Fish 'N' Chips
A Monthly Marine Newsletter
March 2006 Issue
Index
From Liz
By Elizabeth M. Lukan 03/06/06
Tank Showcases: I haven't received any photos in a long time -
we haven't had a showcase at all for 2006 yet! If you want to send in a photo or photos of
your tank or a prize specimen, visit
http://www.marinefiends.com/submittank.html.
If I don't get any soon, I'm going to assume that no one wants me to do these anymore, and
I'll just stop asking.
Site List: I don't know if anyone's even noticed but I haven't
been updating the site list lately. The reason? I haven't been happy with it. It's a
pain in the butt to maintain and I have been busy with my web design work
(see High Aspirations, Inc.),
life in general, and making an effort to get these newsletters done earlier. I'm thinking
about redesigning it with the goals of making less categories therefore less things
for me to check on a site before adding them to the list. Yes, I check each site
personally and only add those that are actually fish related. I'd like to give priority
to those sites that link to me and support Fish 'N' Chips by letting me publish their stuff
but haven't quite figured out how to do that yet (my web based database skills are still
in the novice category). I'm still in the mulling-it-over stage but figured I'd let
everyone know why there haven't been any new sites added lately. If you'd like to
pipe in with any comments, suggestions, etc., drop me an
email.
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A Short & Sweet Review
Coralife 96 Watt Power Compact Quad
By Corrie F., 08/02/2005
Edited By Elizabeth M. Lukan, 02/17/06
General:
I used this light exclusively for well over a year with good results. A total of 96 watts
made it ideal for five or ten gallon nano tanks. I used this fixture with my ten gallon tank.
I was able to keep a pretty large array of corals including softies/lps to even a few digitas
and an Atlantic Flower Anemone.
Examples:


Pros:
Seems to be made for a nano. Has a very sleek design. Is enough watts to provide for a large
array of corals. Can be used further down the road for a nice mod.
Cons:
It is a power compact which means no matter the wattage the par is limited. If you ever want to
do sps or corals that require high amount of par you would need to upgrade. The bulbs are expensive
and need to be replaced every six months. The original bulb that comes with the unit claims to be
actinic but really isn't leaving the owner to purchase a Sunpaq bulb for true actinic.
Editor's Comments:
Editing was limited to spelling corrections and some grammar (capitalizing the beginning
of a sentence, adding a period at the end, etc.). No other editing was done, what you read
was exactly what was written by Corrie.
The Coralife 96 Watt Power Compact Quad is a product of Energy Savers Unlimited and is listed on
their website under "Coralife / Compact Fluorescent Lamp Fixtures / Aqualight Deluxe Series -
Double Linear Strip - 20" AQUALIGHT - 50/50 4-TUBE (QUAD)." More information and an image
of the product can be found at
http://www.esuweb.com/cardfile.asp?ItemNumber=53101&IDProductRelationship=36.
Please visit Corrie's site for this review, forums, and much more. Corrie's Saltcreep
can be found at
http://www.saltcreep.com/

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Doin' It Yourself!
Back Siphon
By Brad Leyten, 08/04/05
Edited By Elizabeth M. Lukan, 01/13/06
When your return lines to the main tank go up and over the back glass you risk the
possibility of the tank back siphoning. If the power goes out or you shut the power
off to your pump, the tank will back siphon till the water level is low enough for
the pipe to draw air into it. If your sump is not large enough to handle the volume,
then you will be cleaning up saltwater from your floor.
Every inch of water depth on a 48"L x 18"W tank is about 4 gallons of water.
A way to help prevent back siphoning (besides check valves that are prone to fail) is
to drill a hole about 1/8" in the return line(s) just below the water level (like
in the picture). By doing this, the pipe will drain far less water before the pipe draws
air and the siphon breaks. You may require a hole larger than 1/8". After you drill
the starting hole you can test if it is working properly by briefly turning your pump
off. If the back siphoning stops when the water level is at the drilled hole, then it is
working properly.
Editor's Comments:
The above article is the property of Brad Leyten and has been republished with his permission.
My editing was limited to checking spelling and grammar (if applicable) and putting the
article into the Fish 'N' Chips format.
