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#331628 Ad Konings & Juan Miguel Tickets

Posted by PCS_Committee on 22 November 2014 - 10:31 AM

 

 

 

The Perth Cichlid Society proudly presents:


A Day with Ad Konings

&
Juan Miguel

 






Ad Konings

Anyone with even a passing familiarity with African cichlids has likely heard the name Ad Konings. Ad is a world renowned ichthyologist with a particular interest in the cichlids of Lakes Malawi and Tanganyika. He has spent a good deal of his life keeping, studying and documenting cichlids. An accomplished diver and photographer, he has spent thousands of hours underwater in the Rift Lakes. Some years ago, he started Cichlid Press, and has since has written and produced over 30 titles, including most of the “go to” books on African cichlids. Living in Texas, Ad travels vast distances each year. He has been on innumerable study and collecting expeditions to African and South and Central American rivers and lakes. Also in heavy demand as a Speaker for Aquarist meetings and conventions, he travels from Europe to... well... Australia and all parts between. Fresh from a trip to Lake Tanganyika, he is coming to talk to the Perth Cichlid Society.

 

 





Juan Miguel Artigas Asaz

Juan Miguel Artigas Azas is an aquarist from Mexico. Having kept cichlids for decades, his main interest lies in Central American cichlids and Mexican fishes. Juan often travels to the natural habitats of the fish he studies, photographing and observing them in their native environment He has over time developed a

deep understanding of their natural history and behaviour. On the web, he is the creator of The Cichlid Room Companion (cichlidae.com), and making use of his extensive knowledge and experience he travels to many fish related conferences and delivers lectures on the subjects he knows so well.

We have been lucky to be able to arrange for him to come and give a talk to the Perth Cichlid Society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



When is it?

Saturday February 28th, 2015 - 12:45pm to 8:30pm.

 

Where is it?

Loftus Recreation Centre Cnr Vincent St & Loftus St, Leederville WA 6007

 

PARKING AVAILABLE + Close to Public Transport


How much are tickets?



$85 member $100 non-member

Including Catered Meals

 

 

See PayPal link below

 

 

A small price to pay to see THE experts in everything cichlid, Ad Konings is unlikely to be in Perth again for many years to come.

This also includes quality catered meals throughout the day.

 

 

Also, on the day:

PCS’s Biggest Raffle Prize

A FULL 4x2x2 Setup

 

 

 

….Among many other Prizes

 

 

This is the biggest event PCS has hosted in decades and is an event that should not be missed.

Buy your ticket today !

 








Select Your Ticket
Forum Name
Member Number (If Applicable)





 

See you there

 

PCS Committee




#279025 International Speaker Willem Heijns Talk Confirmed

Posted by PCS_Committee on 13 March 2013 - 10:48 PM


It has been confirmed: Willem Heijns will be doing a presentation for the PCS!
(International speaker and Cichlid aficionado)

A rare opportunity not to be missed!

Tuesday 2nd April -- Doors open 7:30pm -- Talk starts 8pm

Complimentary Food & Drink provided!

Venue Location & Times HERE(click)

Ticket Cost - $15 to PCS Club Members, $25 to non-Club Members, $35 for membership and ticket combo.
(save $15 if you become a Club Member)








There will be two talks on the night:

  • My Cichlidarium: a personal history
  • The second topic will be decided on the night, with the attendees choosing from a range of options listed HERE(click)


Biography – Willem Heijns

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Willem Heijns is 56 years of age and has been keeping cichlids well over half that time. He started out with the firemouth (Thorichthys meeki) and through them got hooked on Central American cichlids for the rest of his life. Having had small tanks at first he was for a time the proud owner of a "Cichlidarium" containing two 2200 litre aquariums and some smaller ones. He keeps big fish.

Willem has been a member of the Dutch cichlid association (NVC) for almost 30 years and currently serves as their President.

About 15 years ago he started collecting cichlids in México and other countries in Central America. Most of these trips he made together with Ad Konings and some with Juan Miguel Artigas and Don Danko. On the first trips he focused on collecting cichlids but on later ones Willem tried his hand at shooting video both above and below the water level. This has resulted in both bringing (new) fish into the Dutch hobby and a number of films.

