Drs. Foster and Smith Aquaculture and Aquatic Life Facility Operations Manager Steve Krogh has an extensive background in aquarium keeping as a retailer, professional technician, and member of the Greater Minnesota Reef Society Duluth, Twin Cities Marine Aquarium Society, and the Northern Wisconsin Reef Society. Steve has maintained a variety of freshwater aquariums since the age of 12, from goldfish to planted community aquariums, discus and a variety of African and South American cichlid biotopes. He has also maintained numerous marine FOWLR and marine reef aquariums for over 26 years, having propagated a diversity of corals, including soft, LPS, and SPS.
Steve oversees the day-to-day operations, including selection and merchandising, husbandry, and maintenance in our Aquaculture Coral & Aquatic Life Facility, and facilitates the continuing education of customer service representatives and the technical support team. With expertise in system design, set up, and upkeep involving technical aspects such as reef lighting as well as husbandry techniques that ensure optimal care of aquatic life, Steve is an invaluable resource for our ever-expanding Aquaculture Coral & Aquatic Life Facility. The growing selection of diverse, quality offerings in our Diver's Den® WYSIWYG store is a testament of Steve's passionate efforts.