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1 Volume 61, Issue 1 September 13, Our special guest speaker this month will be Brian Glazier, who will be talking about his passion for Swordtails. Macropinna Fish February 23, Researchers solve mystery of deep-sea fish with tubular eyes and transparent head. Researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute recently solved the half-century-old mystery of a fish with tubular eyes and a transparent head. Ever since the barreleye fish Macropinna microstoma was first described in 1939, marine biologists have known that it s tubular eyes are very good at collecting light. However, the eyes were believed to be fixed in place and seemed to provide only a tunnel-vision view of whatever was directly above the fish s head. A new paper by Bruce Robison and Kim Reisenbichler shows that these unusual eyes can rotate within a transparent shield that covers the fish s head. This allows the barreleye to peer up at potential prey or focus forward to see what it is eating. Deep-sea fish have adapted to their pitch-black environment in a variety of amazing ways. Several species of deep-water fishes in the family Opisthoproctidae are called barreleyes because their eyes are tubular in shape. Barreleyes typically live near the depth where sunlight from the surface fades to complete blackness. They use their ultra-sensitive tubular eyes to search for the faint silhouettes of prey overhead. The barreleye (Macropinna microstoma) has extremely light-sensitive eyes that can rotate within a transparent, fluid-filled shield on its head. The fish s tubular eyes are capped by bright green lenses. The eyes point upward (as shown here) when the fish is looking for food overhead. They point forward when the fish is feeding. The two spots above the fish s mouth are are olfactory organs called nares, which are analogous to human nostrils. Image: 2004 MBARI Although such tubular eyes are very good at collecting light, they have a very narrow field of view. Furthermore, until now, most marine biologists believed that barreleye s eyes were fixed in their heads, which would allow them to only look upward. This would make it impossible for the fishes to see what was directly in front of them, and very difficult for them to capture prey with their small, pointed mouths. cont d on page 3

2 President Ron Bishop Vice-President Nancy Egelton Treasurer Eric Geissinger Secretary/Correspondence Sharon MacDonald Event s Co-ordinator Leanne Shore l.shore@live.ca Membership Chair Jennifer McNaughton bettasrbetter@yahoo.ca Library James & Margaret Kelly B.A.P./H.A.P. Stephen Gregson koilady@execulink.com Newsletter Editor Lorraine Gregson koilady@execulink.com Monthly Jar Show Sarah Lee sarahlee@uwo.ca Advertising Rick Hodgins rickhodgins@sympatico.ca Monthly Auction Chair Sherry Archer flyballjagger@gmail.com C.A.O.A.C. Representative Annette Bishop ally_ann@hotmail.com Website Eric Geissinger kegboy@gmail.com Member at Large Rick Hodgins London rickhodgins@sympatico.ca Aquaria Society C.A.R.E.S. Program Jennifer McNaughton bettasrbetter@yahoo.ca Yeah Johnnie, great job. Thanks so much for putting this together John, you did a Great Job! Table of Contents President s Message Butterfly Pleco Flying Fish Jar Show Updates..... Diabetes Drug Found In Fresh Water Raphael Striped Catfish.... Bathtub Test..... Congratulations.... Jar Show Results... Convention Pictures.... C.A.O.A.C. Report... Orange Finned Danio.. L.A.S. Annual Auction.. Sarnia Aquarium Sarnia Fall Auction. Kitchener Waterloo Aquarium Society Octoberfish. Canadian Pet Expo.. Our Advertisers

