Delaware County Aquarium Society

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* * * SPECIAL NOTICE * * *

Due to the heavy snow that is expected in the area starting on Friday afternoon, the monthly meeting of the Delaware County Aquarium Society scheduled for Friday, February 5th, 2010, has been cancelled. There will not be a make-up meeting. We will however, attempt to have our speaker for this evening, rescheduled for another meeting in the next few months.

Please help to spread the word by contacting a fellow DCAS member and alerting them that this meeting has been cancelled. Your help is greatly appreciated – thanks in advance.

We will see you at the Friday, March 5th, 2010 meeting. Remember, our 11th Annual Auction will be held the following day, Saturday March 6th, 2010.

* * * END OF SPECIAL NOTICE * * *

Next Meeting

The next DCAS meeting is on Friday, February 5 - Hope to see you there!

February 2010 Speaker

HANS DISCUS - "HANS DISCUS, THEN AND NOW"

Hans has recently moved to the USA to distribute the "Stendker" Discus over here in America. Quoting his website: "Stendker has the largest Discus hatchery in Europe, and is for almost 35 years very respected for his high quality fish". Hans' full name is Hans Koops van't Jagt, but he just goes by Hans.

Discus Hans is a Dutch Discus breeder who's been active in Discus breeding since 1982. In the internet contests which were held from 1997 till 2000 Discus Hans was chosen to be the best Discus breeder worldwide.

Since 2002 Hans is the Dutch distributor of "Stendker" Discus. Stendker has the largest Discus hatchery in Europe, and is for almost 35 years very respected for his high quality fish.

With an appearance at the 2003 ACA in Cincinatti Discus Hans and the Stendker Discusfish surprised everyone. "This quality haven't been seen for years in the USA" was one of the remarks.

In 2004 Hans took a big step in his life, quit his regular job and became Senior Promotional Sales Manager of Diskuszucht Stendker Germany. His special mission is to promote the high quality German bred Discus in the USA.

In recent shows over the last few years, here are his very impressive results:
1st and 2nd, Best of Division and Best in Show at FOTAS Texas 2004
1st and 2nd at OCA Strongsville Ohio 2004
Winner of 9 awards of the 13 in the Discus classes, including Best Discus in show, at the ACA 2005 ( Texas).
1st, 2nd and 3th in Youngstown, Ohio 2005
1st, 2nd, 3th and best in Class in Laurel, Maryland 2005
1st, 2nd and 3th at the NJAS in New Jersey 2005
1st, 2nd and 3th OCA Strongsville Ohio 2005
1st, 2nd and 3th at GPASI Pittsburgh 2006
7 NADA Awards at ACA Chicago 2006
1st, 2nd and 3th Whale of a Show, Warren Ohio 2006
1st, 2nd and Best in Show PVAS, Massachusetts 2006
1st, 2nd and 3th at MCAS, Medina Ohio 2006
1st, 2nd and 3th OCA Strongsville Ohio 2006
1st, 2nd and 3th at NJAS in New Jersey 2007
1st and 2nd Aquafest CCA in Maryland 2007
1st, 2nd and People's Choice CAOAC ~ Canada 2007
Winner of 16 awards of the 19 in the Discus Classes, including Best Discus in Show at the ACA 2008 Atlanta.
1st, 2nd and 3th at Catfish Convention PVAS Maryland 2008.
1st, 2nd and 3th OCA Strongsville Ohio 2008.

Meetings

DCAS 2009 – 2010 MONTHLY MEETINGS

Please take note of our remaining meeting dates for this season:

2/5, 3/5, 4/9**, 5/7, 6/4 ** = 2nd Friday

DCAS 11TH ANNUAL AUCTION

Will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 – mark it on your calendar now!!!

Welcome!!!

Welcome to the Delaware County Aquarium Society, where fish-keeping hobbyists and professionals of all ages meet to promote and learn more about the care, culture and propagation of all forms of underwater life. In the belief that a social approach to the aquarium hobby can bring a new dimension of depth and appreciation and open a door to new friends and possibilities, the club has a whole host of proven programs open to your participation. Please explore these pages to learn more about our Club.

The Delaware County Aquarium Society meets on the first Friday of every month from September to June, at the Springfield Township Building at 50 Powell Road. (Look for the "POLICE" sign). Meetings start at 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Directions to the Delaware County Aquarium Society Meetings

From I-95

Take I-95 to Exit #9 - the Prospect Park/Essington Exit (Route 420 North)
Take Route 420 North until you get to the intersection of Route 420 North and Baltimore Pike (3.7 miles). This intersection will be the 3rd 4-lane intersection you come to after getting off of I-95 ( SEE Landmarks below )
Cross over Baltimore Pike and continue on Route 420 North until you get to the very next traffic light (Powell Road - .5 miles)
Turn right onto Powel Road
Continue on Powell Road through 2 traffic lights until you see the Police Sign on your left (.7 miles)
Turn into Police Station.
The Delaware County Aquarium Society meets in the first building you come to on your right hand side.

From I-476 (the Blue Route)

Take I-476 to exit #3 (Swarthmore / Springfield)
If you were heading South on I-476, you will turn left at the end of the exit ramp
If you were heading North on I-476, you will turn right at the end of the exit ramp
In either case, you will be on Baltimore Pike and heading into Springfield
Stay on Baltimore Pike until you reach the intersection of Baltimore Pike and Route 420 (1.5 miles) (See Landmarks below)
Turn left onto Route 420 - you will be heading North
Continue on Route 420 North until you get to the very next traffic light (Powell Road - .5 miles)
Turn right onto Powel Road
Continue on Powell Road through 2 traffic lights until you see the Police Sign on your left (.7 miles)
Turn into Police Station.
The Delaware County Aquarium Society meets in the first building you come to on your right hand side.

Landmarks for Route 420 and Baltimore Pike

On one corner you will see an Exxon gas station with the Target Shopping center behind it
On the second corner you will see CVS Drug store
On the other two corners you will see two automobile dealerships situated behind two smaller businesses which are actually located on the corners - Monroe Muffler and House of Carpets