A friend of mine brought to my attention that AWLA is seeking a home to adopt 2 large angelfish (which come with their 75 gallon tank). It seems they are looking for someone ASAP because they do not have the room or expertise in the shelter to take the tank and care for the fish. They are hoping to find someone to take them directly from the owner before they come into the building. It’s unclear whether there is an adoption fee. If interested you can email aschindler@awla.org https://www.instagram.com/p/C4-zt8ZMgPB/?igsh=MnF3aDJteG9zNzZo

PVAS (mainly valued long time members Frank Cowherd and current treasurer Michael Barber) previously assisted Hearst Elementary School in D.C. in restoring an antique aquarium. Recently the school was remodeled requiring the tank to be moved. Since then the tank has begun leaking. The school is requesting assistance from the club again in repairing the tank. Anyone interested in assisting with the possible needed repairs for this well loved aquarium can reply to this post or reach out to any board members for more information.

Get ready for our most social event of the year, our only meeting dedicated to socializing, good food, and of course, fish. There will be no presentation. We will have a raffle and mini-auction as usual. The club will provide turkey, ham, water, and soft drinks. Each club member is expected to bring an item. Homemade is always best if you have time. Sign up below so others can plan what to bring. We need side dishes and desserts.

I have available a free 20 gallon high with a painted blue background. The tank is a little dusty but has never been used. Pickup is in Alexandria, VA or I can bring it to the next PVAS meeting.

I have a 29 gallon tank available that I would like to move out as soon as possible. It has a painted black background and is available for pick up in Alexandria. It needs to be cleaned but I am going to attempt to clean it up as much as possible today. I am also willing to bring it to the November meeting. Thanks, Raychel

I have the following available for sale: 30 Gallon Long w/ a painted blue background-Sold 30 Gallon Long lid - $15 (new) Vintage 30 gallon long double iron stand - Sold Fluval Aquasky 3.0 36" (used a handful of times) - $40 5 gallon new seapora tank - $10 Free 29 gallon-used needs a good clean

Hello All, The group buy for November will be from Tannin Aquatics which sells a variety botanicals and hardscape items. They sell seeds, pods, and leaves which are perfect for blackwater biotopes and also benefical for bettas and shrimp tanks! Please remember the group buy is for PVAS members only. If you are not yet a member and would like to become one you may do so here: https://www.pvas.com/join For more information about what is available from Tannin Aquatics please visit the company's website here: https://tanninaquatics.com The cutoff date for this group order will be 10/20/19 at 5 pm. Orders or questions pertaining to this order may be placed in this thread or you may contact me via email at redupright@gmail.com Thanks,

Hello All, The group buy for September will be from Swiss Tropicals which sells a variety of poret foam filters and matten filters, as well as fish food and other dry goods. Please remember the group buy is for PVAS members only. If you are not yet a member and would like to become one you may do so here: https://www.pvas.com/join For more information about what is available from Swiss Tropicals please visit the company's website here: http://www.swisstropicals.com/ The cutoff date for this group order will be 8/23/19 at 5 pm. Orders or questions pertaining to this order may be placed in this thread or you may contact me via email at redupright@gmail.com Thanks, Raychel

Hello All, The group buy for June will be from Swiss Tropicals which sells a variety of poret foam filters and matten filters, as well as fish food and other dry goods. Please remember the group buy is for PVAS members only. If you are not yet a member and would like to become one you may do so here: https://www.pvas.com/join For more information about what is available from Swiss Tropicals please visit the company's website here: http://www.swisstropicals.com/ ****Swiss Tropicals will not be shipping between 5/23/19 and 5/28/19. As a result the Swiss Tropicals Group buy will be postponed, most likely this Group Buy will now be for September. I will update with the new cutoff date information as soon as it is available. **** Orders or questions pertaining to this order may be placed in this thread or you may contact me via email at redupright@gmail.com Thanks, Raychel

Please create a forum post with the following information: Name Scientific Name of Fish* (Genus and species) Hobby Name of Fish Method of Reproduction (Egg Scatterer/Livebearer/Mouth Brooder/Mop Spawner/Nest Builder/Pelvic Brooder/Substrate Spawner) Number and Gender Distribution of Parents (Pair/Trio (1 male and 2 females)/Reverse Trio (1 female and 2 males)/Group) Origin of Parents (Wild Caught/Tank Raised/Mixed) Approximate number of eggs or fry* Date of Hatch or Birth* (MM/DD/YYYY) Date of Free Swimming If Hatched (MM/DD/YYYY) Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days* Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days Aquarium Conditions: pH (0 to 14) General Hardness (ppm) Average Temperature (F) Salinity (if brackish or marine) Average Nitrate (ppm) Aquarium Size (L X W X H and Gallons) Water Source Water Changes (how much and how often) Filtration System(s) Additives (Salt, iron, etc.) Décor (Please include all that apply): Live Plants Plastic Plants Wood Leaves Caves or Similar Hiding Places Spawning mop Substrate (Gravel/Pea size gravel/Sand/None/Other; Please Specify) Lighting Type and Timing Food Fed to Parents and How Often* Food Fed to Fry and How Often* Photographs Comments and Additional Information

