Mission Statement
I empower communities to create, heal, and connect through my transformative aquascaping experiences.
Timeline of Impact
February 9, 2025 - Began outreach through Instagram; started sharing posts on aquarium tips/tricks and ecological tank design, reaching thousands of educators and aquarists within months.
May 23, 2025 - At Queen of Apostles School, led a hands-on class helping 20+ students curate self-sustaining ecosystems in the form of jars and comprehend the biology and chemistry that help the ecosystem work
August 8, 2025 - At Dr. Bradford Perkins's office in Los Gatos, created a live centerpiece aquarium tying psychology and ecology, integrating patient care with direct science exposure. Reaching 300+ clinic visitors monthly.
August 31, 2025 - At Villa Fontana Skilled Nursing Facility, taught an interactive class about climate change impact and spearheaded discussions on how everyday rehabilitation efforts protect waterways to 40+ seniors/staff.
November 28, 2025 - At the Immanuel Campus of Care Skilled Nursing Facility in Peoria, Arizona expanded the non-profit nationwide, giving an informative presentation on how aquariums can affect seniors in a good manner to 20+ patients/staff.
February 6, 2026 - At Queen of Apostles School, my new-found team and I began 2026 strong with helping 40+ students create their own jar aquariums with snails and aquatic plants, teaching formative biology and ecological awareness.
About “Ivan the Angelfish”
Ivan the Angelfish isn't just a name, it's a tribute to my grandfather, Ivan Sitalov, and his resilient journey of healing through two wars and PTSD. My name is Evan Johnson, and this project began from witnessing how caring for angelfish helped my grandfather find peace after the hardships of war. From aquascaping, we not only discovered beauty, but also a path to solace and community.
Non-Profit Agency
We bring the wonders of aquascaping and the local ecology of the Santa Clara Valley and beyond to the local community which includes children, individuals with disabilities, seniors, veterans, and more. I teach accessible aquascaping classes and install calming aquariums in clinics, VA hospitals, and centers to promote learning and reduce stress.
Aquatic Plant Storefront
Discover how our plant storefront funds hands-on classes and calming aquarium installations in clinics, senior centers, and VA hospitals. Explore, shop, and help us grow a positive impact in our community.
Meet the Board of Directors
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our 501 (c) (3) certified non-profit organization.
Evan Johnson
Founder & President
George Kolotouros
Outreach Presentation Lead
Ethan George
Director of Digital Product Design
Rahul Shrivastava
Digital Communications Coordinator
Aniketh Nandipati
Director of Outreach
Special Mention to Our Partners:
Immanuel Campus of Care
Peoria, Arizona
Queen of Apostles
San Jose, California
Villa Fontana Retirement Home
San Jose, California
Bradford Perkins M.D. Medical Clinic
Los Gatos, California
Hygger Aquarium Products
Chino, California
Toiro Non-Profit
Surrey BC, Canada
Clearwater Aquarium
Saratoga, California
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"Just wanted to say thank you for the snails from Evan. Sarah’s been so excited to care for the new snails and named them Harry Potter Jr. and Ginny this time 🐌🐌 They’ve been very active and swimming around!”
Yukiko Holman, Parent from QofA School
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Mon - Fri: Available to contact through 8am-5pm
Saturday: Not available to contact
Sunday: Not available to contact
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