ACE/CAOAC Convention
Show
and
Auction
Edmonton Hotel and Convention Center
4520 76 Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
May 17-19, 2013
20013 ACE/CAOAC Convention Message
The Aquarium Club of Edmonton would like to welcome all of you to the 54th CAOAC
Convention being held in conjunction with the ACE 2013 Annual Exhibition.
The Aquarium Club of Edmonton has put together an exceptional selection of aquatic
speakers who will be covering a variety of freshwater topics.
This convention is the highlight of our club’s activities for this year. We invite you all to
attend the presentations, exhibit in the show, and simply mingle and have fun.
A heartfelt thanks to all of our speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers for making this
National Convention happen.
We expect that the weekend will be a memorable one as you meet friends - old and new, and
learn more about this fascinating aquatic hobby of ours.
Have fun and thank you for your support.
The ACE Executive
Edmonton Hotel & Convention Centre
4520 – 76 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta T6B 0A5
www.edmontonhotelcc.com
(780) 468-5400
1-800-661-5193
When booking a
room, mention you
are attending the
CAOAC convention
for special rates :
$119 per night
$139 per night
executive suite
The Fish Show,
Speaker Presentations,
Auction and Banquet
will all be held at the
Edmonton Hotel &
Convention Centre.
Schedule of Events for May 17-19, 2013
Friday May 17
5:00 pm Fish Room Opens
7:30 pm Speaker Session #1 Anton Lamboj: Fascination Tanzania. Landscape, Fishes
and Other Animals
9:00 pm Hospitality Room Open
12:00 pm Fish Room Closes
Saturday May 18
9:00 am Fish Room Judging Begins
9:30 am Speaker Session #2 Peter DeSouza: Killifish for Hard Water
11:00 am Speaker Session #3 Ian Fuller: Keeping and Breeding Corydoras Catfish
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Speaker Session #4 Anton Lamboj: Ananbantoids. More than Just Bubble
Makers
3:00 pm Speaker Session #5 Ian Fuller: Live Foods
4:30 pm Photography Workshop with Speakers (Bring your Equipment)
6:30 pm Awards Banquet
8:00 pm Speaker Session # 6 Anton Lamboj: Collection in North Gabon
9:30 pm Fish Room Closes, Hospitality Room Opens
Sunday May 19
Morning
9:00 am Auction Registration and Drop off
10:00 am Auction Viewing
11:00 am Auction Starts
4:00 pm Fish Room Teardown
Speaker Biographies
Dr. ANTON LAMBOJ – Austria
Was born 1956 and has been an aquarist since the age of ten. Around 1980, he began
to take a special interest in the cichlids of West and Central Africa. This interests led,
in 1988, to the beginning of his academic education at the University of Vienna.
Works for Master degree and PhD were focussed on the systematics of West African
cichlids, which still is the main work and aquaristic interest too. Since 1998, he works
as lecturer and associated scientist of the University of Vienna. His work combines
morphological and anatomical methods as well as ethological studies and molecular
methods.
As an aquarist, he is interested in many other groups of fish (“every fish is of interest
and beautiful”), with some more detailed interest in Anabantoids (especially for the
genera Betta and Parosphromenus) and West African Killies. Over the last years, the
interest for some South American cichlids (Gymnogeophagus) increased too.
Other hobbies done with passion is keeping orchids in a small greenhouse, gardening,
keeping and breeding exotic birds and diving (all connected with a lot of
photographing - what is some kind of passion too).
Over the years, Anton Lamboj has made 18 field/collecting trips to Africa,
additionally several trips to South East Asia, Central America and South America.
Recently, he holds about 50 tanks to breed and to study his fish, he has authored more
then 300 papers (both academic and hobbist) in ten languages, including four books
(numbers 5 and 6 are in print) and contributions to about 40 other books (aquaristic as
well as scientific ones). Till now, he has described 3 genera and 19 species.