The Breeders Award Program (BAP) is open to all members in good standing. Participants whose membership lapses will be ineligible but shall have their points reinstated upon renewing their membership. The purposes of the Potomac Valley Aquarium Society (PVAS) Breeders Award Program (BAP) are: 1. To promote the keeping and breeding of fishes and other aquatic organisms. 2. To recognize outstanding achievements in breeding, rearing, and sharing of fishes and other aquatic organisms. 3. To encourage research into the spawning and rearing of the more difficult species and share successful spawning techniques. 4. To encourage members to maintain, reproduce, and disseminate at-risk species when compatible with local, national, and international laws and species protections. The full list of Rules for the BAP may be found here: https://www.pvas.com/breeders-award-program Please follow the steps below to report your spawn: 1. Spawn your fish. 2. Start your Spawning Report Form. Also, list any factors or special circumstances the BAP should consider for new species or varieties, for lowering the number of fry required, or for changing point values. 3. Report your spawn within 10 days of free swimming. Do this even if you don’t see 10 fry – they can surprise you. 4. Grow out your fry for 30 days. 5. Either bring the required number of fry to the next meeting or arrange to have them verified in person. 6. Submit your completed Spawning Report Form and any proposals for changes or special considerations to the BAP Chairman. 7. Get a reply from the BAP Chairman within 30 days of submission that your points have been awarded. Please submit your Spawning Report by making a forum post. Details for what must be included in a spawning report may be found here: https://www.pvas.com/forum/breeder-s-award-program/spawning-report-form

Hello All, As announced at the February meeting the group buy for March will be from *Live Aquaria (Doctor Fosters and Smith no longer exists) for frozen food. This is a great opportunity to stock up your freezer! Please remember the group buy is for PVAS members only. If you are not yet a member and would like to become one you may do so here: https://www.pvas.com/join For more information about what frozen foods are available please visit the company's website here: https://www.liveaquaria.com The cutoff date for this group order will be 2/26/19 at 5 pm. Orders or questions pertaining to this order may be placed in this thread or you may contact me via email at redupright@gmail.com Thanks, Raychel

Hello all, We will doing a joint group buy to purchase rock in bulk with GWAPA. This will be for black and grey seiryu stone. This is a good opportunity to pick up some hardscape for the Aquarium Beatiful Contest at the Big Fish Deal! We will need an estimated weight before we can get a final quote however the approximate prices would be $1.50 per pound for the grey stone and $2.15 for the black stone. The deadline for this group buy will be Thursday 1/17/18. You may place orders in this post or contact me directly at redupright@gmail.com. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. **Edit: CCA is also participating in this group buy. Prices include shipping costs. If you are interested in purchasing spiderwood at cost (The vendor offers spiderwood in bulk for $450 plus shipping for a box measuring 25" x 36" x 27", containing 70-90 pounds of wood per box.) Please let me know so we can consider placing an order for wood as well. Thanks, Raychel

Hello All, As announced at the January meeting one of the group buys for February will be from BucePlant which sells a variety of aquarium plants including bucephalandra. Please remember the group buy is for PVAS members only. If you are not yet a member and would like to become one you may do so here: https://www.pvas.com/join For more information about what plants are available please visit the company's website here: https://buceplant.com The cutoff date for this group order will be 1/28/19 at 5 pm. Orders or questions pertaining to this order may be placed in this thread or you may contact me via email at redupright@gmail.com Thanks, Raychel

Hello All, As announced at the January meeting one of the group buys for February will be from Planted Aquarium Fertilizer which sells aquarium fertilizers in bulk. Please remember the group buy is for PVAS members only. If you are not yet a member and would like to become one you may do so here: https://www.pvas.com/join For more information about what fertilizers are available please visit the company's website here: https://aquariumfertilizer.com The cutoff date for this group order will be 1/23/19 at 5 pm. Orders or questions pertaining to this order may be placed in this thread or you may contact me via email at redupright@gmail.com Thanks, Raychel

Hello All, As announced at the January meeting one of the group buys for February will be from Planted Aquarium Fertilizer which sells aquarium fertilizers in bulk. Please remember the group buy is for PVAS members only. If you are not yet a member and would like to become one you may do so here: https://www.pvas.com/join For more information about what fertilizers are available please visit the company's website here: https://aquariumfertilizer.com The cutoff date for this group order will be 1/23/19 at 5 pm. Orders or questions pertaining to this order may be placed in the thread in the group buy section or you may contact me via email at redupright@gmail.com Thanks, Raychel