MACNA 16 information

Moe · 03-17-2004, 12:29 AM

Hi all,

CurtSwearing asked me to come on over and post some information about the 16th annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA XVI).

MACNA is a yearly hobbyist gathering with three days of speaker sessions and lots of learning. This year, MACNA will be held in Boston, MA hosted by the Boston Reefers' Society and presented in conjunction with the New England Aquarium.
At MACNA XVI there will not only be the hobbyist component, but sessions for those in Public Aquaria, and sessions for those in the industry.

We've got a ton of speakers already committed, and will be addning more to our list.

You can learn more by going to:
http://www.MACNABoston.com

Check out the exhibitors under the attendee info menu.
We're adding more each week.

One last note: early registration expires 31 Mar 2004, so register now to save a chunk o' cash.

Feel free to email me, or just post questions here - I'll watch the thread and aswer questions as I can.

Thanks,
Moe

Curtswearing · 03-17-2004, 06:28 AM

I went to last years IMAC and loved hearing from the different speakers. I would encourage everyone to attend a conference if possible.

I noticed you have quite a list of speakers on your web page.

Eric Borneman
Anthony Calfo
Dr. Bruce Carlson
Helmut Debelius
Charles Delbeek
Bob Fenner
Tom Frakes
Randy Holmes-Farley
Larry Jackson
Sanjay Joshi
Daniel Knop
Martin Moe
Dana Riddle
Walt Smith
Julian Sprung
Rob Toonan
Steve Tyree
Dr. J. "Charlie" Veron
E.O. Wilson
Joe Yaiullo

Gina · 03-17-2004, 06:44 AM

Thanks for the info! Not sure if we will be able to go but, you never know!

wooddood · 03-17-2004, 06:55 AM

thanks for the info,i would love to go but i really dont know for sure yet.it sure would be nice though.thanks again.

NaH2O · 03-17-2004, 09:15 AM

Hey Moe! Welcome to Reef Sanctuary! I'm really excited about going to MACNA this year. I do have a question regarding the workshops. Last I checked the MACNA site, the people conducting the workshops were not listed. Any idea who will be leading them?

Moe · 03-17-2004, 10:03 AM

Hi,
Answers for NaH20:
Anthony Calfo and Greg Hiller will conduct the coral propagation workshops.
Daniel Knop will lead the photography workshop.

Also of note...
Sanjay Joshi will lead a symposium on lighting the reef tank.

Thanks for the warm welcome folks. It should be a fun weekend. Boston in early September is really nice.

The hotel we booked (Hyatt Harborside) is right on the water, across the harbor from the New England Aquarium. Since we're presenting MACNA XVI in conjunction w/ the NEAQ, we'll have water taxis cruising back and forth between the Hyatt Harborside and the NEAQ.

From either the hotel or the NEAQ it's easy to get to public transportation (subway) and check out all Beantown has to offer. That'll be a great escape for family members that aren't addicted to the hobby.

Our Friday night cocktail cruise is aboard a mega-yacht, and we'll cruise around the harbor while folks mingle.

There will be more sponsors & exhibitors announced as we get closer to Sept.

Thanks,
Moe

Pro_builder · 03-17-2004, 11:06 AM

thanks for the great info! Welcome to RS

Craig Manoukian · 03-17-2004, 12:14 PM

Welcome Moe! Boston is a great town. The Freedom Trail is an absolute must.

My brother lived in the North End right next to th Old North Church while attending Tufts. You could see Paul Revier's statue from his flat window.

Don't know if I can make it, but with planning, maybe next year!

Witfull · 03-17-2004, 01:23 PM

moe, i was thinking of driving up so if i bought goodies i didnt have to UPS it home, then i talked to Emily about parking. $15 for parking overnight at the hotel? thats a bit steep. here in philly/ NJ- parking is validated for hotel guests. is there anything that can be done?

Moe · 03-17-2004, 01:42 PM

I'll talk to Emily and we'll try and figure something out. I'll get back to you.

Moe · 03-17-2004, 03:57 PM

I talked with Em.
The $15 overnight rate is already a discount from the Hyatt's rate of $22. We fought hard to get more of a discount - but no dice. Overnight parking ain't cheap in the big city - as you're probably aware from NJ and NY.
There might be ways around this, if you park elsewhere and take the subway over to the hotel. Not very convenient - but we pay for convenience, I guess.
Feel free to email me w/ questions.

ReefLady · 03-18-2004, 09:26 PM

Wit,

I still hope you can make it, but parking is nasty.

We (me & the family) went to the NE Aquarium a couple Sundays ago, and parked in the adjacent parking garage. Anything over 2 hours was $28.00. Yikes!

I actually thought $15.00/night was good for B'town. LOL

Moe - welcome!! Sorry I haven't spent much (okay, any) time with the Boston Reefers lately, but things have been crazy-busy. It's good to see you here, and I'll definitely see you in Sept., if not before.

Thanks for posting this here.

cheeks69 · 03-18-2004, 09:56 PM

I think I might go for one day maybe sunday

I just hate going to Boston but what are the chances they'll come back here any time soon

ohhh and BTW

to RS Moe

Moe · 03-18-2004, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Moe - welcome!! Sorry I haven't spent much (okay, any) time with the Boston Reefers lately, but things have been crazy-busy. It's good to see you here, and I'll definitely see you in Sept., if not before.

Thanks for posting this here.

No problem. You may want to come see Steve Tyree at the end of the month in Waltham, MA. He doesn't get out this way much.

BTW I am copying Don's set up on your website for my new 125g tank. Excellent design. Nice site.

