We're members of the St. Catharines & Area Aquarium Society (SCAAS) where Pat held the position of Editor of The SCAT newsletter for 9 1/2 years. Perhaps the most famous issue was the colour edition from April 1998 because we had 500 copies and we could afford to spread them around. Whenever possible, Pat added a bit of colour to The SCAT just to emphasize the part it plays in our beautiful hobby. The June 2000 edition was her last. The editorship has now passed to Dave Unruh. We wish him continued success in this venture.
November
Our club now has a new web site called scaas.info. Feel free to pay it a visit.
This year again - a committee of CAOAC executives and club reps. are busy organizing a Special CAOAC Convention -- location to be announced
It should be a GREAT success! Check here for details as they become available
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 2nd, 2009, at our regular meeting place, the Teamster's Union Hall, 70 St. David's St. in Thorold (map) at 7:30 p.m.
This meeting will feature a presentation by Bob Wright on Native Fish. It's all too easy to think that beautiful and interesting fish are only found in far away places around the globe. In reality we have many beautiful species in our own lakes and streams. Some of these are greatly prized in other countries. Bob is a knowledgeable fish enthusiast in addition to being currently the president of CAOAC. We're privileged to have him and can look forward to an excellent program.
There are other important reasons for coming out. There will be a jar show this month featuring Rift Lake Cichlids as Fish Of the Month. There will also be a door prize for those who sign in and wear their name tags. We will have our usual raffle and a mini-auction, (likely lots of great quality fish, plants and other aquarium stuff from local hobbyists). Refreshments will be available and there will undoubtedly be good fellowship and great chances to 'talk fish'. Our library books should be available this month. All those interested in tropical fish are most welcome. It will be a pleasure to see you there.
If you would like to join the St. Catharines & Area Aquarium Society you can obtain a membership form and instructions here.
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This year's SCAAS picnic was held on Saturday, July 25th starting about 1:00 p.m., once again at the home of Dave Unruh, 16 Grapeview Dr., St. Catharines. The weather failed to dampen our spirits but it did drive us indoors. The BBQ was fired up by John Verhage and a great time was be had by all. |
Coming and already happened Fishy Events:
Watch this space for more information on coming fishy events.
 A BIG thank you to all who attended and supported our Auction - May. 2, 2009. |
If you care to visit a very interesting fish site, try The Minnesota Aquarium Society Aquazine.
| This site will change to reflect what's happening in our hobby and what's going on at the St. Catharines club. We hope
some of it will be useful or, at least, interesting. We'll feature
more fish pictures and interesting aquatic information in the future. In
the meantime keep your fish wet and warm and don't forget to take pictures.
To find out about lots of other excellent Tropical Fish Clubs and upcoming events click on CAOAC 'Canadian Association of Aquarium Clubs' and/or FAAS 'Federation of American Aquarium Societies'.
The Calgary Aquarium Society has a site still well worth a visit by those who love fish. |
An article from 'The Scat' - April '98 issue - on Breeding Sturisoma An article from 'The Scat' - May '98 issue - on Breeding Whiptails (Rineloricaria) An article from 'The Scat' - September '98 issue - on Breeding Alfaro huberi (livebearers)From 'The Scat' - November '98 issue
Yet Another Photo Op! pictures from our show. An article from 'The Scat' - January '99 issue - on Breeding Ember Barbs An article from 'The Scat' - February '99 issue - on Breeding Chapalichthys pardalisAn article on breeding Discus from 'The Scat' - April '99 issue - Our Fascination with DiscusAn article on breeding Apistogramma steindachneri from 'The Scat' - June '99 issue - Our First ApistoAn article on Anableps anableps from 'The Scat' - Oct '99 issue - Anableps anableps Part IAn article on Anableps anableps from 'The Scat' - Nov '99 issue - Anableps anableps Part IIAn article on Anableps anableps from 'The Scat' - Dec '99 issue - Anableps anableps Part IIIAn article on Anableps anableps from 'The Scat' - Jan '00 issue - Anableps anableps Part IVAn article on Farlowella acus from 'The Scat' - Mar '00 issue - Stick Cats - Farlowella acusAn article on Labidochromis caeruleus & Melanochromis chipokae from 'The Scat' - Nov '00 issue - Two Easy MalawiansAn article on breeding the Bumblebee Goby from 'The Scat' - Mar '01 issue - Bee Keeping
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