Volume 54, Issue 10
June 8, 2010
London Aquaria Society
www.londonaquariasociety.com
Onarc The Betta
ply, while I barely get any food. would dearly miss them.
At least they get more room
This world is a strange,
By: Breanne May Cox, (10 than I do and more food than I strange place for us fish and
years old) Tanglewood Trib- do.
probably Humans too. While I
une
I have lived in this have been writing this, an exstore for 4 months and have pert and famous Betta breeder
so far survived. I don’t know just came in and was looking
why no one wants me. I’m a fondly at me. He also came
gentle male Betta with true with his daughter who is talkalbino eyes, an orange body ing to me. I also just heard him
with white at the tips of my speaking to the owner of the
true half-moon tail. The peo- pet store and he said that a couple who are looking at us Bet- ple who were looking at the
tas clearly, didn’t do their re- Bettas, recognized me as a
search about us because if priceless specimen and conthey did, they would have tacted him too tell him that I
known that an orange Betta is would be excellent to breed
Submitted by: James Kelly,
extremely rare, true albinos are and that I am rare. So, he came
Forest City Pond Club, May
hard to find and that a Betta as soon as he could. Maybe my
2010.
with a true half-moon tail is also life isn’t going to be so terrible
extremely rare and valuable. So, after all. Well, I’ve got to go, he
Hi, my name is Onarc,
I’m a rare, priceless specimen of is just about to buy me.
okay, so it’s a weird name but I
my kind. I don’t deserve this Yeah!!!!
have heard of weirder ones.
kind of treatment. Sheesh!!! If
Write to you soon Jimmy.
I’m a 1 year old Betta. I live in
the pet store owners
a Pet Store along with 46 or so
put me up for sale at a
other Bettas. This may sound
fish auction and if I
weird but I’m jealous of the
was healthy, they
feeder fish. FEEDER FISH, I’m
could sell me for a lot
not nuts, the reason for this is
of money. More than
because here I am, cramped in
12 times my price at
a half cup container, barely
the pet store.
But,
able t move and not really fed
then
again,
even
well, while the feeders are in a
though us males are
20 gallon tank, with 78 or so
supposed to fight each
other feeders, with a 24 hours a
other, I have made a
day, 7 days a week food suplot of friends here and
Volume 53, Issue 8
London Aquaria Society
PresidentPresident
Ron Bishop……….….........519-457-7907
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Vice-President
Dorothy Reimer…….…....519-438-7682
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Treasurer/Website
Eric Geissinger…………...519-672-9168
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Member at Large
Karl Baumgarten…...…….519-659-9862
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Secretary / Correspondence
Sharon MacDonald……....519-453-0094
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Membership Chair
January 12, 2010
Upcoming Events
January 12, 2010: Bob Wright on Livebearers
February 9, 2010: Jerry Draper—Breeding Fish
March 9, 2010: Zenin on Loaches
April 13, 2010: Larry Johnston—Trip to Africa.
May 2, 2010: Spring Auction
May 11, 2010: Dorothy Reimer on Plant Varieties
June 8, 2010: Awards Night-Elections
July 2010: Club Barbeque
August 10, 2010: No General Meeting
September 26, 2010: Fall Show & Auction
Nancy Drummond……....519-644-2753
[email protected]
Table of Contents
Library
President’s Message…………...………….………………….3
James Kelly….…………....519-681-0717
Show Chair & B.A.P./H.A.P.
Stephen Gregson……....…519-649-5019
[email protected]
What Is Aquarium Salt Creep? …………………...……...4
Parasitic Catfish of Mouthbrooding Cichlids…………...5
South American Armoured Suckermouth Catfish…….6
Newsletter Editor
Jaguar Cichlid Care and Breeding………………………..7
Lorraine Gregson………...519-649-5019
[email protected]
Jar Show Results……………………………………………..8
Jar Show
Sarah Lee………………….519-686-3473
[email protected]
Koilady’s Korner………………………………….…………...8
Anubia barteri………………………………………………..10
Zebra Danios……………...………………………………….10
Advertising
Killie Korner…………………………………………………..11
Bob Steele…………….…...519-473-5648
[email protected]
Fish & Plant Categories…………………………………….11
Auction Chair
Sean Patrick…...…....…….519-691-7566
[email protected]
CAOAC Representative
Terry Little……….……....519-752-8642
tlittle28@rogerscom
London Aquaria Society
Angelfish Facts……..………………………………………..12
2010 C.A.O.A.C. Convention……………...……………...13
Rosy Barb……………………………..……………………...13
C.A.O.A.C……………………………...……….….………….14
Green Terror…………………………………………...…….14
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President’s Message
What a fast year this has been! Some new members have joined and a few old members have returned to the LAS. It is great to see the membership growing. We’re all able to draw from each others experiences.
