the New South Wales Cichlid Society

Fish lots that are not labelled with the correct name of the fish or without a name will be immediately passed in.

All bids will be in whole dollar units. Bids will be in minimum amounts of $1 increments from $1 to $20. $2 increments from $20 to $50. $5 increments beyond $50 and $10 bids after $100.

Fish must be properly bagged. All fish larger than 3cms must be bagged individually and taped together.

A charge of 50c will be payable where it is necessary to add oxygen or to re- bag the lot.

Don’t forget to pack 8 bags per foam box and number them from 1-8. This will ensure our auction steward will select lots in the correct order so that equity in our auction process can be achieved. There will be a 2 stage scrutineering process adopted at this auction. Your bags will be checked and their contents scrutinised for correct identification and health of the fish. Due to their special needs large fish are not to be placed in buckets but should be double bagged in suitable large bags and fish known to be aggressive in nature bagged individually. In the second stage your paperwork will be checked off and you fish moved to the holding area.

The scrutineer’s decision is final. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Please help us out and ensure that all ‘book in’ sheets are completed using both the scientific and common names (you may access a species list on our Website. Although the site is a work in progress the species list there may assist you with this task). This allows your fish to be entered into the database and if available a photo will be displayed. This is important not only for the sellers but also for the buyers wanting to see what a fish typically looks like.

Time will be saved if the correct procedures are taken at the start, otherwise you will have to correct the problem before the lots will be accepted and this may delay the start of the auction. The welfare of the livestock is paramount for the club.

Remember if you are selling fish please do not feed them 24-48 hours before bagging them. Also remember to add some Prime or an equivalent and if at all possible please use O2.Tapeover labels on bags with wide clear tape and add lot number with permanent marker.

Only financial members with allocated lots may sell their fish at our Major Auctions. Unfortunately new members joining on the day are unable to sell any fish, but are most welcome to grab a bargain. 

Bidders cards for visitors will incur a $2 fee.

Raffles

We have raffles planned for the day starting with $100 worth of auction money to spend as you wish - this will be drawn prior to the commencement of the auction so make sure you purchase a ticket on entry. Great prizes to be won throughout the day with some surprises this year as wellFood and Beverage