The Northeast Council of Aquarium Societies is proud to announce our 2017 Annual Convention will return to the fabulous Sheraton Hartford South on MARCH 10-12.

"Going to the NEC" has been a tradition among hobbyists for over 40 years, making it the longest running, and one of the largest, all-species organized aquarium hobby events in the Western Hemisphere. (we must be doing something right!) Last year's "NEC" received much acclaim for its non-stop diversity of offerings and friendly atmosphere.

The 2017 Convention is OPEN TO ALL and will feature 3 days of: multiple speakers and programs, multiple shows/exhibitions, multiple auctions, multiple specialty club meetings, multiple fish/plant/dry good vendors, manufacturer booths, hospitality room, full-course chef-prepared buffet meals, raffles and freebies, amazingly modern and comfortable accommodations, and most of all, the chance to meet and greet friendly hobbyists from around the country (and from other countries!).

Stay tuned for more!  We will be posting updates on this site and our Facebook Event Page at facebook.com/events/227381200997505/#

Click here for 2017 NEC Poster.

LIAS Meetings are held at SUNY Stony Brook's Maritime Science area.  Room 120 in Endeavor Hall on the State University at Stony Brook Campus, Stony Brook, NY 11790

Directions:

West onto South Drive off of Nicolls Road (County Rd 97). At the light, make a right onto Marburger Drive and then make the next right (the street has no name but there are signs indicating that you are near the Marine Sciences buildings). Follow the road all the way to the back and you will see three buildings - Discovery, Challenger and Endeavour – the last one is Endeavour Hall.

For more information, see this map on the SUNY Stony Brook website.

General Information:

• Doors open @7:30 PM, meeting starts @8:00 PM (this may change in the future)
• Please park in parking lot stalls - not along curb.
• Meeting is in Room 120 in Endeavour Hall. (After you enter building, take hallway on the right. Room 120 is first room on the left)
• For more info, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Welcome Back to LIAS!
"My Adventures Keeping and Breeding L-Number Plecos and Other Fish That Suck"

Ruben Lugo has been keeping fish for more than 35 years.  For the last seven years, he has concentrated on Loricariids and other bottom dwellers. Loricariids are commonly known as plecos or suckermouth armoured catfishes ("fish that suck").  Because many of the species have not yet been given official scientific names, they often go by L-numbers.  Ruben has now bred 25 species of bottom dwellers and written articles on the subject for Tropical Fish Hobbyist.  He is currently in third place on Planet Catfish's breeder board and has 30 tanks ranging from 10 to 125 gallons dedicated to bottom dwelling species. 
 
Hearing Ruben tell us about his adventures with these unusual fish is a great way to get back into the swing of things at LIAS.  Be sure to join us.  Doors open at 7:30 and the meeting begins at 8:00.  As always, there will be raffles and a mini auction.  See below for meeting information.

To keep the momentum going, in October, we'll welcome Michael Marcotrigiano, a nationally ranked fancy guppy breeder, who will talk to us about how he raises champion guppies!

Please Note:   Our photography contest was cancelled due to a limited number of entries.

Getting to Know You

Click here to fill out our "Getting to Know You" form. You'll get free raffle tickets for our next club meeting raffle! And you'll help us all get to know each other better. Thanks!
 

Free Fish Food for Newcomers!

If you've ever thought about checking out the Long Island Aquarium Society, this meeting would be the time to do it.  All new visitors will receive a Welcome Gift of an 8 oz. package of premium fish food.

Bowl Show This Month!

Don't forget, odd months mean we have a bowl show. Be sure to bring your fish.