Please visit Brad's site for this article, a collection of beautiful photos and much more.
Brad's Think Reef - Aquarium Blog can be found at
http://www.thinkreef.com/.

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Caught In The Net
By Elizabeth M. Lukan 03/06/06
New Stuff Found
Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine
(http://www.advancedaquarist.com/):
A New Look
Adopt-a-Beach and Beachwatch
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) launched a newly designed website for their
Adopt-a-Beach and Beachwatch initiatives.
Wallpaper of the Month

Title: traveler
Copyright: Reefs.org
Link to Wallpaper: http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/download.php?id=4970
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Marine Aquarium Council Update
Fourth Quarter 2005
Director's Note
Achieving a balance between the supply and demand for MAC Certified organisms is one of
the biggest challenges facing MAC. Therefore, MAC is focusing the bulk of its efforts on
improving the volume, variety and quality of MAC Certified organisms from coastal communities
in countries like the Philippines and Indonesia. Importers and retailers are continuing to
voice their support in increasing numbers for a marine aquarium trade based upon quality and
sustainability. They are doing this by 'signing on' to MAC Certification and submitting the
"MAC Statement of Commitment and Support" in a steady flow. Over seventy (70)
importers and retailers from eleven (11) countries have committed themselves to the MAC
initiative, despite the limited and inconsistent supply of MAC Certified marine organisms
available in 2005.
One of the main reasons for the continued interest in MAC Certification is that companies
involved in the buying and selling of marine ornamentals are realizing the inherent benefits
from adherence to the MAC Handling, Husbandry and Transport Standard (HHT). As Christian
Cosvas, owner of Abris Sous Roche, a recently Certified retailer (France), puts it
"MAC and its international Standards represent a great tool that I have adopted to fully
handle marine ornamentals and to manage traceability within my facility. The MAC Certification
has allowed us to take a major step toward managing our marine organisms to ensure the best
conditions and the usage of best practices".
Even though companies may already have extensive experience and knowledge in the handling
and husbandry of marine organisms, they have found that working to the MAC HHT Standard helps
them to organize their facility operations and documentation to address issues such as
traceability, mortality tracking performance and interaction with suppliers. According to
Martyn Else, from the recently Certified importer Tidal Life (UK), "The MAC
Certification allows us to follow in more details our activities within our facility and thus
optimize our efficiency, and respond to the market's demand. We have developed a tighter
relationship and better communication with our suppliers".
These improvements enable the industry to better respond to calls for more responsible and
accountable trade in living marine animals. Through their demand for verified responsibility
and sustainability, importers and retailers that become MAC Certified are leading a wave of
change for the future of the marine ornamentals trade.
Governance
MAC Board of Directors for 2006
The MAC Board of Directors met in December 2005. The Board elected several new members to
fill vacancies created, as several Board members retired from the Board due to the 'term
limits' of two consecutive three-year terms. MAC seeks to maintain a diversity of Board
members representing the scope of stakeholders and geographic areas important to MAC's
mission. A majority of these stakeholders must be non-industry affiliated. Steven Broad,
Executive Director of TRAFFIC International, was elected as the new Chair of the MAC Board.
The current MAC Board members and the organizations with which they are affiliated are as follows:
- John Brandt, Secretary (Marine Aquarium Societies of North America)
- Steven Broad, Chair (TRAFFIC International)
- Christopher Buerner, Vice Chair, Industry (MAC Certified Importer)
- Svein Fosså (Scandinavian Pet Trade Union)
- Randolph Goodlett (American Marinelife Dealers Association)
- Scott Hajost (IUCN - World Conservation Union)
- Alex Ploeg (Ornamental Fish International)
- Joko Purwanto (AKKII - Indonesia Coral, Shell and Ornamental Fish Association)
- Jan Steffen (UNESCO Southeast Asia; TERANGI - Indonesia Coral Reef Foundation)
- Lolita Ty (Philippine Tropical Fish Export Association)
- Frank Vorhies, Treasurer pro tem (Conservation/Business Consultant)
- Doug Warmolts, Vice Chair, Non-Industry (AZA - American Zoos and Aquariums Association)
- Alan White (Coastal and Coral Reef Management Consultant)
Key MAC Board Members Retire
At the end of 2005, leading MAC Board members Bruce Bunting, Keith Davenport and Marshall
Meyers retired at the end of their second three-year terms, as required by MAC By-laws.
Marshall Meyers, of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), served as the
first MAC Board Chair and was a key figure in the consultative group that led to the formation
of MAC. Bruce Bunting, from World Wildlife Fund US (WWF), became the second MAC Board
Chair and has been active in his guidance of MAC's growth during the past three years. Keith
Davenport, from the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA), has been heavily
involved in the development of MAC from the very beginning, and has been a very active
supportive Board member, especially in his role as Board Treasurer. MAC owes much to Bruce,
Keith and Marshall for the time and effort they have put into developing and guiding the
organization. We cannot thank them enough. We wish them all the best.
Indonesia Update
Bali Fish Collectors Receive Certificates
One hundred and thirty-nine (139) collectors, from three collectors groups and two
collection areas in North Bali, took part in the first MAC Certification graduation ceremony
in Indonesia on November 22, 2005. The collectors were invited on stage, set up by the local
government, to receive their certificates. Six (6) exporters' representatives also attended
the graduation. The certificates were presented by the Head of Buleleng District and the
Director of Conservation and Marine Parks from the Marine Affairs and Fishery Department. MAC
staff also manned an information stand with a display of photos and fishing gear. The event
generated much local media interest. The pride and happiness shown by the collectors when
they received their certificates created a feeling of hope and optimism among those that
attended the event. At a time when fuel prices had just been doubled, this was the sort of
boost needed by the collectors and exporters. Now more than ever, they will need to be paid
a fairer price for their fish if they are to continue to participate in a sustainable and
responsible fishery.
MAC Indonesia Extends its Range of Operation
MAC and its partners will expand their range of work to West Sumatra and Sulawesi next
year, after conducting site scoping surveys in both areas. The selection of new areas
involved the participation of MAC Certified exporters who have already established trade
in these areas through their local representatives or in cooperation with local traders.
The fish variety available from West Sumatra includes many species from the Indian Ocean.
Around Sulawesi there are also significant collection areas for many hard coral species.
In both of these areas, MAC will work with "resident rovers", who fish in the
collection areas near to where they live, and also rove to collect at other sites in the
surrounding waters. These collecting areas are within sixteen (16) hours boat journey of
their resident villages. Collection Area Management Plans (CAMP) will also be developed
for the reefs where they collect.
One of the challenges of working with roving collectors is ensuring that they are able
to maintain the health of the collected organisms during the long sea journeys. Cyanide
use is prohibited and net-only capture methods are required. Another issue with roving
collectors is the question of how they can be encouraged to be more responsible for the
marine resources in areas far from their home villages. In training them to dive more
safely, collect more carefully and selectively and then transport their catch in ways that
significantly reduce mortality, a responsible fishery is being developed. As MAC's
operations spread into more regions of the archipelago, other collectors, suppliers and
exporters are closely watching the work. MAC continues to receive expressions of interest
in its work from people operating in other areas of Indonesia. With growing support from
the industry, the vision of a responsible and sustainable marine aquarium trade in
Indonesia is moving closer to reality.
Coral Harvest Assessment and Monitoring
In working together to develop a resource monitoring protocol for the Indonesian coral
trade, MAC and Reef Check gave a presentation about the MAQTRAC protocol to the Indonesian
Scientific Authority in Jakarta. Many aspects of coral harvest were discussed, including
monitoring collection areas, establishing rational quotas, and developing management plans
for coral collection areas. The discussion was also attended by Dr. Suharsono and Dr.
Terry Done from the 'COREMAP' project of the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and
the Indonesian Government.
Philippines Update
Ensuring Good Post-Harvest Quality in Marine Ornamentals
The quality of marine ornamentals depends not only on the use of the proper
non-destructive collection methods, but also relies on the post-harvest handling, packing
and transport. To ensure a steady increase in quality and continuity in these
improvements, an extension and quality program has been recently launched in the
Philippines. To address these issues a follow-up program has been developed by the MAC
Philippines Extension and Quality Manager, Christiane Schmidt.