The CAOAC convention was held at Sheridan College. It was lots of fun. A chance to see old friends
and meet some new ones. We had a few adventures with getting to know the guest speakers and sharing our
experiences with them.
The guest speaker for May was Dorothy Reimer and she did a very informative talk on plants. We had
a lot of comments about how much people enjoyed Dorothy’s talk, and they learned a lot. We were all able to
bid on the plants that she brought in to show us. The members who got them, were very pleased with their
purchases.
There will be no jar show for June, as this is our awards night. Elections will be held. If anyone is interested in a position on the executive, please let it be known. Don’t forget to bring something good to eat, for
our last pot-luck of the year. We do have some members with allergies. If you feel that you may have something in your dish that may give another member a reaction, please make a note to put with it. (wheat and
shellfish are two such allergies)
The auction will be there as always. We ask that you put your initials on any bag you put up for auction to make it easy to identify.
We are still making plans for the LAS summer BBQ. It will be held on Sunday July 18th in Dorchester
at the Gregg household (the same location as last year). We have the pool to enjoy and a big back yard to
play games in. The executive will be held prior to the BBQ. It would be appreciated if anyone attending,
brings something to share eg a dessert or a salad. When you bring a dish, please be aware of allergies and
remember to cut squares, etc and bring a serving utensil. It makes it easier for serving and leaves no clean
up for the host.
Ron
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What Is Aquarium Salt Creep?
saltaquarium.about.com/od/aquariummaintenancecare/a/aasaltcreep.htm
Submitted by: Bob Steele, London Aquaria Society, June 2010
Salt creep occurs when the water in an aquarium that contains salt splashes out of the tank, gets things wet,
and after the fresh portion of the water evaporates, all that is left behind are salt crystals.
What Are The Effects of Salt Creep?
Salt is a corrosive substance, and therefore it can affect anything it touches. What degree of damage occurs
primarily depends on how long an item is exposed to sodium chloride, and based on what type of material it
comes in contact with, its effects are seen in varies ways.
• Glass, acrylic and plastic becomes "etched". Where the saltwater settles and dries, residual white water
spots develop, and glass in particular takes on a foggy appearance.
• Electrical items corrode, especially metal parts of light fituxes, equipment power plugs and the outlets
they are connected into.
• Unprotected bulbs become encrusted with a layer of salt, which blocks light from getting into the
aquarium.
• Protective glass and acrylic light covers or canopies become encrusted, as well as etched, resulting in a
reduction of light into the aquarium.
• Wood, cement, plaster board or drywall, drapes or curtains, carpet and flooring materials slowly erode
away, and paint peels off.
How To Deal With Salt Creep?
The longer salt is allowed to sit and build up, the
more damaging it can be. To lessen and slow down
the effects of salt creep, the best way to deal with it is
to regularly keep it cleaned up, and take steps to prevent unnecessary damage to anything near the aquarium. Here's how:
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What Is Aquarium Salt Creep?
cont’d from page 4
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Keep the tank, hood, stand, light fixture and other such items clean by wiping them down with a cotton
rag or wash cloth rinsed in freshwater. For unsightly white water spots that can develop on plastic
items that are outside of the aquarium, a touch of vinegar applied to the cloth may help to reduce their
appearance.
• Remove and rinse off pieces of equipment that can be cleaned in freshwater.
• Position electrical equipment out of range of splash zones.
• Unplug and wipe down electrical equipment power cords, plugs, and outlets.
• Protect nearby walls by attaching a sheet of clear acrylic to act as a splash board.
