Post by lesfromlakeshore on Apr 3, 2016 9:07:07 GMT -5
It is my pleasure to inform everyone that Frank Aquirre has agreed to come to our April 10th meeting to do a talk on Pleco's . Frank was here last year and gave an outstanding talk on breeding fish . Truly one of the best speakers in Canada so I encourage everyone to try to make this meeting .
Franks Bio
Frank has been a tropical fish enthusiast since the age of five. He began by helping his mother raise pond goldfish in his homeland of Mexico. He set up his first aquarium at age seven. By the age of ten, he became an assistant at a small aquarium shop. During his teenage years, he learned the techniques and “secrets” of breeding from master breeders in Mexico City. In preparation for his career choice as a biologist, he went to the Polytechnic College in Mexico to study aquaculture. He then pursued a bachelor's degree in Biology. His ultimate academic goal is to obtain a Masters Degree in Ichthyology at Guelph University.
His life has been dedicated entirely to the study of fishes, with particular emphasis on reproduction and genetics. After publishing many papers and articles in a variety of magazines, Frank's next project, a book on tropical fish is a logical step. His repertoire varies widely in topic, ranging from the common to the unusual. As the president of Acuaprof Inc. Frank is now fully integrated in to the aquarium business and supporting the hobby trough his activities as member of the Canadian Association of aquarium Clubs CAOAC.
Short summary of his talk
Plecos the L numbers. This award winning presentation deals with the L numbers. The L numbers are denominated in such way after a proposed classification using the L letter from Loricaridae the family that groups these fishes. Originated in Germany the L classification helps to give some sense to collectors and hobbyists alike trying to put some order to the complex group formed by loricarids. As new discoveries in the South American rain forest come along more species are added to the list. Especial mention in this presentation is given to the reproduction and habits of the L 46 Zebra pleco.
Hope to see you all there.
Franks Bio
Frank has been a tropical fish enthusiast since the age of five. He began by helping his mother raise pond goldfish in his homeland of Mexico. He set up his first aquarium at age seven. By the age of ten, he became an assistant at a small aquarium shop. During his teenage years, he learned the techniques and “secrets” of breeding from master breeders in Mexico City. In preparation for his career choice as a biologist, he went to the Polytechnic College in Mexico to study aquaculture. He then pursued a bachelor's degree in Biology. His ultimate academic goal is to obtain a Masters Degree in Ichthyology at Guelph University.
His life has been dedicated entirely to the study of fishes, with particular emphasis on reproduction and genetics. After publishing many papers and articles in a variety of magazines, Frank's next project, a book on tropical fish is a logical step. His repertoire varies widely in topic, ranging from the common to the unusual. As the president of Acuaprof Inc. Frank is now fully integrated in to the aquarium business and supporting the hobby trough his activities as member of the Canadian Association of aquarium Clubs CAOAC.
Short summary of his talk
Plecos the L numbers. This award winning presentation deals with the L numbers. The L numbers are denominated in such way after a proposed classification using the L letter from Loricaridae the family that groups these fishes. Originated in Germany the L classification helps to give some sense to collectors and hobbyists alike trying to put some order to the complex group formed by loricarids. As new discoveries in the South American rain forest come along more species are added to the list. Especial mention in this presentation is given to the reproduction and habits of the L 46 Zebra pleco.
Hope to see you all there.