One of the first steps has been surveillance visits to collection areas to gain
information on quality control and assurance issues, and then to identify and implement
response measures. For example, one major issue is the stocking of organisms at the
village locations after collection and before transport to exporters. In response to this,
MAC and Certified collectors and companies are working together to design and develop
holding facilities appropriate to different areas (e.g. floating net pens, suspended cages,
and land-based facilities). To address issues arising from the lack of skills at the
collection level, internships at MAC Certified exporter facilities are planned for MAC
Certified collectors and the coordinators, who are responsible for screening and packing,
to provide training in best post-harvest handling practices. Moreover, to tighten the
link between collection areas and their customers, exporters will help collectors to
understand the criteria for screening fish and the ways to avoid fish being rejected.
Finally, this training period will be completed by an on-site training supervised by the
MAC Area Managers and the Extension and Quality Manager.
A new module of the MAC training program for collectors is now devoted exclusively to
quality issues and post-harvest handling practices. This program will be extended to
include work with exporters in order to guarantee the flow of high quality MAC Certified
organisms along the entire MAC Certified chain of custody.
Pacific Update
Moving Certification Forward in the Solomon Islands
The WorldFish Center (WFC) with MAC, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Solomon
Islands Fisheries Department will undertake a three year New Zealand Agency for
International Development (NZAID) supported project on capacity building. The goal of
this project is to achieve a responsible marine aquarium trade that supports sustainable
livelihoods and poverty reduction in parts of the Solomon Islands. The MAC related
aspects of the project will include:
- Training in the Collection Area Management Plan (CAMP) development and compliance
with the MAC Ecosystem and Fisheries Management Standard (EFM) for fish collectors
and community stakeholders in areas where fish are collected;
- Training in fish collection methods, post-harvest handling, packing and other
aspects of compliance with the MAC Collection, Fishing and Handling Standard (CFH),
for those engaged in collection of specimens from the wild;
- Providing advice on methods used by participants involved in aquaculture for
marine ornamentals that will be in compliance with the Mariculture and Aquaculture
Management Standard (MAM); and
- Training in the process to achieve compliance with the MAC Holding, Husbandry and
Transport Standard (HHT) for exporters based in Honiara.
The project will enable collectors of marine species for the aquarium trade,
aquaculturists and exporters involved in the project to apply to be assessed for
compliance with the relevant MAC Standards.
Certification Follow up in Fiji
Post-certification work continues with the two MAC Certified exporters to follow up on
the use of the MAC Label and chain of custody issues. The exporters' main challenge relies
on their compliance with existing aquarium trade policies and guidelines set by the Fijian
Government, in particular the ones in relation to CITES. This includes resource-based quotas
for live coral and live rock species.
Europe Update
European Importer and Retailer Interest in MAC Certification Increases
Along with the successful Certification of six (6) European importers and retailers in
2005, many more industry operators have publicly announced their interest to become MAC
Certified, by signing the "Statement of Commitment and Support" (SOC). Three
exporters from three countries, as well as eight (8) importers from five (5) countries and
six (6) retailers from three countries have signed this public statement of interest in MAC
Certification. All companies that have signed the SOC are listed on the MAC website at
http://www.aquariumcouncil.org/subpage.asp?page=167§ion=3.
The total number of SOC signers now stands at one hundred and thirty two (132) companies
from twenty-three (23) countries.
To facilitate the submission of the SOC to the MAC Secretariat, this form can be completed
online from the MAC website in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish at:
http://www.aquariumcouncil.org/subpage.asp?page=17§ion=3.
SIZOO: the Spanish Pet Industry Trade Show
In October 2005, MAC was invited and supported by the SIZOO's organizers to participate
in this major biannual Spanish pet trade show in Barcelona, which included a special
aquarium seminar. For aquarium industry operators at the seminar, the MAC Executive Director,
Paul Holthus, made a presentation on the MAC Standards and outlined the steps necessary to
follow in order to become MAC Certified. In addition, he was interviewed for several Spanish
publications and was able to meet many of the aquarium professionals attending this event.
North America Update
MAC at Backer Christmas Pet Industry Trade Show 2005
Thanks to the generous support of H.H. Backer Associates Inc., MAC attended the annual
Backer Christmas Trade Show with its booth and presentations at the Backer Industry Seminar
Series, in Chicago in October 2005. Mark Schreffler, MAC Certified Supply-Demand Director,
participated in a co-presentation with Joe Olenik from Hoffer's Tropic Life Pets (Wisconsin).
Olenik presented a paper on reducing mortalities in freshwater and marine fish, while
Schreffler focused his presentation on the status of organism handling and transport in the
Philippines and Indonesia. The seminar attracted a large audience and many of them took
opportunities after the session to approach both presenters for further questions.
This trade show was well attended with a record turnout of both visitors and exhibitors
including three MAC Certified importers and one MAC Certified exporter. The MAC booth
attracted a large number of visitors. Attending retailers also expressed interest in the MAC
Certification program, subscribed to the MAC News and signed the MAC Statement of Commitment
and Support (SOC).
A Live Interview Evening at Tropical Resources Website
Tropical Resources dedicated the month of December to Conservation Efforts. The
Tropical Resources website chose to share one of their special live chat interview
evenings with MAC Executive Director, Paul Holthus.
On December 17th at 8:00 pm EST, Cindy Williams, owner of Tropical
Resources, welcomed Holthus in the chat room. After conducting a live interview about
MAC activities and programs, several marine hobbyists joined the discussion to share their
growing interest towards MAC.
Thanks to Tropical Resources and this exclusive pleasant evening, MAC was able
to familiarize the website members about the existence of sustainable reef management through
a responsible trade.
From now on, the participants know that they can seek MAC Certified marine organisms at
their local retailer and thus become supporting pillars of MAC and its Certification program
growth.
For the ones who were unable to participate in this live interview, Tropical
Resources and MAC invite you to visit the Tropical Resources website where the
interview has been reported, at:
http://tropicalresources.net/phpBB2/interview_mac.php.
Communications and Outreach
German Version of the MAC Hobbyist Kit Now Available
For the German speaking countries and their hobbyists, the German language version of the
MAC Hobbyist Kit is now available. The Hobbyist Kit is designed to raise awareness among
marine aquarium keepers and clubs about the issues affecting the future of the marine
aquarium hobby, as well as introducing MAC and creating an understanding of MAC Certification.
German speaking hobbyists and clubs and others are invited to contact MAC at
info@aquariumcouncil.org in
order to receive a copy.
Clubs can use the kit to focus a meeting on MAC Certification and the role of hobbyists
in ensuring the marine ornamental trade is responsible and sustainable. This kit includes a
"PowerPoint" presentation about MAC and its programs, an accompanying narrative
document, a MAC background file, a marine ornamental trade fact sheet, a FAQ on the MAC
International Standards and a survey to be completed after the meeting. The MAC Hobbyist Kit
is also available in English and French, upon request at
info@aquariumcouncil.org.
MAC and the European Union Aquarium Curators (EUAC)
MAC presented its programs and progress at the EUAC yearly meeting, held at the
Oceanario de Lisboa, Portugal (September 27 to October 2), where more than one hundred
and thirty (130) public aquarium specialists from twenty five (25) European countries met.
As part of the opening session dedicated to conservation issues, the MAC Communications
Director, Nathalie Gamain, made a presentation on "Public Aquariums and Marine Aquarium
Council Certification: A Partnership for Ensuring a Sustainable Marine Ornamentals Trade".
This presentation focused on the existing and future synergy between MAC and the European
public aquarium community.
To ensure that this partnership develops and maintains momentum, a MAC-EUAC working group
met for the first time to link the public aquarium community in order to move towards a
sustainable marine ornamental trade. Specific actions are being initiated by this working group:
supporting MAC Certification through acquisition policies, studying the public aquarium demand
versus the hobbyist market demand and determining the role of public aquariums as importers
that can support MAC Certification. Some institutions, such as the Oceanario de Lisboa
have already started to adapt their policies. "When our Institution needs to populate its
tanks with marine ornamental organisms we prefer to contact MAC Certified operators in Europe.
