Hi! Welcome to Brooklyn Aquarium Society.
We are a friendly, family oriented, non-profit organization which welcomes hobbyists who want to learn more about aquaria keeping, and want to share their expertise with others. The Society is multi faceted, with interests; from marine fish and reef keeping to freshwater tropical fish and plants to goldfish and ponds. See ya around!
Tilipia Mariae
by joe.g on Apr.29, 2013, under Uncategorized
TILIPIA MARIAE This beautiful yellow and green cichlid from Africa would be a great addition to any aquarium. The Tilipia Mariae, also known as Tiger Tilipia and Tilipia Marie, is not your average African cichlid. It is not well known or a publicized aquarium fish and that is why it’s not easy to acquire, but [...]
Earn 50%* on donated livestock at June 14th, 2013 event.
by undisclosed on Apr.09, 2013, under Announcements
Leave a Comment more...Earn 50%* on donated livestock in March 2013
by undisclosed on Feb.20, 2013, under Announcements
We will once again be having a 50/50 split on donated livestock only (corals, fish and plants in good health) for members only. Members must sign in at the donation desk that they want 50% of whatever their livestock items are auctioned for (no reserves). The total of all donations must be greater than $5 [...]
Big Donation – Big Thanks To Brooklyn Zoo
by undisclosed on Feb.09, 2013, under Announcements
Thanks to The Brooklyn Zoo for their generous donation and their continued support to the Brooklyn Aquarium Society. Please visit their website at http://brooklynzooandaquarium.com/ Remember to show them your BAS membership card to both show your support and get additional discount. Once again, thank you!
February 8, 2013 Event CANCELLED!
by undisclosed on Feb.08, 2013, under Announcements, BAS Events
Dear members, It is with deep regret that we must cancel our February 8th ”Ponds; the easy way” by Kathy Cardineau event due to severe storm warning for our area. Please note that there will be NO meeting tonight. The next meeting is scheduled for March 8th, 2013 and will feature Kevin Kohen of LiveAquaria.com The [...]
November 9, 2012 Event CANCELLED.
by undisclosed on Nov.08, 2012, under Announcements
All, It is with sadness and regret that I must cancel the Brooklyn Aquarium Society meeting for this Friday November 9. Due to Hurricane Sandy the NY Aquarium will be closed until the Spring. The Education Hall is being used for volunteers working to repair the aquarium. Any person seeking to volunteer to work as [...]
President’s Message – September 2012
by undisclosed on Sep.21, 2012, under Uncategorized
Dear Aquarist, Welcome to the start of our new season. Our guest speaker was most probably the best fish breeder in the United States, if not the world. Mike Hellweg came in from St. Louis, Missouri to discuss his fish breeding contest with Ted Judy. Mike bred 169 species of fish in one year. The [...]
“Breeding Anabantoids” by Joe Graffagnino
by undisclosed on Sep.12, 2012, under Aquatica Articles, Freshwater Fish
Breeding Anabantoids with emphasis on Bettas Anabantoids are extremely interesting fish. Most anabantoids go through great lengths to prepare a nest site, attract a suitable mate and then place the fertilized eggs into the nest. After the fry hatch generally it is the father that cares for the fry and he chases mom away. As [...]
Request for donations – Please Read
by undisclosed on Sep.10, 2012, under Announcements
Dear members, Month after month, the Brooklyn Aquarium Society continues to bring you great speakers, auctions, aquarium books and supplies. We even maintain two publications to help everyone become better hobbyists. This is hard work that all of us chip in to make possible, but it costs time and money. The only way we can [...]
2012-2013 BAS Sponsor Calendar – Available For Download
by undisclosed on Sep.10, 2012, under Announcements, BAS Events
2012-2013 BAS Sponsor Calendar – For a list of our upcoming event please visit “Our Events” You can now download/view/print your own copy of Sponsor Calendar. See all area events happening each month at BAS and all sister societies around the tri-state area. Many thanks to our board member Gene Kogan for creating this nifty calendar. Enjoy, and let [...]
“Breeding Blue Angelfish” by Joe Graffagnino
by undisclosed on Jul.10, 2012, under Aquatica Articles, Freshwater Fish
Breeding Blue Angelfish At a Greater City Aquarium Society meeting last year, fellow member Jerry O’Farrell came up to me and asked, “Have you breed angelfish?” I said that I had, but it was over 25 years ago. He said. “Good, then it’s time you did them again,” and he thrust a bag of 8 [...]
Reef Swap; Sunday, May 20th at Pace University.
by undisclosed on May.16, 2012, under Announcements
If you are into saltwater fish and reefs this event is definitely for you. Entrance is $25 per person, children under 16 admitted FREE. . Every single attendee at the swap this Sunday will be receiving the following: Fluval Sea Salt – 10 gallons worth of salt Fish Pellet Samples Fluval ION Water Conditioners Live [...]
Earn 50%* on donated livestock in June 2012
by undisclosed on May.14, 2012, under Announcements
We will once again be having a 50/50 split on donated livestock only (corals, fish and plants in good health) for members only. Members must sign in at the donation desk that they want 50% of whatever their livestock items are auctioned for (no reserves). The total of all donations must be greater than $5 [...]
