Catfish Cataclysm
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Marriott-West, Middleton 1313 John Q. Hammons Drive, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
Photo by Daniel Lloyd Blunk-Fernández on Unsplash
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Never fear, “Catfish Cataclysm” is not the new murder hornets. Catfish are our friends, particularly for those who have an aquarium at home. This biennial event hosted by Madison Area Aquatic Hobbyists mixes lectures by experts on the piscene world, along with rare fish auctions and other activities. Registration for the full weekend of events is $65, so this is aimed at the serious hobbyist; however, the vendor room is open to all on Saturday and Sunday, with no registration needed. Find the full schedule and registration info at catfish-cataclysm.com.
media release: Loricariidae, Callichthyidae, Synodontis and more! If these words pique your interest, then do we have the event for you! Catfish Cataclysm, the Midwest's premier aquarium catfish experience, will be holding its 4th biennial convention on the weekend of October 8-10, 2021, at the Madison Marriott West (1313 John Q Hammons Dr, Middleton, WI 53562).
The convention will feature world class speakers, rare and popular catfish auctions, a hospitality suite, a Saturday night Wisconsin-style cookout [Included in Registration], a vendor room with great fish/aquarium gear, raffles, a silent auction and super cool swag. The vendor room will be open to the non-registered public on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday there will be an all species auction which is also open to the public for a $5 fee (kids under 10 are free). Great fish and great deals! For more information go to https://catfish-cataclysm.com.
FRIDAY
2pm – 5pm Registration Desk Opens
6:00-7:00pm Jeremy Basch | Captivating Catfish of the Rio Caqueta
7:10-8:10pm Jacqueline Heijmen Bennett-Leaver | Ancistrus ranunculus and L255
8:30 – 10:00pm Room Sales Shopping Event
9pm-12am Hospitality Suite Open
SATURDAY
9 -10am Eric Thomas | Care & reproduction of Dekeyseria picta, the butterfly pleco (L052)
10:10 – 11:10am JACQUELINE HEIJMEN BENNETT-LEAVER | Loricariids
12:30 – 1:30pm Eric Thomas | Bumblebee catfishes of the genus Microglanis: What’s the buzz?
1:40-2:40pm Jeremy Basch | Which Woodcat is Which?
6:30-9pm Wisconsin Style Cookout
SUNDAY