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CAOAC CONVENTION London Aquaria Society MAY 2006
CAOAC CONVENTION MAY 19TH – 21st, 2006 Fanshawe College, London, Ontario London Aquaria Society MAY 2006 London, Ontario, Canada www.londonaquariasociety.com 2 Table of Contents Executive Minutes Upcoming Events Welcome from the President Executive Contact Listing Directions Aquarium Beautiful LAS Monthly Jar Show Results Membership Application Form Breeders Award Report 3 3 4 5 6 7 9 13 15 Advertising Rates Business Card $25.00 ¼ Page $40.00 ½ Page $75.00 Full Page $125.00 Rates apply for a year of coverage, totalling 10 issues of our Newsletter. Articles in this publication may be reprinted provided full credit is given to the author, the London Aquaria Society and 2 copies of the published bulletin or magazine in which the article appears is to be mailed to: LAS Executive Meeting The April executive meeting was held at the home of Lorraine and Mark Ruddick. Thanks to Lorraine and Mark for their hospitality. With the convention just a few short weeks away, it was decided that the program for the May meeting would be a group question and answer discussion period. Note, we still need original articles for the newsletter. Show us how much talent you have and submit article to Sharon MacDonald for the monthly newsletter. The executive discussed the progress of the upcoming convention. Most of the details have been finalized. The speakers have all been confirmed, the donations have been received and a raffle for the generous donation from Ray Lucas will be arriving at the convention site. This consists of 72 Gallon bow front tank, light hood, and stand donated by All-Glass Aquariums. It will come with a Rena filter, a 25 foot Python, and lots of extra stuff to make it a value of about $1500.00 Canadian. The raffle tickets will be $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00. So remember to buy those raffle tickets, you could be the lucky winner! The CAOAC Convention Program is posted to the LAS and CAOAC websites. London Aquaria Society P.O. Box 45010 RPO Fairmont London, ON N5W 1A3 Convention time is just around the corner. See you there!!! UPCOMING EVENTS 2005-2006 LAS General Meeting Dates May 9, 2005 June 13, 2005 10 Martha St (519) 425-1233 Ingersoll, ON N5C 1E6 Aquarium Club Members Pay NO TAX on Fish !! Monthly Jar Shows May Fish: Cichlids, Open Plant: Open June No Jar Show due to Elections 2005 - 2006 Show and Auction Dates May 19-22 – LAS, CAOAC Convention September 16, 2006 – Sarnia – Show & Auction September 24, 2006 – LAS – Auction Only 3 President’s Message Bargains galore at the Convention Auction will be available for all that are willing to take part. The Fish show at the convention will be a very exciting event. The speakers will be interesting and very informative at the convention. Seeing others in the hobby and some of our distant friends who will be at the convention is a moment to look forward to and all the memories that will be gotten and kept from the convention are only days away. Have you got your ticket to the convention yet? Plans for the Convention are getting closer to being finalized and it seems every day we get more and more done to make this the best ever. The awards and trophies will be a treasure to all that win them. Members of the executive have been going out and promoting the convention at the different club meetings, events and other activities. A big thanks you to all those members. Thanks to Roger Van der Aa for his presentation at the April meeting on ponds and pond care. Many of our members have backyard ponds and this information is very helpful for those who will be opening their ponds for the season. The Jar Show for May will be Cichlids ( Angels, Discus, Kribs and anything that’s goes under the cichlid name there will be an Open Class as usual and let’s not forget the Plant Class. We have had a great turnout for the jar show for the past few meetings so let’s keep it up. I have heard a lot of good comments from the advertisers that they are seeing LAS membership cards a lot more this year and that makes them happy to see they are getting support from the members, so do not be afraid to show that card and also introduce yourself to the shop owners. A very interesting Executive meeting happened this past month and all the information can be seen in the meeting report. Nine more sleeps after our regular meeting till the 50th Anniversary Party! CAOAC Convention 