Saturday Zilla meeting updates!!

[McBeck]

Just a quick reminder - our meeting this Saturday is a potluck so feel free to bring a covered dish, dessert, or other edible goodies.

We also wanted to post a note from our host, Kevin Carpenter:

Did a quick status check on the refugia and noticed a lot of growth over the last couple of weeks. I should be able to provide free macro-algae starters for anyone wanting some. I know I have at least 4-5 varieties in there, but folks will be on their own to find and pick reasonable starter quantities.

I also have a couple of buckets and a barrel of fine (mostly southdown) sand that I removed from the refugia and never reinstalled after the last rebuild. Folks are welcome to as much of that as they desire. Its not "brand new pretty white" anymore, but its in good shape.

For both, its "Bring your own container!"

What could be better than a potluck BBQ, a 5000 gallon reef tank, and a chance to hang with all your reefing pals? Can't wait to see you all on Saturday!

628 Knollshire Way, O' Fallon, MO 63366, starting at 10 am.

 

[Dert42]

i want to stop by to visit for a bit, but i didn't RSVP, but i'm not planning on eating.. can i just swing by?

 

[McBeck]

Yes, definitely!! This is an open an invitation to anyone who would like to check out SEASL and Zilla.

Looking forward to meeting you!

 

[hagfish]

Any idea how long this might last? Is it OK to arrive late?

 

[DARKSILENTTYPE]

IS there a web site for zilla ( Kevin Carpenter) ?


DST

 

[McBeck]

It will go until noon or 1ish and there is no problem with a late arrival.

Kevin's website is http://www.seaplace.org/gallery/v/Zilla-III

 

[Ocicat]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7108855#post7108855 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dert42
i want to stop by to visit for a bit, but i didn't RSVP, but i'm not planning on eating..

Ditto.

 

[DrBDC]

Same here. Interested in the elections and some chit chat. If you haven't seen zilla its pretty cool and a must see at least once. Don't forget to check out the back work area.

 

[KevinC]

Added Brats to the normal hamburger and dogs menu. You have to love CostCo! <smile>

Although RSVPs were greatly appreciated, there will be plenty of food, so please feel free to come and eat even if RSVPing got overlooked.

Also, the sand mentioned below is bulk. I overdid it the first time in my refugia, so this is what was scooped out as extra a year or so ago. I would expect it is nicely dried by now.

Kevin

 

[Ocicat]

Thanks for the chance to see that amazing tank, Kevin! So when are you adding the dolphin? ;-)

It was also great to finally meet a bunch of RCers in person!

Kelly/Ocicat

 

[Kathy55g]

Kevin, your tank gets better looking every year! Congratulations on your recent marriage. Best wishes all around.
Kathy

 

[DrBDC]

Congratulations on getting married! I missed that tidbit. Thanks for having everyone out to your house I know it takes a lot of prep work to bring large numbers of people into your home.

A stingray would look pretty cool in there!

 

[Saltgills]

Kevin,
Thanks a ton for another fun Zilla visit!

JRC

 

[joebuckmaster]

Kevin, thanks for the visit. This was my first meeting,I joined and now I can put faces with names.
Thanks again.

Joe

 

[marino420td]

Ok, now you have had time to post pics of this monster. Who brought their camera's? Stop holding out on us.

 

[DrBDC]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7141653#post7141653 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by joebuckmaster
I joined and now I can put faces with names.

Don't count on it. I've been trying for 2 years and I've only got a dozen or so committed to memory. I recognize the faces at the meetings, the names on RC, and maybe the real names but putting it all together is another story. Maybe going out on Friday nights has something to do with my mental sharpness come Sat. morning though.

 

[adamprice271]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7142601#post7142601 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DrBDC
Maybe going out on Friday nights has something to do with my mental sharpness come Sat. morning though.

Apparently, this has caught up to me at the ripe age of 20. I went out (like an idiot) on Friday night and woke up bright and early Saturday at 1pm. Oh well, you full-timers know how it is to want to sleep in...Now I just kind of wish I didn't.

Adam

Oh, please bring on the pics.

 

[Mykayel]

I posted some of mine on this thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=821086

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7141775#post7141775 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by marino420td
Ok, now you have had time to post pics of this monster. Who brought their camera's? Stop holding out on us.

 

[McBeck]

Here are a few shots:

Kevin Carpenter (Owner/Creator of Zilla) and the sand filter:

The Refugium, which is larger than most display tanks. You can see Zilla's skimmer in the top right corner of the pic:

A view showing the lighting arrangement. The two reflectors on the right each hold a 1000 watt bulb. The six on the left are 400 watts each.

A front view:

Another front view: