ACA2003

Several people asked about going to the ACA in chat the other night (by the way I had a great time chatting with everyone!) Here is the post from last years ACA in Atlanta, GA. So everyone can get caught up on what they missed last year and what they can look forward to this year........



So the question is "who is going this year"? :P
We will be there waiting for everyone else to show up!


http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=1822;sta rt=0


Tracey

[hunterbeav]

Diane and I will be there for sure it's about a 4 1/2 hr drive for us. And my birthday is july 25th yeeeeehhhaaawwwwwwww!! so wouldn't miss it. See ya there all :bounce: :bounce2: :bounce: :bounce2: :mickey: PS: anyone know the location other then Cinnici. Oh.

[gary1218]

Tracey,

I PROMISE to go if you PROMISE to meet me in room 1304 :) ;) :D ;D

GARY

Randy,, You know I will be there!!!!!! Dr Torch aka Mench will be there with his partner in crime--Gary. Don't forget the duct tape Haha, I gotta keep Cary off the CD Player! Joe ;D 8)

[Tyler]

Tracey and Randy,
I'll most likely be there! Quite a drive from NJ, but mom seems like shes up for it. Can't wait, should be a blast.

Tyler

Gary, there is no room 1304! Joe

Hi all, yes I guess I should of posted the web address to the ACA this July.....Here it is...........


Randy


http://www.aca2003.com/

[gary1218]

Joe,

I'll bet there will be a "room 1304" by the time we're through ;D

GARY

[fishfarm]

I'm always at every ACA convention, would not miss it!!!!!

[Mike_T]

I will definitely be there, I've already gotten Thursday and Friday off....they'll be some pics in the Events Locator section soon of the Hotel, and some links to a few of the good LFS in Cincy. I encourage anyone with show experience to post tips for selecting, conditioning, and transfering discus.

http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index.php?board=18;action=display;threadid=3555

I have tentatively selected an entry myself, and this will be my first experience with showing a fish. If you read Randy's thread from last year, you can tell it will be a good time...and I promise even more discus this year!

Mike T 8)
www.aca2003.com

[Francisco_Borrero]

By late July I will be a Cincinnati resident, hopefully with a new house (with basement for fishroom), so I will be there too. If that works, people who want to "crash in" may do so, as long as they don't mind dwelling amid boxes (we are moving early July).
See you all there. Cheers, Francisco.

[Mike_T]

I also have an open couch and some floor space, if anyone's strapped for cash. You can pass out in front of the 220 reef tank...

Looking forward to meeting you Francisco.

Mike T 8)
www.aca2003.com

[roger]

I just may be taking someone up on that couch offer :)

Or the fishroom with boxes even.

According to mapquest that would be a 15 hour drive from my place.

Hmmm fly up, crash at someones place and fly back with a bunch of fish... what an idea ...

Peace,
Roger

[TheDiscusKid]

I will be there for sure. Will probably be a discus convention basically with all the discus lovers there :)

Bruce Duong

[TheDiscusKid]

Hey Mike_T I myself will be showing my discus there also. You wanted tips for showing discus, do you want me to post it here? Thanks

Bruce Duong

[April]

theres a large possibitlity i will be there!!!! my boss said shed buy my plane ticket. weezy and julz have a room booked already for us all to share.

Yup I'll be there for sure... http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/_950/drunkard.gif

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[Aquatic_Design]

I wish I could be there. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
With all of the dog shows I have scheduled for this year I can't tell my husband we need to fly to Ohio for a fish show. Maybe next year. Does anyone know where the 2004 show will be?
Have fun everyone. :jester:

Donna :)

[Mike_T]

April,

No way! They let Canadians into these things now? :o ;D

You smug folks up north with your naturally soft water and your long-lasting RO membranes...

That would be sweet!

Bruce,

I put a link on my first post to the events locator section. Could you post it there?

Mike T 8)
www.aca2003.com

[fishfarm]

2004 is in Denver!!

[TheDiscusKid]

I was told either Denver, or the Washington D.C. area?

Yes 2004 is in Denver.........Randy

This is the first chance I've had to reply, Gary you big flirt you are giving our secret away!
You are right there my be a 1304 by the time we leave Ohio!
Tracey

[gary1218]

;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

GARY

PS I don't think Randy noticed :-*

[joanr]

WOW!! ;D 2004 in Denver? You know I'll meet you all in 04!
What a hoot!!

