The Raleigh Aquarium Society (RAS) was founded in 1981 to "encourage and enhance the education, knowledge, and enjoyment of Society members at all levels of experience about the many aspects of the home aquatics hobby". We welcome participants at all levels of experience (including none - we all started that way!)

Upcoming Events

• Thursday April 3 @ 7:30PM @ Vet School. Program: Ben Van Dinther will speak on Attainable Killifish.

  Ben VanDinther is the owner of the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery and host of the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast, which just celebrated its 200th episode. He started keeping fish when he was 8. It was not until he saw a picture of Psuedepiplatys annulatus, the Clown Killi, that the hobby became an obsession. Ben’s background in both Art and Biology set the foundation for who he is today. Ben believes aquariums are the perfect blend of art and science. The Water Colors Aquarium Gallery’s main goal is to change the perception of aquariums. They are not just glass boxes in which to keep things alive but also living breathing works of art. He is a fellow of the Grand Valley Aquarium Club in Grand Rapids Michigan and holds top honors in the Horticulturist Award Program. Ben’s motto is “Keeping it real and keeping it fun.”

  Monthly auction as well. (Note: Exception to rule of Saturday meetings on odd numbered month.)

• 2025 Monthly meeting dates here. 5 of 12 meetings are on Saturday. Add to your calendar now!!!