Terri Estes | Human Resources Manager What is your favorite thing about working at Aquarium Co-Op? Aquarium Co-Op stands out to me because of its emphasis on collaboration and respect. The team members work together, utilizing their individual strengths and perspectives to create an inclusive and supportive environment. What is your career background?I hold a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and human services with a focus on community-based intervention. Over the course of my career, I have gained extensive expertise i...

Candi Overhuls | Customer Service Manager Q: Your favorite thing about working at Aquarium Co-Op? A: First and foremost, Cory. It is an amazing feeling knowing that as an employee, your livelihood matters to him. This has been shown to me time and time again. That gives me a sense of security, and pushes me to give all that I have to give. 100% always. As the customer service representative, being able to provide resolutions to our customers, is rewarding knowing I have helped in some way. It’s truly a team effort, to ensure we are t...

Randy Reed | Vice President Q: Your Favorite thing about working at Aquarium Co-Op?

 A: That’s a tough one as there are so many awesome things about working for the Co-Op, but if I had to pick one it would be working with vendors/manufacturers to improve existing, or source entirely new, products. Knowing that customers are going to be just as excited as I am for new and better products is very rewarding. Your Key Information(Degrees, accomplishments, other facts that relate to your job or the hobby) BA in Economics f...

Zenzo Tazawa | Director of Company Culture and Teams What is your favorite thing about working at Aquarium Co-Op? My favorite thing that I love about working with Aquarium Co-Op is that it allows me an opportunity to help people solve challenges. That could be challenges internally, where we are looking to improve the way we do business. It can also be challenges that our customer may be faced with, where we have helped them with their aquarium journeys and maybe solved a problem with their aquatic pet or plant. What has been your best moment ...

Cory McElroy | Company Owner and Founder Started Aquarium Co-Op in June of 2012 Q: Your Favorite thing about working at Aquarium Co-Op? A: My role is always evolving, however the one thing that mains true is that I love helping people. Whether it’s one on one in person at the store or at an event or in a video, I take pride in my work knowing what I do helps others. Master Aquatic Horticulturalist Served on the Board of Directors for the Greater Seattle Aquarium Society as the Fish Breeder Award Program Chair Named in Pet Age Magazine as a top 40 under the age of 40. Q: ...

David Broncheau | Retail Store Manager What is your favorite thing about working at Aquarium Co-Op? The best thing about working at Aquarium Co-Op is being part of an amazing team that helps enrich the hobby that I enjoy so much. I enjoy working for a company that is always looking to improve. What has been your best moment while working for Aquarium Co-Op? Everyday here is almost surreal. Fish help to keep me grounded and centered. There has yet to be a better feeling than when I received a message telling me to keep an eye out ...

Jonathon Shawver | Warehouse Manager What is your favorite thing about working at Aquarium Co-Op? For me, it is all about the people I get to work with side by side. When I come to work, I know I am going to be greeted with a positive attitude by everyone. When we have a goal to reach, everyone works as a team to push toward that goal, meet it, and then celebrate our wins. The team I work with is here for each other, and we all want everyone to succeed. Being part of a great team has to be my favorite thing. What is your career...

Meet the Rosy Barb: Your Aquarium's Beautiful Algae-Eating Superstar! This week at the Aquarium Co-Op retail store in Edmonds, we received some special new fish! We received the beautiful Rosy Barb, a Flagtail Prochilodus, Golden Dojo Loaches, and Amazon Puffers! This week I would like to highlight some awesome plants! We brought in Java Fern, Micro Sword, Bacopa Caroliniana, and Crypt. Wendtii Red. For this week's tank tip I wanted to share a video highlighting Cory's best tips for preventing algae in your aquarium!

Discover the Fascinating Serpent Loach: Your Next Unique Aquarium Addition! This week at the Aquarium Co-Op retail store in Edmonds, we received some really incredible new species! We brought in Serpent Loach, Short Body Platinum Koi, Congo Tetra, and Flagtail Porthole Catfish! This week in plants, we have some beautiful Dwarf Aquarium Lily, Dwarf Hairgrass, Vallisneria, and Ruffle Sword! For this week's tank tip, I wanted to share a video highlighting Cory's top six must try aquarium fish!

