CDAS holds regular monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of every month at the Harmonie German Club.
Date: The third Tuesday of each month
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Last month we showed the "Fish From Burundi To Your Home" Although interesting, it probably ran a little long but the amplified speakers worked a treat (funny that :-)).
The normal auction and raffle will take place again this month, so if you have excess healthy fish or a surplus of plants here is your opportunity to pass them on to other enthusiasts. We are also currently selling tickets for mega raffle. The major prize will be a choice of canister filter (Donated by AoA) or fluid bed filter (kindly donated by Redtree) along with a pool of prizes . The tickets will be $2 each and we will run it over a couple months until we sell enough tickets.
In the past you had to be present on the night for major prize but this time we are going to notify the winner and they one month to collect the prize before we redraw. However, all the minor prizes will go on the night so it is a good thing to continue to show at the meetings. It will be drawn either this month or at the lastest next month thanks to the number of tickets we sold last month.
I would like to iterate that if you have any suggestions about what you would like to see the club do, how you would like to see the meetings structured etc, or even fish to be added to the conservation list, PLEASE approach one of the committee members and tell us. There are only 5 of us running the show so if you don't tell us what you want then we have to decide for you.
So with all these benefits for members, why wouldnt you want to be a member? So we can still offer member services like the trade table, library books purchases, magazine subscriptions and conservation program, please renew your membership or try to encourage your friends to join.
First of all sorry for the late notice but the whole of the committee have head high with work commitments, I guess something has to pay for our fish habits *HAHA*. This month we're gettin' out the ugh boots, slippers and hot chocolate , with marshmallows... and have another attempt at watching a fishy dvd, this time with amplified speakers.
"Fish From Burundi To Your Home" is a documetary exploring Lake Tanganyika from the perspective of an ornamental fish catching, breeding and exporting business "Fishes of Burundi". It includes fish in thei natural habitat and step by step collecting, acclimatization and packing"
The normal auction and raffle will take place again this month, so if you have excess healthy fish or a surplus of plants here is your opportunity to pass them on to other enthusiasts. We are also currently selling tickets for mega raffle. The major prize will be a choice of canister filter (Donated by AoA) or fluid bed filter (kindly donated by Redtree) along with a pool of prizes . The tickets will be $2 each and we will run it over a couple months until we sell enough tickets. In the past you had to be present on the night for major prize but this time we are going to notify the winner and they one month to collect the prize before we redraw. However, all the minor prizes will go on the night so it is a good thing to continue to show at the meetings.
I would like to iterate that if you have any suggestions about what you would like to see the club do, how you would like to see the meetings structured etc, or even fish to be added to the conservation list, PLEASE approach one of the committee members and tell us. There are only 5 of us running the show so if you don't tell us what you want then we have to decide for you.
So with all these benefits for members, why wouldnt you want to be a member? So we can still offer member services like the trade table, library books purchases, magazine subscriptions and conservation program, please renew your membership or try to encourage your friends to join.
Keep those fish a swimming dancing
Date: Tuesday 17th February 2009
Time: Meeting room doors open for
members at 7:50pm for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club -
49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Last month we had a DVD ("Fish
From Burundi To Your Home") but unfortunately due to time constraints (and the
lack of amplified speakers) the DVD was cut short, so we will have show that
another day.
We also had a really big auction and heaps of fish came
through including a massive Silver Shark (named “Bruce”) who is now swimming in
one of my tanks. There were also a great array of plants and other goodies
making it a great night to show up
This month we the committee bringing
you series of short fish profile talks. These include catfish, cichlids and
natives. We have received the latest Australian Aquarium Magazine to borrow from
the library along with the CDAS trade table. The trade table has the usual
assortment of foods and buffers for purchase for members only
.
The
normal auction will take place again this month, so if you have excess healthy
fish or a surplus of plants here is your opportunity to pass them on to other
enthusiasts.
I would like to iterate that if you have any suggestions
about what you would like to see the club do, how you would like to see the
meetings structured etc, or even fish to be added to the conservation list
PLEASE, approach one of the committee members and tell us. There are only 5 of
us running the show so if you don't tell us what you want then we have to decide
for you.
Our new venue, while great, has the committee a little
challenged at how best to setup the place due to the layout of the room. This
month we hope to address some of these issues by moving the shop, library and
raffles near the door and the presentation, membership and auction lots in the
usual spot. If this doesn't work we will try something else till we get it
right.
