with my deepest sympthay

GARF Director and Industry Pioneer LeRoy Headlee Passes Away

By: Brandon Klaus





It is with a sad heart that we report today the passing of aquarium industry icon and Geothermal Aquaculture Research Foundation (GARF) founder, Leroy Headlee. For all of those aquarium hobbyists who have been at it for a while, you know exactly the kind of impact this one individual had on the industry. He basically wrote the book on coral fragging and aquarium DIY, and started doing all of this with great success well over 20 years ago. He taught us how to use razorblades and super glue to make new frags, how to build aquariums out of plywood, and how to properly care for those delicate creatures in our glass boxes. Heck, he was even aquaculturing live rock as far back as 1995. LeRoy’s advice and knowledge of marine ornamentals expanded the hobby in ways you couldn’t even begin to comprehend, and he probably single handedly saved thousands of reef keepers from disaster.


Leroy, you will truly be missed in this hobby, and our condolences go out to your friends and loved ones.

 

talked to sally jo's sister today they are not taking orders for another week at least. i had just sent leroy pictures of my diy hybrid 419 gallon reef i built with garfs diy plans the week before. please have prayers for their family.