Annual Show and Auction Sunday, September 24 th, 2006 London Aquaria Society SEPTEMBER 2006 London, Ontario, Canada www.londonaquariasociety.com
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Table of Contents Executive Minutes 3 Upcoming Events 3 Welcome from the President 4 Executive Contact Listing 5 Directions 6 Convention Highlights 7 Aquarium Beautiful 7 LAS Monthly Jar Show Results 9 Membership Application Form 13 Breeders Award Report 15 Business Card $25.00 ¼ Page $40.00 ½ Page $75.00 Full Page $125.00 Advertising Rates 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: London Aquaria Society P.O. Box 45010 RPO Fairmont London, ON N5W 1A3 10 Martha St (519) 425-1233 Ingersoll, ON Aquarium Club Members Pay NO TAX on Fish!! Monthly Jar Shows September Fish: Loaches, Suckers, Open Plant: Open October Fish: Cichlids (substrate spawning), Open Plant: Open N5C 1E6 LAS Executive Meeting The June general meeting primarily focused on the annual elections and of course the end of the year potluck. The executive committee for 2006/2007 will be: President - Ron Bishop Vice President - Dorothy Reimer Treasurer - Mark Ruddick Secretary - Sharon MacDonald Advertising - Eric Geissinger Show Chair - Terry Little BAP/HAP - Dennis Zajac Library & Ways and Means - James Kelly Jar Show Chair - Sarah Lee Membership - Nancy Drummond Newsletter Editor - Sharon MacDonald Auction Chair - Roger Vander Aa Webmaster - Eric Geissinger CAOAC Representative - Terry Little We can now gear up for next year. September begins with the LAS show and auction on Sunday, September 24, 2006 at the Dorchester Optimist Hall in Dorchester. A list of the upcoming CAOAC sanctioned shows and auctions are listed below. The June executive meeting was held at the home of Sharon MacDonald. The focus of the meeting was the convention. We have a very successful convention. There were many participants in the show and the auction. There were lots of fish to see and lots of good buys at the auction. If the positive comments that were received were any indication, it seems that everyone enjoyed themselves at the convention. The members of the LAS can be proud of themselves for hosting the event. Maybe we can do this again in 30 years. 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. UPCOMING EVENTS 2006-2007 LAS General Meeting Dates September 12, 2006 October 10, 2006 November 14, 2005 December 12, 2006 also the holiday celebration January 9, 2007 February 13, 2007 March 13, 2007 April 10, 2007 May 8, 2007 June 12, 2007 3
President s Message I hope that everybody had a great summer and have all their plans for the show and auction. Welcome back and here we go on another season of showing and breeding at the regular meetings. With all the good weather we had I hope our finny friends got all the extra care that they need. The Jar Show for September will be Loaches, Suckers and Catfish and there will be an open class as usual. Let s start the year off with a great turnout for the show at the meeting. Roger Van DerAa will be doing a talk on closing down the outside ponds and getting them ready for winter. 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. See their ads in the bulletin. Gone on holidays to the east coast. Ron Bishop President 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 Ron Bishop 519-457-7907 ron.bishop2@sympatico.ca Vice-President Dorothy Reimer 519-438-7682 dmreimer@sympatico.ca Treasurer Mark Ruddick 519-455-8372 webmaster@londonaquariasociety.com Secretary Sharon MacDonald 519-453-0094 sharon.macdonald@lhsc.on.ca Advertising Terry Little/Dorothy Reimer Also serving as CAOAC Reps Show Chair Terry Little 519-752-8642 tlittle28@rogers.com B.A.P./H.A.P. Dennis Zajac 519-425-1233 aquariumcents@rogers.com Library James Kelly 519-681-0717 no email address Jar Show Chair Sarah Lee 519-686-3473 sarahlee@uwo.ca Membership Nancy Chipps-Drummond 519-644-2753 nchipps-drummond@fanshawec.on.ca Newsletter Editor Sharon MacDonald 519-453-0094 sharon.macdonald@lhsc.on.ca Auction Chair Roger VanDerAa 519-666-3995 koiman@execulink.com Webmaster Eric Geissinger 519-672-9168 egeissinger@rogers.com 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 (519) 537-2938 Fax (519) 537-6747 DROP IN AND SEE US AT THIS BEAUTIFUL NEW LOCATION 5
