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Goldfish bowls are NOT for Goldfish, and Goldfish are NOT for beginners... Goldfish have very simple digestion and are waste producing machines. It is therefore almost imposible to keep a bowl or small tank from becoming overwhelmed with ammonia. Even in large tanks, goldfish are at least twice the work to keep clean and should be avoided by beginners. - T. Fells Add Your Tip

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Note: Memberships expire June 30th! Renew now.

July Summer Fieldtrip / Picnic - July 18th!

We will be visiting Tod Huffman's Koi Farm near Trinidad in South Colorado.

CAS encourages car pooling.
Picnic Lunch will be provided by CAS.

Please contact CAS if you will be attending the field trip / picnic.
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July General Meeting:
Friday, July 10th at 7:30pm

Program: Todd Huffman - Photographing Fish
"Todd Huffman lives at the foot of the Spanish Peaks in southern Colorado with his wife and his many Koi. He's always had an interest in fish. At a very young age he was raising and selling fish to local pet stores. A few years back he built his dream Koi pond in his backyard. His lifelong passion for art has driven his interests in photography and computer graphics. Koi are more than just a hobby for Todd, they are a source of artistic inspiration.
Todd's art and photography can be seen gracing the pages of many magazines throughout the country. He currently works for Koi Nations Magazine and is the Artist/Ad Designer."

Monthly Bowl Show:
The July Bowl Show will consist of:

Livebearers. Mollies, Swords, Platys, Guppies & all other fish of the Poecillae family. Shown in pairs.
Goldfish & Koi. Shown as singles.
Open Class

Excel Bowl Show Form...
Remember: Only Flat Sided Containers will be accepted.
For More Information on Bowl Show Rules, Click Here
Congratulations to the Winners from Last Month’s Bowl Show...

Visit Our Photo Albums!

Please note: We are updating our newsletter mailing list. MEMBERS: Please update your profile information to reflect your current email address. You can do this by signing into the Member’s Area, or by using the contact form here. Thank You!

View the CAS 2008 Handbook by signing into the Member’s Area

ABOUT CAS:

Our objective is to promote and share information about the hobby of ornamental fish-keeping. We are a ‘general’ aquarium club that covers every aspect of the freshwater and marine aquarium hobby. This includes all fish, invertebrates, and plants kept in either tanks or ponds. The CAS was established in 1947 and incorporated under Colorado law as a non profit organization on November 6, 1962.
For a detailed review of our history go to our history page.

GENERAL MEETINGS: Everyone is Welcome!

First Friday of Each Month at 7:30pm
St. James Episcopal Church
8235 W. 44th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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General Meetings are held on the first Friday of every month, and feature a cash promptness award, a detailed program on a specific aspect of the aquarium hobby, a bowl show, a mini-auction, and announcements of up-coming activities.

General meetings are open to the public. We welcome guests, so please feel free to attend if you are interested in aquariums and ornamental fishkeeping.

For more details on this month's meeting, see our Meetings And Events List

Competitions:

The CAS encourages its members to breed and show their fish through various programs such as Bowl Shows, Grow Competitions, Aquarist of the Year, and more. Members who place in these competitions are awarded points that are accumulated towards a number of different awards.

Learn more about CAS Competitions, Bowl Shows, and Grow Contests.

Mini-Auctions:

Mini-Auctions are held at the end of each General Meeting and include fish, plants, supplies, and equipment. Please note that there is a 5 item per member limit on items to be auctioned at the Mini-Auction.

For more information on Auctions, visit our Auction Information Page.

BOARD MEETINGS: Members Only

Board Meetings are held the last Friday of each month at a member’s residence. They are the business meetings of the CAS and are open only to members.

Members are invited and encouraged to attend. Non-board members do not have voting rights but member’s input is recognized and appreciated. It is also a great way to see other member’s aquarium setups.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Throughout the year CAS hosts a variety of educational and fun activities for its members. Annual events may include a fish show, auctions, a Summer picnic, and the Christmas Party / Annual Awards Banquet.

In addition, other special events are held and vary each year. Past years events have included: field trips, collecting trips, workshops, making fish food, and home (fish room) tours.

View Coming Events List

SPRING AND FALL AUCTIONS:

CAS holds two auctions annually: a Spring Auction and a Fall Auction. The purpose of these auctions is to generate operating revenue. Auctions are open to the public and we invite everyone to attend. Items include: bagged fish, hardware such as tanks, heaters, filters, etc., and supplies such as food and water conditioner.
For more information on Auctions, visit our Auction Information Page.