April 2018 Meeting

[njtiger24 aquariums]

The April 2018 Meeting will be hosted by @Mike H

Address:
316 Patsy Ct.
West Deptford NJ

Bio:
I have been in the hobby since 1976. I have had previous, 55 gal, 75 gal, 125 gal and a 90 gal tank thru the years, all saltwater tanks.

Currently Tank
3 year old 420 gal DSA glass tank 9ft x 30x30 with custom cabinetry with custom built canopy lift built by me.
The tank has about 40 fish with SPS and LPS corals.

The tank has 8 Radion Pro lights
running 2 Maxspect Gyres and 4 Ecotech MP 40-60's

The filtration room in the basement has 3- 90 gal mixing station tanks with a seperate Iwaki pump for water mixing. I run a 65 gal Rodi auto top off tank for the display. The main display has a 180 gal sump in the basement. It has a 1500 watt in-line Titanium heater and a JB water chiller. I run a Algae scrubber and a auto dosing system for Alk, Calcium and Magnesium. Other filtration and inline UV also.

I have a 110 gal frag tank on a separate system for frags and as a quarantine system.

 

[diana a]

Unable to attend. I am a Girl Scout leader. I am taking (9) 11-year old to stay overnight at Camelback Resorts in PA on the 21 to 22nd. Have a great time everyone!

 

[Mark_C]

Mike!
Thanks for hosting. Moving some things around atm and hoping to attend.

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Aww man!! I wish I could go!! That is when I leave for a business trip!

 

[topround]

I am hoping to attend as well with my son an aspiring marine biologist.

Thanks
Mike

 

[Mark_C]

I am hoping to attend as well with my son an aspiring marine biologist.

Arrrrrrggghhhh! This means someone will be there to call us out on the BS.

 

[diana a]

Arrrrrrggghhhh! This means someone will be there to call us out on the BS.

 

[topround]

Nah he's in high school! No fear he's very shy too but he loves this hobby and is learning alot.
me too......!

 

[diana a]

@topround Where are you located?

 

[julie]

Nah he's in high school! No fear he's very shy too but he loves this hobby and is learning alot.
me too......!

You will really enjoy Mike's tank. It is awesome!

 

[topround]

I am in Ramsey.
My tank is only 3 months old but hope to host a meeting at the end of the summer with a BBQ and hopefully a little more mature tank.
Our tank will surely underwhelm you guys, but we would love to learn from your experience.
I promise good food though! and maybe a side trip to a friends house house who has a really nice reef setup!

Mike

 

[John M]

I should be able to make it. Gotta see that BIG reef tank!!

 

[myrjon]

it is a work of art . custom stand with remote canopy lift...Wow

 

[Mike H]

It will be fun...always good to see everyone and especially new hobbyists...especially aspiring young marine biologist!

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

Sorry I will not be able to attend. Sunday is full of soccer for me

 

[raccioppi83]

I can't make it I really wish I could see that marvel of a tank (or so it sounds) Hoping for lots and lots of pictures!

 

[J.R.]

We will be coming!

 

[Raffle King]

The King will be there

 

[topround]

Should I bring beer, wine or both?

 

[radiata]

Any attendees need any free chaetomorpha?