Tank Talk Magazine December 2013 | Page 2

STOP PRESS – NEWS JUST IN. A VERY SPECIAL CDAS RAFFLE Thanks to our generous sponsor Canberra Marine, we'll be launching a special raffle at our December meeting (Tuesday 17 December at the Harmonie German Club). The prize is an 80 litre Aquatopia Total Marine Starter Kit. This complete marine starter kit includes: •80L Black Aquarium, Protein Skimmer, iological filtration Easily replaceable media, 30w LED Lighting 3500LUX, Double cooling fan, Wide feeding lid Stand, heater and a $200 voucher to spend at Canberra Marine to stock your new display are also included. That's over $700 in a single, winner-take-all, prize. If you have ever been tempted to try marines, this is your chance. So don't rely on Santa for your 2014 aquarium needs. Get your tickets as soon as you can. Tickets are just $2 and the draw will take place on 8 February at the CDAS Mega Auction. Tickets will only be available at the December and January CDAS meetings and at the Mega Auction before the draw. THE MEGA AUCTION IS COMING Yes! The first CDAS Inc. MEGA Auction of 2014 will be held on Saturday 8 February 2014. Details are still being worked out, but the date and venue (Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah, ACT) are locked in. There'll certainly be truck loads of fish, invertebrates, plants and aquarium products available. CDAS members should start considering what they'll be submitting for auction. As in previous MEGA Auctions, the club will purchase a wide range of unusual and hard-to-get-items for the auction. There will also be raffles (including the drawing of our Very Special Raffle), giveaways and special offers on the day. Non-members will be able to participate (in buying) by purchasing a bidder's card or joining CDAS on the day. Come along and bring your friends and family. Make a day of it. We'll see you there.