Midwest Cichlid Association Espo

[Mikeinco]

I'm thinking about

registering for the Expo in Kansas City next month and wanted to get a feel for who's going

this year. Its running so close to the ACA this time around I hardly have time to catch my breath

lol.

[bobrfish]

To Expo yes

[Mikeinco]

Bob I noticed from the

midwestern forum that you were going. I take it if you want to show fish you need to provide your

own tank? Its just over 600 miles from Denver so it seems doable for me.

[bobrfish]

Yeah providing own tank is a

bit of hassle.

It would be good to see you again Mike.

[Mikeinco]

Yeah providing own tank is a bit of hassle.

It would be good

to see you again Mike.





You too Bob. Providing your own tank is kind

of a hassle.

[Mrfiremouth]

I plan on going, got

some questions about talking about CARES there.



I could bring one to show, have to

look into it more. I have to register too.

[mofunnyfarm]

Here is a link.

http://kcfishclub.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84&Itemid=96

We are looking forward to this event. It should be a lot of fun with some great speakers.

Steve Lundblad - Aulonocara, Mbuna http://www.cichlidexchange.com/

Ray Kingfish Lucas

- History of the Hobby http://www.kingfishservices.net/

Ron Nielson - Lake Tanganyika,

Madagascar Cichlids http://www.fishpost.com/

Ian Fuller - Corydoras, Live Foods

http://www.corydorasworld.com/

Dean Hougen - South American Cichlids http://okcaa.org/

Steve Thornton - Selling & Shipping Fish Workshop (our local Aquabid expert!)

You can enjoy some of KC's famous BBQ while you are here too.

Walter

[bobrfish]

Walter, any idea of what lfs

sell 10 gal tanks for?

Also does MCA have that rule concerning covered tanks?

[mofunnyfarm]

Walter, any idea of what lfs sell 10 gal tanks for?

Also does

MCA have that rule concerning covered tanks?





I just talked to a guy

today who said he bought a 10 for $12 at one of the box stores on sale. I think the going

price is close to $15 the last time I checked.

I will call around and see if anyone

will beat that price.



Yes, they have a rule concerning covered tanks.

Here

is a copy of the rules.

FISH SHOW RULES

1. Show is open to all. MCA membership is not

required.

2. Entry fee is $3.00 per entry. An entry is one fish. Only one fish may be

shown per tank.

3. No limit to the number of entries per person.

4. The MCA will

provide air, airline, and air valves for each exhibit. Sponge filters will be provided for tanks 5

½ gallons and larger.

5. The exhibitor will provide the TANK, show fish, and “special

purpose” sponge filters (for tanks smaller than 5 ½ gallons).

6. There will be no tanks at

the show for sale.

7. Dechlorinated water will be available on site.

8. The MCA will

provide tables for containers 29 gallons or 30 inches maximum.

9. The exhibitor will provide

the stand for any exhibit over 29 gallons or 30 inches.

10. Containers must have a flat

viewing side.

11. Containers will be bare except for air stones and air-driven filters.

12. Containers will have a bare or solid background.

13. All containers must be covered

securely to prevent jumpers.

14. Lights are optional.

15. No sprays, window cleaners,

or other chemicals will be permitted in the show area.

16. Awards will be given for 1st,

2nd, and 3rd, Best of Divisions A, B, and C, Best of Show, People’s Choice.

17. The MCA

reserves the right to disqualify fish based on deformities, illness, poor condition, health, or

death.

18. The show room hours are as follows: Friday 12 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 8 a.m.

to 4 p.m., and re-opens after Award Dinner until midnight; Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

19. All

entries must be setup by 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept 19th.

20. Judging will take place on Sept

19th at 3 p.m. The decisions of the Judges are final.

21. No exhibit will be dismantled

prior to 12 p.m. on Sunday, Sept 20 without permission from the Show Chairman.

22. Show fish

designated by exhibitor for auction must be registered and bagged by the exhibitor.

23. All

entries must be removed from the show room by 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept 20.

24. If any entry is

not removed by 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept 20, it becomes the property of the MCA.

25. The MCA or

the Rodeway Inn will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or injury.

http://kcfishclub.org/top-forum/45-2009-mca-expo/14536-mca-show-rules-a-classes.html

Walter

[mofunnyfarm]

In order to plan for the show, We would appreciate everyone letting us know how many fish, what class you are showing in and the size of the tank and it's length so we can plan the layout of the show. Please PM me with the information. You do not have to pay the show entry fee ($3 for each entry) in advance. We would like to have this information so that we can reserve you a spot in the show in the proper class. The cutoff date for showing fish will be the 15th of September. We have a limited amount of space so reserve a space today. If you are bringing your own stands, we need to know that. You should bring your own power strip.
Again please PM me with the details.
Thanks,
Walter
http://kcfishclub.org/top-mca-expo.html