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UPCOMING EVENT:

September 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Moving a Tank

by Marc Levenson

At The New York Aquariumt

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About the Brooklyn Aquarium Society

The Brooklyn Aquarium Society was formed in 1911 to support, educate and bring hobbyists together from all walks of life. We meet at New York Aquarium’s Education Hall on the 2nd Friday of every month except July and August. The club hosts speakers from around the world who cover all aspects of aquarium husbandry in both saltwater and freshwater. We host a monthly live auction, raffle drawings and sales tables.

For more information on upcoming events please select the “EVENTS” link from the home page.

We hope to see you at the next meeting.

AQUATICNews – Winter / Spring 2025 Issue

50/50 Auction Split Every April & November

Do note that we offer a 50/50 split on items livestock items (fish, plants, corals, inverts, etc.) donated to our auctions.

We thank you for your donations and support throughout the years.

New Members – Welcome Aboard

Jeremy Thorp

Renewing Members – Welcome Back

Wren Hanks, Philip Weissman,

PRIOR EVENT DONORS

All-In-One Pets, Absolutely Fish, Monster Aquarium, Pop Corals.

Bill Amely, Al Turco, Alexis Santiago, Jason Kerner, Tomasz Lis, Ng Kam HO, James Steko, Liz Puello, Dan Puleo, Don Lang, Michael Gillespie, Brando Brigas, John Allen, James Longo, Scott Peters, Brain Marino, Victoria Silverstein, Katherine Hernandez, Daniel Vargas, Alexandr  Vinninsky,  Nic Decillis

TIP OF THE SEASON

During the winter, the heating of your home will evaporate water in your tanks faster then in the summer. Keep an eye on the water level in your tanks; to make sure they’re at the proper level. This is particularly important with marine setups. Water evaporates but the salt does not, driving up the salinity of the
water.

Freshwater tanks should be kept at a consistent level to make sure the filter system works properly and heaters are not exposed to air. If there is insufficient water level the will stop and possibly break and the heater coil, if exposed, could crack the glass. This could be dangerous to both you and your fish.

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