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AQUARITM ON THE COVER The subject of our cover photo this month is Paretroplus menarambo, a Madagascar cichlid commonly known as the pinstripe damba. Be sure and see Susan Priest's "My Trip to Madagascar," on page 18.
Series III
Vol. XV, No. 6 August 2008
In This Issue From the Editor. President's Message G.C.A.S. 2008 Program Schedule
Photo by Alexander A. Priest
Our Generous Members
GREATER CITY AQUARIUM SOCIETY
Mermaid Tales
BOARD MEMBERS
President Vice-President Treasurer Corresponding Secretary. Recording Secretary.
Joseph Ferdenzi Mark Soberman Jack Traub Warren Feuer Edward Vukich
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Claudia Dickinson. Artie Friedman Ben Haus Leonard Ramroop
Pete D'Orio Al Grusell Emma Haus
A.C.A. Delegate Bowl Show. Breeder Award.
Claudia Dickinson Leonard Ramroop Warren Feuer Mark Soberman Early Arrivals Al Grusell F.A.A.S. Delegate Alexander Priest Members/Programs Claudia Dickinson N.E.C. Delegate Claudia Dickinson Technology Coordinator. Warren Feuer MODERN AQUARIUM
Exchange Editors Photo/Layout Editor Advertising Mgr. Executive Editor
French Angelfish of Aruba & Bonaire by Stephen Sica
My Microworm Recipe by Alexander A. Priest
Fishkeepers Anonymous by Susan Priest
My Trip to Madagascar by Susan Priest
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Editor in Chief Copy Editors
And I Think to Myself, What a Wonderful World! by Desiree Martin
Dan Radebaugh Sharon Barnett Susan Priest Alexander A. Priest Stephen Sica Donna Sosna Sica Jason Kerner Mark Soberman Joseph Ferdenzi
The Amusing Aquarium (Cartoon) by Bernard Harrigan
The Undergravel Reporter. G.C.A.S. Happenings Fin Fun (Puzzle Page)...
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