San Diego Tropical Fish Society

Winner of Best Cichlid


~About Us~

The San Diego Tropical Fish Society (SDTFS) has been the leading freshwater fishkeepers in the Greater San Diego region. SDTFS is the oldest fishkeeping organization west of the Mississippi River, and the third oldest fishkeeping organization still in existence in all of the United States. SDTFS, a non-profit organization, draws like-minded hobbyists by sharing information about all things related to freshwater flora & fauna to further the stewardship of aquatic life.

~Upcoming Events~

We are looking for speakers! If you are interested please email us at info@sdtfs.org

  • Apr 27th: Board Meeting, Lakeside Bollweevil 6pm for Dinner, 7pm meeting starts
  • May 1st: Grunion Run, Dog Beach OB, 10:20pm
  • May 3rd: General Meeting 5:30pm-9pm.
  • June 7th: Board Meeting, Lakeside Bollweevil 6pm for Dinner, 7pm meeting starts
  • June 14th: General Meeting 5:30pm-9pm

For a full list of upcoming events, click here

Our December Potluck photos can be viewed here

~Bowl Show~

Livebearers (Mollies, Platys and Swords)

Please arrive early to set up your bowls/tanks
For a full list of Bowl Show categories, click here

~Auction~

Our first Semi-Annual auction is April 12th. No presentation or bowl show.

~November Show~

Check out all of the fish tanks and list of winners from our 2025 November Show here