https://auction.fish/?prac-auction-april-2026

We are eagerly anticipating a 2026 auction for Peel Regional Aquarium Club. Can you assist? Would you like to volunteer? If so, please get in contact with us by sending a message to our inbox: PeelAquariumExec @ GMAIL.COM

Peel Regional Aquarium Club Fish Auction

PRAC Auction will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion and regularly attract buyers & sellers from around the Greater Toronto Area, all across Ontario, Quebec, New York State and beyond.

Our auction will be using the software at Auction.Fish
Sign up for our auction in order to upload your items and to sell items. Here's the link:
[https://auction.fish/?prac-auction-april-2026]

General Information

  1. Doors open at 8:30 AM. Doors open to buyers at 8:30 AM at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1133 Queen Street E. There is free parking and the location is very close to Highway 410 at Queen Street. Refreshments are available on site, but NO DRINKS may be brought inside (Royal Canadian Legion rules — all beverages must be purchased on site). Buyers are welcome all day. Pick up your bidder card at the registration table. Bidder numbers are supplied at no charge. If you would like to volunteer or are a student needing volunteer hours, please let us know beforehand. You do not need to be a club member to buy or sell lots.
  2. Preview lots online and in person. All potential buyers may preview lots online as they are entered. You may also view items on the tables prior to the start of the auction and during breaks. Upcoming lots may be displayed on a presentation screen, but this is not guaranteed.
  3. All sales are final. ALL SALES ARE FINAL once the auctioneer announces the winning number. Cash is preferred (debit/credit is also accepted). Payment is due immediately with each winning bid.
  4. Remain seated in designated bidding areas. PRAC auctions are lively and fast‑paced. Please remain seated and raise your bidder card only in designated bidding areas (main seating in front of the auctioneers). PRAC volunteers are exempt from this restriction.
  5. Raise your bidder card early and keep it raised. Auctioneers will announce each lot number and description. To bid, raise your bidder card at the beginning of the lot and keep it raised as long as you wish to remain in the bidding. Ensure the auctioneer sees or hears you. If you lower your card, you are considered out of the bidding. Only bidder cards count as bids — raised hands will not be recognized. The last card raised wins the lot. After bidding has started, no new cards will be recognized.
  6. All items are sold as‑is. Please inspect items on the tables before bidding. Once the auctioneer announces an item sold, ownership transfers immediately to the winning bidder. PRAC representatives and auctioneers provide no guarantees or warranties.
  7. Runners will deliver items and collect payment. PRAC volunteer runners will bring the winning lot to the bidder, who then provides payment. If paying by cash and change is needed, the runner will retrieve it from the cashier. If paying by debit/credit, a runner with a payment machine will assist. PRAC representatives will help anyone needing extra assistance.
  8. Buyers are responsible for purchased items. Once purchased, buyers are responsible for the security of their items. PRAC, auction staff, volunteers, and the venue are not responsible for items after purchase. All purchased items must be removed by the end of auction day. Items left behind become the property of PRAC and will be disposed of at their discretion.
  9. Keep aisles clear and noise low. Due to limited seating, please place Styrofoam containers and coolers under chairs or at aisle ends without blocking walkways. Be courteous to fellow hobbyists. Keep noise to a minimum during auction activity. Dispose of garbage and recycling in designated bins. Volunteers appreciate your help keeping the venue tidy.
  10. Tables are auctioned in random order. Tables will be auctioned one at a time in random order. The last digit of the lot number determines its table. PRAC offers “bump‑ups” for $5.00 per item (paid at the cashier) to move a lot to the front table. The auction ends when all lots are sold.
  11. Opening bid is $2.00. Minimum bid increments are $1.00 or higher at the auctioneer’s discretion. The auctioneer’s decision is final.

Seller Rules

  1. Arrive early and label all items. Sellers may enter as early as 8:30 AM and are encouraged to have all items on tables by 9:45 AM for buyer viewing. All items must have their label attached. Items entered online but not physically delivered will be removed from Auction.Fish. PRAC is not responsible for items that do not arrive. Only PRAC personnel or runners may remove items from tables.
  2. Create an Auction.Fish account to sell. To sell items, create an account at https://auction.fish. Locate the PRAC Spring Auction and “join” it. You must agree to be present at the auction. Enter your items online and print your labels (labels can be printed onsite if needed). Attach labels securely to each item.
  3. Contact PRAC if you need help entering items. If you need help or do not have a computer, contact us at PeelAquariumExec@gmail.com at least 3 days before the auction. A PRAC representative will assist. Note that there is a cutoff time before the event after which no new items may be added. See Auction.Fish for details.
  4. Stop feeding fish 2 days before the auction. Please stop feeding live fish 2 days before the auction to prevent fouling the water. Fill bags with 75% air and 25% water. Do not blow into bags. Close bags by twisting and sealing tightly. Use appropriate bag sizes. Buckets, tanks, or coolers used to house fish become part of the lot. Pairs, groups, and aggressive fish may be split into multiple bags tied together as one lot. Do NOT use twist ties or zip‑style bags. Improperly bagged fish may be rejected. Leaky bags will be re‑bagged with a $2.00 charge to the seller.
  5. Unhealthy livestock will be removed. Any livestock that dies during the auction will be removed and returned to the seller. Healthy fish fetch higher prices. PRAC reserves the right to reject any livestock that appears deformed, sick, or unsuitable for sale.
  6. PRAC may limit similar items. PRAC may limit the number of similar items from the same seller. Once entered on auction day, items may NOT be withdrawn. Minimum bids may be set online but high minimums may reduce the chance of sale. No items may be added on auction day. Enter all items beforehand.
  7. Restricted species are not allowed. Restricted plants or livestock prohibited by federal or provincial law will NOT be accepted.
  8. Sellers receive 70% of proceeds. After the auction closes, sellers will receive a report via the email associated with their Auction.Fish account. Please have your bidder card and ID ready for verification. The seller/club split is 70%/30%. Payments will be made by cash or e‑transfer (within 5 business days) once all items are marked sold.
  9. PRAC is not responsible for loss or damage. PRAC, volunteers, and the auction facility are not responsible for loss, damage, or injury during the event.

Seller Items & Tips

  1. Items with images sell better. Items with images (actual or online) tend to sell for higher prices. When identifying fish, you may use:
    • PAIR: 1 male and 1 female
    • TRIO: 2 females and 1 male
    • REVERSE TRIO: 2 males and 1 female
    • BREEDING (PAIR | TRIO | GROUP): fish that have successfully spawned
  2. New items are welcome; used items have restrictions.
    New equipment and dry goods are always welcome if in original packaging. Used items may be accepted only if clean, in proper working order, and within PRAC guidelines. PRAC may limit the number of used items per seller, may group items at its discretion, and may decline any item deemed unsuitable.

    Used items NOT accepted:
    • Used gravel or rocks
    Acceptable new or used items:
    • Non‑leaking aquariums up to 40 gallons
    • Books related to the aquarium hobby
    • Filters, heaters, air pumps, canopies, and light fixtures that are clean and working
    • Unopened, non‑expired food or unopened medications (allowed to be sold in Canada)
    Sellers are encouraged to bundle used items as they wish them to be sold, as individual pieces may not be auctioned separately at the discretion of the auctioneer or PRAC Executive.

PRAC thanks you very much for your continued support of our aquarium fish club. We hope to see you at our PRAC Auction and at our next PRAC meeting.