modernAQUARITM Series III Vol. XV, No. 6 August 2008

ON THE COVER

The subject of our cover photo this monthis Paretroplus menarambo, a Madagascarcichlid commonly known as the pinstripedamba. Be sure and see Susan Priest's"My Trip to Madagascar," on page 18.

Photo by Alexander A. Priest

GREATER CITY AQUARIUM SOCIETY

BOARD MEMBERS

President Joseph FerdenziVice-President Mark SobermanTreasurer Jack TraubCorresponding Secretary. Warren FeuerRecording Secretary. Edward Vukich

MEMBERS AT LARGE

Claudia Dickinson. Pete D'OrioArtie Friedman Al GrusellBen Haus Emma HausLeonard Ramroop

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

A.C.A. Delegate Claudia DickinsonBowl Show. Leonard RamroopBreeder Award. Warren Feuer

Mark SobermanEarly Arrivals Al GrusellF.A.A.S. Delegate Alexander PriestMembers/Programs Claudia DickinsonN.E.C. Delegate Claudia DickinsonTechnology Coordinator. Warren Feuer

MODERN AQUARIUM

Editor in Chief Dan RadebaughCopy Editors Sharon Barnett

Susan PriestAlexander A. Priest

Exchange Editors Stephen SicaDonna Sosna Sica

Photo/Layout Editor Jason KernerAdvertising Mgr. Mark SobermanExecutive Editor Joseph Ferdenzi

In This IssueFrom the Editor.

President's Message

G.C.A.S. 2008 Program Schedule

Our Generous Members

Mermaid TalesAnd I Think to Myself, What a Wonderful World!by Desiree Martin

French Angelfish of Aruba & Bonaireby Stephen Sica

My Microworm Recipeby Alexander A. Priest

Fishkeepers Anonymousby Susan Priest

My Trip to Madagascarby Susan Priest

The Amusing Aquarium (Cartoon)by Bernard Harrigan

The Undergravel Reporter.

G.C.A.S. Happenings

Fin Fun (Puzzle Page)...

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