Benefits of North Jersey Aquarium Society Membership

1. NJAS has been around for over fifty years, so we have a lot of experience in running a top-notch organization.
   
2. In addition to the many new hobbyists who join the club, the NJAS membership list includes:
   
   

   Several renowned hobbyists who have written books and/or articles

   Several much-sought after speakers at hobby-related conventions

   Many expert breeders

   Seasoned hobbyists – some with over sixty years of experience in keeping fish

   
   
3. Since NJAS is an all-species tropical fish society, our monthly speaker programs are on a variety of fish, for all levels of experience.
   
4. Breeders Award Program (BAP) for fish breeders.
   
5. Growers Award Program (GAP) for plant growers.
   
6. Monthly publication (The Reporter), with hobby-related articles, and upcoming tropical fish news and events.
   
7. Since NJAS is a member of the Northeast Council of Aquarium Societies, you have immediate access to twenty other societies in the northeast, receive a discount to the NEC convention, and can participate in their program (BPP; articles competition; photo competition; exhibitor competition; show competition).
   
8. The opportunity to purchase rare species of fish and plants that cannot be found elsewhere, at our monthly meeting auctions.
   
9. Because NJAS has a relationship with many of the local pet shops – members are given a 10% or 15% discount when shopping at those stores.
   
10. You get a pair of free fish when you join NJAS.
    
    As a hobbyist - there is a wealth of experience you can take advantage of just by attending meetings and speaking to our members. As a person – you get to meet some of the friendliest and fun loving people around. Some great friendships have developed over the years, and in some cases, with people from all over the world.