This is part of our quality seeking strategy and also supports a more responsible marine
ornamental trade, which we try to enhance at our aquarium", says Nuria Baylina, Curator of
the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) award-winning Oceanario de Lisboa. Another action
covers increasing public awareness about the marine ornamental trade issues through exhibits.
A General Statement of Support has been developed specifically for public aquariums to publicly
announce their support toward MAC Certification and its international Standards. This form is
available upon request at
info@aquariumcouncil.org.
MAC Debuts at the Underwater World Image Festival
The 32nd Underwater World Image Festival, held from October 27-30 in Antibes,
France, authorized MAC to distribute information to international press representatives and
display MAC brochures at each exhibitor's booth. This gave MAC the opportunity to enhance its
presence and outreach in France, but also to international marine hobbyists who attended this
annual event. The MAC Communications Director, Nathalie Gamain, held meetings with press
representatives and organizations, in order to familiarize them with MAC Certification and the
international Standards.
The UK Public Aquarium Community Raises its Interest for MAC
Dr Heather Koldewey, Senior Curator, Aquarium of the Zoological Society of London,
gave a presentation on behalf of MAC at the National Aquarium Workshop hosted by Anglesey
Sea Zoo, Wales (November 19-20). The conference had over one hundred (100) delegates
representing the British and Irish public aquarium community. The presentation "Improving
the Sustainability of the Marine Ornamental Trade through Certification and Legislation"
addressed approaches to increasing sustainability in the marine ornamental trade, including
MAC Certification and the CITES legislation for seahorses. The MAC Public Aquarium Resource
Kit was promoted in the presentation and then distributed to interested participants. The UK
public aquarium community is developing a proposal for a tour of UK aquariums to promote MAC
when there are a greater number of MAC Certified British retailers.
Certification Update
Test Certifications Underway against MAC MAM Standard
Test certifications against the MAC Mariculture and Aquaculture Management Standard (MAM)
in Hawaii and the UK are to take place around this end of 2005. The results of this work will
be reviewed by the MAC Standards and Certification Advisory Committee (MACSCAC) in early 2006.
Following this review by the MACSCAC, the MAM Standard will be released for public comment,
prior to be finally published in the first quarter of 2006.
In addition to the complete MAC MAM Standard there is also a version enabling those
facilities which already hold the MAC HHT Certification to include their 'in house' culturing
of marine ornamentals to their existing scope of Certification.
For further information, or if you wish to be sent a copy of the MAM Standard when it is
issued for public comment, please contact Peter Scott, MAC Certification System Director at
peter.scott@aquariumcouncil.org.
Remember to visit the MAC website at
http://www.aquariumcouncil.org/ for more
information and to subscribe to the newsletter.

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Marine News
By Elizabeth M. Lukan 03/06/06
02/08/06, FOXReno.com
Feds Bust Up Illegal Shark Selling Ring
http://www.foxreno.com/news/6846944/detail.html
02/09/06, WWF
Hundreds of endangered coral reef fish released in Indonesia
http://www.panda.org/news_facts/newsroom/index.cfm?uNewsID=59380
02/13/06, Reef Relief Inc.
Reef defenders in Bahamas sue over mega-resort
http://www.reefrelief.org/reefreliefnews/reefnews.asp?file=20060227articles.html
02/21/06, Environmental News Network (ENN)
Report Says Most Reefs Damaged by 2004 Tsunami Will Recover in a Decade
http://www.enn.com/today.html?id=9924
02/23/06, Yahoo! News
Coral Reef Discovered Off Thailand Coast
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060223/ap_on_sc/thailand_new_coral_reef
02/27/06, Reef Relief Inc.
DEO Fisher Award Available for Young Women
http://www.reefrelief.org/reefreliefnews/reefnews.asp?file=20060227barticle.html
02/27/06, Reef Relief Inc.
