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NJ Pine Barrens Collecting Trip

NJAGC,

For those of you who again wish to attend a collecting trip in South Jersey for native fish (and for first-timers as well), I am pleased to announce that I'm in receipt of a collecting permit from the State of New Jersey. While admittedly a bit short-noticed for near-term consideration, it was my decision not to post anything on this until I had a permit in hand, allowing us all priveleges once again, which came in today's mails. To announce anything along these lines much sooner would have been a moot point if the permit were not to be granted, and I had cause for concern because of my requests.

At a meeting of the Division earlier this year, it was proposed and
subsequently passed that any and all of the smaller Sunfish (including the Black-Banded, Blue-Spotted, Diamond and Mud) are now prohibited from being collected as some are considered endangered -- and the enforcement agents in the field cannot tell the difference between the species. Under the Scientific Permit I've obtained, we are fortunate to still be able to collect them. I will again be donating a portion of any fish caught to the NJ Meadowlands Environmental Center for educational purposes.

The Permit is effective as of May 1st through June 30th, inclusive. There will be two trips, the first one on May 10th (with a rain date of May 24th) and the second one looking probably like June 21st (with a rain date of June 28th), all Saturdays.

Anyone wishing to go, please contact me (at SevenSpringss@wmconnect.com) at your earliest opportunity to get
things firmed up as soon as we can. As we did the last time, we'll
meet up at the Dunkin Donuts in Toms River, if that's in agreement by
all. Full details will be forthcoming.

Thank you, Ray

SPEAKER CORNER

May 15th, 2008
Rich Pierce
"An Introduction to Killifish"

Richard Pierce has been keeping fish for around 35 years. His main interests are killifish,wild livebearers, Lake Tanganyikan fish, and anything else small and unusual. In addition to being a long-time hobbyist, he has worked in the retail pet trade and as a professional aquarist at the Mystic Aquarium. He currently maintains over 150 aquaria, mostly 5 gallons or smaller. He is a member of the Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island, serving as Chariman of their Breeder's Award Program and as the Editor of their Newsletter, the Tanquilizer.

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Dear Fish Keepers,

I am researching a new treatment for head and lateral line erosion (hole in the head disease) in cichlids. Results have been very exciting in saltwater fish and we are now looking into efficacy in freshwater fish. If you have a fish that is affected and would like to try this new treatment, please contact Dr. Palmeiro at palmeiro@vet.upenn.edu OR petfishdoctor@gmail.com. Treatment will be free.

Thanks !
Regards,
Dr. Brian Palmeiro

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Our meetings will begin promptly at 7:45pm every 3rd Thursday of each month (except December - Holiday Party), doors open at 7:00pm.
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Our meeting will be at Meadowlands Environmental Center,1 Dekorte Park Plaza Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071
Phone: 201-460-1700 Fax: 201-460-1722. There is ample parking and the meeting will be held in the Auditorium. (directions)