The members of Michiana Aquarium Society a share a common interest--things aquatic--freshwater and marine aquarium fish, plants and other aquatic organisms, as well as ponds. Members are of all levels of expertise, from beginner to advanced breeder, and of all ages.

General Meetings
Meetings are held at the Roseland Town Hall, 200 Independence Drive, Roseland, Indiana (Directions) on the third Sunday of most months. Each meeting provides either a speaker or program dealing with various aspects of the tropical fish hobby and is open to the general public without cost. Raffles, auctions of aquarium fish and supplies, and chit chat with fellow hobbyists are a few of the benefits of attending.

Newsletter
The Michiana Aquarium Society publishes a monthly newsletter The Michiana Tropical Times This is a collection of articles and news about club goings on. It is free to all paid members. All members are urged to write articles for our newsletter and submit them to the editor.

Library
Michiana Aquarium Society maintains a library of aquatic-oriented books, articles, and videos. These may be checked out by members free of charge at the monthly meetings, and returned the following month.

Breeder's Award Program (BAP)and Horticulturist Award Program (HAP).
These programs have been established to recognize the fish breeding and plant propagating accomplishments of Michiana Aquarium Society (MAS)members. Awards are presented at the clubs annual Christmas party for the top participants in various categories.

Events
Michiana Aquarium Society organizes several events throughout the year. In the spring, we have the Killie Karnival, a 2-day event for killiefish; and our 1-day "Buck-A-Bag" Auction. In the fall, MAS hosts Tropical Magic, a 2-day, all-species show and auction. The club also organizes other events for members, such as bus trips to out-of-area Fish Stores.

The club participates in various educational activities, including ScienceAlive! for young people at the public library, and a staffed information table at a local pet shop.