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Victorian Cichlid Society
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do not accept that there is anyone
who is actually incapable of
writing an article about their fish, or
experiences with fish. I do, however,
know how much I hate writing
Editorials. They are usually left to last
and often hurried. This method has
landed me in “trouble” in the past
due to dotting a few “t”s, crossing
an “i” or two, and in several cases,
misplacing a comma.
A much better method that I have
found is to write small notes in my
committee diary (yes, I jot down all
my little jobs or I tend to forget some
of them). You might want to apply
this methodology to your piscatorial
literary adventure (whew ... nearly
said “Magnum Opus” ... that one got
me in “trouble” once).
In case I haven’t mentioned it
lately: one of the jobs of an Editor
is to transform “rough” copy into
a readable product. As long as your
piece is in English (my French is all
but forgotten) it will be polished into
a thing of beauty ... well, between us,
I am sure we will work it out.
B
ecause there will be no October
meeting, it is obvious that the
Video Home Show results will need
to be announced at the November
General Meeting instead.
It was not clear to me (I can be a
little bit thick at times) whether or
not the deadline for the videos to be
delivered would be moved from the
September Committee Meeting (14/9)
to the October Committee Meeting
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(12/10), but
I will endeavour to clarify
this point next month.
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PRESIDENT:
John McCormick ......................5944 3502
[email protected]
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Living Colour
THE NEXT MEETING of the Society will
be held on the first Wednesday of the
month at 8 pm sharp (the Trading Table
opens earlier) in the Mitcham Scout Hall,
Brunswick Road, Mitcham. Visitors are
heartily encouraged to come along.
CICHLID OF THE MONTH: Trout Cichlid
- Tony Ferguson.
MAIN TALK: Home Show Preparation.
DOOR PRIZES: White Crane - Absolute
Aquarium Products.
DRAW PRIZES:
1. $60 Melbourne Tropical Fish Voucher.
2. $30 Cranbourne Aquarium Voucher.
3. Bottle of wine.
TABLE SHOWS: Details see page 18.
VICE-PRESIDENT:
Klaus Schwarzenholz .........0414 444 737
SECRETARY:
Graham Rowe ...........................9560-7472
[email protected]
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Daryl Hutchins..........................9870 3556
TREASURER:
Tony Ferguson ....................0408 533 552
Mobile ...................................0430 032 304
[email protected]
to have your
name added to the
SOCIAL SECRETARY:
e-mail list.
Melissa Kirkham......................57 969 304
TRADING TABLE:
(Please
note..............................9874
that the url is
David Green
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case-sensitive.)
MEMBERSHIP FEES 2007
Ordinary ............................................. $30.00
Family ................................................ $35.00
Junior/Concession Card Holder......... $15.00
Overseas ........................................... $35.00
(new memberships add $8 joining fee)
LIBRARIAN:
Sandra Robotis ...................0433 985 344
SHOW SECRETARY:
vacant ......................................... xxxx xxxx
Sub-Committee
Chairpersons:
Victorian Cichlid
Society
BAA: vacant.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
or other enquiries
Constitution: Daryl Hutchins.
Handbook: Daryl Hutchins.
Mailing: Peter Robinson.
may
directed
to:
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Maintenance:
Peter Robinson.
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maculatus Sand SpitThe
- David
Callele.
Secretary,
Graham
Rowe
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MEMBERS:
Rowe, Heinz
Staude,
23 Mangana Drive, Graham
Mulgrave
Vic
3170
Kevin Archibald, Keith Patford,
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of material in other publications may be directed to
[email protected].
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FELLOW OF THE SOCIETY:
Graham Rowe.
PUBLIC OFFICER: David Green.
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s a result of recent discussions
at meetings both General and
Committee, and weighing all the pros
and cons, it was decided that there
will no longer be General Meetings
in the same months that we have our
Auctions (usually April and October,
but that is not cast in stone).
When the decision was taken, it was
obviously too late to implement this
for April. But take note that there will
not be a General Meeting in October
due to the Auction on the 20th.
Resun
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factWhite
that there is no General
Crane
aquarium
Meeting
will allow a little more
products
flexibility with timing the Auctions,
imported
amongstby:
other things. Not the least
of which will be taking considerable
pressure off the management group.
I have no doubt there are a few
ABSOLUTE
other-halves who will be happy to see
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you spending a little less time away
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Meeting Details
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AQUARIUM SOCIETY
Meets on the 4th Friday of the month at
Memorial
Art
Genus Etroplus: The Chromides - J McCormick
.................................... 4-8
Nunawading Civic Centre, Whitehorse Road,
Nunawading.
& Photographic
Write to PO Box 3005,
Belize It or Not - D Spielman ...........................................................
10-16
Nunawading 3131.
Competition
VCS Calendar
...................................................................................... 17
(5 September)
AUCTION
Table Show Calendar ........................................................................... 18
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting ......................................................... 19
NATIONAL
AUSTRALIAN
KILLIFISH
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The Last Word ................................................................................... 20
Meets Bi-monthly
in members’ homes.
20 OCT
2007
Mitcham Scout Hall,
Aims of the Society: Brunswick Road, Mitcham
REGENCY
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2007
meeting opened with the President in the chair and he welcomed
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everyone. All present indicated that they had received
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minutes were accepted as read on a motion moved by Dave Thorn and seconded by
488 Dorset Road, Croydon
Jeff Staude.
Expert
advice
The Treasurer reported that there were two renewals
and the
usualgiven
outgoings for
on a wide range of
printing and postage.
