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Below you will find a list of some of our past events and meetings.
Many of these will have pictures and additional information. |
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Thursday, May 1st @ 7:00 PM |
Coral Propagation Seminar Join us for an in-depth look at coral propagation. We will examine methods of fragging several different coral varieties and demonstrate common and not so common techniques to successfully cut and attach coral fragments. The procedures will be projected overhead, so there won't be a bad seat in the house! Feel free to ask questions and share your experiences as we strive to improve the success of local coral propagation. Frags from each of the demonstrations will be available to purchase. |
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Thursday, April 3rd @ 7:00 PM |
DIY - Calcium Reactor Are you tired of worrying about your calcium and alkalinity levels? Do you dread having to add two part solutions every day? A calcium reactor may be your answer. Join us as Corey Price assembles a calcium reactor and provides step-by-step instructions so you can too. The WMAS will provide a complete parts list, and give you a special, insider's advantage to get those hard to find components. Can you guess what our special raffle prize will be? |
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Thursday, March 6th @ 7:00 PM |
WMAS Game Night
Join us for an evening of fun and games. A first for the WMAS, our March meeting has been dubbed the WMAS Game Night. Debbie Morrill and Eva Rushton have planned a meeting full of enterntainment and education. Come out and have a great time while learning about the aquarium hobby. There will be games for everyone, food and some great prizes. You won't want to miss this one!
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Thursday, February 7th at 7:00
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Valentines Banquet Meeting
Our February meeting will be the perfect opportunity to bring a date to enjoy some great food and a great presentation on the reefs of the world. We are pleased to present Dr. Fred Lipschultz from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Dr. Lipschultz will provide a unique introduction to reef organisms and discuss the delicate balance of mans interactions with the reefs of the world with a focus on the future state of this invaluable resource.
A delicious, catered dinner will also be served at this meeting. So, get a date and bring your appetite!
Ticket price is $20 per person. Seating is limited and ticket sales will be first come, first served. Please purchase your tickets as soon as possible to insure you don't miss out on our 2nd Annual Valentines Banquet.
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Thursday, January 3rd at 7:00
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Coral Propagation & Frag Fest
Join us for a hands-on demonstration of coral propagation techniques. We will have several coral varieties and experienced "fraggers" avail bale to show you how its done. We will also be holding our Frag Fest Fundraiser. There will be many, awesome pre-bagged frags available for purchase. Remember to bring a cooler to keep your purchases nice and warm on the ride home. As always, pre-bagged items are half price for Paid Members! |
| Tuesday, December 4th at 7:00 PM |
Holiday Reef Geek Party - Scott Morell
Tuesday, yes TUESDAY December 4th will be our annual Holiday Reef Geek Party. You’re invited to bring a friend or significant other because this will be the time to drop hints on what holiday gifts you’ve been eyeing. We will be visited by the jolly bowl full of jelly himself, Mr. Scott Morell. Scott is a fair and biased reef friend who runs the club to the north (not quite to the North Pole). So bring a fish friend and help us celebrate the holiday season – WMAS style. |
| Thursday, November 1st 2007 at 7:00 PM |
Scott Fellman
The November 2007 meeting will feature the comedy of Scott Fellman. Scott is a past president of the Marine Aquarium Society of Los Angeles County and a self proclaimed “total fish geek”. This meeting will certainly be an entertaining as Scott delivers a crazy surfer's viewpoint on reef keeping. Scott's presentation "Aquascaping for the Aesthetically Challenged" will livin’ your spirits and have you planning out the designs of another tank. Please join us for what will surely be a great time, while featuring new concepts on aquarium design. |
| Saturday, October 6th 2007 |
Reef Tour 2007
The Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society is pleased to present the 13th Annual Reef Tour! This parade of homes style tour will give you the opportunity to visit the coral reefs of the world without leaving Utah and without even getting wet! Tour at your leisure and visit many locations where you will see amazing and beautiful REEF AQUARIUMS.
