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OVAS News and Events
What's happening in OVAS?

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Last post: July 08, 2026, 04:29:11 PM Montreal Summer Auction by Jody

Breeders Award Program (BAP)
Information and questions about our the Breeders Award Program (BAP).

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Last post: December 22, 2025, 12:35:50 PM Albino corydoras ... bus... by Liana

General OVAS Inquiries
Feel free to ask or post about anything related to OVAS.

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Last post: May 20, 2026, 07:18:54 AM Re: School Tank by shrimpbyte

Giant Auction
Discussion board for everything related to the Giant Auction.

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POTM Contest
Enter your pictures in our Picture Of The Month Contests.

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Last post: October 03, 2018, 10:26:29 AM October 2018 POTM - Fall by matttimms49

General Community Forums

Introductions
New to the forum?  This is the place to introduce yourself.  Post a hello with your setup(s) and aquatic interests and let others get to know you.

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Last post: June 24, 2026, 07:13:33 AM Re: New to Ottawa and Ne... by shrimpbyte

The Lounge
Non-fish related topics can be discussed here.  Please read the board sticky before posting.

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Last post: June 19, 2026, 08:51:29 AM Re: Thousands of goldfis... by shrimpbyte

Group Orders
Group orders can reduce the cost of shipping from vendors.  Organize or join a group order here.

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Last post: July 28, 2025, 05:41:08 PM Shrimp fever order by flyingpancake

Website and Forum Issues
Technical issues and bugs with the website and forum.

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Last post: March 08, 2026, 01:25:07 PM Re: HTTP Error 500 When ... by Biulu

Aquarist Forums

911 Emergency!!!
Get advice with your tank problems or sick fish.

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Last post: May 19, 2026, 06:54:50 AM Re: Comet Goldfish faili... by shrimpbyte

Equipment / DIY
Discussions on aquarium equipment, hardware and DIY.

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Last post: July 03, 2026, 05:34:50 PM Child-proof Aquarium Sta... by SurfsUp

Freshwater General Discussions
This forum is for general discussions related to freshwater aquariums.  Fish, compatibility, setups, health and more.

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Last post: May 21, 2026, 12:39:06 PM Re: Malawi aquascape by shrimpbyte

Saltwater General Discussions
This forum is for general discussions related to saltwater aquariums.  Fish, corals, compatibility, setups, health and more.

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Last post: October 06, 2025, 07:38:23 PM Dwarf seahorses by cdylnicki

OVAS Sponsors

Akua Design
Entreprise 100% Québécoise. Notre passion des aquariums nous a mené à offrir des accessoires personnalisé pour les passionnés d'aquariophilie. Nos produits sont sécuritaires pour les environnements de vos bacs, de haute qualité et durable.

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AquaZen
Specialized store for fresh/saltwater tank.  Offers a 10% discount on all livestock, aquascaping material, Seachem products, VIV products and Northfin products.  Please visit the sponsor for restrictions

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Big Al's Canada (Ottawa Location)
Ottawa's largest aquarium and reptile specialists. We offer a wide variety of freshwater and marine fishes, invertebrates, and reptiles. Offers 10% discount on aquarium related goods and livestock.  Please visit the sponsor for restrictions.

Moderators: Jody, Big Als

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Last post: October 17, 2024, 07:08:35 PM 48th Anniversary Sale by Jody

Critter Jungle
Critter Jungle is a locally owned, family run pet store offering compassionate, informative care. Offers 10% discount on aquarium related goods and livestock.  Please visit the sponsor for restrictions.

Moderator: CritterJungle

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Last post: April 20, 2018, 06:53:34 AM Re: BioPod by Dxpert

Ponds & Aquaria
Specialists in the construction and maintenance of ponds and water features. commercial water plant nursery and pond fish distribution facility.

Moderator: Richard

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Last post: May 21, 2026, 06:48:30 AM Re: Spring Pond promotio... by Richard

OVAS Classifieds

Member Classifieds
This section of the OVAS Classifieds is for club members only.  

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Last post: May 10, 2026, 01:56:57 PM Re: Looking for Lamchop ... by Liana

Non-Member Classifieds
This section of the OVAS Classifieds is for non-club members only.  

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Last post: June 22, 2026, 07:16:24 PM 65 Gallon For Sale/Trade by Rex

Recent posts

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shrimpbyte Re: New to Ottawa and New to Aquarium June 24, 2026, 07:13:33 AM Introductions

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