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Posted on Fri, 31 Jan 2025 by Erik

February 8: Thomas Lai-Fook

Saturday, February 8th, 1:00 PM (noon Social/Setup)
Thomas Lai-Fook: “My history in the Aquarium Hobby – The Shoreline Aquatics Story”
SPU, Otto Miller Hall Room 109

Thomas Lai-Fook joined GSAS last year, but has been in the hobby since the age of six, spending his youth in water, ponds and creeks. For several years he has been specializing in Altum angelfish (Pterophyllum altum). Between their decreasing habitat, import mortality, and the problems of keeping wild-caught Altums, Thomas is now making a push to produce Altum angelfishes spawned from wild stock, a very difficult feat. His goal is to preserve these fishes in our hobby as they would appear in the wild, including preserving the variations found in different collection points.

Thomas formed Shoreline Aquatics in 2017; it is a family business that strives to produce high quality fish in small quantities. In addition to the aforementioned Altums, he also breeds short-fin snow white Ancistrus plecos, Ivanacara bimaculata, and various Apistogramma. He is now trying his hand at some black catfishes, and cherry shrimp he uses as feed.

After the main presentation, stay for the Monthly Auction (sellers, pre-register your stuff here).

Posted on Thu, 19 Dec 2024 (updated Tue, 28 Jan) by Erik

Spring 2025 Line-up

The Greater Seattle Aquarium Society Spring Schedule is out now! All events are Saturday at 1 PM at usual SPU location, except as noted!

Posted on Mon, 11 Nov 2024 by Erik

Plant and Fish Auction: Thank You!

Thanks to all who attended our record-breaking plant and fish auction this month, from the bidders and sellers, to the auctioneers, recorders, check-in table, runners and all the other volunteers. We hope everyone came home with something interesting for their aquariums. And a special thanks to the generous donations from Florida Aquatic Nurseries, and our sponsor stores Aquarium Zen, Aquarium Co-Op and The Arium Store!

Posted on Sat, 15 Jun 2024 by Erik

Auction 2024: Thank You!

A belated thank you to everyone who came out in force to our record-breaking general auction this year, especially to all our volunteers who worked tirelessly the whole day. And a special thanks to the sponsor stores and national companies.

Our big auctions still remain the primary source of income from the club, and their success means we can pay our rent and Internet video storage bills, bring in top quality speakers, and have nice prizes in our contests throughout the year. Thanks again!