April 8th at 2pm
Kennedy High School
Silver Spring Maryland
Meeting at 2pm, Doors open at 1
Joseph Chiappetta
Keeping and Breeding Sub-Tropical Geophagus and GymnoGeophagus
Mr. Chiappetta has a Bachelor's degree from Allegheny College in Biology and Environmental Science and Master’s Degree from Florida Institute of Technology. He has been in the hobby for over 20 years, keeping mostly Cichlids (New and Old World), Catfish, US native fish and predatory tetras. Mr. Chiappetta has been breeding fish for over 15 years including cichlids, plecos, Corydoras, guppies, livebearers, killifish, tetras and US native fish. At the height of his multi-Tank Syndrome he had over 100 tanks for a total of over 5,000 gallons; he is now keeping around 2,000 gallons of aquariums. He is a member of the North Jersey Aquarium Society, Jersey Shore Aquarium Society, American Cichlid Association and is active on various internet forums.
Mr. Chiappetta has collected fish in 22 states and seven countries for professional, academic and hobbyist purposes.
Kennedy High School
Silver Spring Maryland
Meeting at 2pm, Doors open at 1
Joseph Chiappetta
Keeping and Breeding Sub-Tropical Geophagus and GymnoGeophagus
Mr. Chiappetta has a Bachelor's degree from Allegheny College in Biology and Environmental Science and Master’s Degree from Florida Institute of Technology. He has been in the hobby for over 20 years, keeping mostly Cichlids (New and Old World), Catfish, US native fish and predatory tetras. Mr. Chiappetta has been breeding fish for over 15 years including cichlids, plecos, Corydoras, guppies, livebearers, killifish, tetras and US native fish. At the height of his multi-Tank Syndrome he had over 100 tanks for a total of over 5,000 gallons; he is now keeping around 2,000 gallons of aquariums. He is a member of the North Jersey Aquarium Society, Jersey Shore Aquarium Society, American Cichlid Association and is active on various internet forums.
Mr. Chiappetta has collected fish in 22 states and seven countries for professional, academic and hobbyist purposes.