Ken Colby

Ken Colby is a Saltwater Aquarist and the Owner of High Tide Aquatics based in Oakland, California. With over 30 years of experience, Ken is the only local fish store owner in the United States that is certified by Humble Fish, the marine disease expert forum, as a Quarantined Fish Vendor. Ken creates in-person and online educational programming in partnership with other marine science and biology professionals.

Professional Achievements

  • Has appeared as a guest on multiple video podcasts including 'Reef Beef' with Richard Ross and Ben Johnson, and 'Humblefish and Friends'
  • Coral Magazine featured Colby's 'Cocktails & Coral Talk' speaker series events in their January 2023 edition
  • He launched High Tide Aquatics’ YouTube channel in 2023, sharing recordings of events he’s hosted as well as "how-to" videos covering everything from coral fragging to kalkwasser dosing

Certifications & Organizations

  • Bay Area Reefers Club, Member, 19 year tenure
  • Certified by Humble Fish

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