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Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 for a talk by our very own Josh Wiegert titled "Apistogramma Rama," awesome raffle items, a mini-auction, and socializing event after our meeting!

Here are the details:

Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL:

1901 Randolph Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902

• Room reserved from 12:30-4:00 PM
• 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Setup
• 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Socializing
• 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Talk by Josh Wiegert
• 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Break
• 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Auction and Raffles
• **Afterwards, Join us for an early meal and drinks with Josh**

Talk Title: Apistogramma Rama

Apistogramma Rama

Joshua Wiegert is a lifelong aquarist, writer, and professional aquarium system designer who has spent decades building, troubleshooting, and maintaining everything from planted tanks to complex reef systems. He’s a regular contributor and editor for Tropical Fish Hobbyist, known for cutting through hobby mythology and giving aquarists clear, field-tested guidance. His talks are fast, candid, and grounded in real-world experience -- the kind you only get from someone who keeps these systems running every day.

We have some great events already lined up for the rest of 2026. We hope you can join us!

• April 18: Richmond Fish Store Hop <--Sign up link
• May 9: Kevin Wilson on Collecting Fossils locally
• May 16: Fossil Collecting Trip!
• June 13: Jen Williams Aquascaping Extraordinaire
• August 8: Annual Summer BBQ
• September 12: David Snell of PVAS on Photographing Aquarium Fish
• October 10, and November 14: TBD
• December 12: Annual Holiday Party
• Dates TBD Additional Store Hops and Fish Swaps