Upcoming Events at SDTFS

Monthly meetings normally begin with an auction. Sellers can start registering at 6:00 p.m., the auction starts at 6:30 and the program begins at 7:00. Check the paragraph on the specific event for variances from these times. .

August 8, Keeping Healthy Fish, Paul A. Curtis M.Sc. Paul Curtis completed a Master of Science in Fish Reproductive Physiology/Aquaculture at the University of Guelph in Ontario in 1992. He is now owner of AquaSolver LLC in Escondido, CA which is an Aquatic Husbandry Consulting company. AquaSolver produces MinnFinn, a revolutionary new treatment for fish disease. He is also an Associate Professor at Saddleback Community College. Prior to starting AquaSolver he was a Research Biologist and Hatchery Manger at Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute. and prior to that he was a Hatchery Supervisor and Research Associate for Kent SeaTech Corporation here in San Diego. You can find out more about him and his company at www.aquasolver.com

September 12, Vin Cutty, internationally known fish keeper, speaker and photographer.

October 2, Fall Bash and SDTFS Board Meeting at John Flanagan's home. Members friends/family invited.  Attend a membership meeting for more details.

October 10, Bob Fenner will speak on "Livestock from Around the World, Where Our Fish, Plants and more Come From".

November 5, 6, 7, Annual Show

December 12, 2010 - Potluck, Room 101 (Our normal meeting room) Single people bring one hot item, if two people, bring one hot and one cold. Awards/Elections.

April 16 and 17, 2011 - California Guppy Group IFGA Show in room 104 of the Botanical Building in Balboa Park. This is the only West Coast International Fancy Guppy Association approved show in 2011. Helpers will be needed starting on Friday the 15th.  Email prattc@adminoff.com  for more information.

About Us

Welcome to the internet home of the San Diego Tropical Fish Society (SDTFS), the oldest and most active fish and aquarium club in San Diego. We have monthly meetings with interesting programs and speakers, mini-auctions, bowl shows, and a raffle with lots of great prizes.  In addition, we have an annual show, large semi-annual auctions of fish, plants, and equipment, and monthly field trips.  We have club members interested in discus, guppies, bettas, angelfish, koi, African cichlids, goldfish, aquatic plants, and all aspects of freshwater and marine fish keeping.

The objectives of the SDTFS are to bring together a congenial group of people mutually interested in tropical and exotic fishes and other forms of aquatic life, and to promote interest in, further the study of, and encourage the presentation and preservation of aquatic life. We'd love to have you join us!

Bowl Show Schedule

January – Anabantoidei except Betta splendens, and Gobies
February – Betta splendens male & female judged separately and Rainbow Fish
March – Guppies in pairs and Old World Cichlids
April – Auction, no bowl show
May – Mollies, Platies, and Swordtails in pairs
June – Aquatic Plants and New World Cichlids
July – Rasbora, Barbs, and other Cyprinids plus Killifish
August – Characins, Catfish and Loaches
September – Goldfish and Odd Live bearers in pairs
October – Non Vertebrates, Aquatic Animals, Amphibians, Aquatic Reptiles, and Oddball fish not listed
November – Show and Auction, no bowl show
December – Marine Fish, Native Fish, and Xmas Fish Art

 In the bowl show there are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards within each catagory. If there is more than one catagory there is also a Best of Show award.