The LAS general meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month except for July and August. The address for the monthly meetings is 24 Spiritwood Court, Unit 77. 6
CAOAC UPCOMING SHOWS & AUCTIONS St Catharines Aquarium Society Tropical Fish Club of Erie County www.caoac.on.ca/clubs/stkitts/scaswbm.htm http://tfcec.tripod.com/tfcecwebsite/ Auction Only Show Only Saturday October 21st Saturday & Sunday August 26th & 27th Location Grantham Mennonite Brethren Church, 469 Location: Mckinley Mall, Hamburg, NY Grantham Avenue, St. Catharines, ON Club Contact Randy Seufert Contact Dave Unruh, 905-684-9860, 716-649-9165, Tfcprez2@Aol.Com casdunruh@primus.ca Show Contact Dick Mceniry, 716-648-9533, Kitchener Waterloo Aquarium Society Sarnia Aquarium Society www.kwas.ca/ www.geocities.com/sarniaaquariumsociety/ Show & Auction Show & Auction Sunday October 29th Saturday September 16th Location: The Waterloo Inn, 475 King Street North Location: The British Canadian Club, 375 Vidal Waterloo, ON Street South, Sarnia, ON Contact: Al Ridley, 519-571-9093, Show Contact Ken Boorman, 519-352-5573, pyrofish@rogers.com lisas_lair_bookstore@kent.net Brampton Aquarium Club Please note that the Sarnia Aquarium Society www.bac-on.org/ show, in addition to being sanctioned by CAOAC, Auction Only. The Show Has Been Cancelled will also be sanctioned by the american cichlid Saturday November 4th association (ACA) and they will be presenting a best cichlid award at the show. London Aquaria Society www.londonaquariasociety.com Show & Auction Sunday September 24th Location: Dorchester Optimist Hall, 1653 Richmond Street, Dorchester, ON Show Contact Terry Little, 519-752-8642, tlittle28@rogers.com Auction Contact: Sharon MacDonald, 519-453- 0094, sharon.macdonald@lhsc.on.ca Hamilton & District Aquarium Society www.hdas.ca/ Show & Auction Sunday October 1st Location Laurie G. Branch Community Centre (Burlington Mainway Arena), 4015 Mainway (At Walkers Line, North Of QEW Highway), Burlington, ON Show Contact Terry Little, 519-752-8642, tlittle28@rogers.com Auction Contact : Carla Macdonald, 905-575-9279 de_spaey_carla@hotmail.com 7
Lighting: How it helps your aquarium's inhabitants By Drs. Foster & Smith Aquatic Veterinary Staff An important component of an aquarium that often gets overlooked is lighting. Since light rays do not penetrate easily through water, generally the deeper the tank, the more intense the light source should be. Put simply, the visible light spectrum (what we see in a rainbow, for instance) combines to form white light. Plants use the red-orange part of the spectrum, while invertebrates, such as anemones and corals, thrive in the blue to violet range. Vertebrates, like fish (and us), do well with full spectrum lighting. Lighting is not only important because it makes it more enjoyable to view the tank, but it is essential for fish health. Fish cannot close their eyes to sleep, so they need lighting to simulate day and night to help prevent stress. It is up to the aquarist to simulate the natural photo period in the tank, either manually, or by the use of timers to do it automatically. Halides Halides can be used if you wish to highlight a particular part of the aquarium in the form of a spotlight or in the case of a reef tank, certain types of shallow water corals will benefit from this intense lighting. Halides used close to the water surface will need to have a cover over them to filter out the UV portion of the light and also protect the bulbs from water splash and potential breakage. Tungsten or Halogen Lamps Although economical, these lamps are not for aquarium use. They not only run hot, thus using up more energy and possibly heating your tank more than you'd like, but they do not provide the correct spectrum of light for plant growth. Condensation forms easily on them, making them a hazard. Fluorescent Lighting Fluorescent lights are the easiest way to illuminate an aquarium. Available in an array of colors, an aquarist can decide for himself which ones to utilize so as to best serve - and best highlight - his aquarium inhabitants. Three basic types of fluorescent lighting are used for different purposes. Color Enhancing Lights are designed to display the colors of your fish to their