Scientists examine the decline of Florida Bay
http://www.reefrelief.org/reefreliefnews/reefnews.asp?file=20060227carticle.html
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Chips...er...Tips
Acclimating Toxic Releasing & Poisonous Fish
By Stan & Debbie Hauter
Edited By Elizabeth M. Lukan, 02/18/06
If you are acclimating several fish at one time and any are of a toxic releasing or
poisonous stinging nature, it is best to acclimate such species individually in a
container of their own!
Editor's Comments:
Editing was limited to spelling and grammar corrections and putting into the
Fish 'N' Chips format. The above is part of a larger article, Acclimating Saltwater Fish
the Drip Line Way, which can be found at
http://saltaquarium.about.com/library/weekly/aa111802.htm.

To Submit Your Tip: Visit
http://www.marinefiends.com/submit.html.
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Upcoming Events
By Elizabeth M. Lukan 03/06/06
| Event | Start Date / Time | End Date / Time | Location |
Event Details, Notes, and For More Info |
| March 2006 |
| MASLAC Meeting: Behind-the-scenes tour at the
Aquarium of the Pacific |
Mar. 11, 2006 | |
Aquarium of the Pacific,
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, USA, (562) 590-3100 |
Marine Aquarium Society of Los Angeles County: http://www.maslac.org/ |
| MCS: Lancashire area group conference |
Mar. 18, 2006 | |
University of Central Lancashire, Avenham Building, Avenham Lane, Preston, UK |
http://www.mcsuk.org/events/events.php |
| Global Pet Expo 2006 |
Mar. 23, 2006 | Mar. 25, 2006 |
San Diego, CA, USA |
http://www.globalpetexpo.org/ |
| Seaweed Identification Workshop |
Mar. 27, 2006 | Mar. 31, 2006 |
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland |
http://www.mcsuk.org/events/events.php |
| April 2006 |
| Backer's 18th Annual Pet Industry Spring Trade Show & Educational Conference |
Apr. 7, 2006 | Apr. 9, 2006 |
The New Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
http://www.hhbacker.com/hhbacker/s06tradeshow.asp |
| Western Marine Conference 2006 | Apr. 21, 2006 | Apr. 23, 2006 |
Red Lion Inn, 1401 Arden Way, Sacramento, California, USA 95815, (916) 922-8041, (800) 733-5466 |
http://www.wmc2006.org/ |
| The International Marine Aquarium Conference - 2006 | Apr. 28, 2006 | Apr. 30, 2006 |
The Crowne Plaza International, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
http://www.theimac.org/ |
| AZA Professional Training - Includes Advances in Animal Keeping in Zoos and Aquariums |
Apr. 29, 2006 | May 5, 2006 |
Omaha, NE, USA |
http://www.aza.org/ |
| May 2006 |
| Interzoo 2006 | May 11, 2006 | May 14, 2006 |
Nürnberg, Germany |
http://www.interzoo.com/ |
| October 2006 |
| Backer's 40th Annual Pet Industry Trade Show and Educational Conference |
Oct. 6, 2006 | Oct. 8, 2006 |
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, USA |
http://www.hhbacker.com/hhbacker/x06tradeshow.asp |
| Undated Events |
| Lighting Survey | now | unknown | |
Reefs.org: http://reefs.org/GBSurvey/surveyq.php?survey_id=10 |
| Marine Aquarist Profile Survey | now | unknown | |
Reefs.org: http://reefs.org/GBSurvey/surveyq.php?survey_id=8 |
| Overflows Survey | now | unknown | |
Reefs.org: http://reefs.org/GBSurvey/surveyq.php?survey_id=13 |
| RIO Aquarium Pump Failures Survey | now | unknown | |
Reefs.org: http://reefs.org/GBSurvey/surveyq.php?survey_id=12 |
| Salinity Survey | now | unknown | |
Reefs.org: http://reefs.org/GBSurvey/surveyq.php?survey_id=6 |
| Salt Mix Survey | now | unknown | |
Reefs.org: http://reefs.org/GBSurvey/surveyq.php?survey_id=7 |
| Sandbed Survey | now | unknown | |
Reefs.org: http://reefs.org/GBSurvey/surveyq.php?survey_id=11 |
| Temperature Survey | now | unknown | |
Reefs.org: http://reefs.org/GBSurvey/surveyq.php?survey_id=9 |
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