Dear aquarists,
We invite you all to take part in the Brooklyn Aquarium Society Holiday Party at Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant. It is located at 5811 Avenue N, Brooklyn NY 11234 taking place on Friday December 13th at 7pm. Reservations are $70 per person which includes Choice of Anti Pasta, Entrée and Dessert as well as Coffee, soda or tea.
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To kick off 2023 we will once again be having a 50/50 split on donated livestock only (corals, fish and plants in good health) for members only.
Members must sign in at the donation desk that they want 50% of whatever their livestock items are auctioned for (no reserves). The total of all donations must be greater than $5 and your return check will be available for pickup at the next regular meeting.
Not a member yet? No problem, become one at the event. Join Now
Happy New Year,
The Brooklyn Aquarium Society welcomes you to take part in a virtual online presentation by Pat Donston of Absolutely fish in New Jersey on Parasitology of Fishes on Friday, January 8th at 7:30 pm
During this talk Pat discuss ailments and possible treatment for our aquatic friends
https://youtu.be/SKp1ay24c1c
This meeting will also be streamed live on the Brooklyn Aquarium Society Facebook page. Questions will be taken during this interactive event.
Absolutely Fish owner Pat Donston started in the hobby with his first aquarium when he was nine years old. In college, he majored in Zoology, and got his Master of Science degree specializing in fish reproduction. Upon completion of his Master’s degree, Pat worked in a public aquarium teaching docents and volunteers about the biology of invertebrates in the inter-tidal exhibit. Pat believes aquarium keeping is one of the best educational tools for children and adults to learn more about the oceans and reefs around the world. Learning about the animals one has as pets sparks an interest to become more aware of the environment in which we live. It can bring people closer to a part of the world they may never see or otherwise know.
Absolutely Fish is located at 1080 US-46 in Clifton, NJ 07013
Absolutely Fish is a proud supporter of the Brooklyn Aquarium Society.
The officers and board members of the Brooklyn Aquarium Society decided that for everyone’s safety and to minimize possibility of contracting the Corona Virus (COVID-19), our May 8th event, The GIANT SPRING AUCTION is canceled.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and hope you stay healthy throughout the rest of the flu season.
Stay Home – Flatten The Curve!
Hoping to see you all soon.
We would like to welcome you to join us at the
Annual BAS Holiday Party – December 13, 2019
at the Legends Bar & Grill
2128 Flatbush Avenue (off Quentin Road)
$20 for members, friends and family, $10 for children 13 and under
see our October Bulletin for more details.
RSVP required to attend.
ALL,
This year’s GIANT SPRING AUCTION on May 8th, 2015 @ 7:30PM
will be held at:
Saint Marks School Auditorium
2602 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235
See you all there; this one is going to be FISH-TASTIC!
Just recommending a good read by our speaker James Fatherree. Order from Amazon with Prime and have in in time to have James autograph it for you at our meeting on Friday, November 14th. Order Here
We will once again be having a 50/50 split on donated livestock only (corals, fish and plants in good health) for members only. Members must sign in at the donation desk that they want 50% of whatever their livestock items are auctioned for (no reserves). The total of all donations must be greater than $5 and your return check will be available for pickup at the next regular meeting or during our board meeting on July 13th.
If you have any questions regarding this event please don’t hesitate to contact us or just post your questions below.
Not a member yet? No problem, become one today http://membership.basny.org/
FIRST ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST – Take your best shot!
Deadline – September 30th, 2013
Freshwater Categories:
Saltwater Categories
SPONSORS (Thank YOU):
Aqueon
Coralife
Kent Marine
Hikari
Seachem
PRIZES – From Sponsors Above – Thank you!
Freshwater Categories:
Best Aquascape
Best Nano Aquarium (2 ½ – 10 gallons)
Best Med-sized aquarium (15 – 40 gallons)
Best Large aquarium (50 + gallons)
Spectacular Freshwater Fish
Most Fabulous Plant
Most Amazing Freshwater Invert
Best Freshwater Photo (any category)
Spectacular Cichlid
Saltwater Categories
Best Aquascape
Best Nano Aquarium (2½ – 10 gallons)
Best Med-sized aquarium (15 – 40 gallons)
Best Large aquarium (50 + gallons)
Spectacular Saltwater Fish
Most Breathtaking Corals Reefs
Most Amazing Saltwater Invert
Best Saltwater Photo (any category)
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
No purchase or payment necessary to enter or win
HOW TO ENTER
The 1st Brooklyn Aquarium Photo Contest will be announced June 14th, 2013 at the monthly Society’s meeting, all entries will be accepted until September 30th, 2013. The results of the Contest as well as the award ceremony will take place on October 11th at the Society’s monthly meeting. Digital photos must be submitted to BROOKLYN AQUARIUM SOCIETY YAHOO GROUP in JPEG format. Photos submitted must be 6 MP (mega pixel) or greater. As a condition of registration, you will be required to click where indicated to signify that you accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules. With each submission, participants must include the following: 1) Name of Photographer, 2) Address of Photographer, 3) Phone Number, 4) Email, 5) Category of Freshwater or Saltwater photo is to be entered, 6) Scientific and Common Name of Subject in Photo.