Correspondence was received from:
Instrat
products to keep your
aquarium attractive and
Insurance renewal;
healthy.
MELBOURNE’S
Bank Statement;
LARGEST RANGE Bill
OFBuhagiar renewal.
Extensive range of fish
CICHLIDS
and
This was accepted on a motion moved by Jeff Staude
andplants.
seconded by Tony
Ferguson.
712 Plenty Road,
9723
1202
Aussie Reservoir
then presented3073
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sajica. He was thanked for
Present your current VCS Membership
Phone:
6614by acclamation. Card and receive a 10% discount.
his input
and this 9478
was carried
Present your current VCS Membership Card and
After a short
a brief mini auction
receivebreak,
a 10% discount.
was conducted. The donor and bidders
Any African
Any African
Correspondence to: THE SECRETARY
AnyCICHLID
African SOCIETY INC
VICTORIAN
c/- 23 Mangana Drive, Mulgrave, Victoria,
the Editor of TCM or the committee
of and
the Madagascan
Victorian Cichlids may
NOTE: Asian
be entered any time,
Australia 3170
Cichlid Society Inc. Youbutare
encouraged
to write
to,
must
meet the special
requirements
in June (dwarfs) and August (pairs).
Fax: 9560 7472. E-mail: [email protected]
or e-mail the Editor on any subject raised herein.
A discussion was then held on the upcoming auction. The suggestion that we
do not hold a meeting in an auction month was agreed to for an October trial.
Discussion then got diverted to improving meetings, attendances, speakers, web
site, et al. Brochures were being prepared for distribution through our supporting
retailers.
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Next meeting will be on 2 May. Committee meeting on 13 April. EDAS auction
@ Goldfish @ Tropicals @ Cichlids
is on 28 April.
@ Natives @ Plants @ Aquariums
@ Furniture @ Live Foods
Raffle results: Maurice Breward won
@
Reptile
Accessories @ Eheim
first prize and chose the bottle of wine.
@
Fluval
@ Tetra @ Sacem
Obe Bronte then won the $60 Melbourne
@ Jager @ Ponds @ Lighting
Tropical Fish Imports Voucher and Tony
@ Books @ Test Kits @ Advice
Ferguson accepted the $30 Cranbourne
SPECIALISING IN CICHLIDS,
Voucher.
9762 2044 Fax: 9762 2144
NATIVES & OTHER RARE
E-mail: [email protected]
Door prizes,SPECIES
from Nijimi, were won by:
Kristy Paterson,
Aussie
Magnussen,
Tony
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The Victorian Cichlid Society was formed by cichlidophiles in March 1972 thus
becoming the first specialist aquarist group in Victoria. Its main aims are:
1. To promote the keeping of cichlids;
2. To gain and disseminate knowledge of cichlids, their habits and attributes through
the use of slides, films,Kevin
books,
lectures,
demonstrations,
Archibald
Showpractical Keith
Patford Show local and
overseas magazines, articles by members and discussions with fellow members or
January
Any American
Any African
experts in
the field;
February
Any American
Anymaintenance
African
3. To assist,
in any way possible,
the establishment and/or
of approved
public aquaria;
March
Any American
Any African
4. To be involved
of the general publicAny
withAfrican
regard to the benefits
Aprilin the education
Any American
of fishkeeping (particularly cichlids), and the potentially harmful effects of animal
May
Any
American
Any
African
mismanagement;
Dwarf Americans
Dwarf Africans
5. To promote June
fellowship between
members;
July
Any
American
Any
African
6. To further the conservation of species and their natural habitats;
August
Pairs
(American)
Pairs
(African)
7. To further the identification, distribution, breeding, maintenance
and enjoyment of
species
in the Family Cichlidae.
September
Any American
Any African
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Tabl
Show
w Calenda
Calendarr 2007
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were thanked for supporting the Society.
Contact:
Emma Jenkin 9442 3408.
October
Any American
November
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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed herein are those
December
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of the authors, and are not necessarily
those of
Previously
... at a VCS Meeting
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Genus Etroplus:
2007 VCS Calendar
Meeting
January
No meeting
TBA
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April
From a presentation
May
by John McCormick
June
to the VCS April General Meeting
July
August
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species in the genus,
“canarensis”,
goes
Reprinted from which
CICHLIDAE
communiqué, publication of the Pacific Coast Cichlid Association. Interested
are invited to
write: PCCA, Membership Chairman, PO Box 28145, San Jose CA 95159-8145 for more
byparties
the common
name
Etroplus maculatus, a fish of many colours,
information.
including Red, Orange and Yellow ...
“Canara Pearlspot”.
October
November
December
TBA
Auction
Art & Photo
Dinner
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VHS Deadline (14th)
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Judging of the
Video Home
Show
Etroplus suratensis, the Green Chromide, lives mostly in brackish
AQUARIUM
OF VICTORIA
water
and isSOCIETY
the largest
of the group.
Meets on the last Thursday of the month at
be until
29 Grant Street, Clifton Hill.
Australian
hobbyist for
unable to find who fimay
rst not
Call Val Bradley: 9478 6028 for information.
many years,
at times
described it [Day, September
1877
but but
you
may prove a little hard to
-- Ed).
can take
the video
find. At this stage we can
For many years the
onlytime.
dream of canarensis
canarensis was believed any
becoming available as
to be extinct but was
Take asour
many
aslaws
you
fortunately re-discovered
import
prevent
in
the
1990s
and
reits
importation.
like
and
submit
the
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Green is the
FISHES ASSOCIATIONintroduced to the hobby bestTheone.
around
largest of the three, at 30
Meets bi-monthly at the Field Naturalist
Club,2000.
