February 8 CCA Meeting - The Mad Aquarist - Talk by Chris Biggs!

Join us on February 8 for a talk with CHRIS BIGGS! Chris will be sharing an introspective look at his fish journey and all his adventures in the hobby and things he's done over the years. The presentation is relevant to fish hobbyists and those who support those hobbyists alike so be sure to bring the whole family!

Here are the details:

PLEASE NOTE: We are starting the meeting promptly at 1:00 and skipping the 30-minute socializing.

Please be sure to come early!

Feb 8 @ JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL:

1901 Randolph Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902

• Meeting from 1:00-4:30 PM
• START TIME with brief announcements: 1:00-1:15 PM
• Speaker at 1:15-2:15 PM
• Break at 2:15-2:30 PM
• Auction at 2:30

Topic: The Mad Aquarist

Speaker: Chris Biggs

Hailing from the barren Tundra of the frozen North that is Rural, Manitoba, Canada: Chris Biggs is a devoted father of four incredible daughters, and court Jester to his lovely and tolerant Queen, Dayna. A life-long Aquarist, his father thrust him into the hobby at a very young age with a small tank they kept in their family den and Chris has never looked back. He is a founding member of the Aquarium Society of Winnipeg, the Canadian Cichlid Association, the Dead Fish Order and a long standing board member of the American Cichlid Association.

He achieved in short order the level of Grand Master for both fish breeding and horticulture. He is a classically trained Botanist, armchair Ichthyologist, passionate naturalist. Master of much, Chris is well known for his colorful tattoos, outspoken mouth, and well-received knowledge on most things aquatic and more. Eager to share and educate, he is a welcome presence nationally and internationally as an educational speaker.

Chris has traveled extensively, collecting, studying, and admiring fishes, plants, invertebrates and reptiles in their natural habitats, as well as attending workshops and conventions. He has taken his vast knowledge and experience and applied it to building many dedicated and specialized fish rooms, often referred to as his Lab. They have included such fully automated water maintenance systems, pressure chambers, microscopes and dissection tables including his last fish room which held over 3800 gallons. His frank bravado and charm, as well as his experience make him a much sought after judge, speaker and auctioneer at events everywhere.