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Can we get this going again??? I know I am new but I love the idea of going to someones house and looking at their tanks. It gives me ideas. I am a carpenter so I like to build all my own stuff.
I dont care if everyone comes and sees my little 5 gallon hex nano :D maybe in a few months after the diatoms settle down and she is all stocked up
:-)
.....it was just an idea.
laters
Tank Tours Anyone interested in doing this?
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5gal Hex Nano, 55 Started to setup
MY NEW WEBPAGE -underConstruction-
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5gal Hex Nano, 55 Started to setup
MY NEW WEBPAGE -underConstruction-
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Posted 04 January 2006 - 07:27 AM
My house and tanks are open for viewing if anyone is interested. I am in Herndon, VA. All we need to do is set up a date. I am NOT available Jan 14, but open to suggestions any other weekend (pending Steelers outcome on the playoffs).
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Posted 04 January 2006 - 01:11 PM
hey, I tell you what. WE can combine the Tank Tour with the Food Party, all the same day. Keep an eye on the Food Party to see the date and time for the event.
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Posted 02 March 2006 - 03:55 PM
My tank is still in the build phase, as I am aquiring equipment, and starting on building the stand, but I would sure love to get idea's on proper setup for my system. I am Centreville, VA and would love to meet the other folks, and look at real world setups. I can contribute to this effort, just tell me how.
John
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Posted 31 August 2006 - 02:35 PM
Whens next time one of these 
tours are going to occur?
tours are going to occur?
It's coming down :(
Tank:47 Gallon Column Tank (Tempered on all sides)
Filtration:Rena 4 XP Cannister Filter
Aqua C Remora Pro (Mag 3 + Overflow Box)
CPR HOB Refugium (6700k Light)
Heating:300 Watt titanium heater
Circulation: 1 controllable tunze nano stream
Return From RENA XP4
Extras: SCWD
18 Watt TurboTwist UV Sterilizer
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Contents:20 Lbs of Texas Holey Rock, 40 Lbs of Grey Coast Calcite
Tank:47 Gallon Column Tank (Tempered on all sides)
Filtration:Rena 4 XP Cannister Filter
Aqua C Remora Pro (Mag 3 + Overflow Box)
CPR HOB Refugium (6700k Light)
Heating:300 Watt titanium heater
Circulation: 1 controllable tunze nano stream
Return From RENA XP4
Extras: SCWD
18 Watt TurboTwist UV Sterilizer
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Posted 31 August 2006 - 04:02 PM
We would love to have some people over to check out our tank. Just let us know when.
Thomas and Jenny
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Recent Restaurant Expatriate and Pirate
135gallon reef w/ 55gallon refugium, 55 gallon eel tank, 65 gallon fowlr\anemone tank, 2 pit bulls, 1 belgian shepherd, 1 bearded dragon, red eyed green tree frogs on the way!!!
"Asked by an enthusiastic journalist when and how he decided to become a chef, he avoided the usual chef spiel, which most of us are all too happy to foist on a credulous public: that we dreamed from childhood of briny sea urchins redolent of the Med; white truffles as big as your fist; big, knobby hunks of filet mignon swimming in sauce perigourdine. Palladin, a giant, a titan, a chef's chef, the mention of whose name still causes other chefs' eyes to mist over with affection and respect, looked witheringly at the inquiring journalist and replied,"why did I decide? When did I decide?... Madame!! My parents sold me into slavery!""
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Posted 31 August 2006 - 04:05 PM
There is a lot of stuff going on in the next couple of months:
MACNA is this month, and a number of us are going. (and maybe food making party)
October is our fall meeting (which requires a fair amount of work).
November is the social at the baltimore aquarium...
So that's not to dissuade anybody, but I'm planning one, but it'll be a month where there is a little less going on.
Dave
MACNA is this month, and a number of us are going. (and maybe food making party)
October is our fall meeting (which requires a fair amount of work).
November is the social at the baltimore aquarium...
So that's not to dissuade anybody, but I'm planning one, but it'll be a month where there is a little less going on.
Dave
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Posted 31 August 2006 - 04:09 PM
chefthomasr, on Aug 31 2006, 05:02 PM, said:
We would love to have some people over to check out our tank. Just let us know when.
Thomas and Jenny
Thomas and Jenny
It's a cakewalk. Pick a day that works for you and put up a post.
Anyone that can join you will and the rest will simply miss out this time.
Thanks for hosting.
Chip
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you need to learn patience fast in this hobby
http://www.flowersplants.com
"the best place to get flowers & gifts"
We send them anywhere you need them,
when you need them!
