About Us
The El Paso Aquarium Society (EPAS) began as a Facebook group in 2014. Since then, the group has grown to 1,300 members, and continues to grow daily. 10 years later, EPAS is looking forward to expanding on its vision to support the vision and missions of organizations around the Chihuahuan Desert region that work to promote preservation and conservation efforts within the region.
Our Story
Co-Founders Evelyn and Andres have had a deep appreciation and love for the fishkeeping hobby for the past 15 years. Upon joining other aquarium organizations and noting a need for increased awareness of the importance of ecological preservation, they founded El Paso Aquarium Society in 2014 to fill that niche.
Co-Founder, Evelyn C.
Evelyn helped to co-found the El Paso Aquarium Society in 2014. Evelyn holds a B.S. degree in biological sciences from the University of Texas at El Paso, and is currently pursuing her DVM degree.
Evelyn is an avid animal lover; some of her pets include tropical fish, cats, dogs, snakes, and turtles. Evelyn also has special interests in botany and ecology.
Co-Founder, Andres C.
Andres co-founded the El Paso Aquarium Society in 2014 after noting the need for informed, and helpful guidance for fish keepers in the El Paso region. Andres holds a B.S. degree in biological sciences from the University of Texas at El Paso, and an M.S. degree from TTUHSC Lubbock.
Andres enjoys tropical fish, his favorite are silver dollars and bala sharks. Andres also has special interests in ecology, entomology, and mycology.
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