About Us

We operate in a pivotal time in the history of the relationship between man and aquatic life. Armco is committed to educating: ourselves, our peers and our customers in the responsibility of the aquarium industry. We take on a huge responsibility as keepers of aquariums. This responsibility grows exponentially with every aquarium we create, compounded again when we take on the role of a trusted Aquarium Service Professional.

There is a responsibility to the individual livestock we chose for our tanks, that species of livestock, and to each and every element coexisting in the aquariums which we create. We must understand and educate ourselves about the delicate balance between the aquarium and it’s keeper.

Our philosophy guides us in designing, building and maintaining an artificial habitat causing no unnecessary harm to the marine life, or livestock in these environments. Education and training of our staff and customers is not only important to the responsibility of these environments but paramount to providing the best possible product.

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Richard Armandi (president)
Age :37Hometown : Philadelphia Pa

1st aquarium : 1985 30-gallon freshwater community

Current aquarium : In addition to the over 100 customer aquariums I am responsible for, I keep a 230-gallon reef tank at our headquarters in Wilmington, De.

Favorite aspect of my work :

I have always been called by the oceans. I would watch every Jacques Cousteau tv special when I was growing up and like most Philadelphia kids, my family vacations to the Jersey shore were a highlight. I would snorkel in the surf all day long to collect shells. When I was in college in Las Vegas I learned to scuba dive. I took trips to southern California and explored Pacific Kelp forests, then to Catalina Island to swim with its inhabitants like Blue sharks, and garibaldi fish. I was hooked and I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to the oceans and there creatures. But I didn’t know how. My business has allowed me to follow my dream and work with these animals on a daily basis. It has been said that we only protect what we love. My job is to promote awareness of these beautiful oceans through the creation of aquariums. Maybe a child who sees one of my aquariums will be inspired to devote his life to the aquatic sciences and maybe that child will be instrumental in saving our delicate oceans for the next generations to enjoy.

 

 

Kevin Kirby Jr.
Age :25 Hometown:Chester, Pa

1st aquarium :25 gallon freshwater tropical

Current aquarium :55 gallon freshwater tropical

Favorite aspect of my work : Constantly gaining knowledge of various fish, and corals and also getting to share this info with customers

Enjoy most about job : I get to play with and take care of many types of fish, while at the same time meeting new people.

Other hobbies : In my spare time I teach marching basics for highschool marching bands, and I also enjoy bowling and theatrical musicals.

Favorite quote : “I yam what I yam” -Popeye.