1 Gardenia Street, Blackburn.Both the Green and
cm with canarensis next,
Callthe
Johnoriginal,
Cousins: 9844 1245Orange
(AH) chromides have
growing to approximately
... and
20 cm. The Orange is the
been available to the
wild form. for information.
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September
Etroplus in general are
When I was asked
brackish water fish found
recently, to prepare a
short presentation for the in India and Sri Lanka,
with canarensis being
VCS on the genus Etroconfined to a river system
plus, my first thought
in south-west India.
was to have a look
Etroplus canarensis is
through my selection of
the
odd one out as it is
cichlid
andofaquariumA
group
7.5 cm Vieja synspilum in the aquarium. The full colours
only found in freshwater
related
books.
of
these
fish won’t develop until adulthood.
rivers.
Whilst the books did
Bloch described both
provide some informasuratensis
in 1790
and
group of Vieja synspilum
jungles, Maya
ruins,
Conclusions
tion
on Etroplus I
PICTURE: John McCormick.
maculatus
in
1795.
Canaand
coral
reefs,
but
sure
at a local fish store.
found that it was quite
rensis
was
not
discovered
In summary, Belize
to spend a little time
Having been inspired
limited and covered
until
1877, some
but I was
turned out to be not
snorkeling
of
the
by observing these fish
only “maculatus”, the
only a great place for a
inland waterways. You
in the wild, I have now
Orange Chromide, and
family vacation, but also
may be surprised by what got six juveniles and a
“suratensis”, the Green
you find. I was.
a wonderful opportunity
school of tetras in a spare
Chromide.
toAfter
see a turning
variety of
cichlids
225-litre tank. Hopefully
to the
Epilogue
in
their
native
habitat.
I will get a breeding pair
internet for further inforIf
you
get
a
chance
to
in a few months.
A week after the trip,
mation I discovered that
I
was
delighted
to
fi
nd
a
go,
while
exploring
the
there was in fact a third
Committee Home Show
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smallest
at 10 cm.
These
Fish pictures
howsizes
should
be taken
ever, were
going
to beas
approximations
only
problem. I had no
netas
the
literature
seems
to
or underwater camera.
vary
quite a bit.
Fortunately,
the next day,
Water
conditions
for
while canoeing
among
the Green and Orange
the shallows along the
chromides are the
riverbank, I happened
same, with both species
to catch the sunlight
preferring the addition
just right to illuminate
of salt to their water.
the fiarticles
sh while
avoidThe
I have
read
ing
unwanted
surface
suggest 1.5-2 teaspoons
refleither
ections.
A few dozen
of
aquarium
salt or
snapshots
later,
I
mana marine salt mix, per 5
aged toand
obtain
litres;
theyone
say or
thistwo
is
halfway decent photos
(thank goodness for
digital cameras).
Outpost
Lodge was a
surprisingly
good spot to
snorkel for
cichlids.
the rivers in which they
were collected suggest
a pH: 6.0-6.5, GH 5 and
a temperature of 25°C.
A hobbyist in the UK
reports that he is keeping
his in pH 7.6 with the
fish showing no ill
effects.
Dietary requirements
for all three would seem
to be very similar as they
appear to be omnivorous
in nature, eating a mixed
diet of algae, aquatic
plants and various insect
life that may be available
PICTURE: Tim Dooling.
The basilisks were
particularly entertaining. Commonly seen
basking on low branches
overhanging the water,
when disturbed, they
would race across the
water running upright
on their back legs! Hence
A mixed school of Parapetenia
the
local
nickname
... the urophthalmus
The
recently
re-discovered
Etroplus canarensis
guarding eggs.
and Vieja synspilum
in the
shallows of the New Lagoon.
Jesus Christ Lizard.
A school of small Tilapia (Oreochromis
niloticus). This Tilapia grows quite large
(about one kilogram), and is a popular local
food fish.
A pair of Etroplus canarensis.
slipped underwater secOne night we took
onds before the capture
a Florida-style airboat
noose could be slipped
journey into the floodover their heads. Interplains with one of the
DIRECT
IMPORTERS
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one of the crocobiologists
to observe,
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FISHdiles (about 1.8 metres
capture, and
collect
long) was swimming in
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healthy population of
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in Marines,
these reptiles,
and while
Discus
most are relatively
small,
some do reach 3.6 metres Coral Atolls
OPEN
in length. Riding around
and Cays
7 DAYS
looking for eye-shine
After four days at
with spotlights,Factory
it was 2
Lamanai, we were off
hard not to 41-43
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out Rd to spend the rest of the
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when we fi9792
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the Belizean coast. The
that night, both quietly
snorkeling was truly
Melbourne Tropical Fish
spectacular (even if they
were just saltwater fish).
While swimming with
Nurse Sharks, Lemon
Sharks, Stingrays, Giant
Groupers, Tarpon, and
Barracuda was incredible,
I was also captivated
watching some of the
smaller reef fish. In
particular, seeing pairs of
small colourful Damselfish vigorously defending
their little patch of coral
was eerily similar to
watching the Convicts
in my home aquarium.
Indeed, marine Damselfish and cichlids are
closely related. Observing
their similar behaviors
PICTURE:
Tim Dooling.
certainly made
the
hypothesis of a shared
common ancestor quite
believable.