The last three trips he made had Nicaragua as destination. He visited most of the crater lakes in that beautiful country searching for cichlids, concentrating on Laguna Xiloá where he put his divers license to good use being able to get video footage from depths of 20 meters or more. He ended up with a practically complete collection of cichlids from Laguna Xiloá (over 10 species) now residing in the Cichlidarium. One tank features a group of 7 Amphilophus amarillo (13") and 5 Parachromis dovii of about the same size. Central American cichlids can indeed be kept in groups!



PURCHASING TICKETS

Ticket Cost - $15 to PCS Club Members, $25 to non-Club Members, $35 for membership and ticket combo.
(save $15 if you become a Club Member)



There are three different ways to purchase tickets.


1. PayPal (preferred)


Click on the above PayPal image to get to the payment details and processing
(will open in a new window - may not work with Google Chrome)
** PayPal users please use the 'Printable Receipt' option to present on entry to the hall on the night.


2. Cheque or Money Order

Post to -
The Secretary
Perth Cichlid Society Inc
PO Box 4554
Canning Vale East, WA 6155



3. Direct Deposit - Contact dazzabozza(click) with the details below copied and pasted into a Personal Message (PM) on the forums or email(click).

Full name:
Forum username/nickname:
Email:
Phone #:
Current Club Member (Y/N):
No of tickets:


Everyone purchasing tickets will be added to an attendee list and crossed off on entry. No tickets will be mailed. Those requiring a receipt please use the PayPal method.


See you there!



#149444 Pcs Contact Details

Posted by PCS_Committee on 04 November 2009 - 10:32 AM

Mail

The Secretary
Perth Cichlid Society Inc

PO Box 100 Joondalup WA 6919

ABN - 80 493 263 131

Email info@perthcichlid.com

 
Executive
President - 
Vice President & Secretary - 
Treasurer - Tony C (Fish Antics)
 
General
Craig A (Delapool)

Rob S

Matthew D

Chris B
 
 
 
Facebook page - Perth Cichlid Society | Facebook




#149364 Pcs Club Memberships

Posted by PCS_Committee on 03 November 2009 - 10:18 AM

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If you just want to register and join the forum as a member (free), click on this link

Becoming a PCS Club member entitles you to a variety of benefits:
- 10% discount off at all our Sponsors (membership card will be posted out).
- Access to the Society library containing a large number of cichlid books and videos - free of charge.
- A free newsletter.
- A chance of winning the Members Prize (and many more) at monthly meetings.
- Ability to participate in PCS Club member only promotions such as Photo Competitions, DIY Workshops, Annual BBQ etc.
- Access to Club Member's section of the forum
- Ability to sell non-fish related items in the Off The Wall section of the forum
- Ability to have one thread advertising your non-fish related business in the Off The Wall section
- Ability to enter the monthly Photocomp

History of the Perth Cichlid Society

The Perth Cichlid Society (Inc.) was formed in August 1990 by Cichlid enthusiasts who wanted to meet and share information, and keep track of what Cichlids were being kept and bred in Western Australia.

Aims of the Perth Cichlid Society

We are a non-profit organisation whose aim is to promote the conservation of the neotropical fish family Cichlidae world wide, and the responsible husbanding of the species within Australia, by educating our members and the general public through a friendly sharing of knowledge at our general meetings, open days and special promotions.

Please read the Why Does The Pcs Need Its Sponsors & Members? Explained" thread for more information.

Ways of becoming a PCS Club Member of the Perth Cichlid Society Inc.

The society relies on its member's support to further the hobby in this state. We always welcome new PCS club members and becoming one is easy!

There are four different ways to become a PCS Club member!

1. PayPal

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Click on the above PayPal image to get to the payment details and processing (will open in a new window - may not work with Google Chrome)

2. Cheque or Money Order - You will need Adobe Acrobat, which is free, in order to view and print the form, then simply send it back to us along with a cheque or money order.
 

Attached File  0.0 PCS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.pdf   106.57KB   953 downloads

3. Direct Deposit - If you don't like cheques or don't want to pay for a money order, then maybe Direct Deposit is your answer. Contact Delapool (Membership Officer) with the form above copied and pasted into a Personal Message (PM) on the forums.

