SA Tank Tour Participants

[kkiel02]

We are looking to do a SA tank tour here soon (Date is TBA but probably late Aug.) and we are looking for volunteers to show their tanks. Please post in this thread if you are interested in showing your tank.

Here is a list of those willing to show:
Gabe(but his have to be last)
Allan
Stangchris
hobogato
phippsj
cowboy572
Mike
Erik
BSJF(Depending on date)
sampsondelila
roscozman(Depending on date)

The current tank tour list as of now is:
BSJF
Allan
Pennies2cents
PhippsFJ
StangChris
Cowboy527


Please pm me your address if you are interested in participating.

[Neptune@gabesfish]

I have a few tanks at a house as long as we can be the last stop.. Details later as to why!!

[allan]

Man dude this is a good idea!!! I would like to include my tank for the tour, especially if I get to see chris's tanks.

[Neptune@gabesfish]

Chris ?? why would you wanna see that thing !!

[Big_Pun]

add my tank to the tour, maybe I'll move my pico to the kitchen with my big tank lol


which chris??

[hobogato]

i am game as well

[allan]

I meant to say Gabe's... But I've not seen your pico tank either, maybe you can bring it out for the tour?

[allan]

i am game as well

... And I promise to stay off your furniture ace :)

[phippsj]

I will put my name in the pot... it would be incredibly awesome to get than many experts in my house at one time too! :)

[cowboy572]

You can add my name to the pot as well.

[Mike]

We are a maybe- we showed last year and everyone has seen our tanks. We can be in or out, depending on how many people volunteer. If we have enough response, we could split it up over August and September... just a thought. We did 12+ hours last year and it was a long day, something like 10+ tanks.

[ErikH]

I am game. Let me know so I can get a keg. :)

[BSJF]

You can borrow my tank too, depending on the date.

[sampsonndelila]

We can look at my tank as well. Last tank tour was a hoot!

[roscozman]

I'm sure Eve would agree... We would like to show our tank as well. Depending on the date, we have a lil' vacation planned in Sept.

Hope to be included...

[Pennies2Cents]

Totally Agreed Rosco! :)

[kkiel02]

I added a current list of those willing to show to the first page for easy reference.

[Europhyllia]

When you guys do the tank tour how on schedule do they stay? I'd love to see a few tanks but 12 hours sounds kinda long. Is it possible to come along to see just a few?

[Kristy]

Karin, Mike's reference to last year's tour lasting ~12 hours was to say that we DON'T want it to take 12 hours this time and would rather split it up into two different weekends.

Also, we stay pretty well on schedule and also you can call in to ask where we are on the tour so that you know where to join in. I will send out a schedule / itinerary before the tour occurs.

[Kristy]

Karin, Mike's comment about it taking 12 hours was to highlight the fact that we don't want to spend a whole 12 hours... it's just way too much. We'd rather split it across two dates.

We do stay pretty well on the schedule and everyone will have a schedule / itinerary, but you can also call in to ask where we are on the tour to join us.

How does Saturday August 28 sound to you guys?

[BSJF]

Just a thought for another time. Have you ever considered having it an open tour, advertising to reefer and nonreefers. Create a guide with a few pics/descriptions of the tanks, and then let people go to the tanks they want to see. It's a good way to introduce new folks to the hobby, and streamlines the process for those attending. I did this type of tour in SLC and loved it. People came in small groups and were very interactive.

[BSJF]

Oh, and Aug 28th would work good for me :applause:

[allan]

Bs, you triggered a thought in my brain pan. Has there been any attempt to alert the media (newspaper) to run an article? In the hobby or lifestyle section?

The reporter could hit a house or three, snap a few pics interview some members, perhaps the prez?

Sinner would be an excellent interviewee. Especially if he runs with the convoy on his bike. It would go a long way in dispelling the stereotype we have. We could call him the "Stereo Type Destroyer" Or maybe some kind of acronym? :)

[roscozman]

Aug 28th works for us.

On a side note, I would not want to invite the entire San Antonio population into my home. I don't mind people from MAAST coming by because they are coming for a specific reason - to see our aquarium. There has been a lot of home invasions going around and a few have happened to our fellow reefers. Just trying to play it on the safe side.

[cowboy572]

Aug 28th works for me too!!

[sampsonndelila]

I might have to bow out if it will be that soon. My wife will be having a baby on the 20th of Aug. I will let you know if its ok with her.

[Joseph]

Ya all are welcome to make a pit stop at my place too, if ya dont mind
coming down to the southside.