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Posted 31 August 2006 - 11:37 PM
A tank tour in Alexandria? I'm there! 
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Olny srmat poelpe can raed tihs.
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.
"When I win the loterry, I'm gonna buy me a spel chekker!"
Olny srmat poelpe can raed tihs.
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.
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Posted 01 September 2006 - 12:09 AM
Heck,
I'm thinking about having another tank tour in October just so I get stuff all cleaned up again.
I'm thinking about having another tank tour in October just so I get stuff all cleaned up again.
Chip
you need to learn patience fast in this hobby
http://www.flowersplants.com
"the best place to get flowers & gifts"
We send them anywhere you need them,
when you need them!
you need to learn patience fast in this hobby
http://www.flowersplants.com
"the best place to get flowers & gifts"
We send them anywhere you need them,
when you need them!
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Resident Archer, Deer Meat Supplier, Landscaper, Remodeler and all around nice guy!
Owner of http://www.HowardsHavens.com
Looking to work for you!!
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 04:53 AM
iolani,
Your best bet is to PM Chip (flowerseller). He is in charge of tank tours
Dave
Your best bet is to PM Chip (flowerseller). He is in charge of tank tours
Dave
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Check out my tank @:
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Posted 26 February 2007 - 07:08 AM
There is a TT scheduled in Northern VA (Leesburg and Purcellville) on Saturday, March 24. Details about tour are posted in a Tank Tour thread in the General Discussion forum. Please post any questions or your RSVP in the TT thread hosted by Bemmer, Copps and DBartco.
http://www.wamas.org...showtopic=12059
Thanks. Hope to see you there.
Rebecca "Bemmer"
http://www.wamas.org...showtopic=12059
Thanks. Hope to see you there.
Rebecca "Bemmer"
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Posted 21 April 2008 - 07:25 PM
clownfish4, on Apr 13 2004, 06:26 PM, said:
<font color='#000000'>This is a great idea! I would add my tank to the tour, if you guys don't mind seeing a beginners 8 month old 55 gallon tank.* I live in Fairfax County......we could also just have random meetings of people who live really close together to get advice and what not.</font>
that sounds good to me too
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Posted 21 April 2008 - 07:31 PM
reeffoto, on Apr 6 2004, 05:54 PM, said:
<font color='#000000'>I thought having a tank tours would be something new for WAMAS to try. This is a great way for members to get new idea's and help new hobbiest see how things work. Also a great way to trade some frags. I know people enjoy showing off their systems. I can help organize dates and such. We can try and do 2 systems a weekend depending on response. If you would be interested in opening your home to fellow reef or saltwater fanatics let me know. CMAS has been doing this for years and it seems to work well. I'll put my name at the top of the list. Provide me with a couple dates you can do this and we'll get the rubble rolling. We can wait till summer to start this or sooner depending on response. I will try and set up dates so reefs are located close to each other so drive time from one to another is as little as possible. You do not have to have a huge system to have your tank on the tour list. I have seen some incredible nano tanks and well as larger tanks.</font>
my name is dwayne and i have a 150 125 and a 55 and i am in fredericksburg va my tanks arnt much but willing to show them email me if u would like to talk more about it
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Posted 21 April 2008 - 07:32 PM
I'm looking to attend...I'm trying to figure out how to work it around Saturday's ballet and karate and musical theater and volunteering at the dog shelter and my signifcant other...but so help me...I'm gonna figure out how to get there
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61.8 gal acrylic mixed reef, Bakpak skimmer, 3x90W PC, AquaFX RO/DI to be replaced by a...
75 gal glass mixed reef, GSA Shorty skimmer, 40w Gamma UV, lites TBD...
a mulit-year install currently with an empty 450 on new steel stand, H&S 200-2X 1260 skimmer in box, 9 buckets of salt and 100 lbs of dead LR in closet, 2 55 gal drums for water change, and one Barracuda pump in carton.
75 gal glass mixed reef, GSA Shorty skimmer, 40w Gamma UV, lites TBD...
a mulit-year install currently with an empty 450 on new steel stand, H&S 200-2X 1260 skimmer in box, 9 buckets of salt and 100 lbs of dead LR in closet, 2 55 gal drums for water change, and one Barracuda pump in carton.
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Posted 23 July 2008 - 09:51 AM
Patti and I would like to open up our home, and fridge, on Sunday Aug 24th, from 1-5 for a tank tour. We also have a swimming pool, fresh water though, so bring a swim suit! It should be a fun party.
