Articles

Reprint policy for articles published in Tank Talk and on the DRAS website:
Unless otherwise stated, any non-profit organization may reprint from Tank Talk provided that credit is given to the author, Tank Talk, and the Durham Region Aquarium Society (DRAS) and two copies of the published publication are sent to DRAS' mailing address. Any other use is not permitted unless written consent from DRAS and/or the author is obtained.
Please forward correspondance to:
Durham Region Aquarium Society c/o 19 Hearne Crescent Ajax, Ontario, Canada L1T 3P5


The results of the Federation of American Aquarium Societies' 2007 Publication Awards were announced in early June of 2008. The FAAS Publication Awards are divided into 30 different categories. Our 34 entries spanned 14 categories and netted us 13 awards, honouring publication excellence in the contributions of 7 of our members. FAAS identifies itself as "a service organization of and for aquarium societies of North, Central and South America".

Click HERE to see a list of the DRAS winners.




BAP REPORTS

• Labidochromis caeruleus (Electric Yellow Lab.)
  By Bernie Forsey
• Poecilia reticulata (Half Black Red Guppy)
  By David Fischer
• Carassius auratus (Gold Comet)
  By Bernie Forsey
• Cyprinus carpio (Japanese Koi)
  By Bernie Forsey
• Julidochromis marlieri (Marlier's Julie)
  By Bernie Forsey
• The Cherry Barb
  By David Fischer
• Lamprologus pulcher
  By Jim & Linda Brown
• Xiphophorus pygmaeus - The Pygmy Swordtail
  By Jim & Linda Brown
• Brachyrhaphis roseni
  By Jim & Linda Brown
• Julidochromis marlieri
  By Jim & Linda Brown
• Breeding The Neon Swordtail
  By David Fischer
• Breeding Corydoras paleatus
  By David Fischer
• Calisaya labiosa - The Thick-Lipped Gourami
  By Jim & Linda Brown
• Nothobranchius rachovii
  By Jim & Linda Brown
• Brachydanio rerio - Zebra Danio
  By Jim & Linda Brown
• Macropodus concolor - The Black Paradise Fish
  By Jim & Linda Brown
• Labeotropheus fuelleborni
  By Frank Caputo
• Capoeta titteya - The Cherry Barb
  By Jim Brown

MY GREEN WET THUMB A Column by Derek P.S. Tustin

• My Green Wet Thumb: Azoo and the 7 Balls
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: Sublime Sagittaria
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: Floating Gardens
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: Going Topless
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: Summer Flowers
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: Silly Salvinia
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: Lotus Prose
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: Criminy Crinums!!!
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: My National Treasure
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: Being A Crypt Keeper
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: A Little Floating Beauty
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: Plant Hunting 101 - GTA
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: Bananas About Bananas
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: The Miracle of Miracle Bulbs
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• My Green Wet Thumb: The Beginning - Anubias
  By Derek P.S. Tustin

AQUATIC PLANTS

• Cryptic Emersion COMPLETE in Ten Parts
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Thinking of Going Planted
  By Ivan Shaw

EYEBALLS ON ODDBALLS A Column by Derek P.S. Tustin

• Eyeballs On Oddballs: A Whale of a Nasty Fish
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Eyeballs on Oddballs: A Prehistoric Monster
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Eyeballs on Oddballs: Ummmmm, Chocolate… (Gouramis)
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Eyeballs on Oddballs: Freshwater Jellies
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Eyeballs on Oddballs: Hoover, Hoover, Hoover!!!
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Eyeballs on Oddballs: Count Shrimpula!!!
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Eyeballs on Oddballs: The Fiery Fire Eel
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Eyeballs on Oddballs: A Pleco That Isn't
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Eyeballs on Oddballs: The Noble Goby
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Eyeballs on Oddballs: A Purple Spotted Aussie
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Eyeballs on Oddballs: A Catfish That Talks Back
  By Derek P.S. Tustin

DIFFERENT SPECIES

• What I (Accidentally) Did This Summer
  (A Kinda BAP Report, But Not Really)
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• What I Did This Summer – My Quest For The Darter
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Are Tropheus Difficult?
  By Klaus steinhaus
• Being a Fan of Fan Shrimp
  By Derek P.S. Tustin

GENERAL INTEREST

• Blue-Green Algae Infestation
  By Rick Glencross
• Become A DRAS Author! TODAY!!!
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Caveat emptor – It's Not a Fish…
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Visiting Caño Palma – A Trip to a Mini-Paradise
  By Tom Mason
• Aqua Latin 101
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Setting Up a Rift Lake Tank
  By Paul D. McIntosh
• Showing Fish
  By Kevin Omura
• Are You Prepared?
  By Kevin Omura
• Why I DIY or There Are Many Ways To Save A Buck
  By Derek P.S. Tustin
• Something Old, Something New
  (A New Look at the Under Gravel Filter)
  By Kevin Omura
• The Joy and Heartbreak of Ponds
  By Bernie Forsey
• When The Medicine Runs Out
  By Kevin & Annette Omura
• 1YS or One Year Syndrome (How Is Your KH?)
  By Kevin & Annette Omura
• Is Your Tap Water Safe? ... Maybe Not!
  By Kevin Omura
• Setting Up Tank Beautiful
  By Paul D. McIntosh