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| Thursday, October 4th 2007 at 7:00 PM |
James Fatherree
Please join us for a special night with Clam Guru James Fatherree. James is the author of a new clam book which is selling like hot cakes! Why? Because James has all the inside information on the world of clams. What kind of lighting is required? Is food important? Do they absorb nutrients from the water? Get all your questions answered during this event. |
| Saturday, September 22nd 2007 |
Members Appreciation BBQ |
| Thursday, September 6th 2007 at 7:00 PM |
Shane Silcox
Aquarium Photography Join us as we learn valuable photography tips and tricks from a local professional. Conrad will be discussing the best methods to capture stunning images of our aquarium inhabitants. Bring your camera for some personalized advice!
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| Thursday, August 2nd 2007 at 7:00 PM |
Jon Finch / Shane Heil
Water Chemistry & Testing Join us for an in depth discussion about the "hows" and "whys" of testing your aquarium water. Don't let the topic fool you, this meeting promises to be loads of fun! Following the test demonstrations, kits will be available to test your own water samples.
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| Thursday, July 12th 2007 at 7:00 PM |
Anthony Calfo
Reef Toxicology (a discussion of things edible and inedible, safe and unsafe to touch in our aquaria) The WMAS is thrilled to present an evening with Anthony Calfo! Join us for an entertaining and educational meeting featuring one of the hobby's most dynamic speakers. Anthony is the author of several books and many articles for the aquatic science hobby. He shares his knowledge freely via several on-line forums and travels extensively to present to fellow enthusiasts. This meeting is sure to be the highlight of the summer for the club - don't miss it! Come early and chat with Anthony. He will be available to sign books and answer questions before the meeting.
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| Thursday, June 7th 2007 at 7:00 PM |
Swap Meet
This night will be a penny pinchers paradise! Members and guests alike are invited to bring their extra livestock and equipment to buy, sell or trade. Whether you’re looking for an algae clip or an algae farm, there’s a good chance you’ll find it here.
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| Thursday, May 3rd 2007 at 7:00 PM |
Coral Cutting Seminar / WMAS Fund Raiser
Join us for hands-on demonstrations of coral cutting / fragging techniques. We will have several coral species available to cut and attach. Additionally, there will be plenty of home grown coral frags to choose from as well as our traditional pre-bagged offerings! Remember
– bagged items are 50% off for Paid Members! Be generous – all proceeds support the WMAS! |
| Thursday, April 5th 2007 at 7:00 PM |
Adam Blundell / Jake Pehrson
Feed Your Reef Back by popular demand … two of our own will entertain and enlighten you - or at least get messy in front of you. Adam and Jake will explain everything you need to know about foods for your aquarium. Cyclopeeze, shrimp, nori, oyster, squid, carrots, peas, potatoes, krill, bloodworms, Big Macs, vitamins, garlic, who knows what will be on the menu? Join us to learn how to become a top notch reef chef!
Food Drive
Learn to feed your reef – help to feed the less fortunate. The WMAS will be raffling all the food prepared during the "Feed Your Reef" demonstration as well as an Iwaki pump to help keep it all suspended! Raffle tickets can be purchased for the regular $1 price OR exchange each nonperishable food item for 1 raffle ticket. Collected food will be donated to the Utah Food Bank. |
| Thursday, March 1st 2007 at 7:00 PM |
Dana Riddle
Neat Toys for Reef Aquarists (and Researchers)! The Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society is pleased to present Dana Riddle.
