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Tell Aquarium Fish Readers What You Think: Creative Fish Names

Fish Chat — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:53:56 GMT

We hope you're enjoying seeing your responses in the magazine's Fish Chat section. We invite you to reply to this post with your answer to this month's question. Again, your response may appear in Aquarium Fish International! (All published answers are subject to editing.)

What are some of the most best/most creative fish names you’ve ever come up with (or heard of)?

Please post answers by March 10. Thank you!

Convincing others to keep fish

afmweb — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:41:50 GMT

We’d like to give you a chance to share your thoughts and advice with fellow hobbyists in our annual magazine, Aquarium USA. Each week, we’ll post a couple questions you can answer—and your answer could get published in the next Aquarium USA! Question #11 is:

If someone told you fish were too expensive, too hard or too much work, what would you tell them to convince them they should keep fish?

How to make tank maintenance easier?

afmweb — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:32:53 GMT

What advice would you give to other hobbyists to make tank maintenance easier? Do you have any methods?

If you've been in the hobby for a while....

afmweb — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:57:33 GMT

We’d like to give you a chance to share your thoughts and advice with fellow hobbyists in our annual magazine, Aquarium USA. Each week, we’ll post a couple questions you can answer here—and your answer could get published in the next Aquarium

USA

! Question #2 is:

If you’ve been in the hobby for a while, what would you have done differently as a beginner?

If you keep reefs or high-tech planted tanks.....

afmweb — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:21:07 GMT

USA

! Question #3 is:

If you keep reef tanks or high-tech planted tanks, explain the benefits/joys of reefkeeping/planted tanks to someone just thinking about it.

Convincing others to spend more money on fish!

afmweb — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:08:10 GMT

Sometimes, family members who don’t keep fish may not be too thrilled about spending money on more tanks, equipment, etc. What do you think a fishkeeper can say to convince someone to spend money on a tank?

Name a fish everyone should keep!

afmweb — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:29:29 GMT

What fish would you recommend to someone because you think it’s really great that everyone should keep it at least once? Fresh or salt.

The most important advice for new hobbyists

afmweb — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:50:32 GMT

We’d like to give you a chance to share your thoughts and advice with fellow hobbyists in our annual magazine, Aquarium USA. Your answer could get published in the next Aquarium USA! Our final question is:

What is the #1 most important piece of advice that new hobbyists need to know?

Aquarium Safety Quiz

FishChannel Moderator — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:55:04 GMT

Hey everyone,

Make sure you take our new Aquarium Safety Quiz.

http://www.fishchannel.com/quiz/QuizPage.aspx?ActivityID=3402

If you don't get 100%, you should work on your aquarium safety! There's an article in the April Aquarium Fish International all about aquarium safety too!

Tell Aquarium Fish Readers: #9

Fish Chat — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:13:10 GMT

What was the first fish that you had that bred?

Please post answers by February 5. Thank you!

I messed up! Will you help me (and Sneeze)? Sneeze's Tank is running for SOTW this week. Please give him all of the support he needs.

rainylove — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:42:48 GMT

Hi everyone! Will you please vote for Sneeze's Tank 163517 this week. I haven't had much time this week to be on the computer. Can you please support him (and me) for the rest of this week by passing out his campaign message and vote for him? Thank you!

Campaign message:

Hello. Sneeze’s Tank will be running for SOTW on the last week of February with a possible win on the 1st week of March. Sneeze is a shy Convict Cichlid who got beat up by his paired siblings and would love your support. Please vote for him every day to help this little cichlid win his award. Come visit the SOTWT page and help your favorite tanks (and fish) win their SOTW award.

P.S. The SOTWT page needs help sending out campaign blogs to other fishchannel members. Please join then Set-Up of the Week Team to earn daily votes from other SOTWT members. Thank you!

Tell Aquarium Fish Readers What You Think #8

Fish Chat — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:57:32 GMT

Where do you keep your tank? Do you have a fishroom? An office tank?

Please post answers by January 8. Thank you!

Do your kids keep fish?

afmweb — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:17:27 GMT

We’d like to give you a chance to share your thoughts and advice with fellow hobbyists in our annual magazine, Aquarium

USA

. Each week, we’ll post a couple questions you can answer—and your answer could get published in the next Aquarium

USA

! Question #10 is:

Do you have kids that keep fish? What fish or type of setup would you recommend for kids to care for? Anything to avoid?

