WCAS Meeting -- Monday, September 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM

[WCAS-Secretary]

September has arrived in what seems like the blink of an eye, but we're excited because it means we'll be back to our regular WCAS meetings and seeing all of you. We're thrilled to present our next speaker on Monday, September 12th, at 7:30 p.m. in the UBC Kenny building as per usual. Lee Newman, Curator of Tropical Waters at the Vancouver Aquarium, will speak to us about his work with Neotropical Eartheaters. Lee is known internationally for his expertise on these fascinating cichlids, and we are lucky to have him agree to tell us more about them. Please see our website (www.wetcoastaquariumsociety.ca) for Lee's biography.

Place: Douglas Kenny Building, 2136 West Mall, Room 2010, UBC Campus


Getting there: Enter the UBC Campus from either NW Marine Drive, Chancellor Blvd, or SW Marine Drive and go to Gate 6. Parking is available at the West Parkade. The Douglas Kenny Building is located across the street, East of the parkade. Please see the map for details.


We'll also host our usual Q&A session as well as feature an informal discussion session with regards to "designer aquarium fish". Think a little about how you feel on this topic and be ready to share your opinions with your fellow members at the next meeting. For some background on the issues have a look at:

Scientists design glowing fish to warn of toxins or troubles

Ethics of GloFish, Genetically Modified Neon Fish

TFH Digital is now a WCAS member benefit

Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine (www.tfhmagazine.com) is offering to members of the Wet Coast Aquarium Society the inclusion of a Internet subscription to TFH Digital (www.tfhdigital.com) to each fully paid member as a benefit provided with your WCAS membership fee. Any current or new WCAS members who wish to obtain your one year subscription to TFH Digital please send an email to the WCAS Secretary: secretary@wetcoastaquariumsociety.ca by no later than Saturday, October 15, 2011. Please include the email address at which you want to receive your TFH Digital subscription notices and links.

Coincidentally there is an article about Eartheater cichlids in the September 2011 issue (page 72) of TFH Magazine, for those looking to brush up on some background for the next meeting.

Thank you for your support, and see you soon!

- Jen and the WCAS Board

[Chappy]

And who's coming next month, Jen??!!! Tell us, tell us, tell us I'm just as excited about it now as I was when you announced it at the last meeting

Shelley

[veng68]

Generally, how long are meetings?

Cheers,
Vic

[WCAS-Secretary]

Hi Vic,

Our meetings generally run from 7:30 PM until around 9:30 or 10 PM. People often start arriving a bit after 7 PM to chat and buy raffle tickets, etc. before the main event.

Cheers, Gary.

[WCAS-Secretary]

And who's coming next month, Jen??!!! Tell us, tell us, tell us I'm just as excited about it now as I was when you announced it at the last meeting

Shelley

Hi Shelley,

We are very pleased to have Oliver Lucanus (www.amazon-below-water.com) on deck for the October meeting. I'll post more info about the October program (and what Jen has planned for the November and December programs) on our website later next week.

Cheers, Gary.

[Ctenopoma]

Hi Shelley, yes we are super excited both to have Lee Newman tonight and Oliver Lucanus in October! I think lots of members will be inspired to keep South American fish after these two talks! See you tonight

[veng68]

Great presentation. Thanks Lee

I can't wait till Oct

Cheers,
Vic

[Ctenopoma]

Yeah Lee is an excellent speaker: funny, informative, & inspiring. We are lucky to have him here locally.

Not sure what Oliver will talk about yet but probably natural habitats of South American Fish. If you haven't seen his book, check out:
Below Water - The Amazon

I suggest pre-ordering the book so he can sign it for you at his presentation. I have a copy and it is _beautiful_.

[roadrunner]

Another great night. Thank you Lee.
and thanx for the cool price! I already had fun with it. Maybe keeping an eye on all water parameters will help me with my plants problem