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1 Volume 5, Issue 8 March 6, Gadget Night Bring items that you have made or found, to share with your fellow aquarists to make the hobby much easier. LOL How I got Started With Aquaria By: Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod, Tropical Fish Hobbyist, August, 1984 Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod journeys back to the roots of a childhood that grew into a lifelong career. As a kid of 8 or 9, I was more interested in pigeons than anything else in the world. I used to get 25 cents for lunch money at school but instead of buying food, I would save the 25 cents and run home after school and raid the ice box (no refrigerators in those days!). Mom thought I had a ravenous appetite and never could understand how I could eat so much and still be so skinny. The 25 cents a day I saved, bought a pigeon (they only cost 25 cents In those days) or 5 pounds of pigeon feed. In the pigeon store was a man named Walt. His place of business was on either 15th or 16th Street in Bayonne, New Jersey. Besides selling pigeons he sold all kinds of birds and he had one huge tank filled with guppies. As the guppies kept breeding and replenishing themselves, he kept selling them. He told me that he had started with 20 cents worth of guppies (that was about three females and two males), threw them into the 100 gallon tank he had and let nature take its course. Outside in the backyard of the store he had a pond about 10 feet in diameter. Into this pond went some of the pigeon droppings, hay from the nest boxes and uneaten or partially digested seeds and their husks. What came out of the pond almost all year was live food for aquarium fishes. The food changed from daphnia in the summer to cyclops and glass larvae in the fall. Lots of mosquito larvae were also available. He sold generous portions of these foods for 5 cents and fed whatever was left on the counter at night to the tank of guppies. He counted his profit at the end of a business day by the amount he had in his pocket. Except for heat and rent he had no overhead and few purchases. It was a nice business. One day, after racing home from school for lunch, I was greeted by a not-smiling mother. It seems that I had built a pigeon coop on the roof out of the garage where my father kept his car (a 1936 Plymouth). It never dawned on me that my father didn t have the rights to the roof, but when the roof started leaking because of the nails I drove into it and my father complained to the landlord...well, you can understand my mother s ire. The solution was simply: no more pigeons. I found it very hard to acclimate to a petless life, so I took my pigeons back to Walt for him to sell them to some loving person who will take good care of the. I got enough money to buy an aquarium and a pair of guppies. Every night I would climb Walt s back fence and steal a few netfulls of live food. Within a year I was competing with Walt by selling my guppies for 1 cent each to the other petshops in town, especially Woolworth s. But Walt was nobody s food. As soon as the bottom dropped out of the guppy market, he switched to swordtails. cont d on page 5

2 Volume 57, Issue 8 Page 2 President Ron Bishop ron.bishop2@sympatico.ca Vice-President/Annual Show Chair Karl Baumgarten baumgarten_karl@yahoo.ca Treasurer/C.A.R.E.S. Rep. Annette Bishop ally_ann@hotmail.com Member at Large Derek Tucker gotcoz@live.ca Secretary / Correspondence Sharon MacDonald sharonmacdonald62@gmailcom Membership Chair Nancy Drummond nchipps-drummond@fanshawec.ca Library James & Margaret Kelly B.A.P./H.A.P. Stephen Gregson guppytrain@gmail.com Newsletter Editor Lorraine Gregson koilady@execulink.com Monthly Jar Show Sarah Lee sarahlee@uwo.ca Advertising Bob Steele lewest@sympatico.ca Auction Chair Jack Parkinson Upcoming Events 14, 2012: Brian & Susan Glazier will do a talk on Breeding Techniques. March 6, 2012: Gadget Night. April 10, 2012: To be announced. May 6, 2012: Club Auction Frank Aguirre will speak on Beautiful Aquari- May 8, 2012: ums. June 12, 2012: Pot Luck Dinner September 30, 2012: Show & Club Auction. October 9, 2012: To be announced. November 13, 2012: To be announced. December 11, 2012: To be announced. Table of Contents President s Message Koilady s Korner.4 The Zebra Pleco...6 C.A.O.A.C. Representative Bob Steele lewest@sympatico.ca Website Eric Geissinger kegboy@gmail.com The Dwarf Gourami...7 Viper Fish Jar Show Results 12 Very Interesting!...12 C.A.O.A.C. Events Calendar Page 2

