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February 26th, 2011, 8AM - 6 PM

Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
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REGISTER ONLINE SOON! Only $20 until October 31th and then $40 until Saturday, February 26th!

***IF YOU PAY ONLINE, TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR, NOT MAILED***

 
Everyone is encouraged to attend Next Wave 2011! — Think of this conference as going to Reef Keeping College for a day. Four speakers are being flown in to instruct attendees on successful saltwater care. After each presentation, which will be in the form of slides, PowerPoint, or video, attendees can ask questions from the speakers about the subject being discussed. Don’t miss your chance to gain knowledge that will last you a lifetime!

Speakers

J. Charles Delbeek
Senior Aquatic Biologist - California Academy of Sciences’ Steinhart Aquarium - click here for bio

James Fatherree
Author - Giant Clams in the Sea and the Aquarium - click here for bio

Gerald Heslinga
Founder/Owner of Indo-Pacific Sea Farms - click here for bio

Matt Pedersen
Currently resides in Duluth, MN, and has been a marine aquarist for 23 years, and an aquarist for 28 years. Matt’s current area of interest is marine fish breeding. He has currently spawned 17 species of marine fish, successfully raising six of them including one worldwide first (the Harlequin Filefish, Oxymonacanthus longirostris). Matt Pedersen is credited with starting MOFIB (Marine Ornamental Fish & Invertebrate Breeder’s Association) and writing for multiple publications including Coral, Koralle, Practical Fishkeeping and Reef Hobbyist Magazine. Matt was awarded “Aquarist of the Year” honors by both IMAC West and MASNA in 2009 in recognition of his accomplishments and contributions to the marine aquarium hobby.

Schedule

8:00am Doors open for sign-in
9:00am - 10:15am
15 min. break
10:30am - 11:45pm
2 hr. lunch break
1:45pm - 3:00pm
15 min. break
3:15pm - 4:30pm
4:35pm Raffle
Clean-up & out by 6:00pm

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Raffle tickets will be priced at $1 each, or 25 tickets for $20.