The fishy bio of Richard “Rit” Forcier
He has kept tropical fish for over 55 years, and, before retiring, maintained 60 tanks for 10 years.
Past president of three different aquarium societies.
He has been asked to present on Livebearers by over 36 different clubs in the USA, Canada, England, Scotland, Mexico and Holland.
Co-founder and first President of the Northeast Livebearers Association
Served as Director, Vice Chair and Chairman of the American Livebearers Association.
Awarded the Betty Meuller Honor by the Northeast Council of Aquarium Societies in 2006.
Awarded the honor of Fellow by the American Livebearer Association in 2021.