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June Dwarf Americans Dwarf Africans FOR RENT THIS SPACE © Copyright,Victorian Victorian Cichlid Society July Central Americans Lake Tanganyikans Cichlid Society Inc 2001. Archibald, Keith Patford, August Pairs (American) Pairs (African) AnyoneMEMBERSHIP wishing to reprint material from DannyAPPLICATIONS Genovese and Daryl Hutchins. September South Americans Lake Malawians `The Cichlidor other Monthly’ enquiriesfor non-commercial may be directed to: purposes, may do so (unless the item is HONORARY MEMBER: October Central Americans African Riverine and Lake Victorians copyright by theThe author) Secretary, provided due Graham Rowe November Angels, Uarus and Discus Lake Tanganyikans credit is given to the author and `TCM’ and Max Davenport. one copy23 of Mangana the relevant publication Drive, is Mulgrave Vic 3170 December American of Your Choice African of Your Choice forwardedPh/fax to 9560 the author, 7472 care -- of e-mail the FELLOW [email protected] OF THE SOCIETY: Secretary. Enquiries re the use of material NOTE: Asian Cichlids may be entered in any show, but must meet the special requirements in other publications may be directed to Graham Rowe. [email protected] cichlids.web.com . PUBLIC OFFICER: Daryl Hutchins. -- -- in June (dwarfs) and August (pairs). © - - - - |directly.| Once| |a cichlid| | pair| Conclusion| | 3 19

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18 mates, their aggressive behavior eeddBAAiittoo rrReportiiaall 2000 Central American cichlids seems to increase in intensity belong to a large family of tropical even more. It is not as if these We had 18 spawning registration Remember, fellow cichlid-keep- fish whose wide variety of behav- [email protected] Cichlidother fishScene have not been warned.1 Meeting Map 10-11 forms lodged in 2000. ers, that the BAA is very worth- ioral traits makes them among the Phone: 9872-3225 Fax: 9872-6910 (24 hours) Cichlid pairs spend weeks in while as it helps us to keep track most popular of aquarium fish. Three first-spawning certificates Editorialcourting and nest building. 3 Rowemin’ ‘Round 12-13 of what fish are being kept and They are intelligent, aggressive, were awarded at the December thatspawned. is needed This ishelps a few in storiesproducing to What probably has happened determined excavators who meeting. There were also two Notice of Motion -- Rule 6.1 3 This magazine, in case you gothe with `Cichlid them. Register’ Jurupari, and Devils, keeping is that either the warnings were destroyThe Philosophy live plants. and NatureThey are also other first-spawning awards that failed to notice, is the first edition Uarus,species doviis, being frontosa, bred and burtoni, main- not heeded or could not be attractively colored fish, which were declined by the member and of Cichlids 14-18 of Volume 30. Yes campers, that Lionheadstained in the and hobby. Blue-eyes are a Minutesescaped. of PreviousSimply put,Meeting vulnerable4 adapt readily to aquarium condi- five that were not awarded due to meanslate lodgement. this is our (Members30th year andwish- few that spring to mind for which fish were not or could not be tions,BAA Report breeding regularly and eat-19 2002 (April if you want to get weSo can get supply those newfish spawningphotos. So and Jawlockingsmoved to new quarters in time.6-7 ing most any prepared food. ing to claim a first spawning must register the births. technical)lodge their is formthe 30th within Anniversary 120 days get onto that article now. We’ll Often, some that get too curious All of this makes one wonder of this society. You know how of the spawning.) make you famous!Peter Robinson Indexpay withto TCM their -- Volumelives; 29others may8-9 Member’s Ads 19 kinky I am about such things, who really owns who. Do we own Speaking (writing?) of pictures -- only get nipped or forced to stay why don’t you try to come up the fish because we provide for its another way you could help with Treasurer’saway through Report intimidation. They9 needs?Wardley TableOr, Showdo Calendarthey own 20us with an appropriate way to mark are the lucky few. the occasion. content here is to snap pictures because their charming nature | W | A | N |ofT your| fishE spawning.| D | Shots of Despite all the risk, a cichlid forces us humans to cater to their One way to make a mark that the spawning area and fish are mating is special. The amount of needs in order to keep them would Pre-lovedbe really, really goodcolor is for computernot as difficult monitoras “portraits” of happy? Perhaps, we will never preparation in courting, nest con- you toTo write be used an article in setting for this up a transportableindividual computer fish -- give system it a shot. for Aims of the Society: have an answer to this question. magazine. Another year, original struction, egg production, brood Guest Editors, presentations andA auctions German -- organisation, the computer Zoo has Does it really matter? Perhaps article wise, like 2000 would be care,The Victorian and Cichlidbrood Society defense was formed isby cichlidophiles in March 1972 thus becoming the been acquired -- 9872 3225 [email protected], has sent a CD of their first specialist aquarist group in the State of Victoria.not! Its main aims are: simply too depressing. Volume incredible for a fish their size. “Olympic Games for Discusfish” 29 simply did not contain enough Each1. To promotefry that the resultskeeping of iscichlids; meticu- Literature Cited: Snapshots of Tanks/Fishin Duisburg. The Houses Discus are original material and I would not lously2. To gain tended and disseminate and knowledgedefended. of cichlids,Leibel, their habits Dr. Wayneand attributes S., Cichlidsthrough the of use the Happy snaps of Home Tanks magnificent.or Fish Houses, Those preferably Germans like to see that happen again. Beingof slides, able films, to books,witness lectures, such practical an demonstrations,Americas, local Bowtie and overseas Press, magazines, Fancy including the proud owner wouldreally be appreciated know how tofor put a serieson a fish eventarticles never by members should and discussions lose itswith fellowpublications, members or experts Inc. Mission in the field; Viejo, CA A coupleaimed of new at personalisingnames will be this magazineshow. They a little could more not -- fit Ed all. the appeal. 