Monster Fish Rescue

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Hi everyone, I’m looking for opinions on a t-shirt design. We’re still in the preliminary stages but this is what we’ve come up with so far… What do you think? Was considering if a person made a $25 donation or higher they’d get one of these:

The “T” would be white with this on the front about 8” tall

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/jstraz/t-shirtpic-1.jpg


Moderators, if this is in the wrong folder could you please move it or delete it. Thanks, Jonathan

[taksan]

you have far nicer RTC's then him

[Monster Fish Rescue]

LOL, that is one of them! I'm just not the greatest photographer LOL Actually all three fish are mine, the oscar was 11 when she passed, but I'm going to have to get a better (bigger) picture of another one of my oscars... I've got some gorgeous commons my wife got me for fathers day last year...

[sammigold]

I dont want to be rude... but I think there is something not quite right, but I cant quite put my finger on it...

Part of it I think is that the head of the stripey one looks a little bit to much like something else (if you get my drift)

I think it may be the angle...also I think the oscar may be too central.. and the writing too tall for the picture, so your eyes are drawn to the writing more than the fish.

but it has definite potential. I hope you dont mind me being a little critical. (I am no expert by any means so feel free to ignore all comments. lol)

cheers

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Thanks for all the feed back guys, I'm more than likely going to make some changes... One change is the minimum donation to get a shirt will be $15 NOT $25. I mean, you can still make a $25 donation I'm not going to argue with that LOL....

I'm going to change the font also, I personally don't care for it but I wanted feed back...

I'm also going to be using a different picture for the oscar, as oscars come in second place for the most common saved... Pacus of course being number one LOL But they're not very "flashy"

Also in my original design the oscar photo was down and to the right a bit, kind of standing on its own... So I think I'm going to go with that...

Thanks again all! I'll be back in a day or so with a new picture :)

Jonathan

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Well... We got rained out today so I've edited the text a bit, but haven't gotten the picture options back from the person helping with that... But here's the text..... The oscar is going to be a picture of one of the tiger oscars that was a rescue and has since been adopted... The one still in the picture was my beloved "Oscar", she was 11 when she went onto the great fish bowl in the sky... Thought it'd be cool to honor her by putting her on the shirt but I can't find a clear or big enough picture of her...

Here's the new text:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/jstraz/t-shirtpictext-2.jpg

Opinions?

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Anyone? :)

[sammigold]

Prefer the writing in a straight line. :-) Good font though

Still think the stripey fish looks abit rude... lol Maybe its just me and my gutter mind. :-)

[Bubbles]

I think it needs an oval or round border around the actual fish & the font size of the writting to be a bit smaller & maybe see what it looks like with the text wrapped around the top or bottom of the border. It looks like it could do with a couple of smaller fish to fill in a little of the white areas in between the fish.

"Sorry" MonsterFishRescue But you did ask !!!

(eveybody's opinions will vary)

Cheer,
Bubbles :)

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Thanks guys!

[Monster Fish Rescue]

I've got a question for you all... If we decided to go with a species specific shirt for the first edition, what would you like to see on it? I'm posting this on all the boards to see what people would like to see on the first shirt. So bring it on!
Thanks,
Jonathan, (aka TheFishGuy) :)

[Merrilyn]

If you're going species specific, then my suggestion is the red tail catfish.

How many novices can pass up that cute little black and white fish with the red tail when they see them at 5 or 6 inches in a tank. They are cute and appealing, and such striking colours.

Pretty hard to resist, but they should come with a warning that this cute little fish will grow to 4 feet long within 2 years.

[samir]

I'd suggest the RTC as well. three fish looks a bit busy. Helvetica is one of the most common and easily readable fonts around.

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Thanks!

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Ok, a final decision has been made as to what exactly will be on the first edition shirt. I'll be going to the print shop today to get a protype made. I should have the actual shirt in my hands by the end of the week! If I'm happy with it you guys will be the first to know!

Here it is:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/jstraz/shirts/FirsteditionT.png

Small print:
I belong to 20 forums, so this will be a "copy and paste" post. Please don't be offended!

[sammigold]

nice :D

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Thanks... one week!!!!

[Merrilyn]

Excellent choice.

Looking good :P

[Monster Fish Rescue]

I have in my possesion two prototype shirts, one is white another is tan...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/jstraz/shirts/007.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/jstraz/shirts/008.jpg


The shirts are NOT available yet. Work is being done to the website and there's been a hiccup in the remodeling of the site...

[Bubbles]

Well done 'Monster Fish Rescue"

You have come a long way with design compared to the original.

Love the white T & Marge looks fabulous.

Keep us updated.

Cheers,
Bubbles aka Karen

[sammigold]

I think that looks really good!

[scott bowler]

awesome looking shirts let us know when and were we can get one hehe they look geat will have to be xxxL though hehe

[Monster Fish Rescue]

will do :)

[Monster Fish Rescue]

OK guys, they're ready! Here's a link to the page on my website! And yes XXXL is available!