He is lecturer and associated scientist of the University of Vienna, also president of
the Austrian Association of Aquarium and Terrarium Clubs (OEVVOE), vice
president of the European Aquarium and Terrarium Ass. (EATA), editor for West
African cichlids and Dwarf Cichlids for the DCG-Info (journal of the DCG = German
Cichlid Association), chief editor of aqua-terra-austria (Austrian aquarium and
terrarium journal), curator in the C.A.R.E.S. program and at Cichlid Room
Companion; also honorary member of the French Cichlid Ass. (AFC), the Hill
Country Cichlid Club (HCCC), Texas and the Nordiska Ciklidsällskapet (NSC). 2011
he was honoured for his international work for the hobby as a „Mastère fédéral
d‘aquariophilie“ by the French Aquarium Federation FFA.
Ian Fuller - England
"Born in Birmingham in 1946.
A toolmaker by trade, and self confessed Corydoras nut by admission.
I started keeping tropical fish in 1970 in a small 18 inch aquarium, it was not very
long before I had two, four foots and two three foots set up in the spare room. Over
the first two or three years I kept and bred many of the popular fish groups. Starting
with South American Cichlids, graduating through Barbs, Anabantids and Characins.
Although I had kept several species of catfish during this period, but it wasn't until
early in 1973 that I took an active interest in them. Then when I bred my first species
of Corydoras in 1974 I was well and truly hooked and have been ever since.
My first fish house took shape in 1977 and was a sectioned off part of my garage,
which housed 36 - 18 x 18 x 12 inch tanks. It was then that I started seriously
breeding Corydoras a project which still continues to this day in what is now my third
fish house, and a list of successful spawnings covering 130 Corydoradinae species.
I have self publish four books, two on the identification of corydoradinae catfishes
along with co-author Hans-Gerog Evers, and two on breeding corydoradinae catfishes
the latest one being a second edition of my original 2001 book, the latest covering
more than 150 species spawning logs.
More recently I retired from toolmaking and started to working in the aquatic trade,
but this has now ended after a four year spell and I am now back toolmaking on a part
time basis."
Peter DeSouza – Canada
Peter DeSouza has had a love for living things all his life. His parents lived in fear of
what he would bring home and keep in the basement. From an early age he had
aquariums and raised livebearers and spawned some of the easier cichlids. In
University his interests turned to the new African cichlids from Lake Malawi that
were just hitting the scene. Later he spawned and raised Blue Gularis before getting
married and leaving the fish hobby behind for a few years.
In 2002 after accepting a position with a Poultry Company in Edmonton he decided to
raise fish again. This time he started with killifish right away with a few small tanks.
However, as a good friend once told him, ’Breeding fish is easy. It is stopping the
tanks from multiplying that is the challenge’. Today his fishroom contains
approximately 50 tanks of various sizes filled with mostly Killifish.
He has raised and spawned representatives of most of the Killie groups but has a
preference for fish of the genus Fundulopanchax particularly sjoestedti, the Blue
Gularis.
His presentation, titled ‘Killifish for Hard Water’ is designed to dispel the myth that
Killies can only prosper in soft, acid water
Classes for ACE 2013 Show
Class sponsorship $50 per class
Class
Category
Sponsored By
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3
4
5
6
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10
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12
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14
Guppy, Male
Guppy, Female
Xiphophorus species, swordtails
All other variety (AOV) Livebearer
Cichlids, Lake Tanganyika
Cichlids, Lake Malawi
Old World, AOV Cichlid
New World, Dwarf Cichlid
New World, AOV Cichlid
Corydoras, Brochis and Aspidoras
Catfish, Sucker mouth
Catfish, New World, AOV
Catfish, Old World, AOV
Characins and Characoids
The Aquarium Society of Winnipeg
Paul Schneider (ACE member)
Bob & Noel Wright
Educational Vivarium of Alberta
Kitchener Waterloo Aquarium Society
Aquacare (Luke Stevenson)
Asmtek (Francis Olaveja)
The Aquarium Society of Winnipeg
Exotic Aquatic
Paul Belanger (ACE member)
Eugene Wourms (ACE member)
Paradise Pet Centre
Birger Kamprath (ACE member)
Bob & Noel Wright
15
Cyprinids
Killifish, Old World,
Nothobranchius
Killifish, Old World, AOV
Killifish, New World
Betta Splendens
Anabantids, AOV
Rainbowfish, All Species
Sharks, Loaches and Eels
Brackish
Marine Fish & Inverts
Aquatic Non-Fish Animals
Egglayers, AOV
Species Group or Pairs, Fish
Aquatic Plants
Beautiful, 10 Gallon or Smaller
Photography
Panda Flower
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Southern Ontario Killifish Society
Randi Davis (ACE member)
Dan Grimbly (CAS member)
Betta Breeders Canada
Regina Aquarium Society
CAOAC
Second Cup (Whyte Ave 104 St)
Marine Aquaria
Educational Vivarium of Alberta
CAOAC
Calgary Aquarium Society
Ottawa Valley Aquarium Society
Second Cup (Whyte Ave 104 St)
Saskatoon Aquarium Society
Best of Show Awards (sponsorship $200)
Best Cichlid in Show
Sponsored By: Double Diamond Electronics Ltd.