Full name:
Forum user-name:
Email:
Phone #:
Address:
Membership Type: [Type of Membership] (choose one below)

Single - 1 year $30.00 -- Single - 2 years $50.00 -- Single - 3 years $70.00
Family - 1 year $40.00 -- Family - 2 years $70.00 -- Family - 3 years $100.00
Concession - 1 year $20.00 -- Concession - 2 years $30.00 -- Concession - 3 years $40.00

(proof of concession to be photocopied and attached).

If it is Family Membership, please add the names and usernames of all in the family. A family is considered a group of people directly related to each other. A housemate is not considered family. All correspondence will be sent to one common postal address.

After this message is received, you will be given the details for Direct Deposit (EFT). You will be asked to notify the Membership Officer when you have done the transfer so you can be sent your Membership Card.

4. In Person - If you like to meet and greet other hobbyists why not come to a meeting as a guest, and if you would like to become a member, you can do it right then and there. Meeting Venue Location & Times here(click)



Renewing Your Membership

You can renew using any of the methods listed above. If you choose Direct Deposit, you must notify the Membership Officer Craig "Delapool"  by PM that you are doing this, so it can be followed up on. Failure to do so will result in a delay in getting your new Membership Card.




#121048 Fish Rescue / rehousing Service

Posted by PCS_Committee on 11 March 2009 - 06:49 PM

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Important notice to all Fish keepers
Endorsed by The Perth Cichlid Society


Cichlid keeping and the environment

It is the duty of all hobbyists and the Society to safeguard the environment from the release of Cichlids into our rivers and lakes.
Please do not dispose of unwanted fish or aquatic plants into Australian waterways.
Teach your colleagues and children to respect the environment through responsible actions.

The Perth Cichlid Society will take care of any unwanted fish you wish to dispose of.


Contact:

PM any committee member

Or drop the fish into one of the participating Aquarium stores (below).



Your responsible actions will ensure that Cichlid keepers are seen by the government and the public as
environmentally trustworthy and ensure that our hobby can be enjoyed by future generations.


The following stores have agreed to be drop off points:

Aquotix
Morley Aquariums
Vebas Aquariums


More shops to be added!




#105468 Sponsors Details, Opening Times & Store Locator

Posted by PCS_Committee on 06 October 2008 - 11:04 AM

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Perth Cichlid Society sponsor details, opening times & store locator.


Visit any of the Premium Sponsors or Shop Sponsors below and if you are a current PCS Club Member you will receive a 10% discount on purchases*.

*This is not to be used with any other special price or promotion from the shop.

 




PCS PREMIUM SPONSORS

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Addicted2Fish - Arjuna 

Wholesale to stores only.

Facebook Page 

email - info@addicted2fish.com.au 



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Aqua-Pics - 0425 710 943.

http://aquapics.com.au/

https://www.facebook...46947698793271/

Email - scott@aquapics.com.au



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Aqua Premium

Aqua Premium Facebook - https://www.facebook...emiumaustralia/

Aqua Premium Instagram - https://www.instagra...emiumaustralia/

Aqua Premium YouTube - https://www.youtube....er/aquapremium1

 



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Aquotix Aquariums - 9455 1411
Shop 4, 176 Bannister Road, Canning Vale.

Closed Mondays. Tues to Fri - 9:30am to 5:30pm, Sat & Sun - 9:30am to 5pm

www.AquariumOnlineStore.com.au - (Aquotix Online)
https://www.facebook...s-175666777460/



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Carine Pet Central - 9243 1948

3/8 Davillia Road (Directly behind Carine Glades Shopping Centre)
DUNCRAIG WA
Australia 6023

http://carinepetcentral.com.au/



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City Barn - 9248 3799

Shop 4, 1904 Beach Road, Malaga

http://citybarn.com.au/



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Rob's Aquarium - 9209 1282
7/1890 Beach Road, Malaga

Tuesday to Fri 9:30am - 5:30pm,

Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

http://www.robsaquarium.com.au/

https://www.facebook...37145859886020/


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Seachem - http://www.seachem.com

Contact via website



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The Tech Den -  (07) 5432 3260

Unit 11, 39-45 Cessna Drive, Brisbane,  Caboolture,  QLD 4510.