fullest. These lights have a yellow or pink hue to them and complement the full spectrum lights that have a much more white appearance. This type is used in either fresh or saltwater. Fish, plant, and reef aquariums can be more vibrant with the help of a color-enhancing bulb. Full Spectrum Lights are designed to simulate maximum daylight. The intensities may vary depending on whether it is to be used for freshwater plants or saltwater corals. In both cases, the lighting provides the food for growth. Freshwater plant tanks need a full spectrum of light and reef aquariums need an intense amount of full spectrum in combination with actinic blue light. Actinics give off a blue hue to meet the necessary requirements for coral growth. They provide the correct spectrum of light for proper photosynthesis of symbiotic algae in corals. Remember that your average hardware fluorescent bulb will not provide the needs of an aquarium. These bulbs promote the growth of black algae, and do not enhance the look or health of your tank. Only use lights specifically made for aquariums. Compact Fluorescents These high-output lights perform like fluorescents, but last longer and use less energy. These lights are designed to provide the proper lighting needs of your aquarium while taking up less space. Also popular are Halide/Compact Fluorescent combination fixtures. Choosing the right lights for your aquarium is a matter of personal taste and your inhabitants needs. The right lights help you enjoy the beauty of your investment as well as keep your inhabitants healthy. 8
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JAR SHOW RESULTS TO DATE Annual Awards Adult Fish Junior Fish Ron Bishop (172 Points) Gussie Drieder (34 points) PLANTS RESULTS TO DATE Annual Awards Adult Plant Junior Plant David Stuivenberg (92 points) Teresa Zajac (10 points) Congratulations to our winners! Hours of Operation Tuesdays 11 5 Thursdays 11 5 Saturdays 11-8 11
Jar Show Categories for Upcoming Year Month Plant Category Fish Categories September open open Loaches, Suckers and Catfish (e.g. Corydoras, Brochis, Plecos...) October open open Cichlids - substrate spawning (e.g. Angels, Kribs, Rams...) November open open Cyprinids (e.g. Goldfish, Koi, Barbs, Danios, Sharks, Rasboras, White Clouds...) December open open Bettas January open open Guppies (e.g. fancy, Trinidadian...), Swordtails February open open Gouramis and Paradise Fish March open open Mollies and Platties April open open Characoids (e.g. Tetras, Hatchetfish, Silver Dollars...) May open open Cichlids - mouthbrooding (e.g. Guentheri, Aulonocara...) June none none none (due to awards night) 12
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LONDON AQUARIA SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NEW AND RENEWAL MEMBERSHIPS Q New Q Renewal Q Junior Q Regular Q Family $15.00/yr. $20.00/yr. $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 G Brackish Water Species G Marine Species Number of Tanks Number of Tanks Number of Tanks G General Fish Keeping G Breeding Fish G Species Preservation G Propagating Plants G Aquatic Life (other than fish and plants) G Shows & Competitions G Tank Beautiful Competitions G Live Food G Collecting G Research G Other G Areas of Specialization Non-Aquatic Interests: G Photography G Computers G Cooking G Writing G Video Recording G Design & Layout G Journalism G Drawing G Painting G Arts & Crafts G Public Speaking G Woodworking G Other: 15
LONDON AQUARIA SOCIETY Please list all household members to be included in this L.A.S. membership. Name: Occupation: Age: Birthdate: Name: Occupation: Age: Birthdate: Name: Occupation: Age: Birthdate: Name: Occupation: Age: Birthdate: How did you learn of the London Aquaria Society? (Please check all appropriate sources and list names) G Member: G Newspaper Ad: G Pet Shop: G Other: G Magazine Ad: G Radio Ad: G L.A.S. Event: What do you expect to obtain from your L.A.S. Membership? To return this form or obtain additional information, please contact: For Official Use Only: G Life Membership London Aquaria Society P.O. Box 45010, RPO Fairmont London, ON N5W 1A3 Membership Expires: December 31 st of each year G Paid - Cash G Paid - Cheque Amount Paid: $ 16
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