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Waterloo/Cedar Falls "Tech Tour" signup(Nov. 21st at 2:00)

Discussion in 'Waterloo / Cedar Falls Area' started by adampottebaum, Oct 28, 2010.

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  1. Oct 28, 2010 #1
    adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    We're going to have a tank tour on November 21st(Sunday) with an emphasis on new technology at each stop. We're looking for cool gadgets/gismos to show off, along with the added benefit of letting people see your tank to get ideas or give ideas on things we can all improve on.
    I'm working on a DIY LED fixture next week that I'll bring, Casey has a Hana Phosphate checker to bring, and Craig has a Par meter that I'll volunteer him to let us use! Even if you can't be a stop, try to bring something along to show!
    I'm going to give out FREE mangroves to anyone who signs up to attend, brings a gadget, or has their place as a stop. You need to sign up though so I can get the mangrove(s) packed up ahead of time.
    This will be a great time to show off some nice corals that you pick up at Fall Fest next weekend!
    Let me know if you'd like to be a stop, will be attending, or have something cool to bring!
    -Adam
     
  2. Oct 28, 2010 #2
    adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    I'm still unsure of what area of Cedar Falls/Waterloo this will be yet, we'll know when more people sign up...
     
  3. Oct 29, 2010 #3
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    What an awesome idea!
     
  4. Oct 29, 2010 #4
    AJ

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    That is a great idea. I hope I'm able to drive up for that one! If I am, I'll bring a Pinpoint Calcium monitor.

    --AJ
     
  5. Oct 29, 2010 #5
    ruggerkc North Liberty , IA

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    Craig
    Will your new store be ready for the tour?
     
  6. Oct 29, 2010 #6
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Not 100%, but you are more then welcome to do a preview & use it as a meeting place.
     
  7. Oct 29, 2010 #7
    adampottebaum

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    Actually, if we did head that way, Josh Heinen said he could be a stop. I talked to him earlier about this, he only lives 2 blocks from Craig's store. He's got a nice 75 gallon tank with an Apex and a vortech to show off.
     
  8. Oct 29, 2010 #8
    Big John

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    Adam you dont know how bad I want to join you guys on this, but I'm no where near the level you guys are at! I'm having fun with my BUDGIT TANK and I've got a lot to learn, I'd be embarassed for any of you to see my 75 gal. setup!
     
  9. Oct 29, 2010 #9
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Posted By Big John on 10/29/2010 08:27 PM
    Adam you dont know how bad I want to join you guys on this, but I'm no where near the level you guys are at! I'm having fun with my BUDGIT TANK and I've got a lot to learn, I'd be embarassed for any of you to see my 75 gal. setup!
    Dont be, we were all there once.
    You get nice free advice & a chance to show what you have done so far.
     
  10. Oct 29, 2010 #10
    rc1214b

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    Posted By Big John on 10/29/2010 08:27 PM
    Adam you dont know how bad I want to join you guys on this, but I'm no where near the level you guys are at! I'm having fun with my BUDGIT TANK and I've got a lot to learn, I'd be embarassed for any of you to see my 75 gal. setup!
    No worries on the tech stuff, to this day I do not use a controller and don't think it would make anything of mine better.  Sometimes simplicity is the most enjoyable.
     
  11. Oct 30, 2010 #11
    fmsill Cedar Falls

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    I should be able to be a stop if you need more. Right now im growing alot of algae lol because my bulbs are getting bad. Hopefully by then i can get it cleared up or at least better 
    The tank is a 210. I just bought a apex a few months ago and should have that all up and running by then. I also have it hooked to a droid for remote access.
    Brian
     
  12. Oct 30, 2010 #12
    Waverz

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    I have an ACIII and it's just basically a super expensive timer...
     
  13. Oct 31, 2010 #13
    rc1214b

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    Posted By Waverz on 10/30/2010 10:15 PM

    Posted By rc1214b on 10/30/2010 12:17 AM

    Posted By Big John on 10/29/2010 08:27 PM
    Adam you dont know how bad I want to join you guys on this, but I'm no where near the level you guys are at! I'm having fun with my BUDGIT TANK and I've got a lot to learn, I'd be embarassed for any of you to see my 75 gal. setup!
    No worries on the tech stuff, to this day I do not use a controller and don't think it would make anything of mine better.  Sometimes simplicity is the most enjoyable.
    I have an ACIII and it's just basically a super expensive timer...
    Lol, that's because you're like Yoda of the reefworld
    BTW.. I will try to make it to this event, sounds interesting
     
  14. Oct 31, 2010 #14
    Steph & Nick

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    We are going to come up and could bring our nano wavemaker.
     
  15. Oct 31, 2010 #15
    waterfowler

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    I'm in for the tour and if it works out my place can be a stop.
     
  16. Nov 1, 2010 #16
    jwess

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    I have to work that day but could probably get it off. I could show mine as well as the PIPAC tank. Nothing to show off but I am trying to get an MP60 and DIY LED project approved for the restaurant tank.
    Josh
     
  17. Nov 1, 2010 #17
    adampottebaum

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    Thanks everyone for the interest! Make sure to let everyone who would possibly want to attend this event know about it. A lot of people don't get on the computers very often and miss things like this. I'll be sending out a bulk email soon, but that also goes unreceived a lot of the time.

    So far for volunteers we have:
    Craig's Store("Anemones, Clowns, and Corals")
    John Mummelthie
    Brian King
    Josh Heinen
    Josh Wessels(home and PIPAC)

    I know there's more people out there who are too quiet to speak up! Let's see some new tanks!
     
  18. Nov 7, 2010 #18
    matt1971 Waterloo

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    I would like to attend because I could use some more new technology, although this also means I don't have any new technology to offer.
     
  19. Nov 7, 2010 #19
    adampottebaum

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    That's alright that you don't have anything to bring Matt, the worst thing that could happen if no one brings anything would be having an awesome tank tour instead of an awesome tank tour with cool gadgets/gismos at each stop. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  20. Nov 7, 2010 #20
    adampottebaum

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    I also came up with a couple more things I'll bring, along with my DIY LEDs:

    - Refractometer
    - Kill-A-Watt electricity meter.
     
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