February 2nd 2016 Meeting - PCS Auction.
The next meeting of the Perth Cichlid Society will be an Auction night on Tuesday, February 2nd.
We are now taking bookings for lots. Please PM your lots to Mattia ASAP on PCS Forum.
The auction will be held at the South Perth Rotary Hall in Sandgate Street. We will be opening doors early to get lots booked in.
You will have a short period in which to view the lots commencing at 7:45pm. View the lots carefully before bidding as once you win, you own it. The lot area will sectioned off and we ask that everyone remain behind the sectioned off area at all times, with the exception of the viewing period. Lots will only be dispersed at the end of the auction. This means you will need to remain until the end and be patient to collect your winning lots. The lots will be collected by PCS Committee members for you. Nobody is permitted to collect their own lots.
General public are welcome to attend, so please bring your friends along. The doors will open just on 7:10pm to start processing lots. Lot viewing will start at 7:45pm and the auction will start at 8:00pm. No lots will be accepted into the auction after 7:40pm.
***We now have new payment facilities for the auction. You can pay cash or we can accept MasterCard, VISA Debit, VISA Credit and PayPal.***
In addition to which we also have:
- Tasty FOOD and snacks! Coffee and cool drinks also available.
- Some cool PCS merchandise items up for sale!
- The sponsors raffle table, where you can win some fantastic prizes!
Please note - There will be no PCS Library or PCS Show Table this meeting.
The PCS Raffle will feature 2 great items and as major prizes -
1st - ASTRO 2210 Large External Cannister Filter from Aquotix.
The Astro canister filters are quiet and reliable! Features include media baskets, easy priming plug, convenient shut off tap system and multiple outlet fittings.
1230l/h - (Actual Flow Rate with Media). 2.0m Head Height. 13watts. Includes all media and hoses, Suitable for around 300l - 400l depending on stocking density.
2nd - ISTA 90cm LED light from Aquotix.
Aluminium housing. Super bright White Light. Liftable supporting rack provides more ease in LED light movement. Ideal for Planted tanks and all Fish tanks. For up to 60cm wide aquariums.
The auction will be capped at *150 lots at the discretion of the PCS committee. In the interests of fairness, variety and smooth running, sellers may be asked to modify their lots at the organisers' discretion.
*All lots must be pre-booked, with no exceptions. See this guide before you book in - HERE.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR LOTS
Please list the following:
:Number of fish
:Scientific and common name of fish
:Size of fish
:Sex if known and a reserve if wanted.
PM your list to Mattia.
For example -
3 x copadichromis virginalis "Mloto firecrest" 5-6cm
5 x aphyocharax anisitsi "bloodfin tetra" 4cm
1 x scobinancistrus aureatus "sunshine pleco" M 20cm (res $50)
1 x aponogeton madagascarensis "madagascar laceleaf" 15cm
3 x cyrtocara moori "blue dolphin" 9-11cm 1M 2F
1 x Book: Diana Walstad, The Planted Tank. Hardcover (res $20)
1 x atractosteus spatula "alligator gar" 1.8m
Lists of lots missing the above information will be sent back.
There are a few things people need to be aware of for auction -
General public are welcome to attend.
- All lots will be inspected on the night and any lots with deformed,unidentifiable or undersized fish will be removed.
- All lots will have the seller's forum name listed on the bag.
- Fish bagged incorrectly will not be accepted. No sandwich bags or zip-lock bags allowed.
- Please make sure your fish are adequately bagged. If they are large fish, put each in a separate bag.
- When booking lots, please use reserve prices sparingly for the expensive stuff. No reserves will be accepted below $20
- When bidding on the night please remember that collection and payment of lots will only take place at the end of the auction.
- We have EFT facilities, so all transactions can be settled with debit card, Paypal or cash on the night.
- At the end of the auction your lots will be collected and given to you by a committee member. Do not touch any lots.
- Only club members can sell lots at the auction but you can become one on the night. Anyone can bid/buy.