3 Welcome back, another year has begun. First of all, I would like to say that our Convention went off better than expected due to the great amount of help we had from all those members that volunteered their time. I ve heard many great comments from all those in attendance about how great the meal, the Show and the Speakers were. Thank you from all the Executive. The Canadian Pet Expo is on September 10th and 11 th in Toronto and Lisa Boorman is looking for helpers to set up and man a booth so, if you can help her out, that would be great and it will also advertise our club and its activities. So, if you can spend some time with Lisa, here is a Thank You in advance. For our meeting in September, our special guest speaker will be Brian Glazier, who will be talking about his passion, for Swordtails. If you have any questions, Brian is the person to ask. We re looking forward to seeing all the faces we have missed over the summer. The Show and Auction season will soon be upon us, starting with Sarnia on the17 th, then the on the 25 th. A busy month is ahead of us. The Jar Show this month will be for Loaches, Suckers and Catfish, as well as our open class along with the plant class. We also have the My Favourite Fish class for the September meeting. As always, we will have our monthly auction, so please bring out your extra fish, plants and other items for the auction. Who knows, you may pick up a bargain or two. Our large Auction and Show will be held on the 25 th of September, back in Dorchester. Bring all of your extra fish, plants and extra goodies that seem to gather in the fish room. Hope to see you all there and any help will be greatly accept appreciated. Take the time to enjoy the peace and quiet when the kids are back in school. Ron Bishop President Macropinna Fish cont d from front page Robison and Reisenbichler used video from MBARI s remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to study barreleyes in the deep waters just offshore of Central California. At depths of 600 to 800 meters (2,000 to 2,600 feet) below the surface, the ROV cameras typically showed these fish hanging motionless in the water, their eyes glowing a vivid green in the ROV s bright lights. The ROV video also revealed a previously undescribed feature of these fish its eyes are surrounded by a transparent, fluid-filled shield that covers the top of the fish s head. This face-on view of a barreleye shows it s transparent shield lit up by the lights of MBARI s remotely operated vehicle Tiburon. As in the other photos, the two spots above the fish s mouth are are olfactory organs called nares, which are analogous to human nostrils. Image: 2006 MBARI Editor s Note: Now isn t this the cutest face you ve ever seen on any fish. Well, except for Koi. LOL Page 3

4 Macropinna Fish cont d from page 3 Most existing descriptions and illustrations of this fish do not show its fluid-filled shield, probably because this fragile structure was destroyed when the fish were brought up from the deep in nets. However, Robison and Reisenbichler were extremely fortunate they were able to bring a net-caught barreleye to the surface alive, where it survived for several hours in a ship-board aquarium. Within this controlled environment, the researchers were able to confirm what they had seen in the ROV video the fish rotated its tubular eyes as it turned its body from a horizontal to a vertical position. In addition to their amazing headgear, barreleyes have a variety of other interesting adaptations to deep-sea life. Their large, flat fins allow them to remain nearly motionless in the water, and to maneuver very precisely (much like MBARI s ROVs). Their small mouths suggest that they can be very precise and selective in capturing small prey. On the other hand, their digestive systems are very large, which suggests that they can eat a variety of small drifting animals as well as jellies. In fact, the stomachs of the two net-caught fish contained fragments of jellies. After documenting and studying the barreleye s unique adaptations, Robison and Reisenbichler developed a working hypothesis about how this animal makes a living. Most of the time, the fish hangs motionless in the water, with its body in a horizontal position and its eyes looking upward. The green pigments in its eyes may filter out sunlight coming directly from the sea surface, helping the barreleye spot the bioluminescent glow of jellies or other animals directly overhead. When it spots prey (such as a drifting jelly), the fish rotates its eyes forward and swims upward, in feeding mode. Video of barreleye narrated by Bruce Robinson: MBARI researchers speculate that Macropinna microstoma may eat animals that have been captured in the tentacles of jellies, such as this siphonophore in the genus Apolemia. The head of the siphonophore (at left), pulls the animal through the water, its stinging tentacles streaming out like a living drift net. Image: 2001 MBARI Barreleyes share their deep-sea environment with many different types of jellies. Some of the most common are siphonophores (colonial jellies) in the genus Apolemia. These siphonophores grow to over 10 meters (33 feet) long. Like living drift nets, they trail thousands of stinging tentacles, which capture copepods and other small animals. The researchers speculate that barreleyes may maneuver carefully among the siphonophore s tentacles, picking off the captured organisms. The fish s eyes would rotate to help the fish keep its eyes on the prize, while its transparent shield would protect the fish s eyes from the siphonophore s stinging cells. Robison and Reisenbichler hope to do further research to find out if their discoveries about Macropinna microstoma also apply to other deep-sea fish with tubular eyes. The bizarre physiological adaptations of the barreleyes have puzzled oceanographers for generations. It is only with the advent of modern underwater robots that scientists have been able to observe such animals in their native environment, and thus to fully understand how these physical adaptations help them survive. Page 4