3 Volume 57, Issue 5 Page 3 President s Message Happy Saint Patrick s Day This month s meeting will be on March 6 th, one week earlier than normal due to March Break. Next month we will be at our regular time, the second Tuesday of the month. The guest speaker for was Brian Glazier, talking about different methods of breeding our fish. Brian s presentation was interesting and I trust we all learned a lot of ideas that work for him. Again, another great talk from Brian. This month s meeting will be gadget night. A time to bring in tricks you use for making the fish hobby a little easier. If all goes to plan, this should be a very interesting evening. So, bring your secrets in and share them with everyone. We hope there is lots of support and we all take something home that was shared this evening. This month s Jar Show will be for Swordtails, Mollies and Platies and the along with the Open Class and the Plant class. The auction will be there as usual. Happy St. Patrick s Day Go easy on the green water! ;0) Ron Bishop President The is a non-profit organization, established in June Its main objective is to promote interest in breeding and raising 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. Advertising Rates Business Card. $ /4 page..$ /2 page..$75.00 Full Page....$ Rates apply for a year coverage totaling 10 issues of our Newsletter. Articles in this publication may be reprinted provided full credit is given to the Author, the and 2 copies of the published bulletin or magazine in which the article appears, is to be mailed to: P.O. Box 45010, RPO Fairmont London, Ontario N5W 1A3 Please Support Southwestern Pet Centre 1641 Dundas Street (New Location Dundas & Saskatoon London, Ontario They support us!!! Page 3

4 Filtration I've been in the pond hobby for just over 25 years and in the beginning had great difficulty in keeping my pond water clear. I used to use the upflow bio-filters which we made ourselves and found that they worked quite well, at least for a little while. After a while I found that my water would start to turn green again and I couldn't understand why. So, I was told to drain the filter and remove the lava rock to see what was going on. What I found was that about 1/3 of the lava rock was covered in sludge, at the bottom of the filter. Backwashing did nothing to get rid of this sludge, therefore, the good bacteria would continue to die as the sludge crept higher and higher in the filter. I was then showed how to make a downflow bio-filter. The mechanical part of this filter was at the top and I use a couple of layers of window screening to trap debris from the bottom of the pond. They are always clean and loaded with good bacteria which removes ammonia and nitrites from the water. My water is always crystal clear and free of hair algae. I can clean the window screening every few days or whenever it needs it and this doesn't hurt the good bacteria in the filter. Barley straw, chemicals, u.v. lights, etc., are quick fixes but don't address the real problem which is usually an unbalanced pond. We used to have 14 ponds in our yard where we bred and imported quality Koi and Goldfish and without this bio-filter, we would never have been able to keep them all alive and healthy. I've been where many of you people have been. I had a green pond for at least 10 years. I had tried anything available to me to clear my pond water. I was told that my pond water would never clear because I didn't have 60% plant coverage but when your dealing with Koi, all of you know what damage they can do to plants and water conditions, so we ended up removing all our plants and built a bigger biofilter and ended up with just a Koi pond and our water was always clear. cont d on page 11 PET PARADISE SUPERSTORE Locally Owned & Operated Since 1995 LONDON S LARGEST SELECTION OF PUPPIES, KITTENS, REPTILES, FISH, AND SMALL ANIMALS Full line of Pet and Aquarium Supplies Knowledgeable Friendly Staff Great Package Deals, Reasonable Rates Pets Always Welcome! RECEIVE 10% OFF FISH AND SUPPLIES WHEN YOU PRESENT YOUR AQUARIA SOCIETY MEM- BERSHIP CARD. Our Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday..9:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday..11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m Adelaide St. North London, Ontario Page 4

