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Offline aquavista99

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September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« on: August 08, 2009, 14:24:44 »
September 2009 Ohio Reef Meeting:

Location:   Tim's basement (aquavista99) in the Centerville/Springboro area. Please PM me for directions.
Date:        Saturday, September 19th
Time:        5 pm


Pizza and soda provided. Feel free to bring a side dish to share with others, chips  or your favorite adult beverage as well

If you have questions about SPS corals, calcium reactors, metal halide lighting, recirculating skimmers, growing mangroves or setting up a QT system for corals, you may want to attend this meeting. Hope to see everyone soon!

RSVP requested.
« Last Edit: September 08, 2009, 18:25:19 by verper »

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2009, 15:52:25 »
thats my next step, mangroves in the refugium

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2009, 21:26:41 »
I will be there.

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2009, 12:02:24 »
Count me in!
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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2009, 12:24:11 »
Count me in.

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2009, 12:27:32 »
i plan to come

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2009, 12:48:18 »
count me in  ;D
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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2009, 22:15:31 »
thats my next step, mangroves in the refugium


Growing mangroves in the home aquarium will be a topic of interest for the September Ohio Reef meeting. I attached an updated picture of my mangrove refugium below.



Wild red mangrove pods I photographed on a beach in Florida in June of 2009


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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2009, 08:24:32 »
Tim, I don't see any reason for us not to be there!  So, count us for two!  Oh, and I want to take a better look at your substrate (the coral skeletons.)  After going diving...it really got me rethinking a lot of my reef tank (and the substrate is one.)

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2009, 18:49:20 »
Count me in. 

Ps...Loving Florida right now. ;D

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2009, 20:00:59 »
Count me in. 

Ps...Loving Florida right now. ;D

Just rub it in, Lonnie.  Enjoy the rest of your vacation in the sun & surf!

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2009, 20:11:19 »
So, count us for two!  Oh, and I want to take a better look at your substrate (the coral skeletons.)  After going diving...it really got me rethinking a lot of my reef tank (and the substrate is one.)

I was the same way. My new reef design was based off of what I observed on wild reefs and not what you typically see in aquarium magazines or online. Can't wait to see your reef pictures from Curacao! Did you get to snorkel or dive the famous Mushroom Forest?

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2009, 20:30:09 »
Count me in...

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2009, 21:34:35 »
Udjustin and I will be there.

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2009, 13:52:15 »
Hey Tim... I will try and make it.  It'll be nice to just look at the tank, and not have to carry it.  :)  Keep us posted should anything change. 
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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #15 on: August 19, 2009, 16:51:21 »
It'll be nice to just look at the tank, and not have to carry it.  :) 

That's why I haven't committed just yet.  Might turn into another tank moving party.   :laugh:  :laugh:

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2009, 23:37:20 »
I think we might be able to make that one. We have been busy all summer and unable to make the others. Hope nothing changes, but as of right now count us for 2.

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2009, 01:04:11 »
That's why I haven't committed just yet.  Might turn into another tank moving party.   :laugh:  :laugh:

It looks like the September Ohio Reef meeting will have a nice turnout, which is great because my new tank will be delivered on 9/19/09 and I will need help moving it during the party.



Just kidding!!!!  The new tank photographed  above is not mine, I promise :laugh:

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2009, 01:08:08 »
It'll be nice to just look at the tank, and not have to carry it.  :)   

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #19 on: September 13, 2009, 13:33:29 »
For the first time ever, it would seem my schedule is open. Count me in ^^

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #20 on: September 13, 2009, 13:59:11 »
I was the same way. My new reef design was based off of what I observed on wild reefs and not what you typically see in aquarium magazines or online. Can't wait to see your reef pictures from Curacao! Did you get to snorkel or dive the famous Mushroom Forest?

We had to fight to get a trip to Mushroom Forest, but we did make it out there to scuba.  It was amazing, although we were told by the locals that it wasn't the best place on the island to dive.  Unfortunately, there were hydroids EVERYWHERE in the water...and I got stung up pretty bad (we were only given shorties to dive in). 

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #21 on: September 13, 2009, 14:50:42 »
I will PM everyone who RSVP'd with my address for directions. It is highly recommended you bring a camping chair with you if you prefer to sit during the meeting because seating will be limited in my basement.

Pizza and soda will be provided. Feel free to bring snacks or chips to share with others. We are expecting a good turnout, so any help with snacks or chips will be appreciated. You can bring your own adult beverages as well.

If you are interested in purchasing my Strombus Grazers snails (Strombus maculatus) from Hawaii at the meeting, please give me at least 24 hrs advance notice to collect them. These reef safe snails stay small (never exceed 1/2 inch in length) and are the miniature Hawaiian relatives of the famous Queen Conch from the Caribbean. Price is 20 for $10 or 50 for $20.

