Greater Akron Aquarium Society

August 2019

After 36 years, Two Turtles Pet Center is closing. The owners, Rick Johnson and Mary Kay Roediger, are retiring. A going out of business sales event commenced on Friday August 16, 2019. The store will permanently close September 15, 2019. For more information, please contact Mary Kay Roediger at 330-374-6765. Two Turtles Pet Center is located on 760 West Market Street in Highland Square.

Rick Johnson is a life member and former officer of GAAS. Over the many years that Two Turtles has been in business, both he and Mary Kay have supported GAAS in many ways. We thank them for their past support and wish them well in their retirement!

August Meeting—Club Picnic

The Greater Akron Aquarium Society’s Annual Member Appreciation Fish Swap and Picnic was well attended and everyone had a good time. This picnic is a means to show how much the club members are appreciated for their volunteer participation and contributions to the club throughout the year. Thanks to everyone who brought food and contributed items to the swap!

GAAS Secretary, Dave Girard, enjoys the fare at the August Picnic.

Everyone had plenty of good food and fellowship.

July 2019

July Meeting

On July 12, Teri and Randy Seufert presented their excellent talk on “The Little Catfish”—the smaller species of the catfish family—those of the genera Aspidoras, Brochis, Corydoras, and Scleromystax. Teri and Randy’s enthusiasm for their fish was evident through the details of their program, and we appreciate their friendship with the club. Thank you, Teri and Randy!

Teri and Randy Seufert with Bud White at the 2019 Ultra Aqua, where Teri *received several awards for* her various species of catfish.

June 2019

June Meeting

At our June 14 meeting, Jonathan Strazinsky shared his challenges of building and maintaining a 1,200 gallon aquarium. Jonathan specializes in Central and South American cichlids, and he showed several videos of the fishes that he has enjoyed in the huge tank. We are grateful for Jonathan’s insights and contributions to the hobby.

Jonathan Stazinsky (right) and GAAS President, Bud White, after Jonathan’s talk titled, “Memoirs of a 1200 Gallon Aquarium” on June 14.

See Jonathan’s bio here.

Long-time GAAS member, Ken McGill (right), is presented with the coveted Breeder Award Program’s “GAAS Centurion Award” for 100 species spawned by BAP Chairman, Wayne Toven, on June 14, 2019. Congratulations, Ken!

**We have updated our BAP and HAP rules. We encourage you to read these revised rules before participating in the BAP and HAP award programs.

2019 Ultra-Aqua

On Saturday, June 8, Jeremy Basch gave an excellent presentation on his collection trips to Colombia.

We thank Jeremy Basch for bringing a flavor of Colombia to the Ultra-Aqua. Click here to read Jeremy’s bio.

Visit Jeremy’s website amazontropics.com.

We Are Grateful for Ultra-Aqua Sponsors!

Click here for the list of 2019 Ultra-Aqua sponsors

Click here for the Ultra-Aqua page.

May 2019 Meeting

Gary Mendez (right) and GAAS President, Bud White, after Gary’s talk on building a koi pond in his backyard.

We thank Gary Mendez for presenting “Building a Backyard Pond” at our May meeting. Gary’s talk was witty and informative as he described the challenges of building and maintaining a koi pond. Thank you, Gary!

Looking for locally bred Koi? Checkout Moffit Koi Keeper.

April 2019

April 2019 Meeting

We thank Michael Haidet for covering the basics of the saltwater hobby and for showing us the technical aspects of his large saltwater tank. We appreciate his valuable knowledge in the saltwater side of the hobby, and we enjoyed the Q&A that followed Michael’s talk.

Michael Haidet speaks about his tropical saltwater tank as he holds a coral frag in his left hand.

Bettas, Gouramis, and Non-Suckermouth catfish were on display at the April Meeting.

Click here to see more of the April Bowl Show.

March 2019

March 2019 Meeting

The club thanks Ray Hunziker for presenting “Fish of a Different Color” at our March meeting. Ray also assisted with judging the photography entries of the Bowl Show and was our guest auctioneer of the BAP and HAP entries.

Fish Photography and Homemade Aquarium Decoration entries at the Bowl Show.

Spring Auction—Thank You!

The Greater Akron Aquarium Society’s Spring Auction was a great success because of the large attendance and the quality items made available for auction. We thank all of the sellers, buyers, auctioneers, and GAAS members who made it all happen. Please save the date of June 9, 2019, for our next auction.

February 2019

February 2019 Meeting

Our hats are off to Brian Shrimpton for his talk on February 8 titled, A Guide to Growing Aquatic Plants, From Low-tech to High-tech. Brian also generously donated a 40-gallon Breeder tank, LED lights, and other goodies that were auctioned off at the end of the meeting. Thank you, Brian, for a great program on aquatic plants and for your donation to the club!

Brian Shrimpton presented ” A Guide to Growing Aquatic Plants, From Low-tech to High-tech”

An axolotl’s view from the February 2019 Bowl Show.

GAAS members, friends, and guests enjoy the February 2019 meeting.

Wayne Toven (right) awards Rich Serva with his second “Centurion Award – 100 Species Spawned.” Awarded to Rich on February 8, 2019.

January 2019

The January Program was provided by Brian Zimmerman: Brian is an expert on Ohio’s native fishes. Visit Brian’s business at Zimmerman’s Fish (http://www.zimmermansfish.com/).

You can order Brian’s new (2019) book at the Ohio Biological Survey.