Let's see those MACNA pics!
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fishychick1
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13327595#post13327595 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Emc2
I think I just became a fight fan.
Ladies, you remember him. I almost bumped into him getting off the elevator, stepped back and then . . . . wish I HAD bumped into him. He was the one I was talking about and it was even better in person.
melev
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The highlight of the trip for me was to go to the Georgia Aquarium again. I went last April, and loved every minute.
Seeing the amazing Ocean Voyager tank - it just isn't something you can be blasé about.
This tank holds 6.3 million gallons. It is one football field deep! All the water is filtered every hour. The viewing panel is 65' wide, and I'm guessing somewhere close to 35' tall, 2' thick.
Seeing the amazing Ocean Voyager tank - it just isn't something you can be blasé about.
This tank holds 6.3 million gallons. It is one football field deep! All the water is filtered every hour. The viewing panel is 65' wide, and I'm guessing somewhere close to 35' tall, 2' thick.
melev
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So for some time, I've been concerned about the future of Salifert. I was very surprised to run into Habib at the conference.
It seems all is well, and they are still cranking out test kits as in the past. I was told production has increased to meet demand. And no, he is not dead. lol
You've already seen Drs Foster & Smith's tiered tank, but not too many close ups.
A tiny 1" Chevron tang
Each tier had several Angler fish. Some were more obvious than others.
And other corals and inverts...
Here it is with the lighting. The outer perimeter didn't get enough light if you were to buy this setup as is. It would probably take two fixtures to pull it off.
It seems all is well, and they are still cranking out test kits as in the past. I was told production has increased to meet demand. And no, he is not dead. lol
You've already seen Drs Foster & Smith's tiered tank, but not too many close ups.
A tiny 1" Chevron tang
Each tier had several Angler fish. Some were more obvious than others.
And other corals and inverts...
Here it is with the lighting. The outer perimeter didn't get enough light if you were to buy this setup as is. It would probably take two fixtures to pull it off.
melev
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Here is the new Current rounded tank: Cardiff
It has a self-contained filtration system in the back, including skimmer and a tiny auto top off bottle that would probably last a day out of town. The glass lid on top keeps hands out of it, but I don't think I would run my tank covered like that.
The Acclimate booth showed off a new product. A few people were really impressed with this gizmo. The box could be used to carry home your new fish, drip acclimate it with the included tubing and pinch valve, hang in your tank for other fish to get use to it, use it as a small fish trap. It comes with a hanger to secure it to the wall of the tank.
CPR had a new larvae collector. Those of you wanting to catch some fish fry during late night hours might like this catcher.
A magnet holds it to the wall of the tank
The fry are lured in with a small LED light. A tiny pump draws water into the box and then out the backside (where the pump is). The larvae collect in the large section before the sponge.
I was told that some people still cover up the light so it is dimmer.
It has a self-contained filtration system in the back, including skimmer and a tiny auto top off bottle that would probably last a day out of town. The glass lid on top keeps hands out of it, but I don't think I would run my tank covered like that.
The Acclimate booth showed off a new product. A few people were really impressed with this gizmo. The box could be used to carry home your new fish, drip acclimate it with the included tubing and pinch valve, hang in your tank for other fish to get use to it, use it as a small fish trap. It comes with a hanger to secure it to the wall of the tank.
CPR had a new larvae collector. Those of you wanting to catch some fish fry during late night hours might like this catcher.
A magnet holds it to the wall of the tank
The fry are lured in with a small LED light. A tiny pump draws water into the box and then out the backside (where the pump is). The larvae collect in the large section before the sponge.
I was told that some people still cover up the light so it is dimmer.
So for some time, I've been concerned about the future of Salifert. I was very surprised to run into Habib at the conference.
It seems all is well, and they are still cranking out test kits as in the past. I was told production has increased to meet demand. And no, he is not dead. lol
That's geat to hear!
Any discussion of him coming back to participate in RC?
It seems all is well, and they are still cranking out test kits as in the past. I was told production has increased to meet demand. And no, he is not dead. lol
That's geat to hear!
Any discussion of him coming back to participate in RC?
supersurfer12
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amazing i wish i was there
fishychick1
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Wow, those are awesome shots.
hahnmeister
In Memoriam
I dig that fry collector... I take it that they have been testing it out? I would like to hear if people have tried it... I must have passed over it. Then again, I could prolly whip that together with some 1/8" scrap in no time, put a magnet on the side, and use a little computer led on one of the 12v fan adapters... put a pump on and some filter pad, and there you go... hmm...
I should do that on my buddys' tanks. One has bangii's spawning every once and a while and doesnt know it until he see's 1/2" fry in his overflows and sump... and then leaves them until they vanish. I could give him the box and say 'here, put this on your tank as night...' I could raise baby bangii's then... that would be cool.
I should do that on my buddys' tanks. One has bangii's spawning every once and a while and doesnt know it until he see's 1/2" fry in his overflows and sump... and then leaves them until they vanish. I could give him the box and say 'here, put this on your tank as night...' I could raise baby bangii's then... that would be cool.
melev
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Hahn, you saw all kinds of stuff that I missed. The fry collector was built by CPR due to numerous requests. The only thing I heard is that people were not there to take the fry out as soon as they were collected, assuming they'd be fine the next morning. What the CPR rep suggested was collect the fry, and move them to their new tank. Don't go to bed and assume all will be fine, or you'll end up with a box of dead babies.
reefnewbster
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i love macna
hahnmeister
In Memoriam
Melev, hey, we both got pics of those anglers in the LA tanks that I think most people overlooked. I bet if you go back and look at my pics even, you have to be told that there are TWO anglers in each pic to actually realize they are even there!
I was thinkng that the CPR thing might have some sort of trap though... like the pump flow sucks them in gently, but is enough to keep them from getting out, and maybe has some sort of baffle/grid to keep larger fish from getting in...hmm... maybe something to improve upon.
I was thinkng that the CPR thing might have some sort of trap though... like the pump flow sucks them in gently, but is enough to keep them from getting out, and maybe has some sort of baffle/grid to keep larger fish from getting in...hmm... maybe something to improve upon.
melev
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There is a very small opening on the front, just beneath the light. Inside is the bent acrylic with a narrow 1/8" to 1/4" gap for the flow to draw them out of that initial spot. They are then in the larger area, with the huge sponge floss. This larger area prevents them being sucked against the floss, hopefully. The powerhead behind it pumps water out of the box into the tank again.
There were lots of anglers in that tank. I'd say at least 6. There were three in the Mangrove area, standing like colored leaves.
There were lots of anglers in that tank. I'd say at least 6. There were three in the Mangrove area, standing like colored leaves.
hahnmeister
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I think I counted about 10 all together. At first there were 3 I could see... they were obvious... then other ones started popping up everywhere. I thought it was sooo cool.
How come nobody sets up mantis shrimp displays at these shows? That would be fun... 'feed the mantis for $2'...lol.
How come nobody sets up mantis shrimp displays at these shows? That would be fun... 'feed the mantis for $2'...lol.