Before leaving for
home, we had one last
encounter with cichlids
at the Belize Zoo. In
addition to a couple of
freshwater tanks, there
was a large fishpond with
schools of Parapetenia
urophthalmus (and
crocodiles). A colourful
sign also discussed other
cichlids native to Belize
including Amphilophus
robertsoni, Amphilophus
salvini, Archocentrus
octofasciatus, Cryptoheros spilurum,
and Parachromis
friedrichsthali.
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Non-fishy wildlife was
also abundant throughout the area. In addition
to innumerable species
of birds, other Belizean
animals included Black
Howler monkeys, forest
toads, iguanas, and
basilisk lizards.
the minimum for happy,
healthy fish.
Other water parameters
are, pH 8, hardness
20 dH, temperature
24-27°C; these figures
are considered a good
starting point for the
wellbeing of the fish.
Etroplus canarensis
are different in that
they do not require the
addition of salt as they
come from freshwater
rivers and streams.
Details of the water
The dock
parameters
taken from
at Lamanai
to them. In the aquarium
128 itLamanai
would be advisable
briefvegetable
descriptoFirst,
makeasure
tion
of
the
area
is in
matter is included
as a
order. Lamanai,
regular
part of (Mayan
their
diet.
for “drowned
insect”,
although often mistranslated as “submerged
crocodile”) is the site of
a once-grand city spread
Of
over 900 acres. The
course the
information
that I have
provided here should be
used as an introductory
guide only for anyone
wishing to keep any of
the Chromides and I
would highly recommend
that you do some
further
of
ruins, a investigation
number of which
the
before
you
havespecies
now been
restored,
purchase
the
are surrounded
by dense
fish. the
jungle and overlook
winding New River and
Lagoon. Chromides
seem to
be popular
Exploring
the area and
subjects for
climbing up
some of
the
stamps
too.
buildings was fascinating. One of the temples
From the information
that I have read and
having seen both the
For the True Hobbyist
The southern
temple
We areis
an accredited importer selling
(above)
direct to the public.
approximately
34 metres
high
Specialising
in Discus, Goldfish and
and, Wild-caught
while
South American fish
the stairs are
including Apistogrammas.
steep, the
view
the
Wefrom
stock everything
for the hobbyist
top (including
right) Marine Fish and Corals.
provides a
spectacular
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overlookMoonee
of
Ponds 3039
surrounding
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were lots of fish. Large bourne
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PM of characins
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we also
and “we haven’t
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surface, mostly Astyanax several small specimens
to the water. Although,
fasciatus (Mexican Tetra) of fish clearly in the
staying close to the dock
mixed in with a few
genus Thorichthys.
still seemed a prudent
larger unidentified silvery My follow-up research
strategy to me. We had
fish. Beneath the tetras
our snorkel gear with us
were the cichlids, schools indicates they were most
for exploring the coral
likely the well-known
of juvenile fish ranging
reefs later in the trip, but
from 5-10 cm in length.
Firemouth (Thorichthys
my son wanted to use
The most common fish
meeki). While very
snorkels and masks, just
was Parapetenia urophcommon in the aquarium
to “check out the gear”.
thalmus (Mayan Cichlid),
It turned out to be a
hobby, it was definitely
but there were alsoThe aquarium
great idea.
Not every fish
significant numbersfish
of foodspecial
that seeing the fish
Vieja
synspilum,
(Quetzal
Under
the
dock,
it
in their native habitat.
is lucky enough
is completely
Cichlid). The fish were
looked like an aquarium
son even
natural!My
Over
30 found a
to one
eat
(well, actually
of OSIyoung, hence lacking
vitamins,
minerals
Petenia splendida
their adult markings,
but single
my aquariumsfoods.
in need
and
amino
acids
(Bay Snook) lurking
still clearly identifiable.
of a couple of Plecos
essentialunder
to a one of the piers,
The brilliant colours
and a waterOnly
change).those
completeitsbalanced
of the adult synspilum
The bottom
was very
with
caring
torpedo-shaped body
(which grow up to diet.
soft mud and easily
owners. 30 cm) are likely the
and large mouth clearly
disturbed by our swimmarking the fish as a
primary reason for the
ming. Nonetheless, the
commercial success of
predator.
visibility remained about
It’s only
natural
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FIN LAND
AQUARIUM
(shownand
in the
Green
the photo
Orange in
the
flesh,
say the
below)
wasI would
originally
Chromides
would
bewas
a
built in 100 BC and
genus that I would like to
believed to be the tallest
keep one day.
man-made
structure
If any of our
readersin
the
pre-classical
Maya
have been keeping
any
period.
Even today
the
of
the Chromide
species
Itemple
am sure
ourare
Editor,
ruins
taller
would
love
to hearbuildthan any
modern
from you in the
ing in Belize.
form of an article
regarding your
experiences with
them.
MayaWe
temple
at
would all
Lamanai.
benefit by hearing
from someone
who has had handson experience with
Chromides.
10
From `CICHLIDAE communiqé’ #159.
11
My family and I had
the opportunity to go
on a 10-day vacation
to Belize this past
June. Located on the
Caribbean just south of
Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Belize is known for
unspoiled subtropical
rainforests, the centre
of the ancient Maya
civilisation, and the
world’s second-longest
barrier reef.
Formerly called
British Honduras, the
country is becoming
an increasingly popular
tourist destination for a
number of reasons.