• Place towels on the floor around the bottom of the aquarium during maintenance procedures.
• Keep the water level up to or just above the tank's trim line to help reduce etching of the aquarium material.
• Avoid using bubble wands or air stones, as these only contribute to an increase of salt creep problems.
Direct the flow of outlets that return water to the aquarium, as well as equipment that is used to move water
inside the aquarium in a way that reduces excess splashing.
Parasitic Catfish of Mouthbrooding Cichlids
A brood parasitic catfish of mouthbrooding cichlid fishes in Lake Tanganyika.
Sato T.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3748180
Abstract
Brood parasitism, where a brood of the parasitic species is fostered by the parents of another species, is well known among birds. In most cases, such offspring show a complete
reliance upon their host parents for food, protection and warmth until their independence.
In other vertebrate groups, however, such total dependence upon a host species is unknown. I report here the first example of true brood parasitic behaviour discovered among
fishes. In Lake Tanganyika, an endemic mochokid catfish, Synodontis multipunctatus
Boulenger, is a brood parasite of mouthbrooding fishes of the family Cichlidae. The eggs of
the catfish are incubated in the mouths of any of several host species together with the
host's eggs, but hatch earlier. Following absorption of their yolk sacs, the catfish fry feed
upon the fry of the host while still in its mouth. Thus the early stages of development of this
catfish not only depend upon their hosts for food and protection, but exploit almost their
entire parental investment.
Stephen and I were watching National Geographic on Saturday night about a husband and wife team of photographers who go to different
places all of the world to take pictures of different types of fish
and animal species and their habits.
This topic greatly interested me and I just had to share.
:) Enjoy!
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South American Armoured Suckermouth Catfish
found in Leicestershire
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5058973/South-American-armoured-suckermouthcatfish-found-in-Leicestershire.html
An armoured suckermouth catfish, a reptilian-like fish normally found in South America, has been
found in a Leicestershire waterway. The armoured suckermouth catfish was found next to the canal.
Photo: SWNS.COM. The prehistoric creature has scaly skin similar to a crocodile and an impressive set of
teeth. It was found, already dead, by schoolboy fisherman Shawn Brown in the Grand Union Canal at
Wigston. The 14-year-old took a picture of his 10 ins-long discovery and showed it to a number of aquarists who managed to identify it.
The armoured suckermouth catfish normally lives in Panama, Costa Rica and South America. Experts say it is the first time one has been found in our waterways. It is thought to have been released into
the canal after growing too big for somebody's aquarium but could not survive in the colder water.
John Hall, who runs All Seasons Angling tackle shop in Wigston, said: "We are only 300 yards from
where Shawn found it and he came in here and showed me the photo. He is a good little fisherman and as
soon as he saw it knew it didn't belong here.
"He went home and looked it up on the internet to try and see what it was but he had to send it off
to experts to identify it.
"It had teeth as well and I'm sure it was scare a lot of anglers who saw it swimming up river. But it
looks worse than it actually is."
The armoured suckermouth catfish – Hypostomus plecostomus in Latin – are herbivores and use
their distinctive mouths to hoover up algae off rocks.
Their tough armoured plating acts as a defence mechanism to ward off predators in tropical waters.
They pose no threat to humans although it is not known what effect they would have on native fish if they
were to ever breed here.
Ian Wellby, a fisheries scientist at Brooksby College, Leics, said: "It is not something you want in
your freshwaters but it is quite harmless.
"It is the first one I have ever heard of in
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Jaguar Cichlid Care and Breeding
http://aquariums.suite101.com/article.cfm/jaguar_cichlid_care_and_feeding
Large and Aggressive Fish for the Freshwater Aquarium
Jul 30, 2009 Douglas DuHamel
A Jaguar Cichlid is a high maintenance fish because it prefers to eat fresh food and
likes to bully other fish in the aquarium. The scientific name for the Jaguar Cichlid is
Parachromis managuensis and its native habitat is in the rivers and lakes of Nicaragua,
Central America. Other common names for this fish are Guapote Cichlid, Managua Cichlid, Guapote Tigre, Spotted Guapote and Jaguar Guapote.
