Is everybody ready for the 2019 MCA FISHROOM TOUR?
Saturday, June 1st!
Meeting spot is Premier Pet Supplies
15399 Merriman Rd
Livonia, Mi. 48154
Time: 12 noon
This year we'll have an extra special presentation from Jessica Bullock!!!
An Introduction to Dwarf Cichlids
An introduction to the world of dwarf cichlids covering water chemistry, tankmates, and breeding, with an overview of commonly available genera and a focus on Apistogrammas.
Jessica has been keeping fish since childhood and is a long time member of the Hamilton & District Aquarium Society. She caught the cichlid bug as a teenager after bringing back her first Apistogramma from a collecting trip in the Peruvian Amazon. Over the years she has kept and bred a wide range of fish and currently works primarily with blackwater species.
Fishrooms:
Josh Cunningham
Josh Cunningham has been keeping and breeding African Cichlids for almost 20 years. He operates Cunningham Cichlids & maintains a huge fishroom in his 400sq.ft basement.
Rob Longfellow
I have been breeding and raising tropical fish for 47 years.
My first spawn was a pair of Kribs at age 13. I entered in a
fish show at Southland Mall and won first place in the family
class.
I have spawned many different species of fish from all over
the world. Some on purpose and some by accident.
At my peak, I had 40 tanks in my townhouse basement (free
water) raising live food and breeding for wholesalers and
local fish stores.
I've helped set up 2 store's tanks and filtration systems.
At this time, I have 15 tanks totaling 550 gallons.
I have Lake Tanganyika cichlids and a few plecos.
Kevin Whittenberg
Kevin has been keeping fish on/off for 20years. He has a variety of species that he maintains in approximately 40 tanks.
His ultimate goal is to only keep C.A.R.E.S. species.
Brian Yelick
I have always kept fish from my childhood until now. In the past I kept community fish. 2 years ago one of my best friends got me into African cichlids and it exploded fro there now I have 8 fish tanks and several fry tanks. I started in lake Malawi but have moved on to lake Tanganyika which is home to my favorite fish to keep... Tropheus!
As always - A BAP auction, mini auction, raffle & potluck BBQ/picnic will be at our last stop on the tour. So, please bring a dish to pass.
IF YOU HAVE PORTABLE CHAIRS... BRING THEM