5 Butterfly Pleco Butterfly Pleco Facts: 1. The Butterfly Pleco has the ability to camouflage itself for protection by changing color. 2. When spawning, the male butterfly pleco will protect the eggs until they ve developed. 3. Unlike most pleco species, butterfly plecos can be kept together though they might chase each other and fan themselves out to establish dominance and guard their territory. Species Overview: The butterfly pleco is a beautiful species, popular for its distinctive striped pattern as well as its size. Since butterfly plecos don t get to be as large as other member of their species, they can be kept in smaller tanks of gallons at minimum, as compared to others who need twice that. They re also very peaceful, making them an excellent maintenance fish for smaller communities. Butterfly plecos are hardy, but they do require extra care for their diet. These plecos can be considered omnivorous when in a tank, but their main source of food should come from both prepared and fresh vegetation. Unlike other suckers, they absolutely cannot exist on tank overgrowth and waste alone. Blanched zucchini and cucumber make excellent treats for them. They also need a good amount of driftwood to rasp regularly. Some plecos can survive without it, but butterfly plecos have a diet particularly rich in wood. This species is also nocturnal and will react to differences in light by changing color. They do camouflage themselves to match their environment, so dark substrate should be avoided. They will also hide and camouflage when they have more light, so to get the best out of their gorgeous stripes, the tank should be somewhere out of direct sunlight, and relatively somber. In order to create a decent habitat, butterfly plecos should also be given adequate hiding spaces. As far a plecos go, they re one of the easier species to breed, but do require nooks and crannies to wedge themselves in. The male protects the eggs by fanning his fins until they re ready to leave the nest. Despite being small, they are still catfish and require a higher level of filtration than other fish, since they produce more waste. Even if they re in a small tank, it should be cycled before adding them, and it should have an adequate filtration system. The tank should be monitored closely and water changes will need to be done frequently. The small stature of the butterfly pleco along with its exotic pattern makes it a popular community fish, but it does require somewhat more maintenance than other suckerfish. With the right habitat and conditions, these little guys will breed and can live up to 8 years. They won t outgrow their space, so if a common pleco or a larger species of pleco isn t an option due to space, butterfly plecos can still provide aquarists with a great pleco experience. Page 5

6 Flying Fish Exocoetidae tionalgeographic.com/a nimals/ fish/flying-fish/ Flying fish can be seen jumping out of warm ocean waters worldwide. Their streamlined torpedo shape helps them gather enough underwater speed to break the surface, and their large, wing-like pectoral fins get them airborne. Flying fish are thought to have evolved this remarkable gliding ability to escape predators, of which they have many. Their pursuers include mackerel, tuna, swordfish, marlin, and other larger fish. For their sustenance, flying fish feed on a variety of foods, including plankton. There are about 40 known species of flying fish. Beyond their useful pectoral fins, all have unevenly forked tails, with the lower lobe longer than the upper lobe. Many species have enlarged pelvic fins as well and are known as four-winged flying fish. The process of taking flight, or gliding, begins by gaining great velocity underwater, about 37 miles (60 kilometers) per hour. Angling upward, the four-winged flying fish breaks the surface and begins to taxi by rapidly beating its tail while it is still beneath the surface. It then takes to the air, sometimes reaching heights over 4 feet (1.2 meters) and gliding long distances, up to 655 feet (200 meters). Once it nears the surface again, it can flap its tail and taxi without fully returning to the water. Capable of continuing its flight in such a manner, flying fish have been recorded stretching out their flights with consecutive glides spanning distances up to 1,312 feet (400 meters). Flying fish are attracted to light, like a number of sea creatures, and fishermen take advantage of this with substantial results. Canoes, filled with enough water to sustain fish, but not enough to allow them to propel themselves out, are affixed with a luring light at night to capture flying fish by the dozens. There is currently no protection status on these animals. Page 6