Dana has been a marine aquarist since childhood, and a reef hobbyist since the mid-1980's. He strives to bring cutting-edge information to reef keepers. He lives in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and is able to study coral reefs year round. His small laboratory has equipment necessary to examine corals in their natural environment and relate their requirements to artificially-created conditions. Dana is the author of the book "The Captive Reef" and has over 110 articles published in American and European hobby literature. He has made presentations in at many local, regional and national conferences over the last 8 years. |
| Thursday, February 1st at 7:00 PM |
John Walch – Reef Ball Foundation
Banquet Dinner ***SOLD OUT*** Are you looking for the perfect date night? Look no further. The Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society has put together a wonderful banquet and presentation just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Our February meeting will not be about aquarium lights, calcium reactors or canister filters. Our February meeting will be about reefs – and dinner! We are excited to host John Walch from Reef Ball Foundation http://www.reefball.org/. John will offer a global perspective on the condition of the coral reefs, what is being done to help save the reefs, and how we can be of help. You can expect information “Discovery Channel” style and not fish nerd talk!
A delicious, catered dinner will be also be served. Guests will have their choice of sirloin steak or chicken cordon blue. Dinner will include tossed salad, baked potato, vegetable, cole slaw, rolls, and fresh fruit. There is also a very good chance we will have salmon and shrimp cocktail appetizers!
Ticket price is $15 per person. Seating is limited and ticket sales will be first come, first served. Please purchase your tickets as soon as possible to insure you don’t miss our first-ever WMAS banquet meeting!
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| Thursday, January 4th at 7:00 PM |
Coral Cutting Seminar
Not only will we be offering frags and hands on demonstrations of coral propagation, there will also be some surprise items to add to your aquarium! This meeting is a club fundraiser and a great chance to share coral propagation techniques. This is sure to be a popular meeting for seasoned hobbyists and beginners alike. |
| Thursday, December 7th 2006 at 7:00 PM |
Aquatic & Terrestrial Research Team and their generous sponsors present
Steven Pro We are very excited to announce Steven Pro will be the master of ceremonies at our annual Christmas meeting. This meeting is dedicated to finding the perfect aquarium related gifts to fit any budget. This is the perfect meeting for spouses that may (or may not) know what to get their fish keeping significant others. Expect a large selection of raffle items and some other surprises as well! Steven Pro is currently the proprietor of Pro Aquatic Services Company, an aquarium sales and maintenance business in Pennsylvania. He has long been active in the retail and hobby sides of the ornamental aquatics industry. He has taken an active and impassioned role in the industry as a member of the Pittsburgh Marine Aquarium Society, Inc. He moderates his own on-line forum hosted by Marine Depot and shares his unbiased experience and practical knowledge freely with everyone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf6Yoock-6I http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15536 |
| Friday, November 3rd 2006 from 5:00-7:00 | Aquatic Dreams is hosting a coral frag swap and book signing on Friday, Nov 3. Eric will be available to discuss coral propagation, coral selection or to sign books from 5-7 PM. |
| Thursday, November 2nd 2006 at 7:00 PM |
Aquatic Dreams Presents Eric Borneman
"The REALLY Critical Factors In Successful Reef Tanks" Eric is a PhD candidate at the University of Houston’s Department of Biology and Biodiversity. He has contributed hundreds of articles to both the scientific and the international reefkeeping communities and has lectured worldwide on the subject of coral husbandry. In addition to his on-line forum advice, Eric’s authoritative and comprehensive guide; Aquarium Corals is an invaluable resource for any serious coral reef aquarist. |
| Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006 |
Reef Tour 2006
The Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society is pleased to present the 12th Annual Reef Tour! This parade of homes style tour will give you the opportunity to visit the coral reefs of the world without leaving Utah and without even getting wet! Tour at your leisure and visit many locations where you will see amazing and beautiful REEF AQUARIUMS ranging from 5 to 500 gallons. |
