The Tech Den Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 We are proud sponsors for the upcoming event of the International Conference Presented by Queensland Cichlid Group 14/03/2015 We are also accepting payments for the event (cash) $130 for QCG Members and $150 for non members. Should be a excellent event so get in and get yourself down for the event. Here is some more details... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Good to see you onboard too! This is going to be an epic event, not worth risking missing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpodge Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 For a guy thats never been to anything like this before, what can I expect to see and hear. Obviously Ill learn something, but why else should I go?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 We have been waiting too long for this to all come into play, and would definitely not miss this one. There is still a surprise to come but have not been given the nod to say anything just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk333 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I have heard a rumour, that the Melbourne event is only $40 per person. I'd just like to know why such a disparity in cost? Apologies if my information is incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I have heard a rumour, that the Melbourne event is only $40 per person. I'd just like to know why such a disparity in cost?Apologies if my information is incorrect. As far as I know it would be cost of event divided by the amount expected to show up, equals cost - And keep in mind it is flying 3 experts to Australia, Venue Hire, Shirt, Baggy, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Evening Meal, Tea, Coffee, Prizes. Well worth it - do not know how much Melbourne is or what you get or what the comparison is between the two but personally am not keen to fly to Melbourne. I guess it just comes down to do you really want to pay $130 or $150 for the event and I am sure that so many will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) For a guy that's never been to anything like this before, what can I expect to see and hear. Obviously Ill learn something, but why else should I go?..... Will try and get a run down on what the speakers are covering and get back to you - just can not call the person I need to speak to today - sorry. I know what I would be expecting but will check and see. [MENTION=1378]Fishjunkie[/MENTION] - Dave do you have any info? Edited January 13, 2015 by The Tech Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk333 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 People can jump on The Cichlid Room Companion and find out about the speakers there. If you. Know there specialty, it's a good bet that's what they'll be taking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 More details here: http://www.qldaf.com/forums/qcg-queensland-cichlid-group-64/qcg-international-conference-112984/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Junkie Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Will try and get a run down on what the speakers are covering and get back to you - just can not call the person I need to speak to today - sorry. I know what I would be expecting but will check and see. @Fishjunkie - Dave do you have any info? Basically what @pk333 said they are experts in there own fields and will be speaking on those topics If time permits there will be a Q&A after each talk FJ Edited January 13, 2015 by Fish Junkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldrag76 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 [MENTION=1584]Fish Junkie[/MENTION] what is Juan Miguel Artigos Azas feild ? it doesnt really say apart from websites and mags etc ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 [MENTION=1584]Fish Junkie[/MENTION] what is Juan Miguel Artigos Azas feild ? it doesnt really say apart from websites and mags etc ? Is cichlids a field? If it is, thats his one XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldrag76 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Is cichlids a field?If it is, thats his one XD so hes not a specialist more of a gp ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Junkie Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 He's good friends with Ad and goes on overseas collecting trips with him I would say he would be an American speaker for sure [MENTION=5203]bulldrag76[/MENTION] FJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Yea yanks is his main jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpodge Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 More details here:http://www.qldaf.com/forums/qcg-queensland-cichlid-group-64/qcg-international-conference-112984/ Thanks Mr Beer, you've twisted my arm... I'm coming @The Tech Den John... How do I get a ticket from you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigo Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I am hanging to get to this, however it is all about the $$ and if I can justify it to the boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Junkie Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 [MENTION=9219]gpodge[/MENTION] Tickets are on sale @ most Great Aquarium stores throughout Brisbane Smiths is your closest [MENTION=4276]the German[/MENTION] can you post a list Pls FJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks Mr Beer, you've twisted my arm... I'm coming@The Tech Den John... How do I get a ticket from you? Just pop into the store with the money in your hot little hand and we are happy to accept it on behalf of QCG and you will be issued with a receipt for the payment and we have the forms to just fill in that include your shirt size. I would also think this will also be available at some of the other places that are also sponsors for the event but will allow this to be confirmed by QCG. [MENTION=4276]the German[/MENTION] [MENTION=1584]Fish Junkie[/MENTION] - can you confirm if purchasing entry for the event the locations and also will it be possible at the upcoming auction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqc247 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Melbourne gig is $55 for non members of their local aquarium society (EDAS) and only has