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Join us in preserving aquatic ecosystems and enhancing your aquarium hobby experience.

Welcome to

The Missouri Aquarium Society Inc, (MASI) is a nonprofit hobbyist organization focused on aquariums and aquaculture. We welcome anyone with an interest in aquatic life to come to our meetings or events as our guest. We would love to meet you. Our members include beginners and experts, children and adults, casual hobbyists and professional aquascapers, and all are welcome here!

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a pair of fish swimming in water

the Missouri Aquarium Society

Membership in MASI helps us bring expert speakers for our speaker series and streamed YouTube programming, funds Darter Magazine, one of the best aquarium magazines in the nation, and supports our efforts in the community and to support aquatic conservation around the world.

Coming up Next from MASI

Next General Meeting

AUGUST 21 -

TALKING TANKS

Uncommon Cichlids from Africa
with Michael Liu

Michael Liu, cichlid breeder, visits MASI to talk about breeding cichlids.

Bowl Show

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a fish that is swimming in some water

Interesting Algivores

Time to break out your algae eaters and periphyton grazers. Get ready, there WILL be a prize.
Mail to: bowlshow@missouriaquariumsociety.com

Next Special Event

Fall Swap

Saturday, Sep 13, 2025

Local Vendors and Private Sellers Invited.
Over 30 tables of fish, plants, and supplies

Questions?
swap@missouriaquariumsociety.com

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a bunch of fish in plastic bags hanging on a wall

Doors open @ 11

All Events Hosted at Jost Chemical Company

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three different types of fish on a white background

Contact Us Today

Reach out to Missouri Aquarium Society for inquiries about aquariums, fish, and our conservation efforts. We look forward to connecting with you!

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