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Our next club meeting will be our Tour of Aquariums on May 19th 2012, we will be touring club members' aquariums in the Cape Coral area and ending the tour with a SWFMAS BBQ. This meeting is a great way to meet our members and get new ideas and see what other members are doing and ask as many questions as you would like to about their fish and coral selection as well as check out their DIY equipment and learn how they do things in their systems! For more information, click HERE.
This event is open to everyone, it is free for SWFMAS Club members but there is a small fee for non members attending the BBQ. You can become a member on-site or sign up on our website here and avoid the meeting fee.
Remember to check the May 19th 2012 Tour of Aquariums topic above for details. See you there!
South West Florida Marine Aquarium Society
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SWFMAS is a non-profit organization of aquarists dedicated to the care and conservation of marine life kept in reef aquariums. Our primary objective is to educate other area reef keepers on the requirements of caring for reef inverts, fish and coral propagation. SWFMAS believes that in order for this hobby to continue and flourish, dedicated hobbyists must take a more active roll in their community to educate new aquarists on the less destructive methods of cycling tanks, fish cohabitation, beginner and advanced coral requirements. With many different methods of reef setup and care available from books, Internet, and local fish stores it can create even more frustration for the hobbyist looking for answers. We believe we can help the new hobbyist and advanced aquarist in new methods of caring for these delicate and beautiful creatures. As saltwater aquariums have gained in popularity, so has research into how equipment used can best emulate natural reef settings, provide better quality water, and give the hobbyist more control over every aspect of their tank. This has resulted in a large niche market of equipment. Deciding on which to purchase can sometimes overwhelm newer hobbyists. This is an area where our advanced hobbyist members will be able to provide advice.
• Education of reef aquarist
• Promote better standards for LFS
• Explain how to care for and propagate coral
• Disseminate information from books, Internet
• Provide a network of knowledgeable reef keepers
• Supply a source of propagated corals for other members
Presidents Message
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Welcome to the website and forums of South West Florida Marine Aquarium Society!
This year is off to a great start and our first few meetings turned into great events with a fantastic turnout and lots of fun! Welcome to all our new club members and remember to let us know what you think and how we are doing in the forums.
Our monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month, and are informal events! These are a great place to check us out, join the club (find more information about joining SWFMAS here), and meet new people that share the same passion for our hobby as you do!
Also, feel free to browse and post in our forums. These are open to all (registration is free), and are the heart and soul of the club, from here you will find out when our meetings are taking place, who is trading or selling equipment and livestock, and a whole lot of answers to questions you didn't know you had! These are a great learning and sharing resource, so don't be afraid to ask questions!
Thank you,
Matt Egna,
SWFMAS 2012 President.