Cca First Annual Show!

[maddog10]

Had a feeling it was something I was supposed to do, learning on the fly!

 

[Pat Kelly]

Lets make sure she did not handle yet. Then go to the ACA site and its in there.

 

[phishphorphun]

Naaa, Its wide open.
Besides, the fish that won at the fist catfish convention lost an eye.
Then the fish that won the next year is gone.
I have to start over.........

Albino eurekas are too small and grow too slow. If I start now they might be ready for 08[/b]

Well, in that case...I may try to get three fish ready for the big show. Of course I may have to evict some juvies to make room for the "green room" for them.

 

[Theresa_M]

Just practicing lol

 

[marge618]

Hi! This is the first fish show that I have attended.. and the first fish show where I might show a fish. So how does this work Will the tanks be set up for us before we get there... and we have to bring gallons of water to make our fish feel 'at home' for ph and hardness...???


Still no fish smilies in my reply.. I tried going to the fishaholics and "copy" "paste" oh well... Then copied one from Theresa's post. There must be an easier way to do this.

Marge

 

[Pat Kelly]

The tanks will be set up with water if we get enough workers.

I personally bring some water from the house to put into the tanks. You will need any chemicals that you treat your water with.
I always take a bucket, drain hose, some water, chemicals, net to catch the fish when done, bags, rubber bands, owel, and a thermometer to check the temperature

No glass cleaners will be allowed in room.

Do not feed your fish for a couple of days prior to clean them out. There will be air stones in the tanks. No filters.

There will be a specific time that you must have the fish in the tank by.
There will be a specific time that you must have the fish out of the tank by.

 

[SubMariner]

My question is, will the fish that I choose to show have to be breed by me? Also, can I show a fish that I purchased from someone else? I have some gorgeous fish that I purchased from other breeders and stores, but are they eligible?

I do have some baby fry that might be ready by October, but who knows?

Are there size requirements?

If someone can be so kind in letting me know what the rules and regulations are, that would be great.


Thanx,


Submariner


PS. I thought us African Cichlid owners were on the side of the FORCE and everyone else was on the darkside. :angel2:

 

[maddog10]

Fish can come from...where ever! Bought, bred, stolen (you get the picture). You would probably want to bring a fish that is showing its adult (or maybe breeding) colors. Young fish may not show well enough, but it is up to you. No size requirement, but if you are bringing a monster you might want to make arrangements to have a large tank at the show.

 

[mscichlid]

Show rules will be posted soon. Mature fish are the fish you show.

Francine

 

[SubMariner]

Thanx guys!

 

[SubMariner]

I am also willing to help out for the Fish Show time allowing.

 

[Spine]

Pat,
I dont have the Biotope issue with your article about preparing fish for a show. Any chance of a reprint online? I would also like to know where can we find out the rules for the fish show.


Thanks

 

[myselfdotcom]

though i am not a member yet ...i can volunteer my time for the show. Just give me a shout out what to do

 

[fishboy11]

While i can't come to this show, i will be at 2007 OCA and 2008 ACA. At the OCA hopefully i will be bringing my AER and ngara male, along with a surprise. And then at the ACA the same fish plus my lithobates male.