Joan

Bruce, We applied for it to be in Baltimore not Washington D.C. :-\We will be reapplying for 2005. ;D Joe

[TheDiscusKid]

Alright, Thanks Joe. Could you post your tips on how you transport discus to shows Joe? Thanks

Bruce Duong

[mench]

Tracey,Tracey,Tracey,how could ya do me wrong like that :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( I thought we had the thing going on,Mrs Jones....but now I get tossed like a throw away cull BOO HOO....I will have to turn to Prill and Red for a shoulder to gry on.......Gary find a new Room for the ACA :( :( :(

Mench,,slinking away to morn......

Mike T, You can count me in for 12 entries. Joe ;)

Bruce, No problem , I will put it on here either today or tomorrow. Joe ;)

Wow Joe 12 fish..This year us discus nuts just may take over the show.....Who else plans on placing discus in the show and how many....I plan on at least 2 discus and maybe an angel or two also..............Randy

Thanks Ron now I have no secrets ;)

Tracey

I'll be there,
Joe You Better Bring More then that! ;) hee.hee.hee
;D ;D ;D ;D

:P

[TheDiscusKid]

I'm planning on one discus. one angel. And one of my specialties, a 14 inch central american, a 10 inch madgascan and a 6 inch african cichlid.

Bruce Duong

[Mike_T]

Bruce,

Same here. What type of angel are you going to enter? I'm trying to select a DD Black, standard fin.

-Mike T 8)
www.aca2003.com

[fishfarm]

Hi, I had 6 discus in Atlanta and 17 other cichlids, I placed two first, one second and four thirds, but none in discus! A friend won the discus catagory with one of my fish, so I can live with that! (I did take first the year before) :thumbsup: I'll take 6-8 discus and about 15 other fish. I transport everything just like I would ship them and bring my own water for my discus. They will be shown in 10 gallon tanks, bring you own heater and extension cord, water conditioners, ect. Don't feed them for a few days before the trip and only lightly at the show to avoid ammonia problems. The ACA uses the small size Hydro sponge filters so if you have some cycled you can swap them out.

To far off to pick out which strain of angel or angels I will bring but all of mine(Or should I say my wifes) are super veils..................Randy

[TheDiscusKid]

This is the Koi angel I will enter. It took 2nd at the OCA for its rookie debut :)

Nice, I will see if the wife wants to post any pics of hers. She has koi, black leps, silver leps, and others.......

Randy

[Mike_T]

Randy,

Silver Leps? Any pics? I'm raising some F1 (P.Scalare) silvers right now that are about a week old.

-Mike T 8)
www.aca2003.com

Tips for preparing discus for ACA show:

#1 Fish must be adult size
#2 Place fish in tank by itself for at least a month before show
#3 make sure fish is not easily spooked---Many judges use penlight flashlights to get a better look at the condition of the fish. Use flashlight before feeding the fish at home for awhile. The fish will get the idea that when it sees the flahlight, it is dinner time. The fish will approach the front of the tank and display.
#4 Water changes are allowed. In International Shows--they are not. It is purely up to you if you wish to feed. Do so lightly. A fish does not show well if it is stuffed due to less activity. a hungry fish moves about the tank. I do not feed mine.
#5 bring some type of cover for tank top ie. glass, plexiglass, saran wrap.

Transporting a fish to a show.

#1 Do not feed fish for at least one day prior to transport.
#2 Bag fish in 4) 3 mil bags with oxygen and bag buddies by Jungle.
#3 Bring your own heater and power strip--they are not provided.
#4 If possible--bring some of your own clean water.


Discus are not placed in any categorical order. All fish compete on an even basis. Be aware of the opening and closing times of the fishroom and do any maintenance at times provided. If you win--be gracious. If you don't--be humble. It doesn't look good for an adult to go into a tantrum stomping one's feet and crying uncontrollably. I didn't look that bad --did I? Joe :-[

Am not doing any of that Joe!


My Discus love People xoxoxoxxo but more found of women ;)



They will do their job without training! ;) may the best man or discus win!


Best wishes!
Your Friend
Cary Gld!