I hope you all keep on with the club. Exciting changes have and
will continue to occur and you get out what you put. So let's get this club more
like a society and get involved.
So with all these benefits for members, why
wouldn't you want to be a member? So we can still offer member services like the
trade table, library books purchases, magazine subscriptions and conservation
program, please renew your membership or try to encourage your friends to join.
Keep those fish a swimming dancing
Date: Tuesday 18th August 2009
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Last month Harry spoke his diving experiences and some mysteries of the deep like the blobfish, how cool was that freak of nature.
This month Mike (Skippy) will be talking about aquatic photography. He'll cover some general photography fundamentals, understanding the various settings on your cameras and some tips to hopefully lift your photographic strike rate.
The normal auction and raffle will take place again this month, so if you have excess healthy fish or a surplus of plants here is your opportunity to pass them on to other enthusiasts.
The mega raffle went off last month, with Paula taking home the fluid bed filter (kindly donated by Redtree Aquarium), with the winning ticket sold on the night. She will have to get back us with us how it goes, as I for one am curious how they work. Thanks to all those who have bought tickets. We ended up selling all the tickets, so a cool $200 was raised by that raffle. Raffles like these keep us going and go straight back into the club in order to provide services like the library, computer equipment and the like.
A big thanks goes out to Mike W (Mike's Fish) in Sydney, who kindly donated some Celestial Danio's (or galaxy rasbora's) for the conservation program. He sent them down to Rene and he has already managed to breed them. However, he was disappointed that he only saved 12 fry because he was treating them as a rasbora not a danio, LOL. Great work Rene your breeding ability never ceases to amaze me.
The AGM is fast approaching and Paula and Harry are standing down due to work commitments, so we need help otherwise the club will not run. So PLEASE approach one of the committee members and see if you can help us run the club next year. It is not very demanding, but as the saying goes "many hands make light work". There are only 5 of us running the show this year and if it drops to 3 it will be very hard to keep the club running smoothly.
So with all these benefits for members, why wouldn’t you want to be a member? So we can still offer member services like the trade table, library books purchases, magazine subscriptions and conservation program, please renew your membership or try to encourage your friends to join.
Keep those fish a swimming dancing
Date: Tuesday 15th December 2009
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Last month Serkan spoke about his passion of Killifish and did one of the best presentations we have had. All those different species and colours made a lot of us think about trying to keep the underrated Killifish.
This month is the CDAS Christmas Party. There will be no talk, however... this is more of a social occasion. A time to reflect, talk to friends and generally enjoy ourselves.
There is one thing that has never been done before. The club is buying fish and plants, some very hard to get and rare, and these are going to be put into raffles (one member only one open to all) and the general auction. It is a way of thanking all members of CDAS and provides another reason to become and stay a financial member of CDAS.
There will also be goodie boxes for the members. These will be full of lollies, chocolate and all things that are yummy... (must show your current CDAS membership card or receipt to get one). You can also join\renew on the night to be
eligible.
Some of the fish and plants we hope to get are:
FISH:
"MacCulloch's Rainbowfish Skull Ck"
Melanotaenia splendida tatei "Desert Rainbowfish"
Pseudomugil tenellus "Delicate Blue-eye"
Various Tetras
Corys
PLANTS:
A rainforest garden (lots of plants on wood)
Anubias
Aponogeton
Bolbitis
Cryptocoryne
Echinodorus (Amazon sword)
Come on the night to see what's there.
And all the wonderful, usual stuff:
Library
Please return any books you have borrowed so others may use it. If you have any enquires or suggestions please see the Librarian.
Trade Table
A committee member will be only too willing to assist you with the purchase of all your dry goods needs.
Mini Auction
Don't forget that you can bring stuff to put through the auction. it's a perfect time to sell the over stock of fish or plants. Do a pre-Christmas Tank clean-out! :) Both Members & Visitors are all eligible to bid on lots. Please remember a fast auction is a good auction so if we can please keep the noise down.
Just remember the auction rules and all will be fine.
Mini Raffle
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase from the trade table before the meeting and during the mid-break. We will have our usual range of dry and new electrical goods and maybe some fish as well
Breeders Award
Please hand in any breeder’s forms you have completed. Providing I get the trophy to the engraver, this year’s breeder’s award and certificates will be handed out this month.
