KWAS Community Forums

Private password protected forum for KWAS club members only.

Post news and events here for KWAS and other aquarium clubs.

Post any issues or glitches you have found while using the forum.

Please read the forum rules before making your first post.

Just joined or you've been here a while? Here's the place to introduce yourself, your tanks and your fish.

The KWAS C.A.R.E.S. Preservation Program has four major goals: 1) To bring AWARENESS to the critical situation of our fish in nature 2) To RECOGNIZE, ENCOURAGE, and offer SUPPORT to hobbyists who maintain species-at-risk 3) To SHARE data and experiences through notes, graphing, and manuscripts so that others may learn to maintain those identical, and similar species 4) To PRESERVE species-at-risk for future generations.

Guppies, Swordtails, Platies, Mollies, Endlers & Killifish.

Characins, Tetras, Hatchetfish, Headstanders, Silver Dollars, Piranhas, Barbs, Danios, Rasboras, Sharks and Chinese Algae eaters.

Labyrinth fish - Bettas, Gouramies and Paradise Fish.

Boesmani, Threadfin, Iranian Red, Turqoise, Neon and Red Striped Rainbowfish.

From South America to Africa. If you have a question about a bottom dweller from Plecos, Loaches, Corydoras & Synodontis this is the place to post your questions.

Interested in animals without a backbone? Do you keep freshwater Shrimp, Crayfish and or snails. This is the forum for these unique animals.

Are you into Outdoor Aquatics? Enjoy keeping Goldfish or Koi? Post your experiences or questions here.

Can't find the right forum for your fish? We can't have one for every species so post your question here?

South American, Central America & Mexican Cichlids.

From the majestic Angel Fish to the King of Aquariums, the Discus post your questions here.

Interested in Dwarf Cichlids..then this is the forum for you.

Post all questions related to cichlids from Lake Tanganyika here.

Post all questions related to cichlids from Lake Malawi here.

Post all questions related to cichlids from Lake Victoria, African riverine cichlids and any others not covered by lakes Malawi or Tanganyika.

Details on our annual event along with sponsorship information can be found here.

Create a poll for feedback by your fellow forum members.

Put your feet up and relax in the lounge.

Have you something humourous to say, heard a good hobby related joke lately? This is the place to post.

Share your photos of various hobby projects – DIY, ponds, trips, possible newsletter articles – whatever you would like to develop. Don’t be shy, please share your ideas with us here and jump start someone else’s next challenge.

This section is for those looking to share their photos of breeding and spawning success stories. Photos of fry with parents may be used for first inspection qualifications as defined in our BAP rules.

This section will contain photos and reports of people’s planting successes and perhaps even failures. Join in and start posting your photos for your own plant shoots and runners and participate in the club’s HAP program.

Do you have a Question about filters, heaters, lighting and any other miscellaneous hardware used in freshwater systems, this is the place to post that question.

Come share your ideas and plans with us.

Do you have a green thumb? or do you want help with your plants and planted tank then post here.

Does your fish have ich? or do you want to know what foods work? Water parameters got you confused then post your questions here.

Interested in setting up a saltwater tank? What type of rock or sand to use? Reef or FOWLR? How to succeed with your saltwater tank.

This section is specific to equipment used in various Marine aquaria including Nano tanks.

Marine fish specific discussion area. Fish compatibility issues etc.

Saltwater animals that lack a backbone. Sea Anemones, Shrimps, Snails, Brittle Stars, Nudibranches, Sponges etc.

Questions regarding what kind of corals you can keep and how to best take care of them including coral propagation.

Questions about any saltwater specific water parameters and other important factors in keeping a marine tank.

Videos / Articles / Conventions / General Chit Chat & Salty Tales

Vote for the "Peoples Choice" winner for Fish and Tank of the month here.

Post your questions regarding Aquaria related Photography and Equipment here.

Have you got a candid shot of your finned friend(s) or want to show off your new tank setup. Post those images here.

Hobbyist owned for sale items. Licenced Commercial businesses and vendors are not to post here.

Hobbyists looking to buy fish and or items. Licenced Commercial businesses and vendors are not to post here.

Hobbyists looking to get rid of fish or items for free or perhaps trade. Licenced Commercial businesses and vendors are not to post here.

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