The East Coast Aquarium Society consists of aquarists from across the Maritimes and beyond who are dedicated to furthering the aquarium hobby and promoting the practice of keeping tropical fish.Our goal of introducing local enthusiasts to a wider community to share knowledge, successes and failures as well as encourage growth is of benefit to us all. We invite you to share your stories, plant clippings and fry with other Members, as well as attending our monthly meetings, bi-annual auctions and yearly fish shows.

There are many benefits and privileges of joining the ECAS Membership. For instance, we offer our Members opportunities to buy livestock and dry goods though bulk orders; store discounts; field trips to collect driftwood and rocks; auctions and fish shows; and shopping nights at local fish stores in the Maritime region. Our Members can also join programs such as the Breeders Award Program (BAP) and the Horticulturalist Award Program (HAP) which offer hobbyists rewards for species breeding and plant propagation. An ECAS Membership also gives you a voice during our Annual Elections and meetings. As a Society, we always strive towards improving ourselves and encouraging others to get involved and share ideas. We want to hear from you.

The ECAS is proud to offer its Members the benefit of store discounts at the many of following locations - be sure to show your membership card and save!

• All locations of Pets Unlimited (http://www.pets-unlimited.ca/)
• Aqua Nation- Halifax (http://www.aquanation.ca)
• Skeeters Pet World - New Minas, NS
• Ruffins - Bedford Place Mall
• Tanganyika H2O - www.tanganyikaH20.com
• Kameko's Cove & Aquatics -- Liverpool, NS (http://www.kamekoscove.com)
• GetFish Aquarium Services (http://www.getfish.ca)
• Ottawa Inverts. Ottawa, Ontario (http://ottawainverts.com)
• Aquatame Service and Maintainance (http://aquatame.myshopify.com)
• Atlantic Reef Store -- Moncton, NB (www.atlanticreefstore.com)
• Eastern Reef -- Halifax, NS (www.easternreef.com)
• NL Jungle Pets -- Dartmouth, NS (http://www.nljungle.ca)
• Advanced Reef Aquatics. East Freelton. Ontario. (www.advancedreefaquatics.ca)
• Derek's Reef Shop. Moncton, New Brunswick. (www.dereksreefshop.ca)

The East Coast Aquarium Society collaborates with many community based non-profit organizations as part of our mandate to furthering the aquarium hobby and promoting the practice of keeping tropical fish. Our community affliates include:

• PetStuff on the Go - Dartmouth, NS (http://www.petstuffonthego.ca)
• Ssafe Haven Society for Reptiles and Amphibians. Bedford, NS (http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NS17.html)
• Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth, NS. (http://www.bio.gc.ca/index-eng.htm)
• Hope for Wildlife Society. Head of Chezzetcook, NS. (www.hopeforwildlife.net)
• Disaster Animal Response Team (DART-NS). Truro, NS. (http://dartns.org/)

See where they are with the ECAS Sponsors Map

Want to become an ECAS Sponsor? Want to advertize your business on our website?
See our Sponsorship / Advertising Application

To download a membership application form, follow the link below, and then fill out the form. When completed, email it back to the Membership Coordinator.

Once the payment and application have been received, you will be sent the Membership and discount cards so that you can start enjoying all the benefits the ECAS has to offer. Payment may be made by Email Money Transfer to Kathryn Purdy at kat@eastcoastaquariumsociety.ca or send a cheque or money order by regular mail to:
   ECAS Membership
   91 Deerbrooke Dr.
   Dartmouth, NS
   B2V 1X2

When sending an EMT, please use the security answer "ECAS". All cheques should be made out to the East Coast Aquarium Society., Please allow 10 business days for application processing.

If you have any questions regarding membership, please email Kelly (klivelyjones@eastlink.ca)

The ECAS offers four types of Memberships to the Society:
Family $30.00; Individual $20.00; Youth/Student $10.00; (Proof of student status is required) and; Seniors (65+) $5.00 (Proof of golden age is required)
Your membership can be paid by cash, cheque, email money transfer, or by attending one of our meetings and joining on the spot. You can attend two meetings for free before you decide to join.

To start benefiting from all the ECAS has to offer, our Membership application is found here.

We look forward to hearing from you soon so be sure to introduce yourself on our forum and tell us about your beloved wet pets!