In its natural habitat, the Jaguar Cichlid is able to live in poor quality water containing heavy algae or deficient in nutrients and oxygen. It thrives in lakes or streams with
muddy or sandy substrate and heavy plant growth.
Traits of the Jaguar Cichlid
The body of the Jaguar Cichlid is golden bronze in color with a scattering of dark
black spots. Its fins are light black and will darken when spawning. The female has the
same coloring as the male but has a shorter dorsal fin.
As an adult, the Jaguar Cichlid is quite large and a male can reach at least 12
inches in length. The female is a couple of inches shorter.
Due to the high aggression level of the Jaguar Cichlid, it should be kept in an
aquarium only with the same species. A breeding pair should not be kept with any other
fish in the tank.
Freshwater Aquarium Conditions for the Jaguar Cichlid
The minimum tank size for a Jaguar Cichlid should be at least 155 gallons because this
fish can grow to at least one foot long. The aquarium must have a cover because this fish
is a great jumper.
The aquarium should contain rocks
and driftwood because the Jaguar
Cichlid likes to hide and jump out at
prey or food. A darker substrate
should be used as it tends to help
show off the great coloration of this
fish.
• Water PH should be 7 to 7.5
and DH reading of around 15
• Water temperature can range
from 70 to no higher than 80
degrees Fahrenheit
• Good filtration and bi-weekly
water changes are required
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Best In Show
Name
Month
Fish Name
Gift Certificate Sponsor
Annette & Ron Bishop
May
Albino Bristle-nosed Pleco (Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus)
Moore Water Gardens
Bob Steele
May
Pairs - Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus)
Name
Month
Bob Steele
May
Tropical Fish Room
Fish Name
Ribbon
Cichlids - mouth brooding Electric Yellow (Labidochromis caeruleus)
Red
Annette & Ron Bishop May
open Albino Bristle-nosed Pleco (Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus)
Red
Bob Steele
pairs Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeuneus)
Red
Annette & Ron Bishop May
pairs Psectrogaster (?) falcata
Blue
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pairs Brown Bristle-nosed Pleco (Ancistrus sp.)
White
May
May
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pairs Amazon Molly (Poecilia (?) formosa)
Annette & Ron Bishop May
pairs Ameca splendens
Annette & Ron Bishop May
pairs Congo Tetras (Phenacogrammus interruptus)
Dorothy Reimer May
Red Swordtails (Xiphophorus hellerii)
Name
pairs
Well, she did it again. Last month Dorothy Reimer did a wonderful talk Plant Name
Ribbon
on aquarium plants and I actually learned a few things. Month
James Kelly
Bob Steele
March Anubias angustifolia 'Afzelii' (Narrow-leaved, small Anubius)
Red
I knew it, I did forget someone. I’ve seen Dave Stitt help out at our March Nuphar stellata (dwarf lily)
Blue
yearly auctions for the last couple of years but never knew his name. Well, at the May General Meeting, Dave was there and I thanked him for all the help he has given to the club. Thanks Dave and I’m so glad we met. Hear yeah, hear yeah, many happy returns of the day must go out to one of the hard working Members of our club. Happy Birthday my Darling Sharon. :) Cute as a button and works longer than one of those little energizer bunnies. :) If that wasn’t enough, Congratulations must go out to Sharon & Stephen on their 28th Wedding Anniversary. Way to go and may you have many, many more. Now, for all of you ponders out there, it’s that time of year again when we must think about the health of our fish, to keep them strong and healthy with good food and water conditions to get them through our summer and build their strength up for the coming winter. For those of you who have difficulty keeping your water clear and free of hair algae and their fish healthy, I’ve got great instructions on how to build your own bio‐filter. I’ll be helping Nancy make one for her pond and if anyone else needs help, just let me know through e‐mail ([email protected]) or phone (519‐649‐5019) Nancy has dug herself another beautiful pond and she came over last week so that we could all build a filter for it. I’ll keep you posted as to how this filter is working for her new pond. Last but certainly not least, Aaron and his beautiful Son showed up at last months meeting and thanks to Doug Hendricks who took the pictures, we can tell where his Son good his good looks from. :) Check out his picture on page 9. cont’d on page 9 London Aquaria Society
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Jaguar Cichlid Care and Breeding
cont’d from page 7
Feeding the Jaguar Cichlid
The Jaguar Cichlid will eat flake foods, pellets,
freeze dried foods and live foods such as hamburger
and beef heart. They also like to eat small feeder fish
which are weak and diseased fish sold off by pet
stores.
Feeder fish always need to be kept in a separate aquarium and should be quarantined for two weeks before being used as food. Be
sure to select feeder fish that are small enough to fit into the mouth of the Jaguar Cichlid
because what is not taken in one gulp will not be eaten later on.
Breeding the Jaguar Cichlid
Breeding the Jaguar Cichlid is very easy and only one breeding pair should be kept
in a tank. This fish is an egg layer and some flat rocks are needed in the aquarium for depositing the eggs. The female is capable of laying at least 500 eggs. Within 72 hours, the
eggs are hatched and the fry will not swim right away and it will take five to seven days before they are free-swimming.
The parents will take care of the fry until they are free-swimming but after that, they
will eat the fry because the pair are ready to spawn again. As soon as the fry are able to
swim, they should be scooped into another aquarium.
The fry will eat baby brine shrimp or finely ground up flake food. If the fry do not
like this food, they will eat the yolk of a hard-boiled egg. The ground-up yoke has to be
dissolved in a small bottle of water taken from the aquarium. Be sure to scoop out any uneaten food because it can foul the tank water.
The Jaguar Cichlid is popular in the aquarium trade because if its beautiful colors
and ability to breed. The downside is its extreme aggression which makes it unsuitable for
a community tank and the cost of providing live food.
cont’d from page 8 “As outgoing C.E.O. of this fishbowl, I’m entitled to take the water, the bowl and all the
coloured stones as my departure package.”
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Anubia barteri
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=768+810&pcatid=810
Anubias barteri round leaf, also known as Anubius round leaf or Anubias barteri, is a hardy
plant that has lush green arrow shaped foliage. This rosette plant may reach up to 16 inches in
width and has thick, creeping rhizomes. This variety of Anubias barteri is an amphibious form
that will survive either totally or partially submersed.
Anubias prefers moderate lighting, approximately 2 to 3 watts per gallon provided by a fluorescent fixture with daylight bulbs (5000-7000°K). A pH of 6.5 to 7.5 is ideal, and is best maintained with an alkalinity of 3 to 7 dKH. When planting the aquatic plant, take special care of
the rhizome and the roots. A quality substrate fertilizer is necessary, and CO2 fertilization is
also recommended. In order to keep these plants small, simply trim
back the leaves near the rhizome with a sharp pair of scissors.
Because it grows well from cuttings, you can usually propogate it
easily. Under correct water conditions, the Anubias barteri round
leaf propagates by side shoots on the rhizome, causing rhizome division. It attaches itself to rocks, driftwood, substrate, and may
even float.
Approximate Shipping Size: Potted. 3" to 5" Leaf Span; Show
Size. 12" to 15" Leaf Span
Zebra Danios
by: freshaquarium.about.com/cs/cyprinids2/p/zebradanio.htm
Description: Among the most hardy and active of aquarium fish, the
Zebra danio is easily recognized by its distinctive horizontal stripes.
The slim compressed silver-gold body sports blue-purple horizontal
stripes running from gill to tail. Their small size, no more than two
and half inches, and peaceful nature, make them well suited to a community aquarium. Both sexes have two pairs of barbels and the same stripes, but females are usually larger and more full-bodied than the males. Albino, veil tailed, and long finned varieties are
available, as well as a popular leopard variety. The leopard variety is characterized by a copious
sprinkling of black spots over the entire body. All varieties thrive in schools.
Habitat/Care: Zebras are primarily surface dwelling fish that favor moving waters. Technically
they are considered cold-water fish, preferring water in the 64-75 degree range. However, they
will adapt to a wide range of water conditions. They should be provided with plenty of lighting
and an open swimming space, together with some vegetation.
Diet: Zebra Danios are omnivorous, accepting almost any foods. Although undemanding in diet,
they particularly enjoy small live or frozen inverts, and fresh vegetable matter.
