August 2011 Tank Tour Pictures

[DrHarryLopez]

The morning of the tour was sunny but humid. The Breakfast spread
was had bagels, cream cheese juice and coffee. We all chatted as we waited for the bus.....

The bus was scheduled to be a 35 person party bus but we wound up getting a 45 person bus!!! This thing was amazing!!

 

[DrHarryLopez]

First reef up..., JCS
(Thank you Staaan, who created our tank tour brochure)

As soon as he opened up his door, Bang! the Reef makes its presence..

The host describes his reef theory...

Filtration (skimmerless)

 

[DrHarryLopez]

JCS' auto top off,

Off to the next stop, everyone back to the party bus....

Heavy reefing discussions, laughs, chips and soda. The bus also provided us with Water, cups, and ice.

BTW, the poles are for holding just in case the bus has sudden jerks..

 

[jarrett shark]

Wow great pics harry

 

[jcs11236]

love the pics! MORE More!!

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Next stop Edwin's (el pescao) Reef

Built-in reef. Technical marvel of ingenuity and compactness with clean inner as well as outer construction....

Our Host describing the inner workings...

Even under the kitchen sink! Amazing!!

Everyone needs to step up their game!!

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Edwin's latest plans on his next project, an LED design

This tank is viewable from both the front and back...

The side has an exhaust with two fans..

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Video time!!
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[DrHarryLopez]

Next stop JBanks' amazing Coral reef..

Everyone ooo'd and ahhh'd over the amazing polyp extension which was easily 1/2" long on all his corals!

 

[cullyisgully]

Yea more pic more people post the pic they have.....:bounce1:

 

[El_pescao]

Had a very good time today.

JCS's tank was very nice and very well kept. crystal clear water. You can tell he knows how to keep that tank.
JBANK's was amazing. That is the goal that we all try to achieve. You have to see it to believe it.

And as for me it was a pleasure to show my tank. And I truly appreciate all the compliments and the suggestions to make the tank look better.
Pictures and specially the video came out really nice.
Thanks guys.

 

[jcs11236]

i had the best time today!
i would like to thank everyone who came over to check out my lil tank. I appreciate all the compliments.
EL pesco tank was amazing!. we really all need to step our game up after seeing that set up
JBanks tank blew my mind away! after seeing these two tanks i am totally getting the upgrade itch. lol
Thanks to Dr Harry,Jarret, Noel and BigLA for settin up this fun day

 

[DrHarryLopez]

I want to thank Julio, Edwin, Jonathan, and all the officers who help to make this tour a great success. Thank you! thank you! thank you!

I had the time of my life with good friends.

 

[rkaragozler]

First off, Thank you to NY Reef Club, and it's officers for making this an event to remember, not just for me but also my daughter. Second Thank you to Julio, Edwin, Jonathan, for opening their doors, and sharing their knowledge for the reefing hobby. I learned some new things today that I would like to build for my system.

 

[Ninja1]

Thanks NYRC- what a ridiculously awesome day! My friends were ****ed that I was on a party bus in the afternoon without them- AHHAH!!! Big ups to the gentlemen that opened up their homes and shared their awesome tanks.

If it werent for Jarrett, I wouldnt have been able to come- so thank you dude!

Just some of the stuff I learned:
1) Dont let your livestock die in transport by adding ice to a cooler- LOLOL!!!!!!!
...No but really, it was a great opportunity to learn stuff from all of you!

 

[Ninja1]

Snuck into Doc Harry's office and saw his awesome tank. AND yes, he's a REAL doc (awesome)!

I want a powder blue!!!!

I posted the other pics in the other thread AND another place, of yes you guessed it- on MR!!!

 

[jbanks]

Hey Guys, first off, I'd like to thank you all for selecting my tank for a visit and for all the wonderful comments. It can be a lonely hobby when most of your friends look at you like you have two heads when you start talking about this stuff.. Spending the day with you all was fantastic and I learned a lot along the way. JCS & El_Pescao, your tanks were absolutely beautiful and you can tell that you guys really love the hobby!
Dr. Lopez and officers, thank you all for the opportunity to not only show my tank, but to meet some really wonderful people. I think the highlight of my day, was when we were coming back from getting the pizza and rkaragozler's daughter grabbed my hand as we walked across the street back to the bus. That melted my heart! So please tell your daughter that I said, "thank you" for keeping me safe Till the next time guys!

 

[Ninja1]

J, it was really nice meeting you. You have so much going on in your tank and the fact that you are on top of every detail is impressive. I get overwhelmed with the 6 frags and 1 fish in my 80g- lol.

 

[jbanks]

Same here buddy! Trust me, it gets easier over time.. Just keep on top of your maintenance and it will become second nature after a while.

 

[OzoneParkGuy]

Glad we have a great group of photographers with us!! Hehee... awesome job guys!!

Julio, Edwin & Jonathan... TY kindly for opening your doors to us and allowing us the privelage of viewing your beautiful tanks. Great job!!

To ALL our members... THANK YOU!!