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MARINE AQUARIUM CONFERENCE OF NORTH AMERICA XXVI Denver | 2014 Sponsored by: from Rob Mougey • Chair, MACNA 2014 & President, C.O.R.A.L. WELCOME! to Denver and MACNA 2014 We are excited to have you with us and look forward sons Ballroom. UPG is underwriting this event, which to sharing our beautiful city. We have planned many fun features Mitch Carl as our emcee, the MASNA Aquarist and educational events and activities. Over 140 exhib- of the Year Award, the MACNA 2015 presentation, and itors will introduce the latest products and some truly keynote speaker Dr. Luiz Rocha of the California Acad- amazing corals, and our many speakers and workshops emy of Sciences, whose appearance is made possible by will be educational and informative. the generous financial support ofCentral Aquatics, our MACNA brings together hobbyists, professional Gold Keynote Sponsor. aquarists, manufacturers, retailers, and scientists from Full Conference Pass holders can attend the Friday re- around the globe. Together we will explore the current ception at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, a block west of state and future direction of marine aquatics and learn the Colorado Convention Center. Thanks to the generous about new husbandry techniques. support of Gold Reception Sponsor Boyd Enterprises, we As you enjoy the Exhibit Hall, the presentations, and will take a nostalgic trip back to the Denver of the 1920s, the parties, it’s important to understand what makes it all complete with an old-time speakeasy, vintage gaming, possible. MACNA has several long-time sponsors whose and historic libations. If you like to dance, visit the lower generous financial support allows the show to continue. level of the Ellie, where “roots rock” band the Octanes Seachem, which has been our Platinum Event Sponsor for will keep your toes tapping (cowboy boots optional). many years, provides significant funding and great prizes CoralVue is our Gold Prize Drawing Sponsor. Their for our drawings. We heartily thank Seachem for provid- support has allowed us to offer some amazing prizes. Be ing seed money and for their unquestioning support. sure to swing by the drawing area and check out the cool United Pet Group (UPG), maker of Instant Ocean products that our sponsors and exhibitors have lined up and Marineland products, has been our Diamond Ban- for you. Walt Smith International has donated a 10-day quet Sponsor for years. If you are a Full Conference Pass trip to Fiji for two. Wishing for a new aquarium? Marine- holder, you’ll enjoy a gala evening of food, fun, and land has generously donated a complete 300-gallon Deep entertainment at the Saturday banquet at the Four Sea- Dimension setup. Drawings will be held every day; you DENVER CRECELIUS/VISIT STEVIE 4 MACNA XXVI MACNA XXVI 5 must be present to win. The grand prize drawing Sprung and a scintillating roundtable discussion. Carib- Jon Garnett, and Jake Adams. Their efforts and hard will take place on Sunday. Sea has provided saltwater for the tanks and reef life at work are evident in the success of MACNA 2014. It In this Program Book, sponsored by Gold this year’s MACNA. Media Sponsor Reefs.com has been requires more than four dedicated (dare I say crazed?) Program Book Sponsor Neptune Systems, you helping us to get the word out all year. Proaquatix threw individuals to run an event of this size, and we have a will find an excellent article by Martin Moe on a party for the exhibitors during a very long setup day, support team that is made up of people with a variety the history of MACNA, a history of the evolu- and Two Little Fishies provided our badges and bracelets. of skill sets, working diligently to bring the best possible tion of aquatics in Colorado, and some beautiful DENVER OBERT/VISIT STAN If you are enjoying the great products and giveaways in MACNA to Colorado. The core members of our team are shots of local reef tanks. The book also includes your sturdy tote, thank the fine folks at Reef Nutrition! Larry Leszczynski, Heather McNeill, Liana Mougey, Ca- the Exhibit Hall floor plan, directions to the Fri- It’s fun to spend time on the show floor, but the pri- rissa Garnett, Chris Campbell, Brie Brasch, Jeff Harris, day reception at the Ellie, maps of the facility, mary focus of every MACNA conference is education. Scott Chase, and Mike Drumm. Their tireless effort and and a list of local attractions. We hope you will The speakers bring a wealth and depth of knowledge that months of work have truly paid off. spend some time with our speakers; their bios they are happy to share, both in the Speaker Room and You’ll also notice many volunteers helping out ev- and speech topics