92690-0050, 1995, Page 45. t 3. To assist, in any way possible, the establishment and/or maintenance of approved public popping up as picture bylines entries in -- I am sure that aquaria; due to the donation of new Granville is worried about having 4. To be involved in the education of the general public with regard to the benefits of picture collections -- but there is the same problem with this fishkeeping (particularly cichlids), and the potentially harmful effects of animal always room for more. Now all year’s table shows. mismanagement;ECLIPSEECLIPSE PETPET REGENCY AQUARIUM 5. To promote fellowship between members; cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com 6. To further&& the conservation AA ofQUQU species and theirARIUMARIUM natural habitats; NOTICE488 Dorset OF Road, MOTION Croydon 4 Buckley Street, Noble Park At a Special General Meeting convened during the 7. To further the identification, distribution, breeding, maintenance and enjoyment of species Expert advice given on a wide range of products to in the Family Cichlidae. March 2001 General Meeting it shall be moved that TROPICAL/COLDWATER FISH keep your aquarium attractive and healthy. AQUATIC PLANTS & ACCESSORIES Rule 6 (Annual General Meetings) Clause 6.1 be FULL RANGE OF PET SUPPLIES Extensiveamended range of to fish read: and plants. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed herein are All correspondence to: those of the authors, and are not necessarily THE SECRETARY “6.1 The Society97 shall,23 1in2 February02 each year, those of the Editor of TCM or the9 committee574 17VICTORIAN71 CICHLID SOCIETY INC convene an Annual General Meeting of its of the Victorian Cichlid Society Inc. You are c/- 23 Mangana Drive, Mulgrave, Victoria, encouragedPresent to write your to, current or e-mail VCS the EditorMembership on Card and receiveAustralia a 10% 3170 discount. Presentmembers.” your current VCS Membership Card and receive a 10% discount. cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com any subject raised herein. Fax 9560-7472. E-mail [email protected] ------Cichlid aggression serves two spawning rituals. Sometimes, it is Self Service Salad Bars? problem with this approach is that 5 17 4

16 basicPreviously purposes. The first is to...associated at a with VCSboredom by largeMeeting YumAll Yum! Aquarium ! &it eliminates Pet theSupplies vast majority of P/L secure a breeding site by a individual rogue male predators, (Cichlidarium)Central American cichlids from mature male for the female to lay like Parachromis dovii. While Most cichlids look at a beautiful- consideration. Among the ly planted8 Dunoon tank fullCourt, of Mulgrave,gorgeous, Victoria 3170 (off Police Rd) herThe Decembereggs securely 2000 meeting and openedundis- at 8.21such pm behavior with the President can be inquite the chair. dis- CichlasomaWe specialise ingroup, only the turbed. The other reason is to turbing to some aquarists who green foliage as being a self- Thorichthys species do not He welcomed all. Everyone present had received the magazine. Apologies CICHLIDS, NATIVES, KILLIFISH, MARINES securewere received enough from food Aussie to Magnussen,survive. spend Scott Haymes,hours arranging Kevin Archibald the gravel and service salad bar. They are notanddestroy all other plants.rare species. The Panamanian The key is survival. Cichlid in their tanks only to see their pet bashful about taking second help- Blue Acaras probably do not Stuart Gray for lateness. EVERYTHING FOR THE AQUARIUM aggression is a survival mecha- cichlids spitefully re-arrange all ings! Needless to say, it is not too since their South American rela- Minutes of the November Meeting were accepted as read on a motion moved nism. the gravel, it can be controlled by long before that once fully Phone:planted tives (03) do not; 9546 however, 1025 this author by Peter Robinson and seconded by Granvilleplacing Lawrence. large heavy There rocks was in no areas busi- has no practical experience with nessOne arising. good The example Treasurer’s of aggres- Report was tabled. tank is a desert wasteland.Mon-Sat Why? 9am-7pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Closed Wed. sion is the ability of the “Neet”; where digging is not welcome. Present yourthese current fish VCS upon Membership which Cardto base an NeetroplusCorrespondence: nematopusDepartment, to kill of Justice Form Two basic thoughts come to andopinion. receive a 10% discount. Antonio ParkOf PS course, Hall confirmationthere is another larger Parachromis managuensis mind here. The predator views a option:Manark The Bill totally bare-bottom There is a third option; putting who threaten their spawning groveVictoria’s of plants as First being aand place Original Cichlid Centre This was received on a motion moved by tank.Granville While Lawrence it is easier and seconded to clean, by it where his/her prey can hide. rooted plants in clay pots with soil grounds.Peter Robinson. The male will keep the and putting rocks over them to Jaguar cichlid busy while the is totally unnatural since it Simply put, to destroy the hideout A short break was then called before thedeprives Annual theseGeneral fish Meeting of what started they at is to flush the prey out into the anchor them. This option may female rams its swim bladder. work for a while, but these fish will 8.46 pm. enjoy most. Some aquarists com- open for a speedy capture. The Scratchnicaraguensis one Jaguar cichlid! Even MelbourneMelbourne discoverReptileReptile a solution. Either WarehouseWarehouse they At 9.48 pm the Annual General Meetingpromise concluded by and putting the General a thin, Meeting one- herbivore views the grove of betterheterodon is how Hypsophrys will dump the pot over or nip the recommenced. green foliage as being food; as outcompete the centimetre layer of gravel on the 259 Plenty Road,plant off at the base. Not even “Neet.”Sebastian The Zwalf“Neet” announced can easily the beat Wardleystank Table bottom Show with results. no undergravel meals in the wild are few and far between, he/she will gorge him- Java Moss or Java Fern is theThe nicaraguensis Breeders Achievement to the best Awardsfiltration. Chairman This presented way, the First-Bredfish can Preston exempt from this type of attack. caves. So, what nicaraguensis self/herself until stuffed. Certificates to John Reeves for breeding Aulonocaradig while brevinidismaking upkeepand Otopharynx easier Melbourne Vic 3072 does is toand foster-parentMaurice Breward more for breedingfor the Paracyprichromis aquarist. nigripinnis. So what is the solution to this The best option is to use plastic Parachromis dovii fry. P. dovii, the It was announced that the society had recently purchased a laminator and problem? There are twoPh/fax: obvious plants. They are durable, afford- Wolf cichlid, prey on the “Neets” Whether you choose to use was offering to laminate items for members. See Daryl Hutchins and organise solutions. The first one is to use able, attractive and mostly cichlid- leaving the nicaraguensis with a price. some gravel without an under- plastic plants rather(03) than9480 real 2622proof. more caves for gravel filter or a lot of gravel with What’s New? A new book, `South American Eartheaters’. ones. Most of them look real spawning. Who said an undergravel filter, use heavy enough to even fool the cichlids A Blessing or A Curse? fishQuestion are dumb? about They moving AGM to February? Think about it. rocks to anchor plants to the bot- themselves. Some cichlids think While cichlid matings are not as certainlyDoor prizes know of when Wardleys food, courtesytom ofof TFHthe tank.Australia, were won by the plants are so real that they try to be aggressive. rare as are those other species Anthony Caiolfa, Anthony Zambory, John Reeves, Anna Zambory, Phillip to eat them! As funnyTHE as this may NEXT Russell, Helen Carbone and Stuart Gray. like large characins within the Dirt Devils? sound, this behavior can lead to confines of an aquarium, they are Phillip Russell won the large hamper, Ben Carbone won the middle one and serious GENERGENERproblems if a part of the AATTIONION

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As well as being intel- cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com Vicki Clarkson won the Third hamper. plant gets lodged in the cichlid’s ligent and aggressive, IN FISH FOOD HWhy?AS SimplyARR put,IV aE cichlidD! mating Next meeting is on February 9 at Antonio Park Primary School. Next com- throat! As a first aid measure, try cichlids tend to be earth- involves every fish and resident in moversmittee meeting par excellence.is at John McCormick’s in mid-January. EDAS is next Friday. scaring the fish to cause it to dis- Phillip Russell showed a tank glass cleaner he found at a Hawthorn cleaning gorge the Introducingplastic plant piece. Ocean After the Star tank. International Some, like the cichlid From the smallest to the pair involved, are direct partici- largest,shop for they$10 andcan replacementmove blades are $1. Phillip Russell suggested as a doing this, removeinnovative the plant fromCichlid and Spirulina social outing, a progressive dinner from one show tank to another. Difficult to pants; others, like the other inhab- a prodigious amount the aquariumfloating/sinking to discourage fur- pellets – as well as the converse at Annual Dinner. May be more chance to converse at a Progressive itants, are unwilling witnesses. of aquarium gravel. ther grazing attempts. Dinner. best flake food available. Most often, this type The other solution is to keep Simply put, a cichlid mating is a of Merrybehavior Christmas is asso- and a safe New Year to all. All assembled were invited to only cichlids, which do not con- blessing to the pair involved and a cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com ciatedsupper at with10.12 pm.pre- sume ASKgreen plants.AT YOUR The major FAVORITEcurse to every RETAILER fish not involved ------actENVY with itsCORNER environment (All prices and show in $US, the currency of the country where 7 15 6 From `CICHLIDAE communique’, May/June 2000

14 theyawareness. are for sale) Cichlids: certainly possessPlacidochromis this ability. phenochilus After .all, ...... 1” ...... 7.00 cichlidsApistogramma are among agassizii the “Santaremfirst to Blue” . . . . .Pair ...... 25.00 respondLamprologus when wernerithe author . . . . .indi- ...... 1”+ ...... 3.00 catesPseudocrenilabrus it is time to eat nicholsiby dropping“Zaire” ...... 1” ...... 5.00 flakeSchwetzochromis food into their stormsitanks. This . . .is ...... 1” ...... 5.00 butOtopharynx one small tetraspilus sample of . . cichlid...... 1.5-2” . . . . .3.00 intelligence.Pseudotropheus demasoni ...... 1.5”+ ...... 3.00 CallochromisLet us examine stappersi further; . .among ...... 2” ...... 6.00 myAulonocara cichlid populations hueseri “Midnight” is a group ...... 2” ...... 5.00 ofAulonocara four Petenia stuartgranti splendida“Mdoka, Red flametail” ...... 2” ...... 8.00 BayThat Snooks. should beI got enough five ofto whetthem the appetite. fromTill nexta friend, time, two of which have Graham survived despite my lack of prop- er care. Two others came from a local pet store. The store-bought Aggression JAWLOCKINJAWLOCKINThe PhilosophyGSGS and fish ate onlyMALVERN live goldfish; the oth- Aggression is the ability to use ers ate primarily Trout pellets. violence or the threat of violence, AQUARIUMS & PET SUPPLIES What has transpired between the to get what an organism needs to TheNature Australian Discus Association of cichlidsGrange. Contact John on 00 11 1 330 fish is that the store fish have survive. The degree and nature of IMPORTERS OF TROPICALS AND GOLDFISH has moved its Discus show to March. 452 9027 for more details. taught the other two to eat gold- aggression varies from species to Ring Tony on 02 6361 9067 for more fish while the other two have While you are in the area, you TANKS MADEspecies. TO ORDERIn general, large species details.By David Locey taught the store fish to eat Trout tend to be more aggressive than could stay on for the Greater Akron FULL RANGE OF PET ACCESSORIES The Catfish Study Group (UK) AS Spring Auction on March 4. Bud pellets. Now, they eat primarily smaller ones; but, there are Convention will be held on February on 00 11 1 330 848 3856 will be only Trout pelletsEXTENSIVE with twice-weekly RANGE OFexceptions “BETTACARE” – smaller PRODUCTS Neetroplus popularity as aquarium residents, salvini C18 entralat Lowton. American Contact cichlids Phil on are00 too happy to fill you in. goldfish feeding whenOPEN they 6 DAYS are – CLOSEDnematopus WEDNESDAY and Amphilophus along with their adaptability. unique1144 1302 fish. 880512 While for they more come details. in a not spawning. are more aggressive than However,You may therealso be are able other to take factors in the varietyIf you ofcan’t shapes, wait until sizes May and to hearcol- Who says54-56 fish are Glenferrie dumb? Not Road,larger Paratheraps Malvern synspillus -- 9509and 1141 thatGreater affect Pittsburgh their popularity. AS Spring AuctionThese oration,Ad Konings they speak. also (Morehave detailssome thisPresent author! your current VCS Membership Card Paratherapsand receive a 10% melanurum discount. . includeon March the 11. increasedWalter on 00availability 11 1 724 qualitieswhen they that become are foundavailable) in thenfew and449 9651lower is costyour ofsource larger of informa-aquari- otheryou could fish attendand many the Brooklynhigher lifeAS umstion. (150 litres and above) and forms.meeting Ratheron March than 9. Contactscatter Buddytheir Living Picture Aquarium theCall availability Ken on 00 11of 1newer, 440 942 more 3779 Living Picture Aquarium eggson 00 randomly 11 1 732 and988 then9043 leave for more the numerousif you wish to includesmall thecichlids Great Lakeslike spawninginformation. area, as do many * Expert advice

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12 LamprologusAS in answer ocellatus: to Pthe Robinson invitation ...... 10 Compiled by Daryl Hutchins Milleniumin the Bug,September The (Original): issue Lyrad Snihctuhof ...... 1 Multi’s`Sunfish’. – Neolamprologus Stu lets us multifasciatus: into A Little R Pearce ...... 8 Auction 2000, Fish-Only: (pictorial) M Coleman ...... 5 NastyOscar-pade Buggers?: J Cousins ...... 3 Rowemin’Auction 2000: (pictorial) M Coleman ...... 10 NewWe Low-Tech go next Solution: to Anonthe . .South ...... 5 Rowemin’ Notice of Motion – Rule 19.3 (b) (Committee Constitution):For all your...... signwriting ...... 10 Auction Rules: ...... 9 Australian AS in answer to the BAA “Mess-Ups”: L Haymes ...... 6 Riftinvitation Lake Cichlids, in the How December to Care For: issue P&AI ...... requirements...... 10 BAA Name Changes: L Haymes ...... 2 Rowemin’of `The ‘Round: South G Rowe Australian...... COMPUTER-CUT ...... SIGNS ...... --. . CAR,. .1-11 Banana Plants (Nymphoides aquatica), Propagation of: D Makorino ...... 3 SatelliteAquarist’. Uncovers In Cichlid Lake VictoriaCorner, Pollution: Barry J RoachTRUCK, . . . BOAT...... & . .FACTORY ...... SIGNS . . . .11 Cichwords: S Zwalf ...... 10 Spawning Problems? They May be Due to Technical Difficulties!: D Locey ...... 8 ‘Round Gooley talks about some Factory 1, 11 Swift Way, ‘Round Telmatochromis bifrenatus, Care and Breeding of: T Ranson ...... 8 Cyphotilapia frontosa, Breeding: C Borgese ...... 7 Neotropical favourites in “Big, Bad Dandenong South Cyrtocara moorii Revisited: J McCormick ...... 2 There’s& Beautiful”. Something As Fishy the Going Editor On …: he T Judy . . .9706 ...... 5916 ...... 8 Cyrtocara moorii, My Experience With: J McCormick ...... 2 Tubifexis required Worms, to Culturing: fill space. G Slusarczuk He fills ...... 4 Daphnia: I McGregor ...... 8 Vegemiteit with an – the original Magic Plantarticle Food: by D himCrettenden ...... 5 Discus Refuse to Eat “Red Sinking Pellets” (Tetra Bits)?, Do Your: S Zwalf ...... 3 Waterentitled Movement “A visit in to the the Aquarium: Rift Lakes”. R Brown . . . .A . . .Q . . . U. . . A. . . .- . L. . .I . F. . . E. . . . .5 MyDiscus, postie Before has You been Buy Your:an extremely M Skinner . . .Strangely, ...... the. . . . .cichlid ...... authors ...... 3 Wetland and Waterways – Water Spiders in Australia: B Gooley ...... 7 Our next stop is Federation of activeDiscus, Howchap to Carethis For:month P&AI proving ...... have ...... tended ...... to. . . restrict...... them-. . . . .9 When Cichlids Get Sick: R Francis-Floyd ...... 7 that the Editors have been rather selves to the MRIFL publications New Zealand Aquatic Societies in NATURAL Discus, Throwing the: G Padovani ...... 9 answer to the invitation in the busyDisease and – Six getting of the Worst:unheard-of Dr C Andrews lev- . .so . . .we . . . have...... a . . few. . . . magazines...... 11in els of cooperation from a large the cichlid-free basket. These November issue of `NZ Aquarium Elaine Turner Memorial 2000 – Photographic Section Results: (pictorial) ...... 11 WATER CONDITI0NER number of their authors. include … World’. They areTREASURER’S pondering the REPORT Fish Room, Building a: P Gallagher ...... 1 points raised in Kelley Zartman’s Fish Tips From a Second-Year Rookie: R Gomes ...... 9 “If I Had to do it All Over DecemberAgain” in 2000FOR PONDS & AQUARIUMS `Fishtales’ Eastern Districts AS Nov Fishfoods, Unconventional: Dr S J Schiff ...... 1 St Colorado OpeningAS December balance 94 ...... 1064.92 `Fishtales’ Eastern Districts AS Dec Credits ...... 582.00 Fluidised-bed Filters – or How to Build a Compact, Low-Maintenance Fishroom: SCAS Journal. They agree he `TheT Wilkins Shoreline’ ...... Jersey...... Shore...... AS...... Nov...... 3 Expenses ...... 599.72 `Finchat’ Aquarium Society of Victoria Nov raises some excellent points. For the Love of Cichlids: H Staude ...... 11 Closing balance ...... 1047.20 `Sunfish’ Sunshine Coast AS Nov Geophagines: D Hougen ...... 6 Our last stop is Jersey Shore GeophagusThe MRIFL balzanii: list isP Robinsonquite extensive ...... this . . . month:...... 5 AS in answer to the invitation in `All Cichlids’ Michigan CA Oct Geophagus jurupari, Spawning: D Allen ...... 10 the December issue of `The `Cichlidae’ British CA Sept A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE FOR THE GH, KH, pH? What the H… Are You Talking About?: R Dixon ...... 4 Shoreline’. They are intrigued by `Cichlidae’ British CA Nov Peter Robinson’sDISCERNING article on HOBBYIST `CichlidGymnogeophagus Circular’ balzanii – a Treasure New Revisited: South P WalesRobinson CS ...... Nov...... 5 DISCERNING HOBBYIST Home Show 2000: (pictorial) J McCormick & G Rowe ...... 6 Geophagus* African andbalzani Americanfrom Cichlids cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com `DISCUSsions’ Australian Discus Assoc Nov cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com December 1974 `The Cichlid `TheHow to Sifter’ be a Successful Fish Breeder … Yorkshire and Make CGa Fortune (Part II): I Robinson Nov .1 * Selected Tropical and * ImportedA nGoldfish Australian product, Monthly’.