Christel Kasselmann Presentation On Aquatic Plants Co-Sponsored by GSAS - Page 2 - Club/Societies Announcements

Seattle_Aquarist · 04-27-2012, 02:07 PM

Hi All,

Christel was nice enough to provide us with her Bio and the subject of her GSAS lecture here in Seattle on September 15th. Remember, September 15th is just around the corner and if you are going to be in Seattle and wish to attend this once in a decade event start planning now! If you are not a Greater Seattle Aquarium Society (GSAS) member you are still welcome to attend, however to insure a seat you need to contact me at:

seattle.aquarist at gmail.com

We hope to see you here!
-Roy

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Biography

Christel Kasselmann is an internationally recognized expert on aquarium plants. On more than 45 expeditions during the last 30 years into the tropics she studied the requirements of aquarium plants. She has published over 350 articles about aquarium plants in Germany and over 50 articles in foreign countries. These articles deal with the origins of water plants and their growth in their natural environment. Moreover, she described several new species and varieties. For about 30 years Christel Kasselmann has been the editor and the chairwoman of the internationally recognized Aqua Planta magazine on aquatic plants. She wrote four books which were translated in about 10 languages; two of them “Planted Aquariums” and “Aquarium Plants” (Krieger Publishing, Florida) were translated in English. In 2010 the last edition of “Aquarium Plants” was published in Germany with over 450 described species. At home she cultivates six large planted tanks with 4000 Liters (1060 gallons) in total.

About the lecture
With my presentation on "New and rare aquarium plants" I would like to take you on a journey around the world showing you interesting aquarium plants at their natural habitats (ecology), discuss water values and the cultivation of these aquarium plants in tanks. I prefer the traditional growth style known as the Dutch plant aquariums and I will show you many pictures that demonstrate how beautiful tanks can look like. As the title of the lecture implies you are going to see many pictures of new and unusual aquarium plants. Join me on a journey around the tropical regions of the world looking for interesting aquarium plants. I will give my best to entertain you!

After my lecture I would like to discuss aquarium plants, their needs in the aquarium and in nature: light, water, substrate, temperature etc.

**AaronT** · 04-27-2012, 08:13 PM

She forgot the part about "I will be bringing these new and rare plants for auction."

Seattle_Aquarist · 04-28-2012, 06:54 PM

Hi Aaron,

I don't know if she will be bringing any plants, but she will be bringing:

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Christel has generously offered to bring copies of her book that she can also autograph...HOWEVER it will be IN GERMAN ONLY, they are not going to translate this one....cost 60 euro's (and no shipping). This is available only through pre-order.

Christel is one of the WORLDS BEST AQUATIC Plant experts. She has written more books than any other author, and studied plants in their habitats extensively.

Here is the information on her latest book...

AQUARIUM PLANTS. 3rd revised and greatly expanded edition. Aquarium DATZ book series. 8 drawings, 11 tables. 608 pages, 705 color photos. Eugen Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart 201

And I can get it signed by Christel! There will be a dinner for GSAS members and Christel prior to the presentation where we have to opportunity to chat with her one on on! Have I convinced you to visit yet? lol

Seattle_Aquarist · 05-21-2012, 06:22 PM

Hi All,

There are only four more months until the Christel Kasselmann presentation; have you reserved your spot at this once in a decade event? If not, and you want to attend, then get your e-mail off now to seattle dot aquarist at gmail dot com.

I hope to see you there!

-Roy

Seattle_Aquarist · 06-23-2012, 07:13 PM

Christel Kasselmann - Seattle - September 15th.....need I say more?!!

Seattle_Aquarist · 07-27-2012, 06:39 PM

Hi All,

We are only seven (7) weeks away, you are not going to want to miss this presentation:

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Christel Kasselmann is an internationally recognized expert on aquarium plants. She has been on 45 expeditions over the past 30 years, published over 400 articles, and for 30 years was the editor and chairwoman of Aqua Planta magazine. Over here in the US, the translation of her book Aquarium Plants still remains the reference "bible" for serious plantkeepers.

Christel's presentation will take you on a journey around the world, showing you interesting and unusual aquarium plants at their natural habitats (ecology), and discussing water chemistry and the cultivation of these aquarium plants in tanks.

This special meeting will be on Saturday, September 15th. Milling about begins at 7 PM, meeting proper starts at 7:30. We have booked a larger hall for this meeting only, Demaray 150, which is also on the SPU campus. Take a look at this handy map for the meeting location.

Seattle_Aquarist · 08-10-2012, 06:21 PM

Hi All,

Five (5) weeks and counting until September 15th. The room is reserved, the time is set, and the preparations are underway....don't miss out on this awesome event!

Who: Christel Kasselmann (Internationally recognized expert on aquarium plants with 45 expeditions to the tropics)
What: Presentation - 'New and Rare Aquarium Plants'
Where: Seattle Pacific University Campus; Demaray Hall; Room 150 (509 West Bertona)
When: Saturday, September 15th; Social time @ 7:00pm; Meeting Starts @ 7:30pm
Admission: FREE!! (Can you believe it?)

The location has limited seating for 200; we are requesting non-GSAS members to please RSVP to Seattle.Aquarist at Gmail.com. If you have already e-mailed your request you should receive confirmation this weekend, if not please contact me.

Thanks and I hope to see you here!
-Roy

Seattle_Aquarist · 08-18-2012, 05:34 PM

Hi All,

Where will you be four (4) weeks from tonight? I know where I will be and what I will be enjoying.....Christel Kasselmann!!

Tex Gal · 08-26-2012, 04:41 PM

Got our tickets, and our hotel. Combining this with trip with seeing a nephew's family! It doesn't get much better than that!! Can't wait!!

Seattle_Aquarist · 08-26-2012, 05:26 PM

Hi Tex Gal,

Looking forward to meeting you and Tex Guy; it should be a great evening!