5 How I got Started With Aquaria cont d from front page Then when I followed with swordtails, Walt went to platies...then mollies. But I was never more than a few months behind Walt and my original tank was now more than 20 tanks in our basement. I was earning about $5.00 per week, a significant percentage of the family income. Mom had already discovered my method of financing my pigeons since I stopped eating so much after school and it was such an honor to be able to help support the family. In those depression days, my aunt and her two children lived with us as did my grandmother. Things were tough for adults but so glorious for me. Then my bubble burst. Walt started offering what looked like baby neon lights. What were they? I sent one of my pals into the store to buy some but I couldn t find out what they were. Walt called them Chinese lanternfish. As they grew and grew, I finally discovered they were Tanichthys albonubes (White Cloud Mountain minnows), which had just been discovered in China (this was 1937, remember). There were few aquarium books in those days with coloured pictures and none were up to date but I found their description in a magazine. And guess what? They spawned almost like guppies-just throw a pair into a large tank with lots of bushy plants and they kept breeding all year round. The babies were fed with infusoria that we made by drying lettuce in the sun and then feeding and then letting it rot in some water. The breeders never bothered their fry. This became a great business because I was able to sell these fish for 3 cents each and it was easy to breed 100 a week. I sold them at four to six weeks of age. I made a fortune and kept at it until I went into the Army in I was able to buy my own car (a 1932 Marquette, if you ever heard of it), my own violin and pay for my own violin lessons. I was once bragging that I had been earning my own living since I was 8 years old but I was put down really fast when my father said, Yeah, but before that he was just a bum! Thanks Annette :0) 166 GRAND RIVER AVENUE PHONE (519) BRANTFORD, ONTARIO FAX (519) Quality Tropical Fish & Supplies! Page 5

6 The Zebra Pleco Author Unknown The Zebra pleco export ban: The Zebra pleco is an extremely popular pleco and vast amounts of Zebra plecos were therefore exported from Brazil each year. The Brazilian government feared that this harvest could be hard for the Zebra pleco populations to handle in the long run and banned the export of Zebra pleco completely. Since then, captive breeding of Zebra plecos outside Brazil has become really important for the hobby. Since it is such a popular fish, the fry normally sell at fairly high prices and it is definitely not hard to find buyers for them. Breeding Zebra pleco: Since the Zebra pleco can no longer be obtained from Brazil, aquarists are encouraged to try breeding their Zebra plecos. Sexing is easiest when the fishes are viewed from above since the male has a somewhat broader head than the female. His first pectoral fin ray is also a bit thicker. When he gets into breeding condition, he will develop eye-catching bristles on this fin ray. If you want to breed Zebra pleco you should of course start by providing them with excellent care and a nutritious diet. The levels of organic waste must be kept really low and the oxygen content should be really high. Include plenty of caves, crevices and upside-down flowerpots in the set up so that your Zebra plecos have several suitable breeding sites to chose among. The recommended temperature interval for Zebra plecos is degrees C (79-86 degrees F), but if you want to induce breeding you should increase the temperature up to degrees C (83-86 degrees F). During the spawning the female will lay several batches of large white eggs inside a cave or similar while the male guards the entrance. The male will leave the entrance to fertilize the eggs, and when all batches have been laid and fertilized he will chase the female away. The eggs are cared for and guarded by the male and it is therefore very important to let him stay in the aquarium. Zebra pleco eggs normally hatch within a week and the fry will receive nutrients from their yolk sacs for another 3-4 days. It can sometimes be tricky to notice that the eggs have hatched since the fry are so small. They look almost like tiny strands of hair and are not able to swim around until they have finished their yolk sacs. When the yolk sac has been devoured, the fry is ready to eat newly hatched artemia. You can supplement the artemia with powdered flake food. Zebra pleco fry develop noticeable striping at a really early age, often right after having consumed the yolk sac. Within a week or so, they will look like miniature copies of their parents. When rearing Zebra pleco fry, it is really important to keep the oxygen content up and the levels of organic waste down. Over feeding is a common reason behind foul water and must be avoided. Carry out small and frequent water changes instead of making large water changes once in a while. cont d on page 7 11 Frank Street Strathroy, Ontario N7G 2R2 Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday Closed Page 6

