Monthly Meetings
Meetings feature a guest speaker followed by a Live Fish, Invertebrate, and Plant Auction, typically with selling prices lower than retail and offering many species not available at local fish stores.
When: Typically the 1st Saturday of each month at 3:00 pm
Where: Mountain Mike’s Pizza
2220 Gold Springs Ct, Gold River, CA 9567
While auctions are free to attend, only members can sell items in the regular auction. In addition, we host two mega auctions each year, where anyone is invited to sell, even if they are not members.
Upcoming events.
August Meeting - Greg Sage & Auction
Greg Sage is the founder of Select Aquatics, a well-respected breeder and expert in the aquarium community. Known for his deep knowledge of fish breeding, especially rare and exotic species, Greg shares his expertise through educational videos on topics like selective breeding, aquarium setup, and fish health.
September Meeting - Dean Tweeddale & Auction
Dean Tweeddale, also known as "Master Breeder Dean," is a highly respected fish breeder with over 50 years of experience. Specializing in species like angelfish, discus, and plecos, he is known for his innovative breeding techniques. Dean shares his expertise through social media and collaborations, helping both beginners and experts enhance their fishkeeping and breeding practices.
SAS Swap Meet
Join the Sacramento Aquarium Society for a special Swap Meet on Sunday, September 28, 2025! Buy, sell, and trade fish, plants, and aquarium gear in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Open to everyone with low-cost tables for sellers. Don’t miss this fun alternative to our regular October meeting!
October Meeting - Jebriel Houdroj & Auction
Join Jebriel Houdroj of The Wet Spot Tropical Fish as he explores sustainable cultivation of Bucephalandra and rheophytic plants. Learn how to grow, identify, and care for these endangered species while helping combat misinformation in the aquarium hobby.
November Meeting - SAS Mega Auction
Join us for the Sacramento Aquarium Society Mega Auction — now with costumes! No speaker, no silent auction — just a huge auction and a chance to show off your fishiest costume.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just coming to hang out, the SAS Mega Auction, we look forward to seeing.
December Meeting - Michael Köck & Auction
Join the Sacramento Aquarium Society’s next general meeting featuring a presentation by Michael Köck, founder of the Goodeid Working Group. Every meeting includes a guest speaker, live auction, raffle, and sales table with club merchandise and fish bagging supplies. Learn about global goodeid conservation from a leading expert in freshwater fish preservation.
July Meeting - Hector Ramirez Lara & Auction
Hector Ramirez Lara began his aquarium journey as a teenager, delivering fish and plants under the name The Biking Aquarist. Years later, after running a planted aquarium store through the challenges of the COVID shutdown, he developed a simplified, all-in-one fertilizer—born from years of diagnosing tanks and helping hobbyists troubleshoot common plant issues. His talk will explore that journey and the lessons learned along the way.
June General Meeting - Dr. Leandro Sousa & Auction
The Sacramento Aquarium Society is excited to host a presentation by Dr. Leandro Sousa at our next general meeting! Coming all the way from Brazil, we are excited for him to share a glimpse of his truly unique work environment - the Xingu River.
Fin-Dig 2025
FIN-DIG 2025, hosted by the Sacramento Aquarium Society, is a must-attend event for local aquarium hobbyists. The event features expert speakers, unique vendors, exciting auctions, and a chance to connect with the vibrant aquarium community. Whether you're passionate about fishkeeping, aquascaping, or simply enjoy the hobby, FIN-DIG 2025 offers something for everyone.
Visit fin-dig.com for more info!
Alex Rose & Auction - SAS General Meeting
The Sacramento Aquarium Society is excited to host a presentation by Alex Rose!
Alex Rose is the Science Editor for Ocean Geographic Magazine, and an Associate Editor for AMAZONAS and CORAL magazines. Alex is also a professional photographer, violinist, Explorers Club Fellow, PADI Divemaster, and lover of all things aquatic. She founded ocean conservation company, Blue Ring, at the beginning of 2017 in an effort to create a new method of ocean conservation accessible to and inclusive of everyone. Her driving goal is to find ways to protect our world's precious marine habitats through diving, writing, photography, education, and research.
Working as an environmental journalist presents many fascinating opportunities to combine biology, writing, and photography. Alex's talk will focus on some of these experiences. Topics she'll cover are what goes into crafting an article, a PNW snorkeling adventure, waterfall climbing gobies of Hawaii, and a look at some of the best reefs in the Indo-Pacific.