7 Monthly Jar Show (September 2016 to June 2017) Objectives: - to allow club members to learn more about a variety of fish and plants through first-hand viewing and conversation with other club members. - to give recognition to club members for keeping healthy fish and plants. Point System: - entries will be judged (preferably by a certified CAOAC judge if possible) and awarded points and ribbons as follows: first = 10 points, red ribbon second = 7 points, blue ribbon third = 4 points, white ribbon each entry = 1 point (no ribbon is awarded) Show Rules: 1. Anonymity: - names of entrants will not be disclosed until after judging is completed. 2. Age classes, who can enter: - all members aged 17 or over as of September 1 st must compete as seniors, juniors may compete as seniors. - all fish and plants must be entered in the jar show by their LAS owners only. - there will be two classes: senior and junior. - junior members only, do not have to be present to enter fish or plants in the jar show. - all fish and plants must be owned by the participant for 30 days prior to being entered. Month Plant Category Categories September open open fish Loaches, Suckers and Catfish (e.g. Corydoras, Brochis, Plecos...) October open open fish Cyprinids (e.g. Goldfish, Koi, Barbs, Danios, Sharks, Rasboras, White Clouds...) November open open fish Cichlids - substrate spawning (e.g. Angels, Kribs, Rams...) - mouth-brooding (e.g. Guentheri, Aulonocara ) December none none none (due to the Christmas party) January open open fish Guppys (e.g. fancy, Trinidadian...) February open open fish Anabantids (e.g. Bettas, Gouramis, Paradise Fish ) March open open fish Mollies, Platties and Swordtails April open open fish Characoids (e.g. Tetras, Hatchetfish, Silver Dollars...) My Favorite Fish Family CARES fish - Non-fish Bowl Beautiful Killifish Family May open open fish My Favorite Fish (any type of fish) Pairs June none none none (due to the awards night) - Page 7

8 Monthly Jar Show (September 2016 to June 2017) cont d from page 7 - the open plant category is always open to all types of true aquatic plants. - open fish category means any type of fish can be entered (non-fish animals cannot be entered in this category) - other categories (for example: Cyprinids, Guppys, families, pairs, ) are for those months only. 3. Show Categories continued: my favorite fish category - any number of fish can be entered by each member but animals such as crayfish, frogs, turtles, snails, or salamanders cannot be entered as my favorite fish, may only be entered in September and in May. - family fish category means both parents and 6 to10 fry (fry no more than 4 months old) are judged as a group and are compared to other families, egg layers will be judged separately from live bearers if there are at least 6 entries, more than one jar may be used per family if necessary, families may only be entered in October and April. - CARES fish category means any fish listed on the C.A.R.E.S. (Conservation, Awareness, Recognition, Encouragement, and Support) Preservation Program list of fish, check the following link for a list of fish: or contact Jennifer McNaughton (the LAS CARES program co-ordinator) - non-fish category means any fully aquatic animal (other than a fish such as crayfish, frogs, turtles, snails, or salamanders), one animal per jar, may only be entered in January. - bowl beautiful category - entries must use a round goldfish bowl which has 2 flat sides and is of 2, 4 or 6 liters (~ 1 / 2, 1 and 1 1 / 2 gallons) volume, bowls larger than 6 liters will not be judged, entries must have all natural contents such as plants, substrate, rocks and wood (e.g., no plastic plants, painted gravel, ceramic castles), one or more fish must be present, all fish and items in the bowl must be of the same size scale so it looks like a natural underwater scene (only it is in miniature), may only be entered in February. - pairs fish category means a male and a female fish of one species are judged as a group and compared to other pairs, pairs may only be entered in May, the pair may be shown together in 1 jar or in 2 separate jars if one fish may injure the other. - my favorite fish and bowl beautiful categories will be judged for first place by all the attending club members (using private ballots), then a tally will be done to determine the club s top three choices for each category 4. Number of Fish: - an individual fish can only be entered for the jar show competition once per year. - only one fish is allowed in one jar in any category (except for the family category in October, and except for the pairs category in May). - if more than one fish is found in a jar then: 1) the fish must be separated so that only one fish is found in each jar to be entered or 2) the jar with multiple fish will not be judged. 5. Animal Criteria: - animals are judged according to size, colour, fins, disposition, condition and overall appearance. - animals showing signs of disease may be disqualified. Page 8