Breeding: Ideal for beginners, as they are prolific breeders. Zebra Danios are somewhat unique,
as they are quite loyal to their chosen mate.
cont’d on page 11
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Zebra Danios
cont’d from page 10
Mated pairs remain together, and rarely spawn with others, even if one mate dies. The breeding
tank should be set up with shallow water, approximately six inches deep. Furnish the tank with fine
-leafed plants or a spawning grid on the bottom. Course gravel works well, as the eggs will fall between the gravel pieces and will be protected from the adult fish, which will readily eat their own
eggs.
Spawning requires temperatures of up to 78 degrees, and can be triggered by raising the water a
couple of degrees near dawn, when spawning normally occurs. 300 to 500 eggs will be scattered
across the bottom and on the plants. Remove breeders after spawning, as they
will consume the young.
The fry will hatch in two days. They are very tiny, and can easily be lost when
changing water, so take care when maintaining the grow-out tank. Feed the
young commercially prepared fry food, or finely crushed dry foods. Powdered
egg may also be added to the fry food to promote growth.
Killie Korner
By: Ray Suydam, reprinted from the Long Island Aquarium Society—Paradise Press
Reprinted from the Motor City Aquarium Society
For those of you who collect fish eggs, I have a Hatching Solution Recipe that has worked very well for me over the
years.
The fish eggs that I collect, must be water incubated and often, more than half the eggs would develop fungus. My
research on reducing the amount of eggs I was losing to fungus brought me to a back issue of the Journal of The
American Killifish Association. The suggested solution has worked so well for me for Killie and Angelfish eggs; I
wanted to share it with the membership.
To mix a gallon of solution, add:
One gallon tap water
5 drops Aquari-sol
one teaspoon Kosher salt
10 drops Methylene blue
Shake well!
This recipe has worked very well for me and has helped reduce my fish egg losses. Happy Fish Keeping
Month
Plant
September
open
open Loaches, Suckermouth, Catfish,( Corydoras, Brochis, Plecos)
October
open
open Cichlids—substrate spawning (Angels, Kribs, Rams, etc.)
November
open
open Cyprinids (Goldfish, Koi, Barbs, Danios, Sharks, Rasboras,
White Clouds, etc.)
December
open
open No jar show due to Christmas Party.
January
open
open Guppies (Fancy, Trinadadian, etc.), Swordtails
February
open
open Bettas, Gouramis, Paradise Fish,
March
open
open Mollies, Platies
April
open
open Characoids (Tetras, Hatchetfish, Silver Dollars, etc.)
Family
May
open
open Cichlids -mouthbrooding (Guentheri, Aulonacara, etc.)
Pairs
June
none
none Due to awards night
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Angelfish Facts
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/angelfish-facts.html
There are around 100 species of freshwater and sea-water Angelfish. It is an interesting
tropical fish due to its unique shape and size. Angelfish is flat and round like a disc and it
has triangular fins.
Sea-Water Angelfish:
Sea-water Angelfish are the most exotic and beautiful tropical fish, available almost in every ocean. The seven species of Angelfish are: Rock beauty, Queen Angelfish, Blue Angelfish, Gray
Angelfish, French Angelfish, Cherub fish and Flame-back Angelfish. They usually eat both animals and
plants. More than 95% of the Angelfish feed on sponges. The jaws of Angelfish are adapted to the sponges
and have become protracted and have the ability to eat sponge pieces, by secreting a thick coating of mucous
on them. The reproduction of sea-water Angelfish depends on the species and the region in which these species live.
Freshwater Angelfish: This variety of the Angelfish is found in freshwater, usually in the Amazon river.
Breeding the freshwater Angelfish as an aquarium fish, is possible. The species of freshwater Angelfish are as
wild type, gold, zebra, black laced, marble, ghost and gold marble. These species have resulted in crossbreeds
due to mutation over years.
Angelfish facts
• The scientific name of Angelfish, Pterophyllum scalare, is derived from the Greek words: Pterophyllum
meaning 'winged leaf' and scalare which means "a flight of stairs'. The dorsal fins look like a flight of
steps or ladder and the fish is leaf-shaped. The fins are narrow and scoop shovel shaped. The shape
and size of Angelfish varies according to the species.