| Thursday, Oct. 5 & 6, 2006 at 7:00 PM |
The Aquarium presents Scott Michael
We are thrilled to welcome Scott Michael back to the WMAS. Scott is the world’s foremost authority on marine aquarium fish. He has worked with National Geographic, The Discovery Channel and is a regular contributor to Aquarium Fish Magazine. His many books on marine and reef fishes are considered "must haves" by most in the hobby. Scott will be discussing the "Perfect Fish for Nano Aquariums." Additionally, Scott will be available at The Aquarium to sign books and chat about fish on Friday, Oct 6 from 4-6 PM. http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14470 |
| Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006 at 7:00 PM |
Scott Morell
We are pleased to welcome Scott Morell, president of the Idaho Marine Aquarium Society, to our September meeting. Scott is a long time volunteer of GARF and he is a proponent of their "bullet proof" aquarium set up methods. His unique perspective and extensive experience ensure his presentation will be entertaining and thought provoking. You won’t want to miss sharing this evening with a "fair and biased reef hobbyist" http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14002 |
| Thursday, August 3rd 2006 at 7:00 PM |
Straight from the Message Board
This will be a very special night for the WMAS. Several of our own club members will be offering presentations on topics "ripped" from the message board. This meeting promises to be informative and entertaining. You won't want to miss this! |
| Thursday, July 6th 2006 at 7:00 PM |
Swap Meet
Calling all bargain hunters! This evening will provide club members and guests the opportunity to get together and buy and sell all their fish (and potentially non-fish related) stuff. Whether you're looking for frags, fish or filters there's a good chance you'll find it here! |
| Saturday, June 3rd 2006 at 1:00 PM |
WMAS Members Appreciation Barbeque
A special invitation is extended to all Paid Members and their families to attend an afternoon with the WMAS! This annual event is all about fun, food and friends (and is less about fish). So bring your whole family and expect to have a great time. Watch the message board for additional BBQ related announcements! |
| Thursday, June 1st 2006 at 7:00 PM |
"Fish 4 U presents Julian Sprung"
This will surely be one of our largest meetings of the year. You will not want to miss hearing the world renowned author and explorer. Julian Sprung is widely known for his excellent marine aquarium books and top notch presentations. Additionally, please join Julian at Fish 4 U for a book signing (time and date TBA) and don't miss his lecture as we welcome back one of our favorite visitors! |
| Thursday, May 4th 2006 at 7:00 PM |
Coral Cutting Seminar
Not only will we be offering frags and hands on demonstrations of coral propagation, there will also be some surprise items to add to your aquarium! This meeting is a club fundraiser and a great chance to share coral propagation techniques. This is sure to be a popular meeting for seasoned hobbyists and beginners alike. |
| Thursday, April 6 2006 at 7:00 PM |
Randy Reed
We are very pleased to welcome Randy Reed of Reed Mariculture to Utah. Randy is the current CEO of the largest commercial producer of marine micro-algae in the world! We are very excited to hear from an industry expert! This meeting promises to be both informative and fun. |
| Thursday, March 2nd 2006 at 7:00 PM |
Adam Cesnales
Please join us as we welcome coral identification expert Adam Cesnales. Adam is a very active hobbyist from the Pittsburgh Marine Aquarium Society. He spends his time answering questions for websites like WetWebMedia, as well as publishing marine aquarium articles. If you are a coral fan then this meeting is for you! Below is a link to his Soft Coral Dichotomous Key. Dichotomous Key for Soft Corals |
| Thursday, February 2nd 2006 at 7:00 PM |
February’s meeting is all about answers!
Ever wondered what it would take to build your own stand? Want to learn more about auto top-off systems or how to grow green water? Did you get a digital camera for Christmas and just can’t capture those pics like you see on-line? We’ll have the answers to all of these questions and more. Come join us for an interactive night dedicated to the do-it-yourselfer in each of us." |
| Thursday, January 5th 2006 at 7:00 PM |
WMAS Coral Cutting
Start 2006 off right with some new additions to your aquarium! Our first meeting of the year will be a coral fragging party! The WMAS will also be offering a selection of critters to help clean up your aquarium. So, bundle up and join us for a Festival of Frags! Don't forget to bring a cooler to keep your purchases toasty on the ride home. |
| Thursday, November 3rd 2005 at 7:00 PM |
Swap Meet!
