Castleford Aquarist Society Catfish and Loach show 2011

[The.Dark.One]

Hi

Castleford AS are thinking of putting on what would be our 3rd C&L show (and auction) in 2011 but I'm wanting to try and gauge interest so we can decide whether to go forward. We could also do with sponsorship if anyone has any contacts. The classes would be:


1. Aspidoras & Brochis
2. Corydoras with show size up to and inc. 5.5cm
3. Corydoras & Scleromystax with show size over 5.5cm
4. AOV Callichthyidae
5. Loricariids (inc L Numbers) up to and inc. 15cm
6. Loricariids (inc L Numbers) over 15cm
7. Bagrids (Mystus, Pseudomystus, Leiocassis etc.)
8. Pimelodids, Heptapterids, and Pseudopimelodids (Pimelodus, Pimelodella, Microglanis etc)
9. Aspredinids—Banjo Cats (Bunocephalus, Aspredo etc)
10. Mochokids (Synodontis, Chiloglanis etc)
11. Doras (Platydoras, Agamyxis etc)
12. Auchenpterid driftwoods (Tatia, Centromochlus, Parauchenipterus etc)
13. AOV Catfish
14. Cobitids (Botia, Leptobotia, Sinibotia, Parabotia, Syncrossus, Yasuhikotakia, Misgurnus, Chromobotia, Cobitis, Pangio etc)
15. ‘Hillstream’ Balitorids (e.g. Gastromyzon, Homaloptera, Pseudogastromyzon etc) &
Gyrinocheilus (Sucking Loach)
16. Non ‘Hillstream’ Balitorids (e.g. Schistura, Nemacheilus, Acanthocobitis, Yunnanilis etc)

[Richard B]

Steve, any approximate idea of time (of year)?

Also is there a link to a set of show rules that would apply? I've always thought about showing a couple of fish but don't think i've got suitable tanks etc

[The.Dark.One]

Hi Richard

We havent set one yet as we need to look at the calendar of other events/shows.

It will have its own rules and they wont be as strict as normal shows so you should be fine. Once we have decided if we are doing one and when I will post some more info.

[Richard B]

Cool! - thanks as always

If it becomes a reality for me to enter, then i'm looking at a couple of class 10 & a class 13 entry

[mikek]

if you need some show tanks making give brian a call 01929426609 he has been making tanks for the past 30+years he will make to order and a good price to he lives in lemington spar
Iill put a few entrys in if the date is ok,i beleve that there are suppose to be some half decent cats and loach around the castleford -yorkshier clubs regards mike

[The.Dark.One]

Thanks Mike

[The.Dark.One]

Castleford Aquarist Society are holding their 3rd Catfish and Loach Show on 10 July 2011 at The Lock Lane Centre, Back William Street, Castleford, WF10 2LW.

The auction will just be catfish and loach items only (fish, specific catfish and loach foods and books, caves etc). CAS will be arranging for the availability for some rarely seen catfish.

Best Catfish will be awarded the perrenial Synodontis carving kindly donated by Brian Walsh of GBW Carvings. Brian has been invited as the judge but this has to be confirmed. Instead of prizes for places, it will be £3 for 1st, £2 for 2nd, and £1 for third.

If anyone or company wants to sponsor any classes please drop me a line.

Classes and rules are:

1. Aspidoras & Brochis
2. Corydoras with show size up to and inc. 5.5cm
3. Corydoras & Scleromystax with show size over 5.5cm
4. AOV Callichthyidae (Hoplosternum, Callichthys etc)
5. Loricariids (inc L Numbers) (‘Plecs’) up to and inc. 15cm
6. Loricariids (inc L Numbers) (‘Plecs’) over 15cm
7. Bagrids (Mystus, Pseudomystus, Leiocassis etc.)
8. Pimelodids, Heptapterids & Pseudopimelodids (Pimelodus, Pimelodella, Microglanis etc)
9. Aspredinids—Banjo Cats (Bunocephalus, Aspredo etc)
10. Mochokids (Synodontis, Chiloglanis etc)
11. Doras (Platydoras, Agamyxis etc)
12. Auchenpterid driftwoods (Tatia, Centromochlus, Parauchenipterus etc)
13. AOV Catfish
14. Cobitids loaches (Botia, Leptobotia, Sinibotia, Parabotia, Syncrossus, Yasuhikotakia, Misgurnus, Chromobotia, Cobitis, Pangio etc)
15.‘Hillstream’ Balitorid loaches (e.g. Gastromyzon,
Homaloptera, Pseudogastromyzon etc)
16. Non ‘Hillstream’ Balitorid loaches (e.g. Schistura,
Nemacheilus, Acanthocobitis, Yunnanilis etc)
17. Breeders Corydoras, Aspidoras, Scleromystax (please see rules for number of fish etc)
18. Breeders other catfish and loaches (please see rules for
number of fish etc)
19. Pairs catfish or loaches

1. All exhibits to be shown in clear slab sided
containers, with no artificial illumination.
2. Judging to YAAS Standards (not rules).
3. All exhibits to be named where possible.
4. Whilst every care will be taken, C.A.S will not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage.
5. No fish to be shown in more than one class.
6. All tanks to have sufficient airspace above the waterline.
7. Pumps are allowed but may be turned off whilst judging
8. Show Secretary’s decision is final
9. Photography allowed after all judging is finished, unless exhibitor places ‘no photography’ on label.
10. Breeders class-4 fish with spawning date provided on tank. Minimum age of fish 3 months old.
11. Pairs classes—true matched pairs



Benching

11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Judging to commence 1.00 pm


Auction—catfish and loach items only

Booking in from 10.00 am
Auction to commence 1.00 pm
Pre-booking of lots is available - ring Steve on 07833400924 from 10 June 2011


15% commission to be retained by C.A.S

[The.Dark.One]

Thanks to a kind CAS member in addition to the cash prizes for 1,2,3 we now have £25 for best catfish and £25 for best loach.

