I found MAAST through the internet and lurked for a couple of years before I joined. I finally joined when I needed LR and skimmers for some new tanks I was setting up. Nobody knew me back then and I remember buying a skimmer from a MAAST member (I think it was Rob) and the lengthy explained I received on how skimmers work. It made me laugh because I already had several skimmers and didn't have the heart to tell him that I knew how to use them. I was so impressed with his knowledge and his willingness to share I decided to become more active in MAAST.