The government is
a stable parliamentary
democracy (never having
suffered though the civil
wars and dictatorships
that have plagued so
many other Central
American countries), and
English is the official
into the jungle. The boat
ride lasted a little over
an hour and ended at the
Lamanai Outpost Lodge,
located on the banks
of the huge New River
Lagoon that forms the
headwaters of the river.
language. While I knew
that Belize is home
to a number of native
cichlids, the trip was
not designed for tropical fish collecting, but
rather a family vacation
to first visit some Maya
ruins in the interior and
then snorkel among the
offshore cays and coral
atolls.
We set off for our first
destination immediately
upon our arrival in Belize
City (about a three-hour
flight from Dallas,
Texas). After a one-hour
drive north along a
nicely paved highway, we
reached the banks of the
New River. Hopping into
a speedboat, we were on
our way cruising up-river
During the boat ride,
I happened to ask our
guide about some of
the local fish. He said
the river had significant
populations of Tarpon,
Tilapia, Bay Snook,
and cichlids. “Cichlids?
What species?” I asked.
“Oh, we just call them
cichlids; they come in all
kinds of colours,” came
the answer. Intriguing.
Tilapia are of course
non-native cichlids now
found in many Belizean
waterways, most likely
originally introduced
from accidental releases
from fish farms (Oreochromis niloticus is the
most common species
in Belize), and the Bay
Snook (Petenia splendida) is a large native
predatory cichlid. But
what about the other
species? I made a mental
note to try and find out.
Riverine habitat
along the New River,
Belize.
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Story and photos by Daniel Spielman
to them. In the aquarium
128 Lamanai
it would be advisable
briefvegetable
descriptoFirst,
makeasure
tion
of
the
area
is inas a
matter is included
order.
regularLamanai,
part of (Mayan
their
diet.
for
“drowned
insect”,
although often mistranslated as “submerged
crocodile”) is the site of
a once-grand city spread
Of
over 900 acres. The
course the
information
that I have
provided here should be
used as an introductory
guide only for anyone
wishing to keep any of
the Chromides and I
would highly recommend
that you do some
furthera investigation
of
ruins,
number of which
the species
before
you
have
now been
restored,
purchase
the
are surrounded
by dense
fish. the
jungle and overlook
winding New River and
Lagoon. Chromides
seem to
be popular
Exploring
the area and
subjects for
climbing up
some of
the
stamps
too.
buildings was fascinating. One of the temples
From the information
that I have read and
having seen both the
For the True Hobbyist
The southern
temple
We areis
an accredited importer selling
(above)
direct to the public.
approximately
34 metres
high
Specialising
in Discus, Goldfish and
and, Wild-caught
while
South American fish
the stairs are
including Apistogrammas.
steep, the
view
the
Wefrom
stock everything
for the hobbyist
top (including
right) Marine Fish and Corals.
provides a
spectacular
123 Pascoe Vale Road,
overlookMoonee
of
Ponds 3039
surrounding
9326 0775
junglePhone/Fax
and
www.fi
nlandaq.com
the New River
Lagoon.
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your knowledge?
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your favorite fish buy
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ask your local aquarium
shop for
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3 OLSEN
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ruins
in the morning,
Phone
2204
was very hot
when9783
we got
backOver
to the
lodge.dedicated
A swim to cichlids.
80 tanks
Our
pledgeseemed
is to provide
in the
lagoon
in the best
service
and
competitive
order.
After
being
reas- prices on all
accessories.
sured thatfish
theand
crocodiles
14 Cooper
Crt,inCranthis species
the hobby.
1.5-2 metres, and there
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only hung out “on the
were lots of fish. Large bourne
3977
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With some additional
far side of the lagoon”
numbers
Trading hours: 10:30 AM-5:30
PM of characins
Tel:
5995
5066
Fax:
5995found
5044
looking,
we also
and “we haven’t
lost a
7 days a week. swam just under the
[email protected]
tourist yet”, we were off
surface, mostly Astyanax several small specimens
to the water. Although,
fasciatus (Mexican Tetra) of fish clearly in the
staying close to the dock
mixed in with a few
genus Thorichthys.
still seemed a prudent
larger unidentified silvery My follow-up research
strategy to me. We had
fish. Beneath the tetras
our snorkel gear with us
were the cichlids, schools indicates they were most
for exploring the coral
likely the well-known
of juvenile fish ranging
reefs later in the trip, but
from 5-10 cm in length.
Firemouth (Thorichthys
my son wanted to use
The most common fish
meeki). While very
snorkels and masks, just
was Parapetenia urophcommon in the aquarium
to “check out the gear”.
thalmus (Mayan Cichlid),
It turned out to be a
hobby, it was definitely
but there were alsoThe aquarium
great idea.
Not every fish
significant numbersfish
of foodspecial
that seeing the fish
Vieja
synspilum,
(Quetzal
Under
the
dock,
it
in their native habitat.
is lucky enough
is completely
Cichlid). The fish were
looked like an aquarium
son even
natural!My
Over
30 found a
to one
eat
(well, actually
of OSIyoung, hence lacking
vitamins,
minerals
Petenia splendida
their adult markings,
but single
my aquariumsfoods.
in need
and
amino
acids
(Bay Snook) lurking
still clearly identifiable.
of a couple of Plecos
essentialunder
to a one of the piers,
The brilliant colours
and a waterOnly
change).those
completeitsbalanced
of the adult synspilum
The bottom
was very
with
caring
torpedo-shaped body
(which grow up to diet.
soft mud and easily
owners. 30 cm) are likely the
and large mouth clearly
disturbed by our swimmarking the fish as a
primary reason for the
ming. Nonetheless, the
commercial success of
predator.
visibility remained about
It’s only
natural
cichlids.web.com
cichlids.web.com
FIN LAND
AQUARIUM
(shown
in the
Green and
the photo
Orange in
the flesh,
say the
below)
wasI would
originally
Chromides
would
a
built in 100 BC andbewas
genus that I would like to
believed to be the tallest
keep one day.
man-made
structure
If any of our
readersin
the
pre-classical
Maya
have been keeping
any
period.
