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 member

SWFMAS News

 

 Our March meeting will be March 20 at the Imaginarium in Fort Myers.  Julian Sprung will be our guest speaker.

  • 2010 dues are due now.  Why be a paid member?
  1. Entry to SWFMAS monthly meetings is free (if we have to pay to bring in a speaker, we charge at the door)
  2. Entry to the Open House and Frag Swap is free
  3. Entry to other Florida Club events is usually free or reduced
  4. You get to wear a really cool badge at major club events (or around the house if you want!)
  5. You get to vote for the BOD or become a BOD or Club Officer.

 

Presidents Message

The next couple of months should be pretty busy.  On March 20, we have Julian Sprung as a guest speaker at our monthly meeting.  March 28 is the PBMAS frag swap (I'll be there!).

 And of course, April 10 is our third annual Open House.  We've got three great speakers lined up.  We'll have manufacturers reps, frag swap, lots of raffle items and a frag auction.

 I also want to thank everyone that attended the February meeting at Bowman's Beach.  Apparently we set a record with 825 bags.  (It was all SWFMAS, those college kids had nothing to do with it!).  Even though I was sick and basically useless, I still include myself in the "we".