I will also have a limited number of sps frags available for sale at the meeting, including frags from the all the corals listed below (prices vary from as low as $5 to $30...most $10 to $20 range). The proceeds from these frags will end up paying for your pizza ;)







 




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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #22 on: September 13, 2009, 16:24:28 »
i actually have that saturday off... for her birthday party. you dont htink she'll mind if i sneak away for a bit do ya?

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #23 on: September 13, 2009, 18:40:50 »
As of right now, I am free.  I'll be attending.

Thanks.

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #24 on: September 13, 2009, 23:56:26 »
Update: I sent pm's with my address for mapquest to everyone who has RSVP'd to date for the September Ohio Reef meeting.

This meeting will also combine the August & September drawings for sponsor Gift Certificates so more members will have a chance to win!!!!!!

To date, JD offered to bring a pasta side dish and chips. Pizza and soda will be provided. Please feel free to bring a side dish or chips to share with others as well. A rather large turnout for this meeting is expected so snack donations will be appreciated!

If you attend this meeting, you will also see my SPS QT system in action. Thanks to pontiac2002gt , I now have a LE Tub's Pink Jade Acro and a Pokerstar monti in my SPS QT tank that Phil picked up for me on Saturday from the CORA swap.

Again, if you want to sit down during the meeting, please bring your own camping chair, if available. Seating will be limited for the meeting, sorry!

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #25 on: September 14, 2009, 14:12:33 »

To date, JD offered to bring a pasta side dish and chips. Pizza and soda will be provided. Please feel free to bring a side dish or chips to share with others as well. A rather large turnout for this meeting is expected so snack donations will be appreciated!


jeremyt + 1 offered to bring some chips & dip!!!  ;) 

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #26 on: September 18, 2009, 23:56:42 »
Bump!

We'll be there but only for a few minutes now (we have a scheduling conflict...arrrgh). 

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #27 on: September 19, 2009, 00:23:54 »
I'll be there! Bringing pasta salad and crab dip. Just don't let the hermits see it.  :laugh:
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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #28 on: September 19, 2009, 13:04:01 »
Wish I could make this one, but have other commitments today.
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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #29 on: September 19, 2009, 14:04:16 »
Anyone know if 741 is open at Austin Pike?  I heard on the radio yesterday that "it was closed in both directions" at that intersection.  Not sure if they mean only Austin Pike or both Austin and 741.

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #30 on: September 19, 2009, 14:16:36 »
i went through goin from centerville to springboro, it was down to one lane , but i got through

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #31 on: September 19, 2009, 14:28:00 »
Austin Pike is closed for about a month.  741 should remain open.

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #32 on: September 19, 2009, 22:19:53 »
Tim, thanks for a great meeting. Your is system superb and your hospitality second to none. I was great to see everyone again, looking forward to seeing every next month a Lonnie's!
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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #33 on: September 19, 2009, 23:03:06 »
It was a honor hosting such a wonderful group of reef hobbyists this evening.  We appreciate everyone who attended. Happy reefing to all!!!


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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #34 on: September 20, 2009, 01:18:37 »
Tim,
Thanks for the great meeting. We had a really great time. See you next month.

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #35 on: September 20, 2009, 08:41:52 »
Tim, thank you very much for hosting.  Your tank & setup were beautiful.  Sorry we couldn't stay long.

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #36 on: September 20, 2009, 10:52:41 »
Thanks Tim!  Great time as always and I can't wait for that tank to mature into a Tank Of The Month.  Thanks to all the Ohio Reef and CincyReef members that attended.

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #37 on: September 21, 2009, 20:29:25 »
Tim, thank you very much for hosting.  Your tank & setup were beautiful.  Sorry we couldn't stay long.

Thank you very much for the nice compliment, Nikki! If I could change anything about the meeting, I would have purchased name tags for everyone.

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #38 on: September 21, 2009, 20:50:43 »
Thanks Tim!  Great time as always and I can't wait for that tank to mature into a Tank Of The Month.  Thanks to all the Ohio Reef and CincyReef members that attended.

We always enjoy your company, Verper!  So which did you prefer more, moving my tank or just looking at my reef filled with colorful SPS and reef fish? I remember when Chris Ward's (cward) reef aquarium was selected as the Tank of The Month back in 2006. It sure would be nice to see another reef aquarium from Ohio receive such an honor.  We really appreciate all the Ohio Reef and CincyReef members who attended as well. 

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Re: September 19, 2009 Ohio Reef meeting
« Reply #39 on: September 30, 2009, 23:44:11 »
Tim,
Thanks for the great meeting. We had a really great time. See you next month.


Thanks for joining us, Scott. And a special thanks again for making me a glass cover for my overflow box. I really like it!


 

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