Boston Reefers Society

Happy Thanksgiving, BRS Family! 🦃🍂

​We are absolutely stuffed… with gratitude!

🧡 Today, we’re thankful for the incredible New England reefing community that makes this society special. From the veterans sharing knowledge to the new reefers starting their first build threads—thank you for making the Boston Reefers Society a home for us all.

​Still buzzing from FragsGiving earlier this month! 🌊 If you need a break from the turkey, swim over to the forums.

🔹 Black Friday Mayhem has already started in the Sponsor Marketplace (Don't miss the deals!).
🔹 Updates on the 2025/2026 Scholarship are up.
🔹 Show off your tank in the Reef Talk section!
​Eat well and happy reefing! 🐠

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It’s ON! Welcome to Fragsgiving 2025!!

Tag us in your pictures and have a great time!!

We are getting ready to welcome our vendors and guests for Fragsgiving 2025. Seeing old friends and making new ones is the best part of being in this community event. We can’t wait to see all of you on Saturday!! Grab your tickets online now.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Joseph A. Venuti by supporting aspiring marine science students so they can cover their educational expenses. Any student who is majoring in marine science with a focus on the conservation of reef environments may apply for this scholarship.

Joe was an early mentor and supporter of the Boston Reefers Society. As a pioneer in the Greater-Boston marine scene, his business supplied ornamental fish to the New England Aquarium and many others on the east coast. Joe facilitated introductions to key figures in the industry.

Beyond his connection to the industry, Joe was the first one to administer new advice to the budding hobbyist; a generous guy that would give you the shirt off of his back. He was well ahead of his time and has influenced many a hobbyist and set the course for the Boston Reefers Society as an educational organization.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors along with the Boston Reefers Society’s membership, we are offering a single $5000.00 Scholarship to a deserving Marine Science Student.

To apply scan the QR code or click the link in our stories.

Chris Meckley of ACI Aquaculture is taking the stage at Fragsgiving with a deep dive into Pathogens & Pests — how to spot them, manage them, and keep your reef thriving.

This isn’t your average talk — Chris brings the heat with real-world experience, reef wisdom, and some incredible corals you won’t want to miss.

Catch him live Nov 8th at the Topsfield Fair (Bee Building)!

Get ready for an action-packed lineup at Fragsgiving 2025!

We’re bringing together some of the reefing community’s best minds for a full day of insight, inspiration, and hands-on learning — all under one roof at the Topsfield Fairgrounds.

Catch Chris Meckley diving into pathogens and pests, Ben Johnson sharing real-life reefkeeping lessons from the field, and David Moore exploring the power of phytoplankton culturing.

Join us November 8th at the Bee Building, Topsfield Fair — this is one reef event you don’t want to miss.

Learn more and get your tickets at bostonreefers.org.