MACNA XX!!

[barrierreefcf]

What a blast. Still one more day but I wanted to start our thread where we will share what we did and saw. I have some great pics and HD video including footage of the whale shark exhibit. 6.3 millions gallons...thats a lot!! I'll post stuff as time permits....highlight so far...besides the whale sharks...ORA's Snowflake Clowns. If the one is still available locally I'd jump on it. We are on the waiting list to get some.

 

[barrierreefcf]

Here is a video of Tunze's new Nano Wavebox. It should be out in a few weeks. It makes a great wave motion for such a small box.

 

[barrierreefcf]

Thought of the Mangrove thread when I saw this.

Photo of DT's Reef Pure Line

Tunze's Lineup including the Stream 2's and a better look at the Nano Wavebox.

 

[barrierreefcf]

Now we know why Dendros are so hard to get...these guys have em all!

Deltec had this monster skimmer with the self cleaning neck. You can just make out the brush as it passes by on the lower neck.

 

[barrierreefcf]

On the silly side..here's Matt after two mojitos. J/K more like 2 Mojitos and lack of sleep after a 3am wake-up for our flight out of Seattle.

And Tim experiencing the children's whale slide at the Atlanta Aquarium.

The top of the hotel MACNA was held at had a restuarant and lounge called the Sundial. It rotated 360 degrees giving you an incredible view of the city. Here we are winding down after a long day of reefing.

Finally, after a few drinks, Matt and I convinced our wonderful SO's that late night Hooters was a good idea. Come on...we were there for the beer and food

 

[CarlaW]

Finally, after a few drinks, Matt and I convinced our wonderful SO's that late night Hooters was a good idea. Come on...we were there for the beer and food

And the next story is............................................

Thanx for the pics, you could add a few more anytime!!!!

 

[Curtswearing]

Looks like you guys are having a great time. I really wanted to go but no such luck this year.

 

[barrierreefcf]

As always...ORA had a nice booth.

 

[barrierreefcf]

The reef display at the Georgia Aquarium. Wave sequence. We were really impressed with the fish but the corals need a few more years to grow in.

 

[barrierreefcf]

What I went to see.

Sorry its grainy...there was just not enough light for clear video.

Manta Ray and Whale Sharks

 

[jnarowe]

nice job...keep 'em coming!!

 

[Jan]

very very very very VERY cool!!!

 

[NC2WA]

To give you an idea what type of equipment is used to maintain these tanks, here you go:

http://rasoc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4763&highlight=georgia

To view the Georgia Aquarium web site:

http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/expansion/

Enjoy!!

Kirk

 

[EriksReptiles]

Awesome! I am already planning my vacation to dive in the 6.3 Million gallon exhibit!

Thanks Erik

 

[MtnDewMan]

Excellent pictures and a good time had by all. I absolutely enjoyed the conference. Nice seeing you guys there.

 

[Krish]

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing them with us unfortunate ones who couldn't go

 

[ladygator]

Really wish I could have gone this year, thanks for posting the whale shark picture.

I hope to go to Atlantic City next year.

See you guys later today.

Adelaide

 

[barrierreefcf]

Looking up at the Westin Tower from the pool area.

The pool.

Closing talk about the future of the hobby. An incredible panel of speakers. Walt Smith, Rob Toonen, Bob Fenner, Steven Pro, Eric Borneman, amongst others. I didn't see all the talks...impossible since they overlapped...but Toonen and Borneman were my favorite. They speak "hobbyist science" perfectly.

A Bubble King SuperMarin Model. Look for them on our website soon!

Assorted Bubble King Models. Also coming to the website soon.

 

[barrierreefcf]

Some of the local homes in an area called Buckhead.

 

[barrierreefcf]

Thats all I have as far as pictures. When I have some time I'll summarize my notes from some of the different talks I saw. Might be some helpfull information in them.