7 The Zebra Pleco cont d from page 6 Another risk in the aquarium is the filter system. In order to prevent tiny fry from being sucked in, you can cover the opening with filter wool or similar. Don't loose heart if the first spawning does not produce any fry; it is quite common. Your fish will most likely be more successful next time. What's in a name? The "zebra" part of the name is obviously a reference to the similarly patterned black-and-white African zebra. The genus name Hypancistrus is derived from two Greek words: hypo and agkistron. Hypo means under, while agkistron means hook. The word agkistron has been used to create the genus name Ancistrus. Dwarf Gourami The dwarf gourami, Colisa lalia, has an almost translucent blue color, with vertical red to dark orange stripes. In its native range, it is dried for food and kept as an aquarium fish. It has become highly popular for aquaria. Dwarf gouramis from Singapore may carry dwarf gourami iridovirus. Recent research has shown that 22% of Singapore Colisa lalia carry this virus. Distribution and habitat: The dwarf gourami originally came from the Indian subcontinent; it originates from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. However, it has also been widely distributed outside of its native range.[2] This fish inhabits slow-moving streams, rivulets, and lakes with plenty of vegetation. Appearance and anatomy: As its name implies, this is a small gourami: at maturity, it will reach an average size of 4 to 5 centimeters, though some individuals can grow as large as 8.8 centimeters. Male dwarf gourami in the wild have diagonal stripes of alternating blue and red colors; females are a silvery color. They carry touch-sensitive cells on their thread-like pelvic fins. Reproduction: The male builds a floating bubble nest in which the eggs are laid. Unlike other bubble nest builders, males will incorporate bits of plants, twigs, and other debris, which holds the nest together better. Once the nest had been built the male will begin courting the female, usually in the afternoon or evening. He signals his intentions by swimming around the female with flared fins, attempting to draw her to the nest where he will continue his courting display. If the female accepts the male she will begin swimming in circles with the male beneath the bubblenest. When she is ready to spawn she touches the male on either the back or the tail with her mouth. Upon this signal the male will embrace the female, turning her first on her side and finally on her back. At this point the female will release approximately five dozen clear eggs, which are immediately fertilized by the male. Most of the eggs will float up into the bubblenest. Eggs that stray are collected by the male and placed in the nest. Once all the eggs are secured in the nest, the pair will spawn again. cont d on page 8 Page 7

8 Dwarf Gourami cont d from page 7 If more than one female is present in the breeding tank, the male may spawn with all of them. The spawning sessions will continue for two to four hours, and produce between 300 and 800 eggs. Dwarf gourami have a fecundity of about 600 eggs. Upon completion, the male will place a fine layer of bubbles beneath the eggs, assuring that they remain in the bubblenest. The male will protect the eggs and fry. In twelve to twenty-four hours the fry will hatch, and continue developing within the protection of the bubblenest. After three days they are sufficiently developed to be free swimming and leaving the nest. When the fry are 2-3 days old the male should also be removed or he may consume the young. Aquarium requirements: Most dwarf gouramis live for about four years but with proper care can live longer. Dwarf gouramis are peaceful fish that do well in most community aquaria. They require a tank that is at least 10 gallons. They are usually found swimming on the middle to top regions of the aquarium. This is not surprising since, like all gouramis, the dwarf gourami is a labyrinth fish. That is, dwarf gouramis can breathe oxygen from the air through their labyrinth organ (like the betta) if necessary. It is important, therefore that the surface of the water be exposed to fresh air. This is usually accomplished by using a hood that allows air ventilation. If you are using good air pumps, this is not always needed, since the air pumps will refresh the air above the water. The aquarium should be heavily planted and have at least part of the surface covered with floating plants. A darker substrate will help show-off the gourami's colors, and peat filtration is recommended. Dwarf Gouramis should not be kept with large, aggressive fish, but are compatible with other small, peaceful fish as well as with fellow gouramis. Male siamese fighting fish may attack dwarf gouramis and should be avoided. The males of larger gouramis species may also bully dwarf gouramis. Despite their shy, and docile nature they are aggressive towards fellow dwarf gourami. Each fish tends to establish a territory, and hiding places are a must. Loud noises often scare them, so the tank should be in a quiet area. Regular water changes are a must, as this gourami can be susceptible to disease.dwarf gouramis are tolerant of fairly high temperature. This can be used to eliminate fish diseases such as Ich from the aquarium. Temperatures of 84 F (29 C) are easily tolerated. Page 8

9 Dwarf Gourami cont d from page 7 Limnophila aquatica, Riccia fluitans, Ceratopteris thalictroides, and Vesicularia dubyana, are good choices for the breeding tank. Peat fiber may also be offered as building material. After spawning the female should be moved to a different tank. The male will now take sole responsibility for the eggs, aggressively defending the nest and surrounding territory. When first hatched, the tiny fry should be fed infusoria, and later, brine shrimp and finely ground flakes. Freeze-dried tablets may also be fed to older fry. Color variations: Breeders have created different color variations, varying degree of red/blue coloring. The neon red variant show a solid patch of bright red color. On the other hand, the neon blue variant is almost entirely covered with an amazingly bright blue color. Page 9