- The PCS takes a 10% commission on all sales at the auction.
- Non PCS club members pay an additional 10% of total sale price per lot.
- The Rotary Hall is not a licensed venue and alcohol is not permitted. Anyone drinking in the hall will be asked to leave.
- No smoking is permitted inside hall or close to food/door.
- There are limited lots in the auction and fish take priority. The committee has discretion in refusing lots and reserves in the interests of balance and pacing.
All are welcome. Hope to see you there Tuesday, February 2nd.
Doors open 7:10pm. Veiwing starts 7:45pm. Auction starts 8:00pm at the Rotary Hall, Sandgate St, South Perth
LIST OF LOTS
Lots in RED are kindly donated to the Stuart Grant Fund - Cichlid Preservation program. All the money will be donated to our cichlids!
5x Caridina Dennerli aka Sulawesi Shrimp
1x book Celebrating Cichlids by Ad Konings, autographed
1x book "The Cichlids of Lake Malawi National Park" by Ad Konings, autographed
1 x pair ancistrus sp. "albino bristlenose" 6-8cm MF
1 x pair ancistrus sp. "common bristlenose" 7-10cm MF
1 x pair ancistrus sp."lemon bristlenose"(formerly L144) 6-8cm MF
5 x ancistrus sp. "common bristlenose" 3-5cm
5 x ancistrus sp. "marble bristlenose" 3-5cm
5 x ancistrus sp."lemon bristlenose"(formerly L144) 3-5cm
5 x ancistrus sp.rio uyicali "orange spot bristlenose" 3-5cm
5 x ancistrus sp. "albino longfin bristlenose" 3-5cm
5 x ancistrus sp. "albino bristlenose" 3-5cm
5 x ancistrus sp. "lemon bristlenose longfin" (formerly L144) 4-6cm
5 x sturisoma panamense "royal whiptail" 6-8cm
1 x trio breeding sturisoma panamense "royal whiptail" 10-12cm MFF
10 x Pomacea diffusa "gold mystery snail" 10c piece size
10 x Pomacea diffusa "brown mystery snail" 10c piece size
1 x bag of limnobium laevigatum "amazon frogbit" snail free
1 x bag of "vallis" snail free
1 x bag of "java fern pieces" snail free
2 x pairs Poecilia reticulata "purple moscows" 3-5cm MF
2 x pairs Poecilia reticulata "albino platinum" 3-5cm MF
2 x pairs Poecilia reticulata "albino sunsets" 3-5cm MF
2 x pairs Poecilia reticulata "snakeskins" 3-5cm MF
2 x pairs Poecilia reticulata "bluegrass" 3-5cm MF
2 x pairs Poecilia reticulata "red cobras" 3-5cm MF
2 x pairs Poecilia reticulata "blonde endlers" 3-5cm MF
2 x pairs Poecilia reticulata "albino red lace" 3-5cm MF
1 x bag of Poecilia reticulata "feeder guppies" 1-3cm
1 x bag of native shrimp "ninja shrimp" 1-2cm
2 x Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias (L007) "vampire pleco" 3-4cm
1 x hollow log
1x Toxotes jaculatrix (banded archer fish) 7 cm
1x Pterophyllum scalare (display angelfish) medium to large
10x Dried indian almond leaves
10x Dried indian almond leaves
10x Dried indian almond leaves
1x Christmas moss (golf ball size)
1x Christmas moss (golf ball size)
1x Christmas moss (golf ball size)
1x Rock Ledge style 3D Background to suit 4 x 2 tank (can be trimmed)
1x Medium size Mallee root
1x Medium size Mallee root
1x Piping Ornament - Medium
1x big rock Ornament
1x Carton of limestone + corals
1 x Fake Rock tower with swim holes. Approx 40cm tall
5x Ancistrus sp Peppermint cat fish 4cm
5x Ancistrus sp peppermint cat fish 4cm
5x Ancistrus sp peppermint cat fish 4cm
5x F1 7 bar Cyphotilapia frontosa 4cm
1x Bucephalandra kedagang
1x bucephalandra mini catherine (reserve $30)
1x trident Java fern
1x trident Java fern
1x min java fern
1x min java fern
1x weeping moss
1x weeping moss
1x weeping moss
1x flame moss
1x flame moss
1x narrow leaf Java fern
1x narrow leaf Java fern
1x narrow leaf Java fern
1x min bolbitis heudelotii.african water fern.
