TANKQUILIZER The TFSRI Monthly News Letter September 2015

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TFSRI Tankquilizer September 2015 TROPICAL FISH SOCIETY OF RHODE ISLAND About Us The Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island is a not-for- profit organization composed of local aquarists and fish

Our objectives are to increase the knowledge of aquarium keeping as a service to aquarists everywhere, and to encourage the breeding, raising and showing of ornamental and naturally occurring fish

For more information please visit us on the web at: www.tfsri.net Submissions The deadline for print in the next month s issue of the TANKQUILIZER is the first Wednesday of each month.

2 TFSRI Tankquilizer September 2015 TROPICAL FISH SOCIETY OF RHODE ISLAND About Us The Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island is a not-for- profit organization composed of local aquarists and fish breeders. Our objectives are to increase the knowledge of aquarium keeping as a service to aquarists everywhere, and to encourage the breeding, raising and showing of ornamental and naturally occurring fish among all those interested. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month (except December) at 7:30 PM. Visit us on the web at for meeting location. For more information please visit us on the web at: Submissions The deadline for print in the next month s issue of the TANKQUILIZER is the first Wednesday of each month. Submissions received by the Editor after this date may be held for future issues. SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO: Michaela Knott, dotknott@mac.com Include Tankquilizer Submission in the Subject line. The Tankquilizer Show Setup Volunteers This months coverfish De Anna Alexander 2015 The Tankquilizer is the monthly newsletter of the Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Is- land. Any article appearing in this newsletter may be reprinted by any other non-profit organization provided that proper credit is given to the author of the article and two copies of the reprint are sent to the Editor of the Tanquilizer. Reproduction in part or whole by any for-profit organization without the express written permission of the author is prohibited. All correspondence concerning this publication should be directed to the editor. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island or the Editor. This Month s Highlights Section! Page Presidents Message!... 2 Bowl Show Results!... 3 July Meeting Minutes!... 4 August Meeting Minutes!... 5 Upcoming Events! nd Annual Show Results!... 7 BAP Report!... 9! 1

3 Officers Acting President: Rick Burt Vice-President: Rick Burt Treasurer: Kirk Amidon Rec. Secretary: Michaela Knott Corresp. Secretary: Pat Parent Board of Directors Kiara Ciccarelli Hand Bill Hahn Tankquilizer Editor: Michaela Knott TFSRI Webmaster: Michaela Knott Store Liaison: Rick Tombs Our Sponsors Del s Lemonade Animal Instincts Aquarium & Pet Center Fish Bowl Aquarium & Pet Mart Aquastetics South Coast Scientific Aqualife Central Ken s Fish Uncle Ned s Fish Factory Oceans of Pets Critter Hut Aquarium & Pets Blue Zoo Radio Hunan Kitchen The RISPCA Hello Everyone, PRESIDENTS MESSAGE by Rick Burt Acting President of the Tropical Fish Society of RI! Our president,,resigned the presidency in August. On behalf of the club, I want to thank Paul for his service. I will, for now, be the acting president. Our 42nd Show and Auction was a success,thanks to the great effort of so many people. It always amazes, me to see what can get done when people work together.on behalf of the club, I especially want to thank George Goulart, who chaired the Show. And thanks also to so many people who made the weekend happen- so many people volunteered that I will not name names, but thanks to all for the many hours everyone put in. It was great to see the joy on Kirk's daughter's face when she realized that she had won the Dan Angolano Memorial Award-the 10 gallon tank set-up. That's what it's all about. Thank you to George Goulart,, and Tony Terciera for their talk in August on showing and bagging fish. There were many helpful tips.! Rick Burt! Acting President, TFSRI We appreciate the continued support of our sponsors. If you would like to sponsor the Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island or are a current sponsor and have a new advertising graphic for the Tankquilizer, please tfsri-admin@tfsri.net! 2

4 BOWL SHOW RESULTS Reported by Bowl Show Chair Rick Burt AUGUST 2015 Critter Hut is Family Owned and operated Across from Biome Marine Biology Center All Breeders Welcome!! 3

Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island Regular Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2015. The regular mo

The Recording Secretary's minutes were read and accepted. JULY MEETING MINUTES The Treasurers report was unavailable as Kirk had not yet begun receiving statements from Citizens. Events Chair Rick B.