10 Viper Fish aka Chauliodus sloani Submitted by: Annette Bishop,, March 2012 The viperfish is one of the most unusual-looking fish in the deep sea. It is also one of the most popular and well-known species. Known scientifically as Chauliodus sloani, it is one of the fiercest predators of the deep. This fish can be easily recognized by its large mouth and sharp, fang-like teeth. In fact, these fangs are so large that they will not fit inside the mouth. Instead, they curve back very close to the fish's eyes. The viperfish is thought to use these sharp teeth to impale its victims by swimming at them at high speeds. The first vertebra, right behind the head, is actually designed to act as a shock absorber. This fearsome looking creature has a long dorsal spine that is tipped with a photophore, a light-producing organ. The viperfish uses this light organ to attract its prey through a process known as bioluminescence. By flashing the light on and off, it can be used like a fishing lure to attract smaller fish. In spite of its ferocious appearance, the viperfish is a relatively small animal, growing to about 11 or 12 inches (30 centimeters) in length. It is usually dark silvery blue in color, but its coloration can vary from green to silver or black. cont d on page 11 Page 10

11 Viper Fish aka Chauliodus sloani cont d from page 10 Although the main light organ is located at the end of the elongated dorsal fin ray, there are also several photophores located all along the side of the fish. These may help to camouflage the fish from predators lurking below. These lights make its bottom side appear to blend in with the extremely faint light filtering down from above. They may also serve to attract prey and communicate with potential mates or rivals. The unusually large teeth of the viperfish help it to grab hold of its prey at it hunts in the darkness. Viperfish have been observed hanging motionless in the water, waving their lures over their heads like a fishing pole to attract their meals. They have a hinged skull, which can be rotated up for swallowing unusually large prey. They also have very large stomachs that allow them to stock up on food whenever it is plentiful. Viperfish feed primarily on crustaceans and small fish. Like many deep-sea creatures, they are known to migrate vertically throughout the day. During daytime hours they are usually found in deep water down to 5,000 feet (1,500 meters). At night they travel up to shallower waters at depths of less than 2,000 feet (600 meters) where food is more plentiful. Viperfish have a very low basal metabolic rate, which means they can go for days without food. This adaptation is likely a result of the scarce nature of food in the deep sea. Viperfish are known to be preyed upon by sharks and some species of dolphin. Because of the extreme depths at which they are found, very little is known about the reproductive habits of the viperfish. It is believed that they are external spawners, meaning that the female releases eggs into the water to be fertilized. Spawning probably occurs throughout the year, although the numbers of young larvae have been discovered to be highest between January and March. These larvae are approximately six millimeters long (approximately a quarter of an inch) when they hatch. They are left to fend for themselves until they can reach maturity. Not much is known about the life span of the viperfish, but most researchers think they live between 15 and 30 years. In captivity, they rarely live longer than a few hours. Viperfish are found in tropical and temperate waters throughout the world at depths of up to 9,000 feet (2,800 meters). They are rarely seen by humans, although specimens do sometimes show up in the catches of deep water trawlers. These occasional catches provide scientists with unique opportunities to study this elusive animal. Because they live in such deep waters, it is believed that human activity has very little impact on their populations. Filtration cont d from page 4 Our lilies and other plants were in a pond next to our big pond. I know that I certainly have gone on about filtration but it's just that I'm so passionate about the subject because of my difficulty trying to clear our pond and want to help anyone who is having the same trouble. Yours Koily, Lorraine Page 11

