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Submitters: Gatortailale Location: my tank - 6/30/07 Camera Used: Nikon D70s w/ 18-200VR Subject: Blue mushroom

SEE this thread for details and updated news: http://www.wamas.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=22412

FYI - if the parking lot is full in front of the shop, then use the commuter lot across the street. Several hundred spots there. Party on

Special Thanks to Tamie, Mike & the Zoo volunteer staff that helped with the event! [sorry, not got with names, but thanks for helping the members & children with touch tank. (Bob, Travis, Jamie ??)] Also, thanks to David & Art for working the door all night! Around 80 or more people came out! Another awesome event at the Zoo.

PLEASE do not bring corals, live sand, or any other livestock items into the Invertebrate House Exhibit to sell, trade or exchange with other members. While I know there is a slim to none chance of contamination from someone bringing in livestock, we as a club do not want to abuse the privilege of having an event at the zoo and run the risk of something happening. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding! The Officers Thanks to another member for digging this up from an old post on 2006 zoo social.

NOTE: END time will be at 8:30 instead of the 9:00 time that was sent out in email. The host staff has to get home to be back to work the next morning.

see www.kenrockwell.com for reviews of nikon and cannon - or his recommendation page: http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm NOTE: if you go with the D40, maybe even the 60 - they do NOT have the little drive pin which operates some of the older auto focus lenses. Thus, with the the D40 line, you need to use DX only lenses. I got a D70s refurbished from adorama for $525 + $39 for a 3 year warranty. * Chris - 143gadgets turned me on to kenrockwell

just buy a good pair of PVC cutters that open / cut the largest PVC you need to cut. Most general purpose ones do 1.5 inches or less. Quick, easy, no mess of little fine shavings from saw.... I also would recommend replacing all of the bulkheads before you fill tank. Nothing like a new seal in a old tank to give you peace of mind.

FYI - Sanjay used both acrylic and fiberglass rods. I can't remember which one worked better, but I think it was fiberglass. He used a cement paver as the base, then drilled the paver and his rock and inserted the rod and some type of cement to bond the rock stack. See here for start of his discussion on how he built the structure: Reef Central - Sanjay thread page 28 This photo from that thread (Sanjay's): updated with quote from Sanjay

I agree with BB. I've run a ground probe on all of my tanks for years and have never had a problem with them.

You fired S.O.G. again

stinks to be Bob today. Sorry bro. You should have gone to MACNA - at least then you would of been to hung over to have attempted this.

MACNA XXI http://www.macnaxxi.com/ EARLY Registration price of $89 for Full conference pass (all sessions + Banquet & Fri. Reception). Rates go up at end of Oct. BOOK NOW!

:( Delta trying to fill their plane - well stinks for me since I got my tickets a few months ago - but maybe will help some other last minute person to get to MACNA. $69 each way from BWI to Atlanta weekly fare specials: http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations...pgn=EM080901WFS

:( Delta trying to fill their plane - well stinks for me since I got my tickets a few months ago - but maybe will help some other last minute person to get to MACNA. $69 each way from BWI to Atlanta http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations...pgn=EM080901WFS

Hi Justin, Thanks for the link. A few of us from WAMAS will be at MACNA. Thanks for taking the time to post up a link on WAMAS forums. Always nice to have a prior speaker from one of our meetings visit us. Craig

One week to go!

At the rate I'm going, it will have to be at some TBD date after late September. Work and travel to crazy b/w now and MACNA weekend Sep. 4-7. Also need to chat with davelin or other Reston folk to pick a date to make it worth peeps time to come out this way. I don't keep zoa's so can't comment on them - idol and few other angels love them and ate the few I had long ago. I try to change 30 gallons ever 10-14 days and clean skimmer every 2-3 days. Idol's streamer - I believe that either the purple tang or the atlantic blue is the pro barber in the tank and will cut it off every few days. I guess they spent to much time in the military and believe in a high and tight hair cut.

Photos from 8/9/08 Full Tank Shot Left Side Center Right Emperor Angel Majestic Angel Regal Angel - New (July 08) Clown & Purple-Tip BTA Moorish Idol - same one I got back on 1/23/06 Purple Tang Squamosa Clam Elegance Coral from MACNA XVII (Wash. DC)

Raffle update: Champion Lighting & Supply Win 2 x 250w Blueline MH bulbs; win 1 of 10 Sure-flow 1600 maxi-jet mod kits; win 1 of 2 Easy Blade "Original" Scraper Attachment for Algae Magnets, win 1 of 2 Blueline Tsunami Auto Top Off units

450 gallon tank build thread WAMAS Members - ask questions about tank tour here- tank tour thread (member only section)

Raffle Update: - IceCap Inc. 660 VHO Ballast - Marine Scene - Tek Light T5 HO Lighting System which includes: Tek Light 48" 8x54 watt Fixture, Acrylic Lens, Bracket Kit, 4x54 watt Actinic T5 (URI), 2x54 watt White T5 (URI), 2x54 watt 14K T5 (URI). The fixture has individual controls for day and night, internal ballasts and stays cool with vents along the top. - Air Water & Ice - Typhoon III Extreme RO/DI Unit THANKS TO ALL THE VENDORS FOR THEIR DONATIONS!!! other notes: see: IceCap Inc. Testimonials - Few pics of the WAMAS sponsored NADC tank.