2006 Wishing you a great Mother’s Day Ron Bishop President London Aquaria Society Please Support the Southwestern Pet Centre 1474 Dundas Street (In the Eastown Plaza) London, ON They support us!!! 4 THE LONDON AQUARIA SOCIETY General Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Tanglewood Orchards Co-Op, 24 Spiritwood Court, Unit 77 (off Scenic Drive), London, ON. The London Aquaria Society is a non-profit organization established in June 1956. Its main objective is to promote interest in breeding and raising of tropical fish, and also to provide a means through which hobbyists may exchange ideas, gain information, and display their fish, sharing them in the public in the London area. EXECUTIVE 2004/2005 President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Advertising Show Chair B.A.P./H.A.P. Library Jar Show Chair Membership Newsletter Editor Auction Chair Webmaster Ron Bishop Dorothy Reimer Mark Ruddick Sharon MacDonald Terry Little/Dorothy Reimer Terry Little Dennis Zajac James Kelly Sarah Lee Nancy Chipps-Drummond Sharon MacDonald Chris McGyver Dennis & Shelley Zajac 519-457-7907 519-438-7682 519-455-8372 519-453-0094 519-752-8642 519-425-1233 519-681-0717 519-686-3473 519-644-2753 519-453-0094 519-424-3302 519-425-1233 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Also serving as CAOAC Reps [email protected] [email protected] no email address [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] DJ’s TROPICS Fish ‘n’ Ponds Somethin’s Fishy. For all your Tropical Fish needs! 1057 Parkinson Road, Unit #9 Woodstock, ON N4S 7W3 Phone Fax (519) 537-2938 (519) 537-6747 DROP IN AND SEE US AT THIS BEAUTIFUL NEW LOCATION 5 6 AQUARIUM BEAUTIFUL Dorothy Reimer, London Aquaria Society June, 2001 A beautifully planted aquarium is a fascinating eyecatcher of beauty and movement. Plants present underwater pictures to complement the fish. They serve as hiding places for small fry or fish eggs, and provide shelter for infusoria, and important food for fish in the early stages of growth. When the aquarium is lit, plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen as they photosynthesize. In the dark, respiration accounts for the absorption of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide. So you see, lighting for twelve to fourteen hours a day is important, as in nature, for good plant growth and coloration. Plants clean the water of some of the waste materials from fish and fish food, and convert this mulm to fertilizer, which is absorbed through the leaves and the roots. Water changes are also a very important factor in plant growth as well as fish growth and health. At least a third of the water should be drained from the bottom of the tank weekly! For it is the bottom of the tank where the remains of food, excrement and mulm build up the heaviest. When refilling the tank, be sure the water temperature is within a couple of degrees of the water in the aquarium. Great variations in temperature tend to discourage plant growth, to the point of disintegration. Should this occur, leave the roots planted, and new growth will probably appear in a month or so. You may or may not lose them. Debris should be siphoned off to discourage bacterial growth. With the use of fluorescent lighting over the aquarium, you can control the amount and kind of light you require. I use two 4-foot tubes over three 55 gallon tanks. One Gro-Lux or wide spectrum tube, accompanied by a cool white bulb, suspended twelve to fourteen inches above the water seems best suited to my needs. Plants requiring more light are planted in the middle aquarium, with those requiring less being planted in either of the side tanks. Should you find an algae build-up on your tanks, it is probably due to too much light. This can be controlled by raising the lights, or by using floating plants to cut down on the light. A piece of Java Moss anchored in the corner of the tank will also aid in algae control. Java Moss tends to grow quickly, so cutting it back may be necessary. Most plants enjoy a 72 to 78 degree water temperature, although a few are more suited to cooler water environments. The majority of aquarium plants do well in a pH of 6.8 to 7.8. In softer or harder water, plants may not die, but will not achieve proper growth. Snails are rather important to plants. Mystery snails slither over leaves and clean them of food particles and small algae, and are an asset to a planted tank. Ramshorn, pond and many other varieties