* Range They of areDiscus impressed * Aquatic and Plants `BuntbarscheHow to be a Successful Bulletin’ Fish Breeder … American and Make CAa Fortune (Part III): I Robinson Oct .2 tested by the Queensland `Superfish’Hydra: Anon ...... Queensland...... CG...... Oct-Dec...... 4 so* shouldTanks our * Standsmembers * be. Rocks The `RevueIndex to Française TCM, Volume des Cichlidophiles’28: D Hutchins Association...... France ...... Cichlid ...... 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12 ASLamprologus in answer ocellatus: to Pthe Robinson invitation ...... 10 Compiled by Daryl Hutchins inMillenium the Bug,September The (Original): issue Lyrad Snihctuhof ...... 1 `Sunfish’.Multi’s – Neolamprologus Stu lets us multifasciatus:into A Little R Pearce ...... 8 Auction 2000, Fish-Only: (pictorial) M Coleman ...... 5 Oscar-padeNasty Buggers?: J Cousins ...... 3 AuctionRowemin’ 2000: (pictorial) M Coleman ...... 10 NewWe Low-Tech go next Solution: to Anonthe . South...... 5 Rowemin’ Notice of Motion – Rule 19.3 (b) (Committee Constitution):For all your...... signwriting ...... 10 Auction Rules: ...... 9 Australian AS in answer to the BAA “Mess-Ups”: L Haymes ...... 6 invitationRift Lake Cichlids, in the How December to Care For: issue P&AI ...... requirements ...... 10 BAA Name Changes: L Haymes ...... 2 ofRowemin’ `The ‘Round: South G Rowe Australian ...... COMPUTER-CUT ...... SIGNS...... -- . .CAR, . .1-11 Banana Plants (Nymphoides aquatica), Propagation of: D Makorino ...... 3 Aquarist’.Satellite Uncovers In Cichlid Lake Corner,Victoria Pollution: Barry J RoachTRUCK, . . .BOAT . . . . . &. . FACTORY...... SIGNS. . . . .11 Cichwords: S Zwalf ...... 10 Spawning Problems? They May be Due to Technical Difficulties!: D Locey ...... 8 ‘Round Gooley talks about some Factory 1, 11 Swift Way, ‘Round Telmatochromis bifrenatus, Care and Breeding of: T Ranson ...... 8 Cyphotilapia frontosa, Breeding: C Borgese ...... 7 Neotropical favourites in “Big, Bad Dandenong South Cyrtocara moorii Revisited: J McCormick ...... 2 &There’s Beautiful”. Something As Fishy the Going Editor On …:he T Judy . . 9706...... 5916...... 8 Cyrtocara moorii, My Experience With: J McCormick ...... 2 isTubifex required Worms, to Culturing: fill space. G Slusarczuk He fills ...... 4 Daphnia: I McGregor ...... 8 itVegemite with an – theoriginal Magic Plantarticle Food: by D himCrettenden ...... 5 Discus Refuse to Eat “Red Sinking Pellets” (Tetra Bits)?, Do Your: S Zwalf ...... 3 entitledWater Movement “A visit into the the Aquarium: Rift Lakes”. R Brown . . . A. . . Q. . . .U . . . A. . . -. .L . . I. .F . . .E . . . . .5 Discus,My postie Before has You been Buy Your:an extremely M Skinner . . . Strangely,...... the . . . . cichlid...... authors...... 3 Wetland and Waterways – Water Spiders in Australia: B Gooley ...... 7 Our next stop is Federation of Discus,active Howchap to Carethis For:month P&AI proving...... have...... tended...... to. . . .restrict ...... them- . . . .9 When Cichlids Get Sick: R Francis-Floyd ...... 7 that the Editors have been rather selves to the MRIFL publications New Zealand Aquatic Societies in NATURAL Discus, Throwing the: G Padovani ...... 9 answer to the invitation in the Diseasebusy and – Six getting of the Worst: unheard-of Dr C Andrews lev- . . so. . . we. . . .have . . . . . a. . few. . . . .magazines ...... 11 in els of cooperation from a large the cichlid-free basket. These November issue of `NZ Aquarium Elaine Turner Memorial 2000 – Photographic Section Results: (pictorial) ...... 11 WATER CONDITI0NER number of their authors. include … World’. They areTREASURER’S pondering the REPORT Fish Room, Building a: P Gallagher ...... 1 points raised in Kelley Zartman’s Fish Tips From a Second-Year Rookie: R Gomes ...... 9 “If I Had to do it All Over Again”December in 2000FOR PONDS & AQUARIUMS `Fishtales’ Eastern Districts AS Nov Fishfoods, Unconventional: Dr S J Schiff ...... 1 St Colorado OpeningAS December balance 94 ...... 1064.92 `Fishtales’ Eastern Districts AS Dec Credits ...... 582.00 Fluidised-bed Filters – or How to Build a Compact, Low-Maintenance Fishroom: SCAS Journal. They agree he `TheT Wilkins Shoreline’ ...... Jersey ...... Shore ...... AS ...... Nov...... 3 Expenses ...... 599.72 `Finchat’ Aquarium Society of Victoria Nov raises some excellent points. For the Love of Cichlids: H Staude ...... 11 Closing balance ...... 1047.20 `Sunfish’ Sunshine Coast AS Nov Geophagines: D Hougen ...... 6 Our last stop is Jersey Shore GeophagusThe MRIFL balzanii: list Pis Robinsonquite extensive ...... this . . . .month: ...... 5 AS in answer to the invitation in `All Cichlids’ Michigan CA Oct Geophagus jurupari, Spawning: D Allen ...... 10 the December issue of `The `Cichlidae’ British CA Sept A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE FOR THE GH, KH, pH? What the H… Are You Talking About?: R Dixon ...... 4 Shoreline’. They are intrigued by `Cichlidae’ British CA Nov Peter Robinson’sDISCERNING article on HOBBYIST Gymnogeophagus`Cichlid Circular’ balzanii – a Treasure New Revisited: South P WalesRobinson CS ...... Nov...... 5 DISCERNING HOBBYIST Home Show 2000: (pictorial) J McCormick & G Rowe ...... 6 Geophagus* African andbalzani Americanfrom Cichlids cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com `DISCUSsions’ Australian Discus Assoc Nov cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com December 1974 `The Cichlid How`The to Sifter’ be a Successful Fish Breeder … Yorkshire and Make aCG Fortune (Part II): I Robinson Nov .1 * Selected Tropical and * ImportedAn Goldfish Australian product, Monthly’.* Range They of areDiscus impressed * Aquatic and Plants How`Buntbarsche to be a Successful Bulletin’ Fish Breeder … American and Make aCA Fortune (Part III): I Robinson Oct .2 tested by the Queensland Hydra:`Superfish’ Anon ...... Queensland ...... CG ...... Oct-Dec...... 4 so* shouldTanks our * Standsmembers *be. Rocks The Index`Revue to FrançaiseTCM, Volume des Cichlidophiles’28: D Hutchins .Association ...... France...... Cichlid...... Nov...... 1 article* All wasAccessories written by Peter* Frozen 24 and LiveUnive rFoodssity of Technology. Jawlockings:`Revue Française G Rowe des .Cichlidophiles’ ...... Association...... France ...... Cichlid ...... Dec. . . .1-11 years ago and he is still writing Available from: Just`Cichlidae’ a Reminder: Anon ...... Society ...... Associazione ...... Italiana ...... Ciclidofili . . . . Oct...... 9 them. It puts some of us to shame Keeping`Cichlidae’ a Seasonal Fish: M Kelly . . . .Society ...... Associazione ...... Italiana ...... Ciclidofili . . . . Dec...... 1 doesn’tHHI Iit.