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 1 0 8 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.