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MARC WEISS by Bob Goemans

I've known Marc Weiss for over ten years. He is an aquatic biologist, and is president of Marc Weiss Companies Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA. He develops, manufactures and markets biological water conditioners, medications and additives for freshwater and marine aquariums, aquaculture and agriculture. He also markets discus fish, both captive bred and wild caught, as well as marine life. He has spent much time finding unique and exceptional discus in the Amazon. In the course of studying, catching and breeding discus, he has introduced several unique discus products as well as new forms of discus to the hobby. His marine endeavors address organisms of both ornamental and pharmaceutical value and the techniques to culture and market them. He has developed unique products and protocols to cultivate invertebrate marine life that has not survived in captivity before and has had success reproducing species of marine life that have previously proved difficult or impossible.
He has lectured on discus and marine aquaria in both the USA and abroad and has been published in several languages in both hobbyist and technical journals. And was one of the founders of the Discus Study Group in the USA and edited its publication, 'DISCUSsions' for several years. During that time he also authored the monthly column "Salt Solutions" for Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine.
Marc was born in New York City in 1948 where there were always fish tanks in the house. His family moved near the sea when he was nine and marine life was soon added to his collection of freshwater fishes, turtles and plants. An avid diver and explorer, he often travels far from his present Ft. Lauderdale, Florida USA home. His aquaculture training was in Asia where he frequently returns to lecture and consult. His first journey to the Amazon basin in 1974 opened his eyes to the biochemical interrelationships of the rain forest and reef environments and formed the basis of his work since then.
I'm extremely happy to say that many advanced aquarists as well as myself think Marc's product line is among the most intelligent on the market. His organic, natural approach to animal health and water quality is to be praised. I've not only used many of his products, as have many others, but understand their connection with the microbial processes in our aquariums. I highly recommend his products and visit his website at www.MarcWeissCo.com

Bob Goemans