Reefkeeping 101 Classes - What's your Opinion?

eternitybc · #1 10-03-2010, 09:19 PM

I'm in Steve! I'm still fairly new and don't have many answers, but I think this is a great idea. I'd be willing to donate time to help teach this.

let me know if you need help setting it up.

whatcaneyedo · #2 10-03-2010, 11:38 PM

We've been doing something very similar up here for the past four years. We call it The Reef Tank Tour and it was started by a former retailer to educate her customers on how reef tank's could be setup and run. Several of us host open houses to allow new and seasoned hobbyists in to see our tanks on separate weekends during the winter. Those that come are able to see first hand what our tanks look like and ask questions on how everything works. At the same time we often host a small frag and equipment swap on the side. Its all very informal and a lot of fun.

ScubaSteve · #3 10-04-2010, 12:04 AM

Yeah! That's exactly what I'm going for. I wouldn't want it to be a formal classroom-y thing but, as you said, fun and informal. I just want it to be welcoming and unintimidating.

If I can drum up enough support around here I'll gladly negotiate with a shop for some additional support.

Wayne · #4 10-04-2010, 01:14 AM

Would be nice if someone in Edmonton would teach something like this

I spend a lot of time reading about the basics and I still only just get by

Frankly with the money that we spend on these tanks its a shame so many people barly know the balance of Mag, Cal, and dKH.

Hangfire · #5 10-04-2010, 01:47 AM

This sounds like a great idea to me. There's so much to learn and it would be cool to see some of the local tanks. Count me in as someone looking to learn more.

Twinn · #6 10-04-2010, 02:56 AM

Sounds like it would be a good idea, I would be in.

cale262 · #7 10-04-2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayne

Would be nice if someone in Edmonton would teach something like this

I spend a lot of time reading about the basics and I still only just get by

Frankly with the money that we spend on these tanks its a shame so many people barly know the balance of Mag, Cal, and dKH.

Sounds like something like this would be money well spent....So who in E-town is going to be first to offer this...I'd be down for sure.

ScubaSteve · #8 10-05-2010, 07:42 PM

Let's here from someof the veterans around these parts! What do you old timers think? Anyone out there interested in volunteering some time for this?

ScubaSteve · #9 10-07-2010, 11:43 PM

Really? No one?