Speakers and Presentation ideas were being solicited for the fall months and any members with ideas/requests should talk to Rick. ANIMAL INSTINCTS AQUARIUM AND PET CENTER 811 PLYMOUTH AVE.

animalinstincts.biz www.facebook.com/animalinstinctsfall River Reported by Michaela Knott Recording Secretary, TFSRI Rick B.

5 Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island Regular Meeting Minutes of July 15, The regular monthly meeting of the Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island was held on July 15, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the President,, being the Chair, and the Recording Secretary, Michaela Knott, being present. The Recording Secretary's minutes were read and accepted. JULY MEETING MINUTES The Treasurers report was unavailable as Kirk had not yet begun receiving statements from Citizens. Events Chair Rick B. announced that the August presentation would center around the upcoming Show and Auction and would feature George G. and Paul M. In September Rich P. would give a new talk about Fundulopanchax. Speakers and Presentation ideas were being solicited for the fall months and any members with ideas/requests should talk to Rick. ANIMAL INSTINCTS AQUARIUM AND PET CENTER 811 PLYMOUTH AVE. FALL RIVER, MA (508) Exotic Reptiles, Hand-Fed Baby Birds Small Animals, Dog and Cat Food, Fresh/Salt Water Fish, Corals, Live Rock And a Full Line of Related Supplies River Reported by Michaela Knott Recording Secretary, TFSRI Rick B. also announced that he was looking for a bowl show assistant to handle setup, ballot counts and logging submissions. George G. volunteered for the position. Michaela K. Announced that she was looking for a Tankquilizer assistant. De'Anna Alexander Volunteered. Show Chair George G. announced that Class Sponsorships were available for the upcoming show for $45 and that Jane Snellman had agreed to Judge the Planted Tank Class. George also announced that the show would be allowing pre-registration online and that the judging slate was still being fleshed out. George G. reminded us that July 20th was the preregistration deadline for entries for the ACA in Springfield MA. The meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.! Michaela Knott! Recording Secretary Birthday Parties/Educational Animal Presentations Aquarium Design, Installation and Maintenance Nos Falamos Português Family Owned Since 11/30/1990! Robert and Paula Schenck AnimalInstinctsInc@gmail.com! 4

AUGUST MEETING MINUTES Reported by Michaela Knott Recording Secretary, TFSRI Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island Regular Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2015 The regular monthly meeting of the

at the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the President,, being the Chair, and the Recording Secretary, Michaela Knott, being present.

Events Chair Rick Burt discussed upcoming presentations. September was still slated for Rich Pierce, while he had Mark Silverman lined up for sometime in 2016 to speak on Catfish.

6 AUGUST MEETING MINUTES Reported by Michaela Knott Recording Secretary, TFSRI Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island Regular Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2015 The regular monthly meeting of the Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island was held on July 15, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the President,, being the Chair, and the Recording Secretary, Michaela Knott, being present. The Recording Secretary's minutes were read and accepted. The Treasurers report was read and accepted, and Kirk informed us that the Audit was going on as we met. Events Chair Rick Burt discussed upcoming presentations. September was still slated for Rich Pierce, while he had Mark Silverman lined up for sometime in 2016 to speak on Catfish. Rick had also been talking to Something Fishy who would be able to present on Water Quality or Peacock Cichlids for October. Show Chair announced that there were as yet 8 classes unsold for the show. Paul mentioned that the NEFGA Annual Show was going to be in Seekonk October 3 and 4th. Rich P handed out the painted awards from the 2013/24 shows. The business meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.! Michaela Knott! Recording Secretary, TFSRI! 5

TFSRI Tankquilizer August 2015 Upcoming Events SEPTEMBER 2015 16TH - TFSRI Monthly Meeting 21ST - BAS Breeder s Auction Time to SHRED OLD RECORDS!