FishChannel Peer Moderators

FC Community Moderator — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:26:49 GMT

Hello everyone, we're launching the FishChannel Forum Peer Moderator Group. The volunteer Fish Moderators will assist the moderator team in keeping an eye on the forum to help keep our community a friendly environment.

Our first Fish Moderator in the Peer Moderator Group is princessotfu.

Breeding Tips and Challenges

afmweb — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:25:20 GMT

Do you have any tips to give to others about breeding fish? Did you have any challenges and how did you overcome them?

Do you spend a lot of time and money on your tank?

afmweb — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:26:01 GMT

Fishkeeping is a great hobby. Explain why it is that you are willing to spend tons of time and money on it.

Advice for new planted tank hobbyists?

afmweb — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:30:55 GMT

Is there any advice you’d like to give fellow hobbyists who’d like to keep plants for the first time?

Tell Aquarium Fish Readers What You Think #7

Fish Chat — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:49:19 GMT

What’s the most interesting/funniest thing you’ve seen a fish do?

Please post answers by December 4. Thank you!

Got Cats?

FC Community Moderator — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:28:48 GMT

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Starting New Club- (???)

dave a — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:07:04 GMT

I've been trying to start a new club for fishkeepers in Palm Beach County and nearby for a year now, albeit sporadically- at first there was a partner, but that didn't last- now we've gotten as far as the 1st meeting- ads and articles in two papers plus flyers n fish & pet stores got a response from all of FIVE peeps, three of them being self, significant other, and the coordinator of the meetingplace who gets 100 bucks an hour for it normally- so I guess you know why she "wants it to fly"...
This month, I'm putting out 4X5 inch flyers/reminders for the next meeting in as many places as will take 'em- pet shops, libraries, supermkt bulletin boards, etc.
Now, here's why I think the first attempt may have failed- (or did it?)--
- The only night they would give us was a wednesday (midweek workday- a drawback? - @ 6:00 PM (bad time fer shure- people are eating!) - But it was free-- because she wants more paying guests.
- Most of the flyers were hung in petshops (I've been advised since then that they regard us as THE ENEMY -can you believe it?)
-I thought I should call libraries to get permission to hang these little flyers ($35.00 at Staples)- but they only allow gov't agencies to put out flyers now!!!
- and I got one pet shop to put them in bags-if they remember-
- The next meeting will be held at the River Center of Burt Reynolds Park, on the EAST side of US Rte #1 north, No. 805- Jupiter, FL. 33477- at 7 PM on November 12- for further info please call (561) 743- 7123-
if you know anyone within driving distance or live in a 50 mi. radius of Jupiter, please attend- there's no other freshwater or combined club between Tampa and Miami (or the rest of the state!)

Check out the FishChannel.com Holiday Gift Guide!

FC Community Moderator — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:30:59 GMT

The holidays are almost here. It's time to start looking for great gifts for your fellow fishkeepers or yourself! Check out the great gift ideas in FishChannel.com's Holiday Gift Guide.
http://www.fishchannel.com/fish-holiday-gift-guide/holiday-gift-guide.aspx

What's easiest/hardest about fishkeeping?

afmweb — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:49:53 GMT

USA

! Question #1 is:

What do you find easiest/hardest about fishkeeping?

Tell Aquarium Fish Readers What You Think #5

Fish Chat — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:26:04 GMT

Welcome to another installment of Fish Chat! As always, we appreciate everyone's answers. We invite you to reply to this post with your answer. Again, your response may appear in Aquarium Fish International! (All published answers are subject to editing.)

"What is your absolute favorite species and why?" If you keep both fresh and saltwater, feel free to give us your favorite fish in each category.

Please post answers by October 8. Thank you!

Tell Aquarium Fish Readers What You Think! #6

Fish Chat — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:31:54 GMT

Tell us about your tank maintenance. Have you discovered anything that makes it easier? Do you put it off until the last possible second? If so, why do you wait?

Please post answers by November 5. Thank you!

Moderators

FishChannel Moderator — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:27:47 GMT

HI,

We occassionally are asked how to be a moderator on this site. Well, we've decided to go ahead and test this out. So, we are going to start a peer moderator group. You will have a new title, instead of New Member, Average Member, etc, you would be Fish Moderator. For Group, instead of Forum Members, you would be Fish Moderators.