9 Monthly Jar Show (September 2016 to June 2017) cont d from page 8 6. Containers: - fish and plants should be displayed in: small aquaria, square gallon jars or flat-sided drum fish bowls. - round jars or round fish bowls should not be used because the round glass distorts the shape of the fish or plant, (Note: the Novelty tank category is the exception and can have a tank of any shape). - no gravel or plants are permitted in fish display tanks. - backgrounds a solid, one-colour background can be used behind tanks for any category. 7. Plants Criteria: - the plants category is always open which means any type of true aquatic plant can be entered. - a true aquatic plant is one which, in the wild or native state, can be found as: a) free floating, b) rooted with leaves floating at the surface of the water or projecting into the air, c) completely submerged as a normal occurrence at some time during the course of one calendar year - non-aquatic plants (such as Lucky bamboo [Dracaena sanderiana], Aluminum plant [Pilea cadierei] and Crimson Ivy [Hemigraphis colorata]) will not be judged. - a plant may be shown in a pot or shown with exposed roots that are weighted down for judging purposes. - if separated, more than one plant entry may be kept in a tank (see rule number 6 for appropriately shaped containers). 8. Entry Fee: - a fee of 25 cents per entry is required to help cover the cost of the ribbons. - one family entry or one pair entry costs 25 cents regardless of how many jars are used to show each entry 9. Registration times and results: - entries must be registered with the Jar Show Chairman (Sarah Lee) by 7:30 pm or the start of the program on the night of the monthly meeting. - results of the jar show will be announced before the end of every monthly meeting. - at the June meeting: annual awards will be presented to the top three members who accumulate the highest number of points in the fish competition, separate awards will be presented to the top three members with the highest number of points in the plant competition. Diabestes Drug Found in Freshwater is a Potential Source of Intersex Fish By UWM News APRIL 24, 2015 A medication commonly taken for Type II diabetes, which is being found in freshwater systems worldwide, has been shown to cause intersex in fish male fish that produce eggs. A study by Rebecca Klaper at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee determined exposure to the diabetes medicine metformin causes physical changes in male fish exposed to doses similar to the amount in wastewater effluent. Page 9

10 Diabestes Drug Found in Freshwater is a Potential Source of Intersex Fish cont d from page 9 In addition to intersex conditions, fish exposed to metformin were smaller in size than those not exposed, said Klaper, a professor in UWM s School of Freshwater Sciences. The study, co-authored by Nicholas Niemuth, a researcher in Klaper s lab, was recently published in the journal Chemosphere. Because intersex fish are particularly prevalent downstream from wastewater treatment plants, many studies have investigated the effect of hormones from birth control pills, Klaper said. Rebecca Klaper studies emerging contaminants Initially, the results of her study seemed surprising since metformin is not a hormone and it targets blood sugar regula- in freshwater systems, including the residuals of pharmaceuticals in wastewater. (UWM Photo/Derek tion. Rickert.) But Klaper said it is also prescribed to women with a common hormonal disease called polycystic ovary syndrome. The research in her lab indicates metformin could be a potential endocrine disruptor a chemical that confuses the body s complicated hormonal messaging system, interrupting a range of normal activities, including reproduction. Of the chemicals she has detected in water samples collected from Lake Michigan, metformin stands out, Klaper said. It is the chemical we found in almost every sample and in the highest concentrations compared to other emerging contaminants even higher than caffeine, she said. The prevalence of the chemical in samples led Klaper to investigate what effects the medication may have in the environment. In a previous study, she exposed mature fish to metformin, and although there were no physical changes, she found the genes related to hormones for egg production were being expressed in males as well as females an indication of endocrine disruption. For the current study, the researchers monitored fish that had continuous exposure to metformin from birth to adulthood. The next step is to determine the corresponding changes in the genome, which Klaper is doing at UWM s Great Lakes Genomic Center. We re now working on a paper that investigates the metabolic pathways at various points in the fishes life to see what is changing with exposure, she says. Striped Raphael Catfish Humbug catfish, Chocolate Catfish, Striped Talking Catfish Family: Doradidae The Striped Raphael Catfish is very peaceful and thought to be the nicest of the Thorny Catfish! The Striped Raphael Catfish Platydoras armatulus has been a favorite of aquarium enthusiasts for a very long time. These are very pretty catfish with broad black and white stripes that run the length of their body. The pattern is especially striking when young, though as they mature the striping is not quite as strong. Page 10

