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Our next club meeting will be a DIY rockwork workshop on March 17th 2012 at 1pm. We will learn how to make artificial rockwork out of different types of concrete, followed by a now world famous SWFMAS BBQ cookout! For more information, click here.
This meeting is open to all, with a $5.00 per adult (over 12 years old) fee to participate if you do not have a paid SWFMAS club membership. You can become a member on-site and waive the fee or sign up on our website here.
Remember to check the meeting topic above for details and to RSVP before March 9th.
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.
You should plan to join us for our 5th Annual Reef Conference where we invite the nation's top marine speakers to talk and bring in nationally acclaimed livestock and equipment vendors and hold our World Famous raffle! The Reef Conference will be held at the Clarion hotel Conference Center in Ft Myers on Saturday April 14th 2012 (for more information, visit our monthly meetings section in the forum).
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.