuffed with info on everything regarding the animals around us, and old but good threads won't disappear or be forgotten.

But, it won't work without help from you, I realize that most people here aren't professionals in this field, and no one expects them to be, but considering the amount of knowledge you people posses collectively, this forum might as well have been a biology professor who specialized in everything.

Naturally this doesn't mean that new threads on subjects that have been already covered are frowned upon, as new users come in so does new info, and the compilation of knowledge grows.

So help me out guys and girls, make me proud, and I'll make sure everyone benefits from this. :)

-SHARP

EDIT: New section added!

WHEN ASKING FOR HELP

If you need a question answered, please remember that the more info you provide us with, the better we'll be able to help you.

What info we'll need will depend on the animal(s) in question, as a fish naturally won't have the same needs as a dog.
This is just posted as I pick up info, I'll put it in order later.
I'll personally make a list in regards to spiders, but if the posters on the list would be so kind and post what info they think should be included, and in regard to what animal(s), I'd be thrilled.:)

The following info will be very helpful to us, but don't worry if you can't answer all the questions, as long as you do your best, we'll do ours.;)

For fish and reptiles:

- Species, the Latin name.

- Tank/cage size.

- Cohabitants. Number and type of everything in your tank.

- Water parameters. Temperature and humidity for reptiles.

- Type of equipment used: filter, lighting, etc.

- Pictures, if possible.


For spiders:

-Species, the Latin name.

-Sex.

-Age.

-Size, leg span measured diagonally from one foot on the front leg, to the opposite foot on the hind leg, with legs fully stretched.

-Terrarium size.

-Temperature in the terrarium.

-Air humidity in the terrarium.

-Type of substrate used.

-Time since last molt.

-Presence and color of bald patch on abdomen (applies only to New World Theraphosids, and only up to a molt).

-Feeding habits.

-Pictures, if possible.


For Small Mammals:

-Age

-Gender

-Size (exact weight not necessary in most cases)

-Type and size of cage

-Type of bedding used

-Feeding habits

-Cage mates, anything else living in the cage

[Lao Tzu]

I would suggest you (eventually?) blend this with the wiki somehow.

I'm good with insects (grew up liking them, family called me "the little professor") - particularly British ones for obvious reasons, but I couldn't swear to any expertise.
I've also kept cold-freshwater aquariums in the past with various species of fish.
Oh, and I know a lot of British coast wildlife - particularly rockpool inhabitants.

I'll help if I can, but to be honest I'm not overly confident.

What exactly would you want someone to do? It isn't clear to me.

[xxombie]

This is such a badass idea to have everything together like this. Especially if someone comes on here with a question that could mean life or death to a pet, and no one is online.

Down the road, we should make a plant version. If there's enough people requesting it that is.

[Lao Tzu]

Agreed, plant version would be cool too, if underused :/

[SHARP]

I would suggest you (eventually?) blend this with the wiki somehow.

I'll see what I can do.

I'm good with insects (grew up liking them, family called me "the little professor") - particularly British ones for obvious reasons, but I couldn't swear to any expertise.

As I said, most of us probably aren't professionals, but many of us knows a good deal about various animals, a person who in his own words are good with certain animals, yet doesn't claim to be an expert, is the kind of person I'd put on the list.

I've also kept cold-freshwater aquariums in the past with various species of fish.
Oh, and I know a lot of British coast wildlife - particularly rockpool inhabitants.

Useful stuff, I expect others to know a fair amount of aquariums as well, but I don't remember anyone mentioning coast life in general, and especially not rock pool inhabitants.

I'll help if I can, but to be honest I'm not overly confident.

Not overly confident?
Why wouldn't you be?
I mean, you know what you know, if someone asks for your opinion in particular and you haven't got an answer, just tell 'em so.
I've been asked countless times to ID various spiders people have found, but I haven't been able to nail 'em down to exact species level every time, but that doesn't mean people haven't been thankful.
There's no pressure.

What exactly would you want someone to do? It isn't clear to me.

What you just did, you made it publicly known what you know something about, so in the future you're most likely the person someone would turn to when they've got a question you most likely has the correct answer for, instead of just throwing out a line and hope something will bite.
So far, I'd consider you the authority on rock pool life, see where I'm going?

How about making a thread or two?
Back on the old forum, I lost count of the threads where people asked for help to ID various bugs (I've actually thought about making an official bug ID thread, but for the time being it doesn't seem necessary), so a thorough thread on for example British insects would be nice, everyone should learn a bit or two about insects.

