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- Goldfish have Polaroid eyes, say scientists
Goldfish have specialised eyes, which have the same effect as wearing Polaroid sunglasses, to help them catch their prey.
Scientists at the University of Manchester say light sensitive cells in the goldfish's retina are able to detect polarised light, improving contrast, and this specialised form of vision also seems to be present in most species of fish they have tested.
"If you are a young salmon hunting food such as water fleas, they are transparent and not easy to see" reports Dr Nicholas Roberts of the university. "But if the fish eye is sensitive to polarised light, it is actually quite amazing how it improves the contrast."
The researchers say this latest research is important because it is the first direct experimental evidence of a polarisation detection mechanism in vertebrates. "Just as fishermen wear Polaroid sunglasses to help improve contrast, many animals - including fish - have evolved to do the very same thing without the need of sunglasses" said Dr Roberts. "It is a surprisingly common ability throughout the animal kingdom."
Source: Telegraph Group Limited
Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:32:00 GMT - Problem sleeping? Why not hire a goldfish?
That statement is not quite as crazy as it sounds. Research studies over the last three decades have identified that watching fish has a calming effect on the human mind. It helps to reduce stress levels, tackle insomnia and treat a range of health issues such as high blood pressure.
A leading UK hotel company has picked up on this and launched the first goldfish hire service in the UK.
A spokesperson for the company said: "We are always looking at ways to give our customers a better night's sleep, and watching goldfish is proving to be a popular choice."
In a recent study of 2,000 UK consumers conducted by the hotel company, two thirds of respondents said that they associated an aquarium with tranquillity and serenity. A third believed watching fish swim creates serenity, and the goldfish was voted Britain's top favourite pet fish.
Source: Telegraph Group Limited
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:47:00 GMT - Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society Show
The Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society will be holding its 8th Annual Koi and Goldfish Show in the Cafe Meadow of Riverfront park in downtown Spokane, WA. from August 18th - August 19th, 2007.
Information regarding the show for vendors or those interested in showing fish can be obtained through the society's web site or from:
Ralph or Claudia McGowen, 509-926-5419
Mary or Dennis Bates, 509-466-2082
John Seifert 509-536-7672Click here to visit Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:27:00 GMT - Wild goldfish classed as pests in New Zealand
Wild goldfish have officially been classed as pests in Waikato waterways in New Zealand.
Their new classification follows a submission to the regional council by Waikato University's Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research.
Professor Brendan Hicks, of the university's Biological Sciences Department, said goldfish are popular tank fish but when they are released into the environment they become a real menace. They consistently eat plants, which means native plant communities are under direct threat from them, and they are prolific breeders, capable of laying 250,000 eggs per female. They can also increase the growth of blue-green algae, and the university has found them in nearly every waterway it monitors under its pest fish programme.
The Environment Waikato pest management plan sets out strategies for tackling biodiversity threats in the region, and under the revised plan, the release of goldfish into new parts of the region will be prohibited.
Source: Waikato Times
Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:56:00 GMT - Northwest Koi and Goldfish Show
The Northwest Koi and Goldfish Club will be holding its 27th Annual Show at The World Forestry Center, Portland, Oregon on Saturday, July 28, 2007, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, July 29, 2007, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is free to the public.
Activities scheduled to include:
Koi and Goldfish Show and Competition
And on Sunday at 1:00 PM, the famous Fish and more Auction - your chance to bid on outstanding Koi and Goldfish, and fish related merchandise of all kinds.
NWKG Awards Banquet
Vendor Fair - fish and related products
Snack Bar / Hot Dog Stand
Raffle PrizesFor more information contact Leo Marsh (503)789-2625
Click here to visit Northwest Koi and Goldfish Club
Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:57:00 GMT - Association of Midland Goldfish Keepers Open Show
The Association of Midland Goldfish Keepers, UK will be holding its Open Show at West Orchard Church Hall, Baginton Road, Stivichall, Coventry, Warwickshire, on Saturday 30th June 2007, Doors Open 1:00pm.From experienced enthusiast to novice goldfish keeper, all are welcome to come along to the show.