What you would do is not that much different than what you already do. Come on the site.

Additionally, you'd be asked to look through recent posts and make sure the rules are being followed, there's no spamming, etc. You'd have the ability to move questionable posts out of site of other forum users, for admin to look at and decide course of action.

So, if you are interested, send me a PM and let me know you are interested. We will choose those members that have never had any disciplinary problems on the site (obviously), and have been here a while, seem to know their stuff, get along, etc. You must also be at least 18 years old.

There will be a DEADLINE for telling us you want to be a moderator. Then we will choose those that meet the criteria. Please let us know by 11/15.

F.M.

Happy 4th B-Day Siamese Algae Eater!

jfish13 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:13 GMT

Every time I see you

I look at a king,
with Siamese blood,

and I want to sing,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAE!!!!!

My siamese algae eater has turned 4 --- and may many more come!

Below is his Picture!

Free Fish Book

FishChannel Moderator — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:38:41 GMT

Check out the last couple posts here:

http://board.fishchannel.com/Topic155457-11-1.aspx

F.M.

New Fish Book

FishChannel Moderator — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:27:39 GMT

Hello fishkeepers,

FishChannel's parent company, BowTie Inc., is working on a new fish book and we want your questions. This will be a beginner fresh- and saltwater book by one of my favorite television pet-personalities Marc Morrone.

So, we'd like for you to use this opportunity to ask Marc questions for inclusion in this book. Marc has many, many years of experience with all types of aquarium livestock.

Here's a funny clip of Marc trying to wrangle all of his animals!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5X6lVv_mL4

Ask your questions in this forum and they will be submitted for possible inclusion in the book!

Thanks,

F.M.

Forum Contest Giveaway

FishChannel Moderator — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:35:20 GMT

We have one book that we'd love to give to one of you great forum participants! It is called "Aquariums: The complete guide to freshwater and saltwater aquariums."

This book is large (about 300 pages) printed on thick glossy paper and filled with lots of color photos and illustrations. It will make a nice coffee table book for you.

The Contest
Reply to this topic with your best fish-related limerick. For those that don't know what a limerick is, it's a poem of (AABBA) form. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerick_(poetry) Your limerick can be funny or serious, happy or sad, even completely random (but not so random that it doesn't have a little something to do with fish).

This contest will be open for submissions from 9/21 - 9/28. Our editorial staff will choose the winner.

*PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE - Only post your limericks on this thread, do not post replies to other's poems, or any thread that is not a limerick. Anything that is not a limerick will be deleted.

Each of you (account) can post up to THREE limericks. You can do this all in one post or in three separate posts.

Good Luck,

F.M.

Tell Aquarium Fish Readers What You Think #4

Fish Chat — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:19:58 GMT

We appreciate everyone taking the time to answer our posted questions. Question #2 was published in the October Aquarium Fish International Fish Chat.

And here is this month's installment. We invite you to reply to this post with your answer. Again, your response may appear in Aquarium Fish International! (All published answers are subject to editing.)

"Have you ever successfully recruited a friend of family member to the hobby? How did you do it?"

Please post answers by September 8. Thank you!

When conflicts arise on our forum

FC Community Moderator — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:04:41 GMT

*These suggestions were originally written by Pepper’s Pa on the BirdChannel Forum, but have been edited for use here by Community Moderator.*

There are rules and guidelines created and posted here to help make this a safe and respectful forum to visit. There are two rules, “1. Communicate in a friendly and respectful manner” and “3. Don’t instigate arguments” that we’ve had some recent difficulty in following. In an effort to help all of us, below I’ve written some ideas that you may find beneficial in dealing with and preventing conflicts here. If needed, I hope you find this of some help.

When we are exchanging electronic communications here on the message board, it’s easy for something to be misinterpreted. Our ability to communicate through our written words does not convey the full message that is included in the tone of our voice, our facial expressions and our overall body language. When we take away all these signs that can be understood when we are talking face to face, our words often are read as different than the message we thought we were sharing.

We’ve all likely seen what can occur when our messages here are misinterpreted. Misinterpreted messages often escalate to stronger disagreement, hurt feelings, people taking sides in arguments and other negative situations that create stress and anxiety in many of the members and visitors to our message board who have been exposed to negative posts and threads.

