ANGFA Vic is hosting this years convention (Saturday & Sunday 12-13th October). There’ll be lots of interesting speakers, a photo competition and much more!
Galaxias truttaceus, Spotted Galaxias. ANGFA Victoria
Early bird entry rates close this month, so get in quick if you’d like to save some cash. All the details are on the Convention website.
The Caboolture Show is on this weekend. The Caboolture Show Aquarium Competition is one of the highlights of the year for Aquarium hobbyists. With lots of displays from planted and furnished aquaria, to species displays of natives, cichlids, catfish, bettas, and lots more – there’s something for everyone.
The next ANGFA Qld meeting is promising to be a cracker!
New Guinea rainbowfish Melanotaenia rubrostriata. Photo © Gunther Schmida
If you thought you’d have to wait for the convention before hearing from international explorer Franz-Peter Mullenholz we’ve got a great surprise. He’ll be in Brisbane before he and Gunther head off on the next leg of his Australian trek and while he’s here he’s stopping in to give us a presentation including his latest exploits rainbowfishing in New Guinea.
Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris.
We’ll also have a visit from Port Macquarie clownfish breeders Jennifer and Jack, with Adrian Dawson presenting a video of their setup. It’s possibly the biggest in Australia and has an extraordinary array of domesticated clownfish breeds. And, perhaps most significantly of all, it’s part of a school programme – so kids are picking up aquarium and fish husbandry skills. I’m starting to wish I’d gone to school in Port Macquarie…
If you’re not a member please feel free to come and have a look. The club shop with dry goods and supplies will be open, as will the drinks stand. There’ll be an auction after the talks where anyone can buy, though you must be a member to register as a seller.
Setting up the Aquarium competition for the Caboolture Show this weekend (June 7-9) is well under-way and it’s looking like there will be some great displays. Unfortunately detailed photos won’t be released until judging has been completed – but here’s a sneak peak anyway.
Thanks heaps to Jarrod from Betta Australis for the photos and to QAH for organising the show. You can visit the Caboolture Show page here.
First of the Betta displays
The competition includes a display of 95 Bettas
Plenty of planted aquaria, furnished aquaria, community and species entries going in as well.
Rumour has there’ll be some top notch natives entered in the Caboolture Show as well. Definitely worth checking out…
In-Stream for June is now available. In this issue David Roberts takes us out on the club field trip to the Sunshine Coast where members fished Martins Creek and the South Maroochy River. Judging by the photos it was a great location and it sounds like everyone enjoyed the day out. Adrian Tappin talks about fish choices for frog ponds, moving bed biofiltration, and takes us on tour to the Prince Regent River in Western Australia. There’s a look at Lilaeopsis (swampstalks or hairgrass), Unspecked Hardyheads, and a brand new Pygmy Perch (Nannoperca pygmaea) described in W.A.
Don’t forget, if you’ve got an interesting story to tell or even a photo to share we’d love to hear from you.
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In-Stream Volume 12 Number 3 JUNE 2003
Take a peek back at In-Stream from a decade ago, when ANGFA Queensland was getting ready for a Brisbane Convention anticipating a presentation from Dr. Gerry Allen about his exploits in eastern New Guinea.
Adrian Dawson reported about a combined clubs trip between ANGFA NSW and ANGFA Qld that included a weekend of fishing northern New South Wales – Woolgoolga Creek, Corindi Creek, the Orara River, and Never Never Creek.
Our editor, Adrian Tappin, with his ever present wanderlust of prose, took readers on tour to the Keep River in the Northern Territory, before explaining how to measure pH and why it matters for our aquarium fish and plants.
Through the work of Helen Larson we got introduced to some beautiful gobies from the Mugilogobius genus. With photos from Neil Armstrong and (of course) Gunther Schmida providing exquisite illustration of these charming little fish.
Our Vice-President and plant enthusiast Heidy Rubin was the librarian back then and gave her regular write up from the Brisbane Plant Study Group “Tales from the Crypts”.
And the club took a look back at where it began, 20 years prior in 1983 entitled 20 Years Ago…
20 Years Ago…
Its twenty years since ANGFA (Qld) officially began. The first ‘official’ meeting was held at the home of Adrian Tappin in early 1983. Meetings were organised for the last Friday of each month to be held at different members’ homes on a rotating schedule. However, at a later meeting it was decided that if this young organisation was to grow it would have to have a permanent meeting place, so the group moved into its first public location at the Sherwood State School, with meetings held bi-monthly.
In June 1985 the first official newsletter was produced and was welcomed by the general membership. The publication of a regular newsletter in the intervening months with bi-monthly meetings has been a major factor contributing to the success story of ANGFA (Qld). Below is a photo of a promotional display in 1983 with the Editor at the helm.
