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Like many of us I had fish tanks at a very early age. I transitioned to Marine tanks in ~ 1982. Compared to today it was a primitive way for sure, but we did it. Dead corals bleached every few weeks for our fish only tanks run by under gravel filters with crushed coral bottoms. Only info to learn from was LFS’s and paper and ink. I used to wait for my magazine’s every month and read all books I could get me hands on. I attended all yearly shows FMAS had in the Miami Museum of Science. As my kids got older I took a hiatus from ~2000-2005 and came back to a whole new world. The Internet forums, on line magazines, SPS, LPS. What a change!!! I decided to get more involved with FMAS and my hobby world has changed. I’ve met many good people in this club and now consider many as family.
Current tank: 200 G mixed tank, but many SPS for sure.

Current set up: 125 gal mixed reef system
Years of experience: 10

Comments: I started my first reef tank (a 29 gallon tank with LPS) in college in 2005, and have moved it with me everywhere I went, until my husband and I finally upgraded. The 125gal is still pretty new, but it’s coming along, one system at a time.

President Emeritus 2017-2018
Current set up: 240gal mixed reef system
Years of experience: 20+
Comments: I love the chemistry and biology that is involved with this hobby.
I really enjoy working with the school and students to promote this great hobby to our future generations!