Species Conservation Project
Please offer any suggestions for species to be included in the conservation program. We currently have endler guppies and Celestial Danio’s pairs with members and breeding very successfully. So well done Jesse (the Endlers), Rene and Serkan (the Celestial Danio’s). It is got to see the vision come to life.
Entry
Entry is Free and all visitors are welcome! Could all Members and Visitors please sign the attendance book upon entry to the meeting. Don't forget to sign any Non-Harmonie German Club Members in the attendance book at the front desk of the club.
On behalf of the committee and fellow members we look forward to seeing you all at the December Christmas meeting
Merry Christmas to you and your fish!
The normal auction and raffle will take place again this month, so if you have excess healthy fish or a surplus of plants here is your opportunity to pass them on to other enthusiasts.
We are also currently selling tickets for mega raffle. Thanks to all those who have bought tickets we have sold heaps now, SO IT WILL BE DRAWN THIS MONTH. The major prize will be a choice of canister filter (Donated by AoA) or fluid bed filter (kindly donated by Redtree) along with a pool of prizes . The tickets will be $2 each and we will run it over a couple months until we sell enough tickets.Remember that you don't have to there to win the major prize but you do for the minors.
I would like to iterate that if you have any suggestions about what you would like to see the club do, how you would like to see the meetings structured etc, or even fish to be added to the conservation list, PLEASE approach one of the committee members and tell us. There are only 5 of us running the show so if you don't tell us what you want then we have to decide for you.
So with all these benefits for members, why wouldnt you want to be a member? So we can still offer member services like the trade table, library books purchases, magazine subscriptions and conservation program, please renew your membership or try to encourage your friends to join.
Date: Tuesday 17th November 2009
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Last Meeting:
October was the AGM and mega auction. Paula and Harry stepped down from the committee due to commitments but we hope to still see them every now and again at the meetings. We were able to get all 4 Major positions on the committee filled as well as getting 4 general committee members! So a big thank you should go out the new members of the committee this year. It is a relief that duties can be shared around and I think you will be happy with what has happened in just one month.
The new Committee is;
President: Alex Borg
Vice-President: Stephen Burg
Treasurer: Andrew (Rosco) Ross
Secretary: Danita Burg
General Committee members:
What’s On:
Talk(s) by
Serkan will be talking to us on Breeding and keeping of Killifish. They are great little fish and have wonderful bio diversity. If we are lucky enough, Serkan might bring some specimens in for the Auction. At the very least he will try and convert us all to world of killifish J.
And all the wonderful, usual stuff:
Library
Please return any books you have borrowed so others may use it. If you have any enquires or suggestions please see the Librarian.
Trade Table
A committee member will be only too willing to assist you with the purchase of all your dry goods needs.
Mini Auction
Both Members & Visitors are all eligible to bid on lots. Please remember a fast auction is a good auction so if we can please keep the noise down.
Mini Raffle
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase from the trade table before the meeting and during the mid-break. We will have our usual range of dry and new electrical goods and maybe some fish as well
Breeders Award
Please hand in any breeder’s forms you have completed. Providing I get the trophy to the engraver, this year’s breeder’s award and certificates will be handed out this month.
Species Conservation Project
Please offer any suggestions for species to be included in the conservation program. We currently have endler guppies and Celestial Danio’s pairs with members and breeding very successfully. So well done Jesse (the Endlers), Rene and Serkan (the Celestial Danio’s). It is got to see the vision come to life.
Entry
Entry is Free and all visitors are welcome! Could all Members and Visitors please sign the attendance book upon entry to the meeting. Don't forget to sign any Non-Harmonie German Club Members in the attendance book at the front desk of the club.
Date: Tuesday 20th October 2009
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Last month Alex did a DIY night from Alex "What you can do with a used softdrink bottle" and it was a great talk, well done Alex.
This month is the AGM and mega auction. After very brief AGM with the voting in of new members we will have an informal chat about what is happening in your tanks followed by the MEGA Auction. There are normally auction lot restrictions and normally no dry goods. These rules are thrown out the window and people can auction off there excess tanks, filters fish, plants and even electrical goods (although we would prefer as new as possible we do accept second hand goods as long as the seller states how long it has been used etc.).Followed by a larger than normal raffle will take place this month.
Also Memberships are due so you need to rejoin in order to sell anything on Tuesday. My computer blew up last week and the CDAS accounts are on it so I may not be able to get the financial statements prepared by the AGM. I am working on a replacement but it will take time.