monday-friday 10am-5pm - saturday 9am-4pm - sunday 10am-2pm

http://www.thetechden.com.au/



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Tropical Aquarium Foodshttp://www.tropical....aquarium/foods/

Contact via website



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Vebas Aquariums - 9314 7630
Cnr Carrington St & Forsyth, St O'Connor

Open 7 days per week and public holidays 9.00am to 5.30pm

http://www.vebas.com.au/

https://www.facebook.../VebasAquariums



PCS SHOP SPONSORS
(no sponsor goods but will grant 10% discount to members)

Avid Aquaria - 9495 4900
Shop 2/213 Railway Ave, Kelmscott


Morley Aquariums
9276 2266
Shop 1, 141 Russell St, Morley


Living Pictures

72 Reservoir Rd, Orange Grove

08 94597819

livingpictures@westnet.com.au

Wednesday to Saturday 10am -3pm or by appointment.

Why Does The Pcs Need Its Sponsors & Members? Explained (click)

Becoming a PCS Sponsor (click)




#101702 List Of Hybrids

Posted by PCS_Committee on 27 August 2008 - 10:04 AM

In order to avoid confusion and so people know what they can and cannot post on this forum, the PCS has created a list of fish we consider hybrids. Other commonly available fish (marbled or OB peacock, tangerine peacock, dragonblood) are currently being investigated as to their status as hybrids. This is not a quick process so please be patient. Anyone with evidence relating to the matter please forward it onto the commitee.

The following fish are affected by point 7 of the T&C (link)

Blood Red Parrot
Jelly Bean Parrot
Red Texas (Red Devil x Texas Cichlid)
Flowerhorn
"Marbled" or "OB" Dimidiochromis Compressiceps

This does not mean that anything not mentioned is permissible. This is a guideline as to the fish that have a common name that we consider hybrids.

To clarify, the following is permissible, no matter what the fish is:

- posting a photo in order to ID the fish
- posting a photo of a sick fish in order to get help


#24045 Pcs Terms And Conditions

Posted by PCS_Committee on 16 May 2006 - 10:44 AM

Terms and Conditions for use of our free forums

1. The PCS (Perth Cichlid Society) is a club intended for people of all ages and skill levels to share their experiences and a common interest (fishkeeping) with like-minded people through club events and the PCS Forums. The PCS recognises that all members have a basic right to be treated with respect and participate in society activities free from any form of personal attack. The PCS reserves the right to exclude individuals from membership, society events and/or access to the online forum if found to be responsible for profanity, insults or defamation directed at a PCS Club member, event/forum participant or the society itself, within any public arena. Any posts that are detrimental to the harmony of this forum (for example including, but not limited to, post with racist, xenophobic, hateful or bullying content) will not be tolerated.

 

2. Don't fall for people who are offensive on purpose (also known as trolling). Instead of replying, contact a moderator or administrator and ask that the offensive post be removed.

3. Please refrain from naming businesses or products for negative feedback. If you have a problem, try and work it out with the shop in question. If that doesn't work you can contact the RSPCA for animal cruelty concerns or the Department of Commerce (1300 304 054) for problems with equipment etc.

4. Try to use sensible subject headings. Avoid using ALL CAPS in your posts. LOCKED CAPS indicates that you are shouting and could therefore be considered offensive.

5. Please take your time to write your post correctly. "Posts wot hav b33n rite'n like dis 1" - will be deleted. Leet speak will not be tolerated, even if you have "m4d l33t sk1llz" . Similarly, "AOL speak" or similar will not be tolerated. Sentences or posts written like "wat r u gonna b doin L8tr?" will be deleted with no explanation. Finally, no "sticky caps". StUfF wRiTtEn LiKe ThIs LoOkS sTuPiD.

6. The Perth Cichlid Society advocates the use of scientific names (where sensible) of livestock rather than common names. This helps avoid the possibility of confusing one species with another and giving incorrect or irrelevant advice. A good knowledge of scientific names will be beneficial for all fishkeepers in the long term. Also on a point of taxonomy/nomenclature - the species part of the scientific name always has a lower case letter. Both genus and species names are written using italics. So, Parachromis managuense is correct, while Parachromis Managuense is wrong.