11 Striped Raphael Catfish cont d from page 10 They also get pretty big as in the wild, generally growing to about 7.9 inches (20 cm) in length, yet in the aquarium they are usually closer to about 6 inches (15.25 cm). These are really fun fish to watch as they have a curious nature. They are nocturnal, but once they are comfortable in their environment they will often spend many daytime hours exploring the aquarium. They are very peaceful and hardy. An excellent choice for the beginning aquarist, or any catfish enthusiasts that wants to P latyd ora s armatulu s Ph oto Animal - W or ld: Cou rtesy David Bro ugh keep a moderately large community tank. This fish is a member of the Doradidae family, commonly known as Thorny Catfish. This is actually very appropriate as they are tough skinned catfish with a well-developed nuchal shield in front of the dorsal fin and bony lumps running along the lateral line that form thorny scutes. A curious fact about the Striped Raphael Catfish is that these bony lumps become tiny curved spines that offer great protection. This group is also called "talking catfish due to their ability to vocalize. They produces sounds, croaks, clicks, or squeaks, by rubbing their pectoral fins across grooves in the shoulder, which is amplified by the swim bladder. Thus this fish is commonly called the Striped Talking Catfish. Other common names it is known by are Humbug Catfish, Chocolate Catfish, Striped Dora, and Southern Striped Raphael Catfish. The Striped Raphael Catfish are very hardy and tolerant of most water conditions. Although they are naturally nocturnal, they have a typical feline curiosity, and once comfortable in their home they will often venture out to explore during the day. They like to burrow in the soft river bottom so be sure to provide a corner of fine gravel or sand. They also like some plant cover to help keep their tank dimly lit and hiding places like the hollows of roots or driftwood, clay flowerpots, or pieces of plastic piping. Plant are appreciated but not essential. These are very peaceful and a great catfish choice for a beginning aquarist. They do well in a community aquarium and make an excellent companion with most other medium to large fish, only very small fish may get snacked on. With its armored thorny protection it can even be kept with more aggressive tankmates. Bathtub Test During a visit to my doctor, I asked him, How do you determine whether or not an older person should be put into a Nursing Home? Well, he said, we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the person to empty the bathtub. Oh, I understand, I said. A normal person would use the bucket because it is bigger than the spoon or the teacup. No he said. A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window? Thanks Jack Page 11

12 The Jar Show Winners For 2015/2016 Fish: 1st. Bob Steele 2nd. Fred & Linda Crombe 3rd. Jennifer McNaughton 1st. Plants: Fred and Linda Crombe 2nd. Bob Steele 3rd. Leanne Shore Congratulations To One & All Enjoying our Last Meeting of the Season In June Page 12