The breeders awards finishes this month and the winner announced next month, so please get your forms in this month. We haven't had too many entries as yet so you never know your luck.
The AGM is now here and Paula and Harry are standing down due to work commitments, so we need help otherwise the club will not run. So PLEASE approach one of the committee members and see if you can help us run the club next year. It is not very demanding, but as the saying goes "many hands make light work". There are only 5 of us running the show this year and if it drops to 3 it will be very hard to keep the club running smoothly.
The CDAS trade table will again be operating along with the library with a couple new magazines that are worth checking out.
So with all these benefits for members, why wouldn’t you want to be a member? So we can still offer member services like the trade table, library books purchases, magazine subscriptions and conservation program, please renew your membership or try to encourage your friends to join. See you all on Tuesday.
Keep those fish a swimming dancing
Rosco
Date: Tuesday 15th September 2009
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Last month Mike (Skippy) will be talking about aquatic photography. He'll cover some general photography fundamentals, understanding the various settings on your cameras and some tips to hopefully lift your photographic strike rate.
This month the topic is a DIY night from Alex "What you can do with a used softdrink bottle" as I have not been able to get hold of anyone because I have been away. I will update the web site when I find out.
The normal auction and raffle will take place again this month, so if you have excess healthy fish or a surplus of plants here is your opportunity to pass them on to other enthusiasts.
The breeders awards is coming to a close for this year, so please get your forms in this month or the next for the final collation of who is breeders champion for the year. We haven't had too many entries as yet so you never know your luck.
The AGM is fast approaching and Paula and Harry are standing down due to work commitments, so we need help otherwise the club will not run. So PLEASE approach one of the committee members and see if you can help us run the club next year. It is not very demanding, but as the saying goes "many hands make light work". There are only 5 of us running the show this year and if it drops to 3 it will be very hard to keep the club running smoothly.
Thanks to who showed for the committee meeting it was good to see new faces with fresh ideas. If you want a say in how your club is run please feel free to join the comittee. It is not overly taxing and takes up very little time per month.
So with all these benefits for members, why wouldn’t you want to be a member? So we can still offer member services like the trade table, library books purchases, magazine subscriptions and conservation program, please renew your membership or try to encourage your friends to join.
Keep those fish a swimming dancing
Canberra Districts Aquarium Society February Meeting
Date: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Last Meeting:
We had an extraordinary meeting to address a few constitutional issues and to refresh some of the by-laws. These changes were necessary given the somewhat smaller club that we have theses days as opposed to the glory days of years gone by. In summary:
Now that we have updated the constitution and bylaws we can get on with keeping and promoting responsible fish keeping.
Following the business end of the meeting we had MJay give a presentation on CO2 and planted aquarium. It was very informative and very useful at demystifying how to set it up correctly.
Whats On:
This month we will be doing some (depending on time) species profiles of fish that are on the conservation list with a aim at promoting the breeders award/conservation program to get everyone involved. Laurie will be giving a presentation on Chalinochromis sp. Ndoboi and African Cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. We also hope to have time for a presentation to humble endler or another fish. We might also have time to give you a quick run down again about how to get these wonderful club sponsored fish.
And all the wonderful, usual stuff:
Library
Please return any books you have borrowed so others may use it. If you have any enquires or suggestions please see the Librarian.
Trade Table
A committee member will be only too willing to assist you with the purchase of all your dry goods needs.
Mini Auction
Both Members & Visitors are all eligible to bid on lots. Please remember a fast auction is a good auction so if we can please keep the noise down.
I have heard rumours that an 8FT planted tank is being torn down so there could be a large amount of plants being sold at the auction, so bring along some cash so you can fill those tanks up.
For a list of auction rules, the auction proceedings or to print out a auction form please check http://drupal.cdas.org.au/content/auctions
Mini Raffle
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase from the trade table before the meeting and during the mid-break. We will have our usual range of dry and new electrical goods and maybe some fish as well
Breeders Award
Please hand in any breeders forms you have completed so far.
For more information about the breeders award program please check http://drupal.cdas.org.au/content/breeders-award-program
Species Conservation Project
We handed out 4 lots of endler guppies last month to members from Tim and Christine who had bred them up from the fry Jesse raised. So it appears as though our conservation program is starting to work. Also there were some Celestial Danios fry up for sale at the mini auction also progeny from the parents that Rene is breeding. The committee is also considering obtaining more fish from list all we need is suitably qualified breeders to put their hands up to take them. It is good to see the vision come to life.