Witfull · 03-18-2004, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ReefLady
Wit,

I still hope you can make it,

still havent recieved any donations to the "Send Wit to MACNA Fund"....lol well i guess i can try and live with 15 per day if do manage to scratch up the funds. cause if i do go, i know ill be buying livestock(clams)!! and i want to take Knops photo seminar.

03-17-2004, 12:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Moe Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	MACNA 16 information Hi all, CurtSwearing asked me to come on over and post some information about the 16th annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA XVI). MACNA is a yearly hobbyist gathering with three days of speaker sessions and lots of learning. This year, MACNA will be held in Boston, MA hosted by the Boston Reefers' Society and presented in conjunction with the New England Aquarium. At MACNA XVI there will not only be the hobbyist component, but sessions for those in Public Aquaria, and sessions for those in the industry. We've got a ton of speakers already committed, and will be addning more to our list. You can learn more by going to: http://www.MACNABoston.com Check out the exhibitors under the attendee info menu. We're adding more each week. One last note: early registration expires 31 Mar 2004, so register now to save a chunk o' cash. Feel free to email me, or just post questions here - I'll watch the thread and aswer questions as I can. Thanks, Moe __________________ www.bostonreefers.org 16th Annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America - Sept. 10-12, 2004 in Boston, MA http://www.MACNABoston.com

03-17-2004, 06:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	I went to last years IMAC and loved hearing from the different speakers. I would encourage everyone to attend a conference if possible. I noticed you have quite a list of speakers on your web page. Eric Borneman Anthony Calfo Dr. Bruce Carlson Helmut Debelius Charles Delbeek Bob Fenner Tom Frakes Randy Holmes-Farley Larry Jackson Sanjay Joshi Daniel Knop Martin Moe Dana Riddle Walt Smith Julian Sprung Rob Toonan Steve Tyree Dr. J. "Charlie" Veron E.O. Wilson Joe Yaiullo __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

03-17-2004, 06:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks for the info! Not sure if we will be able to go but, you never know! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-17-2004, 06:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	thanks for the info,i would love to go but i really dont know for sure yet.it sure would be nice though.thanks again. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

03-17-2004, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey Moe! Welcome to Reef Sanctuary! I'm really excited about going to MACNA this year. I do have a question regarding the workshops. Last I checked the MACNA site, the people conducting the workshops were not listed. Any idea who will be leading them? __________________ ~Nikki~

03-17-2004, 10:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Moe Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi, Answers for NaH20: Anthony Calfo and Greg Hiller will conduct the coral propagation workshops. Daniel Knop will lead the photography workshop. Also of note... Sanjay Joshi will lead a symposium on lighting the reef tank. Thanks for the warm welcome folks. It should be a fun weekend. Boston in early September is really nice. The hotel we booked (Hyatt Harborside) is right on the water, across the harbor from the New England Aquarium. Since we're presenting MACNA XVI in conjunction w/ the NEAQ, we'll have water taxis cruising back and forth between the Hyatt Harborside and the NEAQ. From either the hotel or the NEAQ it's easy to get to public transportation (subway) and check out all Beantown has to offer. That'll be a great escape for family members that aren't addicted to the hobby. Our Friday night cocktail cruise is aboard a mega-yacht, and we'll cruise around the harbor while folks mingle. There will be more sponsors & exhibitors announced as we get closer to Sept. Thanks, Moe __________________ www.bostonreefers.org 16th Annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America - Sept. 10-12, 2004 in Boston, MA http://www.MACNABoston.com

03-17-2004, 11:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanks for the great info! Welcome to RS __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

03-17-2004, 12:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Welcome Moe! Boston is a great town. The Freedom Trail is an absolute must. My brother lived in the North End right next to th Old North Church while attending Tufts. You could see Paul Revier's statue from his flat window. Don't know if I can make it, but with planning, maybe next year! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-17-2004, 01:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Moe Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'll talk to Emily and we'll try and figure something out. I'll get back to you. __________________ www.bostonreefers.org 16th Annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America - Sept. 10-12, 2004 in Boston, MA http://www.MACNABoston.com

03-17-2004, 03:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Moe Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	I talked with Em. The $15 overnight rate is already a discount from the Hyatt's rate of $22. We fought hard to get more of a discount - but no dice. Overnight parking ain't cheap in the big city - as you're probably aware from NJ and NY. There might be ways around this, if you park elsewhere and take the subway over to the hotel. Not very convenient - but we pay for convenience, I guess. Feel free to email me w/ questions. __________________ www.bostonreefers.org 16th Annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America - Sept. 10-12, 2004 in Boston, MA http://www.MACNABoston.com Last edited by Moe : 03-17-2004 at 11:23 PM.

03-18-2004, 09:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
ReefLady Tridacna maxima Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,590 View Gallery Karma Komment	Wit, I still hope you can make it, but parking is nasty. We (me & the family) went to the NE Aquarium a couple Sundays ago, and parked in the adjacent parking garage. Anything over 2 hours was $28.00. Yikes! I actually thought $15.00/night was good for B'town. LOL Moe - welcome!! Sorry I haven't spent much (okay, any) time with the Boston Reefers lately, but things have been crazy-busy. It's good to see you here, and I'll definitely see you in Sept., if not before. Thanks for posting this here. __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice." ~(currently tankless)~ Our 180g sps tank / DIY adventure (taken down in late 2006): Our 180g DIY Reef Project ---What's next????

03-18-2004, 09:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	I think I might go for one day maybe sunday I just hate going to Boston but what are the chances they'll come back here any time soon ohhh and BTW to RS Moe __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein Last edited by cheeks69 : 03-18-2004 at 10:04 PM.

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