• Angelfish belong to the Cichlidae family and belongs to the Cichlid family.
• The lifespan of Angelfish is 10-15 years. Angelfish is a cold-blooded fish and the metabolism of Angelfish is controlled by the varying temperature. At high temperatures, the metabolism is high that
results in the lowering of the lifespan of the Angelfish. Accordingly, the life span of Angelfish is dependent on the temperature of water they live in.
• The original habitat of freshwater Angelfish is the Amazon river and its main tributaries in South
America. The sea-water fish are found in oceans in the southern hemisphere.
• The average height of the Angelfish is 6 inches. The aquarium Angelfish is 4-6 inches in height. Some
Angelfish have height more than 6 inches.
• The pH level of water should be 6-7.5, for breeding Angelfish.
• The Angelfish is a natural carnivore and prefers bloodworm and black worms. Living insects, brine
shrimps and insect larva also form a part of the food of Angelfish.
• Most of the Angelfish species come from river water, so they require soft water.
• The average temperature of water required is 74 degree Celsius to 84 degree Celsius.
• The freshwater Angelfish are most commonly kept in freshwater aquariums. The Angelfish is said to
recognize the owner of the aquarium.Small species of Angelfish like Centropyge adapt easily to the
aquarium atmosphere.
• The differences in the sexes of Angelfish are not differentiable, at any time, except the breeding period.
• The female Angelfish lays about 1000 eggs on the surface of plants and rocks. The parents guard the
eggs carefully and the eggs hatch in 24-36 hours after they are laid.
• The young fish stay on the plants for 4-5 days and then they are moved to pits by their parents.
When they are shifted to the shallow pits they are fed with sea organisms like the roftiers.
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2010 C.A.O.A.C. Convention
Well, it looks like our club did very well at the Convention this year, especially Ron and Karl. Ron received his
Basic Livebearer Breeders Award and Karl received his Basic
African Rift Lake Breeders Award.
It was very nice (pride) to see some of our Club Members up to
receive awards. Ron and I didn't enter anything into the show. Ron said
that it didn't bother him until the awards brunch, but he felt like we were
missing something because we didn't have any awards to collect. I felt
that way too. I think showing is such a part of what we do, that it feels
like things aren't complete if you don't show fish. I know that if both Ron
and Karl had shown fish, that they would have gotten awards for it. I
think they will both be glad to have the judging certification over with, so
they can continue showing.
Further information from the AGM for CAOAC:
The Executive remains the same for next year .
The C.A.O.A.C. binder is now in a CD format (the format they used cannot be updated and added to the CD
but that is in the works for the future. (Updates will be emailed out) Ron has a copy for the library.
The President's BBQ will be held in London at Bob Wright's Mom's house on Loverage. (Sunday June 27)
Betta Breeders Canada is now officially part of C.A.O.A.C.
Also at the Convention, Spencer Jack stated that any order over $400.00, placed with this company, will get
free shipping within Canada. Ron and Karl thought
that maybe if there were any club members interested
in ordering Cichlids, that they may want to go in together to save money on shipping.
Last, but certainly not least, it seems that the
C.A.O.A.C. Convention was just too much for our
Johnny. Too much excitement I suspect but I know
that he had a wonderful time.
Rosy Barb
myfishtanks.info/.../rosy-barb/
Scientific Name : Barbus conchonius
Common Names : Rosie Barb, Red Barb
Care Level : Easy, good for freshwater beginners
Size : 4 inches (10 cm)
pH : 6 – 7
Origin / Habitat : India
Temperature : 65°F – 78°F (18°C – 26°C) Water Hardness : 5° to 15° dH
Lifespan : 3 – 4 years
Temperament / Behavior : These fish are generally peaceful but if you don’t have a small school of them
(usually 5 or more) they can become fin nippers. Getting only of couple of them will surely bring out their fin
nipping behavior.
Breeding / Mating / Reproduction : Breeding them can be fairly easy. They are egglayers and they will
eat the eggs. Provide plenty of broad leaf plants for them to scatter their eggs on. Separate the adults from
the eggs if you plan on raising the fry. Feed the fry baby brine shrimp.
cont’d on page 15
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C.A.O.A.C. Events Calendar
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CAOAC generally holds its meetings on the dates shown below each year.