ANGFA Victoria
The ANGFA 2013 Convention is being held in Melbourne Australia on Saturday and Sunday 12-13 October 2013, at Ciloms Airport Lodge, 398 Melrose Drive Tullamarine, Victoria.
The 2013 ANGFA Convention is to be proudly hosted by ANGFA Victoria, in conjunction with ANGFA Incorporated (ANGFA National).
In the grand tradition of previous ANGFA Conventions, this weekend promises to be a real beauty!So mark your diaries!!Apply for leave!! Turn down competing engagements and start looking forward to a fantastic weekend of camaraderie and informative presentations!! The convention features information-packed presentations from well-known speakers from across Australia and from overseas.
Speakers include:
Heiko Bleher (eminent explorer, adventurer, fish collector) flying in from Italy, Heiko will give two presentations on his latest discoveries.
Peter Unmack – Rainbowfish Genetics, focussing on Rainbowfish species relationships, biogeography and the whole issue of hybridization. (Peter is that keen to come to the ANGFA Convention, he’s emigrating back to Australia from the USA!).
Nick Romanowski – Nano tanks and their use for raising and photographing aquatic invertebrates.
Mark Bachman – On the unique Ewens Ponds, an amazing aquatic habitat with crystal clear water.
Mike Hammer – The Curator of Fishes at the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Mike will show us “Taxonomy Territory Style” covering recent surveys and exciting finds … and ways for ANGFA members to get involved.
Brian Andrews – An accomplished commercial ornamental fish breeder and author, Brian will discuss Fish Husbandry, with particular emphasis on Rainbowfishes.
Ian Morris – Kakadu
Adam Kerezy – Red finned Blue-eye
John Sinclair – New Guinea
Franz-Peter Mullenholz – “Australia Anti-clockwise”
Phil Littlejohn – lesser known creatures of freshwater streams: important indicators for water quality and their importance in freshwater ecosystem food chains.
Glenn Briggs – Variations in Mogurnda populations of the Atherton Tablelands
Come and hear the experts give their informative presentations, you’ll find them fascinating as well as entertaining.
In a slightly different timeslot, the ANGFA auction of rare and beautiful fishes will be conducted late Saturday afternoon, conference attendance entitles you to join in the frenzied bidding. We’ll also have a Trade Table operating the whole weekend where members can view and purchase fish, aquatic plants and other goods at a more leisurely pace. Meet ANGFA identities in person. To encourage networking, you will also have plenty of time across the weekend to talk, discuss, renew old acquaintances and make new friends. With prizes, Special Efforts, tee shirts and other gifts, it all adds to the attraction of being at the ANGFA 2013 Convention.
Cost: $150 members ($140 early bird rate if paid by June 30); $195 non-members.
About Melbourne: With a population of more than four million, Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city. It is regarded as the business, cultural, fashion and sporting capital of Australia and is renowned for its fine restaurants. It is a true multicultural city and is now arguably one of the great cities of the world, also having been listed as the world’s most liveable city. With the convention coinciding with the Spring season, Melbourne’s magnificent parks and gardens will be in their full spring glory and should be included on everyone’s itinerary.
About the venue: By popular demand, we have retained the same venue that was used at the last Melbourne convention (back in 2005): Ciloms Airport Lodge . It is located a short two minute drive from Melbourne Airport and offers all the comforts you would expect. An excellent standard and variety of accommodation is available at the venue, which can be viewed at www.ciloms.com.au
Ciloms Airport Lodge is located at: 398 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia, 3043; Free Call: 1800 819 443; Telephone: +61 3 9335 2788; Facsimile: +61 3 9335 4388; E-Mail: ciloms@ciloms.com.au
If you are considering staying at the venue, we recommend you book your accommodation promptly, as room numbers are limited. When booking, make sure you mention you are attending the ANGFA CONVENTION to ensure you receive all possible discounts.
Accommodation options include:
Standard Room (one Queen Bed) $130.00 per night.
Spa Room (one Queen Bed) $175.00 per night.
Twin Share (one Queen & one Single Bed) $140.00 per night
Triple Share (1x Queen 2 x Singles or 2 Queen Beds – specify your bedding requirements) $150.00 per night.
Free Bus transfers to and from the airport!
After you have landed at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine, not Avalon) and have collected your luggage, phone Ciloms on 1800 819 443 or 9335 2788 for pickup. Taxi fares to Ciloms are also minimal as the venue is only 1.5 km from Melbourne Airport.
