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AQUA NEWS
A Publication from the Members of the Minnesota Aquarium Society March/April 2007
AQUA NEWSwww.mn-aquarium.org March/April 007
Aqua News Editor
Curtis Kaer763-444-0270editor@mn-aquarium.org
Auction Chair
Tom Gromek 651-462-8223tjg@usgo.net
Auction Chair
Brad Swanson612-522-4399wiabo@myexel.com
BAP Spokesperson
Randy Carey651-780-8068aquaria@TwoWetHands.com
BAP Data
Ted Jolivette763-783-9416t.jolivette@comcast.net
Bowl Show Chair
Tiany Severson651-487-8073tinseve@hotmail.com
Book Points Chair
651-882-4715secretary@mn-aquarium.org
Donations Chair
Dennis Drews952-529-3596drews5255a@aol.com
Exchange Editor
Brentt Hellandbrentt_@msn.com
HAP Spokesperson
Milo Squires952-448-4153squiresmn@msn.com
HAP Data
Dave Behler952-215-2043
Historian
Rodger Anderson763-535-4364rodgea@earthlink.net
Librarian
Jon Heyer952-215-2043Jpheyer@yahoo.com
MAS/ACA Liaison
Bob Randall952-432-6298bobrsh@yahoo.com
MAS/FAAS Liaison
Carter McAninch763-784-4937carter_mc@excite.com
Membership Chair
Bob Carter651-633-4351bcarter@visi.com
Program Chair
Randy Carey651-780-8068aquaria@TwoWetHands.com
Promotions & Advertising
Tiany Severson651-487-8073tinseve@hotmail.com
Show Chair
Bob Randall952-432-6298showchair@mn-aquarium.org
Special Event Chair
Jenny Kruckenberg651-457-2302 jennyk@usamily.net
Webmaster
Jeni Kaerwebmaster@mn-aquarium.org
Board of Directors
President*
Mike Fries651-489-2973president@mn-aquarium.org
Vice-President*
(tie breaker only)Jenny Kruckenberg651-457-2302 jennyk@usamily.net
Treasurer*
Tom Gromek 651-462-8223tjg@usgo.net
Secretary*
Mike Harrissecretary@mn-aquarium.org
Under-director*
Milo Squires952-448-4153squiresmn@msn.com
Director-2yr.*
Bob Carter651-633-4351bcarter@visi.com
Director-2yr,*
Bob Randall952-432-6298bobrsh@yahoo.com
Director-1yr.*
Curtis Kaereditor@mn-aquarium.org
Director-1yr.*
Brad HedlundBHedlund@timesaversinc.com
*Voting Member
Committee Chairs
Minnesota Aquarium Society
Cover photos by Randy Carey at MAS 2004Tropical Fish Show in Minnesota
AQUA NEWSwww.mn-aquarium.org March/April 007
The Minnesota Aquarium Society
(MAS) is anincorpo
rated, non-prot organization o tropical shenthusiasts that was established in the 1930’s andis one o the largest local level clubs in the UnitedStates averaging about 200 current members. MASis a member o the Federation o American AquariumSociety (FAAS)
Monthly Meetings
Monthly meetings are held on the 1st Thursdayo each month (Note: there are no monthly meetingin July.) at 7:30 pm. in St. Christopher’s EpiscopalChurch, 2300 N. Hamline Avenue., Roseville, MN. (atthe NE corner o Hwy 36 and Hamline Avenue.)Most meetings ocus on a presentation by aspeaker who is oten nationally recognized. Visitorsare welcome to attend.
Board Meetings
MAS Board o Director meetings are held onthe 2nd Thursday o each month, (except or July) atthe same location as our general meetings, at 7 pm.and are open to members o MAS. Those wishing ac-tive participation are encouraged to attend.
E-Mail Group List
MAS has a monitored e-mail announcementlist available to all members. Messages are broadcastto all members on the list. I you would like to havea message broadcast or subscribe to this list you mustsend your request to: mas-admin@careytech.net
Discussion Group List
MAS maintains a monitored Discussion listthrough Yahoo Groups. MAS Members can subscribeto this list by going online to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mnaquarium/
Aqua News
The Aqua News is a bimonthly publication o the MAS. It has been recognized with national awardsand is a great source o inormation. The Aqua Newsis included with membership. Members are encour-aged to submit original articles or publication andmay be submitted by sending them to the addressbelow. Articles and artwork may also be submitted tothe editor at monthly meetings or by email. Submis-sions may be hand written, but typed and submittedon 3.5 diskette or CD is preerred. Artwork must bein a printable/copyable medium such as pen and ink.Submissions are printed in black and white only at thistime. All articles are subject to editing.
Exchanges and Reprinting
Exchanges with other non-prot groups arewelcomed. Articles may be reprinted provided propercredit is given to the author, this society and publica-tion. Two (2) copies o the publication containing thearticle must be sent to the exchange editor at
MinnesotaAquarium Society P.O.Box 130483 Roseville, MN 55113
Any other reprinting is by permission o the authoronly.
Contents
President’s Message 4Help Wanted: 4MAS Board Meeting Minutes 5MAS Board Meeting Minutes 6MAS Board Meeting Minutes 7Breeders Award Program 9Meeting In Review 10BAP Roll Call 13Cichlid Matters 17MAS Auctions 19Crossword Puzzle 20Catching Live Food From Ponds 22Feeding the Disease: 23Culturing Live foods 25
From your Editor:
The issue is late, and I have no excuse.Eveyone was so busy with the show, time justgot away from me.I am pleased to report that my plea for content is being heard and responded to bysome of you. I hope the stuff continues to comeit. It makes my taskes easier.I am working on new ways of presentingour club in the Aqua News as you should seein this issue, color photos can really enhancethe articles. If you have any comments goodor bad please pass them on to anyone on theboard, or send them to me directly and I will tryto integrate those ideas.Thank you for letting me be your editor Curtis Kafer MAS Aqua News Editor editor@mn-aquarium.org
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