Any freshwater fish clubs in or near Jax??

[mollielover]

Hi I'm new to this site although not new to fishkeeping. I've been keeping fish on and off for over 30 years. I'm a moderator on another popular board out there but, I'm looking for some freshwater fish geek friends. My friends and family do not keep fish and they think I'm just a little strange for talking about mine. I think it is great that aquarium advice has a regional forum section! I've left more info about me and my tanks in the welcome wagon section of the board. I can't wait to meet locals and find out about clubs and activities in our area.

 

[Steve Hampton]

Hello Mollielover, sounds as though we might have a few things in common. I have been a fishkeeper for about 30 years and live in the Jacksonville Southside area. I'm not aware of any currently active clubs or societies. Are you primarily Freshwater, Saltwater, Reefer, or a combination. Personally I am most passionate about planted tanks...this is my website:

www.aquariaplants.com

Two people can start a club or society...it has to start somewhere.

 

[mollielover]

Hi Steve,
Yes I am primarily freshwater and planted tank. I live in OP. I'll have to check out your site. starting a salt water tank sounds so complicated although I'm told it's just as easy as freshwater. Also if I bring another tank into this house my husband is going to kill me. I currently have 5 tanks set up. I have had more but scaled back a little so that I could properly keep up with them.

Starting a club aor society sounds like a great idea. The info that I have found on the net is out dated and email addresses out of date.

**runs off to check out steves site**

 

[ikon]

hey !

Hi Steve,
Yes I am primarily freshwater and planted tank. I live in OP. I'll have to check out your site. starting a salt water tank sounds so complicated although I'm told it's just as easy as freshwater. Also if I bring another tank into this house my husband is going to kill me. I currently have 5 tanks set up. I have had more but scaled back a little so that I could properly keep up with them.

Starting a club aor society sounds like a great idea. The info that I have found on the net is out dated and email addresses out of date.

**runs off to check out steves site**

wow ya have 5 tanks in ur house ?????? i have a 20 gal ... i also have a 30 gal sitting in the garage not being used ... i WOULD use the 30 gal but not enuf room for it..

id like to find a club also .. i stay in riverside ....... i have a freshwater tank..

i have the following....

Nim ( if ya watch the show Surface ya will know why i named it Nim ) sucker fish

Brutus (black molly its HUGE and looks mean )
Ms . Molly (dalmation molly.. just had 6 babies a month ago)
Gay Brothers ( 2 male tequilia sunrise guppies )
Flamer (bright red black fins platy)
2 Lemon Tetras
5 zebras

tommorow im gonna take the zebras , mollies , and nim back ... nim is to big for the tank , ms molly keeps having babies , and brutus is to mean..

 

[fishonthebrain]

Hey,

I live in Jax near baymeadows and phillips. I have been keeping fish a awhile but recently got into Tanganyikans about 2 years ago. I am VERY interested in setting up a group to hang that may become a fish club.

I will throw my neck out and be one of the first 2 people to start it, I have no problems with that. Let's GO!!! I have been looking for a forum with a regonal feature this is great! I joined just for this feature but I'm sure I will find some other things on this site to get addicted to. 8)

If anybody is already getting together and would like some company let me know!

 

[MrFish]

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Doors Open at 9:00 AM

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