- -FFIINN AAQQUUBLAAACRRKBIUIRUUN,MM MAROONDAH and `Cichlid Evening Post’ Great Lakes CS Sept MENTONE AQUARIUMS Keeping it Fun: G Gussie ...... 7 Until next flight `Cichlid Evening Post’ Great Lakes CS Nov 257 BLACKBURN RD, SYNDAL 9803 3109 cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com Graham and other good aquarium shops -- -- Keyhole:`Cichlid GEvening Rowe . .Post’ ...... Great ...... Lakes ...... CS ...... 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14 awareness.they are for sale)Cichlids: certainly possessPlacidochromis this ability. phenochilus After all,...... 1” ...... 7.00 cichlidsApistogramma are among agassizii the first“Santarem to Blue” . . . . .Pair ...... 25.00 respondLamprologus when wernerithe author . . . . indi-...... 1”+ ...... 3.00 catesPseudocrenilabrus it is time to eat nicholsiby dropping“Zaire” ...... 1” ...... 5.00 flakeSchwetzochromis food into their tanks.stormsi This . . is...... 1” ...... 5.00 butOtopharynx one small tetraspilus sample of . .cichlid ...... 1.5-2” . . . . .3.00 intelligence.Pseudotropheus demasoni ...... 1.5”+ ...... 3.00 LetCallochromis us examine stappersi further; . among...... 2” ...... 6.00 myAulonocara cichlid populations hueseri “Midnight” is a group ...... 2” ...... 5.00 of Aulonocarafour Petenia stuartgranti splendida“Mdoka, Red flametail” ...... 2” ...... 8.00 BayThat Snooks. should Ibe got enough five ofto whetthem the appetite. fromTill anext friend, time, two of which have Graham survived despite my lack of prop- er care. Two others came from a local pet store. The store-bought Aggression JAWLOCKINJAWLOCKINThe PhilosophyGSGS and fish ate onlyMALVERN live goldfish; the oth- Aggression is the ability to use ers ate primarily Trout pellets. violence or the threat of violence, AQUARIUMS & PET SUPPLIES What has transpired between the to get what an organism needs to TheNature Australian Discus Association of cichlidsGrange. Contact John on 00 11 1 330 fish is that the store fish have survive. The degree and nature of IMPORTERS OF TROPICALS AND GOLDFISH has moved its Discus show to March. 452 9027 for more details. taught the other two to eat gold- aggression varies from species to Ring Tony on 02 6361 9067 for more fish while the other two have While you are in the area, you TANKS MADEspecies. TO ORDERIn general, large species details.By David Locey taught the store fish to eat Trout tend to be more aggressive than could stay on for the Greater Akron FULL RANGE OF PET ACCESSORIES The Catfish Study Group (UK) AS Spring Auction on March 4. Bud pellets. Now, they eat primarily smaller ones; but, there are Convention will be held on February on 00 11 1 330 848 3856 will be only Trout pelletsEXTENSIVE with twice-weekly RANGE OFexceptions “BETTACARE” – smaller PRODUCTS Neetroplus popularity as aquarium residents, salvini 18C entralat Lowton. American Contact cichlids Phil on are00 too happy to fill you in. goldfish feeding whenOPEN they 6 DAYS are – CLOSEDnematopus WEDNESDAY and Amphilophus along with their adaptability. 1144unique 1302 fish. 880512 While for they more come details. in a not spawning. are more aggressive than However,You may alsothere be are able other to take factors in the varietyIf you ofcan’t shapes, wait until sizes May and to hearcol- Who says54-56 fish are Glenferrie dumb? Not Road,larger Paratheraps Malvern synspillus -- 9509and 1141 Greaterthat affect Pittsburgh their popularity. AS Spring AuctionThese Adoration, Konings they speak. also (Morehave detailssome thisPresent author! your current VCS Membership CardParatheraps and receive a 10% melanurum discount. . oninclude March the 11. increasedWalter on 00availability 11 1 724 whenqualities they that become are available)found in thenfew 449and 9651lower is costyour sourceof larger of informa-aquari- youother could fish attendand manythe Brooklyn higher ASlife tion.ums (150 litres and above) and meetingforms. Ratheron March than 9. Contact scatter Buddy their Living Picture Aquarium theCall availability Ken on 00 11of 1 newer,440 942 more3779 Living Picture Aquarium oneggs 00 randomly11 1 732 and988 then9043 leave for more the ifnumerous you wish to includesmall thecichlids Great Lakeslike information.spawning area, as do many * Expert advice

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16 basicPreviously purposes. The first is ...to associated at a with VCSboredom by largeMeeting YumAll Yum! Aquarium ! &it eliminates Pet theSupplies vast majority of P/L secure a breeding site by a individual rogue male predators, (Cichlidarium)Central American cichlids from mature male for the female to lay like Parachromis dovii. While Most cichlids look at a beautiful- consideration. Among the ly planted8 Dunoon tank full Court, of Mulgrave,gorgeous, Victoria 3170 (off Police Rd) Theher Decembereggs securely 2000 meeting and openedundis- at 8.21such pm behavior with the President can be inquite the chair. dis- CichlasomaWe specialise group,in only the turbed. The other reason is to turbing to some aquarists who green foliage as being a self- Thorichthys species do not He welcomed all. Everyone present had received the magazine. Apologies CICHLIDS, NATIVES, KILLIFISH, MARINES weresecure received enough from food Aussie to Magnussen,survive. spendScott Haymes, hours arranging Kevin Archibald the gravel and service salad bar. They are not anddestroy all other plants. rare species. The Panamanian The key is survival. Cichlid in their tanks only to see their pet bashful about taking second help- Blue Acaras probably do not Stuart Gray for lateness. EVERYTHING FOR THE AQUARIUM aggression is a survival mecha- cichlids spitefully re-arrange all ings! Needless to say, it is not too since their South American rela- Minutes of the November Meeting were accepted as read on a motion moved nism. the gravel, it can be controlled by long before that once fully plantedPhone:tives (03) do not; 9546 however, 1025 this author by Peter Robinson and seconded by Granvilleplacing Lawrence. large heavy There rocks was inno areas busi- has no practical experience with nessOne arising. good The example Treasurer’s of aggres- Report was tabled. tank is a desert wasteland.Mon-Sat Why? 9am-7pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Closed Wed. sion is the ability of the “Neet”; where digging is not welcome. Present yourthese current fish VCS upon Membership which toCard base an NeetroplusCorrespondence: nematopusDepartment, to kill of Justice Form Two basic thoughts come to andopinion. receive a 10% discount. Antonio ParkOf PS course, Hall confirmationthere is another larger Parachromis managuensis mind here. The predator views a Manarkoption: The Bill totally bare-bottom There is a third option; putting who threaten their spawning groveVictoria’s of plants as First being aand place Original Cichlid Centre This was received on a motion moved by tank.Granville While Lawrence it is easier and seconded to clean, by it where his/her prey can hide. rooted plants in clay pots with soil Petergrounds. Robinson. The male will keep the and putting rocks over them to Jaguar cichlid busy while the is totally unnatural since it Simply put, to destroy the hideout A short break was then called before thedeprives Annual Generalthese fish Meeting of what started they at is to flush the prey out into the anchor them. This option may female rams its swim bladder. work for a while, but these fish will 8.46 pm. enjoy most. Some aquarists com- open for a speedy capture. The Scratchnicaraguensis one Jaguar cichlid! Even MelbourneMelbourne discoverReptileReptile a solution. Either WarehouseWarehouse they At 9.48 pm the Annual General Meetingpromise concluded by and putting the General a thin, Meeting one- herbivore views the grove of betterheterodon is how Hypsophrys will dump the pot over or nip the recommenced. green foliage as being food; as outcompete the centimetre layer of gravel on the 259 Plenty Road,plant off at the base. Not even “Neet.”Sebastian The Zwalf“Neet” announced can easily the beat Wardleystank Table bottom Show with results. no undergravel meals in the wild are few and far between, he/she will gorge him- Java Moss or Java Fern is theThe nicaraguensis Breeders Achievement to the bestAwardsfiltration. Chairman This presented way, the First-Bred fish can Preston exempt from this type of attack. caves. So, what nicaraguensis self/herself until stuffed. Certificates to John Reeves for breeding Aulonocaradig while brevinidismaking upkeepand Otopharynx easier Melbourne Vic 3072 does is andto foster-parentMaurice Breward more for breedingfor the Paracyprichromis aquarist. nigripinnis. So what is the solution to this The best option is to use plastic Parachromis dovii fry. P. dovii, the It was announced that the society had recently purchased a laminator and problem? There are two Ph/fax:obvious plants. They are durable, afford- Wolf cichlid, prey on the “Neets” Whether you choose to use was offering to laminate items for members. See Daryl Hutchins and organise solutions. The first one is to use able, attractive and mostly cichlid- leaving the nicaraguensis with a price. some gravel without an under- plastic plants rather(03) than 9480 real 2622proof. more caves for gravel filter or a lot of gravel with What’s New? A new book, `South American Eartheaters’. ones. Most of them look real spawning. Who said an undergravel filter, use heavy enough to even fool the cichlids A Blessing or A Curse? fishQuestion are dumb? about Theymoving AGM to February? Think about it. rocks to anchor plants to the bot- themselves. Some cichlids think While cichlid matings are not as certainlyDoor prizes know of whenWardleys food, courtesytom of of TFHthe tank.Australia, were won by the plants are so real that they try to be aggressive. rare as are those other species Anthony Caiolfa, Anthony Zambory, John Reeves, Anna Zambory, Phillip to eat them! As funnyTHE as this may NEXT Russell, Helen Carbone and Stuart Gray. like large characins within the Dirt Devils? sound, this behavior can lead to confines of an aquarium, they are Phillip Russell won the large hamper, Ben Carbone won the middle one and serious problemsGENERGENER if a part of the AATTIONION

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As well as being intel- cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com Vicki Clarkson won the Third hamper. plant gets lodged in the cichlid’s ligent and aggressive, IN FISH FOOD HWhy?AS Simply ARR put,IV aE cichlidD! mating Next meeting is on February 9 at Antonio Park Primary School. Next com- throat! As a first aid measure, try cichlids tend to be earth- involves every fish and resident in mitteemovers meeting par excellence.is at John McCormick’s in mid-January. EDAS is next Friday. scaring the fish to cause it to dis- Phillip Russell showed a tank glass cleaner he found at a Hawthorn cleaning gorge the Introducingplastic plant piece. Ocean After the Star tank. International Some, like the cichlid From the smallest to the pair involved, are direct partici- shoplargest, for $10they and can replacement move blades are $1. Phillip Russell suggested as a doing this, removeinnovative the plant fromCichlid and Spirulina social outing, a progressive dinner from one show tank to another. Difficult to pants; others, like the other inhab- a prodigious amount the aquariumfloating/sinking to discourage fur- pellets – as well as the converse at Annual Dinner. May be more chance to converse at a Progressive itants, are unwilling witnesses. of aquarium gravel. ther grazing attempts. Dinner. best flake food available. Most often, this type The other solution is to keep Simply put, a cichlid mating is a ofMerry behavior Christmas is asso- and a safe New Year to all. All assembled were invited to only cichlids, which do not con- blessing to the pair involved and a cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com supperciated at 10.12with pm.pre- sume greenASK plants.AT YOUR The major FAVORITEcurse to every RETAILER fish not involved ------|directly.| Once| |a cichlid| | pair| Conclusion| | 19 3

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18 mates, their aggressive behavior eeddBAAiittoo rrReportiiaall 2000 Central American cichlids seems to increase in intensity belong to a large family of tropical even more. It is not as if these We had 18 spawning registration Remember, fellow cichlid-keep- fish whose wide variety of behav- [email protected] Cichlidother fishScene have not been warned.1 Meeting Map 10-11 forms lodged in 2000. ers, that the BAA is very worth- ioral traits makes them among the Phone: 9872-3225 Fax: 9872-6910 (24 hours) Cichlid pairs spend weeks in while as it helps us to keep track most popular of aquarium fish. Three first-spawning certificates Editorialcourting and nest building. 3 Rowemin’ ‘Round 12-13 of what fish are being kept and They are intelligent, aggressive, were awarded at the December spawned.that is needed This ishelps a few in storiesproducing to What probably has happened determined excavators who meeting. There were also two Notice of Motion -- Rule 6.1 3 This magazine, in case you thego with`Cichlid them. Register’ Jurupari, and Devils, keeping is that either the warnings were Thedestroy Philosophy live plants. and NatureThey are also other first-spawning awards that failed to notice, is the first edition speciesUarus, doviis, being frontosa, bred and burtoni, main- not heeded or could not be attractively colored fish, which were declined by the member and of Cichlids 14-18 of Volume 30. Yes campers, that tainedLionheads in the and hobby. Blue-eyes are a Minutesescaped. of PreviousSimply put,Meeting vulnerable4 adapt readily to aquarium condi- five that were not awarded due to latemeans lodgement. this is our (Members 30th year andwish- few that spring to mind for which fish were not or could not be BAAtions, Report breeding regularly and eat-19 2002 (April if you want to get weSo can get supply those newfish spawningphotos. So and Jawlockingsmoved to new quarters in time.6-7 ing most any prepared food. ing to claim a first spawning must register the births. lodgetechnical) their is form the 30thwithin Anniversary 120 days get onto that article now. We’ll Often, some that get too curious All of this makes one wonder of this society. You know how of the spawning.) make you famous!Peter Robinson Indexpay withto TCM their -- Volume lives; 29others may8-9 Member’s Ads 19 kinky I am about such things, who really owns who. Do we own Speaking (writing?) of pictures -- only get nipped or forced to stay why don’t you try to come up the fish because we provide for its another way you could help with Treasurer’saway through Report intimidation. They9 Wardleyneeds? Table Or, Showdo Calendarthey own 20us with an appropriate way to mark are the lucky few. the occasion. content here is to snap pictures because their charming nature | W | A | N |ofT your| fishE spawning.| D | Shots of Despite all the risk, a cichlid forces us humans to cater to their One way to make a mark that the spawning area and fish are mating is special. The amount of needs in order to keep them would Pre-lovedbe really, really goodcolor is for computernot as difficult monitor as “portraits” of happy? Perhaps, we will never preparation in courting, nest con- you toTo write be used an article in setting for thisup a transportableindividual computer fish -- give system it a shot. for Aims of the Society: have an answer to this question. magazine. Another year, original struction, egg production, brood Guest Editors, presentations and Aauctions German -- organisation, the computer Zoo has Does it really matter? Perhaps article wise, like 2000 would be care,The Victorian and Cichlidbrood Society defense was formed byis cichlidophiles in March 1972 thus becoming the been acquired -- 9872 3225 [email protected], has sent a CD of their first specialist aquarist group in the State of Victoria.not! Its main aims are: simply too depressing. Volume incredible for a fish their size. “Olympic Games for Discusfish” 29 simply did not contain enough Each1. To promotefry that the keepingresults of cichlids;is meticu- Literature Cited: Snapshots of Tanks/Fishin Duisburg. TheHouses Discus are original material and I would not lously2. To gain tended and disseminate and knowledgedefended. of cichlids,Leibel, their habits Dr. andWayne attributes S., Cichlidsthrough the of use the Happy snaps of Home Tanks ormagnificent. Fish Houses, Those preferably Germans like to see that happen again. Beingof slides, able films, to books,witness lectures, such practical an demonstrations,Americas, local Bowtieand overseas Press, magazines, Fancy including the proud owner wouldreally be appreciated know how tofor put a series on a fish eventarticles never by members should and discussions lose withits fellowpublications, members or experts Inc. Missionin the field; Viejo, CA A coupleaimed of new at personalisingnames will be this magazineshow. They a little could more not -- fit Ed all. the appeal. 92690-0050, 1995, Page 45. t 3. To assist, in any way possible, the establishment and/or maintenance of approved public popping up as picture bylines entries in -- I am sure that aquaria; due to the donation of new Granville is worried about having 4. To be involved in the education of the general public with regard to the benefits of picture collections -- but there is the same problem with this fishkeeping (particularly cichlids), and the potentially harmful effects of animal always room for more. Now all year’s table shows. mismanagement;ECLIPSEECLIPSE PETPET REGENCY AQUARIUM 5. To promote fellowship between members; cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com 6. To further&& the conservation AA ofQU QUspecies and theirARIUMARIUM natural habitats; NOTICE488 Dorset OF Road, MOTION Croydon 4 Buckley Street, Noble Park At a Special General Meeting convened during the 7. To further the identification, distribution, breeding, maintenance and enjoyment of species Expert advice given on a wide range of products to in the Family Cichlidae. March 2001 General Meeting it shall be moved that TROPICAL/COLDWATER FISH keep your aquarium attractive and healthy. AQUATIC PLANTS & ACCESSORIES Rule 6 (Annual General Meetings) Clause 6.1 be FULL RANGE OF PET SUPPLIES Extensiveamended range of to fish read: and plants. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed herein are All correspondence to: those of the authors, and are not necessarily THE SECRETARY “6.1 The Society97 shall,23 1in2 February02 each year, those of the Editor of TCM or the9 committee574 1VICTORIAN771 CICHLID SOCIETY INC convene an Annual General Meeting of its of the Victorian Cichlid Society Inc. You are c/- 23 Mangana Drive, Mulgrave, Victoria, encouragedPresent to write your to, currentor e-mail VCS the Editor Membership on Card and receiveAustralia a 10% 3170 discount. Presentmembers.” your current VCS Membership Card and receive a 10% discount. cichlids.web.com cichlids.web.com any subject raised herein. Fax 9560-7472. 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