Origami August 23, 2017 Share August 23, 2017 In New Orleans now as part of the 2018 team. Exhibitor load-in is starting. Artfully Acrylic has a nice corner location near the front. Booth 225. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM August 23, 2017 Share August 23, 2017 So far I have carried stuff, drank a beer, and eaten beignets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM August 24, 2017 Share August 24, 2017 Eating blackened alligator at Mulate's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petroinmd August 24, 2017 Share August 24, 2017 how is the weather looking? They ready for rain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 25, 2017 Author Share August 25, 2017 how is the weather looking? They ready for rain?The weather is warm and humid. The hurricane is well to the west, so no real impact yet. The conference starts tomorrow. Exhibitors finished setting up their booths today to be ready for the doors to open at 10 AM. Tonight, we're at the 2017 VIP party at a nearby bar that features a bowling alley. Things have quieted down quite a bit as people mingle and enjoy the company of old friends. Tickets for the 2018 show in Las Vegas went on sale today at www.macna.org This time around MACNA traditionally features the lowest priced full conference ticket available. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilRams August 25, 2017 Share August 25, 2017 Flew in last night but went to Gulfport, MS to visit family. We are driving over early morning for show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime August 25, 2017 Share August 25, 2017 Wow. That bowling alley is looking swanky with the brick. In the words of Frank: "Is all you guys do eat? I've only seen pictures of food, not a single coral or fish!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 25, 2017 Author Share August 25, 2017 Adam from Artfully Acrylic is putting final touches on his booth. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 25, 2017 Author Share August 25, 2017 Sorry for the sideways pictures from tapatalk. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 25, 2017 Author Share August 25, 2017 Supreme Reefs The show floor opens in 30 minutes. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 25, 2017 Author Share August 25, 2017 Zetlight.. Pumps, skimmers and controllers. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 25, 2017 Author Share August 25, 2017 Unique Corals is here, too. I've seen our last speaker, Joe Caparatta, a couple of times already. Jebao is here, too. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 25, 2017 Author Share August 25, 2017 Jason Fox had a booth, too. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 25, 2017 Author Share August 25, 2017 AznNutty's Saltwater Connection. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 25, 2017 Author Share August 25, 2017 Tank at Walt Smith's booth featuring his rock. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime August 25, 2017 Share August 25, 2017 Thanks for the pictures! Makes me feel like I'm there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruleyii August 25, 2017 Share August 25, 2017 Already jealous I couldnt make it this year. Thanks for rubbing it in. lol. Have fun and eat lots of good food for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 25, 2017 Author Share August 25, 2017 MACNA raffle is always popular. Lots of stuff to win. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 25, 2017 Author Share August 25, 2017 Here's a quick walk thru of MACNA 2017's exhibitor floor. (Taken this morning before opening to the public.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0Z3Heu-mCASent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf August 26, 2017 Share August 26, 2017 Wow, cool, thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl August 26, 2017 Share August 26, 2017 Awesome! What's the story with the LiveAquaria salt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 26, 2017 Author Share August 26, 2017 Awesome! What's the story with the LiveAquaria salt? What would you like to know? I'd be happy to ask Kevin Kohen.... Sorry for the bumpy video. I was trying to make it through most of the exhibitor floor before the doors opened for MASNA members and rushed a bit. I didn't know that the pace would result in a video that'd give you vertigo! I'm just getting back from the Friday night reception. It was held at a place called "Mardi Gras World" on the Mississippi - just around the corner from the convention center. After a traditional Mardi Gras street parade (complete with motorcycle police escorts), we entered what appeared to be a warehouse with all these huge foam figurines (sort of like Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloons) all around us. As we walked in, we were handed a complimentary Hurricane mixed drink and proceeded back to an area that, while indoors and air conditioned, was made to look like we were outdoors under the stars and among trees in the bayou. Pretty cool. The food lines got a bit long, but it was still a great time. The hurricane off the coast of Texas is far enough west that we've not seen any effect here. No rain at all, but we are experiencing pretty high humidity. That could just be normal, though, for New Orleans. One thing I can say is that the food here has been great. Somebody told me that it's hard to get a bad meal here and I'm beginning to believe it. If you're a foodie, New Orleans should be on your list of places to visit. It's the end of Day 1. Looking forward to what's in store on Day 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl August 26, 2017 Share August 26, 2017 I was curious as to what it mixes up as parameter wise. I imagine of it being given some award for best new product had me curious when there wasn't any readily available info on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmatt56 August 26, 2017 Share August 26, 2017 Could you get the scoop on the macro algae reactor and gyre 2k pump at coralvue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joro August 27, 2017 Share August 27, 2017 I was curious as to what it mixes up as parameter wise. I imagine of it being given some award for best new product had me curious when there wasn't any readily available info on it. It seems as if that info was released in some additional videos. Here's what I got from a variety of sources: Alk: ~9 dKH Ca: 440 - 440 ppm Mag: 1,350 - 1,400 ppm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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