Ed Hahn

Change in Plans. Tyree will not make it to Tri-Cities on July 17th and 18th. We will go another route with corals and clams. We wish him the best though. Instead it will be James Fartheree and Bob Fenner. Both Speakers have confirmed. More to come. I will try to keep you posted. thanks, Ed

How have other corals reacted close by to this coral? I am wondering if its a type of anthellia (clove polyp)? Starburst is very aggresive to sps. Anthellia can curb tooth corals(galaxia).

Michael, Years ago all the clubs tried to work together to meet at one spot once a year. Members from Tri-cities unloaded their fridges to make it a memorable meeting, we had a coral auction, two guest speakers and tank tour. I think it went well considering there were over a hundred people at meeting. This get together does not have to happen in Tri-cities. It was scheduled to take place in Tri-cities because no one else spoke up. Again the goal to bring everyone in the hobby together and build a good relationship with those sharing the same hobby. If Board Members of PNWMAS want to help out it would be appreciated greatly! I am still on the board in Seattle or PSAS. I live in Tri-Cities. I will talk to Spokane and Idaho and people from Montana. Again, any and all help appreciated. Thank you, Ed

Hello everyone, I was just informed that the Midcolumbia Saltwater Marine Aquarium Conference would be held on the third week end of July of 2009. The two speakers are Steve Tyree and Bob Fenner. I will try to keep you informed as I am informed. I would love to see you in Tri-Cities for this get together. til then, Ed

I want to say thank you for all that attended. Brandy and Bob, I did not get to talk to you very much. I want to and look forward to it. Ken, it was a pleasure. The first year the conference took place was in 2004. We had members (Presidents, Vice Presidents) of each club working together. Together is the key word. We all have a hobby we enjoy. We all like talking about it as a group. Cheri Thomas has talked about a conference out here in Pacific Northwest. It can happen with their help or with out their help. But remember if we all work as one. We are unstoppable. You guys still have me on cloud nine. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. I want you to know, My friends that came into town on Friday had me up all night aquascaping my tank. My friends and I went to bed at 430 in morning. I got up at 5 to hook up my boat for a ride with Sanjay. Would I do it again? Hell yeah! Thank you for the awesome time. If you come to Tri-Cities again. Please look me up. Sincerely, Ed Hahn

Interested in a possible trade for Ozotech 250 Ozone unit?

http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27993 Here is a another deal for Ryan

Maybe Brandy can help ya? I have two Euroreef skimmer bodies. The Euroreef RS5-3 which has a bad sedra 3500. I also have a CS8-2 with a bad Sedra 5000. I was going to put new pumps on them. I found 3500 pump and 5000 pump at Salty Critter. If I buy new pumps for each of these. Here are prices I want with new pumps. CS8-2 -$250 with new pump CS8-2-$150 as is RS5-3 $150 with new pump RS5-3 as is $75 dollars. I may be interested in a trade for SPS. let me know if I am teasing ya. Ed

The barbeque is at night, The presentations are inside a air conditioned Auditorium(movie theater), the Hotel will definitely be Air conditioned.

Ryan, How bad do you want a Euroreef skimmer? I have a friend selling one. http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26995 I have a RS5-3 body. It needs a pump. Am I teasing ya to come to Tri-Cities?

You are welcome:D . Here is a link from Motel. If you follow George Washington Way. The Clarion Hotel is on G. Way inbetween Van Gieson and Swift. Its closer to Van Gieson. You can see how easy of drive it is. link from Motel listed above. http://www.pnl.gov/guesthouse/images/roads_guesthouse.jpg

Brandy, If you want to drive less than a mile further. You can call Sandra at above number for Motel. You will need to mention MCMAC or Midcolumbia Saltwater Aquarium Club for discount. It does not have Pool. It is a very clean environment. It is quite the deal. Please check out the extras you get. If you need any thing call me on my cell and I will get back to you asap if I do not answer. The above motel is off of the main street in Richland(George Washington Way). You take G. Way to Battelle Blvd. You turn left at Stop light Battelle Blvd. The Motel is first Building on right. You take first right and following first right, then a right into Motel Parking Lot. Motell actually sits on corner of block. $60 plus tax for Queen size Bed and room if you mention MCMAC or Midcolumbia Saltwater Aquarium Club. A very clean, professional environment. It should be quiet as well. Thanks in Advance, Ed Hahn esmzhahn@verizon.net 509-374-0815 home 509-948-4013 cell

Room Rates I talked about earlier. I got permission to post letter from Motel. Hi Ed, Thank you for your interest in the Guest House at PNNL. We would love to have the Mid-Columbia Salt Water members stay with us on the 20th and 21st of this month. We currently have about 20 queen bedded hotel rooms available. We will offer you a room rate of $60.00 plus tax per night for individuals requesting rooms with the Mid-Columbia Salt Water or MCMAC (please note that no housekeeping service would be provided during the two day stay). We require all reservations be guaranteed with credit card at time of booking and we have a 24 hour in advance cancellation policy. Please refer interested parties to guesthouse@pnl.gov or 509-372-6736. They can also visit us online at http://www.pnl.gov/guesthouse/ where rooms and amenities can be viewed. Reservations can be made on this site however guests will still need to call with credit card information. I look forward to hosting your group and please contact me if you have any questions. Have a great evening! Sandra Fies sandra@pnl.gov 509-372-6736

Ok, I just got confirmation of more motel rooms available for MCMAC. How about a price of $60 plus tax a night in a very clean, quiet professional environment within a mile from everything. I will post the letter tonight when I get home. thanks in Advance, Ed

time is getting closer to MCMAC! Steve Tyree was at the First Conference in 2004 in Tri-Cities, Washington. He wanted to make sure this event went well again. He donated some corals for this event also. In return, the Website will also post The Coral Farmers Market as a sponsor for this event. I am betting the frags will be raffled. Again, good people working together to help each other. Its less than 200 miles for a lot of you. If you come, you will not regret it. In fact I bet you will return next year if you do. I am hoping to see you all in Tri-Cities on July 20th and 21st 2007 for MCMAC. http://mcsac.org/content/view/17/32/ click on the picture and you can see photos from past MCMAC. Hope to see you there, Ed:D

Its less than 23 days away, what are you doing? Lets build a Memorie! I offered a boat ride on the Columbia River with Sponsors if they showed. That offer is good to PNWMAS Board members too. I am hoping all hobbyist work together to build that bridge so hobbyist from all areas can see as many club meetings or events as they want. Working as one, because we are one in this hobby! Lets meet at one place each year and Grow! I hope those fuzzy sticks grow with lots of color! hope to see you soon! Ed Wife asked me to go to Miss Tri-Cities Pagent on July 20th and 21st!(wife) (scratch) (nono) Honey, I look forward to this as much as I love ya. Please let me have this one time a year for myself. (rock2) MCMAC 2007!!!! (rock2)

I am interested. I have a friend in Portland right now. He can pick it up if its available. He is in Beaverton right now. He will be in Beaverton and leaving there at 430 ish tomorrow. I forgot to tell you. I have a 4ft by 4ft by 31 inch tall cube. Ed

Reeflo just donated a Snapper Water Pump!!

I just wanted to let you know of a event that started in 2004. People communicated and met at one centralized spot. We tried to get as many hobbyist together at one place. We had coral shipped in at cost to be silent auctioned, We had clams shipped in at cost for silent auction, we tried to get interesting speakers at least two each year, Tank tour, Friday night barbeque, Saturday night catered meal. This year July 20th and 21st of 2007. We are doing it again. You all are invited. Kevin Pockell will be doing a fragging presentation on Friday night at Barbeque, Saturday after tank tour we will see Mike Palletta and Sanjay Joshi educating us in a professional evironment (air conditioned Movie Theater). I could talk forever about the past Conferences. They were awesome. I have no doubt this one will be any different. Here is the link. http://mcsac.org/content/view/17/32/ My job this year is for sponsorships. I can tell you that the below companies have already responded and volunteered goodies for this event to keep it going YEARLY!!! Here are a few. Euroreef, PFO Lighting Tunze USA ELOS Seachem Aquatic Dreams This one is really cool he was here in 2005- Anthony Calfo sponsored this event! Brightwell Aquatics I hope to see you there. Its less than one month away! In Tri-cities, Washington Its a few hours drive from you. I hope to see you there! Ed Hahn:D

Its often ideal for members to label which lighting(wattage, Kelvin of bulb), where coral was located in flow when trading. If you do not see this on bag please ask the person that is selling frag to explain. A coral will sometimes go into shock from transport (change) and take about 30 days to recover. I hope this helps, Ed