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Livebearers Journal #219... [by Editor]

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:10:35 -0100

Announcements::Livebearers Journal #219...
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reprinted from Livebearers Journal #219
EDITOR’S TANK
WITH DR. TED COLETTI

This month we fully usher in the “journal” format of Livebearers, which we transitioned to last month in the inaugural issue of this new volume. We hope you enjoy the rich global content, as an enjoyable tool for your hobby. The ALA is starting a new ALA “E-bulletin” system for club news, programs, voting, trading posts, etc. Please see instructions on the opposite page and take action so you don’t miss out.

To kick off our Summer issue, Charles Clapsaddle (TX) addresses a timely topic: how we do conservation. His article reminds me of the tragedies encountered when captive-raised great apes have been returned to the wild. Please feel free to send me a note if you would like your voice heard on this important subject.

Speaking of “the wild,” I’ve heard complaints over the years that the ALA is “all about wild-type livebearers now.” Not true! It’s just that "wild hobbyists” write more than “fancy hobbyists.” The science favors wild types too. So in our effort to include Domestic content in every Livebearers, we offer up a practical gem from Master Swordtail Breeder, Karl Trochu (FL), a memoir from Board member, Gerard Schulz (CA), and a fancy old favorite From the Archives.

We are honored by having an article by “The Pope” of the livebearer hobby, our own James Langhammer (MI). Jim “hammers” home the most comprehensive article on raising daphnia I have ever read, and inspires me to give this a try after my summer tub season. It complements fellow Fellow, Richard Griffiths,’ article last month. Now anyone have thoughts on raising moina? I want to publish it.
From our foreign exchange program, Association France Vivipares reports an exciting discovery of a new Micropeocila. Rumor has it that columnist Mike Hellweg (MO) is on his way to Paris as we speak. Good. That will give me a chance to sneak down to St. Louis and abscond a few of his mattenfilters he writes about this month.

Lastly, our Abstractions column for the next two issues will feature the abstracts from the graduate student posters presented at this year’s ALA Convention in Grand Rapids, MI. As reported in the media, with federal grant money and fellowships slashed dramatically due to the “fiscal cliff” sequestration, much basic biological and medical research is being shelved, and scientists are leaving the labs. It is more important than ever that we support the Vern Parish Fund (VPF). Washington may be short-sighted and stubborn, but ALA members have always been generous with what is important. Consider sending a tax-deductible VPF donation (any size) to alapaypal@livebearers.org today so we can help take up the slack in a small way.

Ted editor@livebearers.org

Re: Florida "Aquarium Fish" Expo 2013 [by joefish72]

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:32:54 -0100

Announcements::Florida "Aquarium Fish" Expo 2013
UPDATE: The Vendor Rooms are sold out (over 40 tables)
Field trips are booking up fast so make your reservations soon.

Dr. Ted Coletti at NJAS Thurs. Apr. 18 [by hicks_fish]

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:44:31 -0100

Announcements::Dr. Ted Coletti at NJAS Thurs. Apr. 18
The ALA's esteemed editor-in-chief Dr. Ted Coletti will be presenting a program entitled "I Know What You Did Last Summer: Summer Fish Tubs and Water Gardens" at the April meeting of the North Jersey Aquarium Society on Thursday 04/18/13. Ted's talks are always very informative and entertaining.

If you can't make the meeting, check out the reprint of Ted's article "How to Get Your Summer Tub On: A Practical Guide" in the month's NEC newsletter.

For more information go to http://www.njas.net or visit NJAS on facebook. Hope to see you there.

Please note the meeting location:
AMERICAN LEGION HALL
45 Franklin Avenue, Nutley, NJ 07110

NEC convention this weekend [by hicks_fish]

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:51:33 -0100

Announcements::NEC convention this weekend
The 38th Annual NEC (Northeast Council of Aquarium Societies) Convention will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell CT this weekend - Friday, April 5th through Sunday, April 7th.

9 Speakers – Vendor Room – Sunday Auction – Banquet – Workshops - Club meetings – Fish Show

Charles Clapsaddle (Goliad Farms) will be doing 2 talks including the Saturday breakfast keynote, and a talk at the Northeast Livebearers Assoc. meeting.

Also speaking at the convention are:
Lee Finley – Catfish
Greg Steeves – Lake Victoria Cichlids
Andre Carletto – Killifish
Todd Gardner – Saltwater Collecting – Carnivorous Plants
Mark Denaro – Anabantoids – Reef Aquarium
Rachel O’Leary – Invertebrates – Nano Fish
Richard Pierce – Filtration Workshop
Amanda Wenger – Nano Planted Aquarium Workshop

For more info please see:
www.convention.northeastcouncil.org

Re: Rusty Wessel at NJAS Thurs. 3/21/13 [by Melody]

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:56:25 -0100

Announcements::Rusty Wessel at NJAS Thurs. 3/21/13
Sounds like a perfect article for Livebearers. You go write it, I'll wait here.

Re: DEADLINE FOR JUNE LIVEBEARERS MAGAZINE IS MAY 1st [by platymef]

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:28:00 -0100

Announcements::DEADLINE FOR JUNE LIVEBEARERS MAGAZINE IS MAY 1st
Gerard,

That's an excellent suggestion!

Okay, everyone reading this, start submitting your stories!

Darrell

Re: V International Livebearer Weekend [by thues]

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:29:56 -0100

Announcements::V International Livebearer Weekend
The new final day of registration is coming soon now...

Re: NEW LIVEBEARERS MAGAZINE COMING IN MARCH! [by platymef]

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:40:43 -0100

Announcements::NEW LIVEBEARERS MAGAZINE COMING IN MARCH!
Thanks Ted! I'm looking forward to reading it!

Gerard, Yes the ALA was mostly Fancy Fish oriented in the early years, but leaned mostly toward natural wild species (Except for a few strange people like me) after the wilds became available to the membership.

Darrell

Re: Write for the Livebearers Journal! [by gerard]

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:02:50 -0100

Announcements::Write for the Livebearers Journal!
I just sent rich an article for publications. After that was written and mailed I wrote another that will go into the next publication. It is really not hard to do just write about what excites you even if it is only a few paragraphs and a few photos.
Later
gerard

Boston Livebearer Show Nov. 11th [by BostonBreeder]

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:40:02 -0100

Announcements::Boston Livebearer Show Nov. 11th

There will be a bowl show featuring livebearers at the Boston Aquarium Society annual event on November 11th in Malden MA. The show also has categories for Anabantoids & True Bony fishes as well.

Shipped in entries are allowed but must be included in the silent auction. (one way trip)

http://bostonaquariumsocietyevents.in ... webcontent/bowl_show_info