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May 08, 2020
I too was a part of Bob Fenner’s Wet Web Media crew at one time and words are at a loss. He was solely the reason my writing skills improved. If grammar was not correct in my replies, he would let me know about it. He also guided me on how to get some articles published that I had wrote. Fortunately, two of them were bought and published thanks to Bob.
His generosity could fill a public aquarium and fortunately I had the opportunity to meet him once at a Detroit Conference/show. He is definitely one of a kind and will never be replaced. I hope his Wet Web Media lives on but without him manning the wheel, it just won’t be the same.
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May 08, 2020
I am very shocked to hear this. I met Bob briefly at a conference years ago. He was friendly and approachable, and his humanity and intelligence shone through. Several of his top notch books have been great learning tools for me. I know he will be missed.
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May 08, 2020
Bob was a friend from the moment I met him some 30 years ago. Always making everyone in the room laugh as well as teaching us all whatever he could. Aquarium conferences will never be the same without him. We frequently discussed fish, coral and photography but more often we would talk about great music. I will always appreciate all of the help and advice he lent. Never a preacher of info but always a great sounding board. I’m crushed to hear he’s left us. Rock in peace brother.
Carl – SDC-
May 12, 2020
Carlito that was exactly who Bob was, always receptive and friendly to everyone he met you could never meet a more REAL person who was never full of himself, I feel so LUCKY to have had him in my life and to have experienced his Knowledge, HUMOR, Humanity and Tommy Burger with him.. ( just every once in a while ). Reef In Paradise My Brother !!!!!
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May 09, 2020
Yep, befriended me the moment I bumped into him at first MACNA…great guy, original and hard to replace. Rock on Bob!
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May 11, 2020
Sorry to heat of Mr. Fenner’s passing.
I have kept marine life since 1970 and have a signed copy of Straughan’s Saltwater Aquarium in the Home.
Right next to it are both editions of The Conscientious Marine Aquarist.
Although I am nostalgic of the first Robert’s work, the second Robert blazed a trail of relevant and intelligent information that guided us all to become better stewards of the lives which we chose to entrust ourselves.
Thanks Bob Fenner.-
May 11, 2020
Bob Fenner was a pioneer of everything great about this hobby! I’d always considered him the most interesting speaker on the speaker circuits of any marine convention! He didn’t have to demand your attention! You couldn’t avoid giving it to him once he started a conversation!
In addition, Bob was a great personal friend who will truly be missed! If you are in this hobby and you weren’t fortunate to meet Bob personally, just stick around the hobby for a moment and many things that are Bob Fenner will eventually tear themselves!
Rest In Peace, my dear Friend!
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May 13, 2020
I will never forget the day we spent visiting stores in Southern California and the countless unforgettable stories that i remember all to well. It was a day i will remember forever. To know you Bob was to love your love for life and friends. I will miss you!!
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May 19, 2020
I just learned today about the news of Mr. Fenner’s passing away. May he rest in peace. I never had the pleasure of meeting him personally but have been priviledged to receive so many replies from him over many years of asking questions at the WWM website. I cherish my copy of TCMA, one of the best books on marine aqua hobby I have read. The world of fish keeping will miss him yearly.
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July 19, 2020
I just learned of Bob’s passing. I first met Bob when he taught a class on aquatic life management. A few years later I worked for his company Aquatic Life Management. He was a truly nice guy and genius about any aquatic life related.