02864 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 6:30pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm Seller takes 70% Doors Open at 7:00PM. Parking can be found at the meters across the street, which are free after 8PM.

7 TFSRI Tankquilizer August 2015 Upcoming Events SEPTEMBER TH - TFSRI Monthly Meeting 21ST - BAS Breeder s Auction Time to SHRED OLD RECORDS! Stop in between now and September 30, 2015 Come to the Harborside Learning Center for our "SEPTEMBER BREEDER'S AUCTION". Located in the Rite Aid Plaza Mendon Road. Cumberland. RI HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 6:30pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm Seller takes 70% Doors Open at 7:00PM. Parking can be found at the meters across the street, which are free after 8PM. OCTOBER TH - PVAS Monthly Meeting Doors open at 6:30PM, and the meetings start around 7PM the first Tuesday of every month except July and August.! 5 LBS FREE SHREDDING! Limit One Coupon Per Customer Must Present Coupon Coupon Expires September 30,

ANNUAL SHOW RESULTS Reported by Show Chair Class A: Betta Splendens (Male) Betta splendens Betta splendens Rick Burt Betta splendens Class B: Guppies (Male) Pocilia reticulatus Pocilia reticulatus

Pierce Fundulopanchax Aeseri Class E: Anabantoids (Other than B.

8 ANNUAL SHOW RESULTS Reported by Show Chair Class A: Betta Splendens (Male) Betta splendens Betta splendens Rick Burt Betta splendens Class B: Guppies (Male) Pocilia reticulatus Pocilia reticulatus Pocilia reticulatus Class C: Guppies (Female) Pocilia reticulatus Pocilia reticulatus Pocilia reticulatus Class D: Killifish Richard Pierce Plataplochilus Ngaepsis Fundulopanchax gardneri Richard Pierce Fundulopanchax Aeseri Class E: Anabantoids (Other than B. Splendens) Rick Burt Trichogaster lalius Judith Weinberg Trichopodus microlepis Betta splendens Class F: Catfish (Corys Brochis Aspidoras) Corydoras Sodalis Corydoras agassizii Joe Martra Corydoras agassizii Class G: Catfish loricarids (Sucker mouth cats) Leporacanthicus galaxias Dave Smith Ancistrus sp. Matt Wills Ancistrus sp. TFSRI thanks Del s Lemonade for sponsoring our show and providing frozen lemonade at the auction!! 7

9 Class H: Catfish open (Other than those in F&G) Platystacus cotylephorus Richard Pierce Microsynodontis batesii Akysis Vespa Class I: Cichlids (Old World) Neolamprologus Tetracanthus Judith Weinberg Paretroplus Maculatus Kiara Ciccarelli Hand Xystichromis sp. Class J: CiChlids (New World) Geophagus Steindachneri Nanochromis Adoketa Corey St. Onge Geophagus Surinamensis Class K: Goldfish & Koi under 3ʺ Judith Weinberg Carassius auratus Victoria Giroux Carassius Alratus Carassius Alratus Class L: Goldfish & Koi over 3ʺ Judith Weinberg Carassius auratus Judith Weinberg Carassius auratus Judith Weinberg Carassius auratus! 8 Class M: Shark Botias & Loaches Epalzeorhynchos Bicolor David B. Nadrowski Ambastaia sidthimunki Yasuhikotakia modesta Class N: Livebearers (wild) Heterandria formosa Goodied sp. Rich Pierce Xiphophorus alvarezi Class O: Livebearers (domestic) Xiphophorus maculatus Xiphophorus sp. Xiphophorus helleri Class P: Open Single Invertebrate Kiara Ciccarelli Hand Pomacea bridgesii Class Q: Native class Gambusia holbrooki Matt Wills Opsanus tau Tony Pinto Fundulus chrysotus Class R: Open over 2ʺ Dipnoi Polypterus ornatipinnis Dave Smith Flowerhorn cichlid