[Monster Fish Rescue]

LOL.... Here you go he he

http://www.monsterfishrescue.com/products.html

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Hi guys! I've got some pictures of what the loach shirts look like on some darker shirts!
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/jstraz/007-20.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/jstraz/009-22.jpg
And!! Here's the prototype of the Oscar shirt now available! The oscar on the shirt is going to be about 3" larger, but there's no reason not to show it off and make it available!
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/jstraz/008-17.jpg

Thanks so much for your support and opinions!
Jonathan (aka TheFishGuy) :)

There's a quick link to the shirts in my signature!

[Merrilyn]

That looks awsome Jonathan.

Well done :!:

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Thanks! :)

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Hi everyone! I’ve got some great news! There’s a new shirt available at MFR.com (http://monsterfishrescue.com/cart/) Check it out!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/jstraz/shirts/RTCSHIRT.jpg

This is the third edition, the fourth will be coming out very soon! It’s already been made but there were some issues with it…

[Monster Fish Rescue]

OK! Here's the fourth edition! Now Available!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER A SHIRT FROM MFR! (http://monsterfishrescue.com/cart/)

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/jstraz/shirts/TSNSHIRT1.jpg

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Hi everyone!

I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to the people who have showed their support by purchasing a Monster Fish Rescue T-Shirt. The shirts are definitely conversation starters at your local fish shop, swap meet or auction. Thanks for helping educate other hobbyists about large fish and their proper care! That’s what MFR is all about!

I’d also like to thank “bell” from the cichlid-forum.com for nominating me for Animal Planets “Hero of the Year Award” You’re a class act bell, thank you!

For more information on the Hero of the Year Award click on the link:
http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/hero_of_the_year/hero.html

Since I’m posting I wanted to let people know that I’ve taken your feedback about the shirts and have come up with another option for those who choose not to advertise how much of a fish geek they really are LOL Monster Fish Rescue now has ball caps available!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/jstraz/shirts/005.jpg

You can get them in an array of colors, and if you’d like (upon request) you can even get yourself a Trucker hat in any of the colors available.

Please keep in mind that I don’t keep shirts and hats in stock, they’re made to order and can take up to four weeks to get them to your door step. Personally I think it’s worth the wait!

Don’t forget to check the site for fish that are up for adoption!


Thanks again! Jonathan (aka TheFishGuy)

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Ok, We’re going to try something new… I’ve got three shirts up for auction on eBay. MFR needs donations desperately. The utilities are getting a bit out of hand! Please bid on one of the shirts, or take a look at the site and order yourself a hat or shirt, or make a cash donation. MFR could be on the verge of going under if something doesn’t happen soon. The shirts are doing a good job at getting the name out but do not generate very much $$, and Money is what MFR needs. If you don’t donate because you feel someone else has…. They haven’t. So do your part to make a difference!

Thank you to those that have donated, and thank you in advance to those that are about to donate. Keep in mind there’s no minimum to donate. So if you’ve got an extra $1 please help in our fight to educate the new hobbyist and to re-habilitate and re home large fish.

Here’s a link to the Large Tan RTC shirt on eBay:
Click Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250242520084&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=015)
Here’s a link to the Double X (XXL) Black RTC shirt:
Click Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250242521292&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=015)
And the link to a Triple X (XXXL) Hunter Green RTC shirt:
Click Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250242521719&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=015)


Happy bidding! These shirts are here and ready to be shipped to any destination world wide!

Thank You!
TFG

[jesx57]

Well when I think of monster fish a saratoga (arowana) comes to mind. Why don't you make a tee with them on as well? I like the ones you have done already, great design. :D

[Monster Fish Rescue]

There's a list a mile and ahlf long of fish that will be going on shirts, but it's very difficult to get a picture of a fish that's shirt quality... It's got to be a side view un ubstructed by decor or other fish, and it's got to be a perfect as possible LOL

Did you bid on a shirt?? :)

[Merrilyn]

Did you bid on a shirt?? :)

Yep ....... and yep :wink:

C'mon guys. Place a bid. This is for a very worthy cause.

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Thanks Merrilyn!

Yeah... What she said!

[Merrilyn]

Oh how cool. I won both shirts.

Taksan ..... guess what I got you for Christmas :wink:

[Monster Fish Rescue]

LOL! Congrats! and thank you!! Nicely done!

[Monster Fish Rescue]

Hi folks, MFR is in need of a 20’x15’ pond liner. I found one on eBay for $100 or so including shipping. So I thought I’d come on all the sites and see if people are willing to donate to reach the goal of $100. I’m expecting some large fish shortly and need the room! I belong to 26 forums, so if I only got $4 from one person on every forum we’d make the goal! Here’s the link to the pond liner I’d like to get:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...A:IT&ih=012 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220245334999&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=012)

Or if someone has pond liner to donate that’d be great! Thanks again to all the MFR supporters! You guys are great!

Jonathan


Here's a direct link to the site where a donation can be made! www.monsterfishrescue.com