In short, I'd like to make a list of people and their areas of knowledge, as well as give people the opportunity to find threads containing useful info, fast, without having to sticky each and every good thread.

[SHARP]

This is such a badass idea to have everything together like this. Especially if someone comes on here with a question that could mean life or death to a pet, and no one is online.

My thoughts exactly!

Down the road, we should make a plant version. If there's enough people requesting it that is.

Agreed.

[xxombie]

Yay, I'm so excited about this.

We need to get ShutMeUp on here. I'm fairly sure we could put her in a couple categories.

[Lao Tzu]

Thanks for taking the time to clear all that up SHARP.

[SHARP]

Yay, I'm so excited about this.

We need to get ShutMeUp on here. I'm fairly sure we could put her in a couple categories.

Yup, I'm sure she'll drop by sooner or later.

[SHARP]

Thanks for taking the time to clear all that up SHARP.

No problem, that's what I'm here for. ;)

[Vizier]

Nice. I'll be glad to help whenever I can.

[SHARP]

^^Good to see you found the thread.:)

[Hyper-dimension]

I think I could be of some assistance with a few areas.

Tropical FW in particular, but also birds, reptiles, and various small rodents, especially guinea pigs.

[SHARP]

I think I could be of some assistance with a few areas.

Great!

Tropical FW in particular,

I'd assume that'd be fish that are often kept in aquariums, right?

but also birds,

Anyone in particular?

reptiles,

Anyone in particular?

and various small rodents, especially guinea pigs.

Got it, I'll edit you in right away, and add the rest when you've replied.

[harry_hardcore_hoedown]

I know a lot about ligers (actually, I don't - I'm trolling because I'm bored).

[SHARP]

^^Then please do it somewhere else.;)

[Hyper-dimension]

Great!
I'd assume that'd be fish that are often kept in aquariums, right?

Indeed. I keep tropical freshwater planted tanks. Best leave the coldwater to Shibby, as I have no experience with this. I also have a little knowledge of saltwater, but someone else should be found for this, as I don't have any SW tanks(yet ;)).

Anyone in particular?

For birds, I have kept parakeets, cockatiels, lovebirds, finches, doves, and an umbrella cockatoo. Have also handfed many cockatiels and conures.

For reptiles, my specialty would be lizards and turtles, I guess. I know a good bit about chameleons, beardies, uromastyx, frilled dragons, skinks, and others. For turtles, I could be helpful in most regards. Never kept or worked with snakes.

Again, though, freshwater tanks are my forte.

[Cliche Guevara]

can i be the authoriteh on Kamchatka Crabs? Ill buy a book all about them/

:D:D:D

[SHARP]

Indeed. I keep tropical freshwater planted tanks. Best leave the coldwater to Shibby, as I have no experience with this. I also have a little knowledge of saltwater, but someone else should be found for this, as I don't have any SW tanks(yet ;)).



For birds, I have kept parakeets, cockatiels, lovebirds, finches, doves, and an umbrella cockatoo. Have also handfed many cockatiels and conures.

For reptiles, my specialty would be lizards and turtles, I guess. I know a good bit about chameleons, beardies, uromastyx, frilled dragons, skinks, and others. For turtles, I could be helpful in most regards. Never kept or worked with snakes.

Again, though, freshwater tanks are my forte.

Thanks, I'll be right on it.

[deus]

I would suggest you (eventually?) blend this with the wiki somehow.

We could always just give you guys a section of the Wiki, if you're interested.

[SHARP]

We could always just give you guys a section of the Wiki, if you're interested.

I think I can speak for all of us when I say "we'd really appreciate it":), but so far the compendium is only taking baby steps, so it might be a bit premature to add it to the Wiki section, unless of course you simply link to the thread.
That way, the Wiki section won't have to be updated constantly, as we update the compendium on a daily basis as of now.

EDIT: And we still haven't got a name for it...:D

[Lao Tzu]

We could always just give you guys a section of the Wiki, if you're interested.

That would be awesome

[emag]

I have a Royal a.k.a. Ball python (Python regius) and consider myself to be pretty knowledgeable on them. I've done lots of research online and have owned one for well over 10 years. You can put me down for them, and maybe for snakes in general too. If someone has questions about snakes other than P. regius, I'll either find out or point them to where they can probably find out. If I don't know and am not able to find out, I'll tell them that I don't know. I like to help people with snakes any way I can, but the last thing I want to do is spread misinformation.

[SHARP]

I have a Royal a.k.a. Ball python (Python regius) and consider myself to be pretty knowledgeable on them. I've done lots of research online and have owned one for well over 10 years.

That's the fucking spirit!:)

I thought I remembered you kept P. regius like myself, but also that you'd kept the species for way longer than me.

You can put me down for them, and maybe for snakes in general too.

I will, so far I don't plan on making a specific "general info" category as it goes without saying that if you've got your shit together regarding a particular species, you'll also know the stuff similar animals generally have in common with them.

If someone has questions about snakes other than P. regius, I'll either find out or point them to where they can probably find out. If I don't know and am not able to find out, I'll tell them that I don't know. I like to help people with snakes any way I can, but the last thing I want to do is spread misinformation.

Nice, this is exactly what we need.;)

[Kwinnie Bogan]

Anybody that owns livestock isn't going to need to ask questions on an interbuttz forum about it, but put me down for conventional livestock (cattle, sheep) and horses - (broken, wild, packhorse, you name it). You could extend that to Donkeys and Mules most of the time too.

They can PM me at any time with queries.

[SHARP]

Anybody that owns livestock isn't going to need to ask questions on an interbuttz forum about it,

No, I realize that, but I'm sure your knowledge could come in handy some day, and then it'd be nice to know who to ask - you never know what people might need of info, for one strange reason or another. :)

but put me down for conventional livestock (cattle, sheep) and horses - (broken, wild, packhorse, you name it). You could extend that to Donkeys and Mules most of the time too.

They can PM me at any time with queries.

Thanks mate, I'll add you right away.:)

[The Golden Manatee]

I'm no expert, but I've kept corn snakes and green anoles for several years. I hope that helps.

[SHARP]

I'm no expert, but I've kept corn snakes and green anoles for several years. I hope that helps.

Hey, the more the merrier, what kind of info, and in how certain terms you respond when someone needs something answered, is up to you.
No one expects you to feel obligated to give an answer if you're not confident about it, but I assume you'll agree that you can't have been keeping any animals for years, without knowing what you're doing, right?;)

[The Golden Manatee]

Hey, the more the merrier, what kind of info, and in how certain terms you respond when someone needs something answered, is up to you.
No one expects you to feel obligated to give an answer if you're not confident about it, but I assume you'll agree that you can't have been keeping any animals for years, without knowing what you're doing, right?;)

You've got a good point there.

[SHARP]

^^Yup, I think so too. ;)

So, people, what the hell are we going to name this project?

[The Golden Manatee]

^^Yup, I think so too. ;)

So, people, what the hell are we going to name this project?

SAACPTWALOP (Super Awesome Animal Collective Project Thingy With A Lot Of People)!

Honestly though, I have no idea.

[Edens Garden]

I am experienced in raising kittens, both with a mother and without. I bottle fed one from about 5 days on. If you want me down for cats, that would work, but i have more knowledge about kittens.

I am also pretty well informed with dogs. I have three very large dogs.

[SHARP]

I am experienced in raising kittens, both with a mother and without. I bottle fed one from about 5 days on. If you want me down for cats, that would work, but i have more knowledge about kittens.

Glad to have you here, so far no one's mentioned cats, or how to take care of kittens in particular.
Which I somehow find a bit odd, as cats and dogs are the most common pets we humans, keep...
I'll have to ask, what would be the most accurate description I could put next to your username?
Would it be (Cats/Kittens in particular)? (Kitten care)? something else?

EDIT: xxombie or myself will edit you in as soon as we know where to do put you.:)

Oh well, welcome on board!

I am also pretty well informed with dogs. I have three very large dogs.

Personally, I'm not a big dog fan because of my history with them and their owners, but, dogs are the most common pet in the Western world, so of course we should have a couple of posters on the list, that actually have real experiences with dogs, as owners.

[SHARP]

SAACPTWALOP (Super Awesome Animal Collective Project Thingy With A Lot Of People)!

Honestly though, I have no idea.

Hey, it's a start.:D

[Reyin]

Howdy, I wouldn't mind helping answer peoples' questions if they have them. I'm good with insects and rodents as far as pests go, but not really with taking care of them in the literal sense. I'm fairly knowledgeable on commercial products as well as home remedies for pest removal. I also have a friend with a degree in entomology who I can use as a reference if I don't have the answer. Along with animals, I'm also pretty good with plants and mushrooms.

[Edens Garden]

I guess dog ownership and raising kittens would do the job just fine, if that sounds all right to you.

[iSoap.eNet]

SHARP, I had asked Zok to put you back as a mod and decided to resign my post. With a thread like this, I might be able to contribute with my time constraint (working on a biology degree)... not sure what my strongest area is.

Maybe... birth development of all animal kingdoms? Haha! Learning the scientific names of everything is quite satisfying.

[Revvy]

Hey SHARP, would you be interested in intergrating this to the Totse Wiki section? Having a section dedicated to animals and plants where any respected members from the forum can add decent information from threads and add them to pages.

I want to try and get a 'globetrotters' section of the wiki and make it into a Totse travel guide or something similar. Got 2 threads here with ideas for the wiki, because I think the wiki sections of present are very outdated and not very useful.

http://bbs.zoklet.net/showthread.php?t=5637
http://bbs.zoklet.net/showthread.php?t=5632

[SHARP]

Howdy, I wouldn't mind helping answer peoples' questions if they have them. I'm good with insects and rodents as far as pests go, but not really with taking care of them in the literal sense. I'm fairly knowledgeable on commercial products as well as home remedies for pest removal. I also have a friend with a degree in entomology who I can use as a reference if I don't have the answer. Along with animals, I'm also pretty good with plants and mushrooms.

Sounds good, I'll edit you in right away.:)

[SHARP]

SHARP, I had asked Zok to put you back as a mod and decided to resign my post.

Thanks a bunch, now let's just hope I'm up to the job.;)

With a thread like this, I might be able to contribute with my time constraint (working on a biology degree)... not sure what my strongest area is.

How about we just call you the resident biologist?:)

Maybe... birth development of all animal kingdoms? Haha! Learning the scientific names of everything is quite satisfying.

Yeah, I'm a great fan of scientific names too, it makes it so much easier to get your point across, and there's really no way to misunderstand each other.

[SHARP]

Hey SHARP, would you be interested in intergrating this to the Totse Wiki section? Having a section dedicated to animals and plants where any respected members from the forum can add decent information from threads and add them to pages.

Sounds good to me, now that it seems this baby will actually fly.:)

I want to try and get a 'globetrotters' section of the wiki and make it into a Totse travel guide or something similar. Got 2 threads here with ideas for the wiki, because I think the wiki sections of present are very outdated and not very useful.

http://bbs.zoklet.net/showthread.php?t=5637
http://bbs.zoklet.net/showthread.php?t=5632

I found the first thread you linked to, yesterday.
Then I felt I just totally ripped off your idea, although I hadn't seen the thread before.:D
I think a travel guide would be a good idea; as we have members from all over the world we should be able to compile a substantial amount of info.
If you need info on Denmark, let me know.

[Revvy]

Sounds good to me, now that it seems this baby will actually fly.:)



I found the first thread you linked to, yesterday.
Then I felt I just totally ripped off your idea, although I hadn't seen the thread before.:D
I think a travel guide would be a good idea; as we have members from all over the world we should be able to compile a substantial amount of info.
If you need info on Denmark, let me know.

Haha, don't worry about it. It's not exactly a really original idea - just putting 2+2 together.

Glad you'd be interested, I just hope Zok will incorporate the plans, because there really is potential. It was cool to see you was starting up a similar project over here though; the more forums who want to get involved, the so much better it'll end up.

This wiki, reaaaaalllyy has potential imo.

[SHARP]

Haha, don't worry about it. It's not exactly a really original idea - just putting 2+2 together.

So what you're saying, is that "great minds think alike"?:D

Glad you'd be interested, I just hope Zok will incorporate the plans, because there really is potential.

I'm pretty sure he'd agree.

It was cool to see you was starting up a similar project over here though; the more forums who want to get involved, the so much better it'll end up.

Yup, I'd say that'd be dead on.:)

This wiki, reaaaaalllyy has potential imo.

Yeah, if we can avoid a bunch of kidiots trying to screw it up by posting all sorts of crap...
AFAIK, only mods can delete, but everyone (and his retarded half-brother Pludolph) can submit...

[SHARP]

This one is regarding the compendium we're building.

As of this writing there's been roughly 400 views, we've had a positive response from everyone (including the brass:D) which leads me to believe that it's about time we make the final adjustments, and send this motherfucker into orbit.

As I see it, there's two things that needs to be done.

1. If everyone on the list would be so kind, and submit what they think needs added to the "When asking for help" section (yes, I realize I screwed up by editing it into the OP without notifying you guys & girls, sorry 'bout that, I'll PM you in a couple of days if there's no responses to this post).

2. Someone come up with a name!
We'll need a name for this monster, this board is mostly populated by people with their first language being English, I'm from Denmark and English is my second language, so I might miss out on some of the finer details and such, and my vocabulary is most likely somewhat limited compared to yours.
What I'll ask each and everyone of you (yes lurker, that mens you too!) to do, is to spend just five minutes thinking about what we could call this "thing" when it's launched as a thread that'll be stickied, updated, and fired at high velocity into the Wiki section.

The nature of the project kind of demands that the title is something that'll make it the first one you'll click on when you come to the forum with a question, or in an emergency, at least that's been my thought, but any and all suggestions are welcome.:)

[dedraic]

This is a great idea.

I'm totally willing to share my knowledge about freshwater fish and invertebrate. I tend to keep oddball fish like eel and bichir, and moderately sized predators like oscar. All of my tanks end up planted as well, and I'm kind of tweaky about my water parameters (maintaining a biochemical system was what initially attracted me to aquariums)

I would also recommend under the fish/reptile section adding the latin names of the fish. Nothing is more frustrating than working under the assumption that the fish in question is something totally different. If the latin name isn't known, a GOOD picture of the critter in question could probably help.

[SHARP]

This is a great idea.

Thanks.:)

I'm totally willing to share my knowledge about freshwater fish and invertebrate. I tend to keep oddball fish like eel and bichir, and moderately sized predators like oscar. All of my tanks end up planted as well, and I'm kind of tweaky about my water parameters (maintaining a biochemical system was what initially attracted me to aquariums)

Sounds good.
Would it be accurate to add you under "Fish - Freshwater tanks"
and "Aquatic Invertebrates - Freshwater tanks", or is there something you feel should be specified?

I would also recommend under the fish/reptile section adding the latin names of the fish. Nothing is more frustrating than working under the assumption that the fish in question is something totally different. If the latin name isn't known, a GOOD picture of the critter in question could probably help.

Couldn't agree more, common names suck - Latin names FTW, I'll add it to the Fish/Reptiles help section.

[dedraic]

Sounds good.
Would it be accurate to add you under "Fish - Freshwater tanks"
and "Aquatic Invertebrates - Freshwater tanks", or is there something you feel should be specified?
.

Works for me. :D

[SHARP]

Done!

[Lao Tzu]

Hey SHARP. I seem to be a bit behind on developments. Is there anything you need from me at the moment?

[SHARP]

Hey SHARP. I seem to be a bit behind on developments. Is there anything you need from me at the moment?

We seem to be good to go (I'm working on the final draft now), but it'd be nice to know if there's something in particular you'd like people to put in their posts if they contact you about British insects, ie. "what kind of leaf did you find that caterpillar on?" or something similar.
You know, something that would aid in the identification of a bug, or some other significant info you'd need...
Oh well, I guess that can always be added later, and I'll bet we'll have to make adjustments along the way, but as of now we're on the final countdown to launch.

So far, I plan on calling the sticky "Need Help? Got A Question? Check The/This Compendium!"

I don't know if that's the right title, and everyone's still welcome to make suggestions, but all I need to do right now is make a short intro that explains how it works, and post it.

[Lao Tzu]

That's a good idea SHARP, though I doubt I have anything for it. I'd probably ask something like that as I saw fit if and when someone contacted me.
Although thinking it over some quick info about looks/situation of the organism would help quickly determine its species.

[SHARP]

^^I think it'd be a good idea to keep your eye on this forum for the next hour or so, we're about to lift off. :D

[Revvy]

Yo SHARP, I've got the Wiki rolling, and gave you a section called 'Animals & Plants'.

Feel free to do as you wish with it. ;)

http://zoklet.net/index.php/Main_Page
http://zoklet.net/index.php/Animals_%26_Plants

[SHARP]

^^Thanks a bunch Revvy, but I couldn't have done this by myself, xxombie had as much part in this as I did, not to mention all the people that actually made it possible, but we'll get on it shortly.