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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!

a close up of a fish in a tank
a close up of a fish in a tank

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

FEBRUARY 19 -

Christopher Rice - Beaver Dam Analogues

Missouri Department of Conservation ecologist Christopher Rice is coming to MASI to discuss the creation of Beaver Dam Analogues to support river fish, a project that MASI contributed to last year.

Bowl Show

A close up of a fish on a rock
A close up of a fish on a rock

Grumpy Fish

Send us your grumpiest-looking fish picture and win a potential prize. Videos should be 10-20 seconds.
Mail to: bowlshow@missouriaquariumsociety.com

Next Special Event

Winter Swap

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026

Thousands of fish. Plants. Tanks. Miscellaneous Supplies. What could this mean? Time for the MASI Auction. Bring your friends, and your wallet, and get ready to have fun and bid big.

Questions?
auction@missouriaquariumsociety.com

a bunch of fish in plastic bags hanging on a wall
a bunch of fish in plastic bags hanging on a wall

Doors open @ 11

All Events Hosted at Jost Chemical Company

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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