[Mr Cob]

^lol

[Neptune@gabesfish]

We are good for the 28th .. I hope everyone is ready

[roscozman]

Any update on this?

[txav8r]

Bs, you triggered a thought in my brain pan. Has there been any attempt to alert the media (newspaper) to run an article? In the hobby or lifestyle section?

The reporter could hit a house or three, snap a few pics interview some members, perhaps the prez?

Sinner would be an excellent interviewee. Especially if he runs with the convoy on his bike. It would go a long way in dispelling the stereotype we have. We could call him the "Stereo Type Destroyer" Or maybe some kind of acronym? :)


Aug 28th works for us.

On a side note, I would not want to invite the entire San Antonio population into my home. I don't mind people from MAAST coming by because they are coming for a specific reason - to see our aquarium. There has been a lot of home invasions going around and a few have happened to our fellow reefers. Just trying to play it on the safe side.


This is really a great idea. Not invite the world into our homes but invite a reporter in and have them share our interests to locals. Could be a big boost for area sponsors and MAAST.

[kkiel02]

Any update on this?

I will have the route ready by sunday. I know our end point at Gabes but havent figured the start point out yet(been busy at work).

[hobogato]

if we can get a hold of someone from SA Current, they would likely do an article about it.

[ErikH]

We're still down!

[alexdmg]

I would like to include my tank if it's not too late.

[alexdmg]

I just uploaded new pics to give people an idea of what I have.

[allan]

I may have missed this, but can anyone tell me what the start time is? If we haven't determined it, that's fine, just wondering. Please post as soon as it's determined.

[kkiel02]

I dont think its been determined yet, Allan. Alex, I think we might be full on this tank tour but can try and work you in on the next one if you are still interested.

The current tank tour route looks like this:
BSJF
Allan
Pennies2cents
PhippsFJ
StangChris
Cowboy527

This route works its way around 1604 pretty nicely.

Those are all the people that pmed me their address.

I also posted the new list to the first page for easy referencing. We will decide on a meeting spot to begin the tour/carpool. At that point we will also hand out the directions, etc. needed for the tour. That way we dont have to post up peoples addresses on the internet for everyone to view.

[Mrs. z28pwr]

Can you add z28pwr to the list please!!

[alexdmg]

Yes, I'm still interested. Just let me know what I need to do. If possible, maybe I could be penciled in for the second weekend if the tank tour goes over two weekends?

[Neptune@gabesfish]

We should be on list I will get you address asap.. we are right down the street from StangChris

[allan]

Mizeny is just across 281 from me and she has both spectrums. The pretty awesome tank for the ladies and the totally man tank for the dudes.

[Kristy]

Hey Joseph, saw your post about participating in the tank tour. Heck yeah, we would drive down south to see your tank!... especially if you are the guy with the LED light system that we spoke with on the Austin tank tour. Am I remembering you correctly?

We are working on the tour schedule. Responses keep trickling in (NOT TOO LATE!) so it looks like we might be splitting the tour into two separate weekends. We're looking at Saturday Sept. 11 for Part 2. Please let me know if you are available for August 28 or September 11 or both/either so we can plan accordingly. (Meaning that if you are available both weekends we will put you where the route works best).

Will post in the Announcements thread as soon as a few more details get buttoned down. If you are interested and have not sent your address to either kkiel or myself, please do so asap (ahem, Erik... this means you!)

[alexdmg]

I'm available for either weekend.

-Alex

[kkiel02]

I think the two weekend would be best to incorporate everyone that would like to show their tank. Plus I would get to attend the september weekend. :)

[allan]

Looks as if I might be early on in the tour, if in the morning I will have Coffee and Krispy Creams at the house for the enjoyment of the group.

[allan]

Additional question, any of you plan on making this trip on two wheels?

[ErikH]

6445 Maverick Trail 78240

[Joseph]

Yes that's me, I'm just behind Brooks Citybase, 208 Juniper.
Aug 28 is the day before my B-day. It would be like a little party!!

[ismvel]

I would like to include my tank if it's not too late.


...Alex, I think we might be full on this tank tour but can try and work you in on the next one if you are still interested.



Alex, sorry you didn't make the tour this time around. You have a gorgeous tank, that hammer is INSANE

The 7th picture of his album.
http://www.maast.org/album.php?albumid=236

[Neptune@gabesfish]

I agree Alex should be on tour his tank is real nice ..

[Dustoff79]

Where do we meet to start off the tour. I would like to attend and yes Allan I will be two wheel if my foot will fit in a boot by then.