In an effort to help all of us, I’m going to share some ideas and suggestions that you may find helpful and useful in keeping this a message board where you always feel welcomed, comfortable and look forward to visiting. These are not presented in any priority and are only numbered for organization.

These first ideas for your consideration deal with what to do if there is an active conflict or disagreement occurring:

1) Don’t infer the worst about a post – It’s easy to read a post and think it is against your opinions, comments or you personally in a negative and disrespectful manner. Before jumping to a negative conclusion, consider why (what benefits or pleasure) the person posting may gain from what is written and you may realize what was written doesn’t make sense to you. Instead of responding to it, consider what the member may have been trying to say. If you still feel it is something that violates the rules of the message board, send a private message to a moderator to look into your concern and intervene if that is needed. Also, not every member has the same skills at writing. Some are more skilled in writing clearly than others. In addition to those who have spent a lifetime writing in English, we have a worldwide membership including international members. Some of these members may use English as a second language or write in broken English. Posts may sometimes appear demanding or rude, when that was not the intent of the writer. Do not misinterpret writing skills as disagreement or antagonism towards you.

2) Don’t get involved in an argument or heated discussion – It is very hard to remain or appear to remain neutral when you add a post into an active disagreement. Anything you say can easily be misinterpreted in the “heat of the moment” and an increase in the intensity of the disagreement may occur where you find yourself dragged into it. If you see an argument or negative interactions developing or occurring, please consider: Sending an immediate private message to the moderators sharing the name of the thread, where it is located and a brief description (There’s an argument between members.) of the problem. If you know how, providing a link (hyperlink) to the post will be very helpful. If you feel you must do something more, in addition to contacting the moderators, make a short, neutral post such as “Do we want/need to consider a timeout?”

3) Keep it short and simple – Though we often feel the need to expand on our thoughts, when emotions are high often choosing to say less is the best and most successful path to follow.

4) Remain neutral – You may feel very strongly about one side or the other of a conflict or you may feel it’s important to offer support to one of the members in a conflict. Please don’t take sides, it may keep the conflict going or escalate it as more members become involved. If you feel you must give your support to a member, do it in a private message, you can still show your support in this way.

5) Disagree positively – It’s common that members have different opinions and a friendly discussion can help clarify both members’ opinions on a topic. We tend to approach our differences in opinions by being negative towards the opposing opinion instead of being positive about our own. When we focus on the positives, we are focusing on ourselves while when we are sharing negatives against the opposing opinion the person may feel it is more personal and less about the opinion. Example: Consider this situation. A member posts that he is wondering about the tank size needed in order to add new fish to his community. The current tank is, by general standard, too small to add any more fish. Example of a negative reply: You need to get a bigger tank if you plan on adding those fish. It is cruel to keep that many fish in that size tank. Example of a positive reply: You may want to consider getting a larger tank than your current tank. A larger tank would provide your community with more opportunities to hide, explore, swim. You’ll be giving your community the chance to be active, happier and live a longer and more enjoyable lives. Both replies have said the same thing, but in decidedly different ways. Which would you hope to receive?

6) Treat others as you’d like them to treat you – Didn’t we hear this at a young age and isn’t it still true?

7) Emoticons ([], [], [:O]) – There are many choices of emoticons that we can include in our posts. The problem is that each person may consider an emoticon means something different. Does [] mean I’m laughing with you or at you? Though our words may not come across as clearly as we hope, adding emoticons may also add confusion.

8) Jokes – When a conflict occurs, we all have different approaches to try to defuse the tension. Some people are direct while others try to bring a lighter approach or attempt to joke or be silly. Though this may work for some people, it may have the opposite effect for others. People may feel that their concerns are being ignored or thought of as frivolous.

9) Focus on you and your actions – There is only one person whose actions you can control and that is you. Write about yourself using “I” statements and not about the other person with “You” statements. Write “I think . . . “ and not “You think . . . “

10) Let your actions represent you more than your words – There is no stronger way to present your opinion than by your actions and not your words. Your day-to-day interaction with other members here gives the best representation about the person you are and the opinions you value. By choosing to participate, you may be validating and strengthening a conflict. Choosing to not participate may be sending the strongest message you are able to deliver and help defuse a conflict.

