The Association of Midland Goldfish Keepers
The society comprises dedicated goldfish keepers committed to the care and breeding of goldfish
The missing publication of the Goldfish Standard from July 2011 has been found and can now be made available to members on the website. With thanks to June Pons & Mick Smith for supplying the document to be scanned. In this publication OPEN SHOW REPORT FROM MICK SMITH OPEN SHOW RESULTS PHOTOS OF THE WINNING…
It’s now three years since we had our last open show staged by the Association of Midland Goldfish Keepers due to the COVID pandemic. However, the date of the 25th of June is fast approaching when it is hoped that as many members and friends in the goldfish keeping world get together for what we…
We are Just 5 Weeks to the entry deadline for the first Open Show in the country since 2019. The 25th June 2022 will be a chance for members of the AMGK or any associated society to exhibit fish to be judged to the Nationwide Standard. The traditional First Show of the show season is…
Sunday 15th we held our first table show since 2019. It was not without its teething problems, and there were several learnings that showed that we are out of practice, and demonstrated that a more formal agenda or schedule was required. It was unfortunate that we missed many members due to health issues, car issues…
Many conversations amongst breeders lately are dominated by the increasing challenges of the cost of energy to run a fish house, and effect of climate change on the breeding season. It feels like winter has extended into April this year, which means a slow start to the breeding season, unless we can afford the…
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Dear Sir/Madam/Chairperson of the Midlands Goldfish Keepers Association, I appreciate that you will be a very busy person, but I am writing t you as a very keen fish keeper and admirer. I have many fish, some big, some small and some I think are truly enormous and maybe need to go on a strict…
The Newest variety in the UK standard the Butterfly, is so called after the Caudal fin that is well divided and shaped like open wings of a butterfly when viewed from above. Its other characteristic is the predominant telescope eyes which are spherical in a raised sleeved socket, and noticeably different from other telescoped…
Board Members Pat Davies (AMGK) – Chairman Graham Turner (NEGS) – Secretary/Show Secretary Andy Barton (AMGK) – Hon. Treasurer/Principal Show Manager Ian Mildon (BAS) – Fish Standards/Judges Date: 22/02/2021 To the NATIONWIDE: Delegates: Sherridan Moores, Dean Roberts, David Padfield, Dennis Godfrey, Alan Race, Tom Bell, Graham Turner, Keith Waters, Ian Mildon, Bob Jones, Jamie Mullen,…
Video from the goldfish council in the USA, particular of interest is the talks by Rob Crosby on Goldfish Genetics:
Qualified Fish Veterinarian and Fish Pathologist, Dr Richmond Loh.
Dr Loh is based in Perth, Western Australia. He is a Past-President and Fellow of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association, and continues to help the veterinary and para-professional communities by serving as WAVMA Webinar coordinator/moderator and WAVMA Executive Board Member. He is also a Senior Adjunct Lecturer at Murdoch University and provides advice on fish health and welfare to various universities & the RSPCA
For more videos visit the channel The Fish Doctor – YouTube
