Betta_Endeavours Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Well we went there yesterday afternoon. We went straight for the fish area and it was a disapointing sight. There were a lot of empty spots and a few rather ordinary enttries. Only 2 bettas or 1 entry and they were pet shop fish and there fins were sporting the odd tear. The hall where they were/are is going to be demolished soon and no idea if or where the aquia will be next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingfishfancier Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 I haven't been yet, going this week. Doesn't sound much different from 2 years when I went in regards to the fish exhibits though. I imagine it takes a fair amount of work and unless people are willing to do so it will continue the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 If they revamp the fish area and upgrade it for the new hall then I'll be there. The setup as is is just old and not upto it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingfishfancier Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I saw it yesterday. I think it's a comination of things, the location isn't good, there is no one there to monitor the fish or give out information and as you said the set up is old. Are you a member of the fish society? Maybe they could be approached about the display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Elflett Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I went along to the aquarium society meeting last night, and the 'official' comment was that the entries were down, and that they urged everyone to consider entering next year, to promote the hobby, etc. It was mentioned to me that there are many categories that don't have any entries at all, although I'd be most inclined to enter a planted tank (which would apparently be going in the 'novelty tank' category... lol) The meeting made me feel that the aquarium society may just have been a little left behind by the internet, and indeed forums like this one - while the people that were there seemed nice enough, they certainly didn't go out of their way to greet or welcome the various visitors that came along, and on the whole there wasn't a lot of knowledge on display - their website still shows dates for 2000/2001, and nobody there could tell me what the situation is with that... I'll probably go to another meeting, just to see if this one was the norm or not - I might even join up, just to get the 11 copies of the magazine (I'm not sure *what* would be in that, there was no competition or anything) - but the guest speaker was excellent - I just felt that the 'society' is still a little too much in it's 1918 history than being a resource of/for the future... maybe I can drag it kicking and screaming that way???? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I got invited by Don to one of their meetings when I originally showed some bettas. I couldn't go because I don't drive and being a week night meant that Robert couldn't take me. Public transport in this area is the pits at night. Let me know how the next meeting goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingfishfancier Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 That's really interesting Stuart. I have often thought of going but just never got there, always been a little bit timid about it due to not having a wealth of knowledge about fish, think the terms society has put me off! can you let me know when and where the next one is and I might be able to go along and see for myself! Cheers, Heidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Elflett Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 It'll be October 9th, at the Payneham Community Hall - it's in a unmarked room down the back of the building - although I may be cheeky and print a nice 'Aquarium Society' sign and take along, too... They're definitely not intimidating from a 'we know fish' viewpoint - I too think the 'society' makes it sound like it's going to be *very* formal and organised... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I usually go to the aquarium section every year and it always disappoints me. I think that it's just the lack of entrants and also the time and hassle prob to set it all up and run it for the whole week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Elflett Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Because the society members are mostly, lets say, senior, there was a lot of grumbling about having to go in to the crowds to care for the fish - whilst I usually see free admission as an exhibitor as a bonus (being the official photographer for the Adelaide Orchid Society covers that) if you don't like the show, having to go for 10 days would be a punishment... Anyone can enter though - maybe it's worth us forumee's making a showing there next year??? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingfishfancier Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Definately something for us to consider, great opportunity to do a bit of education too. Cheers, Heidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 We're planning on going to the meeting if someone can tell us what time it starts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsfree Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Maybe it's just me, but I always thought the SA Aquarium Society was a bit of an Old Boys club. There are some very talented members, but I think the appearance of a visitor and potential new member is so rare, they don't know what to do about it. The SA Native Fish Assoc is much more dynamic. For real talent in an informal setting, the SA Fish-Breeders is the pinnacle, but membership is limited. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodnight Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I figured there must be aquarium societies in South Australia, they've just always seemed so low-key. I'll definitely be entering the RAS next year, despite the decline in entries. I've wanted to ever since I first got into Bettas six years ago, and now I finally have some show quality options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 SA Aquarium Society is hard to contact and I have never received word back over the years. We could always have a little bi monthly meet up in Adelaide for fishy friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Sounds good but where would you have something like this. We are pretty spread out across the metro area. When I was in the hobby first up I had thought of having a small betta group in Adelaide but I'm not sure there would ever be enough people to sustain a club or even semi regular meetings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodnight Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 It would be nice if there were enough people. I guess it's one of the pitfalls of living in an overgrown country town. Are there any shows apart from the RAS where we can show Bettas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeni Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I am 4 hours from Adelaide but would be interestied in supporting anything which benefits fish breeders.. I could perhaps toss a few Betta's in to next years show perhaps.. Maybe if we all band together and support it, it may improve.. I guess its hard for them to be enthusiastic if there is not much in the way of entries.. if you decide to do something.. let me know..My email should be accessable through here isnt it? Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I think you guys need to do your own thing separate from the RAS. It really hard to change an established club. They're so used to things being a certain way. I reckon the way to go is just to organise 3 or 4 events a year, giving everyone plenty of notice. Nothing fancy, just bring a few bettas, lots of beverage, have a bit of a table show and a trading table and a bit of a yarn about colour genetics. Doesn't need to have a multitude turning up, 8 to 10 people would be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 First we need to know how many fanciers there are in Adelaide, where they are, there interest in bettas and if they are willing to travel. Not much good organising a get together only to find there are only 6 of us and 4 won't travel to meetings/shows. It's something to work on though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Elflett Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I missed last month's meeting, but will be going along this month if anyone else wants to 'crash' the old boys club with me - they definitely do seem in need of fresh blood, and weren't unfriendly to me last time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Most meetings it's just not possible to get to. Robert gets home at 6 and by the time he's walked our big dog and gotten ready it's already too late. We might be able to make the January meeting but we'll see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingfishfancier Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I agree with Faewyn, why not have an informal get together to see what the level of interest is, could be an AAQ one rather than just betta specific and have a more meet and greet focus, maybe bring along some fish too. I missed last month's meeting too Stuart, when's this month'? Probably last night or tonight knowing my luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Yeah it was tonight. Where would we all get together and when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Pop a thread in the events and announcements forum and people who are interested can post the days and dates they are free i.e Sat/Sun November the 25th etc Then we can decide somewhere central too meet and decide where to go! :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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