of snails, devour leaves, especially the more delicate species of plants. Unwanted snails can be easily removed by scrunching lettuce leaves and placing on top of the water. A few hours later, you will find the snails congregated on the leaves. They are easily removed and disposed of with a net. When bringing new plants into your aquarium, they should be rinsed well in lukewarm water. To eliminate unwanted snails, the plants may be dipped in a solution of 1 teaspoon of alum to a gallon of water, and left submerged for two minutes, then rinsed well in clear water before planting. When purchasing plants, look for good white roots, and a firm leaf structure as well. They should smell clean, as an off-coloured smelling plant rarely produces a good specimen. This is especially true when purchasing bulbs, where no growth is evident. Young plants adjust better to new conditions. All plants go through a shock in transporting them, and may lose a portion of their leaves. This is normal and these leaves should be removed as new growth appears. Plants purchased in a pot or container should be removed from the container before planting in the aquarium. This should be done carefully, so as not to break any of the healthy roots. This is a good way to buy them, as their roots are protected. Unrooted or bunch plants must have the lead weights removed and about 1 inch of the bottom stock cut off. The plants are now ready to plant, singly, but they can be planted fairly close together, but not as a bunch. Plants such as Echinodorus and Cryptocoryne have crowns. This is the part where leaves join the roots. Care must be taken to leave this exposed when planting. Make a depression in the gravel, like a well, and plant fairly deep, cover the roots with gravel, then gently ease up the plant until the crown is exposed. When planting bulbs, make sure the eye (where the leaves are grown from) are top side up or they will not grow. Rhizomes have only the roots planted and the rhizome exposed. This may have to be held down with a rock or other object. Plants suitable for the aquarium (that is, submersed plants) are found mostly in the tropic zones, although some are found in the temperate zone. Plants are now becoming more readily available in the aquarium hobby, and many new and hard-to-find species are starting to show up too. Many aquarium societies have introduced horticultural programs and are encouraging hobbyists to plant aquariums and enhance the aesthetics of their tank and improve the quality of their fish. We, as hobbyists, must also recognize the impact we can have on the environment. Careless disposal of some plants and fish have caused problems in some areas. We should be aware of problems in our area, and be willing to help others understand the consequences. In the past, waterways have been clogged with plants not native to that area. They were carelessly thrown into a stream. We now have a list of banned plants in Canada. I hope this is food for thought. 7 The Pet Stop is moving to its new location shortly 11 Frank Street 8 JAR SHOW RESULTS TO DATE Name Month Competition Fish Name Ribbon David Stuivenberg November Cyprinids White comet goldfish Blue David Stuivenberg November Cyprinids Orange comet goldfish White Terry Little November Open Dwarf gourami Red Ron Bishop November Open Gold gourami Blue Ron Bishop November Open Gold gourami White Terry Little Sleepers, Gobies, Rainbowfish, Blue Goby - Mandarin Red Ron Bishop December December Sleepers, Gobies, Rainbowfish, Blue Gertrudia Blue Ron Bishop December Sleepers, Gobies, Rainbowfish, Blue Gertrudia White Jack Parkinson December Open Emperor Tetras Red Ron Bishop December Open Rice Fish Blue Ron Bishop December Open Rice Fish White James Kelly December Family Endlers Livebearers Red Dorothy Reimer January Guppies and Swordtails Red Swordtail Red Dorothy Reimer January Guppies and Swordtails Red Swordtail Blue Steve Couttie January Guppies and Swordtails Lyretail Red Swordtail White Ron Bishop January Open Cherry Barb Red Ron Bishop January Open Cherry Barb Blue Ron Bishop January Open Cherry Barg White Jena Couttie January Open Junior Competition Crown Tail Betta Red Jack Parkinson February Bettas, Gouramis and Paradise Fish Gourami Red James Kelly February Open Pleco Red Jack Parkinson February Open Corydoras Blue Jim Williams February Open Cherry Barbs White Ron Bishop March Mollies and Platies Green Molly (male) Red Dorothy Reimer March Mollies and Platies Platy (female) Blue James Kelly March Open Synodontus njassae Red Ron Bishop March Open Long finned bristle-nose pleco Blue Ron Bishop March Open Japanese Rise Fish White Ron Bishop April Characoids Ron Bishop April Characoids Bloodfin Blue David Stuivenburg April Characoids Black Skirt Tetra White Ron Bishop April Open Betta - female Red Ron Bishop April Open Betta - male Blue Ron Bishop April Open Betta - female White Bloodfin Red 9 PLANTS RESULTS TO DATE Name Month Competition Plant Name Ribbon Dorothy Reimer September Open Amazon sword Red Dorothy Reimer October Open Amazon sword Red Dororthy Reimer November Open Anubius Red David Stuivenberg November Open Cryptocoryne willisii “Lucens” Blue David Stuivenberg November Open Cryptocoryne willisii “Mioya” White Dorothy Reimer December Open Cryptocoryne nevilli (full gown) Red David Stuivenberg December Open Crinum natans Blue David Stuivenberg December Open Cryptocoryne balansea White David Stuivenberg January Open Echinodonis X bleheri (paniculata) Red Dorothy Reimer January Open Sword Blue Dorothy Reimer January Open Red Lily White Dorothy Reimer February Open Nevellii Red David Stuivenberg March Open Anubius Nana Red Dorothy Reimer March Open Hygrophilia Blue David Stuivenberg March Open Cryptocoryne pontederifolia White David Stuivenberg April Open Dorothy Reimer April Open David Stuivenburg April Open Red Crinum natans Blue Hornwort White Anubius nana Hours of Operation Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays 11 – 5 11 – 5 11 - 8 10 COME AND SEE WHY BIG AL’S AQUARIUM SERVICES WAREHOUSE OUTLETS IS CANADA’S LEADING RETAILER FOR THE TROPICAL FISH HOBBYIST 10,000 GALLONS OF FRESH AND SALTWATER TROPICAL FISH EXOTIC GOLDFISH & FEEDER FISH SUPER IMPORT SELECTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND FROM OUR EXCLUSIVE FLORIDA FISH FARMS SUPERB AQUATIC PLANTS IMPORTED FROM AROUND THE WORLD HUGH SELECTION OF AQUARIUM AND POND SUPPLIES AQUARIUMS FROM 22 TO 275 GALLONS BIG AL’S QUALITY LINE OF AQUARIUM PRODUCTS, FISH FOODS AND WOODEN STANDS EXPERT STAFF TO HELP YOU WITH ALL OF YOUR AQUARIUM NEEDS BEST PRICES IN TOWN GUARANTEED 10% Discount To London Aquaria Society Members (except sale items) 11 12 LONDON AQUARIA SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NEW AND RENEWAL MEMBERSHIPS Q New Q Renewal Q Junior $15.00/yr. Q Regular $20.00/yr. Q Family $25.00/yr. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: City: _______________________ Prov.:/ _________________________ P.C.:/ ___________ State Zip Code Phone (Home): _____________________ Email Address: _________________________________ G Check here if you will allow the information given above to be published in a London Aquaria Society Membership Roster Aquatic Interests: G Fresh Water Species Number of Tanks ____ G General Fish Keeping G Propagating Plants G Shows & Competitions G Live Food G Brackish Water Species G Marine Species Number of Tanks ____ Number of Tanks ____ G Breeding Fish G Species Preservation G Aquatic Life (other than fish and plants) G Tank Beautiful Competitions G Collecting G Research G Other _______________________________________________________________________ G Areas of Specialization Non-Aquatic Interests: G Photography G Writing G Journalism G Arts & Crafts G Computers G Video Recording G Drawing G Public Speaking G Cooking G Design & Layout G Painting G Woodworking G Other: _________________________________________________________________ 13 LONDON AQUARIA SOCIETY Please list all household members to be included in this L.A.S. membership. Name: Occupation: Age: Birthdate: Age: Birthdate: Age: Birthdate: Age: Birthdate: Name: Occupation: Name: Occupation: Name: Occupation: How did you learn of the London Aquaria Society? (Please check all appropriate sources and list names) G Member: G Magazine Ad: _______________________________ G Newspaper Ad: G Radio Ad: __________________________________ G Pet Shop: G L.A.S. Event: _______________________________ G Other: What do you expect to obtain from your L.A.S. Membership? _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ To return this form or obtain additional information, please contact: London Aquaria Society P.O. Box 45010, RPO Fairmont London, ON N5W 1A3 For Official Use Only: G Life Membership G Paid - Cash Membership Expires: December 31st of each year G Paid - Cheque Amount Paid: $ _____________ 14 15 ` London Aquaria Society P.O. Box 45010 RPO Fairmont London, ON N5W 1A3 519-785-4052 16
