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Greater Akron Aquarium Society

Greater Akron Aquarium Society

Celebrating 70 Years of GAAS

Save the Date for the 2022 Ultra-Aqua Swap Meet, Tropical Fish Show, and Auction—Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, 2022

Make plans to attend the 2022 Ultra-Aqua Swap Meet, 60-Class All-Species Tropical Fish Show, and Auction, Saturday June 11 and Sunday June 12. All Ultra-Aqua events are held at the Tallmadge Community Center.

►Swap Meet—Saturday June 11, Noon to 5 pm

►Dinner and Speaker, Josh Cunningham—Saturday June 11, 7 pm

►Auction (Fish and Plants Only)—Sunday June 12, Begins 11 am

►Show Entry Registration—Saturday June 11 from 10 am to 5 pm

►Show Awards Presentation—Sunday June 12, 5 pm

Click the images (above or below) to view and download the 2022 Show Rules

All Cash Prizes

Cash prizes will be awarded $10.00 for first, $7.00 for second, and $3.00 for third place in each class. The cost to register each show entry item is $1.50. Registration is Saturday June 11, from 10 am to 5 pm. Entry forms and fees are to be brought to the registration desk upon entry to the Tallmadge Community Center. All forms or changes must be received by 5 p.m. The Show Area closes at 7 p.m.

Click this link for the 60-Class All-Species Tropical Fish Show: Ultra Aqua Entry Form
Best Goldfish 2019

Go Native on June 18 & 19, 2022—Ohio DNR Free Fishing Days

On June 19 and 20, 2021, all Ohio residents are invited to experience Ohio’s fantastic public fishing opportunities without purchasing a license. All size and daily limits apply during these two days. Please see ODNR’s Free Fishing Day’s Brochure.

Rick Borstein Gave an Excellent Virtual Program in May

GAAS club members experienced a fantastic virtual talk “Sixty MORE Tips in 60 Minutes” by Rick Borstein at the May meeting. We thank Rick for his willingness to share his very useful tips and for his ability to make it fun and entertaining.

Rob William Was the Program Presenter in April

On April 8, Rob Williams, owner of Awesome Aquatics, gave an entertaining account of how he started Awesome Aquatics and how he faced unexpected ups and downs of his business journey. Thank you, Rob for sharing your love of the hobby.

Rob Williams presents his story through videos and elements of aquarium design.

Gary Mendez Spoke at Our March Meeting

Gary Mendez had success with breeding Aspidoras catfish, and he shared his experience nd knowledge through his talk, “Breeding Techniques for Apsidoras Catfish.” Thank you, Gary, for your time and presentation.

Gary Mendez presented his talk “Breeding Techniques for Apsidoras Catfish” at the March meeting.

2022 Spring Auction Was a Success

Thanks to everyone who bought and sold items at the March 6 spring auction. Auction participants came from near and far (shout out to Cincy Mob, Dayton, C-Bus, West Virginia, Michigan, Western New York, Western Pennsylvania, and Youngstown), who provided a rich variety of quality items to be auctioned. Special thanks goes to our volunteers: The kitchen wizards, raffle and 50/50 promoters, the many runners who stepped up to keep items moving, and the auctioneers, Randy and George, who kept things running smoothly with a touch of humor.

The 2022 Spring Auction was well attended.

Our February Speaker Was Dr. Ron Oldfield

GAAS members were informed and entertained by Dr. Ron Oldfield’s presentation of “A New Mexican Fish Has Invaded Louisiana: How Did It Get There and Will Saltwater Prevent It From Spreading?” Dr. Oldfield told an easy-to-understand story of how the discovery of Herichthys carpintis in Louisiana laid the foundation for years of comparative research with H. cyanoguttatus.

Bud White, GAAS President, and Dr. Ron Oldfield of Case Western Reserve University after the February meeting.
Justin Bahil won Horticulturist of the Year for 2020-2021. Wayne Toven won BAP for 2020-2021.
Dave Williamson won the 2021 Bowl Show competition.

A Few Pictures From the 2021 Fall Auction

Thanks to all the participants (sellers, buyers, volunteers, and auctioneers) who made the 2021 Fall Auction a huge success!

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Our monthly meetings are held on the second Friday of the month and start at 8 pm at the Ritchie Memorial Shelter House 109 West Avenue, Tallmadge, Ohio 44278. All events are free and open to the public.

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Upcoming Events

Our May meeting will be on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 8 pm at the Ritchie Memorial Shelter House in Tallmadge.
Make plans to attend the Ultra-Aqua, June 11 & 12, 2022.

Contact Us

Greater Akron Aquarium Society
PO Box 494
Akron, OH 44309-0494
E-mail contact: program@akronfishclub.com

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