13 Monthly Jar Show Month Fish Categories Class September open open fish Loaches, Suckers & Catfish (e.g. Corydoras, Brochis, Plecos ) My Favourite Fish October open open fish Cyprinids (e.g. Goldfish, Koi, Barbs, Danios, Sharks, Rasboras, White Clouds.) Family November open open fish Cichlids-substrate spawning (e.g. Angels, Kribs, Rams. - mouth-brooding (e.g., Aulonocara ) C.A.R.E.S. Fish December none none None - Due to Christmas Pot Luck - January open open fish Guppies, (Fancy, Trinadadian...) Non-Fish February open open fish Anabantids (e.g. Bettas, Gouramis, Paradise Bowl Beautiful March open open fish Mollies, Platies, Swordtails Killifish April open open fish Characoids (Tetras, Hatchetfish, Silver Dollars...) Family May open open fish My Favourite Fish (any type of fish) Pairs June none none None due to Awards Night - BEST IN SHOW Name Month Fish Name Gift Certificate Bob Steele March Red-tailed Black Platy (Xiphophorus variatus) Pet Paradise James Kelly March Novelty White Cloud Mountain Minnows (Tanichthys albonubes) Southwestern Pet Centre Name Month Adult Fish Competition Ribbon Bob Steele March Red-tailed black Platy (Xiphophorus variatus) Red D. Reimer March Red Swordtail (female) (Xiphophorus hellerii) Blue D. Reimer March Black-tailed red Swordtail (male) (Xiphophorus hellerii) White D. Reimer March Red Swordtail (male) (Xiphophorus hellerii) Fred Crombe March Sunset Sword (female) (Xiphophorus hellerii) Bob Steele March Open Fish Snakeskin Barb (Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus) Red Fred Crombe March Open Fish Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher) Blue James Kelly March Novelty tank White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) Red Name Month Adult Plant Competition Ribbon Fred Crombe March Open Pennywort (Hydrocotyle sp.) Red Special thanks to all those who bring fish & plants to our monthly Show & auction. Page 13

14 C.a.o.a.c. convention 2016 Put on by the Page 14

15 Mr. President, Is that you in the middle???? This is my personal favourite picture. Not sure why though!!!! Page 15

16 CAOAC Report June 26, 2016 Committee Reports Treasurers Report: Working balance, $ $100.00, handed in by Ways and Means AHD: Anne-Marie Towel Sarnia has sent their report in. Looking to put Excell spreadsheet together. Archivist: Paul MacIntiosh NIA Awards: Peter Melady - Ray Lucas has offered to judge for the newsletter awards. We would like to see more involvement in these awards. You do not have to wait until the deadline to send in paperwork. If you have it prepared, send it in as soon as it is ready. Binder/Guidelines: Ann Stevens - Updates, including the new harassment and anti-bullying policy, new executive and new committee chairs. FAAS: Ken Boorman - NTR Fishbreeders: Lisa Boorman Report to be sent in. Fish Rescue: Jerry Draper Tom is unable to do rescues because he no longer has tanks to hold fish and he is moving soon. Ron will take care of London and parts to the West and South of London, in Ontario. Ann- Marie will take care of Western Canada. Jerry has the East of London and further North. Futures: Jeff Mountjoy - NTR Jeff has stepped in to help move futures along with some ideas. Judges: Haydn Pounder - Haydn will contact Brian Glazier for the list of current judges and the names and paperwork for the two apprentice judges from Western Canada. Membership: Barry McKee NTR This committee goes hand in hand with Treasurer. Newsletter: Ann Stevens - Ann's computer died. She will try to get things updated and on-line correctly by September. Open Show: Barb Draper - NIA Programs: Ken Boorman - NTR Steering: Peter DeSousa - NIA Ways and Means: Annette Bishop - Meeting started with $102.50, Raffle +$ /50 + $ The winner of the $18.50 was Cindy Golden. Miscellaneous donations from auctioning off leftover products was +$ Handed in $ to the Treasurer. Year end total to carry over into is $ Webmaster: Ann Stevens - New executives for CAOAC and Clubs, as well as committees, will be updated by September. Cindy Golden has offered to work on our Facebook page as well as Twitter and Instagram. Business Arising: Will be looking into insurance quotes. Durham, at this time, is the only club in need of $5 Million dollars coverage. Tom Mason is being removed from fish rescue and Jerry Draper is taking over. Jerry's cell phone number will be added to the CAOAC page. Ann is going to contact CAOAC speakers to see if they would like to continue to be speakers. Page 16

