Kirsten Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 So, now that I've fallen super hard for this hobby, I would love to get more involved, swap fish and plants with others, learn more about breeding programs. I have some local groups, but I think they're having trouble meeting thanks to COVID and they have super old websites that haven't been updated in a long time and don't seem to respond to emails. Any ideas about groups that are comfortable meeting online? Honestly, I just wish I had the same awesome group I've found here of open-minded and inclusive planted tank enthusiasts, but that we could swap floating plants and snails and livebearer fry mutts 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeg Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I feel the same way! Some of the old forums are sometimes a decade old and the community went inactive long ago. I don't know about groups meeting online, but after the pandemic there will probably be a lot of groups reforming. Now I don't know where you're looking for, but in the PNW there is the Greater Seattle Aquarium Society, and on aquarium co op's website they have other clubs listed ( https://www.aquariumcoop.com/apps/store-locator ) all over North America and Europe. Hope this helps. PS. I can relate to the mutts 😂😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, Keeg said: I feel the same way! Some of the old forums are sometimes a decade old and the community went inactive long ago. That'll be us and this forum one day 🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeg Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, James Black said: That'll be us and this forum one day 🤣 🤣 might as well get the most use out of it then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Most clubs are doing online activities instead of in person meetings now. I am a member of three clubs and all have done several online things. There are also several larger clubs that have advertised on Facebook and had online webinars and programs that anyone can join in on. I have been on for a talk that @Dean’s Fishroom did with one of the Chicago clubs, and have taken part in programs with several other well known fish keepers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsten Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, Andy's Fish Den said: Most clubs are doing online activities instead of in person meetings now. I am a member of three clubs and all have done several online things. There are also several larger clubs that have advertised on Facebook and had online webinars and programs that anyone can join in on. I have been on for a talk that @Dean’s Fishroom did with one of the Chicago clubs, and have taken part in programs with several other well known fish keepers. That's awesome! I'll keep an eye out for the larger clubs. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric R Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 There's the New England Council of Aquarium Societies: https://www.northeastcouncil.org/ Our local club, the Tropical Fish Club of Burlington, is a member. We've been doing monthly online meetings with presentations from either local club members or guest speakers, we had Scott Feldman from Tannin Aquatics this month. We did an auction in October, and met in a parking lot (with masks) to exchange fish/items. We're doing an online auction with PVAS, the Pioneer Valley Aquarium Society, in the beginning of March. One of our members is going to drive down to exchange fish and plants and then drive back. Your profile says you're in Western Mass, PVAS is based out of Springfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsten Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Awesome! Thanks so much! I've been trying to find out if the PVAS is still running, when the next auction would be, but wasn't getting a response. This is great news. Definitely going to check out the auction in March! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 @ererer, are you in Vermont? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric R Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 19 hours ago, Streetwise said: @ererer, are you in Vermont? Yes, Jericho. You're in Vermont as well, yes? I saw you mention it in a post on plantedtank I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 @ererer, I'm in Waterbury. I think there are about a half dozen of us on the forum from Vermont. I'll have to look into that fish club. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 In its own way, this forum is an online fish club. You are an honorary 'nerm' now.🙂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsten Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 35 minutes ago, Daniel said: In its own way, this forum is an online fish club. You are an honorary 'nerm' now.🙂 I'm out of reactions for the day, so, ❤️ Thanks for the warm welcome and all the great help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 9:21 AM, Andy's Fish Den said: Most clubs are doing online activities instead of in person meetings now. I am a member of three clubs and all have done several online things. There are also several larger clubs that have advertised on Facebook and had online webinars and programs that anyone can join in on. I have been on for a talk that @Dean’s Fishroom did with one of the Chicago clubs, and have taken part in programs with several other well known fish keepers. I joined the Potomac Valley AS in January and got to see @Dean’s Fishroomat the virtual meeting in February. They're having a tailgate sale in a church parking lot in April, with appropriate social distancing and masks. I can't wait!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Quote In its own way, this forum is an online fish club. You are an honorary 'nerm' now.🙂 This!! I would love to have the ability to exchange plants/fish/inverts with you all. I totally understand why it’s against the rules, plus the shipping would be a huge pain. (Unless you have a fish portal connection like @Brandy and I do.) Not advocating for a change, just dreaming. With our powers combined, we would be the best fish club EVER! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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