The Atlanta Reef Club, which successfully hosted the 2008 Macna in Atlanta has been having domain problems. Apparently the issue has stemmed from a user who was banned. That user then sent in a copyright infringement notice directed to the…
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AI Nano Sol LED light gets a hands on demonstration of the touch controls
[vimeo width=”670″ height=”400″]http://vimeo.com/14848145[/vimeo] The AI Nano Sol LED is a hot little number from Aqua Illumination which delivers on three channel control of the tricolor LED pucks, with top of the line internals and quality American design and construction. Although…
MACNA 2010 Rocked!
Reefbuilderss has asked contributors to recount their MACNA 2010 experience – its my turn, so here goes! My MACNA 2010 really started when I arrived at the hotel at 11:55 pm on Thursday night. I expected to go to the…
MACNA XXII – Matt Pedersen’s Story
I hope to see my fellow Reef Builders contributors jump in and share their take on MACNA 2010 in the coming days. Seeing the annual pilgrimage to the marine aquarium hobby’s nomadic mecca through multiple points of view may offer…
The art of Photobombing with John Ciotti
[youtube width=”625″ height=”445″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmkfuNnv28M[/youtube]The art of photobombing can be a complicated one. The trick is, of course, to get unsuspecting persons to pose for a photo while the photobomber has a completely different pose in the background. After the MACNA 2010…
MACNA 2011 show floor already 80% sold
You might have read about the next MACNA being hosted in Des Moines, Iowa. The event, to be held next year on September 9-11, marks the first time, in a very long time that Macna will be on the western…
Coral Vendors issued warnings at MACNA 2010
With MACNA 2010 finally wrapping up there were many side stories. One such side story involved the Florida Fish and Wildlife conservation commission. Apparently in the state of Florida you need the proper permits, licenses, and certifications for anyone selling,…
A view from above, a quick snapshot and thoughts on MACNA 2010
I’m sitting 39,000 ft. above terra firma flying back to the West Coast from MACNA 2010 in Orlando and wanted to weigh in with a “newbie” perspective after three fun-filled days at the show. MACNA — we all hear about…
Vortech MP60 delivers up to 5500 GPH for $695
The Vortech MP60 water pump is the EcoTech Marine’s most significant product announcement since the VorTech MP10. After years of serving the mid and high range of aquarium water pumps, the Vortech MP60 delivers a mind busting 5500 GPH while…
The Dark Hobby by Robert Wintner
Robert Wintner is an author and founder of Snorkel Bob’s shops throughout Hawaii. This guy has made a big business selling snorkel gear to tourists and locals. He has written several books in which have been poorly received with a…