of the two international speakers plus one local guest speaker. Add flights and accommodation to that is no comparison on our local gig for cost$. I think they have sold out or looking to offer another round of tickets. Juan is a great speaker with a vast knowledge of the South Americas, not just cichlids. Ad you already know. Spencer came out for VC40 few years back. Hth, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigo Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 That is still only 1 third of the price… so your down 1 speaker, as a non member wold expect to pay $100 you would think…. How come Melbourne is so much cheaper? Not wingeing, simply asking. as a cheaper price would make it more accessible to many more people giving your group even more exposure to non members... And yes before I get bashed around the ears, I do realise how much time effort the members of the QCG go to to organise all this and get these bloke here. Simple asking the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Think the speakers are on tight schedule with this trip with no NSW conference there should be a few coming from over the boarder - I know one couple is coming from Tassy for the QLD event so it looks like it is going to be a good one and hope it will be a sell out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqc247 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Melbourne is the home of Ad's agent, so there is no cost of internal flights, transport and accommodation for everyone to come up. As mentioned above, re: cost of you flying down there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan486 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 [MENTION=1199]mines bigger[/MENTION] Time for that fishy road trip i think.... @The Tech Den - how do i go about getting a ticket? wont be in bris anytime soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk333 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Juan Miguel Artigas Azas author's page - The Cichlid Room Companion Juan Miguel Artigas Azas is an aquarist in San Luis Potosí, Mexico (the very center of it). He has loved fish since he can remember and has kept them steadily in home aquariums for over 30 years now. His main interest are Central American Cichlids and Mexican fishes, but he is also very interested in any other type of fish. Juan Miguel is the creator and editor of the Cichlid Room Companion. His love for computers and nature, together with the revolutionary development of Internet was too much for him to let the opportunity to create this page pass along. He has found that the maintenance of a real good home page is a life time enterprise, and he is ready to cope to that. Juan Miguel enjoys travelling to the natural habitats of the fish he loves, where he obtains underwater pictures of them. He likes to observe them, trying to understand their natural history and relationships. He has managed to obtain a great knowledge on the biology and geographical distribution of the fishes in Mexico. This gives to his conferences an originality and special interest. Juan Miguel has written many articles on Mexican and Central American Freshwater fish, mainly on cichlids, for several club and aquarium publications. He has also been honored with the invitation as lecturer in fish oriented conventions in several countries, including Mexico, United States, Belgium, Canada, England, Netherlands, Norway, France, Italy Sweden and Germany. Juan Miguel is part of the American Cichlid Association - Marineland speakers program. Juan Miguel has been awarded the Guy Jordan Retrospective Award 2008 by the American Cichlid Association. The maximum honor this association gives to people who has done extensive contributions to the International Cichlid Hobby. The lectures that Juan Miguel currently presents include: Cichlids from Costa Rica; In this talk the species, habitats and distribution of all Costa Rican cichlids is discussed, as well as observations on behavior in the natural habitat, the talk is illustrated with maps and hundreds of habitat and underwater pictures of Costa Rican cichlids and other fishes that inhabit with them. (Approximate Duration: 90 minutes) Herichthys, the northern cichlids; In this talk the species, distribution, behavior, habitats of the Northeastern Máxico cichlids are discussed and illustrated with maps and hundreds of habitat and underwater pictures of Herichthys and other fishes that inhabit with them. Aquarist guides for the successful keeping and breeding of these beauties are also given. (Approximate Duration: 90 minutes). Central American Rheophilus Cichlids; In this talk the species, distribution, behavior and habitats of the Central American cichlids that inhabit in river currents are discussed and illustrated with maps and hundreds of habitat and underwater pictures of the species treated and other fishes that inhabit with them. Aquarist guides for the successful keeping and breeding of these beauties are also given. (Approximate Duration: 90 minutes). Thorichthys, jewels of the Mayan land: In this talk the species, distribution, habitats and behavior of this fabulous group of central American cichlids is discussed and illustrated with maps and hundreds of habitat and underwater pictures of Thorichthys and other fishes that inhabit with them. Aquarist guides for the successful keeping of these beauties are also given. (Approximate Duration: 90 minutes). Goodeids; The forty species of this group of livebearer Cyprinodotinds mostly endemic from Mexico are covered, with notes on the family. Aquarium guides for the successful keeping and breeding of all the species in captivity are given. The talk is illustrated with maps, habitat and pictures of all the species, some of them taken underwater in their natural habitat. The status of all the species in the wild is discussed. (Approximate Duration: 90 minutes) Introduction to Live-bearers from Mexico; Mexico is a land of live-bearers, in this talk the several groups inhabiting the country are discussed, with notes on their distribution, habitat and the several species living with them. The talk is illustrated with maps, habitat and many species pictures, most of them taken underwater in habitat. (Approximate Duration: 90 minutes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