Best Catfish in Show
Sponsored by: Paul Belanger (ACE member)
Best Killifish in Show
Sponsored by: Mr. Dung Nguyen (ACE member)
Best Livebearer in Show
Sponsored by: Wheaton Honda (Glenn Kirkland)
Best Egglayer in Show
Sponsored by: Richard Choi
Best Plant in Show
Sponsored by: Roseiko Enterprises Inc. (Randy Roesler)
Best Junior Entry in Show
Sponsored By: J&J Reptiles
Peoples Choice (sponsorship $500)
Sponsored By: Hagen (Fluval)
Best Overall Entry In Show (sponsorship $500)
Sponsored By: Big Al’s Aquarium Services
Aquarium Club of Edmonton Tropical Fish Show
General Rules and Regulations
1.
Only members who are in good standing of a recognized aquarium club or
society may enter specimens in the show. The are no fees associated with the
show.
2.
Registration for the show must be received no later than May 15, 2013. Forms
may be emailed to Michael Pham [mituan@hotmail.com] & Ken Ealey @
kealey@telus.net.
3.
Entries must be the property of the exhibitor on the date of registration.
4.
Entries will be accepted for set up by the Show Chairperson from 1500 to
2200 hours Friday, May 17, 2013. These hours are inflexible. Previous
arrangements must be made with the Show Chairperson for any deviation in
setup from the listed times.
5.
Fish showing any symptoms of disease or extreme stress may not be shown.
The Show Committee’s decision is final. Tanks containing these fish and or
plants will be covered from public view and will not be judges.
6.
All entrants must register with the Show Committee by 2100 hours, May 17,
2013. No changes in classes will be allowed after this time.
7.
Entries may not be removed from the show prior to 1600 hours, Sunday, May
19, 2013 without permission of the Show Committee. All entries must be
removed from display no later than 1800 hours.
8.
The Show Committee reserves the right to split or collapse classes if numbers
warrant, refuse entry or specify class entry.
9.
Decisions of the judges will be final in all cases and are not subject to review.
Any interference with the judges will result in disqualification. The judging
sheets will be available for viewing at a convenient time after the awards have
been presented at the wards banquet.
10.
Any situation not covered by any general or show rule will be decided upon
by the Show Committee, whose decision is final.
11.
The Aquarium Club of Edmonton, The Edmonton Hotel and Convention
center or any of their representatives are not responsible for loss, injury or
damage of any kind to entries, equipment or persons.
Show Rules and Regulations
1.
Tanks will be provided for mail-in entries only or on a first-come first-served
basis
2.
Tank size is limited to a maximum of 25 gallons (100 liters) for display on
show stands; tanks larger than this must have their own stand or special
permission from the Show Committee.
3.
Multiple entries in a single tank must be in the same class and each entry must
be separated from the other(s) by a fixed divider.
4.
All tanks must have a flat front. As the plastic will be cut out around the front
panel acrylic aquariums are not recommended.
5.
All tanks must be clean, have a background and a fully covered top.
6.
Sand or gravel is optional, but is highly recommended in all tanks.
7.
Heaters will not be allowed without prior approval of the Show Committee.
Where they are approved the entrant must supply a CSA approved heater and
a grounded extension cord long enough to reach the power source.
8.
Plants and limited aquascaping is desirable but optional in all tanks.
9.
Entries in Class 29, Aquarium Beautiful must be no larger than 10 Gallons,
except if pre-approved by the Show Committee.
10.
Entries in Class 30, must have been photographed or created by the entrant
and be the property of the entrant.