Please bring your aquarium supplies, baby fish, coral frags and whatever else you want to sell and trade. This is an evening for club members and guests to get together and trade or sell items they have to get more stuff. |
| Saturday, October 8th |
Reef Tour 2005
The Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society (WMAS) is pleased to present the 10th Annual Reef Tour! Please join us in visiting some houses, where you will see amazing and beautiful REEF AQUARIUMS! This event is a parade of homes style tour, where you can go at your leisure and visit many houses along the Wasatch Front. You will have a unique opportunity to see what types of exotic animals people are keeping, and how they set up their aquariums. |
| Thursday, October 6th 2005 at 7:00 PM |
Scott Michael
World renowned author and lecturer Scott Michael will be our guest of honor on this night. Scott is a leading author on marine fishes. He has worked with The Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Tropical Fish Hobbyist and many others. When it comes to aquarium fish Scott is the world's expert. |
| Thursday, September 1st 2005 at 7:00 PM |
Frag Fest and Coral Propagation Seminar.
We will have lots of frags available, as well as hands on demonstrations. This is a club fundraiser and educational event. Please join us for what will surely be a very big meeting. |
| Thursday, August 4th 2005 at 7:00 PM |
Water Motion
Bruce Ewald with the help of Jon Finch will be presenting a presentation of water motion. Please join us for a presentation on something that every hobbyist should know more about! |
| Friday, July 15th 2005 at 7:00 PM |
Barry Neigut
Join us for a special lecture night. We are pleased to have Barry Neigut the owner of Clams Direct visiting with us. Barry is popular aquarium club speaker and he travels the country advising people on clam care and culture. We welcome all of you to come learn more about these beautiful and amazing animals. |
| Thursday, June 2nd 2005 at 7:00 PM |
Walt Smith
This is a very special night for the WMAS. It is with great pleasure that we present WALT SMITH as our guest speaker. As the owner of several facilities through out the South Pacific, Walt is the largest supplier of corals and fish to the aquarium trade. He is a true pioneer in aquaculture and his efforts to protect coral reefs are unparalleled. This meeting will be free to club members, and a $5 donation is asked per family for the general public. Please join us as Walt delivers a truly insiders perspective to the marine aquaria trade. |
| Thursday, May 5th 2005 at 7:00 PM |
Adam Blundell
Adam Blundell will be giving a presentation on Macro Algae in the reef aquarium. This will be an overview of the algae identification, biology, and uses to the hobbyist. Jake Pehrson
Jake Pehrson will be providing an in-depth look into reef aquarium filtration. Jake will compare filtration methods and explain the principles behind common filtration techniques. |
| Saturday, May 7th 2005 |
Membership Appreciation Barbecue
This is a yearly event where all paid members are encouraged to bring their families out for a barbecue and plenty of games. More details to come later, but for now just go write "Fish Friends Barbecue" on your calendar. |
| Thursday, April 7th 2005 |
Coral Propagation Seminar
Hands on demonstrations and a great opportunity to learn all about coral propagation. Learn how and try it out with our corals so that you can be ready to go back home and grow your own. The presentations will take place following the clubs Frag Fest Fundraiser. |
| Thursday, March 3rd 2005 |
Special Guest Speaker Anthony Calfo - Aquarium Corals
How do you keep them, grow them, and propagate them? Learn from the world's leading authority as he visits our club. |
| Thursday, February 3rd 2005 |
Aquarium Photography
Join us as we welcome a guest presenter for this night. Local professional photographer Conrad Prusse will be visiting our club and talking about how you can take great aquarium photos. If you have specific questions, feel free to bring your own camera. Otherwise sit back and enjoy the wonderful slide show of amazing aquarium photographs. Click Here to see some pictures of this meeting |
| June 17, 2004 | Dr. Tim Hovanec, Chief Science Officer of Marineland and editor of SeaScope magazine |
| June 19, 2004 | Annual Members Only BBQ |
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If you have pictures or information about a past meeting or event please send them to Jake Pehrson at info@coralplanet.com
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