MACNA 2011 - Des Moines

[CalmSeasQuest]

Jim planned on creating a default thread for MACNA 2011 photos and stories. Apparently I'm the first to arrive so here's the innugural post and photo...

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy141/tconwell/2011-09-08141206.jpg
Cheers from Iowa!

[jimsflies]

We are still on the road. The attached is my current view....

[jimsflies]

View from the marriott in des moines

[TM01]

Looks nice there! Hows the hotel Jim?

[larryandlaura]

Wow have fun everyone!

[steve&mari]

Have a great n safe trip everyone n for us left behind here's link for live feed from it http://www.reef2reef.com/?pageid=macna

Big Steve.

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[MizTanks]

Have a wonderfully awesome time to all attendees!! Think of me buying the next round :) woot woot!

@Steve: thank you for the link! Vey cool :)

[jimsflies]

Some very cool new led fixtures from aquatic life. These can be linked together to add more as needed.

[jimsflies]

Here is @aquatic life need ro/di system.... This is the coolest ro system I have seen

[MizTanks]

Here is @aquatic life need ro/di system.... This is the coolest ro system I have seen

I was looking at one of these at their sight..very cool indeed :)

[jimsflies]

Ecotech's new radion fixture. I think this has 5 different LEDs that can be dimmed independently.

[jimsflies]

I think I'm up to 6 tee shirts in my bag!

[jimsflies]

ORA's booth... Zero edge cylinder tank...

[steve&mari]

Cool stuff Jim thanks for pics n updates

Big Steve

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[Rabidgoose]

Ecotech's new radion fixture. I think this has 5 different LEDs that can be dimmed independently.

Were you able to coax a price out of them?

[larryandlaura]

That cylinder tank is amazing. I must get one for my bedroom/magicroom.

[steve&mari]

750, Chuck on led
http://www.marinedepot.com/EcoTech_Marine_Radion_XR30w_LED_Light_Fixture_20_I nch_LED_Light_Fixtures-EcoTech_Marine-EM3111-FILTFILDTN-vi.html


Big Steve

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[jimsflies]

A couple photos of the reception...

[jimsflies]

Good food! Several different stations where you can get stir fry, pasta, fajitas,etc.

[MizTanks]

Thanks for sharing the pictures Jim!

[bigbill]

Jim planned on creating a default thread for MACNA 2011 photos and stories. Apparently I'm the first to arrive so here's the innugural post and photo...

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy141/tconwell/2011-09-08141206.jpg
Cheers from Iowa!

wow got to have the sams

[jimsflies]

A few more pics from yesterday...

[jimsflies]

New AI fixture...

[jimsflies]

Browser based appication to control the new AI fixtures...

[jimsflies]

Ceramic rock structure from CeramEco

[jimsflies]

Prototype corner mounted pump from Aquabee

[Skyhigh]

I think I'm up to 6 tee shirts in my bag!

Dont for get to grab one of each for me!!!!

[jimsflies]

Nano tank I think that was at the ecoxotic booth.

[TM01]

Here's a few pics...


http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/2011-09-09_17-05-16_170.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/2011-09-09_17-47-00_164.jpg

[MyNemesis]

Hey Jim and other CReefers in Des Moines. Hope you are having a great time at MACNA! Thanks for posting pics of some of the exciting new concepts that most of us would not ordinarily be able to see. It is much appreciated.

[larryandlaura]

Sweet new products. Thanks for sharing Jim.

[bluwc]

ORA's booth... Zero edge cylinder tank...

I want to know if this available for purchase, from where and I'm already certain it's about 2k or so......but it's killer!

[jimsflies]

Some photos of our sponsors at macna....


Here is Jims Reef (2FarNorth)

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Here is cherrycorals.

[jimsflies]

PacificEastAquaculture

[jimsflies]

BASHSEA

[jimsflies]

AM Aquatics

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premium aquatics

Jeremy B.

[jimsflies]

The Alternative Reef
gooch

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midwestsalt

Midwest Saltwater

[jimsflies]

The Blue Glow (schminksbro), Inland, Preuss Pets were also there.

[MizTanks]

Great to see many of our sponsors there. Jim thanks again for the pictures! I for one truly appreciate it ((hugs))

[jimsflies]

Were you able to coax a price out of them?

Around $750 for the new radium fixture. Color can be controlled by independently dimming the various (I think 5 different) led colors.


I want to know if this available for purchase, from where and I'm already certain it's about 2k or so......but it's killer!

Let us know what you find out!
Home - ZeroEdge Aquarium (http://www.zeroedgeaquarium.com)

[TM01]

So my first MACNA was pretty awsome to say the least. I had a great time and would encourage everyone to attend if possible. Heres a few more pics I took while I was there..

Expect something new from these guys...
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/2011-09-10_11-05-52_882.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/2011-09-10_11-12-43_265.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/2011-09-10_12-24-23_214.jpg

By Avast Marine Works
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/2011-09-10_10-58-43_7.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/2011-09-09_17-47-46_343.jpg

Jimflies at the MACNA banquet...Open bar too!!!
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/2011-09-10_19-33-50_668.jpg

Heres a few zoa frags I picked up while I was there...:big_grin:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/MHChalice073.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/MHChalice076.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/MHChalice077-1.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/MHChalice079.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/MHChalice080.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj198/TM01_2007/MHChalice075.jpg

Did I mention that these pics were taken with brand new (not on the market yet (i guess) Marineland 1w submersable LEDS strips? (freaking awsome!!!)

[jimsflies]

Dibs on some frags...I'll take some blood shots, tiger lilies, and fireballs please. :)

Thanks dlhirst and TM01 for the ride to and from MACNA. Besides the ride it was great fun talking reef all the way there and back. :steeringwheel:

[Rabidgoose]

Around $750 for the new radium fixture. Color can be controlled by independently dimming the various (I think 5 different) led colors.

Yeah, and I would need 2 of them. A little steep for my taste but I could maybe sell the Yugo and get a hundred bucks closer.

[jimsflies]

Yeah, and I would need 2 of them. A little steep for my taste but I could maybe sell the Yugo and get a hundred bucks closer.

We can always dream.... :atv:


BTW - AI dropped their price on their "old" fixture this past weekend. I think the new MSRP is ~$399 which is $150 less than it was last week.

[TM01]

Dibs on some frags...I'll take some blood shots, tiger lilies, and fireballs please. :)

Thanks dlhirst and TM01 for the ride to and from MACNA. Besides the ride it was great fun talking reef all the way there and back. :steeringwheel:


LOL...You dont want Purple Hooters?? It was great having the company on they way back Jim, and thanks for driving most the way (I feel much better now...lol). :hypnotized:

BIG THANKS to dlhirst from me as well!!!

[jimsflies]

Oh yeah, I like purple hooters too. :love:

I need a MACNA souvenir frag pack Todd!

[TM01]

Jim...did you know those lights are submersable? :snorkel:

I didnt..till this morning. :big_grin:

[jimsflies]

We need a photo of the lights.

[TM01]

We need a photo of the lights.
Planning on it

Did you ever hear if Andy made it out alive?

[schminksbro]

Planning on it

Did you ever hear if Andy made it out alive?
I made it out alive and well! A great time was had by all! Looking forward to Dallas!

[jimsflies]

I just found out this morning from Terry Webster that I won the Carnival cruise that they gave away at MACNA! Terry had agreed to check my tickets since we were leaving MACNA before the Sunday raffle.

[MizTanks]

OMG Jim! Congratulations!!!

[TM01]

AWSOME JIM! :thumbsup: