108 Years of Educating Aquarists BAS

BULLETINBrooklyn Aquarium Society Monthly Online Newsletter VOL. 22 April 2019 No 4

FRIDAY,The Brooklyn APRIL Aquarium 12 Society @ 7:30 Presents PM

RalphOwner of Pacific AquariumChi The Thriving Aquarium Retail Still Lives

AUCTION AFTERFree Parking THE • Free SPEAKER Refreshments FEATURES: Marine Fish, Aqua-cultured Corals, Freshwater Fish, Plants & Dry Goods Auction At New York Aquarium, Education Hall, Surf Ave. & West 8th St., Bklyn, NY $5 Donation for non-members. Good towards membership that night only. Held the 2nd Friday of each month @ 7:30PM except July & August For Information Visit WWW.BROOKLYNAQUARIUMSOCIETY.ORG. Or Call BAS 24 Hr. Calendar of Events Hotline (718) 837-4455 1

108 Years of Educating Aquarists The President’s Message

he cold weather Remember, we can always use help. did not keep If anyone wants to help out in any way, Tour members please let us know. See me personally or from gathering to any officer or board member.If anyone has hear of any topics they want to hear expert speakers the SteinhartRichard AquariumRoss on, or any specific speaker, please tell us speak. Richard’s topic that also. for the evening was We would like to thank our members and our sponsors for their constant “Coral Spawning. This is and generous donations that keep us going. Richard’sSecore” second talk Anyone who has any aquatic items, supplies at BAS and it was captivating. Richard or equipment, and that would include spoke on coral spawning, and the work theyhealthy livestock of fish, corals or plants, are doing at the Steinhart Aquarium. we always welcome the donation. Next month, our guest speaker will be , owner of . BAS is looking to rent a street level Ralph hasChi a very nice Pacificstore on Aquarium Delancey garage for our BAS equipment and sup- Street, in lower Manhattan. He has a great plies. If you have one or know of one staff of knowledgeable and caring pleaseFor let informationus know. on upcoming professionals. speakers or to leave a message for us please call our We will also. have a 50/50 on do- and visit our updatedBAS Hotline website at 718-837-4455at nated livestock When you bring in your donations please let us know if WWW.BROOKLYNAQUARIUMSOCI- you are participating in the 50/50 or if ETY.ORG.On a more personal note – any it’s a straight donation. This is limited to member who wants to attend a Board livestock (fish, corals, plants) only with a meeting, held at Education Hall, NY 10 bag limit. There will be no reserve Aquarium, on the first Friday of the pricing on aquatic donations at our auc- month, September through June, please tions.Please refrain from selling or pur- notify me at 347-277-4793. chasing any items from individuals on site Thanks and see you next month. at the aquarium, it is strictly prohibited. Doors open at 7:30, and of there is free parking and refreshments. Steven We have new BAS shirts and BAS Steven Matassa, hats, hurry and get yours while supplies President last. 2 This Month’s Speaker

, was born While on his educational journey a great job inChi Hong "Ralph" Kong Cho in 1973 but opportunity presented itself and Chi now has the grew up in New York City. He pleasure of running the operation of Pacific Aquarium. became an American citizen in After a decade Pacific Aquarium & Pet has 1980, which, coincidently, was blossomed into a full aquatic aquarium store and the same year Pacific Aquarium today is known as Pacific Aquarium, NYC. & Pet opened its doors as a Today, Chi feels lucky to run and operate a local pet shop on Delancey truly thriving specialty aquarium store in the heart Street, in New York City. of downtown New York City. Some even call him As he grew he realized a leader in the independent tropical fish store. that he wanted to do something Chi gives credit to his team of hardworking that made him happy and inspired him... and and knowledgeable workers. He saw his team that was discovering the aquarium hobby and grow their creativity and passion, which inspired fish keeping. him to continue and explore new ideas and in- Chi worked as a volunteer novative methods to further the at Pacific Aquarium & Pet, near aquatic industry. where he lived. He was eager to Chi will also bring gifts and explore and learn more about donations for the auction to aquarium fish and his passion make this event more fun and for fish keeping escalated. He enjoyable for all. learned about aquarium maintenance and how to care for This is an event you different species of tropical fish, must attend! lighting, filtration and more.

DIRECTIONS TO THE NY AQUARIUM : Take Belt Parkway to Ocean Parkway South (Exit 7S). Take Ocean Parkway approx. 1/2 mile.Directions The New by Car York Aquarium will be on your left. : Take either the Q or F trains to West 8th St., NY Aquarium Station. . Directions by Subway Follow signs to NY Aquarium 3 Brooklyn Aquarium Society CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2019

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APR 12 Ralph Chi [Pacific Aquarium] - The Thriving Aquarium Retail Still Lives ~ Followed by an auction of marine fish, aqua-culturedcorals,freshwaterfish, plants & dry goods. Freshwater fish, plants, marine fish, aqua-culturedcorals & dry MAY 10 Giant Spring Auction ~ goods, including a brand new55-gallon tank & stand. JUN 14 Cameron Provost [House of Fins]-Rare Marine Fish in the Aquarium ~ Followed by an auction of marine fish, aqua-culturedcorals,freshwaterfish, plants Hobby & dry goods.

NO MEETINGS JULY & AUGUST SEPT 13 Tullio DelAquella ~ The Fact’s of Light: A Scientific Approach to Comparing Followed by an auction of marine fish, aqua-cultured Light Sources for Aquarium Use ~ corals, freshwater fish, plants & dry goods. Freshwater fish, plants, marine fish, aqua-culturedcorals & dry OCT 11 Giant Fall Auction ~ goods, including a brand new55-gallon tank & stand. Followed by an auction of NOV 8 Lou Ekus [Tropc Marin] - Reef Chemistry Made Easy ~ marine fish, aqua-cultured corals, freshwater fish, plants & dry goods. • BAS awards presentations. DEC 13 Holiday Party ~Members, Their Families & Friends

All BAS meetings begin at 7:30pm. No members, otherThe thaneditor thosetakes full donating responsibility their for help misspellings setting andup orpunctuation items for errors the. auction, will be allowed in before that time. 4 Regional Society Events

CHECK ALL TIMES AND DATES BEFORE ATTENDING If listed TBA(TO BEANNOUNCED), the Society has not gotten a speaker or has not updated their calendar of events. Before attending a meeting please check their web site for more information.

FRIDAY MARCH 1 - LONG ISLAND REEF ASSOCIATION - FRIDAY MARCH 15 - LONG ISLAND AS • FRED FERACO- BUILDING THE LAB • JUNGLE BOB - REPTILES Meets the 1st Friday of the month @ 8:00 pm at Acan Lighting, 75 Austin Meets the 3rd Friday of the month at SUNY Stony Brook's Maritime Blvd, Commack, NY 11725. Science area, Room 120 in Endeavor Hall (After you enter building, Info: take hallway on the right. Room 120 is first room on the left) on the http://www.LongIslandReef.org State University at Stony Brook Campus, Stony Brook, NY 11794. Doors TUESDAY MARCH 5 - PIONEER VALLEY AS open @ 7:30 pm, meeting starts @ 8:00pm. Speakers, auctions, refresh- • TBA ments, free parking. Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at The First Congregational Info: Church, 20 Lathrop St, West Springfield, MA @ 7:00 pm. Free parking in www.liasonline.org lot. Public welcome. Info: or SATURDAY MARCH 16 - NORTH JERSEY AS Jacob Guinasso, [email protected] Martha Morris, [email protected]. pvas.net • BRIAN ZIMMERMAN - NATIVE FISH HUSBANDRY Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month 12:30 pm sharp at the Clark Pub- WEDNESDAY MARCH 6 - GREATER CITY AS lic Library Union County just off the Parkway at exit 135. NJAS one of • GARY LANGE - CRUISING PAPUA - FOLLOWING NEW the largest and most well respected aquarium clubs in North America. ROADS AND EXPLORING “THE BIRD’S HEAD” Since 1953, NJAS has provided a friendly outlet for the exchange of Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month @ 7:30 pm at the Queens Botanical aquarium-related ideas and information and recognizes the accom- Garden, except for January and February. The public is welcome. Speakers, plishments of local hobbyists. publication, bowl show, raffles, door prizes, refreshments, plant Info: www.njas.net/ and fish auctions. Info: at: i or THURSDAY MARCH 21 - NORWALK AS orClaudia Dickinson [email protected] (631)-668- 5125, www.greatercity.org • MARTHA MORRIS - KEEPING AND BREEDING DISCUS Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month @ 8:00 pm at Earthplace, The Nature THURSDAY MARCH 7 - BUCKS COUNTY AS Discovery Center, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT. Open to public. • GARY LANGE - TOPIC TBA Info: Meets the 1st Thursday of the month except August. Meetings start @ Norwalkas.org 7:30pm doors open @ 7:00 pm, at the Churchville Nature Center, 501, Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA. Annual membership is $20 for sin- FRIDAY MARCH 22 - DANBURY AREA AS gle membership, and $10 for each additional family member who • CHERI TENAGLIA - WILD TYPES & FANCY GUPPIES wishes to have voting privileges and the ability to participate in the Meets the 4th Friday of the month @ 7:30 pm at Laura Sprain BAP program. Info: bcasonline.com Memorial Cornerstone park, 1 Fair St. Carmel, NY 10512. Info: or or Rich MONDAY MARCH 11 - JERSEY SHORE AS Litsky (845). 228-0372 Joe Masi (845)-896-4793 daas@northeast- • DR. PAUL LOISELLE - FISH CONSERVATION council Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at the South Wall Fire Rescue Co., TUESDAY MARCH 26 - GREATER HARTFORD AS 2605 Atlantic Ave., Manasquan, NJ. @ 7:30 pm. Speakers, auction rare & • TBA exotic fish, aquatic plants, door prizes. Meets 4th Tuesday of the month @ 7:00 pm at the Lutz Children’s Mu- Info: ; or ( or seum, 247 S. Main St., Manchester, CT. www.jerseyshoreAS.org 732)-859-5595 [email protected] Info: ( 860)-643-0949 TUESDAY MARCH 12 - NASSAU COUNTY AS • ANNUAL TROPICAL FISH & DRY GOODS SPRING AUCTION Usually meets the 2nd Tuesday. of the month at Molloy College., 1000 TUESDAY MARCH 26 - BIG APPLE GUPPY CLUB Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre NY @ 8:00 pm. General meetings • TBA Meets: the last Tuesday each month (except Jan, Feb, July, and August) open to the public. Guest speakers, fish related events, raffles, mini-auction. @ 7:30 to 10:00 pm. Alley Pond Environmental Ctr., 228-06 Northern Info: or at or Mike Foran (516)-798-6766, [email protected] Blvd., Queens, NY. Info: or Donald Curtin (718) 631-0538 twindon1 http://ncasweb.org/directions.php. @aol.com THURSDAY MARCH 14- TROPICAL FISH CLUB OF BURLINGTON • TOM GRADY - KILLIFISH WEDNESDAY MARCH 27-METROPOLITAN AREA KILLIFISH Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at the VFW Hall, 73 Pearl St., ASSOC. • TBA Essex Junction, VT. Meetings start @ 6:30 pm. Door prizes, bowl show Meets 4th Wednesday of the month @ 8:00 pm at the Meadowlands Envi- (warmer months), monthly auction, fish discussions and a good time! ronmental Center, Lyndhurst, NJ. Speaker and auction of fish eggs, New members are welcome! Info: at David Banks plants and dry goods. Refreshments served. Info: [email protected] or www.tfcb.org [email protected] 5 Coming Events 2019 EXHIBITIONS, AUCTIONS & CONVENTIONS 2019

APRIL 12- 14 - NORTHEAST COUNCIL held at the 44thANNUAL CONVENTION JUNE 7 - 9 - THE TROPICAL FISH CLUB OF Red Lion Hotel, 100 Berlin Rd, Cromwell, Held BURLINGTON CELEBRATES 30 YEARS. CT 06416. One of the country’s premier at the Holiday Inn, South Burlington, VT. Seminars tropical fish hobby event, with an & speakers: , Hans Georg Evers, Steve Lundblad all-star speaker line-up: and others. Also includes a tour of Vermont Eric Bodrock, Microbreweries, dinner cruise on Lake Champlain, Ken Boorman, Rosario LaCourt, and more Friday night social pizza party...plus Sunday Dr. Paul Loiselle, Regina Spotti speakers to be scheduled. The exciting Auction,raffles, vendors, and more. schedule includes: Fish shows •Nano tank contest •Photo contest For info: Visit www.thcb.org •Vendor hall •Trade displays •Club swap meet •Silent auctions •Live Auc- JUNE 20-21-22-23 - INTERNATIONAL BETTA CONGRESS SHOW & ANNUAL tions •Symposia •Hospitality suite and held at the Atrium Hotel & suites, MEETING Awards banquet. 4600 W. Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75026. Event : Bettas, Club Meetings, For info: www.northeastcouncil.org Categories Conference, Exhibition, Fish Shows, Freshwater Tropical Fish. APRIL 27 - CENTRAL NEW YORK AQUARIUM SOCIETY held at the Transfiguration 41ST ANNUAL FISH AUCTION Church, 740 Teall Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206. Registration For info: http:/www.ibcbettas.org/ from 10 am to 11 am. Cash only unless you are a CNYAS JULY 18 - 22 - NEW ENGLAND CICHLID ASSOCIATION. member held at the Red Lion Hotel, 100 ACA CONVENTION Berlin Road, Cromwell CT. Event Categories: Aquarium For info: e-mail [email protected] or visit their website supplies and equipment, Auctions, Cichlids, Conventions, WWW.CNYAS.ORG Exhibition, Fish and aquatic plants, Fish Shows, Freshwater, Raffles, Speakers, Trade Show, Tropical Fish, Vendors MAY 11 - BUCKS COUNTY AQUARIUM SOCIETY held at Churchville Nature ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville/Southhampton, For info: www.necichilds.org/cich-toberfest-2017#! PA 18966. Buck-A Bage split. Fish, Inverts, Plants - The club get $100 you get the rest. Auction features dry goods AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 1 - MARINE AQUARIUM CONFERENCE OF NORTH AMERICA 2019 and livestock donations from manufactures andclocal held at the Walt Disney World Swan & Resort, [MACNA] fish stores. Registration 8:30 - 10:30 am Auction starts at Florida. The Conference Tickets include: 3-day access 11.00 am Refreshments avaliable. to the Exhibit Floor, Speaker Access, Workshop Access, Meet-up Access, Friday Night Reception, and Saturday For info:bcasonline.com Night Banquet Tickets start at just $139 (chicken/vegetarian) and $154 (beef). This early bird pricing will not be MAY 19 - SOUTH JERSEY GUPPY GROUP ALL held at the Griggstown Fire House, available for long, so book early! Our #MACNA2019 rates SPECIES AUCTION 1037 Canal Rd, Griggstown, NY 08540 include the resortfee and start at $175 per night, so don't believe the prices you see on the internet which will charge you more at checkout. All reservations for rooms MAY 23-24-25-26 - AMERICAN LIVEBEARER held at the through MACNA.org are held with your credit card, but ASSOCIATION 2019 CONVENTION Crowne Plaza, [Louisville Airport] 803 Phillips Lane, the deposits are not charged until August 1, 2019. Louisville, KY. Auctions, Conven- Event Categories: tions, Fish and aquatic plants, Freshwater, Livebearers, For info: macnaconfernce.org Speakers, Trade Show, Tropical Fish, Vendors. Hosted by Louisville Tropical Fish Fanciers. For info: http: Itff.net/ 6 News & Notes By Alex Costello - Patch Staff | Jan 30, 2019 12:31 pm ET Reprinted from Patch

Petland Discounts Closing All Stores, Including 8 On Long Island All of the company's locations are closing following the death of its owner.

Petland Discounts, the Tri-State area pet supply company, is closing all of its stores in New York, including eight on Long Island. The closing comes after the death of the company's sole owner, Neil Padron, to bladder cancer earlier this month, according to Pet Product News. Padron was 74. The company had 69 locations across New York, and all of them are expected to close by April 18, according to filings with the state Labor Department. The closures will leave 367 people across the state without jobs. The first Petland Discounts store opened in Glen Oaks in 1965, according to Pet Product News, and grew to more than 100 stores across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Petland has Long Island locations in Hewlett, Medford, Oceanside, Glen Cove, Port Washington and Elmont, along with warehouses in Brentwood.

has been a stanch supporter of the BrooklynPetland Discounts Aquarium Society and the aquarium hobby in general. We are all saddened to see this venerable company shutting its doors. Petland Discounts wil be sorely missed by all hobbyists. Thank you for your past support. The Offices and Board of the Brooklyn Aquarium Society 7 News & Notes LiveAquaria is taking over Dr. Foster and Smith. 8 News & Notes

HELP US UPDATE OUR ARCHIVES We need someone who can edit the videos we make at our speaker events and upload them to our account on Vimeo. Please contact Joe at (917) 922-5108. We have an archive of our guest speaker videos from as far back as 1995. We make these videos so that members who could not attend the meeting or wish to refresh their aquatic skills can watch and learn from the speaker’s topic. Our mission since 1911 is Educating Aquarists!

BAS MEMBERS CAN BUY & SELL ON THE BAS FORUM Any BAS member can place a free ad to sell or to buy any fish type item. The item to sell or buy is to be entered into the BAS Forum which is located on our BAS website: http://WWW.BrooklynAquariumSociety.org. The Forum entry point is located on the top right side of our websites main page. . is a non-profit organization 501(C) (3) for people interested in the aquarium hobby andThe theBrooklyn study ofAquarium aquatic life. Society The Society Inc meets the 2nd Friday of each month except July and August at the Educational Hall of the NY Aquarium at Coney Island, Surf Ave. at West 8th St., at 7:30 PM. Meetings are open to visitors. Member- ship is $25 per year family, $20 individual, $15 for students under 18. Send inquires or membership checks to Brooklyn Aquarium Society, c/o Membership Chairperson, P.O. Box 290610, Brooklyn, NY 11229-0011. 9 News & Notes

OCEAN WONDERS AT THE NY AQUARIUM Over 115 marine species, 18 different Sometimes tunnel vision is a kinds of sharks and rays, an good thing. Like when it puts SHARKS unforgettable experience. The CORAL REEFS you smack dab in the middle of Donald Zucker and Barbara Hrbek Zucker Ocean this colorful coral reef, surrounded by blacktip reef Wonders: Sharks! the exhibit brings some of the sharks, butterflyfish, and zebra sharks swimming most misunderstood animals out of the depths above you. and nose-to-nose with you! DAILY SCHEDULE 10:00 AM - Aquarium Opens 1:00 PM - Aquatheater Show 15 minutes 4:00 PM - Penguin Feeding 15 minutes 10:30 AM - Penguin Feeding 15 minutes 1:30 PM - Otter Feeding 15 minutes 4:00 PM - Last Entry 11:00 AM - Aquatheater Show 15 minutes 2:45 PM - Harbor Seal Feeding 15 minutes 5:00 PM - Aquarium Closes 11:30 AM - Sea Lion Feeding 15 minutes 3:00 PM - Sea Lion Feeding 15 minutes 11:45 AM - Harbor Seal Feeding 15 minutes 3:15 PM - Aquatheater Show 15 minutes 10 News & Notes

MarineAnd Reef.com - Newsletter #226 February 8th, 2019

Choosing the Best Aquarium Substrate

quariums need substrate to create a completely cover themselves. If you don’t have natural looking environment and to burrowing fish, only use enough substrate to allow plants, corals, and some fish a cover the glass. Any more is a waste. placeA to bury into, live and grow. Here is a guide for picking the best substrate for the four popular Freshwater Planted Aquariums aquarium types Substrate is very important in planted aquari- . ums. Water plants use substrate like land plants Freshwater Fish Only Aquariums use soil. Plants generally prefer a finer substrate Freshwater fish only tanks mainly use substrate that their roots can easily grow into. Plants also for aesthetics, but some like a nutrient rich sub- fish such as loaches and strate with fertilizer for eels like substrate to bur- their roots and a deep row into. If you have substrate so their roots burrowing fish many of have room to grow. Our them will prefer a favorite planted aquar- smooth fine substrate ium substrates are the that won’t scratch their different varieties of skin. If you don’t have Seachem Flourite. burrowing fish, a larger As a cost saving meas- grained substrate is eas- ure, some aquarists will ier to clean because fine use a fine sand rather substrate can easily be than a soil substrate. If sucked out with a gravel this is the case you can vac while cleaning. If use Flourish Tabs to add you have burrowing fish, fertilizer for the plant’s provide enough sub- roots. strate so the fish can 11 News & Notes

Saltwater Fish Only Aquariums anemones, and certain corals all need substrate to Substrate in saltwater fish only aquariums is very live. All of these animals will prefer a fine sub- similar to substrate in freshwater fish only aquar- strate like the CaribSea Seafloor Special Grade iums. Some fish like wrasses and gobies burry in Reef Sand. substrate, but the substrate is mostly for aesthet- Unfortunately picking a substrate isn’t this sim- ics. If you are keeping burrowing fish, it is best to ple because many corals such as Acropora and have a sand bed made of fine sand deep enough Montipora species do best with extremely high for the fish to cover themselves. A major differ- water flow. Fine sand is easily blown around into ence is that with saltwater you should use an sand storms and because of this a coarse sub- aragonite or calcium based substrate that helps to strate or even no substrate can be preferable. The buffer the pH of the aquarium. We recommend disadvantage of this is most people will find it ex- CaribSea Seafloor Special Grade Reef Sand. tremely ugly. If you decide that the increased NOTE: In freshwater these calcium and aragonite water flow is more important than the aesthetic substrates can raise the pH of the water too much benefits of substrate then a bare bottom tank and potentially be harmful. without substrate may be preferable. If you do not plan on having burrowing fish, then crushed coral substrate is easier to clean because Marineandreef.com, 1536 W. Todd, Suite A102, it is more coarse and harder to accidentally suck Tempe, AZ 85283 out while using a gravel vac. Use CaribSea Florida Crushed Coral. Toll Free: 877.878.9349. 8-11:30 AM & 12:30-4 PM Mountain Time on Monday through Friday Saltwater Reef Aquariums In reef aquariums there are many animals that Email: [email protected]* can use the substrate. Fish, sea cucumbers, clams, 12 New and Renewing members in March 2019 NEW Members John Gerace Lucas Freshman Skye Zovak John Sullivan Richard Ross Renewals

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THE FOLLOWING MADE GENEROUS DONATIONS TO THE MARCH AUCTION. THANK YOU! INDIVIDUALS Don Lang Dan Puleo Dennis Vadaro Steve Matassa Gabe Scelta STORES & COMPANIES

•Aquarium Village, Westbury, NY • Brooklyn Aquarium Society • Brooklyn Zoo & Aquarium, Brooklyn, NY • HardScape, Brooklyn, NY • Monster Aquarium, Queens, NY • Pacific Aquarium & Pet, New York, NY • Parrots of the World, Rockville Center, NY • Python Products WE THANK THE FOLLOWING

Vivian Bailey Barnum John Gerace Angela Lazaro Steve Matassa for their Tax deductible donations to BAS.

The Brooklyn Aquarium Society is a federally registered 501(C) (3) nonprofit organization. Your gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. 13 Tip Of The Month

eep in mind that your fish welcome live foods. Grindal worms and white worms Kcan easily be cultured at home by any fish- keeper. Starter cultures can usually be gotten at so- ciety meeting or on line. These worms are fed on cereal foods and should be checked periodically to keep them from going sour. Try to have at least two cultures going of the worms to insure you’ll always have a fresh to feed your fish. 14 Shirts, Hats & Patches NEW BAS T-SHIRTS SMALL TO XL $10 EACH PRICE VARIES ON XXL & LARGER SIZES

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Books By Our Talented Members

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Books By Our Talented Members NEW JOE GRAFFAGNINO The Saga of Mary & Ma Li is the final piece of a fantasy and adventure trilogy. A ruthless Chinese billionaire industrialist and his gorgeous homicidal maniac enforcer convince the leaders of China to support their plan to manipulate the world’s stock markets and thus control the world. With China’s political and military might behind them, it seems that nothing can stop their plan of world conquest. As fate would have it, their accountant is a CIA undercover mole operative. Mary and the Carrington Protection and Recovery Agency are hired by the CIA and the Chinese billionaire without each sides knowledge, to find and return the elusive agent and the secret documents he possesses that prove China’s involvement. The story unites modern China and feudal Japan in turmoil. Old enemies and new ones become allies to destroy Mary and Ma Li. Unknown to the spirit sisters, a bet between a demon and an archangel centuries before was the catalyst that created both Mary and Ma Li and the mystical swords that became their weapons. These same elements are needed by demons to open a chasm between the world of humans and the demon realm to start an unholy revolution. Mary and Ma Li are thrown into a fight for survival in both the mortal and spirit worlds. Friends’ loyalties are tested and enemies are forced to trust each other. Ancient prophecies are fulfilled, but not the ones written by man, but the original vows witnessed by long-dead spirits and enforced by demons and angels. The saga now comes full circle for Mary and Ma Li. The past and the present combine to decide their own fate. But, who will decide the survival of sup- portive friends, loving family, Mary’s children? Ma Li & Mary A bet between a demon and an angel created the existence of Ma Li, a 15th century warrior priestess and Mary, a 20th century Taoist priestess. The trials and experiences these two women endured; the battles they fought and the people they met in their travels were merely guideposts along their preordained path. Separated by five centuries the connection they shared survived and strengthened. Both women learned and grew from their spiritual bond. The story of Ma Li & Mary is one of love, loyalty, betrayal and survival at all costs. Mary Petrovich’s mother was a Sioux Indian cryptologist working for the U.S. government in Moscow, and her Russian Secret Police father, were forced to flee to Chicago to escape Soviet and American government agents in the 1980’s. They took refuge with her Uncle, a crazed, sadisticgangster. He murdered her parents and repeatedly beat and raped her before she escaped at the age of twelve. • Local book stores have it as well as and my publisher . Soft cover is priced at $13.99 and Kindle/Nook version at $3.99.Amazon, I will Barnesbring some and toNobles the next meeting for thoseAuthorHouse who want autographed copies.

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in the US and stores, manufacturers and related Your Membership Card is your Passport Don’t lose aquarium sites. We have an on-line library with to Becoming an it. Put it in your “Educatedwallet or purse. Aquarist.” You’ll need it to downloadable articles. We have our own BAS forum, attend Monthly Events and get discounts at where you can interact with other freshwater, participating pet stores. marine or reef members and post free hobby-related classifieds where members sell and YOUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE: to all general meetings, trade fish, corals, plants and equipment. Free Admission held on the 2nd Friday of the month (except July For the latest information & August) at 7:30 pm at the New York Aquarium, call theBAS BAS Hotline: 24 hour Hotline 718 837-4455 for Education Hall, at Coney Island, Surf Avenue at event and inclement weather information. If you West 8th Street , Brooklyn , N.Y. The Society need advice on fish keeping, breeding or where presents expert speakers on all aspects of the you can find rare or hard to find fish, you can hobby, from freshwater fish to marine aquatic life. often get help calling the Hotline. Help from the Breeder Awards Program (BAP) – Certificates and Hotline is always free. trophies awarded. General meetings are open to the The Brooklyn Aquarium Society public (a $5 donation is requested for non-members). is an organizationVolunteer: run by volunteers. Without Free parking and free refreshments. them there would be no BAS. Volunteers help set (SIGs) hold meetings, up events, write articles, coordinate projects, assist Special Interest Groups free at members' homes, for members only. Here’s and work on committees, help at auctions and your chance to network with members with the meetings. Join in, help, learn and have fun doing same interests. Discuss, ask questions, learn, it. Call , President (718) 238-1792. teach and develop your expertise in freshwater Steven Matassa at many BAS and/or marine aquarium keeping. participatingDiscounts pet stores for Members when you present your current BAS membership card. Aquatica The ourJournal bi-monthly of the Brooklyn (5 issues Welcome and we hope you take advantage exceptAquarium July Society, & August) award winning publication of the many benefits BAS has to offer. is on our web site. Each issue is filled with articles The Officers & Board of the Brooklyn on both marine and freshwater aquaria keeping Aquarium Society Articles can be downloaded. The All members receive Educating Aquarists Since 1911 our monthlyBAS (10 Bulletin issues except. July & August) Newsletter, the via email, keeping members up to BASdate Bulletinon the latest events at the Society, notices of interest and monthly regional society events. All non-commercial members are entitled to a free classified want ad in each issue, to sell, give away or request fish or dry goods. The You’ll find up-to-dateBAS is on-line information at BASNY.ORG. about our monthly events, links to other aquarium societies 23 BECOME AN EDUCATED AQUARIST

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