The Aquarium Society of Victoria
The The Aquarium Society of Victoria (A S of V) is a group dedicated to the education and promotion of fish keeping and breeding in Victoria and Australia.
Comprising  members who have been involved in industry, professional judges, breeders, commercial enterprises or hobbyist fish keepers, there is a vibrant and friendly attitude that welcomes all aquarium enthusiasts.

Meetings take place at our own C. R.Paton Hall in Clifton Hill.

​With an active community and specialist sub-groups you are invited to participate as a guest at up to three of our general meetings, after which  you may choose to become a member.

Next Meeting


Next  Meeting:
     FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24th.

The Annual General Meeting
                    also
        A special Presentation     program... "ANGELS"         featuring John Cousins.

Plus all our usual features:
        Trading Table
           Door Prize
               Question time
                    Super Supper
          

Come along on the 24th. for a warm welcome followed by a great night of information




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       Start preparing now for the second 2023            
                  FISH FAIR
     October 29th. (Sunday)
        10.00 am to 1 pm.
    Vendors admitted 9.30
   12 tables of goodies at low low prices.


Also we are currently staging the2023 PHOTO COMPETITION :Rules as follows: 
 
A S of V 2023 PHOTO COMPETITION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
 
1. Photo must be aquarium related and of sufficient resolution to enable printing.
 
2. No “photo shopping”, AI generated or major alteration of file.
 
3. Entries must be received on or before Sunday October 14th, and once received, remain the property of the A.S. of V.
 
4. Entries are required in the form of a jpeg file, emailed to info@asofv.com.au.
 
5. Don’t forget to include your name !
 
6. None of the judges shall be an entrant, and their decision is final.
 
7. Cash awards to be made as follows : First Place $250.00, Second place $100.00, Third place $50
 
8. Entry to the competition is only open to financial members of ASoV. Entry is free.
 
9. No more than three entries per person.
 
10. Winners to be announced at the Christmas Breakup on December 8th. Please make every effort to attend          


    A S of V     Show Results 2023
 
 Best in Show: Andrew Orchard (5 Banded Barb)
 
                                       Rasbora
                      1st Roderick Stuart (Harlequin)
                      2nd Adam Heppenstall (Redline)
                      3rd Peter Gauci (Neon Green)
 
                                           Barbs
                  1st Andrew Orchard (5 Banded)
                  2nd Robin Gates (Albino Cherry)
                  3rd Zack Ainslie (Longfin Albino Cherry)
 
                                  Guppies/Endlers
                  1st Peter Gauci (Full platinum albino)
                  2nd Zack Ainslie (Black Metal Lace)
                  3rd Andrew Orchard (Albino Koi)
 
                                    Betta Splendens       
                  1st Adam Heppenstall (Plakat)
                  2nd Adam Heppenstall (Plakat)
                  3rd Jan Kleyn (Longfin Doubletail)
 
           Congratulations and thanks to all our entrants,
           to our four judges and
                                  especially to our Show Chair Jessica.