11.
Leaky or defective equipment will be removed by the Show Committee.
12.
Entrants must supply their own tanks; NO open airlines will be allowed.
Airline and airstones will be supplied.
13.
Entrants will not be allowed to feed their fish before or during stated hours of
public viewing.
14.
During judging the fish room will be closed to all but the Show
Committee, the judges and invited apprentices.
ACE Show/Auction, May 18-19, 201388
Show Registration Form
Name:
Club:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Junior Entry?
(16 yrs and younger)
Class #
Genus/Species
CLASS SPONSORSHIPS
AWARDS BANQUET TICKETS @
$50.00/person (includes Weekend Pass)
TOTALS
Tank
Frontage
(inches)
Auction?
$
$
$
email to: Michael Pham @ mituan@hotmail.com & Ken Ealey @ kealey@telus.net. Cheques
payable to the Aquarium Club of Edmonton, WEM Post Office, P.O. Box 63005, Edmonton, AB,
T5T 5X1.
Auction Rules and Regulations
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Auctions are open to all, with only members in good standing of a recognized aquarium
club/society being able to sell items or run a tab account.
All persons registered as sellers will automatically be registered as buyers. Each club member will be
assigned a unique Auction Number that will function as both their Buyer and Seller number.
Anyone not registered as a seller can register as a buyer prior to placing bids if they wish to run a
tab. Current club members need only register to activate their Auction Number. Otherwise cash
payment will be required at the time of purchase.
Bid increments in full dollar amounts will only be accepted. Minimum bids are $1.
All purchases become the immediate responsibility of the buyer.
Out of town guests who are in good standing of a recognized aquarium club or society will be
allowed to bring 25 items to the auction.
Each ACE member is only allowed 10 items for the convention auction. In order to activate these
lots the member must notify the Auction Chairperson. Lots are available on a first-come firstserved basis. These assigned lots are non-transferrable.
Reserve bids under five (5) dollars will not be accepted. Commission will be paid on unsold items
based upon the reserve bid unless the seller drops the reserve bid.
When registering items, the seller must submit a list of all items to be offered for sale with the
appropriate information legibly entered prior to the start of the auction.
No rocks or gravel will be accepted for auction on consignment, only as donations.
Restricted species will not be accepted for auction unless accompanied by applicable permit and
authorization.
All items must be tagged with the seller’s assigned auction number and club of affiliation. Dry
goods must be clean and marked as to condition of operation. Fish and plants must also be labeled
with the common name, scientific name, and number of specimens. The number of each sex would
be informative. Items are to be labeled with the seller assigned number followed by a hyphen then
the specific item number. Items are to be numbered in sequence. The numbering information is
also to be recorded on the official auction registration form or a facsimile.
Any items such as fish, which require rebagging, will be subject to a $2 fine.
The Auction Chairperson retains the right to withhold any item for sale should it be of
questionable quality or presentation.
The “Ten Table” (10) system will be used to sell items; i.e. items ending with a ‘1’ on table one,
items ending with a ‘2’ on table two, etc. Tables will be auctioned in random order. All items must
be numbered in sequence.
Viewing of items will be allowed prior to the auction and during announced intermissions.
The percentage will be 70/30 in favor of the seller, unless changed by the auction
committee (see rule 21).
All accounts will be settled at the end of the auction; once the comptroller has had time to balance
receipts. No tab accounts will be closed during the auction. All tab accounts will be closed out at
the end of the auction day. Once accounts have been closed no further adjustments will be made.
It is the responsibility of the buyer/seller to ensure that their receipts are accurate.
While all possible precautions will be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of all items, the
Auction Committee and its representatives will assume no responsibility for loss or damage
incurred as a result of the auction.
Late items will be placed on a designated table for sale as the last table sold at the auction.
The Auction Committee retains the right to amend any and all of the above rules.
Aquarium Club of Edmonton
Auction Registration Form
May 19, 2013 Auction
Edmonton Hotel and Convention Centre
4520 76 Ave
Deliveries 9:00 to 10:00 AM Viewing 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Auction starts 11:00 AM sharp
Name: __________________
Auction #:____________________
Address: ________________________________________________
Phone: _______________
Item number
Total number of items:_____________
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