Doug

[Kristy]

Ummm... sorry about the mixup, but don't worry Alex is in the tour and so is Joseph! I have not updated this thread enough, but that is part of why we decided to split it into two because there are just too many AWESOME tanks we want to visit!

Look for an announcement in the MAAST Announcements forum (say, by this weekend?) with the info as to where we will start off. Kevin and I are revamping the final schedule.

[allan]

Cool Doug,

I'll be on two as well. They have a CVMA ride out to Adkins, starts at 8 from caliente, but I think the tank tour is going to get in the way. Either way, there's going to be two other clubs out on two wheels on the 28th. I might even clean up my ride a bit.

Really looking forward to seeing Alex's tank. What kind of light set up do you have there?

[alexdmg]

All,
Thanks for the complements.

Allan,
I'm running 3x MH 250w @12k and 4xPC 96w for my actinic. The light is border line too bright. The open brains, acans, and scoly's can't find enough shade. On the other hand I have a bunch of other corals that love it. You just can't win...

[Europhyllia]

I want to see Joseph's LEDs especially since it's so close to me!

[kkiel02]

Close to you? Add Karin to the list so we can all see that tank!

[allan]

Yeah, why's Karin being so shy with her tank?

[Europhyllia]

It's only a month old! We want to see grown in beautiful tanks not cyano infested newbies...

[allan]

Actually last year I think Steve mentioned that having new tanks available for the tour gave us newbies an idea of what to expect. I thought it was a pretty good idea. Especially such a well thought out tank like yours. Part of the presentation is the gadgetry that makes the tank possible.

How many times have we responded to an emergency in the emergency thread concerning brown diatoms?

[CoryDude]

Hi all. I live in far south Bexar county. I have a 10 gallon tank with undergravel filter that I just set up last night. Can you add me to the tour list? I currently have 2 gold tetras in the tank. My lfs told me that tetras are a great beginner saltwater fish.

J/K. Can't wait to see the final list in the next few days.

[Europhyllia]

my thinking exactly Cory. When I say close I mean 30 minutes instead of 2 hours. Right now it still would be pretty out of the way just for a brand new tank. Hopefully next year it will be glorious enough to be worth the drive. :)

[CoryDude]

Hey Karin, I wasn't making fun of your tank or location. Actually, I'm pretty jealous of your setup. I was talking about a story that I heard about a previous tank tour participant a few years back.

Seriously, I think the only way I can out do your shadow box idea is to have a flat screen tv behind my tank. Honestly, if I had the money, I'd do it. Kind of hard to justify the extra $2500 expense to my wife, at this point. But, couldn't you imigine the possibilities with a dynamic background like a LCD screen behind a tank?

[BSJF]

So is there a plan in place?

[Kristy]

Working on details this weekend. Will post announce tomorrow.

All participants: I will be putting together a Tank Tour schedule so that everyone on the tour has a roster to follow. I like to provide a little information about the tanks we will be visiting, so please send me a pm with a synopsis of your tank (how many gallons, how long has it been set up, highlights of the equipment and livestock to include anything unusual that we should be sure to notice, etc.) Here is mine for an example:



Mike and Kristy have a 210g mixed reef that has been set up since 2008. Lighting is two 250w MH and 48" of T5s; flow is two Vortech MP40s and two MP20s. The corals are primarily LPS and softies but there are a few SPS mixed in there. We have stocked this reef with LOTS of fish because we really like all the color and movement that you can get from two groups of anthias and bright flashes of wrasses. Be sure to check out the basket starfish that we've kept since 2007.

[cowboy572]

Members, the tank tour is for every tank out there. Any tank can be in the tour. It doesn't have to be "glorious enough" to be on the tour. It can It can a starter system, to a slow build (like mine), to a full blown reef system. It's to show how each member handles the different aspects of the aquarium. From filtration, lighting, livestock, and aquascaping.

[roscozman]

I agree cowboy. Did y'all come up with a final schedule?

[Kristy]

I worked on this over the weekend. I came up with a schedule but it now appears not to work (couple of folks could not show their tank when I had them) so I am fixing that schedule and will post later today. Sorry about the delays... :)

[Europhyllia]

There we go again. What is it with you? Wasn't it clear that telepathic skills would be required? lol

[roscozman]

Thanks Kristy... appreciate all your hard work on this!!

[Kristy]

Yeah, gotta work on those mind-reading powers. Everybody check out the official announcement at:
http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?61865-SA-Tank-Tour-Sat-Aug-28