The Plzeň Aquarium Society IRIS invites all aquarium enthusiasts to the spring aquarium market
March 14, 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Dormitory of the Secondary School of Transport, Karlovarská třída 99, Plzeň
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Throughout the event, there will be sales of aquarium fish, plants, food, and breeding supplies. Visitors will also have access to expert advice provided by society members.
Reservation of sales places:
Table orders are accepted until: March 12, 2026
Phone: 603 231 494
e-mail: info@irisplzen.cz
Those interested in membership in the IRIS society, historically the second oldest aquarium society in the Czech lands, can register directly at the event venue.
While reading the fantastic book Ocean by David Attenborough, I came across an interesting creature that I would like to share with you.
Enypniastes eximia is a dark red deep-sea sea cucumber, unflatteringly referred to as the "headless chicken monster" due to its appearance while hovering above the sea floor, although it is actually a beautiful creature. This species of sea cucumber (order Elasipodida, class Holothuroidea) is unique in that it can detach from the sea floor and "fly" in the water column. Enypniastes is a close relative of the well-known "sea cucumbers."
Enypniastes has a gelatinous, translucent body (often very transparent in younger individuals) and a wide "veil" at the front that functions as a swimming surface. It measures about 10 centimeters and its surface is sticky and stinging.
Most of the time, the sea cucumber spends on the bottom in a horizontal position, gathering food with its legs from the upper layer of sediment, but when it needs to change location quickly or escape, it hovers above the sea floor. A remarkable feature of Enypniastes is that when threatened, it can "shed" the outer layer of its surface and release it, drifting away in another direction.
Beautiful footage and many more interesting facts about this creature can be found in these videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJnbbt9QVtA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnR-Agj7crM
Zveme vás na další Akva Tera bazar který se bude konat v kulturním domě Delta v Břeclavi.
🐟 Invitation to the Aquaristics Fair in Třeboň: Fish, Plants, and Expertise
We warmly invite all aquaristics enthusiasts, from experienced breeders to newcomers, to the traditional Aquaristics Fair in Třeboň (Wittingau). Come by to enrich your aquariums, acquire equipment, or simply exchange ideas with experts.
📍 When and Where?
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Location: Mensa of the Fisheries Vocational School (Střední škola rybářská)
Address: Táboritská 941, Třeboň, Czech Republic
🕒 Program
07:00 AM: Admission for sellers and setup
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Sales fair open to the public
Supervision: The event is under professional veterinary supervision (MVDr. J. Konrád).
🌿 What to Expect?
Look forward to a wide selection of ornamental fish, invertebrates, aquatic plants, as well as a rich offering of accessories and feed. An important aspect of the fair is also the focus on animal welfare.
🎫 Admission
Adults: 50,- CZK
Children up to 10 years: Free admission (accompanied by parents)
📢 Information for Sellers
Do you have offspring from your own breeding or plants to sell? Reserve your sales space in advance!
E-Mail: akvateracb@seznam.cz
Tel.: +420 605 714 634
The Aquaristics Association looks forward to your visit!
Aqua Congress in Žďár nad Sázavou
Organized by the Tetra Aquarists Association
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Speaker: Radim Blažek, Ph.D.
Program of the day
10:00 – Meeting of the AKVA CZ associations
13:00 – Afternoon lecture with Radim Blažek
16:30 – Announcement of a rich tombola
19:00 – Party with dancing and free entertainment
Lecture topics:
1) Pitfalls of fish and their parasites research across Africa
Peek behind the scenes of scientific expeditions into the heart of the African continent.
2) Cuckoos with fins
Unique feathered fish from Lake Tanganyika and their fascinating breeding strategies.
Volume 100 l, lighting Diversa led expert white, filter JK Atman pump with biomolitan, plants of the genus predominantly Vallisneria, Rotala, Lugwidia, Echinodorus, Bleher's/ocelot.. no fertilization, no CO2.. fish once Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, Loricaria catfish, various Ancistrus sp.. the aquarium was in operation for 3.5 years before it was discontinued.. during the 3 years there were a few changes... I wanted to show a simple way without using CO2 or any fertilizers.
Přání k Vánocům a na konci roku
Drazí čeští akvaristé,
rok 2025 se chýlí ke konci. Byl v mnoha ohledech jiný a náročnější, než jsme na začátku doufali. O to více nás těší, že se v tomto roce navázal velmi dobrý kontakt s vámi. Považujeme to za výjimečně pozitivní a cenný vývoj.
Jménem Cichliden-Forum.de, DCG e.V. a VDA AK-Fischkrankheiten vám srdečně děkujeme za konstruktivní a důvěryhodnou spolupráci. Velmi se těšíme na její pokračování i v příštím roce.
Rádi bychom také nezapomněli zmínit, že velké nasazení, mnoho nápadů a úsilí všech zúčastněných si zaslouží zvláštní pochvalu. Bez vašeho osobního přínosu by toto slibné partnerství nebylo možné.
Děkujeme všem českým akvaristům a mnoha dobrovolným pomocníkům za váš přínos v končícím roce 2025. Každý z vás se osobním nasazením podílel na zahájení a dalším rozvoji naší společné spolupráce.
Jsme pevně přesvědčeni, že i v roce 2026 upevníme naši pozici v akvaristice a naši započatou spolupráci určitě ještě rozšíříme.
Přejeme vám všem, vašim rodinám, blízkým a přátelům poklidné adventní období, veselé Vánoce a šťastný start do nového roku!
Ať vám přinese pár klidných dnů – čas na rozjímání, načerpání sil, být s rodinou a soustředit se na to podstatné.
Tyto dobré přání vám posíláme s srdečnými pozdravy
Manfred Dietz
jménem Cichliden-Forum.de, DCG e.V. a VDA AK-Fischkrankheiten