For more information contact Linda Malpas on 01604 451515.
Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:47:00 GMT - Texas Koi and Fancy Goldfish Society Spring Fish Sale and Seminars
The Texas Koi and Fancy Goldfish Society Spring Fish Sale and Seminars will take place at San Antonio, Texas from March 31 to April 1, 2007.
Mike Christenson, who owns a fish farm in Louisiana, will be selling a mixture of goldfish that he breeds and imports. All imports will be quarantined for at least six weeks. Some of the varieties that will be available include: orandas; calico and panda ranchus; calico lionheads; assorted bubble eyes or dragon eyes; and pearlscales.
The majority of the fish will be in the 2-3 inch range and priced at $7.50 each or 4 for $25. Mike will also have a few larger fish at 4-5 inches in the $15-30 range. Mike will be donating $50 worth of goldfish in the Saturday and Sunday raffles.
Click here to visit Texas Koi and Fancy Goldfish Society
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:31:00 GMT - FBAS Festival of Fishkeeping
The FBAS Festival of Fishkeeping will take place at Hayling Island, Hampshire, England on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th, 2006.
The Festival is an aquarists' extravaganza with competitions, exhibitions, and trade stalls covering interests such as goldfish, koi carp, freshwater and marine tropical, discus, catfish, reptiles, and amphibians; with a programme of presentations and talks throughout the weekend.
Saturday, 7th October: Goldfish Society of Great Britain Open Show at the Festival of Fishkeeping
Sunday, 8th October: Goldfish Society of Great Britain Exhibition of Goldfish varieties
The Festival is open to both residents and day visitors.
Click here to visit Goldfish Society of Great Britain
Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:25:00 GMT - Goldfish Society of Great Britain Open Show
The Goldfish Society of Great Britain will be holding its Open Show and Auction Sale at St. Paul's Church Hall, Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge, Essex on Saturday, 30 September 2006.
This is the largest Goldfish Show in the UK, and with 59 different classes for Goldfish varieties, it is the most comprehensive competitive Goldfish Show in the world.
There will be hundreds of pounds worth of aquatic prizes, provided by the Show sponsors: Chiltern Aquatics and Aquarian.
Click here to visit Goldfish Society of Great Britain
Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:40:00 GMT - Texas Koi and Fancy Goldfish Society Show
The Texas Koi and Fancy Goldfish Society will be hosting its 14th Annual Show at the Water Garden Gems, just east of San Antonio on IH 10, from September 30 to October 1, 2006.
The show and seminars are free and open to the public. The show competition is for hobbyists only. The show is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday.
The Koi and Goldfish shows, and vendor/exhibition areas, will be covered. Vendors from across the country will be selling koi, goldfish, pond and water gardening products, and non-pond related items. View some of the very best show koi, goldfish, and long finned koi in the United States.
A special Koi and Goldfish auction will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, along with club fundraising raffles of donated pond-related products all weekend. Internationally known speakers will be conducting free educational seminars on building ponds, pond filters, and how to select, care for, and grow the best fish. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced pond keeper these seminars will be helpful and entertaining and are not to be missed.
For more information about the Goldfish Show contact Joan Berryman at 210-657-4217.
Click here to visit Texas Koi and Fancy Goldfish Society
Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:05:00 GMT - Show Results for Midwest Pond and Koi Society
The 14th annual Midwest Pond and Koi Society show was held in conjunction with the Goldfish Society of America national show in Darien, IL. in August 2006.
The show attracted 141 goldfish entrants, and included seminars by Hanson Man, John Parker, Terry Cusick, and Tony Reynolds. Tony Reynolds acted as head goldfish judge, and Jim Castillo acted as Show Chairman.
