ACM’s Breeder Award Program (BAP)

The purpose of the Breeder Award Program (BAP) is: to promote the keeping and breeding of aquarium animals, to recognize and motivate achievement in the hobby, to encourage research into the breeding of more difficult species, to share knowledge about different techniques, and to document accounts of breeding.

ACM’s Horticultural Award Program (HAP)

The purpose of the Horticultural Award Program (HAP) is to promote the keeping and propagation of aquatic
plants, aid in the recognition of the species, encourage research, through the growth and propagation of different
species, and recognize achievements of individuals through awards.

CARES Program

The purpose of the CARES Preservation Program is to create a network between hobbyists worldwide and the conservationists and scientists, all of whom are working to the same wonderful goal: preserving and caring for endangered fish and distributing them to fellow hobbyists.