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I am here to ask you for an important information. At the 2018 convention, I received donations of preserved Corydoras CW16 specimens. I know Rob donated part of this material but I cannot remember who else donated specimens for me. I would really like to mention the donators in the original description so, manifest here if you were one of my kind donators.
kind regards
Luiz
https://www.facebook.com/donate/517518675839320/
leopard wood catfish and a green phantom pleco!
To be honest, I love to talk fish. So I said, of course, I can tell you everything but maybe others in the group are also interested so I asked to do it here and not in a private message.
What exactly I do? I do alpha taxonomy. I use morphology/anatomy to (I´m trying to haha) recognize the only natural entity, the 'species'. Every species presents an "equation", a combination of features (rarely a single feature...) that can differ it from all other species (a diagnosis), and my job is to found such equations (a good enough one at least).
Remember my talk at CatCon 2018? the true identity of a taxon (a name, a species) can only be recognized through the comparison between the examined specimen and the 'name holder', the holotype or lectotype.
Very well, in big collections/museums, such as Smithsonian and Drexel, there are generally a huge number of type specimens. However, types are like other specimens, they get old, the color fade... And what I do? first, I do standard measures and counts. After that I check some key features: externally visible bones (infraorbitals for the win), spines (serrations), color pattern, etc...it´s very important to take very good pictures of them in three views, dorsal, lateral and ventral (so I have HD images to chech something more superficial later). This way, museum after museum, I´m building a database of Corydoradinae to build more solid diagnosis, provide redescriptions, reviews... =)
I hope this is what you asked Andrew =)
kind regards
Luiz
The All-Aquarium Catfish Convention is the Potomac Valley Aquarium Society's biennial event dedicate
Please stay tuned for information about the All-Aquarium Catfish Convention 2022 hosted by the Potomac Valley Aquarium Society! You will enjoy world-class speakers on a variety of catfish topics, social events with fellow aquarists, buying and selling aquarium fishes (especially rare and unusual specimens), and much, much more! Keep an eye on the page or the convention web page, catfishco
10/20/2022
Freshwater Tropical Fish For Sale Online - The Wet Spot Tropical Fish
Once again, a HUGE thank you to The Wet Spot Tropical Fish for their support of the convention. You saw their fish, the bags, their speaker sponsorship, and maybe even got to speak with Steve for a minute. These are top-notch people with a fantastic business. Take a look at their fish lists. Don't see something you're looking for? Ask.
Freshwater Tropical Fish For Sale Online - The Wet Spot Tropical Fish We specialize in both common and rarely seen freshwater tropical aquarium fish. Come check out the largest variety of fish for sale online!
Once again we had a phenomenal group of speakers to share their expertise. Huge thanks go out for great presentations and sharing time with everyone who attended. Two of them spent more time travelling than they did at the convention!
Eric Thomas: Your energy and sense of humor are infectious. Steven Grant: You have us looking a Corydoras a little different, and maybe taking a closer look at some tiny Asian catfishes. Oliver Drescher: Showing us how a breeding report is done; great job! Barbie Fiorentino: You were supposed to make us laugh, but it was great taking a look back. Leandro Sousa: Absolutely awesome how you brought us a little closer to your corner of the world and your critical work there.
Thanks also, of course, to the sponsors who helped bring us these terrific people:
Freshwater Exotics
The Wet Spot Tropical Fish
Aquatic Life Farm
Capital Cichlid Association
PlecoCaves.com
Repashy
Aqueon
Please support the businesses that support the hobby and its events!
10/14/2022
#moretanksforcairn
This is what we do at fish conventions.
#moretanksforcairn The All Aquarium Catfish Conventions movement to convince Cairn's mom that he should have more tanks!!!
You've probably already joined Catfishes of the World. If you love catfishes and haven't yet, you really should.
10/13/2022
Stock List updated with new stock!!
One of the best moments of the convention was our two lightning talks by "junior" aquarists. Sean Hensley (13) from Alabama and Cairn Graham (16) from Scotland gave superb reports of their catfish keeping activities! Both were poised, knowledgeable, and organized better than some experienced adult speakers we've seen. Big thanks to Cairn and Sean for being a part of this convention! Thanks also to Julian Dignall and Eric Thomas for assisting with these presentations, and David Snell for coming up with this fantastic idea.
Bekateen's FishRoom
To follow Eric Thomas' fishkeeping activities: https://www.facebook.com/Bekateen
Bekateen's FishRoom Photos of my fish and my attempts to breed them.
Big thanks to our vendors! Please support the businesses that support aquarist events. Swiss Tropicals, Alex's Fishroom NYC, Saburai Aquatics, Carol's Bettas, ATS Aquashop, Aurum Aquatics, Cunningham Cichlids.
10/10/2022
Leandro Sousa - YouTube
If you'd like to see more about Leandro's IctioXingu project:
Leandro Sousa - YouTube Este é um canal que trata de assuntos relacionados a peixes, desde aquarismo até a ictiologia, que é a ciência que estuda os ...PEIXES!Estamos sempre trazend...
10/10/2022
Photos from Bekateen's FishRoom's post
What a wonderful weekend of fish and friends. Specific acknowledgements will follow in the coming days, but huge thanks to everyone who participated!
10/09/2022
One last pic. In the presence of more legends.
10/09/2022
Just a couple blokes talking about catfish.
10/09/2022
Brazilian scientist comes to the United States to find Amazon swordplants for his fish room.
10/09/2022
Photos from NBM Aquatics's post
10/09/2022
The folks who attended all nine AACCs.
10/08/2022
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Tips for keeping your cories from poisoning themselves during transport.
10/08/2022
10/08/2022
Photos from All-Aquarium Catfish Convention's post
10/07/2022
10/07/2022
10/07/2022
Getting ready for the surprise lightning talk.
10/07/2022
Breakfast with the speakers!
10/07/2022
Photos from All-Aquarium Catfish Convention's post
10/06/2022
These fellows know a thing or two about catfishes.
10/06/2022
Who's heading to a fish con?
10/06/2022
If you're flying in to Washington Dulles Airport, there is a free shuttle service to the hotel.
During normal business hours the shuttle departs the hotel on the hour and half hour.
Pick up is on the lowest level - 2B and 2G.
The shuttle is labeled Hyatt Regency - don’t take the Hyatt Place shuttle.
Auction Preview/Selling | Potomac Valley Aquar
Sunday, Oct. 9 Auction! For info on selling in the auction or previewing registered auction lots:
Auction Preview/Selling | Potomac Valley Aquar If you would like to preview the lots for the Oct 9 All-Day Auction or wish to sell in the auction, please visit https://mygroupauctions.com/. You'll need to create an account and join the PVAS group. Once logged in look for the line for the Convention Auction. Click the binocular icon to view
10/04/2022
How many have you been to? At the Cocktail Hour on Saturday we'll have a special photo opp for those who have attended all nine conventions.
10/02/2022
Wild Caught Fish - Freshwater Exotics Freshwater Exotics
One of the hallmarks of our convention is that we bring in the best speakers, no matter from how far. We do it with tremendous support. This year Freshwater Exotics was instrumental in bringing us Leandro Sousa all the way from Altamira, Brazil. Please give them a visit some time and see if you can't find something interesting on their lists.
Wild Caught Fish - Freshwater Exotics Freshwater Exotics We are direct importers of high quality wild caught aquarium fish from South America. Also offering Ornamental Fish Expeditions.
Aurum Exotics
Aurum Aquatics will be making their debut in the vendor room! Featuring breeding caves from Pleco Ceramics, fish, plants and other goodies. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085454244853
Aurum Exotics Hobbyist and importer based out of Northern VA specializing in Plecos and Gargoyle Geckos.
10/01/2022
You're probably going to do some shopping at the convention. Thanks to The Wet Spot you'll be able to carry all your goodies! https://www.wetspottropicalfish.com/
10/01/2022
Welcome to Jason's Plecos & Cichlids LLC
A huge thank you to Jason's Plecos and Cichlids for their support of the convention!
Welcome to Jason's Plecos & Cichlids LLC If you are looking for plecos (Loricariidae) and cichlids, you have come to the right place. We import and stock one of the most diverse selections of pleco species in the USA. Currently we have imported and obtained from captive bred lines, 183 different types and species of plecos which includes s...
12/05/2021
Photos from Swiss Tropicals LLC's post
11/29/2021
Banjos, Dorads And Woodcats – Aspredinidae, Doradidae And Auchenipteridae Catfishes
Another book from Steven Grant!
https://www.ats-aquashop.de/en/products/books/banjos-dorads-and-woodcats-aspredinidae-doradidae-and-auchenipteridae-catfishes
Banjos, Dorads And Woodcats – Aspredinidae, Doradidae And Auchenipteridae Catfishes On 300 pages we present 52 genera of catfishes of the Aspredinidae, Doradidae and Auchenipteridae with over 100 species on more than 400 high-quality color photos.
11/19/2021
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11/06/2021
Visit Shane's World at www.planetcatfish.com/shanesworld !
Shane's World!
Visit Shane's World at www.planetcatfish.com/shanesworld ! A surprise for our pal Shane from the Duff!TOTAL laugh recording it. Guest vocal appearance from Simon the author too. UP THE DUFF!
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Please stay tuned for information about upcoming All-Aquarium Catfish Conventions hosted by the Potomac Valley Aquarium Society! You will enjoy world-class speakers on a variety of catfish topics, social events with fellow aquarists, buying and selling aquarium fishes (especially rare and unusual specimens), and much, much more! Keep an eye on this page or the convention web page, catfishcon.com, for details and announcements. Whether you are new to fishkeeping or a seasoned expert you will have a great time, become a better hobbyist and probably take home some new and interesting fishes to try.
Speakers at past conventions include:
Jon Armbruster, Heiko Bleher, Bob Bock, Eric Bodrock, Brooks Burr, Chuck Davis, Julian Dignall, Hans Evers, Lee Finley, Barbie Fiorentino, Ian Fuller, Devon Graham, Steven Hughes, Birger Kamprath, Ad Konings, Dinyar Lalkaka, Rusty Lalkaka, Anton Lamboj, Wayne Leibel, Shane Linder, Rob McLure, Heok Hee Ng, Ronald Nielson, Mark Sabaj-Perez, Christopher Scharf, Ingo Seidel, Mark Soberman, Regina Spotti, Melanie Stiassny, Stephan Tanner, Luiz Tencatt, Kamphol Udomritthiruj, Peter Unmack, Stanley Weitzman, Jeremy Wright
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