• Third Sunday in January - Newsletter award nominations are due and club
memberships accepted.
• Second Sunday in February - Recognition awards nominations are due.
• Third Sunday in March - Awards Committee meeting precedes the Executive Meeting.
Third Sunday in April - Annual Reports due.
Victoria Day Weekend in May - CAOAC Annual Convention and Annual General Meeting with Executive elections.
Fourth Sunday in June (avoids Fathers Day on the third Sunday) - Committee heads chosen.
Third Sunday in September - Budget day.
Third Sunday in October.
Third Sunday in November.
Second Sunday in December - Authors and Advanced Authors Awards nominations due - Membership applications due.
Occasionally dates may have to be moved. Please check this calendar often to be kept up-to-date. Dates in ORANGE
are official CAOAC meeting dates. Clubs are respectfully asked NOT to hold events on these dates.
May 21 – 23, 2010: Canadian Association of Aquarium Clubs. 51st (ANNUAL CONVENTION) Sheridan College (Trafalgar Road Campus) Oakville, Ontario.
June 26, 2010: Sarnia Aquarium Society. Dinner & Guest Speaker 'Gary Lange' Rainbowfish.
June 27, 2010: 10:30 a.m. CAOAC Executive meeting in Waterdown, Ontario.
12:00 p.m. CAOAC General meeting in Waterdown, Ontario (PRESIDENT'S BBQ)
September 18, 2010:
Sarnia Aquarium Society. (SHOW & AUCTION)
September 19, 2010: 10:30 a.m. CAOAC Executive meeting in Waterdown, Ontario.
12:00 p.m. CAOAC General meeting in Waterdown, Ontario.
September 26, 2010: London Aquaria Society. (ANNUAL SHOW & AUCTION)
October 3, 2010: Hamilton & District Aquarium Society. (SHOW & AUCTION) Waterdown Legion, Waterdown,
Ontario.
October 17, 2010: 10:30 a.m. CAOAC Executive meeting in Waterdown, Ontario.
12:00 p.m. CAOAC General meeting in Waterdown, Ontario.
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October 24, 2010: Kitchener-Waterloo Aquarium Society. (SHOW & AUCTION)
October 31, 2010: St Catharines & Area Aquarium Society. (SHOW & AUCTION)
November 7, 2010:
Peel Regional Aquarium Society. (AUCTION ONLY)
November 21, 2010: 10:30 a.m. CAOAC Executive meeting in Waterdown, Ontario.
12:00 PM CAOAC General meeting in Waterdown, Ontario.
December 12, 2010: (Christmas pot luck lunch following the executive meeting.) (Membership and Insurance applications are due.) (Author and Advanced Author applications are due.)
10:30 a.m. CAOAC Executive meeting in Waterdown, Ontario.
12:00 a.m. CAOAC General meeting in Waterdown, Ontario.
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Rosy Barb
Cont’d from page 13
Tank Size : 20 gallon or larger.
Compatible Tank Mates : Avoid keeping them with tropical fish that are
long-finned and slow moving. They will most likely not do well with the
Rosie Barb.
Fish Disease : Freshwater Fish Disease – Diagnose, Symptoms and Treatment
Diet / Fish Food : Omnivore, does well on a varied diet of flake, live and freeze dried fish food.
Tank Region : All over the tank
Gender : Like many tropical fish, the male is usually more colorful and has more red coloration. The female
will most likely not have the red colors or if they do, just a slight amount of red and will mostly have yellow,
olive or gold coloration.
Also known in certain circles as the Red Barb, the Rosy Barb is a popular freshwater tropical fish that will
bring a lot of activity to your tank. They are generally peaceful but like many barbs, can become fin nippers if
they are not placed in a small school of 5 or more. They are also very aggressive eaters and will accept flake
fish food with gusto.
Many have reported breeding success by using broad leaved plants on which the female will lay it’s eggs.
Adults will eat the eggs so you must separate them if you want to raise the fry.
The Rosy Barb will accept nearly all foods including flakes, frozen, freeze dried and live foods.
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