11) Don’t forget the original post – When a conflict or disagreement occurs, we often forget that a member had originally asked a question or had some other reason to begin the thread. Instead of allowing emotions to control the tone and direction of the thread, ask yourself, “will what I’m about to write help answer the questions or needs presented in the first post?” We all want to offer what help and support we can provide to every member, don’t allow emotions or disagreement to block the help we may provide.

12) Beware of trolls and spammers – Trolls and spammers are people who come to a message board for the sole purpose of disrupting it and getting an emotional response to their posts from the members. These antagonistic people are usually new members and are made happy if we respond to their ridiculous posts. The very best thing you can do is to not give them the emotional response they desire. Respond to them with a post such as, “This post appears to be from someone looking to disrupt our message board. Please do not respond to this thread. I have contacted the moderators to look at this thread.” To give you an example of a troll’s posts, here’s one that actually occurred here. One of this troll’s least offensive posts was on how to treat a new bird. It was suggested that the best way to get a new bird adjusted to a new home was to place it in a small sealed box, then scream at and bang on the box. Yes, this was one of the least offensive posts by this troll. If you see what appears to be a post from a troll or spammer, do not give them the response they desire. Be calm and immediately send a private message to the moderators informing them of post/thread in question.

The following may provide you with some things to consider before or after a heated conflict occurs.

13) Private messages aren’t always private – Messages that you thought were sent privately to another member in confidence, may accidentally or on purpose be shared with others. If what you share with another person is not what you want to spread on the message board, then your best choice may be to not share that information. What you keep private and don’t share with others will remain private.

14) I don’t mean to offend anyone . . . – We’ve all seen this or similar statements at the beginning of a post. If you have to start by saying you don’t mean to offend, it usually means you consider what you’re posting will be offensive. If you feel you need to include these words in a post, you really should not be writing that post.

15) Random acts of kindness – This was a catch phrase a few years ago . . . but it’s still very valuable today. Look for opportunities to offer praise to other members. Congratulate members when they’ve made a breakthrough with their parrot. Thank members when they’ve shared something that is helpful to you. Share with members that you appreciate what they bring to the message board. Praise a skill or talent that a member shares that amazes you. Congratulate a member on successes or special days in their life. Goodwill goes a long way in developing and maintaining a friendly and respectful message board.

16) Apologies – If you are involved in a conflict with another member that takes place in front of everyone, when emotions cool you may want to apologize to everyone. That’s not needed and may reignite the conflict and turmoil. If there is a member or two who you really feel there is a need to apologize to then do it in a private message. Keep it short and simple, “I am sorry for my role in our recent disagreement and I wish my comments had been friendlier and more respectful.” Don’t attempt to explain why you were so passionate or to defend the position you had taken in the conflict.

If we strive to keep every post we write friendly, polite and respectful it will go a long way in keeping all our interactions friendly, polite and respectful. I hope something shared here will be of help to you if you observe or are involved in a conflict here.

Advanced Disney Ponyo Screening

FishChannel Moderator — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:30:32 GMT

For your chance to see an advanced screening of the new Disney Film, Ponyo, just fill out the form on this page:

http://www.fishchannel.com/fish-magazines/aquarium-fish-international/Ponyo_contest.aspx

F.M.

Tell Aquarium Fish Readers What You Think! Question #3

Fish Chat — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:58:59 GMT

Thanks to everyone who responded to our previous questions! Here is this month's installment. We invite you to reply to this post with your answer. Again, your response may appear in Aquarium Fish International! (All published answers are subject to editing.)

"What do you think is the biggest misconception about fish or the hobby?"

Please post answers by August 7. Thank you!

Beware of this site

sassy829 — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:53:44 GMT

Just wanting to warn other fish people out there. Do not order fish from SomethingsPhishy.com. I paid over 60 dollars for "overnight" shipping but it took 2 nights and a day for my fish to arrive. They are all very stressed and I am pretty sure 1 of the discus is going to die. It was in the 20s here and there was barely a cup of water for 2 inch discus so it was frigid and polluted. I bought 6 tetras, they were all in one bag and they either beat up on each other for 2 nights and a day or the fish were shipped to me with shredded fins and tails. Furthermore customer service told me if I wasn't happy I should order my fish from somewhere else. They won't offer a refund or replacement if the fish die because of the horribly long and not well packaged trip. Customer service stated they only guarantee live arrival. I will definetly order from somewhere else and I recommend you do the same. I tried repeatedly to put a true review of my experience on the site, and it keeps getting deleted. Now since I kept trying to put my review up I can't even access the website from my computer anymore.