For more information about the species conservation project please check http://drupal.cdas.org.au/content/species-conservation-project
Entry
Entry is Free and all visitors are welcome! Could all Members and Visitors please sign the attendance book upon entry to the meeting. Don't forget to sign any Non-Harmonie German Club Members in the attendance book at the front desk of the club.
Membership
If you havent already paid for 09/10 or you wish to join CDAS the membership fees are:
Junior/concession $10,
Adult $20
Family $30.
Membership fees help towards the purchase of library books, supplies for the trade table, and fish for the conservation program. Please come and see me or another committee member and we can sign you up.
Food and Beverage
An array of food and beverages is available to purchase from The Harmonie German Club.
The bar is open to purchase alcoholic beverages, but please respect the other members of both CDAS and the Harmonie German Club and DO NOT drink to excess as we are a family orientated society.
On behalf of the committee and fellow members we look forward to seeing you all in February.
Canberra Districts Aquarium Society Meeting
Date: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm (7:30 for people with auction lots) for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Whats On:
This month DJ Kang is doing a quick species talk on his experience with catties. Followed by another presentation on the a number of species we are considering for the level 1 conservation program including taking a quick vote on what members want to see. The presentation includes a very brief species profile including water conditions how to keep them etc.
And all the wonderful, usual stuff:
Library
Please return any books you have borrowed so others may use it. If you have any enquires or suggestions please see the Librarian.
Members only Trade Table
A committee member will be only too willing to assist you with the purchase of all your dry goods needs.
Mini Auction
Both Members & Visitors are all eligible to bid on lots. Please remember a fast auction is a good auction so if we can please keep the noise down. I have heard rumours that an 8 planted tank is being torn down so there could a large amount of plants being sold at the auction so bring along some cash so you can fill those tanks up.
Also, a change in the check in process for those bringing auction lots this week, the doors will open 7:30pm. This is to assist me (or whomever does it) with the data entry of auction lots into the auction spreadsheet. If at all possible could you please fill in your auction lots and number your bags before you get there to speed the process up so I may be able to keep up with what is happening.
Mini Raffle
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase from the trade table before the meeting and during the break. We will have our usual range of dry and new electrical goods and maybe some fish as well
Breeders Award
Please hand in any breeders forms you have completed to get those all important points to get you closer to to getting some of club sourced species.
Species Conservation Project
Thus far the endlers and celestial danios have been very successful and this month we are proposing more fish to level 1 list all we need is suitably qualified breeders or fish keepers willing to put their hands up to take them.
It is good to see the vision come to life. If you would like to a species on the list or even if you want to keep a certain but you are not in a position to breed ) feel free to come and see one of them (we may find someone who is the friendly committee members at the break or before the talk.
Entry
Entry is Free and all visitors are welcome! Could all Members and Visitors please sign the attendance book upon entry to the meeting. Don't forget to sign any Non-Harmonie German Club Members in the attendance book at the front desk of the club.
Membership
If you havent already paid for 09/10 or you wish to join the membership fees are:
Junior/concession $10,
Adult $20
Family $30.
Membership fees help towards the purchase of library books, supplies for the trade table, and fish for the conservation program. Please come and see me or another committee member and we can sign you up.
Food and Beverage
An array of food and beverages is available to purchase from The Harmonie German Club.
On behalf of the committee and fellow members we look forward to seeing you all in April. The bar is open to purchase alcoholic beverages, but please respect the other members of both CDAS and the Harmonie and DONT drink to excess as we are a family orientated society.
Date: Tuesday 19th January 2010
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Last month was the CDAS Christmas Party. We had our very firs Major Raffle and Auction sponsored heavily by the Club, as a way of thanking all members of CDAS and provides another reason to become and stay a financial member of CDAS.
This month we have a quick Extraordinary General Meeting to bring the constitution up to date and following that, MJay is doing a talk on how to setup a CO2 injected planted tank for the best results. This should be a great talk as I personally have seen the results of CO2 tanks both good an bad so I am looking forward to it.
For the usual stuff:
Library
Please return any books you have borrowed so others may use it. If you have any enquires or suggestions please see the Librarian.
Trade Table
A committee member will be only too willing to assist you with the purchase of all your dry goods needs.