> Brooklyn Aquarium Society @ Yahoo Groups < Submit your photos here.
Photo Eligibility
To enter, you do not have to be a member of the Brooklyn Aquarium Society or a member of the BAS Forum, contest is open to all, no age restrictions. BAS judging individuals and their immediate family are not eligible. BAS non-members taking part in the Contest and winning a prize for any of the 17 categories will receive a free 1 year membership to BAS. Entries that fail to comply with the Official Contest Rules will be disqualified.
Image Modifications
Minor digital enhancement is permitted, but images that have been significantly modified or appear unnatural will be disqualified.
Number of Entries
An individual may submit a maximum of 3 photos per category, any category.
Photo Subject Restrictions
Photos must be appropriate for category entered. Photos unrelated to the contest or of questionable content will not be considered. BAS retains sole discretion as to what constitutes appropriate content. Photos must not contain people or other objects other than the subject for the category entered.
Deadline
Contest ends midnight September 30th, 2013. Any late entries will not be considered.
Judging
Entries will be judged on the basis of photographic quality, and effectiveness in conveying the beauty and/or unique character of the object in their respective categories. A panel of judges consisting of representatives of the Contest’s sponsors as well as members of the BAS Board will judge the entries and all contest decisions are final.
Winners
The judging panel will select 17 winning entries (one per category). Winners and all prizes will be announced and presented during the BAS October 11th 2013 meeting. Any winner not able to attend the October 11th 2013 meeting, the prize will be kept at BAS until the December 13, 2013 meeting. If the winner/s fails to collect the prize as mentioned earlier, the prize/s will be auctioned at the January 10, 2014 meeting.
Photographer/Copyrights
Entries must be submitted by the original photographer. Do not submit a photo taken by someone other than yourself. You must be the sole owner of the image submitted. By submitting your photo, you guarantee that you are the author and copyright holder of the photo. By submitting, the contestant waives all rights upon submission and therefore has no recourse whatsoever in the use of the photo.
Additional Terms and Conditions
BAS is not responsible for computer system, hardware, software, or program malfunctions or other errors, failures, or delayed computer transactions or network connections that are human or technical in nature. Furthermore, BAS is not responsible for: (i) lost, misdirected, misplaced, illegible, unintelligible, incomplete, or late entries or (ii) any act, failure to act, or delay regarding the transmitting or processing of entries. BAS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend all or any portion of this contest without notice. BAS is entitled to interpret these rules as needed and its decisions are final. BAS reserves the right to disqualify any entrant that BAS has reason to believe is not the original work of entrant, or does not otherwise meet the contest rules.
Dear members,
It is with deep regret that we must cancel our February 8th “Ponds; the easy way” by Kathy Cardineau event due to severe storm warning for our area.
Please note that there will be NO meeting tonight. The next meeting is scheduled for March 8th, 2013 and will feature Kevin Kohen of LiveAquaria.com
The 50/50 split for livestock only will be at our March event.
For a complete list of upcoming events please kindly visit Our Events
Please download the latest copy of The Aquatica and our Bulletin for your reading pleasure.
P.S. Everyone who has received a bottle of STARTSMART COMPLETE for either fresh or marine aquariums please send your product evaluation to the our P.O. Box or email it to me at JoeGraffagnino [at] yahoo.com.
Stay warm and safe,
Joe
President
2012-2013 BAS Sponsor Calendar –
For a list of our upcoming event please visit “Our Events”
You can now download/view/print your own copy of Sponsor Calendar. See all area events happening each month at BAS and all sister societies around the tri-state area.
Many thanks to our board member Gene Kogan for creating this nifty calendar.
Enjoy, and let us know (by leaving a comment below) if you’d like to see something included/changed.
