Colorado Aquarium Society

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May meeting is Friday 5/2 7:00 PM
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We are excited to announce that Sumer Tiwari will be joining us as our guest speaker.  Sumer is a lifelong aquarist with a deep passion for freshwater species, particularly wild-caught fish.  Over the years, he has focused heavily on studying, keeping , and breeding wild discus and brings a wealth of hands-on experience with these fascinating and often misunderstood fish.

In his presentation, Sumer will share insights into behavior, care, and unique challenges of wild discus, along with stories from his personal fishkeeping journey.  Whether you're new to discus or a seasoned aquarist, there will be something for everyone to learn and enjoy.

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Due to another event at the church, we will be meeting in Friendship Hall, which is in the basement level - just go all the way down the mail hallway and down the stairs (or elevator if yo prefer.

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Time for another Growth Contest

 

In a rare opportunity, we are having the Pigeon Blood Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) as the Growth Contest fish.  It is no coincidence that Sumer will enlighten us on the special care of these fish.  These discus are currently about quarter-sized and will make a nice addition to your aquarium.

Bag of 3 discus juveniles for $25.

Growth contest are limited to CAS members only, so if you're interested, make sure you join the club to be eligible to participate in the growth contest.

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- Mini Auction -

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      The second half of our regular meeting will feature a mini-auction.

      Sellers are limited to 5 lots of any single species or color/morph.

      Sellers will split auction proceeds 50-50 with the Club.

      CAS members enjoy an 80-20 split.

      Register your lots in advance here.

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- New Membership Year -

Join and support Colorado Aquarium Society as a paid member

here or in person at the meeting.

Our membership period runs with the calendar year,
so show your support by being a member of CAS for 2025

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     Benefits include:

•  option to participate in the bowl show

•  eligible to participate in the growth contest

•  eligible for equipment loaner program

•  improved seller splits on auction sales

See the CAS Handbook for additional member benefits.
 

     You may join CAS as a paid member up until the start of auction

     and be eligible for the 80-20 member split. (non-member split is 50-50)

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- May Bowl Show -​

1. Sharks and Loaches. Sharks from the Cyprinid Family including the Red-Tailed, Rainbow, Variegated or Calico, Bala or Tricolor, Apollo, Arrow, Flying Fox and Black Shark genera Labeo, Labeobarbus, Epalzeorhynchos, Balantiocheilus and Morulius (excludes Dennison’s barb sometimes called Dennison’s shark and all catfish such as iridescent shark) loaches from the Botiidae, Cobitidae, Balitoridae and Nemacheiliidae families including the Kuhli, Weather, Clown, Royal Clown and Hillstream loaches.
   Sharks shown as singles.
   For loach species where sex is readily determined (Acanthopthalus spp.) shown in pairs otherwise two fish.
   Fish over six inches may be shown as singles.

2. Livebearers of the Poecillidae family. Mollies, Swords, Platys, Guppies & all other fish of the Poecillidae family. Excludes Anableps, Chondrichthyes etc. which may be called livebearers but are not in the Poecillidae family.
   Shown in pairs.

3. Open Class

 

Bowl Show participants please arrive early to setup your tanks/bowls and fill out necessary paperwork for your entry

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- Other Wet Events in the near future -

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Friday 5/9 - RMCA monthly meeting

Sunday 6/29 - Colorado Killie Club meeting

Saturday 7/19 - CAS Summer Social

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