Midwest Marine Conference 2009

[cmpenney]

11th Annual Midwest Marine Conference
March 14th, 2009 8:00 am
Cranbrook Institute of Science
39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303


Speakers For This Years Event Are:

• Bob Fenner
  - Selecting Livestock for your System
• Scott Fellman
  - Aquascaping for the aesthetically challenged
• Marc Levenson (Melev)
  - Sumps and Acrylic Work
• Matt Pedersen
  - MOFIB's Introduction to Marine Breeding

Vendors include:​

• Amazon Stingrays​
• Cherry Corals​
• Choice Aquariums​
• Dirks​
• Drs Live Corals​
• Fish Doctors​
• Michigan Reefers.com​
• Moby Dick Pet Store​
• Preuss Pets​

Large Raffle Prizes:​

• 250 Watt 20K MH Bulbs - Hamilton​
• CT 135 Protien Skimmer - Aqua Euro USA​
• 8 Gallon Bio-Cube - Choice Aquariums​
• Overflow Boxes and Hole Saw Kit - GlassHoles.com​
• Pinnacle R/O Unit - SeaChem​
• Vortech MP20 - SeaShells Aquariums​
• BlueWave 7 Dual 250 Ballast - SunLight Supply​

$100+ Gift Certificates:​

• Air Water & Ice​
• Amazon Stingrays​
• Wet Thumb Frags​

Full conference tickets include all speaker sessions, breakout sessions, vendor/exhibit area, and access to the largest marine aquaria raffle in the state.​

All full Conference attendees are invited to a reception on Friday night at 7pm in the Martini room at the Marriott at Centerpoint. ​

Check in starts at 8 am and the first speaker will start at 9 am sharp for full conference attendees.
Exhibit Only ticket holders may begin admittance at 11am.
No exhibit only pass holders will be allowed into the hall prior to 11am nor access the auditorium at any time.​

Workshop and Breakout session details will be posted as they are announced.​

Space is however limited so please purchase your tickets early.​

For full details and to purchase tickets visit: http://www.masm.org/Events/Event.aspx?ID=58​

 

[Poseidon]

THis one is a lot of fun guys, I have been going for the last 3 years or so. Nice way to put faces to names, AND get some science for the "hobby" as well.

 

[cmpenney]

We've expanded the event this year to include a large swap/vendor area as well! Should be a great conference this year.

 

[stunreefer]

Sweet... last years was great, I'll be there again!

 

[mhowe9]

This will be my first one. Looking forward to it

 

[shred5]

I was at one of these along time ago. Really fun. Great buffett lunch... Speakers were Eric Borneman, Larry Jackson, Anthony Calfo and it was Anthony's first time speaking in public. Took a run over to tropicorium after... They really do a good job with this conference...


Dave

 

[Reef Pets]

Does anyone have photos from last years swap?

 

[BShells]

Photo links

Check out these link for some photos of previous events. Keep in mind that this years conference will be even bigger than previous events!!!
I think all the photos are compliments of our very own Posiedon!:dribble:

http://perfectpix.smugmug.com/gallery/4523304_pmGjG#266336777_e2ACY
http://perfectpix.smugmug.com/gallery/2092697_CtiLm#107942896_MJpth
http://perfectpix.smugmug.com/gallery/2378647_3PHCg#124636477_NAsgd

 

[cmpenney]

I was at one of these along time ago. Really fun. Great buffett lunch... Speakers were Eric Borneman, Larry Jackson, Anthony Calfo and it was Anthony's first time speaking in public. Took a run over to tropicorium after... They really do a good job with this conference...


Dave

Wow! That's been a few years ago! The last time Larry spoke for us I think was 2002.

 

[shred5]

Wow! That's been a few years ago! The last time Larry spoke for us I think was 2002.

Yea it was a while ago... Larry was so impressive we brought him in as a speaker for our local reef club. I know he is not as known in the hobby now a days as he was back in the day. He mostly does dive photography now. His dive pictures are spectacular and anyone in the reef hobby should see them. I have known Larry from way back when he was a fishnet mod on compuserve. Extreemly nice guy.

Dave

 

[cmpenney]

If you can make it this year you should come. Nice line up of speakers, cheap tickets, a Friday evening reception, and a huge vendor/exhibit area.

It's quite a bit different than you probably remember....In a good way of course :smile:

 

[BShells]

Update

With less than 3 week until the event, the list of commercial vendors is now up to 17 and still growing!!! More raffle prizes have also been added to the list.

If you can make it, it's gonna be worth the trip!

Here is a link with the updated info:
http://www.masm.org/Events/Event.aspx?ID=58

 

[Reef Pets]

I will be there. I just signed up as a vendor. Now I just have to figure what coral and how much to bring........ This will be my first swap as a vendor and a visitor.
Gary

 

[cmpenney]

Bring one of the corals in your avatar and put me on the list for it!

That's a sweet Milli!

Once you've decided send me some pictures and I'll post them in some of the Promotional threads about the event.
It'll help to excite the masses!

 

[Reef Pets]

Hey Chad,
Believe it or not that Milli is what is considered to be a rose milli. When they come in from they wild they are that pink. Then after a month or so under artifical light they turn rose.
But, I do have a nice pink milli right now and will be bring some with me.

 

[Reef Pets]

What kind of coral is popular or wanted in Michigan? It seems like different areas bring different demands. I am just trying to get an idea of what to bring.
I will be hauling a lot of coral and would like to make the drive home with little to no coral, thats the goal.
I have tons of acans if the demand is high in the area..... I plan to cut $40.00 pieces when it comes to acans. Is this a good idea, I am new to the frag swaps.

 

[cmpenney]

Hey Chad,
Believe it or not that Milli is what is considered to be a rose milli. When they come in from they wild they are that pink. Then after a month or so under artifical light they turn rose.
But, I do have a nice pink milli right now and will be bring some with me.

Well put me down for one if it's even remotely close to that picture.

 

[cmpenney]

What kind of coral is popular or wanted in Michigan? It seems like different areas bring different demands. I am just trying to get an idea of what to bring.
I will be hauling a lot of coral and would like to make the drive home with little to no coral, thats the goal.
I have tons of acans if the demand is high in the area..... I plan to cut $40.00 pieces when it comes to acans. Is this a good idea, I am new to the frag swaps.

We have tastes that run the gamit! SPS, Acans, Zoas, you name it. For swaps you'll do best with bright colors ( nice blue lights ) and cheap frags! If you can do frags under $20 and Colonies $40 and under you'll do well.

 

[Reef Pets]

Thats great advice! I plan to bring nice colors. I dont have a ton of zoas but will try to get some. I have plenty of SPS and LPS. As far as acans, would I be better off cutting 20.00 pieces, lets say 2-3 polyp frags?
Thanks again!

 

[cmpenney]

Thats great advice! I plan to bring nice colors. I dont have a ton of zoas but will try to get some. I have plenty of SPS and LPS. As far as acans, would I be better off cutting 20.00 pieces, lets say 2-3 polyp frags?
Thanks again!

I'd say you'd be better off going that way.