2012
September 2012 | October 2012 | November 2012 | December 2012
2013
January 2013 | February 2013 | March 2013 | April 2013 | May 2013
Our own member, Robert Debonis (Big Thanks!) donated a brand new HAGEN GLO T5 36-inch light which will be auctioned at our June 8th event.
You don’t wanna miss it!
This BAS meeting was hosted at the New York Aquarium on May 11, 2012
Title: GIANT SPRING AUCTION
Event Flyer: Download / View Here
Event Photos
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Event Donors
Individuals
Local Stores
This BAS meeting was hosted at the New York Aquarium on April 13, 2012
Title: “Setting Up A Fish Room” by Larry Jinks
Event Flyer: Download / View Here
Event Photos
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Event Donors
Individuals
Bill Amely, Norman Benjamin, Walter Chow, John Fox, Joe Graffagnino, Brian Goldstein, Mike Gallo, Abid Ikram, Larry Jinks, Marie Licciardello, Kay Martin, Steve Matassa, Frank Nell, Scott Peters, Dan Puleo, Lisa Quilty, Dan Smith, Ed Vukich
Local Stores
Brooklyn Zoo & Aquarium,Fauna,Mark’s Discus, Pacific Aquarium, Petland Discounts, PetQua, Royal Aqua World,
This BAS meeting was hosted at the New York Aquarium on March 9, 2012
Title: “Successful Reef Aquariums Around The World” by Tony Vargas
Event Flyer: Download / View Here
Event Photos
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Event Donors
Individuals
Ray Camacho, Anthony Denicola, Michael Gallo, Joe Graffagnino, Joe Magnoli, Kay Martin, Steve Matassa, Joe Morra, Dan Puleo, Charles Ridgeway, Dan Smith, Cap Streeter, Al Turco
Local Stores
Absolutely Fish, Brooklyn Zoo, Fauna, Long Island Aquarium, Mark’s Discus, Pacific Zoo & Aquarium, PetQua, Pet Shanty, Python Products, Royal Aqua World
This great book is finaly available for order directly from Amazon. We highly recommend this book to all reefkeepers and those looking to start in saltwater hobby.
Order your copy today!
ORDER HERE >> The Coral Reef Aquarium: From Inception to Completion
As an added bonus you can bring the book to our March 9, 2012 event and ask Tony to sign it for you. You can’t get that anywhere else :)
This BAS meeting was hosted at the New York Aquarium on February 10, 2012
Title: “Visits to Various City & State Aquaria” by Peter Warny
Event Flyer: Download / View Here
Event Photos
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Event Donors
Individuals
Bill Amely, Stephen Chen, Walter Chow, John Fox, Demmi Jay Coxe, Gene Kogan, Kay Martin, Steve Matassa, Scott Peters, Dan Pulea, Charles Ridgeway, Mike Roman. Al Tureo
Local Stores
Absolutely Fish, Brooklyn Zoo, Mark’s Discus, Pacific Zoo & Aquarium, Royal Aqua World, Pet Shanty, PetSolutions.com
This BAS meeting was hosted at the New York Aquarium on January 13, 2012
Title: “Nutrient Control in 20, 000 Gallon Reef Tank” by Joe Yaiullo
Event Flyer: Download / View Here
Event Photos
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Event Donors
Individuals
Benjamin Basile, Louise Berelstresser, Matt Bronshwag, Nick Caputo, Anthony DeNicola, Bernard Deren, Ray Downs, Joe Graffagnino, Jim Hanna, Gene Kogan, Steve Matassa, Seth Novick, Scott Peters, Dan Puelo, Mike Roman, Roger Schillizi (estate), Robert Stark, Joe Yaiullo
Local Stores
Absolutely Fish, Brooklyn Zoo, Mark’s Discus, Pacific Zoo & Aquarium, Petland Discounts, Petqua, Royal Aqua World
Manufacturers
E.S.V., Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center (formerly Antlantis Marine World)
Our holiday parties are not to be missed; see for yourself.
Photography for this event has been provided by our own member Abid Ikram. Many thanks.
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We will be having a 50/50 split on donated livestock only (corals, fish and plants) for members only. Members must sign in at the donation desk that they want 50% of whatever their livestock items are auctioned for (no reserves). The total of all donations must be greater than $5 and your return check will be available for pickup at the next regular meeting.
If you have any questions regarding this event please don’t hesitate to contact us or just post your questions below.
