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Collecting Trip

Date: September 8

We are currently organizing a collecting trip with Kevin Wilson on Kent Island and along the Eastern Bay. The plan is to meet in Annapolis at 10am. We are expecting to visit multiple sites. We will also have lunch and dinner!

If you're interested in joining us, please sign up here: https://www.capitalcichlids.org/forums/threads/collecting-trip-sept-8.45970/

More details will be posted to that page soon.

David Snell Speaker

Date: September 14

  • Location: JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL: 1901 Randolph Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902
  • Meeting room opens: 12:30 pm (Meeting to start at 1:00 pm)
  • Meeting from: 1:00-4:30 pm
  • Set up: 12:30-1:00 pm
  • Meeting start: socializing 1:00-1:30 pm
  • Speaker begins: 1:30 pm
  • Auction begins: 2:35 pm
  • Meeting ends: promptly at 4:30 pm

Speaker Bio:

David Snell has been a tropical fish hobbyist since 1993. Since then he has spawned and raised numerous killifish, as well as tetras, corydoras, a few cichlids and the occasional Loricariid (L-333).

He has been active in the tropical fish hobby in the Washington DC area serving in former PVAS positions to include: Treasurer & Board Member, 3 terms as President, and 1 term as VP. He's currently serving on the BOD as the club's registered agent. He's also been an avid auctioneer since the 90s.

In addition to PVAS, he is a member of the American Killifish Association (AKA) since 1996, lifetime AKA member since 2006, as well as a member of the Mid Atlantic Killifish Organization.

David is an avid photographer. He has had articles and photographs published in FAMA, Tropical Fish Hobbyist, Journal of the American Killifish Association, ACA's Buntbarshe Bulletin, and NANFA's American Currents.

He has collected fishes in Venezuela in 2002, Peru in 2007, 2013, 2017, and most recently in October 2023 collecting on the Rio Tapiche.

The presentation is a travelogue of pictures, short videos and drone images: Exploring the Rio Tapiche: Collecting, Community & Clinics (the trip that was not supposed to happen).

Recent Threads

Pelvicachromis kribensis Moliwe

I am looking to purchase a pair of Pelvicachromis kribensis Moliwe.

ISO: Geophagus sveni

I have a friend looking for these. If you have some you'd like to part with, let me know.

FS: 1 x TR Male L183 Starlight Bristlenose Pleco

I have a nice looking male L183 Starlight Bristlenose pleco looking for a new home. Asking $75 or trade. Located in Fairfax, VA

FS: Trio of L264 Sultan Pleco

I have a trio of L264 Sultan Plecos for sale. I have had these guys for almost two years now doing well and they are 5 inches plus. Located in Fairfax, VA Asking $180 for the group, can consider trades as well.

Star Sapphire (Placidochromis sp. "Phenochilus Tanzania") delivered to the CCA meeting on Sat 9/14/24

I have some beautiful Star Sapphire cichlids available, currently between 1.5 to 2 inches in size, , ready to bring to the meeting:. These fish are known for their stunning coloration and peaceful nature, making them a great addition to any cichlid tank.

Asking $15 each.

Here's a short video of the parents:

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