Thanks to kind sponsors only classes 4,6,17 and 19 are without sponsors. Anyone who wants to sponsor for a mention in schedule and free publicity on the day please let me know.

[The.Dark.One]

Schedule is now available

Schedule

[Mod edit: Fix link and use URL tags --Mats]

[JamieH]

LINK NOT WORKING STEVE

http://www.yorkshireaquaristsociety.co. ... 5B1%5D.pdf

[The.Dark.One]

Hi

Just as an update we know the following fish will be for sale. These are just from the club, there will be whatever other people bring too, as well as other club members:

Hi

Just as an update we know the following fish will be for sale. These are just from the club, there will be whatever other people bring too, as well as other club members:

Cats
Panaqolus LDA68?
Imparfinis sp Paraguay
http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... is#p220058
XL Corydoras undulatus (true)
Corydoras concolor
Pseudolaguvia sp.
Tatis strigata
Tatis dunni
Tatis sp D
Hypancistrus L066
Corydoras Green Laser
Panaqolus LDA01
Peckoltia L265
Scleromystax C112
Panaqolus L206

Loaches
Homaloptera tweediei (true)
Lepidocephalichthys annandalei - very cute! http://img.img-box.de/7/5/1/0/8/75108.jpg

[MatsP]

Hmm, those links don't work. I expect you copied this from a post elsewhere - if so, you need to edit (or "reply to") the original post and copy that, not the text in the post as you read it - because links are "mangled" with "..." if they aren't very short.

--
Mats

[Martin S]

Steve

Pseudolaguvia sp.
Tatis strigata

Yes please
Can you give me any indication of price and numbers of fish available? What sort of size are the Pseudolaguvia?
Thanks
Martin

[The.Dark.One]

Not sure yet but strigata are not 'cheap'. They are a rare fish and have only been exported once in any numbers. Their reserve will probably be about £20. They are beautiful and are about 4-5cm. Probably be only around 4 or 5 for sale at the most

Pseudolaguvia, hard to say yet but may be around £2.50 to £3?, they are about 3cm. There will be a few more of these hopefully.

[Martin S]

Thank Steve, and no, didn't expect them to be. Problem is would want them all but don't think I can afford £100 on fish at the moment . I suspect the dunni are not cheap either, but maybe more affordable than the strigata. Im definitely interested in the pseudolaguvia, and would really like some of the tatia too...decisions, decisions!

[The.Dark.One]

The strigata would cost approx. £26-£30 minimum in the shops (good luck finding them though!). dunni are about £20 too, again, in the shops they cost minimum £22.50 (if you can find them).

You need to come to the event! ;o)

[Martin S]

The strigata would cost approx. £26-£30 minimum in the shops (good luck finding them though!). dunni are about £20 too, again, in the shops they cost minimum £22.50 (if you can find them).

Yep, guessed as much.

You need to come to the event! ;o)

I do, but I then know it's going to cost me a fortune as won't be able to walk away without a few of both/either tatias!
Will see who else is going from down south...

Martin

[The.Dark.One]

It would be nice to see you there. I think there will be some good show fish there too

[Richard B]

Sounds like a potential PC day out kinda thing...if a few midlanders and southerners make the trip

[The.Dark.One]

Sounds like a potential PC day out kinda thing...if a few midlanders and southerners make the trip

It would be good to get you lot up, even better if you will show some fish! These events need the support of people like you lot. Hope to see you there.

[The.Dark.One]

As well as the above fish, some more stuff that should be coming:

Centromochlus perugiae, red lizard cats, Corydoras panda, bronze and pepper corys, banjo cats, S. barbatus, H. fossilis,Exallodontus aguanai, Cory sodalis, Orinocodoras eigenmanni, Cory diphyes, Cory rabauti, Cory brevirostris, Cory julii, Aspidoras C125.

Possibles:

Very large Bagroides malapterus
Large Chrisichthys ornatus
Horabagrus brachysoma
Synodontis waterloti

[CoryWally]

I've got an odd Leporacanthicus heterodon which I'll bring for sale tomorrow. Unless anyone has some and they want me to keep this back for them. Prob ask £25.

Also a Chaca.

Cheers,
Mark.

[CoryWally]

To confirm the following went through the auction - at least what I can remember:

Corydoras concolor, C. undulatus, C. paleatus, C. aeneus, C. ortegai, C. julii (true), C. trilineatus, C. acrensis, C. rabauti, C. panda, C. sp. Green lazer, Aspidoras C125, Scleromystax sp. C112, S. barbatus, Imparfinis minuta, Panaqolus maccus, Leporacanthicus heterodon, Hypancistrus sp. L066, H. sp. L201, LDA10, LDA16, Ancistrus cirrhosus, L056, Centromochlus perugiae, Tatia dunni, Tatia strigata, Tatia sp D, Tatia intermedia, Auchenipterichthys coracoids, Pseudolaguvia, Heteropneustes fossilis

Show was a great success with 137 entries, more than some Open shows these days! Fantastic exhibits - thanks from CAS to all the sponsors, show people, judges, auction entrants, punters and everyone who helped make it a great day.

Cheers,
Mark.

[JamieH]

Thanks to all at CAS for a great really enjoyable day.

i enjoyed this show more than some open shows and the company was excellant looking forward to the next one !

[The.Dark.One]

Thanks to all at CAS for a great really enjoyable day.

i enjoyed this show more than some open shows and the company was excellant looking forward to the next one !

You're welcome Jamie. Thanks for supporting us. I too enjoyed it. Nice relaxed atmosphere and some cracking catfish and loach on the bench, and the auction.