12 BEST IN SHOW Name Month Jennifer McNaughton Betta splendens, male, dragon scale, crown-tail Month Adult Fish Competition Name Fish Name Gift Certificate Sponsor Big Al's Aquarium Services Ribbon Jennifer McNaughton Anabantids Betta splendens, Crown-tailed, dragon scale, male Red Jennifer McNaughton Anabantids Betta splendens, half-moon, red and blue, male Blue Betsy Ullyatt Anabantids Betta splendens, crown-tailed, red and blue, male Betsy Ullyatt Anabantids Betta splendens, crown-tailed, multi-coloured, male Annette & Ron Bishop open Gold Pristella Tetra (Pristella maxillaris) Jennifer McNaughton White Red open Turquoise Australian Rainbowfish(Melanotaenia lacustris) Blue Annette & Ron Bishop open Gold Pristella Tetra (Pristella maxillaris) White Annette & Ron Bishop open Serpae Tetra, long-finned (Hyphessobrycon eques) Annette & Ron Bishop open Serpae Tetra, long-finned (Hyphessobrycon eques) Jennifer McNaughton open Zebra loach (Botia striata) Jennifer McNaughton open Guppy (Poecilia reticulata), yellow and black tail, female Adult Plant Competition James Kelly open Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus) Very Interesting! I ve always been so happy about the clarity of my pond water, especially with ponds that are overstocked. A few weeks ago, I separated some Koi from the pond behind the garage to breed in our V pond and left 13 Koi and 2 Goldfish in the 200 gallon pond which was holding all of them. Everything was fine until I started feeding them a Koi food that was given to me and a product that I would never have used before. Then, about two weeks ago, I started seeing something different in the clarity of my water. The only way I can describe it would be to say that it looked thick. I could see to the bottom but not like I could when the water was crystal clear. I was feeding the V pond another product and the pond water 4683 Sunset Rd Phone: was fine. Port Stanley, ON Fax: Years of Quality & Service Everything for the Water Gardening enthusiast 10% discount to all Club Members. So, without making any water changes, I ve decided to use another Koi food product to see what happens with the clarity of this ponds water. I ll let everyone know what happens. Page 12

13 C.A.O.A.C. Events Calendar For 2012 January 15, 2012 CAOAC Meeting & Potluck Lunch Note: Newsletter Award deadline. All other awards are due at the meeting. January 15, 2012 Aquarium Society of Winnipeg Giant Auction. Details can be found here. 11, 2012 Durham Regional Aquarium Society Annual social dinner & speaker. View the flyer here. 12, 2012 CAOAC Meeting 19, 2012 Tropical Fish Club of Erie County Annual winter auction. Details can be found here. March 18, 2012 CAOAC Meeting March 25, 2012 Brant Aquarium Society Spring auction and show. Details can be found here. March 31 -April 1, 2012 Calgary Aquarium Society Speaker weekend. Details can be found here. April 6-8, 2012 Aquaria Expo & CAOAC Convention Hosted by the Aquarium Society of Winnipeg view the flyer & schedule here. Further details can also be found at the official EXPO website here. April 15, 2012 Regina Aquarium Society Giant Spring auction. Details can be found here. April 15, 2012 Durham Regional Aquarium Society Aquariama - Auction, Vendor EXPO and a Nano Tank Show/Display details here. April 21, 2012 Sarnia Aquarium Society Spring auction. Details can be found here. April 22, 2012 CAOAC Meeting May 6, 2012 Spring auction. Details can be found here. May 20, 2012 CAOAC Meeting May 27, 2012 Toronto Reptile & Tropical Fish Expo Details can be found here. cont d on page 14 London Aquaria Page 13

14 C.A.O.A.C. Events Calendar For 2012 cont d from page 13 June 24, 2012 CAOAC Meeting & Presidents Barbeque September 15, 2012 Sarnia Aquarium Society Fall auction. Details can be found here. September 15-16, 2012 Toronto Reptile Breeders Expo Details can be found here. September 16, 2012 CAOAC Meeting September 30, 2012 Fall show & auction. Details can be found here. October 21, 2012 Regina Aquarium Society Giant fall auction. Details can be found here. October 21, 2012 CAOAC Meeting November 18, 2012 CAOAC Meeting December 9, 2012 CAOAC Meeting & Annual Potluck Lunch Plant Aquatic Month Category Animals Fish Categories Class September open open Loaches, Sucker and Catfish October open open Cichlids - substrate spawning (e.g. Angels, Kribs, Rams...) Family November open open Cyprinids (e.g. Goldfish, Koi, Barbs, Danios, Sharks, Rasboras, White Clouds, etc.) December open open No Jar Show due to Christmas Party January open open Guppies, (Fancy, Trinadadian...)etc.) open open Anabantids (e.g. Bettas, Gouramis, Paradise Fish ) March open open Mollies, Platies, Swordtails April open open Characoids (Tetras, Hatchetfish, Silver Dollars...) Family May open open My Favourite Type Fish (any type of fish) Pairs June none none Due to Awards Night. Pairs Page 14

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