7. Hybrids, which are a mixture of two or more species of fish, cannot be sold, traded or promoted on this forum. They are also ineligible to be entered into any PCS competition. Posts containing photos or discussion of hybrids may be removed at the discretion of the moderators.

8. The PCS fully supports the RSPCA against cruelty to animals and fish. Any pictures and/or videos showing cruelty, as well as posts glorifying cruelty, will be deleted at the discretion of the PCS Moderators.

9. Signatures can contain one image, which must not be larger than 400x50px and bigger than 50kb, the image must not be offensive and will be allowed at the committee's discretion. Text signatures are restricted to 6 lines and text size should not be larger than standard, exceptions apply for PCS promotions. External links and website addresses are allowed at the committee's discretion. Avatar pictures must not be offensive and must not contain website addresses.

10. Everyone please ensure you have your location added into your profile - this is now a requirement for registration.

11. The PCS requires that members respect the decision of moderators.
It is not an easy task moderating a forum as it contains a wide range of people with differing ideas and experiences. The moderators here are only human and occasionally mistakes may be made. Threads and posts questioning the actions or decisions of forum moderations or any abuse directed at moderators will be deleted on sight, and the appropriate action taken (up to and including forum bans) against the thread starter and/or participants. However, as a member you reserve the right to PM or email the Committee regarding action taken against you.

RULES FOR THE USE OF OUR FREE CLASSIFIEDS

NOTE: Everyone please ensure you have your location added into your profile before listing items for sale or wanted to buy.

1. The use of the general classifieds for users wishing to sell aquarium related goods is limited to the undermentioned categories:

Fish bred or kept by seller
Second-hand dry goods
Products made by a PCS Club Member
The occasional buying and on-selling of fish by PCS Club Members to recover some of the costs

2. Please preface all new topic posts with one of either WTB: (Wanted to buy) or FS: (For sale) or EOI: (Expressions of interest) or FREE: (self explanatory, I hope).
Prices are mandatory on all for sale or expression of interest posts
PCS Sponsors excepted.

3. Please don't bump posts - ie. reply in your own thread, unless 4 days or more have passed since your last bump or original post. Bumping can include adding fish or items, changing the price as well as adding statements like "you have pm", "pm sent", "email sent", "nice fish" etc. If sellers want to add fish or items or change the price etc, you have to edit your original post if you want to do this within 4 days.

The only exemption to the bumping rule - if 4 days or more have passed since the last bump, then you are allowed to bump your advert back to the top.

4. The Classifieds is for the sale of livestock or goods by individuals and sponsors. Commercial listings by non-sponsor businesses or entities, or websites is not permitted unless prior authorisation has been obtained from the Committee.

5. The PCS does not condone the buying and selling of hybrids, dye injected fish and noxious fish. Therefore any classified that contradicts this policy will be deleted without warning.

6. The Classifieds are to be used for the advertisement of fish and fish related items only. If you have something which is not fish related for sale please use "Off the Wall" - Club Members of the PCS only.

6a. Club Members of the PCS may advertise goods for sale and/or their own business on a one-off basis, ie, no repeated postings of the same item or business. Offending posts will be deleted without notice.

7. Please do not hijack other peoples advertisements. This means adding your own "for sales" to other people's Classifieds. It is considered bad form and such posts will be removed.

8. The following should be in every ad posted in the classifieds:

Livestock


  • Name
  • Size
  • Number (if more than one)
  • Sex (if known, otherwise state "sex unknown")
  • Price or a ballpark figure
  • Photos (if you don't have photos, this must be stated)

Equipment etc


  • Brand (if applicable)
  • Age
  • Description, incl condition of the item
  • Price or ballpark figure
  • Photos (if you don't have photos, this must be stated)

Topics that breach these guidelines will be edited and or deleted without warning. Continued abuse will result in banning.

The PCS has a three strike policy in regards to breaking the T & C:

1. You will receive a written warning
2. You will receive a two week ban
3. You will be permanently banned

The Committee may ban a user without warning if his or her actions are deemed beyond reproach.
Records (strikes) of warnings and temp bans will be reset after 12months of good behaviour.


PLEASE ENJOY THE FORUMS !

Classifieds Guidelines found here- http://www.perthcich...showtopic=23905