Our Next Meeting Is on Friday August 14—Note the 7 pm Start
Our annual picnic meeting is on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Ritchie Memorial Shelter House, 109 West Avenue, Tallmadge, Ohio. Although we call it a picnic, but please do not bring any dish. Here are the details.
When & Where: Friday August 14, 2026. Start time 7:00 pm at Ritchie Memorial Shelter House, Tallmadge.
Menu: BBQ chicken, and a Hot dog bar with many toppings to dress it up. Baked beans, Potato salad, macaroni salad, broccoli slaw, fresh fruit, & desserts. (Please do not bring any food or drink to share.)
Cost at the door: Members, $5. Non-members, $15 (which includes a 2 year membership).
Details: It will be a picnic with no speaker or program. There will be an equipment raffle, but no bowl show. There will be no BAP/HAP auction in August, but if you’d like to turn in a spawn or plant for BAP/HAP, then that will be part of our “Fishy Exchange. The “Exchange” is for hobby-related items and for livestock. Just bring 1 bag (or two or more) of fish you’ve raised or have extra to share, a new piece of equipment or decoration, or some plants or live food and add it to the gift table. Obtain a ticket from Rich Serva when you arrive, and when your ticket number is called, then take something else home!
July Meeting
We thank Randy Seufert for hosting the price is right game on July 10.
Growth Program First Successful Spawn Reported June 16
As a side competition to the growth program, if any of the fish from this program successfully spawn by the November judging, the first breeder also gets a cash prize! (As a reminder, the distribution of the original juveniles was on March 13, 2026.)
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 4:18 pm, Sally Saunders sent in this picture (and video files not posted here) of her Pseudocrenilabrus sp. ‘Ruaha‘ free-swimming fry. Nicely done, Sally, and congratulations on the successful spawn!
Ultra-Aqua 2026 Show Results
Click on the image below to download the full list of show results. There were 408 show entries from 27 entrants, representing 6 clubs.
Our Ultra-Aqua 2026 Sponsors
Please see the full listing of the show sponsors here. We are grateful for these sponsors who make the show awards possible.
Have You Seen Flip? Reward for His Return
A large silver dollar, named “Flip” (Metynnis sp) was taken from his display tank at the Ultra-Aqua, on Sunday afternoon, June 14. Please let me know if you know anything, heard anything, or saw something on Sunday about this fish being removed from its 10-gallon display tank. Flip got his name by the way he eats veggie wafers. The heartbroken owner is offering a substantial monetary reward for the return of the family pet silver dollar, with no questions asked. Please contact me to set up an anonymous return of Flip: Text or call 330-524-3096; stevebbrunn@hotmail.com. Thank you! Program Chair, Steve Brunn
Spring Auction Pictures
The 2026 GAAS Spring Auction, held on March 1, was a great success, thanks to the many participants who bought, sold, and volunteered throughout the day. There were more than 1,000 items auctioned by Randy and George. See more springtime regional auctions listed here.
See you on Sunday, November 1, 2026, for the Fall Auction.