Sparkling Gouramis: The Ideal Centerpiece for Your Nano Tank! This week at the Aquarium Co-Op retail store in Edmonds, we received some beautiful new fish! We received some incredible Sparkling Gourami, Roseline Sharks, Pristella Tetra, and some beautiful Super Red Koi Angelfish bred by Dean! This week we have an awesome plant selection such as Anubias Nana Petite on Lava Rock, Ozelot Sword, Ludwigia Repens, and a personal favorite Crypt. Lutea! For this week's tank tip I wanted to highlight a tool used to help properly clean your aquarium ...

Brighten Your Aquarium with the Vibrant Orange Laser Corydora! This week at the Aquarium Co-Op retail store in Edmonds, we received some awesome new fish! We received some vibrant Orange Laser Corydora, Threadfin Rainbowfish, Gold Barbs, and even some beautiful Gardneri Killifish Pairs! This week we have the long awaited Java Moss mat back in stock, as well as Anubias Nana, Crypt. Lucens, and Crypt. Wendtii Green! For this week's tank tip I wanted to share a video talking about how to tell if your fish tank is really cycled!

The Best Algae Eater for your Pond 🐌 This week at the Aquarium Co-op retail store in Edmonds we received some very exciting fish deliveries! We were sent some very colorful fish like the Electric Blue Acara, and Red Neon Rainbowfish! We also have Japanese Trapdoor Snails in stock just in time for pond season! Last but not least we received a manager favorite the Schoutedeni Puffer! For this week's plant delivery we are excited to see that Water Sprite, Dwarf Hairgrass, and Tiger Lotus are particularly healthy, happy, and re...

Dojo Loaches: The Perfect Pond Fish! This week at the Aquarium Co-op retail store in Edmonds we received some really cool pond fish! We received a personal favorite the Dojo Loach, as well as some gorgeous Albino Paradise Fish. For this week's plant delivery I am very excited to show some extremely healthy Italian Vallisneria, Ammania Gracilis, and Micro Sword! For this week's Tuesday Tank Tip I wanted to share some information about Easy Green and Easy Root Tabs for your aquarium plants and how they can improve pla...

New Fish Deliveries at Aquarium Co-Op! In our three livestock deliveries his week the Aquarium Co-Op retail store in Edmonds got in some manager favorites including some Magenta Mystery Snails (locally bred), African Dwarf Frogs, Kribensis (locally bred), an Elephant Nose, and some Celestial Pearl Danios. For plants this week, our Water Wisteria, Pearl Weed, and Crinum Calamistratum have come in really large and full of great looking leaves and are ready to be planted! For this week's Tuesday Tank Tip I wanted to share L...

Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish: A Special Addition to Your Nano Tank! This week at the Aquarium Co-Op retail store in Edmonds, we received a handful of amazing new fish! We received Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish, Dwarf Neon Rainbows, Marble Hatchet Fish, and last but not least Sterbai Corydora! We also received some incredible new plants! We brought in Dwarf Sagittaria, some huge Pogo Octopus, and the long awaited Anubias Nangi! For this week's tank tip, I wanted to highlight the Aquarium Co-Op Med Trio! The Med Trio is important to always have on hand. ...

Kuhli Loaches: The Perfect Bottom Feeder for any Tank! This week at the Aquarium Co-Op retail store in Edmonds, we received some really awesome fish! We received a new batch of Kuhli Loach, Female Powder Blue Gourami, Assorted Kribensis, and lastly a handful of Red Eye Monk Tetra! This week we brought back a fan favorite, Jungle Vallisneria, some beautiful Tiger Lotus, and last but not least some nicely grown Moneywort! For this week's tank tip I wanted to highlight the benefits of using a pre-filter sponge in your aquarium!