Improving the aquarium hobby by sharing knowledge and promoting conservation since 1967.
The Durham Region Aquarium Society (DRAS) was established in September of 1966 to assist in the advancement and improvement of the aquarium hobbyist. We held our first annual show and created a monthly bulletin in 1967. Today we continue that tradition with monthly events, an annual mega-auction and dinner DRAS also works with local, national, and international aquatic organizations toward the shared goal of conservation.
***Note: Meetings will be held at Anderson CVI until June***
Tuesday April 8, 2025
Doors open at 7:30 pm
Henry Yu speaking on Mouthbrooding Bettas
Henry Yu has been passionate about fishkeeping since childhood, when he first encountered an aquarium in his kindergarten classroom. That early fascination quickly turned into a lifelong hobby, beginning with guppies and evolving into an interest in cichlids, domestic bettas, and ultimately, wild-type bettas.
Today, Henry specializes in mouthbrooding betta species, with a particular focus on Betta macrostoma, one of the most captivating and challenging species to keep. Through years of hands-on experience, he has developed a deep understanding of their care, behavior, and breeding requirements. Henry is excited to share his knowledge and insights with fellow enthusiasts, shedding light on the unique characteristics and conservation importance of these remarkable fish.
In person Anderson CVI 400 Anderson St, Whitby, ON L1N 3V6
Paid DRAS members can access the talk on zoom if unable to make it in person (zoom waiting room enabled)
PLUS:
fish in a bag game (donated from Big Al’s)
monthly auction
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Aquariama Sunday, April 13th 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (Elections)
Social Dinner TBD
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Items available at monthly meetings
Pro Growth Flake (bulk food from Angelfins)
This flake is a mix of earthworm, vitamin booster and egg fish flakes and it is designed to produce speedy growth of your juvenile fish.
1 pound (453 g)= $40
225 g = $20
100 g= $10
Please reach out to Tim McCaskie before hand if interested as only so much is brought to each meeting.
Fish Bags
Preorders encouraged to ensure availability
Sizes and $ are as follows:
25 - 2 mL 4 x 10” $2
50 - 2 mL 6 x 14” $6
25 - 2.25 mL 8 x 18” $4
25 - 2.25 mL 10 x 20” $5
Contest 1:
BAP Contest Running until our June meeting $100 Gift card
BAP CONTEST RULES:
You must be a paid member
Fill out the form https://www.dras.ca/conservation to enter
Points are awarded using the BAP point system
Fish must be added to the BAP (BAP rules apply)
If you have already bred that species for BAP you can still get the points for that species for the contest
There will be a separate section for points then BAP on the website
Advertise on our fb page or band what fish you are bringing in to try get more money for your fish and draw people in
If you have any questions you can email contact.dras@gmail.com
Contest 2:
Blue Fish Contest Running until our June meeting $200 Gift card
What is Blue?
If we can see a bit of blue in it or if the original description says there is blue in it - it counts.
BLUE FISH RULES:
Points are awarded by the BAP point system
Fill out the form https://www.dras.ca/conservation to enter
Must be added to the BAP (BAP rules apply)
If you have already bred that species for BAP you can still get a ballot for that species for the contest
Only 1 ballot per species extra 1 if it is a CARES species
There will be a separate section for points then BAP on the website
Must bring in 5 fish for the monthly general auction. (If they are expensive fish message the exec and ask for a min bid number before hand. If they don’t go for that min bid you take your fish home and still get the ballot. If it is $100 in fish we will most likely accept a min bid of $50)
Advertise on our Facebook page or band what fish you are bringing in to try get more money for your fish and draw people in
Fish brought to our big auction in April will not count
If you have any questions you can email contact.dras@gmail.com
Contest 3:
AHAP Contest Running until our June meeting $100 Gift card
AHAP RULES:
You must be a paid member
Fill out the form https://www.dras.ca/conservation to enter
Plant must be added to the AHAP (AHAP rules apply)
if you have already received points for that species for AHAP you can still receive points for that species for the contest
There will be a separate section for points then AHAP on the website
advertise on our fb page or band what plants you are bringing in to try get more money for your plants and draw people in
If you have any questions you can email contact.dras@gmail.com