May Mtg
- Thread starter EvilMel
- Start date
Fishboy42
Premium Member
Sounds great Art, looking forward to this one (still contemplating what to bring food-wise).
Sounds good! (that's how I like them too) Funny about the potato salad, no pressure or anything
Mel, the Q-water downstairs and in the student labs tests 0 TDS on the meters from the group buy, so I think it's probably ok to use for making standard solutions.
No volunteers for the fish discussion? What if we made it a group effort? I think Larry's point is interesting. Maybe the brave soul(s) who take(s) this on could bring that up as part of the discussion: the many fish that have a purpose or "job" in our reeftanks (other than swimming around and looking pretty!).
I'd be willing to help out on a later club meeting discussion about quarantine/acclimation and fish diseases too if anyone would be interested. Unfortunately or fortunately, I've had experiences with many of them
-Matt
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7312505#post7312505 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Spiffman257
How about brownies? Just no nuts, but extra chocolate.
Sounds good! (that's how I like them too) Funny about the potato salad, no pressure or anything
Mel, the Q-water downstairs and in the student labs tests 0 TDS on the meters from the group buy, so I think it's probably ok to use for making standard solutions.
No volunteers for the fish discussion? What if we made it a group effort? I think Larry's point is interesting. Maybe the brave soul(s) who take(s) this on could bring that up as part of the discussion: the many fish that have a purpose or "job" in our reeftanks (other than swimming around and looking pretty!).
I'd be willing to help out on a later club meeting discussion about quarantine/acclimation and fish diseases too if anyone would be interested. Unfortunately or fortunately, I've had experiences with many of them
-Matt
EvilMel
is a serious goby fanatic
Ok great Matt...I will run down there and get some of Steve's water.
So then everyone should definitely bring their TDS meters!
Let me think a bit about how to handle this topic. I thought that a lot of us could definitely contribute to the discussion. That's why I was just thinking of having someone lead the discussion rather than giving a whole presentation. I'll figure it out and get back to you guys (got Brent's parents in town right now, til Tuesday).
So then everyone should definitely bring their TDS meters!
Let me think a bit about how to handle this topic. I thought that a lot of us could definitely contribute to the discussion. That's why I was just thinking of having someone lead the discussion rather than giving a whole presentation. I'll figure it out and get back to you guys (got Brent's parents in town right now, til Tuesday).
imsqueak
Premium Member
I'd be willing to do some research and talk a bit about some of the common tangs. If we can get a few more people to take an hour or so of their time to research and give maybe a 5 min presentation I'm sure we can run through a couple of the more common aquarium fish and we can have others give their experience to add to the open discussions. I suspect this format will lead to a longer than normal topic discussion so we may want to consider that and try to divide all speakers/input so it doesn't run too long (maybe an hour or so).
Matt wouldn't even need to do research to talk about clowns... but everyone loves clowns so I hope he'll cover them. Other suggestions:
Shrimp
blennies
butterflies
basslets
damsels
dottybacks
cardinals
gobies
inverts
hawkfish
wrasses
Obviously, we couldn't cover all of these so maybe we can discuss whichever ones you are willing to discuss and if need be, we can carry it over to the next meeting.
Matt wouldn't even need to do research to talk about clowns... but everyone loves clowns so I hope he'll cover them. Other suggestions:
Shrimp
blennies
butterflies
basslets
damsels
dottybacks
cardinals
gobies
inverts
hawkfish
wrasses
Obviously, we couldn't cover all of these so maybe we can discuss whichever ones you are willing to discuss and if need be, we can carry it over to the next meeting.
EvilMel
is a serious goby fanatic
I could handle gobies and blennies. I could also do some other ones, like mandarins if need be.
Anyone else have a decent amount of experience with any of these groups of fish? Or if you don't...just research it a bit in the mean time and then present to us what you learn! It's a great way to learn new stuff about reef-related things that maybe you normally wouldn't.
Anyone else have a decent amount of experience with any of these groups of fish? Or if you don't...just research it a bit in the mean time and then present to us what you learn! It's a great way to learn new stuff about reef-related things that maybe you normally wouldn't.
cee
New member
How about making this easy and ensuring audience participation? Just go around the room and ask everyone about a fish or two they have in the possession, what they know about the fish from their research, what they most like and dislike about the fish since owning it, etc. Everyone particpates, everyone learns, and more discussions will result from the "introductions".
Dave
Dave
marybeth1975
New member
That sounds like a cool idea. I have a royal gramma I could talk about.
salt newbie01
New member
I have a lawn mower blennie and a rainford gobie I could talk about. I think a lot of you experienced reefers know about them but some of the other newbies might want to know about these guys. Or I could talk about coral banded and/or peppermint shrimp. Just let me know.
marybeth1975
New member
I think those are good fish/shrimp to discuss. I definitely don't know enough about them. I would LOVE to have a trigger and a puffer. Does anyone have those?
I have a rainford gobie!!! He's super fat with so much to eat... lol Ummm, puffer/trigger not a good idea in a reef tank... Great for a FOWLR tank though... I know a few people with puffers that love their personality...
Like Mel, I will not be able to make this meeting... Dang it again... I have to go to GA for business... Oh well... Dang people wanting to give me money is getting in the way of my reefing...
Like Mel, I will not be able to make this meeting... Dang it again... I have to go to GA for business... Oh well... Dang people wanting to give me money is getting in the way of my reefing...
salt newbie01
New member
Art said 2:00
awcurl
Premium Member
Directions to meeting.
From I-40 go North on HWY 162 (Pellissippi Parkway) toward Oak Ridge. We are on Carmichael Rd, which is off Pellissippi Parkway between Lovell Rd and Harden Valley Rd. After passing the Lovell Rd. exit turn left onto Carmichael Rd. If you miss the turn, travel on to Harden Valley Rd and turn around. After turning onto Carmichael Rd, travel approximately one mile to #11020. There will be a white barn with a blue roof on your right. My house is directly across the street from the barn. Itââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s a grey wooden house with a wrap around porch. The numbers are on the mail box (11020). You can Map quest to 11020 Carmichael Rd. for detailed directions from your home.
The meeting will start at 2:00pm. Hope you can make it.
Art Curl
From I-40 go North on HWY 162 (Pellissippi Parkway) toward Oak Ridge. We are on Carmichael Rd, which is off Pellissippi Parkway between Lovell Rd and Harden Valley Rd. After passing the Lovell Rd. exit turn left onto Carmichael Rd. If you miss the turn, travel on to Harden Valley Rd and turn around. After turning onto Carmichael Rd, travel approximately one mile to #11020. There will be a white barn with a blue roof on your right. My house is directly across the street from the barn. Itââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s a grey wooden house with a wrap around porch. The numbers are on the mail box (11020). You can Map quest to 11020 Carmichael Rd. for detailed directions from your home.
The meeting will start at 2:00pm. Hope you can make it.
Art Curl
awcurl
Premium Member
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7305596#post7305596 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by awcurl
Ok everyone I would like to have the meeting at 2:00pm on the 20th. I'm going to grill chicken and a beef brisket so bring whatever you think will go with it. If you have kids, bring them and if they want they can swim while we have the meeting. They can swim in the pool not the tank
