Welcome to the new SWFMAS site!

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

SWFMAS News

 

 Tentative Schedule for the remainder of 2010,

August 21, Annual Beach BBQ/Collecting trip.  We will hold our second annual Beach BBQ on August 21.  Unlike last year, we will schedule it a little earlier in the day in order to miss the afternoon monsoons!  Once we finalize a location, it will be posted in the monthly meeting section of the forums and e-mail notification will be sent out. 

September 18, meeting at the Imaginarium.  Topic is tentatively a DIY workshop on LED lighting.   

October 16, Fall Frag Festival.  We are posting this early so you can start fragging!!!!  Location will be at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center at the corner of US 41 and College in Fort Myers.

November 13, Annual ACROS BBQ.  This is an annual event in Nokomis that is open for all Florida Clubs.  Want to see how to cram 3000 gallons of coral tanks into a garage?  Then make sure you make this event!!!

 As usual, as more information becomes available, it will be posted in the forums.

 

 

 

 

SWFMAS is a member of the 

MASNA

 

Presidents Message

Now that we are in the second half of the year, it is time to start thinking about next year.  Our club is continuing to grow and we are always looking for members to step up and help in the leadership of the club.  So, if you are interested in one of the BOD positions (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership) or one of the officer positions (Event Coordinator, Forum Moderator), please contact one of the BOD for more information.  BOD is Jeff D'huyvetter, Ed Bustamonte, Becky Bauer and Matt Haines.