We also have a nice sized yard for some baseball/football/soccer, so please bring the family!
In my signature is a link to our two tanks. A 450g reef and a 360g predator tank. The reef should be spectacular in a few more years but it's really pretty already.
We also have a nice sized yard for some baseball/football/soccer, so please bring the family!
In my signature is a link to our two tanks. A 450g reef and a 360g predator tank. The reef should be spectacular in a few more years but it's really pretty already.
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Posted 23 July 2008 - 12:09 PM
HOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY!
The Lazar family (3) will be there.
Please let me know if we can bring anything (Dips, desserts, drinks, sides, etc and ask Patti before you answer.................)
So excited to finally see your tanks in person!
Maureen
The Lazar family (3) will be there.
Please let me know if we can bring anything (Dips, desserts, drinks, sides, etc and ask Patti before you answer.................)
So excited to finally see your tanks in person!
Maureen
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Hello. My name is Maureen and I'm a frag-aholic.........
125g acrylic w 40g sump, 55g fuge/frag growout, 2 400w MH / 6 55w PC.
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125g acrylic w 40g sump, 55g fuge/frag growout, 2 400w MH / 6 55w PC.
Visit our Tank Thread
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Posted 23 July 2008 - 12:20 PM
tbittner, on Jul 23 2008, 10:51 AM, said:
Patti and I would like to open up our home, and fridge, on Sunday Aug 24th, from 1-5 for a tank tour. We also have a swimming pool, fresh water though, so bring a swim suit! It should be a fun party.
We also have a nice sized yard for some baseball/football/soccer, so please bring the family!
In my signature is a link to our two tanks. A 450g reef and a 360g predator tank. The reef should be spectacular in a few more years but it's really pretty already.
We also have a nice sized yard for some baseball/football/soccer, so please bring the family!
In my signature is a link to our two tanks. A 450g reef and a 360g predator tank. The reef should be spectacular in a few more years but it's really pretty already.
I'm in your area, sounds fun!
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Posted 23 July 2008 - 02:14 PM
ah darn! I'll be out of town but I would have loved to come over.
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Posted 23 July 2008 - 07:39 PM
Ah man, Sam! Bummer! Some other time then, for sure!
Ok, we have FOUR so far! Come one come all! It'll be a blast.
Maureen, I'll let Patti know about this thread and your question too.
Ok, we have FOUR so far! Come one come all! It'll be a blast.
Maureen, I'll let Patti know about this thread and your question too.
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Posted 23 July 2008 - 07:55 PM
tbittner, on Jul 23 2008, 08:39 PM, said:
Ah man, Sam! Bummer! Some other time then, for sure!
Ok, we have FOUR so far! Come one come all! It'll be a blast.
Maureen, I'll let Patti know about this thread and your question too.
Ok, we have FOUR so far! Come one come all! It'll be a blast.
Maureen, I'll let Patti know about this thread and your question too.
Hey Maureen - THanks for the offer......Is there anything specific you would like to bring? We will have all sorts of sodas, water etc. if you'd like adult beverages please feel free to BYOB! If there is something you'd like to bring let me know - if not that's cool too - I really haven't thought about it just yet.....
I look forward to seeing you then....Are you going to the frag fest on Sunday? How about the meeting @ the National Aqua. Sat. the 9th?
Talk to you soon!
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Posted 23 July 2008 - 08:10 PM
Patti, on Jul 23 2008, 08:55 PM, said:
Hey Maureen - THanks for the offer......Is there anything specific you would like to bring? We will have all sorts of sodas, water etc. if you'd like adult beverages please feel free to BYOB! If there is something you'd like to bring let me know - if not that's cool too - I really haven't thought about it just yet.....
I look forward to seeing you then....Are you going to the frag fest on Sunday? How about the meeting @ the National Aqua. Sat. the 9th?
Talk to you soon!
I look forward to seeing you then....Are you going to the frag fest on Sunday? How about the meeting @ the National Aqua. Sat. the 9th?
Talk to you soon!
Patti,
Was thinking about a 9 layer Mexican-style dip I make with tortilla chips, a spinach dip w/bread bowl, fruit salad, veggie tray with dip, or something for dessert if you'd like.
Would love to help out, let me know once you get your arms around number of people coming and your menu, no hurry.
Maureen
Hello. My name is Maureen and I'm a frag-aholic.........
125g acrylic w 40g sump, 55g fuge/frag growout, 2 400w MH / 6 55w PC.
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