Mini Auction
Don't forget that you can bring stuff to put through the auction. it's a perfect time to sell the over stock of fish or plants. Do a pre-Christmas Tank clean-out! :) Both Members & Visitors are all eligible to bid on lots. Please remember a fast auction is a good auction so if we can please keep the noise down.
Just remember the auction rules and all will be fine.
Mini Raffle
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase from the trade table before the meeting and during the mid-break. We will have our usual range of dry and new electrical goods and maybe some fish as well
Breeders Award
Please hand in any breeder’s forms you have completed. Providing I get the trophy to the engraver, this year’s breeder’s award and certificates will be handed out this month.
Species Conservation Project
Please offer any suggestions for species to be included in the conservation program. We currently have endler guppies and Celestial Danio’s pairs with members and breeding very successfully. So well done Jesse (the Endlers), Rene and Serkan (the Celestial Danio’s). It is got to see the vision come to life.
Entry
Entry is Free and all visitors are welcome! Could all Members and Visitors please sign the attendance book upon entry to the meeting. Don't forget to sign any Non-Harmonie German Club Members in the attendance book at the front desk of the club.
Membership
Also the annual membership are now due and receive some these wonderful benefits you need to be a member. Membership fees are:
· Junior\concession $10,
· Adult $20
· Family $30.
Membership fees help towards the purchase of library books, supplies for the trade table, and fish for the conservation program. Please come and see me or another committee member and we can sign you up.
Food and Beverage
An array of food and beverages is available to purchase from The Harmonie German Club.
Other Notes
While last month there was a more casual event, it was noted that a couple of members, or there guests, had indulged in too much Christmas cheer. This WILL NOT be tolerated in future and the offending person will be asked to leave. The club is for the members not for the individuals.
The committee has the right to eject or not allow any person who is heavily under the influence and makes it uncomfortable for any other member. Any unsavory behaviour will be dealt with and the person (if a member) may lose their membership. Feel free to have a drink or two but please consider that we are a family club and to think of others.
Also there has been an steady increase in noise level which is making it hard to auction goods off and for the presenter to talk. If you feel the need to have a chat please wait until the break or leave the room as a curtsy.
Canberra Districts Aquarium Society Meeting
Date: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm (7:30 for people with auction lots) for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Last Meeting:
Last month our very own VP stepped up to talk to us about the bottom dwelling, snail eating clowns of the aquarium industry, Clown loaches.
What’s On:
This month is TBA
And all the wonderful, usual stuff:
Library
Please return any books you have borrowed, so others may use it. If you have any enquires or suggestions please see the Librarian. We have a few new books this and our trusty librarian will run through them at the meeting.
Members only Trade Table
A committee member will be only too willing to assist you with the purchase of all your dry goods needs.
Mini Auction
Both Members & Visitors are all eligible to bid on lots. Please remember a fast auction is a good auction so if we can please keep the noise down.
Also, there is a change in the check in process for those bringing auction lots, the doors will open 7:30pm. This is to assist me (or whomever does it) with the data entry of auction lots into the auction spreadsheet. If at all possible could you please fill in your auction lots and number your bags before you get there to speed the process up so I may be able to keep up with what is happening. The forms are available on the website.
Mini Raffle
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase from the trade table before the meeting and during the break. We will have our usual range of dry and new electrical goods and maybe some fish as well
Breeders Award
Please hand in any breeder’s forms you have completed to get those all important points to get you closer to getting some of club sourced species.
Species Conservation Project
Thus far the endlers and celestial danios have been very successful and a heap of fish have been added to the list. For a full listing go to the web site and check it out
I am the custodian of a breeding colony of Metriaclima livingstonii in my tanks waiting for someone with suitable cichlid experience (and breeder’s points) to have a go at breeding them. We are also looking to get hold of the red finned mccullochi and Honey blue eyes.
The list has become quite large so now are looking to add things in a more dynamic\opportunistic fashion. This mean if something uncommon and rare comes onto the wholesaler’s lists the committee may just decide to add them. Still feel free to come and see one of the committee members at the break and we will see what we can do.
Sponsorship
Thanks to Ben from AoA again who has stepped up sponsored us for yet another year with a very generous donation. Without our sponsors the club would fold. So please support them where you can. A full list of the sponsors can be found on the website and the forum. If you know of anyone who would like to sponsor us (or you do yourself) please contact one the committee at a meeting or via the club email clubmail@cdas.org.au and a committee member will contact you ASAP.
