The 4th Annual Prince George Reef Tank Tour

whatcaneyedo · #1 01-09-2010, 12:39 AM

I tried my hardest to get either George's or Lonnie's story and picture in the paper but what ended up happening was that I got featured instead. I guess I shouldn't complain I just don't want to make this event all about me... I'm just the organizer.

But anyways, here is our Reef Tank Tour story in the paper in full color for your viewing pleasure! There are a few little mistakes like: the Tank Tour began last month not last week and the last paragraph would make more sense to say "...from experienced local hobbyists" rather than "...from experienced.". My father was a perfectionist so sue me.

(note that I lost a little off of the top and bottom when scanning)

Lego · #2 01-09-2010, 05:37 AM

That was a good read! Another one I will miss!!! But I admit I have seen it a lot

But I want 2 peaces of coral you have... I guess I better hurry now.

whatcaneyedo · #3 01-11-2010, 03:15 AM

A big thank you to everyone who came and saw my tanks today. I really enjoy having the opportunity to entertain and show off my little ocean oasis. I'm sorry that the walkway was so slippy but I have to use that ice melting salt as a magnesium supplement!

There are already many pictures of my display and frag tank in the link in my signature so I wont clutter this thread with them. Instead here are some pictures from the seldom photographed and slightly under appreciated nano reef:

whatcaneyedo · #4 01-15-2010, 12:43 AM

I may have slipped a tip to our local university student paper about the Tank Tour too...

whatcaneyedo · #5 01-27-2010, 03:09 AM

Courtesy of Staffan Lindgren, this February's Reef Tank Tour showing will be the 135gal public saltwater aquarium at UNBC. Staffan is the appointed caretaker of the university's tank and will be available to answer questions and show the behind the scenes operations of the aquarium Sunday February 7th from 12:00 to 4:00pm. The aquarium is located on the third floor of the Teaching Laboratory (location #8 on the map) at UNBC. Anyone unfamiliar with the layout of the campus can follow the link provided to see a map showing the building's location. http://www.unbc.ca/assets/communicat...etails_web.jpg However if you still become disoriented please don't hesitate to contact me on my cell at (250) 617-1843 or ask for assistance at the security desk.

As always a frag tank will be provided for anyone wishing to buy, sell or trade coral fragments during this event.

christyf5 · #6 01-27-2010, 03:15 AM

Wow how did I miss this one?!

Great newspaper coverage and fantastic looking tanks. That table up the page some made me drool. Simply gorgeous!

Thanks for the pics!!

whatcaneyedo · #7 02-01-2010, 06:22 AM

Sunday February 21 from 12:00 to 4:00pm I'll be hosting a small fragmenting workshop at 4049 Campbell Ave for anyone who is interested in the fine art of coral propagation. While I am no industry expert like Borneman or Calfo I am trying to follow in their footsteps. For this event I will be demonstrating the techniques of cutting and then caring for several different types of coral. I will show how to safely cut with a razor, clipper, dremel, wet tile saw and diamond blade bandsaw. Then I can show how to care for and attach newly fragmented coral using epoxy, super glue, rubber bands or fishing line.

whatcaneyedo · #8 03-21-2010, 11:12 PM

I almost forgot! Next weekend Sunday March the 28th from 12:00 to 4:00pm is Doug's mature 135 gallon reef tank showing. After a few setbacks last year Doug had said that he wanted to be featured last. So we left his showing until the end of March... which happens to be now! His address is 647 Kerry Street which you can see on the map. I'll be a little late getting there that day but I will try to get the frag tank setup in advance for anyone who wants to bring some coral for sale.