10 Class S: Open under 2ʺ Rick Burt Rasbora sp. Tony Pinto Nematobrycon lacortei David Smith Nematobrycon Palmeri Class T: Open pairs Steve Palumbo Neolamprologus marunguensis Polypterus delhezi Dasyloricaria filamentosa Class U: Planted tank De'Anna Alexander Planted Tank De'Anna Alexander Planted Tank Class V: Photography (Fish and Planted Tank) Richard Pierce Rasbora sp. Matt Wills Careproctus longipinnis Richard Pierce Dario dario BAP Report September Submissions in 2015 January: Pterophyllum scalare, Black Corydoras aeneus, 2nd Gen March: Subwassertang Richard Pierce Tanichthys micagemmae, 3rd gen Richard Pierce Amitatlania nigrofasciata Edward DeRoche Scianenochromis freyeri Edward DeRoche Red Jewel Cichlid- David Smith April: Echinodorus bleheri Victoria Giroux May: Poecilia reticulata Kiara Ciccarelli Hand Pistia striatoides Kiara Ciccarelli Hand Taxiphyllum barbieri Kiara Ciccarelli Hand Xiphophorus maculatus Rick Burt June: Metriaclima hajomaylandi, 2nd gen Steve Palombo Hydrocoytle sp. Japan Cryptocoryne spiralis Blyxa japonica Echinodorus tenellus Riccia flutains Ludwigia arcuata x repens Poaceae sp. "Purple Bamboo" Pearl Weed Vallisneria sp. Kirk Amidon Limnophila aromatica Kirk Amidon July: White Water Lilly Flowering Rick Burt Pink Water Lilly Flowering Rick Burt Lotus Flowering Rick Burt August: Parachromis dovii Geophagus steindachneri Geophagus iporangensis Ancistrus sp. "Super Red" Ancistrus Brown Longfin Ancistrus Red Longfin Ancistrus Calico Hygrophilia difformis Ludwigia repens Myriophyllum aquatica Ceratopteris thalactroides Hemichromis stellifer Dave Smith Gil Lapointe showed his certificate from 1975 showing that he was an Advanced Breeder, and is only 2 fish away from Expert Breeder.! 9

Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island Application for Membership Visit us on the web at www.tfsri.

11 Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island Application for Membership Visit us on the web at Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island is a not-for-profit organization composed of local aquarists and fish breeders. Our objectives are to increase the knowledge of aquarium keeping as a service to aquarists everywhere, and to encourage the breeding, raising and showing of ornamental and naturally occurring fish among all those interested. We welcome those of all levels of interest and experience. Annual Membership Fee: Corresponding (non-voting): $20.00 * Individual (voting): $25.00 * Junior: $10.00 * Family: $30.00 Please select type of membership: [ ] Corresponding (non-voting): $20 [ ] Individual (voting) - $25 [ ] Junior - $10 [ ] Family - $30 Name: Date: Street/Address City: State: Zip: Phone Number(s): Home: Cell: Address: Would you like to be in the hard copy of the Directory for Members? [ ] Yes [ ] No, thank you Personal Information Number of years keeping fish: Number of tanks currently set up: Aquarium Interests / Species: Other Hobbies or Interests: How did you hear about us?:! Please Make Checks Payable to: Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island Mail Application along with Check to: Patricia Parent TFSRI Membership Chair 25 Crandall Street Providence, RI

This year we have a renewal form so that all your information can

12 It s that time of year again: Cool air, fall leaves, TSFRI Auction and Show, and Membership Renewal Time! This year we have a renewal form so that all your information can be updated. Dues need to be paid before September 30, 2014 for the upcoming year. Thank You!!

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