Entry
Entry is Free and all visitors are welcome! Could all Members and Visitors please sign the attendance book upon entry to the meeting. Don't forget to sign any Non-Harmonie German Club Members in the attendance book at the front desk of the club.
Membership
For the next couple of months the membership have been halved so now is the time to join if you have been umming and arhhing about it:
Junior/concession $10 $5
Adult $20 $10
Family $30 $15.
Membership fees help towards the purchase of library books, supplies for the trade table, and fish for the conservation program. Please come and see me or another committee member and we can sign you up.
Food and Beverage
An array of food and beverages is available to purchase from The Harmonie German Club.
On behalf of the committee and fellow members we look forward to seeing you all in June. The bar is open to purchase alcoholic beverages, but please respect the other members of both CDAS and the Harmonie and DONT drink to excess as we are a family orientated society.
cheers
rosco
Canberra Districts Aquarium Society Meeting
Date: Tuesday 15th June 2010
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm (7:30 for people with auction lots) for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Last Meeting:
Last month Laurie and I are did a talk on filtration. It was a show and tell of filters types including the mysterious and wonderful matrix sump.
What’s On:
This month our very own VP is stepping up to talk to us about the bottom dwelling, snail eating clowns of the aquarium industry, Clown loaches. Stephen knows what quirky is and will show case these little snail munchers.
And all the wonderful, usual stuff:
Library
Please return any books you have borrowed, so others may use it. If you have any enquires or suggestions please see the Librarian. We have a few new books this and our trusty librarian will run through them at the meeting.
Members only Trade Table
A committee member will be only too willing to assist you with the purchase of all your dry goods needs.
Mini Auction
Both Members & Visitors are all eligible to bid on lots. Please remember a fast auction is a good auction so if we can please keep the noise down.
Also, there is a change in the check in process for those bringing auction lots, the doors will open 7:30pm. This is to assist me (or whomever does it) with the data entry of auction lots into the auction spreadsheet. If at all possible could you please fill in your auction lots and number your bags before you get there to speed the process up so I may be able to keep up with what is happening. The forms are available on the website.
Mini Raffle
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase from the trade table before the meeting and during the break. We will have our usual range of dry and new electrical goods and maybe some fish as well
Breeders Award
Please hand in any breeder’s forms you have completed to get those all important points to get you closer to getting some of club sourced species.
Species Conservation Project
Thus far the endlers and celestial danios have been very successful and a heap of fish have been added to the list. For a full listing go to the web site and check it out
I am the custodian of a breeding colony of Metriaclima livingstonii in my tanks waiting for someone with suitable cichlid experience (and breeder’s points) to have a go at breeding them. We are also looking to get hold of the red finned mccullochi and Honey blue eyes.
The list has become quite large so now are looking to add things in a more dynamic\opportunistic fashion. This mean if something uncommon and rare comes onto the wholesaler’s lists the committee may just decide to add them. Still feel free to come and see one of the committee members at the break and we will see what we can do.
Sponsorship
Thanks to Ben from AoA again who has stepped up sponsored us for yet another year with a very generous donation. Without our sponsors the club would fold. So please support them where you can. A full list of the sponsors can be found on the website and the forum. If you know of anyone who would like to sponsor us (or you do yourself) please contact one the committee at a meeting or via the club email clubmail@cdas.org.au and a committee member will contact you ASAP.
Entry
Entry is Free and all visitors are welcome! Could all Members and Visitors please sign the attendance book upon entry to the meeting. Don't forget to sign any Non-Harmonie German Club Members in the attendance book at the front desk of the club.
Membership
For the next couple of months the membership have been halved so now is the time to join if you have been umming and arhhing about it:
Junior/concession $10 $5
Adult $20 $10
Family $30 $15.
Membership fees help towards the purchase of library books, supplies for the trade table, and fish for the conservation program. Please come and see me or another committee member and we can sign you up.
Food and Beverage
An array of food and beverages is available to purchase from The Harmonie German Club.
On behalf of the committee and fellow members we look forward to seeing you all in June. The bar is open to purchase alcoholic beverages, but please respect the other members of both CDAS and the Harmonie and DONT drink to excess as we are a family orientated society.
cheers
rosco
Canberra Districts Aquarium Society Meeting
Date: Tuesday 17th August 2010
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm (7:30 for people with auction lots) for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Last Meeting:
Last month we tried to use our watch our new epic “Freshwater Natural Aquarium Documentary”. Unfortunatley the disc didn’t have a main menu so we only get the screen saver. Col has fixed it so next time it will work.