17 judges were able to participate. Barrie: 24 members. Elections were held and Jeff Mountjoy is President. On August 13, the club is doing a fish store tour in Toronto. June is potluck and a member slide show. Betta Breeders: A good show was put on at the convention. 2 apprentice, IBC Calgary: 75 members. Calquarium news is up and running again. The auction is on October 2, The September meeting will be on bagging fish. Chatham-Kent: No July meeting. Ken did the talk in June on fish for the nano aquarium. Durham: Elections were held in May. Tom Mason is moving to Trenton. Joanne Harper is the new president. Barry McKee is the treasurer Bob Wright did a talk on native fish and Brian Belford from the zoo did a talk on Jellyfish/cuttlefish. Edmonton: NIA Hamilton: There was no show and the speaker was Larry Johnson who stepped in and spoke about Malawi cichlids. October 1, 2016 is the auction (no used items). The vendor tables are $.0010 each. March 25, 2017, there will be an auction with no show, due to convention. Kitchener: In June, there was a social, mini show, member raffle and Executive selection. Members were 21 adult, 16 family and 1 junior. Octoberfish will be on October 23, along with a show and auction. London: The last meeting of the year was held on Tuesday, June 14th. We discussed how well the CAOAC convention in May went. We are still waiting for a couple of numbers and at least one more cheque to arrive to complete our final totals. We feel that it was a success. Elections were held and a few new faces will be on the executive, as well as a few longtime members. (see sent from Sharon MacDonald for complete list. We had a potluck and a large club level auction of approximately 80 items. A possible fall bus trip was mentioned and will be discussed further at our executive meeting. Our fall auction will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at the Optimist hall, in Dorchester as usual. Just a reminder that we will not be having our annual show at our fall auction, due to us having a show at the CAOC convention in May. Our annual show will return in September of 2017 in conjunction with the auction. Our spring auction will be on Sunday May 7, Ottawa: NIA Peel: 30 members and the executive elections were held in June. Scott Vanderfleet is the President. On November 13th, there will be a fall the trip to Montreal auction. Possibly looking into hosting the CAOAC Convention in 2018? On Sunday, November 6th, a special small show and auction will be held. It will be at the Bramalea Lions hall at Steeles and Dixie. Sarnia: NIA and there was no report. Saskatoon: NIA CAOAC Report June 26, 2016 Club Reports Page 17

18 CAOAC Report June 26, 2016 Club Reports St Catherine's: June BBQ and elections. The new vice President is Pat Shriner. Note: London put on a great convention. I wish I had attended conventions a lot sooner. Windsor: NIA Convention 2016: Report will follow at a later time (due to Bob's move) Convention 2017: Venue and speakers have been booked. Trans Canada Guppy Group, Betta Breeders Canada are joining in the convention. They are looking into have flowerhorns and shrimp clubs joining as well. The hotel rooms start at around $ per night. They will have a save the date card out in September with as many of the details that have been finalized as possible. CAOAC Meeting Dates for : September 18, 2016, October 16, 2016, November 20, 2016, December 11, 2016 Potluck January 15, 2017, February 12, 2017, March 19, 2017, April 23, 2017 May 21, 2017, AGM at Convention on June 25, 2017 and President's Potluck. Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye The Will be hosting their Annual Fall Auction on the 25th of September, 2016 at the Dorchester Optimist Club at 1653 Richmond Street in Dorchester Map to Optimist Hall: Click here Registration begins at 7:30 am. Auction begins at 11:00 am. Sept 17, 2016 Sarnia Aquarium Society Sarnia Christian School 1273 Exmouth St, Sarnia Fall Auction Enter Gym from Exmouth parking lot Contacts Jack VanderAa: Bill Reckman: Kitchener Waterloo Aquarium Society Octoberfish LAS Auction Rules LAS Auction Registration LAS Auction Registration Sheet (Editable) Map to Optimist Hall: Click here Show & Auction To be held on October 23, More details to follow. Page 18

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