Island Fish and Scale

06/01/2026

05/20/2026

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05/19/2026

The next LIRA hangout is officially around the corner. Come hang with fellow reef enthusiasts old and new, grab a bite and drink and spend the night talking tanks surrounded by fish people.

📍 Island Fish & Scale
📅 Friday • May 22, 2026
🕗 8 PM

See you there!

04/02/2026

There's nothing quite like watching a third-grader's face light up the moment they touch a sea creature for the first time. 🐠

We had the best time bringing our touch tank to Walt Whitman High School for Ms. Cristine's Maplewood class, a visit we look forward to every year. Huge thanks to Fred Feraco and John Karavias for making it happen alongside us, and to South Huntington Schools for always making marine education a priority.

These kids are the next generation of ocean lovers.

02/21/2026

Recently, we had the honor of welcoming Victor from industry leading World Wide Corals to Island Fish & Scale, and it turned into one of those conversations that reminds you exactly why you started.

When you strip it all back, it always comes down to the same things: love, curiosity, and a deep respect for the animals we care for.

From coral talk and system walkthroughs to sharing stories about the wins, the challenges, and the “why” behind it all, it was a powerful reminder of how strong this industry is when passionate people come together. Connecting with others who live and breathe this work every day keeps that fire lit.

We do this so the next generation can see the importance of protecting living ecosystems. To educate. To nurture. To raise the standard. To show that aquariums, when done responsibly, are about stewardship, sustainability, and respect.

On World Aquarium Day, we celebrate not just the beauty of aquatic life, but the responsibility that comes with it and the community that makes it all possible.

Thank you Vic, Truly. Thank you for visiting and for a great time!

For the FULL video visit WWC on YouTube!

Photo & Video credit to World Wide Corals

02/14/2026

Love is finding your perfect current and swimming it together. 💙🐠

Happy Valentine’s Day from the ocean’s cutest couple!

02/11/2026

Friday's almost here!, we’re excited to host and be part of this upcoming roundtable with our friends at Country Critters, moderated Robert Stark of ESV Aquarium Products, where we will be joining fellow LFS owner Jonathan Hale to talk about hobby success, early mistakes, long-term wins, and how local fish stores help shape your reefing journey. We look forward to welcoming Jonathan and LIRA members with your questions, your experiences, and your love for the hobby!

📅 Friday, February 13 @ 7:30PM
📍 Island Fish and Scale - Commack, NY


02/07/2026

Halichoeres melanurus

02/06/2026

Snug as a bug in a rug

Ecsenius midas x Montipora capricornis

01/21/2026

A cautionary tale of preventative maintenance