April 2009 - Kitchener Waterloo Aquarium Society
April 2009 - Kitchener Waterloo Aquarium Society April 2009 - Kitchener Waterloo Aquarium Society
A P R I L 2 0 0 9 This Issue Contains... TMA in Israel (part 2) More Than Just a Hole... Shop Hop 2009 Remembering Miecia From The VP’s Desk & From The Editors’ Desk Page 4 Junior Jar Show Contest Page 7 TMA returns again to the Underwater Observatory Marine Park in Eilat, Israel. Capturing the beauty of a outdoor pond, a large shark tank and more turtles. Also, check out the image at the end of the article and see if you can devise a good caption. Email editor@kwas.ca with your ideas :). Page 5 Ed delights us with a double feature this month. Not only does he dive in to plants for your backyard aquarium in The PlantED Tank (on page 8) he goes off the deep end with an article about how to construct your backyard aquarium. Just in time for the spring/summer reno planning season. Enjoy. Page 16 At the end of February a small group of our dedicated KWAS Finatics braved a threatening blizzard, the US border guard and each other for a shop hop to “That Fish Place” in North Tonawanda. Zenin took his camera and of course we have pictures. Take a look. Page 20 The smile, the laugh, the dedication and most importantly the friendship. Saying goodbye to a close friend, a long time club champion and one of the most dedicated volunteers any organization has ever known: Miecia Burden. Page 26 The PlantED Tank Page 8 Interview with Cam Turner Page 12 CAOAC Convention Details April Exchange Report Name That Fish March Jar Show Results Page 19 Page 22 Page 23 Page 25 Upcoming Fishy Events • Apr 7th - KWAS General Meeting • Apr 14th - KWAS Business Meeting • Apr 18th - Sarnia Auction • Apr 19th - Durham Show and Auction • Apr 19th - CAOAC Meeting • Apr 20th - CDAS General Meeting • May 2nd - St. Catharines Auction • May 3rd - London Auction • May 5th - KWAS General Meeting • May 12th - KWAS Business Meeting • May 15-18th - 50 th CAOAC Convention On the front cover This photo of a Blue Turkquoise Discus was taken by Jerry Doucette and tied for first place (with another of Jerry’s photos) in March’s Fish of the Month contest. On the back cover This 75 gallon planted discus tank is owned by Mary Lynne Lucier and won March’s Tank of the Month contest on our forums. Get your cameras out! Your fish or tank could be featured in an upcoming edition of Fins & Tales! How All you have to do is win the monthly People’s Choice Photo Contest on our forum. Submit pictures to webmaster@kwas.ca before the 1 st of each month then vote between the 1 st and the 7 th . 2
A P R I L 2 0 0 9 KWAS Mission Statement The Kitchener Waterloo Aquarium Society (KWAS) is a nonprofit organization whose primary goals are to: • Further the hobby and study of tropical fish and related endeavours • Inspire the preservation of aquatic life • Maintain a meeting place for its members • Develop and maintain a library on aquatic life • Promote fellowship among its members • Seek out and establish a kinship with other clubs with similar objectives KWAS is a charter member of CAOAC: The Canadian Association of Aquarium Clubs Fins & Tales is published 10 times each year between the months of September and June for KWAS members. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Fins & Tales editors or KWAS. The mention of any product does not constitute an endorsement by Fins & Tales or KWAS members. Reprint Policy — Articles from this publication may be printed in a not-for-profit publication provided credit is given to both the author and KWAS. Copies of the reprint must be sent to both the author and KWAS. Any other use is prohibited without the written consent of KWAS. Exchange Program — KWAS exchanges newsletters with other clubs across North America. If your club is interested in becoming a part of this program please contact our exchange editor by mail or e-mail zenin@golden.net Correspondence — Please send all correspondence to the Kitchener Waterloo Aquarium Society, Box 38037 256 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2J 4T9. Submission of Articles Cover images and articles can be submitted for publication in Fins & Tales by all hobbyists and must be submitted digitally. Priority is given to KWAS members and to topics that have not been recently covered. Not all submissions will be printed in the month they are submitted. The editors of Fins & Tales may be required to edit your submission for length, spelling, grammar and/or clarity. Please indicate if you would like to proof read the edited version prior to official publication. Submissions are due via email to the editors (editor@kwas.ca) by the 15 th day of the month for publication in the upcoming issue of Fins & Tales. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like suggestions or feedback on possible article topics. KWAS Officials 2008 - 2009 Executive President ** To Be Elected in May ** Vice President Geoff Money (gmoney@golden.net) Treasurer Brad McClanahan (nasfan@3web.com) Secretary Lezley Smith (scarlett_0767@hotmail.com) Past President Al Ridley (pyrofish@sympatico.ca) Board of Directors Editor/Publisher Cameron Turner, Tanya Morose (editor@kwas.ca) Exchange Editor Zenin Skomorowski (zenin@golden.net) Membership Chair Mary Lynne Lucier (marylynnel@yahoo.ca) Auction Chair Ed Koerner (edkoerner@sympatico.ca) Oktoberfish Chair Al Ridley with Ed and Geoff Librarian David Bradley (davesolo29@sympatico.ca) Lunch Committee Katie McClanahan (nasfan@3web.com) Programs Al Ridley (pyrofish@sympatico.ca) Raffle Chair ***** Open ***** B.A.P Chair ***** Open ***** H.A.P Chair Filipe Martins (filipem@rogers.com) CAOAC Reps Phil Maznyk (and one position open still) Name That Fish Zenin Skomorowski (zenin@golden.net) Jar Show Anthony McAslin (mcspetworld@sympatico.ca) Webmaster Phil Maznyk (webmaster@kwas.ca) Pet Store Liaisons Al Ridley (pyrofish@sympatico.ca) Zenin Skomorowski (zenin@golden.net) Advertise in Fins & Tales Please contact the newsletter editor if you are interested in advertising in KWAS Fins & Tales. Rates apply for ten (10) consecutive issues (one year). Business Card, B&W$25/yr 1/4 Page, B&W $60/yr 1/2 Page, B&W $100/yr Full Page, B&W $150/yr Full Page, Full Colour$35/issue Advertising of any hobby related items in Fins & Tales is free to KWAS members in good standing, space permitting. Join KWAS 2009 Membership Fees Adult Family 1 Year $25 $30 2 Years $48 $58 3 Years $71 $86 4 Years $92 $112 5 Years $100$120 Junior Members (18 years and younger) $10 per year 3
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KWAS Mission Statement<br />
The <strong>Kitchener</strong> <strong>Waterloo</strong> <strong>Aquarium</strong> <strong>Society</strong> (KWAS) is a nonprofit<br />
organization whose primary goals are to:<br />
• Further the hobby and study of tropical fish and related<br />
endeavours<br />
• Inspire the preservation of aquatic life<br />
• Maintain a meeting place for its members<br />
• Develop and maintain a library on aquatic life<br />
• Promote fellowship among its members<br />
• Seek out and establish a kinship with other clubs with<br />
similar objectives<br />
KWAS is a charter member of CAOAC:<br />
The Canadian Association of <strong>Aquarium</strong> Clubs<br />
Fins & Tales is published 10 times each year between the<br />
months of September and June for KWAS members. Opinions<br />
expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not<br />
necessarily those of the Fins & Tales editors or KWAS. The<br />
mention of any product does not constitute an endorsement by<br />
Fins & Tales or KWAS members.<br />
Reprint Policy — Articles from this publication may be printed<br />
in a not-for-profit publication provided credit is given to both<br />
the author and KWAS. Copies of the reprint must be sent to<br />
both the author and KWAS. Any other use is prohibited without<br />
the written consent of KWAS.<br />
Exchange Program — KWAS exchanges newsletters with other<br />
clubs across North America. If your club is interested in<br />
becoming a part of this program please contact our exchange<br />
editor by mail or e-mail zenin@golden.net<br />
Correspondence — Please send all correspondence to the<br />
<strong>Kitchener</strong> <strong>Waterloo</strong> <strong>Aquarium</strong> <strong>Society</strong>, Box 38037 256 King<br />
Street North, <strong>Waterloo</strong>, Ontario, Canada N2J 4T9.<br />
Submission of Articles<br />
Cover images and articles can be submitted for publication in<br />
Fins & Tales by all hobbyists and must be submitted digitally.<br />
Priority is given to KWAS members and to topics that have not<br />
been recently covered. Not all submissions will be printed in the<br />
month they are submitted. The editors of Fins & Tales may be<br />
required to edit your submission for length, spelling, grammar<br />
and/or clarity. Please indicate if you would like to proof read<br />
the edited version prior to official publication.<br />
Submissions are due via email to the editors (editor@kwas.ca)<br />
by the 15 th day of the month for publication in the upcoming<br />
issue of Fins & Tales. Please contact us if you have any<br />
questions or would like suggestions or feedback on possible<br />
article topics.<br />
KWAS Officials 2008 - <strong>2009</strong><br />
Executive<br />
President ** To Be Elected in May **<br />
Vice President Geoff Money (gmoney@golden.net)<br />
Treasurer Brad McClanahan (nasfan@3web.com)<br />
Secretary Lezley Smith (scarlett_0767@hotmail.com)<br />
Past President Al Ridley (pyrofish@sympatico.ca)<br />
Board of Directors<br />
Editor/Publisher Cameron Turner, Tanya Morose<br />
(editor@kwas.ca)<br />
Exchange Editor Zenin Skomorowski (zenin@golden.net)<br />
Membership Chair Mary Lynne Lucier (marylynnel@yahoo.ca)<br />
Auction Chair Ed Koerner (edkoerner@sympatico.ca)<br />
Oktoberfish Chair Al Ridley with Ed and Geoff<br />
Librarian David Bradley (davesolo29@sympatico.ca)<br />
Lunch Committee Katie McClanahan (nasfan@3web.com)<br />
Programs Al Ridley (pyrofish@sympatico.ca)<br />
Raffle Chair ***** Open *****<br />
B.A.P Chair ***** Open *****<br />
H.A.P Chair Filipe Martins (filipem@rogers.com)<br />
CAOAC Reps Phil Maznyk (and one position open still)<br />
Name That Fish Zenin Skomorowski (zenin@golden.net)<br />
Jar Show Anthony McAslin (mcspetworld@sympatico.ca)<br />
Webmaster Phil Maznyk (webmaster@kwas.ca)<br />
Pet Store Liaisons Al Ridley (pyrofish@sympatico.ca)<br />
<br />
Zenin Skomorowski (zenin@golden.net)<br />
Advertise in Fins & Tales<br />
Please contact the newsletter editor if you are interested in<br />
advertising in KWAS Fins & Tales. Rates apply for ten (10)<br />
consecutive issues (one year).<br />
Business Card, B&W$25/yr<br />
1/4 Page, B&W $60/yr<br />
1/2 Page, B&W $100/yr<br />
Full Page, B&W $150/yr<br />
Full Page, Full Colour$35/issue<br />
Advertising of any hobby related items in Fins & Tales is free to<br />
KWAS members in good standing, space permitting.<br />
Join KWAS<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Membership Fees<br />
Adult Family<br />
1 Year $25 $30<br />
2 Years $48 $58<br />
3 Years $71 $86<br />
4 Years $92 $112<br />
5 Years $100$120<br />
Junior Members (18 years and younger) $10 per year<br />
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