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Tropical fish show comes to Atlanta July 17-20
By Pamela A. Keene
Tropical fish from the Americas, Africa and
Madagascar will be putting on a show July 17-20 when the Atlanta
Area Aquarium Association hosts the annual convention of the
American Cichlid Association at the Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel.
The event showcases two dozen types of Cichlids,
which are colorful tropicals and range in size from small fish with
ornate fins to tank-busting behemoths boasting both beauty and
attitude. They are among the most popular collectible fish for
hobbyists because of their beauty, demeanor, variety and parenting
of their young.
The annual convention brings together more than 600
people to improve their understanding and care of these fascinating
fish and to raise awareness and funds for research and conservation
efforts. Attendees include tropical fish hobbyists, scientists,
breeders, manufacturers and publishers from around the world.
The hobby’s leading manufacturers, publishers and
breeders will be on hand to showcase their products and answer
questions.
The convention closes with a Fish Auction which
begins Sunday, July 20, at 8 a.m. and will run into the evening.
This auction is open to the public and is an opportunity to bid on
some of the most beautiful and rare Cichlids.
The show takes place Thursday, July 17, from 8 a.m.
until noon, Friday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to
midnight, Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday’s fish
auction is from 8 a.m. until early evening.
Admission is free. For more information, visit
www.aca2008.com.
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