Over a dozen people showed up at the May GWAPA meeting. After enjoying some pizza and drinks, we watched Freshwater Illustrated’s new film, Hidden Rivers. This feature film explored the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film followed the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region, and revealed both the beauty and vulnerability of these ecosystems.

Over twenty people turned up to the April GWAPA meeting. Before the presentation began, the president talked about having possible group buys for wood and plants. GWAPA also is offering a liquid fertilizer mix to members now.

March’s meeting was hosted by engineer John at his fabulous home in Reston. Congratulations to Luis and Damien who won the raffle! After a pizza lunch 25 lucky attendees heard a talk from Jacob Waters, an expert in breeding ornamental shrimp for the aquarium hobby. He gave us complete step-by-step instructions on how to set-up and run a successful shrimp tank. In addition to the beginner talk he gave he also went in-depth on shrimp genetics and the process used for developing lines. Jacob actually brought 2 of his own lines with him and we were fortunate enough to have in the club auction.  Other unique auction items were crystal red caridina for those inspired by the talk and some microsorum Black Forest, a rare and expensive species online but was available for less in our auction. We hope to see everyone at the April meeting. Click “more” to see some photos