brewmaster15
10-10-2002, 08:52 AM
I have some info regarding the 2003 ACA. I wrote a letter to the chairman of the show, asking a few questions first timers like myself may want the to know the answers to(as these are not addressed on the website). Since it will be in my hometown, I'm pulling for a discus blowout. Here's what I wrote to him:
Phil,
I have a couple questions regarding discus at the ACA show next year. I'm assuming a submersible heater will be allowed? Also, when it comes to domestic discus "hybrid" is a term used loosely among many hobbyists, although all color forms (with the exception of Heckel crosses) are considered the same species. By definition, a Blue Diamond or Pigeon Blood discus would not be considered a hybrid. Am I correct in assuming this?
I'm sure most discus showers will request 20 gallon showtanks. Will this be standard issue for the Symphysodon class? I will relay this info to my friends on the discus forums.
Thanks for your help!
Mike Trimpe
Discus Enthusiast
His Reply:
Mike,
To address your questions.....
1) yes a heater will be allowed as we will electric service available for the discus tanks
2) the question of what is a hybrid and what is not in the discus world is far beyond the scope of our show. As such all discus species/color groups are shown as one class. I am not aware of any fish being disqualified as a hybrid. We have the same situation with angelfish.
3) The standard tank size is 10 gallons. We will have 20 gallon tanks available if requested on the registration form. And yes, most discus exhibitors request a 20, but you will still need to ask.
Please let me know if you have any other questions and I wish you the best
in Cincinnati.
Regards,
Phil
...
The latest water reports show hardness at 133mg/liter, and ph at 8.8ml/liter. If you have any more questions about the water quality at the Best Western, here's the Cincinnati Water Works Quality number:
513-624-5600
Hope to see you all there, it should be a blast!
www.aca2003.com
Mike T
Phil,
I have a couple questions regarding discus at the ACA show next year. I'm assuming a submersible heater will be allowed? Also, when it comes to domestic discus "hybrid" is a term used loosely among many hobbyists, although all color forms (with the exception of Heckel crosses) are considered the same species. By definition, a Blue Diamond or Pigeon Blood discus would not be considered a hybrid. Am I correct in assuming this?
I'm sure most discus showers will request 20 gallon showtanks. Will this be standard issue for the Symphysodon class? I will relay this info to my friends on the discus forums.
Thanks for your help!
Mike Trimpe
Discus Enthusiast
His Reply:
Mike,
To address your questions.....
1) yes a heater will be allowed as we will electric service available for the discus tanks
2) the question of what is a hybrid and what is not in the discus world is far beyond the scope of our show. As such all discus species/color groups are shown as one class. I am not aware of any fish being disqualified as a hybrid. We have the same situation with angelfish.
3) The standard tank size is 10 gallons. We will have 20 gallon tanks available if requested on the registration form. And yes, most discus exhibitors request a 20, but you will still need to ask.
Please let me know if you have any other questions and I wish you the best
in Cincinnati.
Regards,
Phil
...
The latest water reports show hardness at 133mg/liter, and ph at 8.8ml/liter. If you have any more questions about the water quality at the Best Western, here's the Cincinnati Water Works Quality number:
513-624-5600
Hope to see you all there, it should be a blast!
www.aca2003.com
Mike T