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The Fish Doctor

28 November 20215 December 2021 Amgkblog

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

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Oregon Sea Grant

28 November 20215 December 2021 Amgkblog

Videos from the Ocean science team from Oregon State University.

We recommend the Videos on safe fish handling, how to sedate a fish, take a scrape as well as one of the best explanations of the science of overflow systems I have seen.

For more videos please visit the YouTube Channel

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New Sponsor Heron’s Pet World

27 November 202121 February 2022 Amgkblog

We are pleased to announce that Heron’s Pet World has made a commitment to sponsor AMGK shows with fish food in 2022. Heron’s base their business model on wholesale purchase of quality fish food from the manufactures directly and then making it available to hobbyists in minimal packaging, and without the overheads of other branded…

Public, Show News

Large Common Goldfish to rehome

14 November 202126 November 2021 Amgkblog

Hello, I’m working on a large construction project, due to start in August 2022, near Tewkesbury. We have a number of rather large common goldfish to rehome early in the programme – a survey counted 200, there maybe more. Do you have any advice on relocation / recommendations on ways to engage the local community…

Letters

Goldfish Growth and Reproduction

24 October 20215 December 2021 Amgkblog

With thanks to David Padfield, the following article published previously by the NGPS, and the BAS has been added to the AMGK website for reference to our members. The following notes were taken during the lecture by Dr Peter Miller and are reproduced as food for thought and a basis for further discussion. Growth: is…

Club Members News

2021 AGM Goes with Aplomb

23 October 20215 December 2021 Amgkblog

The meeting witnessed a fantastic turnout after a 20 months COVID enforced break, with almost 50 members and visitors taking the time to travel to the venue, which must be a record for an AGM! The fact that we organised a highly successful auction and table show of this year’s youngsters, undoubtedly helped to achieve…

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September 2021

8 September 202127 May 2023 Amgkblog

Septembers addition of the Goldfish Standard

Newsletters 2021

New recommended reading added

5 September 20215 December 2021 Amgkblog

With Thanks to Graham Turner for the latest additions to the clubs recommended reading list, we have 2 additional titles to suggest to members as worthy additions to their personal libraries. Fancy Goldfish: A Complete Guide to Care and Collecting Johnson, Erik L.; Hess, Richard E. Publisher : published by New Holland & Weatherhill (2001) ISBN-10…

Club Members News

AGM Confirmed and new dates for your fishkeeping diary

2 September 20214 September 2021 Pat Davies

AMGK Annual General Meeting and Goldfish Table Show and Auction confirmed for Sunday 17th October 2021 It’s been a long time since the last face to face meeting, but, at last, we have set a date for the AGM on Sunday 17th October 2021 at the usual venue of St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall Brinklow Road,…

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