Meals: Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea provided to attendees on Saturday/Sunday. Dinner Friday night: Nothing formal arranged. There is a restaurant at the venue. Dinner Saturday night: The convention dinner will be a buffet and cost is only $18 per person (partners are most welcome). Please book and pay for the dinner when registering for the convention. Please note: Breakfast is not included in the above room pricing. Indicative costs are continental breakfast buffet (self-serve) $12 per person and Combo Breakfast (one cooked breakfast & continental selections) $18 pp.
Merchandise: A range of shirts and a vest will be produced. Orders for merchandise should be placed prior to the convention.
Photographic Competition: A convention photographic competition is open to any member of ANGFA Inc or its affiliate regional groups. Please see the ANGFA website for more information and how to enter. The winner will be announced on Saturday October 12.
Proposed Convention Program:
Friday 11th October Optional (Partners Welcome)
7.00 pm Registration (for those who wish to avoid the queue on Saturday morning)
7.30 pm Annual General Meeting
9.00 pm Happy Hour (free)
Saturday 12th October:
8.30 am Registration
9.00 am Convention Opening, start of official proceedings
10.30 am Morning Tea
1.00 pm Lunch
3.45 Afternoon Tea
4.30 pm Convention presentations close; Auction commences – rare & beautiful fishes (Australian and NG)
6.30 pm free time
7.30 pm Convention Dinner, followed by a special presentation by Heiko Bleher .
Sunday 13th October:
9 am Convention presentations resume
10.30am Morning Tea
12.45 pm Lunch
3.30 pm Afternoon Tea
5.00 pm Convention Close
Post Convention:
Monday 14th October: Optional (Partners, family and friends welcome) 10 am Meet at designated location to commence Field Trip or Tour, (itinerary subject to change). And there is plenty for the non-fishing partners: A range of information on activities, attractions and shops will be made available during the convention. Some organised “fish-widow” trips can be arranged if there is sufficient interest (e.g. Queen Vic Market, tour of CBD, Melbourne Zoo).
for more information keep an eye on ANGFA Victoria
1983 is considered to be the year the internet started, with the migration of the ARPANET to TCP/IP officially completed.
The Ash Wednesday bushfires in Victoria and South Australia claimed the lives of 71 people in one of Australia’s worst ever fires.
The final episode of M*A*S*H is aired breaking the record of most watched episode, and The Bill first airs as Woodentop.
Bob Hawke is elected Prime Minister of Australia and with Federal treasurer Paul Keating, the Australian Dollar is floated – under the old flexible peg system, the Reserve Bank bought and sold all Australian dollars and cleared the market at the end of the day.
Ronald Reagan makes his initial “Star Wars” proposal to develop technology to intercept enemy missiles, announced that the Global Positioning System (GPS) would be made available for civilian use, and signed a bill creating an American federal holiday on the third Monday of every January to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
The first flight of the Space Shuttle Challenger was in 1983 and Pioneer 10 passed the orbit of Neptune, becoming the first man-made object to leave the vicinity of the major planets of the solar system.
Six men walked underwater across Sydney Harbor, 82.9 km in 48 hours.
Australia II, owned by Alan Bond and designed by Ben Lexcen won the America’s Cup with its famous winged keel, the first successful challenge to the New York Yacht Club’s 132-year defense of the sailing trophy.
Pope John Paul II visited Rebibbia prison to forgive his would-be assassin Mehmet Ali Ağca.
In 1983 the “South-East Queensland Regional Group” of ANGFA, later to become ANGFA Qld, met for the first time and has been meeting regularly ever since.
Queensland Lungfish – Neoceratodus forsteri, ©Gunther Schmida
ANGFA Qld internationally recognised wildlife photographer (and all round nice guy) Gunther Schmida has put up a special offer for all 26 volumes of his inspiring pictorial series currently available at “Nature Shots“. Subscribe to all 26 volumes before June 20, 2013 for only $100 AUD. You’ll receive access to the 9 completed volumes, then watch the other works unfold as they are completed – with the last release proposed for December, 2014. All volumes are between 100 to 160 e-pages in size, totalling about 4000 pages with over 5000 high quality images.
Gunther has provided breathtaking photos free of charge to clubs, conservation groups, government agencies and others – free of charge, for decades. There’s rarely an issue of In-Stream that’s not illustrated with Gunther’s glorious imagery, and if you haven’t seen Gunther present at an ANGFA meeting or convention then you’ve truly been missing out, but with set you’ll be able to enjoy the very best of his life’s work at your own convenience.
More on offer at www.guntherschmida.com.au
In-Stream for May is now available. In this issue Glynn Aland takes on tour as he surveys the remote tropical beauty of Moa Island. Adrian Tappin also paints a picture of the King Edward River in Western Australia and gives us some updates from the world of science with a look at some intersting stories from the journals.
Don’t forget, if you’ve got an interesting story to tell or even a photo to share, contact us to add your contribution to In-Stream.