Even today
the
of the Chromide
species
I am sure
ourare
Editor,
temple
ruins
taller
wouldany
love
to hearbuildthan
modern
from you in the
ing in Belize.
form of an article
regarding your
experiences with
them.
MayaWe
temple
at
would all
Lamanai.
benefit by hearing
from someone
who has had handson experience with
Chromides.
14
6
smallest
at 10 cm.
These
Fish pictures
howsizes were
should
be taken
ever,
going
to beas
approximations
only
problem.
I had no
netas
the
literature
seems
to
or underwater camera.
vary quite a bit.
Fortunately,
the next day,
Water
conditions
for
while
canoeing
among
the Green and Orange
the shallows along the
chromides are the
riverbank, I happened
same, with both species
to catch the sunlight
preferring the addition
just right to illuminate
of salt to their water.
the
sh whileI have
avoidThefiarticles
read
ing
unwanted
surface
suggest 1.5-2 teaspoons
refl
ections.
A few dozen
of either
aquarium
salt or
snapshots
later,
I
mana marine salt mix, per 5
aged
obtain
two
litres;toand
theyone
say or
this
is
halfway decent photos
(thank goodness for
digital cameras).
Outpost
Lodge was a
surprisingly
good spot to
snorkel for
cichlids.
the rivers in which they
were collected suggest
a pH: 6.0-6.5, GH 5 and
a temperature of 25°C.
A hobbyist in the UK
reports that he is keeping
his in pH 7.6 with the
fish showing no ill
effects.
Dietary requirements
for all three would seem
to be very similar as they
appear to be omnivorous
in nature, eating a mixed
diet of algae, aquatic
plants and various insect
life that may be available
PICTURE: Tim Dooling.
The basilisks were
particularly entertaining. Commonly seen
basking on low branches
overhanging the water,
when disturbed, they
would race across the
water running upright
on their back legs! Hence
A mixed school of Parapetenia
the
local
nickname
... the urophthalmus
The
recently
re-discovered
Etroplus canarensis
guarding eggs.
and Vieja synspilum
in the
shallows of the New Lagoon.
Jesus Christ Lizard.
A school of small Tilapia (Oreochromis
niloticus). This Tilapia grows quite large
(about one kilogram), and is a popular local
food fish.
A pair of Etroplus canarensis.
slipped underwater secOne night we took
onds before the capture
a Florida-style airboat
noose could be slipped
journey into the floodover their heads. Interplains with one of the
DIRECT
IMPORTERS
OF
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one of the crocobiologists
to observe,
AQUARIUM
FISHdiles (about 1.8 metres
capture, and
collect
long) was swimming in
data onzthe
endangered
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z Discus
almost the identical area
Morelet’s
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(Crocodylus moreletii).
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z
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sh
Tilapia earlier that same
healthy population of
evening.
Specialising
in Marines,
these reptiles,
and while
Discus
most are relatively
small,
some do reach 3.6 metres Coral Atolls
OPEN
in length. Riding around
and Cays
7 DAYS
looking for eye-shine
After four days at
with spotlights,Factory
it was 2
Lamanai, we were off
hard not to 41-43
shoutSinclair
out Rd to spend the rest of the
Dandenong
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a beauty!”3175 trip exploring the coral
when we fi9792
nally found
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one. www.Melbournetropicalfi
Of the two we found sh.com.au
the Belizean coast. The
that night, both quietly
snorkeling was truly
Melbourne Tropical Fish
spectacular (even if they
were just saltwater fish).
While swimming with
Nurse Sharks, Lemon
Sharks, Stingrays, Giant
Groupers, Tarpon, and
Barracuda was incredible,
I was also captivated
watching some of the
smaller reef fish. In
particular, seeing pairs of
small colourful Damselfish vigorously defending
their little patch of coral
was eerily similar to
watching the Convicts
in my home aquarium.
Indeed, marine Damselfish and cichlids are
closely related. Observing
their similar behaviors
PICTURE:
Tim Dooling.
certainly made
the
hypothesis of a shared
common ancestor quite
believable.
Before leaving for
home, we had one last
encounter with cichlids
at the Belize Zoo. In
addition to a couple of
freshwater tanks, there
was a large fishpond with
schools of Parapetenia
urophthalmus (and
crocodiles). A colourful
sign also discussed other
cichlids native to Belize
including Amphilophus
robertsoni, Amphilophus
salvini, Archocentrus
octofasciatus, Cryptoheros spilurum,
and Parachromis
friedrichsthali.
157
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Non-fishy wildlife was
also abundant throughout the area. In addition
to innumerable species
of birds, other Belizean
animals included Black
Howler monkeys, forest
toads, iguanas, and
basilisk lizards.
the minimum for happy,
healthy fish.
Other water parameters
are, pH 8, hardness
20 dH, temperature
24-27°C; these figures
are considered a good
starting point for the
wellbeing of the fish.
Etroplus canarensis
are different in that
they do not require the
addition of salt as they
come from freshwater
rivers and streams.
