Feb/ March topics

Any suggestions for topics for the next two meetings?

I would like to start another contest soon if anyone has any suggestions.

Mark

I'd like to see everybody keep at least one species of critically endangered fish, be it cichlids, killifish, egglayers or livebearers. I think devoting a tank to that and breeding them would be a good contest.

But... where do we get information on which species are critically endangered?  And then, will we be able to find/get at least a male/female pair (or more)?  Where should we look?  Will they be expensive?

Oh, and the only negative I see is... depending on some of us (namely me) to keep a critically endangered species alive.  [The history books:  "Criticalus endangerdous" went extinct in 2015 after Katnapper unsuccessfully attempted to breed and keep the species alive.  Conservationists and the FBI are still looking for her."]  

A since of humor,  I like that.

I would be interested in this contest but we would have to figure out how to measure things in order to have a winner.


There are a lot of goodeids and Xiphophorus that would fit this category.  I have a source in Glenn Carbon that seems to sell things at a nice price.  I would expect (think) to get a start of 5 or 6 fry or juveniles for $20 or less.

Select Aquatics of Erie CO. also has a nice web site for these.




This could be a club trip, if there is interest.

Mark



Mark

How about we see who can breed Albino Cory's?

Yep - they are at it again.....

DZ

Feb meeting will be at Bloomington Public Lib.

Topic will be endangered species,  Discussion regarding endanger species along with care and breeding of endangered species

Guidlines and rules for the upcoming contest and discussion on how to measure / determine the winner.

I hope to see you there, I will have angels for those who have requested them.  

Mark

I plan to come and will notify beforehand if can't make it.

As I mentioned before, there will be a PC and a projector available for us if anyone wants to bring a flash drive with pictures on it.

Hmmm... I don't recall hearing you mention it before. Maybe I wasn't listening?

What kind/s of pictures do you mean... endangered species pics or general personal aquarium/fish pics?

Any pics you want to bring. Probably should keep them PG-13 though.

Looking forward to the little angels, Mark... thank you.

I can bring snails for anyone who wants some (Gina?). Please just let me know... I have plenty to spare all around!

Did I mention I have Mystery snails???  FREE - Today only!!!  Better get them while you can!  No shipping!  No tax!  All sizes - juvenile, teenager, and large adults.  Don't miss this great event to get some of these cute little boogars for yourself!

Can bring to meeting; will check this thread for orders before I leave.

Snails, yes please!

You got it...

So should we plan on using the library again for Marchs' meeting? Sorry I had to leave so soon and thanks Mark and Becky for the fish and snails. What should the topic be? What about upcoming events? I haven't been on the ball this year with dates for swaps, auctions, and shows.

I'll reserve the library as soon as I get the chance. Hopefully this will get some people to come.

DZ

The library sounds good.
I am open for topics but I was thinking about talking about Wild Livebearers.

Mark

The livebearers topic sounds good.

Naturally the Library is booked for the next 2 months. Mark you have a contact at Culvers?

I'm going to try and get a hold of Maddie and see if she can put in the story to check the website for meeting location.

DZ

Are we at Culvers this Sunday?

Yes, Both Library's were book

Mark

I'm planning to come. Will bring your heater, Mark. Thanks much, again!