WAMAS Summer 2015 Frag Fest - July 12 - Mike Paletta on the Modern Era of Reefkeeping

Origami · June 20, 2015

There will be a MEMBERS ONLY summer meeting SUNDAY, July 12, 2015, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

* You can join WAMAS at the door for $20.00 individual; $35.00 family = 1 year of membership, access to member area of forum + free frags at this meeting.

2:00 PM Doors open to WAMAS members (only)

2:50 PM Club business

3:00 PM Speaker Mike Paletta

4:00 PM Raffle

4:30 PM Frag Giveaway

5:30-6:00 PM Cleanup

Location will be:

Charles Wesley United Methodist Church's all purpose room

6817 Dean, Dr

McLean, VA 22101

Special Guest: Mike Paletta on "The Modern Era of Reefkeeping"

The successful and widespread keeping of fish and corals, "reefkeeping" is now entering it's fourth decade. At MACNA last year, I discussed the early years of the hobby and the people and breakthroughs that have enabled us to be so successful today. In my talk today, I hope to discuss the "modern era" of reefkeeping. While the improvements and breakthroughs in the modern era have been more incremental than in the past, nevertheless they have enabled us to keep many fish and corals that were thought to be impossible to keep even a short time ago.

Exhibitors at the meeting selling corals & clams:

Dr. Mac's Pacific East Aquaculture

Exotic Reef Creations

Supreme Reefs

Primary coral donations from:Reef Escape

Other raffle donations from:

Premium Aquatics - Gift Certificates

Air, Water & Ice - Typhoon Extreme RO/DI unit

* Coral donations will also be taken, If you have corals for fragging, please contact Chip (Flowerseller) to make arrangements.

* If you can bring 5 - 15 g's of saltwater that would be helpful as well. [We will start a post so we can get idea on how much is coming]

NOTE: Vendor space is limited. Please contact Chip (Flowerseller here on the forum) to reserve your space.

Introducing the speaker, Michael Paletta

Biography: Michael Paletta has been keeping marine tanks since 1980 and reef tanks since 1985. During the past 30 years he has written over 2000 articles on marine fish and invertebrates in both the US and Europe. His first book “The Modern Marine Aquarium” is an attempt to simplify marine fish keeping for the beginning hobbyist while at the same time incorporating advances that have been made due to reef keeping. His second book “Ultimate Marine Aquariums” illustrates how far the hobby has come in the past 15 years. In this book are examples of just about every type of reef tank using different methodologies and technology. Michael has enjoyed speaking at over 150 marine societies and national conferences in North America, Canada, South America and Europe. Michael has appeared on both local and national radio shows to discuss the hobby and to help new hobbyists become successful. Currently Michael has 300, 90. 75, 40 and 26- gallon reef tanks of various types set up in his home. He has helped in the set up of over 200 tanks throughout the U.S, including several tanks over 4,000 gallons in capacity. Michael is also currently writing a weekly blog on ReefBuilders and has done over 20 videos for American Reef. Michael also acted as a consultant with the National Aquarium in Baltimore and the Pittsburgh Zoo Aquarium. Michael has B.S. from Dickinson College and a Master’s degree from Yale University. Michael has also been a technical consultant for several equipment manufacturers and online companies. Michael is currently employed in sales in the biotechnology field.

Special thanks to theses sponsors. Please support them & say thanks next time you shop with them. You can find their website address by visiting their forum or the sponsor page on the WAMAS website.

WAMAS Premium Sponsors

- Air, Water & Ice

- Avast Marine

- Blue Ribbon Koi

- Dr. Mac's Pacific East Aquaculture

- Exotic Reef Creations

- Pimped Out Aquariums

- Reef eScape

- SaltwaterAquarium.com

WAMAS Sponsors

- Artfully Acrylic & Incredible Corals

- Charm City Corals