Win a 16 Gallon Complete Setup!

FishChannel Moderator — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:05:45 GMT

Hey Fishkeepers!

Starting Saturday December 1st the new Beauty Below the Surface monthly contest starts anew. December's winner will receive a Tetra Water Wonders Aquarium Kit. This is a 16 gallon glass aquarium, that offers clear, undistorted viewing of your fish. A super quiet Whisper Filter is included, along with 50-watt heater, AquaSafe water conditioner, and TetraMin Tropical Flake Food. Free TetraCare Online and Toll-Free Assistance program is also inside the kit, making it an all-inclusive set-up.

So go get your camera, take your best pic, and upload it to our Beauty Below the Surface contest running December 1 - 31.

Good Luck!

F.M.

Tell Aquarium Fish Readers What You Think!

Fish Chat — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:44:38 GMT

Answer this question, and your response may appear in Aquarium Fish International!

“How long have you been in the hobby? What do you love most about fishkeeping?”

We are kicking off a new section in the magazine, where each month, we publish some answers to our monthly question. We invite you to reply to this post with your answer. We hope you’ll enjoy this new section of the magazine and possibly seeing your reply in print! (All published answers are subject to editing.)

And be sure to keep on eye on this forum for next month’s question!

Caption Contest

FishChannel Moderator — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:11:31 GMT

Hi,

We have a new fish Caption Contest on FishChannel. Make sure to check it out and submit your best caption for your chance at reward points. You can also submit photos for a chance at reward points.

http://www.fishchannel.com/fish-contests/caption-contest.aspx

F.M.

Tell Aquarium Fish Readers What You Think! Question #2

Fish Chat — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:52:24 GMT

Thanks to everyone who responded to last month's question! Here is this month's installment. Again, your response may appear in Aquarium Fish International!

"Do you prefer biotope tanks? Do you like wild-type fish, or do you like fancy varieties? Why?"

In case you didn't get a chance to see last month's question, this is for a new section in the magazine, where each month, we publish some answers to our monthly question. We invite you to reply to this post with your answer. We hope you’ll enjoy this new section of the magazine and possibly seeing your reply in print! (All published answers are subject to editing.)

Please post answers by July 9. Thank you!

Photo Contest

FishChannel Moderator — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:36:36 GMT

For those who may remember, we used to do a fish identification contest for lesser known fish and give points out to a winner for their Fish eClub account. Well, we decided we would do it again, except this time the fish won't be as hard, but you do have more to identify.

Rules:

One winner will receive 500 Fish eClub reward points.
The winner will be the person who gets the most correct answers.
If there are multiple people with the same number of answers correct, then we will do a raffle of those participants to decide the winner.
Be as specific as possible, you should give a common and scientific name for the fish.
Only one entry per person.
Only entries sent to the proper email will be considered. fishchanneleditor@fishchannel.com

DEADLINE: 6/22 by 12 p.m. EDT

Send all answers to fishchanneleditor@fishchannel.com

Good Luck!

F.M.

Forum Contest!

FishChannel Moderator — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:07:14 GMT

Hi,

We have a fun forum contest for you. Below you will find a quiz. Answer the questions as best as you can and email your answers to fishchanneleditor@fishchannel.com. Whoever has the most questions right wins. In the event of a tie, all of the highest scoring (tied) entries will be placed in a raffle.

Deadline: 5/15/2009 by 12 p.m. EDT

Prize: 1 winner will recieve an autographed copy of David A. Lass' Angelfish book from BowTie Press.

Email entries: fishchanneleditor@fishchannel.com

Good Luck!
F.M.

All questions are about FRESHWATER Angelfish.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. How many species of Freshwater Angelfish are there?

a. 1

b. 3

c. 6

d. 9

TRUE OR FALSE

2. Angelfish are known to school.

True

False

FILL IN THE BLANK

3. Name the species of Freshwater Angelfish.

TRUE OR FALSE

4. Angelfish are omnivores.

True

False

FILL IN THE BLANK

5. Angelfish are considered to be Crepuscular. What does this term mean?

*Bonus Question: What does the “A.” in David A. Lass stand for?