Space Coast Aquarium Society
Educating • Sharing • Growing Together
Welcome to SCAS! Join our community of aquarium enthusiasts on Florida's Space Coast.
Join Our Club Today📅 Our Monthly Meetings
Every 4th Saturday of the Month
Scottsmoor Community Association
Meeting Hall
Doors open: 12:00 PM
Program starts: 1:00 PM
🎓 Our Mission
SCAS is dedicated to educating members and the public about the proper care of aquatic animals.
🤝 Community Benefits
Monthly expert presentations, fish and equipment auctions, tank tours, and beginner workshops.
🏆 Experience Levels
From first-time fish owners to master aquarists, everyone is welcome!
📍 Space Coast Area
Serving aquarium enthusiasts throughout Brevard County and surrounding areas.
Our Story
It All Started with a Pleco Problem
Bristlenose plecos are to blame for the founding of Space Coast Aquarium Society. Hundreds of them. What do you do when your carefully planned aquarium becomes a bristlenose nursery that's gotten completely out of hand? Like most aquarium stories, it started with "just a few plecos" and escalated into "we need to find homes for ALL of these fish."
Sound familiar? We thought so.
From Facebook Swaps to Real People
In June 2020, the Facebook group "North Brevard Aquarium Keepers Group" was born out of necessity. The local aquarium community needed a way to swap fish, trade plants, and solve problems like "help, my tank is now 90% bristlenose plecos." For about two years, the group thrived in the digital realm - trades were made, friendships formed, and the community grew.
But you know what's better than messaging someone about fish? Actually talking to them about fish. Face to face. With actual fish to point at.
The Inaugural Chaos
The call grew stronger to do something more ambitious than Facebook swaps. That something became the Space Coast Aquarium Society's inaugural event at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church on May 7, 2022. Was it chaotic? Absolutely. Was it successful? Also absolutely. Were lessons learned? So many lessons.
What started as one family's pleco predicament had become everyone's solution.
Making It Official (Sort Of)
The club became "official" pretty quickly after that first event, earning bonafide 501(c)(3) status faster than most plecos can reproduce (which, as any aquarium keeper knows, is pretty fast). Since June 2022, SCAS has called the Scottsmoor Community Center home, and the group continues to grow and evolve as new members join and share their own aquarium adventures, mishaps, and triumphs.
Today
What began as a pleco problem has become a thriving community where beginners get mentorship, experts share hard-won wisdom, and everyone gets to see really cool fish. We're still a bit chaotic, but in the best possible way.
And yes, we still help people with pleco problems.
P.S. - If you're currently dealing with an unexpected fish population explosion, you've come to the right place.
Join Our CommunitySCAS Bylaws
📋 Complete Bylaws Document
Updated Draft - January 2025
View our complete by-laws including membership categories, meeting procedures, board structure, and organizational policies.
📞 Questions About Governance?
If you have questions about our bylaws or club governance, feel free to reach out.
Contact UsMonthly Auction Rules
🔨 Auction Information
Complete auction rules and participation guidelines will be posted here soon. Our monthly auctions are a great way to find new fish and find homes for your extras!
Ask About AuctionsMember Gallery
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Tropical Splash 2026
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Deadline: January 12, 2026 (for t-shirt inclusion)
Join us in supporting Florida's premier aquatic event! Your sponsorship helps make the 2026 Tropical Splash a success while showcasing your business to hundreds of passionate aquarium enthusiasts.
Space Coast Aquarium Society is a 501(c)(3) educational organization dedicated to promoting responsible aquarium keeping and conservation education.
Goldfish In-Room Vendor Sponsor
Limited to 4 vendor spots inside the auction room
- ✓ One vendor table with premium placement
- ✓ Vendors may sell items at their tables (excluding live fish/plants)
- ✓ Name printed on official event t-shirt
- ✓ Logo printed on event banner
- ✓ Recognition on SCAS social media
- ✓ Option for promotional items in giveaway bags
- ✓ Receives 10 bump bags (priority auction bags)
Silver Molly Tee-Shirt/Banner Sponsor
$100 Cash OR $200 Retail-Value Merchandise
- ✓ Name printed on official event t-shirt
- ✓ Logo printed on event banner
- ✓ Recognition on SCAS social media
- ✓ Merchandise donations subject to SCAS approval
- ✓ Donated items for raffles, door prizes, or giveaways
- ✓ Receives 5 bump bags (priority auction bags)
Bronze Corydoras Banner Sponsor
$50 Cash OR $100 Retail-Value Merchandise
- ✓ Logo displayed on event banner
- ✓ Recognition on SCAS social media
- ✓ Merchandise donations subject to SCAS approval
- ✓ Receives 3 bump bags (priority auction bags)
Mouthbrooder Giveaway Bag Sponsor
Recognition as the official sponsor for attendee giveaway bags
- ✓ Sponsor provides branded reusable bags (subject to approval)
- ✓ Includes all Silver Molly Tee-Shirt Sponsor benefits
- ✓ Receives 5 bump bags (priority auction bags)
Consigned Auction Fish & Plant Participation
Vendors or breeders may provide fish and/or live aquatic plants for SCAS to sell on their behalf through the auction. This option is intended for businesses or breeders who are unable to attend in person and are not sponsoring the event.
Auction Terms:
- • $1 per bag auction fee
- • 75% to consignor / 25% to SCAS revenue split
- • Subject to approval for health, legality, and suitability
- • Fish pickup: January 23, 2026 (must coordinate in advance)
Important Information
Sponsorship Confirmation
Sponsorships are confirmed upon receipt of payment or approved merchandise donation. Sponsorships received after January 12, 2026 will be accepted, but inclusion on event t-shirts is not guaranteed.
Merchandise Donations
Retail-value merchandise donations must be mutually agreed upon with SCAS prior to acceptance (deadline 1/20/26). Retail value refers to the standard price a customer would pay for the donated items. All merchandise must be new, unused, and in good condition.
Bump Bags
Bump bags allow sponsors to have their selected bags moved to the front of the auction queue. Bump bags are provided as a sponsor benefit and must be claimed at check-in.
Event T-Shirts
Event t-shirts will be available for purchase. T-shirts are not included as part of any sponsorship level.
Questions About Sponsorship?
We'd love to discuss how sponsorship can benefit your business and support our aquarium community!
Contact Us About SponsoringContact Us
📧 Get in Touch
Email: socials@spacecoastas.org
We typically respond within 24 hours
📍 Meeting Location
Scottsmoor Community Association
Meeting Hall
Every 4th Saturday
Doors: 12:00 PM, Program: 1:00 PM
🌐 Online Community
Website: www.spacecoastas.org
Facebook Group: Space Coast Aquarium Society
Instagram: @spacecoastas
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