Greater Seattle Aquarium Society

Saturday, January 10th 2026, 1:00 PM (noon Social/Setup)
Keith Fournier: “Ain't Nothin' Like Tanganyika”
SPU, Otto Miller Hall Room 109

We are delighted to have as our January speaker, Keith Fournier, a molecular geneticist who has been keeping fish, mostly cichlids, for over 60 years. Keith is especially interested in the diversity of rift lake cichlids of Lake Tanganyika. You might remember Keith's award-winning Poulsbo home in recent GSAS 2025 home show, where he showed off his dozen tanks, most over 100 gallons, full of Tropheus and other Tanganyika cichlids.

For our January meeting, Keith will, of course, be speaking on the lake, and the amazing fish that inhabit it.

After the main presentation, stay for the Monthly Auction (sellers, pre-register your stuff here).

Thanks to all who attended our record-breaking plant and fish auction this month, from the bidders and sellers, to the auctioneers, recorders, check-in table, runners and all the other volunteers. We hope everyone came home with something interesting for their aquariums. And a special thanks to the generous donation from Florida Aquatic Nurseries!

The back half of the season is going to be amazing -- just look at what's in store:

• January 10 - Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids with Keith Fournier
• February 14 - Livebearers with Greg Sage of Select Aquatics
• March 14 - Home Show Presentation & Awards
• April 11 - Our Huge General Auction
• May 8 & 9 - Aquascaping Workshop and Brazilian Biotope with Tai Strietman of Biotopia
• June 13 - Puffer Breeding and Keeping with Matt Proctor aka Mountaintop Puffer Keeper

All GSAS meetings and auctions are on Saturday now. For questions on speakers or events, e-mail us at info@gsas.org

• Tour February 7-8 2026.
• Space is limited, so register now!
• E-mail us at homeshow@gsas.org with questions

What to expect

• Just 45 - 60 mins of your time (time + day finalized prior to our visit) 🔥
• A crew of three judges, a videographer, chair and photographer will drive to your home in a van. 🚐
• Cheat sheet and frequent tips to make your creations shine will be provided 🍸
• Bribing the crew with food, plants and fish is optional and in no way influences our decision. 😋
• cool gift cards to local fish stores if you win~ 🐟
• Still confused? look at some previous years' home shows!

A big thank you to everyone who came out in force to our record-breaking general auction this year, especially to all our volunteers who worked tirelessly the whole day. And a special thanks to the sponsor stores and national companies.

Our big auctions still remain the primary source of income from the club, and their success means we can pay our rent and Internet video storage bills, bring in top quality speakers, and have nice prizes in our contests throughout the year. Thanks again!