Become a member

The American Medaka Association (AMA) is a nonprofit community dedicated to ethical breeding, education, and the preservation of true medaka lineage.

Membership Is Free

AMA is not a sales group. We are a value-driven community. Membership is 100% free and open to anyone who shares our mission.

While there are no fees or background checks, we do have a simple vetting process based on trust and accountability. We believe in the honor system—each member is expected to uphold our core values and ethical sourcing practices.

Membership Application

All applications are subject to review. If accepted, your name may be included in our public List of Members.

Legal first name *

Legal last name *

Please enter your real legal name — it's kept private for membership records and isn't shown publicly unless you leave the nickname blank.

Nickname / display name (optional)

Optional. If you set a nickname, it's shown publicly on the website instead of your legal name. Leave it blank to show your legal name.

Email *

Mailing address *

Enter your ZIP to auto-fill city & state.

🔒 Your mailing address is collected so the AMA can reach you by post when needed. It is kept strictly private, is never sold, and is never used for commercial purposes. Only your state appears in the public directory — your street, city, and postal code are never shown publicly. See our Privacy Policy.

Instagram *

If you don't have an account, please type ‘N/A’.

Discord username *

If you don't have an account, please type ‘N/A’.

Website (optional)

How long have you been keeping medaka? *

What strain(s) do you primarily breed? (up to 3) *

List up to three — one strain per box.

Tell us briefly why you'd like to join AMA: *

Would you like your profile to be published on the AMA website if your membership is approved? *

YesNo

If you provided your Instagram ID, would you like to be added to our group chat? *

YesNo

To say Yes, make sure your Instagram or Discord username above is filled in (not ‘N/A’).

I agree to uphold the AMA core mission. I understand that violating our core principles may result in removal from membership. *I confirm that I am 18 years of age or older. *Sign me up for the AMA newsletter — community topics, strain spotlights, events, and association news.We'll never spam you, and we never sell or share your email. You can unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

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