Details of the water
The dock
parameters
taken from
at Lamanai
16
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Genus Etroplus:
2007 VCS Calendar
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From a presentation
May
by John McCormick
June
to the VCS April General Meeting
July
August
e
species in the genus,
“canarensis”,
goescommuniqué, publication of the Pacific Coast Cichlid Association. Interested
Reprinted from which
CICHLIDAE
are invited to
write: PCCA, Membership Chairman, PO Box 28145, San Jose CA 95159-8145 for more
by parties
the common
name
Etroplus maculatus, a fish of many colours,
information.
including Red, Orange and Yellow ...
“Canara Pearlspot”.
October
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Judging of the
Video Home
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Etroplus suratensis, the Green Chromide, lives mostly in brackish
AQUARIUM
OF VICTORIA
water
and isSOCIETY
the largest
of the group.
Meets on the last Thursday of the month at
be until
29 Grant Street, Clifton Hill.
Australian
hobbyist for
unable to find who fimay
rst not
Call Val Bradley: 9478 6028 for information.
many
years,
at times
described it [Day, 1877
September but but
you
may prove a little hard to
-- Ed).
can take
the video
find. At this stage we can
For many years the
onlytime.
dream of canarensis
canarensis was believed any
becoming available as
to be extinct but was
Take asour
many
aslaws
you
fortunately re-discovered
import
prevent
in
the
1990s
and
reits
importation.
like
and
submit
the
AUSTRALIAN & NEW GUINEA
Theone.
Green is the
FISHES ASSOCIATIONintroduced to the hobby best
around
largest of the three, at 30
Meets bi-monthly at the Field Naturalist
Club,2000.
1 Gardenia Street, Blackburn.Both the Green and
cm with canarensis next,
Callthe
Johnoriginal,
Cousins: 9844 1245Orange
(AH) chromides have
growing to approximately
... and
20 cm. The Orange is the
wild form. for information. been available to the
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September
When I was asked
Etroplus in general are
brackish water fish found
recently, to prepare a
short presentation for the in India and Sri Lanka,
with canarensis being
VCS on the genus Etroconfined to a river system
plus, my first thought
in south-west India.
was to have a look
Etroplus canarensis is
through my selection of
the
odd one out as it is
cichlid
andofaquariumA group
7.5 cm Vieja synspilum in the aquarium. The full colours
only found in freshwater
related
books.
of these
fish won’t develop until adulthood.
rivers.
Whilst the books did
Bloch described both
provide some informasuratensis
in 1790
and
group of Vieja synspilum
jungles, Maya
ruins,
Conclusions
tion
on Etroplus I
PICTURE: John McCormick.
maculatus
in
1795.
Canaand
coral
reefs,
but
sure
at a local fish store.
found that it was quite
rensis
was
not
discovered
In summary, Belize
to spend a little time
Having been inspired
limited and covered
until
1877, some
but I was
turned out to be not
snorkeling
of
the
by observing these fish
only “maculatus”, the
only a great place for a
inland waterways. You
in the wild, I have now
Orange Chromide, and
family vacation, but also
may be surprised by what got six juveniles and a
“suratensis”, the Green
you find. I was.
a wonderful opportunity
school of tetras in a spare
Chromide.
toAfter
see aturning
variety of
cichlids
225-litre tank. Hopefully
to the
Epilogue
in
their
native
habitat.
I will get a breeding pair
internet for further inforIf
you
get
a
chance
to
in a few months.
A week after the trip,
mation I discovered that
I
was
delighted
to
fi
nd
a
go,
while
exploring
the
there was in fact a third
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AQUARIUM SOCIETY
Meets on the 4th Friday of the month at
Memorial
Art
Genus Etroplus: The Chromides - J McCormick
.................................... 4-8
Nunawading Civic Centre, Whitehorse Road,
Nunawading.
& Photographic
Write to PO Box 3005,
Belize It or Not - D Spielman ...........................................................
10-16
Nunawading 3131.
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in members’ homes.
20 OCT
2007
Mitcham Scout Hall,
Aims of the Society: Brunswick Road, Mitcham
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Expert
The Treasurer reported that there were two renewals
and advice
the usualgiven
outgoings for
on a wide range of
printing and postage.
Correspondence was received from:
Instrat
products to keep your
aquarium attractive and
Insurance renewal;
healthy.
MELBOURNE’S
Bank Statement;
LARGEST RANGE Bill
OFBuhagiar renewal.
Extensive range of fish
CICHLIDS
and
plants.
This was accepted on a motion moved by Jeff Staude
and
seconded by Tony
Ferguson.
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9723
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Aussie Reservoir
then presented3073
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sajica. He was thanked for
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and this 9478
was carried
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a 10% discount.
was conducted. The donor and bidders
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the Editor of TCM or the committee
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encouraged
to write
to,
must
meet the special
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in June (dwarfs) and August (pairs).
Fax: 9560 7472. E-mail: [email protected]
or e-mail the Editor on any subject raised herein.
A discussion was then held on the upcoming auction. The suggestion that we
do not hold a meeting in an auction month was agreed to for an October trial.
Discussion then got diverted to improving meetings, attendances, speakers, web
site, et al. Brochures were being prepared for distribution through our supporting
retailers.
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is on 28 April.
@ Natives @ Plants @ Aquariums
@ Furniture @ Live Foods
Raffle results: Maurice Breward won
@
Reptile
Accessories @ Eheim
first prize and chose the bottle of wine.
