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

 

  • We have updated out website for easier user navigation & better functionality
  • Just a friendly reminder that SWFMAS 2009 membership dues are due. You can join or renew at any club meeting, by mail & check or Paypal. The info is under 'Join SWFMAS' above. 
  •  The 2009 SWFMAS Board of Directors has been elected and is already working for you! The 2008 BOD would like to say Thank You to all club members that have supported the 2008 BOD & wish the a Warm Welcome to the 2009 BOD.

Presidents Message

April and May meetings are set in stone.  We would like to have a tour of aquariums as our June meeting.  If you are interested in hosting, please contact Jeff.

May 1 is the deadline to renew your membership dues and get into the event free.  Otherwise, entry is you membership dues + $5.

May 1 is also the deadline to prerregister corals for the auction and take advantage of the 75/25 split.  After that it is 60/40 split.  We have capped the auction at 150 preregistered corals and a max of 15 corals per person.  If you have more than that, you can purchase a vendor table (see Jeff for details). Last minute corals for auction will not be accepted the day of the event.

We have more speakers, vendors and raffle items than last year.  Should be a great turnout.  Between vendors and auction, we should have well over 500 corals at the event.  Personally, I'd like to see 1000.  Raffle items are starting to coming in about every other day.  As of today (April 17) we have almost 100 individual items.  I am expecting nearly 150 raffle items.  In addition, ORA is donating items that will be used in the auction (separate from the 150 max listed above)