{"id":7786,"date":"2026-02-20T10:45:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T15:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovas.ca\/ovas\/?p=7786"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T15:46:20","slug":"7786-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovas.ca\/ovas\/7786-2\/","title":{"rendered":"February 23 2026 \u2013 Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"

A fish-friendly reminder from the Ottawa Valley Aquarium Society…<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This meeting will give new meaning to being catfished in lovely February!\u00a0 We are pleased to welcome Chris Pullen to speak again, following May 2025, and are excited to hear more about keeping Corydoradine catfish.<\/p>\n

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Presentation – <\/strong>What <\/strong>Corydoras <\/strong><\/em>have taught me [Chris Pullen]:\u00a0 <\/strong>Lessons from keeping and breeding these fascinating South American catfish.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Chris Pullen will discuss considerations when embarking on breeding projects with Corydoradine species.\u00a0 He will warn us of the pit falls that will arise along the way and provide tips and tricks to improve your success.<\/p>\n

Chris Pullen has been captivated by fish for as long as he can remember.\u00a0 A lifelong angler, he has pursued fish from the Arctic to the Caribbean.\u00a0 When casting a line is not enough, he is just as likely to slip into the water with a mask and fins to observe them up close, in their natural world.<\/p>\n

With graduate training in fish ecology and conservation physiology, Chris spent over a decade designing and leading fish habitat studies across Canada early in his career.\u00a0 His work has also taken him into the financial and nonprofit sectors, where for the past 15 years he has focused on nature related environmental and social issues across Canada and around the globe.<\/p>\n

For more than 20 years, Chris has also been an avid aquarist, specializing in South American freshwater species and recreating natural conditions that encourage authentic behavior \u2014 including successfully breeding many of the species he keeps.<\/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. Please talk to the exec about submitting your content.<\/p>\n

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OVAS Merchandise<\/strong><\/h4>\n

OVAS T-Shirts<\/strong> are now available!\u00a0 They are $25<\/strong>, and offered in sizes 2XL, XL, L, M, & S<\/strong>.\u00a0 Celebrate the club and fish-keeping.\u00a0 The shirt-back features a cool vintage motif, and the front features the OVAS logo, on blue.<\/p>\n

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

Monday, February 23, 2026<\/strong>
\n7:00 PM<\/strong>
\nJ.A. Dulude Arena<\/a><\/strong>
\n941 Clyde Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2C 4B2<\/strong><\/p>\n

There will be door prizes.
\nMembers are encouraged to set up vendor tables<\/strong>, so bring some cash if looking to shop.<\/p>\n

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

Giant Auction<\/b>
\nSaturday, March 21 2026 @\u00a0Tom 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

OVAS\u00a0memberships<\/strong> can be renewed for the\u00a02025-2026\u00a0season at our monthly meetings or\u00a0online<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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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.\u00a0 Bring your friends!<\/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>
\nwww.ovas.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow OVAS<\/strong>
\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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