A live goldfish judging competition was held, which allowed the public to interact with five goldfish judges. It is anticipated that in future, all GFSA sponsored shows will hold interactive classes, which will allow the public to take part in judging exercises.
Click here to visit Midwest Pond and Koi Society
Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:00:00 GMT - Midwest Pond and Koi Society Show
The Midwest Pond and Koi Society will be holding its 14th Annual Koi and Goldfish Show from August 25 - 27, 2006 at the Darien Sportsplex, Darien, IL.
Friday August 25th, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, August 26th, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, August 27th, 10:00am to 3:00pmAdmission $3 for adults and kids 12 and over. Club members free.
The show will be a combined koi and goldfish show, and the goldfish portion will be held in conjunction with the Goldfish Society of America.
The following seminars will be held on Saturday and Sunday:
Saturday, August 26, 2006
09:00am - 10:00am Goldfish in China and Hong Kong - Hanson Man10:00am - 11:00am Koi Breeding, Kloubec Farms - Myron Kloubec
11:00am - 12:00pm Goldfish Varieties, Veiltails and Shubunkins - John Parker
12:00pm - 1:00 pm The Koi Dealer's Art - Ray Abell
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ask the Judges and Public Judging of Goldfish
Tony Reynolds, John Parker, Terry Cusick, Peter Ponzio3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Goldfish Roundtable - Hanson Man, Tony Reynolds,
John Parker, Terry Cusick, Peter Ponzio, Jim CastilloSunday, August 27, 2006
09:00am - 10:00am How New Koi are Developed - Lester Berkow10:00am - 12:00pm Ask the Judges and Public Judging of Koi
Lester Berkow, Charles Phelps, Jan Thompson, Bryan Bateman1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Goldfish Varieties, Orandas and Ryukins - Terry Cusick
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Goldfish Varieties, Ranchu and Lionhead - Tony Reynolds
Click here to visit Midwest Pond and Koi Society
Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:45:00 GMT - Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society Show
The Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society will be holding its 7th Annual Koi and Goldfish Show at Riverfront park in downtown Spokane, WA. on Saturday, August 19th, 2006, 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, August 20th, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Admission is free to the public.
AKCA Koi Judges, Charles Phelps, Steve Childers, and candidate judge Peter Ponzio will be judging the Koi. Peter Ponzio will also judge the Goldfish.
Check-in for the fish will be from 3:00pm to dusk on Friday, August 18th and before 8:00am on Saturday, August 19th.
Registration packets can be obtained through the society's web site or from:
Ralph McGowen, 509-926-5419
Dennis Bates, 509-466-2082
John Seifert 509-924-7672Click here to visit Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society
Tue, 08 Aug 2006 10:35:00 GMT - Fish Shows for July from around the world
The Northwest Koi and Goldfish Club will be holding its 26th Annual Show at The World Forestry Center, Portland, Oregon on Saturday, July 29, 2006, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, July 30, 2006, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is free to the public.
Activities scheduled to include:
Koi and Goldfish Show and Competition
And on Sunday at 1:00 PM, the famous Fish and more Auction - your chance to bid on outstanding Koi and Goldfish, and fish related merchandise of all kinds.
NWKG Awards Banquet
Vendor Fair - fish and related products
Snack Bar / Hot Dog Stand
Raffle PrizesSee hundreds of great Koi and Goldfish, wander the vendor booths, and enjoy a Fish Hobby getaway.
Larry Christensen, Show Chairman
Click here to visit Northwest Koi and Goldfish Club
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:50:00 GMT - Fish Shows for June from around the world
The Association of Midland Goldfish Keepers, UK will be holding its Open Show at West Orchard Church Hall, Baginton Road, Stivichall, Coventry on 24th June 2006, Doors Open 1:00pm.A wide variety of goldfish will be on show, as breeders from around the country exhibit their fish in the first open show of the year.
From experienced enthusiast to novice goldfish keeper, all are welcome to come along to the show.
Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:47:00 GMT
