{"id":7700,"date":"2025-10-20T20:25:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T01:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovas.ca\/ovas\/?p=7700"},"modified":"2025-10-20T20:41:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T01:41:58","slug":"october-27-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovas.ca\/ovas\/october-27-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"October 27 – Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"

A fish-friendly reminder from the Ottawa Valley Aquarium Society…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We are keeping the fin-times rolling with our October presentation!\u00a0 We are excited our resident CAOAC speaker, Jody McManus will be speaking on Botia, or loaches, which are often overlooked as a extraordinary bottom dweller. Please join us this Monday! Also, a reminder that our mini livestock auction is in November.<\/p>\n

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Presentation – <\/strong>Botia, the Other Bottom Dweller [Jody McManus]<\/h4>\n

The presentation will explore a fascinating group of freshwater fish from the family Botiidae, commonly known as botia or loaches.\u00a0 Native to fast-flowing rivers and streams across South and Southeast Asia, these benthic species are known not only for their unique morphology and social behavior but also for their ecological role within both natural and captive environments.\u00a0 These are some of the most active, curious, and personality-packed fish you can add to an aquarium.<\/p>\n

Jody McManus, runs an extensive fishroom \/ fish-basement, with over 50 aquariums!\u00a0 He has been successful at breeding and raising numerous fish species, ranging from livebearers to cichlids, from around the world. In addition, Jody is our Breeders Award Program (BAP) Chair, and he encourages and supports members’ documented breeding successes, further contributing to the distribution of aquarium species within our OVAS membership.<\/p>\n

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Members\u2019 Corner<\/strong><\/h4>\n

All members are invited to showcase their aquarium related projects and discoveries at our meetings! You, or an executive member, can share your photos, videos, or other content of up to 5 minutes, at the beginning of our meetings.\u00a0 Please talk to the exec about submitting your content.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Fish & Plant Mini Auction<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A special mention is granted to allow our members time to prepare for the Mini Auction in November.\u00a0 Find more information on the forum HERE<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Meeting Info and Location<\/strong><\/h4>\n

J.A. Dulude Arena<\/a>
\n941 Clyde Avenue
\nOttawa, Ontario
\nK2C 4B2<\/span><\/p>\n

Meeting starts at 7 pm<\/strong>.
\nThere will be door prizes at the monthly meetings.
\nMembers are encouraged to set up vendor tables.
\nBring cash as there is no ATM onsite.
\nComplimentary snacks and refreshments will be served.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dates to remember<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Fish & Plant Mini Auction<\/b>
\nMonday, November 24 2025<\/p>\n

Breakfast<\/b>
\nJanuary 2026 (TBD)<\/p>\n

Monthly Meeting<\/b>
\nMonday, January 26 2026
\nMonday, February 23 2026<\/p>\n

Giant Auction<\/b>
\nSaturday, March 21 2026 @ Tom Brown Arena<\/a>
\nMore details to follow<\/p>\n

Monthly Meeting<\/b>
\nMonday, March 23 2026
\nMonday, April 27 2026
\nMonday, May 25 2026<\/p>\n

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General Info<\/strong><\/h4>\n

OVAS memberships can be renewed for the 2025-2026 season at monthly meetings or online<\/a> (PayPal).\u00a0 Memberships from 2024-2025 expired on September 30, 2025.<\/p>\n

This is a FREE event sponsored by the Ottawa Valley Aquarium Society.\u00a0 Anyone with an interest in aquariums and related hobbies is welcome to attend.\u00a0 OVAS presentations are a great place to meet other aquarium hobbyists, exchange ideas and learn more about fish and aquatic plant keeping.<\/p>\n

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Sponsors<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
\"Akua<\/a><\/td>\"AquaZen\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Big<\/a><\/td>\"Critter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"NorthFin\"<\/a><\/td>\"Ponds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Seachem\"<\/a><\/td>\"Tropica\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

AquaZen, Big Al’s (Ottawa) and Critter Jungle offer a 10% discount for aquarium-related goods and livestock.\u00a0 Please visit the sponsor for restrictions.<\/p>\n

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Happy fish keeping!<\/strong><\/p>\n

www.ovas.ca<\/a>
\nfacebook.com\/OttawaValleyAquariumSociety\/<\/a>
\ninstagram @ovas_ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Liam Epp (tanksalot360)
\nMembership Chair<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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