@
Fluval
@ Tetra @ Sacem
Obe Bronte then won the $60 Melbourne
@ Jager @ Ponds @ Lighting
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The Victorian Cichlid Society was formed by cichlidophiles in March 1972 thus
becoming the first specialist aquarist group in Victoria. Its main aims are:
1. To promote the keeping of cichlids;
2. To gain and disseminate knowledge of cichlids, their habits and attributes through
the use of slides, films,Kevin
books,
lectures,
demonstrations,
Archibald
Showpractical Keith
Patford Show local and
overseas magazines, articles by members and discussions with fellow members or
January
Any American
Any African
experts in
the field;
February
Any American
Anymaintenance
African
3. To assist,
in any way possible,
the establishment and/or
of approved
public aquaria;
March
Any American
Any African
4. To be involved
of the general publicAny
with
regard to the benefits
Aprilin the education
Any American
African
of fishkeeping (particularly cichlids), and the potentially harmful effects of animal
May
Any
American
Any
African
mismanagement;
Dwarf Americans
Dwarf Africans
5. To promoteJune
fellowship between
members;
July
Any
American
Any
African
6. To further the conservation of species and their natural habitats;
August
Pairs
(American)
Pairs
(African)
7. To further the identification, distribution, breeding, maintenance
and enjoyment of
species
in the Family Cichlidae.
September
Any American
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were thanked for supporting the Society.
Contact:
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December
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of the authors, and are not necessarily
those of
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do not accept that there is anyone
who is actually incapable of
writing an article about their fish, or
experiences with fish. I do, however,
know how much I hate writing
Editorials. They are usually left to last
and often hurried. This method has
landed me in “trouble” in the past
due to dotting a few “t”s, crossing
an “i” or two, and in several cases,
misplacing a comma.
A much better method that I have
found is to write small notes in my
committee diary (yes, I jot down all
my little jobs or I tend to forget some
of them). You might want to apply
this methodology to your piscatorial
literary adventure (whew ... nearly
said “Magnum Opus” ... that one got
me in “trouble” once).
In case I haven’t mentioned it
lately: one of the jobs of an Editor
is to transform “rough” copy into
a readable product. As long as your
piece is in English (my French is all
but forgotten) it will be polished into
a thing of beauty ... well, between us,
I am sure we will work it out.
B
ecause there will be no October
meeting, it is obvious that the
Video Home Show results will need
to be announced at the November
General Meeting instead.
It was not clear to me (I can be a
little bit thick at times) whether or
not the deadline for the videos to be
delivered would be moved from the
September Committee Meeting (14/9)
to the October Committee Meeting
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(12/10), but
I will endeavour to clarify
this point next month.
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PRESIDENT:
John McCormick ......................5944 3502
[email protected]
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in
Living Colour
THE NEXT MEETING of the Society will
be held on the first Wednesday of the
month at 8 pm sharp (the Trading Table
opens earlier) in the Mitcham Scout Hall,
Brunswick Road, Mitcham. Visitors are
heartily encouraged to come along.
CICHLID OF THE MONTH: Trout Cichlid
- Tony Ferguson.
MAIN TALK: Home Show Preparation.
DOOR PRIZES: White Crane - Absolute
Aquarium Products.
DRAW PRIZES:
1. $60 Melbourne Tropical Fish Voucher.
2. $30 Cranbourne Aquarium Voucher.
3. Bottle of wine.
TABLE SHOWS: Details see page 18.
VICE-PRESIDENT:
Klaus Schwarzenholz .........0414 444 737
SECRETARY:
Graham Rowe ...........................9560-7472
[email protected]
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TREASURER:
Tony Ferguson ....................0408 533 552
Mobile ...................................0430 032 304
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to have your
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e-mail list.
Melissa Kirkham......................57 969 304
TRADING TABLE:
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that the url is
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case-sensitive.)
MEMBERSHIP FEES 2007
Ordinary ............................................. $30.00
Family ................................................ $35.00
Junior/Concession Card Holder......... $15.00
Overseas ........................................... $35.00
(new memberships add $8 joining fee)
LIBRARIAN:
Sandra Robotis ...................0433 985 344
SHOW SECRETARY:
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Sub-Committee
Chairpersons:
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Society
BAA: vacant.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
or other enquiries
Constitution: Daryl Hutchins.
Handbook: Daryl Hutchins.
Mailing: Peter Robinson.
may
directed
to:
Species be
Maintenance:
Peter Robinson.
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maculatus Sand SpitThe
- David
Callele.
Secretary,
Graham
Rowe
LIFE
MEMBERS:
Rowe, Heinz
Staude,
23 Mangana Drive, Graham
Mulgrave
Vic
3170
Kevin Archibald, Keith Patford,
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s a result of recent discussions
at meetings both General and
Committee, and weighing all the pros
and cons, it was decided that there
will no longer be General Meetings
in the same months that we have our
Auctions (usually April and October,
but that is not cast in stone).
When the decision was taken, it was
obviously too late to implement this
for April. But take note that there will
not be a General Meeting in October
due to the Auction on the 20th.
Resun
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factWhite
that there is no General
Crane
aquarium
Meeting
will allow a little more
products
flexibility with timing the Auctions,
imported
amongstby:
other things. Not the least
of which will be taking considerable
pressure off the management group.
I have no doubt there are a few
ABSOLUTE
other-halves who will be happy to see
AQUARIUM
you spending a little less time away
PRODUCTS
fromBoola
the farm.
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you be at a complete loss
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GeneralFISH
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GREAT
idea:
you could even write an article
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