1x min bolbitis heudelotii.african water
1x anubias afzelii
1x Windelov Java fern
1x windelov Java fern
20x Caridina sp ninja shrimp
20x Caridina sp ninja shrimp
20x Caridina sp ninja shrimp
10x Caridina sp Carbon rili shrimp
4x tramitichromis intermedius 5 to 6cm
4x tramitichromis intermedius 5 to 6cm
1x Toxotes jaculatrix (banded archer fish) 7 cm
1x Toxotes jaculatrix (banded archer fish) 7 cm
4x Copadichromis Borley Kandango 6-7cm
4x Protomelas Steveni Taiwan Reef 6-7cm
4x Aulonocara Steveni "Blue Neon" 6-7cm
4x Cyrtocara Moori 6-7cm
4x Synodontis Ilebrabis 4cm
4x Upside Down catfish 4cm
2x Neon Blue Acara (breeding pair) 7cm
4x Mesonauta Insignis - Festivum 4cm
3x Vjeja Synspillum 7cm
5x Corydoras sp Leopard corys 3cm
2x Archocentrus Multispinosus 8cm
2x Machrobranchium Australiense (pair) 4 cm
1x Juwel Mouse + mousepad
1x Rossmont Wave Maker 3400lt/h, NEW
5x Pseudotropheus Livingstonii 4-5cm
5x Pelvicachromis Pulcher "Kribensis" 6-7cm
5x Pelvicachromis Pulcher "Kribensis" 6-7cm
4x Sciaenochromis Fryeri "electric blue" 3-4cm
4x Aulonocara baenschi "benga" 4-5 cm
4x Aulonocara baenschi "benga" 4-5 cm
4x labidochromis Caeruleus "electric yellow" 4-5 cm
4x Ancistrus sp. Common Bristlenose 3-4 cm
1x Cryptocorine Wenditii 30cm
1x Cryptocorine Wenditii 30cm
1x Cryptocorine Wenditii 30cm
2x Echinodorus sp Amazon Swords 10cm
5x Sturisoma Panamense "royal whiptail" 5 cm
5x labidochromis Caeruleus "electric yellow" 4-5 cm
5x labidochromis Caeruleus "electric yellow" 4-5 cm
5x labidochromis Caeruleus "electric yellow" 4-5 cm
5x labidochromis Caeruleus "electric yellow" 4-5 cm
2x HPM Timers (for lights) 2x HPM Timers (for lights)
1 x bag of Poecilia reticulata "feeder guppies" 1-3cm
1x bag of 20x red cherry shrimp Neocaridina Heteropoda
1x bag of 20x red cherry shrimp Neocaridina Heteropoda
1x Male Pundamilia nyererei
1x Male Pundamilia nyererei
1x Male Pundamilia nyererei
1x Female Pundamilia nyererei
1x Female Pundamilia nyererei
1x Iodotropheus sprengerae - Rusty Cichlid Male 8/10 cm
1x bag of Cherry Shrimp (10+ High quality) XL
4 x Whiteclouds Minnows
1x Trio Red snake skin guppies
1x Large colony of Black Moscow Guppies 2M 10F
1x Large Piece Anubias Nana (Algae and snail free)
1x Pressurized Pond Filter (Aquapro APF5000)
1x 800l/hr powerhead
1x NLS Nutri-Gel 200gr
1x NLS Medium Fish formula 2mm 125gr
1x NLS AlgaeMax 1mm 125gr
1x NLS AlgaeMax 1mm 250gr
1x NLS Mega Fish Formula 10mm 485gr