Just got back from ACA Convention!

Just got back from ACA I'm too pooped to post pictures right now but I have plenty I'll get up on the next day or two. Lots of cool people and even more cool fish. Didn't see anyone I recognized from the Virginia area (fishbox) however I met some other new folks from Norfolk/SUffolk area and gave them the web address here so hopefully we get some newbies! Also I met a husband and wife from Columbia S.C. so keep an eye out for them as well! Man talk about "CHEAP" fish in the auction. I added several more Victorians to my collection, (Astatatilapia "Tomato", Crymogenous and some haplochromis "Ruby") I also picked up some several groups of "breeding" Bristlenose Plecos, Albino, Marble, chocolate and greens!
Next Trip FOTAS.... common guys get it penciled in on your calender! Nov 4-7 in San Antonio!
JB

Awesome yea I made it to D.C. but didnt make it to the aca .... talk about a waste of 50 bucks haha

That's great JD. I really wanted to go but I knew I would spend way to much there at this time haha. I think the next one in the area I will try to attend.

pics, pics pics!

Next year ACA is in Indianapolis and the following year it's going to Denver after that who knows but one has to think "Traditionally" West Coast...
JB

Come to Texas! We do things BIG!

Kansas City, Mo. would be honored...sooo much to do, plus while you're in town you can get a taste of some real BBQ..

Kansas City would be a great place to hold an ACA... we could even hold it in Arrow head Stadium once the NFL playoffs start since noone else is using the stadium!!!!

LOL nice one JB.


Oh and btw

New Orleans again!

alright a couple of teaser photos! I can't put a lot of the photos because what happens at ACA stays at the ACA!

This is the backdrop screen for all the speakers! A boring picture but it is what it is!


This is a picture of Greg Steeves he is one of the top dogs in the Victorian cichlids and a good friend of mine.


One of the biggest events at this years ACA was a tank decorating contest for the kids... what they didn't know was everyone wins. When all the kids finished decorating the tanks they were informed, "these are now your tanks, take em home and enjoy!" These 20 gallon tanks were brand new and had hoods, lights, filters and all the decorations and fish too!!! Talk about getting kids interested in the hobby!!!


A couple of pictures of the finished products! These kids were very creative! Nice tanks huh?


Here's a group (Anton, Greg, Hazzid, Rare Dave) having a fish discussion at 2am !!!


A small group of us went over to an Irish Pub and had "Fish and Chips" Dumb picture but some fine eating!! Nothing beats a fish convention like fried fish!


Here's a shot of the fish "show room"...


Here's a few pictures of the fish in them!!!







This fish won the best in SHOW!!! I have 100's of these guys "shameless plug"!


Here's 2 from the auction... really crowded and lots and lots of fish at amazing prices!



All good things must come to an end! This is Rare Dave and Greg Steeves at the Baltimore airport walking to the terminal.... I hated to say goodbye but heck that just means I get to say Hello again in Nov at the HCCC FOTAS!!!!!

JB

Oh man these pictures hurt , how could I have been in DC but not have attended !!!! ahhhh it burns haha

Can anyone ID the fish in the 12th pic?

Festae aka red terror would be my guess colors are a little off from what mine are but markings are the same : )

Can't wait for FOTAS 2011!!!!!!! PARTY

Looks like alot of fun!! Thanks for sharring your pics...

I think i ID'd something in the 15th pic. IT'S DUSTIN! from Dustin's Fish Tanks (maybe?) brown shirt, hot wife. prolly him

nice pics wish i could have gone

Wish I could have made this event. Thanks for the pics Jb the fish look great.

Yea, Those Pics do hurt. I was registered to go but my daughters car got vandlized and had the tires cut and then it broke down the next week end. So $600 later I was stuck in town.

Well if ya missed the ACA check out FOTAS in San Antonio here's a link to the site!
http://www.hillcountrycichlidclub.com/fotascares/index.php
This should be even better! The speaker line-up is as good as it gets! Not to mention the hospitality of the HCCC! This is in early Nov so that gives you some time to plan ahead. We could get a list together and share rooms etc... The convention is very close to the airport and there is a free shuttle!
JB

Nice. Love the ones with color!!

jb1edlover wrote:

Well if ya missed the ACA check out FOTAS in San Antonio here's a link to the site!
http://www.hillcountrycichlidclub.com/fotascares/index.php
This should be even better! The speaker line-up is as good as it gets! Not to mention the hospitality of the HCCC! This is in early Nov so that gives you some time to plan ahead. We could get a list together and share rooms etc... The convention is very close to the airport and there is a free shuttle!
JB

JB is right! You won't wanna miss this!

We will be pulling all nighters talking fish untill the sun comes up!