Patrick Largey, BS
LiveAquaria Aquaculture Coral & Aquatic Life Facility Assistant Manager Patrick Largey brings with him over 16 years of professional aquatics experience. From a very young age, Patrick has kept hundreds of different species of ornamental freshwater, saltwater, reef, and pond aquatic life. Patrick’s career began at the age of 16 where he was responsible for maintaining large commercial aquatic systems and providing specialized customer service for one of the largest and most successful pet store chains. Securing the prestige of top ten sales performer repeatedly, Patrick advanced to take on mentorship responsibilities, traveling from store to store teaching best husbandry and animal care practices, habitat maintenance, and system operations.

Patrick joined the LiveAquaria Aquaculture Coral & Aquatic Life Facility in 2016. Upon arrival, Patrick worked closely with the acclimation and husbandry team to ensure the highest level of animal care for each and every animal as they undergo the crucial conditioning process. Patrick focuses on frequent feedings, superior aquatic life nutrition, and optimized water parameters as key areas instrumental to successfully condition aquatic life and dramatically minimize potential loss.

In August of 2016, Patrick played a lead role in the highly successful launch of the LiveAquaria Freshwater Diver’s Den® WYSIWYG Store - an industry first showcasing a highly desirable selection of one-of-a-kind freshwater fish. The unprecedented success of the Freshwater Diver's Den WYSIWYG Store quickly prompted the need for expansion within roughly a year after its initial launch. Patrick specializes in aquatic life compatibility (freshwater and saltwater), species identification, disease and illness treatment, and environmental requirements. Patrick earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Worcester State University.

Steve Krogh
LiveAquaria Aquaculture Coral & 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, setup, 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.