What’s On:
This month Jason is giving us a talk about his breeding experience with German rams. There is a really nice long thread on our forum about how he has kept them going over the long months. Rumour has it some of young fry will be at the auction so you can pick some up and try breeding them yourself. Jason will get some breeders points from getting these guys going.
And all the wonderful, usual stuff:
Library
We have a few new books and 3 magazines this month so come and check them out. Can you please return any books you have borrowed, so others may use it. If you have any enquires or suggestions please see the Librarian.
Members only Trade Table
A committee member will be only too willing to assist you with the purchase of all your dry goods needs.
Mini Auction
Both Members & Visitors are all eligible to bid on lots. Please remember a fast auction is a good auction so if we can please keep the noise down.
Also, there is a change in the check in process for those bringing auction lots, the doors will open 7:30pm. This is to assist me (or whomever does it) with the data entry of auction lots into the auction spreadsheet. If at all possible could you please fill in your auction lots and number your bags before you get there to speed the process up so I may be able to keep up with what is happening. The forms are available on the website.
Mini Raffle
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase from the trade table before the meeting and during the break. We will have our usual range of dry and new electrical goods and maybe some fish as well
Major raffle
It is that time of the year when we get some major prizes together and make a major raffle. At this stage we will be raffling a Saechem Cannister, 2’ Aqualina T8 light, and a large prize pool to choose from. Tickets will be $2 each and limited to 100 tickets. We will be drawing it at the AGM in October. You don’t have to be there to win first prize (you will need to organise collection however) but you do for the others. These prizes are generously donated from Ben from AoA so if you have any aquarium needs please visit his website and order away.
Breeders Award
Please hand in any breeder’s forms you have completed to get those all important points to get you closer to getting some of club sourced species.
Species Conservation Project
Thus far the endlers and celestial danios have been very successful and a heap of fish have been added to the list. For a full listing go to the web site and check it out
I am the custodian of a breeding colony of Metriaclima livingstonii in my tanks waiting for someone with suitable cichlid experience (and breeder’s points which is not many) to have a go at breeding them. We are also looking to get hold of the red finned mccullochi and Honey blue eyes in the near future.
The list has become quite large so now are looking to add things in a more dynamic\opportunistic fashion. This mean if something uncommon and rare comes onto the wholesaler’s lists the committee may just decide to add them. Still feel free to come and see one of the committee members at the break and we will see what we can do.
Sponsorship
Thanks to Ben from AoA again who has stepped up sponsored us for yet another year with a very generous donation and all the prizes have arrived for the next year so thanks again for that. Without our sponsors the club would fold. So please support them where you can. A full list of the sponsors can be found on the website and the forum.
If you know of anyone who would like to sponsor us (or you do yourself you don’t evenhave to be in the aquarium industry) please contact one the committee at a meeting or via the club email clubmail@cdas.org.auand a committee member will contact you ASAP.
Tank Talk
Is available on line -> http://drupal.cdas.org.au/content/2010-06-tank-talk so go there and download load it or just have a look. It has a very nice article on the conservation species that we current have listed and how to care for them. There aren’t any printed copies as yet as we have had some issues getting hold of printer cartridges. We are probably going to look into sending electronic copies around now as opposed to the physically printing them off.
Entry
Entry is Free and all visitors are welcome! Could all Members and Visitors please sign the attendance book upon entry to the meeting. Don't forget to sign any Non-Harmonie German Club Members in the attendance book at the front desk of the club.
Membership
For the next couple of months, you will get the added bonus of 2 extra months membership for the price of 12. The fees are:
Junior/concession $10
Adult $20
Family $30
Membership fees help towards the purchase of library books, supplies for the trade table, and fish for the conservation program. Please come and see me or another committee member and we can sign you up.
If you are not already a member of the Harmonie Club it will cost you $5 for 2 years for there. You can see the friendly people at the bar and they can sort that out.
Food and Beverage
An array of food and beverages is available to purchase from The Harmonie German Club.
On behalf of the committee and fellow members we look forward to seeing you all in August. The bar is open to purchase alcoholic beverages, but please respect the other members of both CDAS and the Harmonie and DONT drink to excess as we are a family orientated society.
cheers
rosco