are on page 30. We want to in personal encounters. You’d be hard pressed to find this ery day at MACNA. You encountered them when you extend special thanks to James Lawrence, Linda many published aquatic experts together in one room checked in or purchased drawing tickets. They may help Provost, Anne Linton, Judy Billard, Louise Wat- anywhere else. Thanks to the support of Fluval, Hikari, you find your way around. If you win something, one son, and Matt Pedersen at CORAL Magazine for AquaMedic, Piscine Energetics, Ecotech, and Fritz of them will hand you your prize. Many of them work creating and publishing this Program Book. Aquatics, we are able to bring some of the most influen- behind the scenes, supporting the exhibitors. They in- The workshops will take place just outside tial and knowledgeable experts in the world to MACNA. clude club members from the Colorado Organization for the Exhibit Hall’s main entrance and next to the The Denver Downtown Aquarium: In addition to our generous sponsors, a group of Reef & Aquatic Life (CORAL), the Marine Aquarium Soci- prize drawing area. Sponsored by Gold Workshop Meet a grouper up close. dedicated, hard-working hobbyists have volunteered ety of Colorado (MASC), the Southern Colorado Marine Sponsor Proline Aquatics, they will include infor- thousands of hours to put the show together. To accom- Aquarium Society (SCMAS), the Denver mational how-to sessions, fun, relaxed presenta- plish this monumental task, they have worked many Area Reef Club (DARC), the Colorado tions, live animals from the Downtown Aquari- late nights and long weekends for over two years. We’re Aquarium Society (CAS), and the Rocky um, and some unusual demonstrations. You never know sored by AquaIllumination/AI, you’ll enjoy many quality thankful for such a great team, and grateful to their fam- Mountain Cichlid Association (RMCA). who—or what—might show up here! presentations. Support from Kessil is allowing us to use ilies for allowing them to spend time away from home. Thanks to all of you fantastic volunteers Our Silver and Bronze sponsors also contribute to some interesting new speaker formats this year, includ- The Colorado Organization for Reef & Aquatic Life and sponsors for making this interclub the success of the show. In the Speaker Room, spon- ing a debate between our own Jake Adams and Julian (CORAL) Board of Directors includes Adam Monchak, MACNA a success. 6 MACNA XXVI MACNA XXVI 7 THURSDAY28 29FRIDAY SATURDAY 30 31SUNDAY Early Registration only — Exhibit Hall closed 8 AM MASNA Member Meeting 8 AM How to Host a MACNA 8 AM MASNA Club President’s Meeting THINGS TO DO: 9 AM Exhibit Hall open for MASNA members 9 AM SPEAKER START TIME 9 AM SPEAKER START TIME • Visit the Downtown Aquarium; bring your 9 AM SPEAKER START TIME 9 AM DR. SANJAY JOSHI: 9 AM NICK KLASE: LED Lighting in Aquariums “C” card and go for a dive! Conversion of a 500G Reef, Metal Halide 9 AM TONY VARGAS: 10 AM Exhibit Hall open to attendees • See the Denver Zoo & Tropical Discovery What Makes a Great Reef Tank? to LEDs: A Personal Experience at City Park 10 AM LAURA BIRENBAUM: • Have fun at Elitch’s Amusement Park 10 AM Exhibit Hall open to attendees 10 AM Exhibit Hall open to attendees Keeping and Breeding • See the Chihuly Exhibit at the Botanic Gardens 10 AM KEVIN KOHEN: Establishing and 10 AM JIM WALTERS: Rants and Raves the Dwarf Cuttlefishes • Take the kids to the Children’s Museum Maintaining an NPS Reef Aquarium from a 37-Year-Old Fish Store • Pet Rosie at the Butterfly Pavilion 11 AM RICHARD ROSS: • Venture to the Museum of Nature & Science 11 AM TEA YI KAI: For the Love of Wrasses 11 AM DR. CHARLES MAZEL: What’s Up with Phosphate? at City Park The Function of Fluorescence on the Reef 12 PM MICHAEL PALETTA: Aquarium History: • See the Pop Art exhibit at the 12 PM JAMIE CRAGGS: Intentionally Spawning 12 PM VINCENT CHALIAS: Oh, How Far We’ve Come! Denver Art Museum Stony Corals in the Aquarium Coral Diversity Is All About Habitat • Shop till you drop at Cherry Creek Mall 1 PM Debate: JAKE ADAMS v. JULIAN SPRUNG 1 PM JUSTIN CREDABEL: A Six-Pack • Ride the Light Rail to Park Meadows 1 PM RUFUS KIMURA: Wonders of the Deep of Marine and Reef Aquarium Trivia • Have dinner at the Buckhorn Exchange, 2 PM MENEEKA GURROBY: A Family-Run Denver’s Oldest Restaurant (Liquor License #1) Fish-Collecting Station in Mauritius 2 PM DR. TODD LAJEUNESSE: 2 PM JULIAN BAGGIO: Sustainable Marine Zooxanthellae, Coral, and Symbiosis Livestock Collection by Cairns Marine in FURTHER AFIELD: 3 PM EHSAN DASHTI: Australia • Take the free Coors Brewery tour in Golden Getting Critical about Water Chemistry 3 PM JOHN CIOTTI: Modern Aquarium • Visit Estes Park Aesthetics from a Champion Aquascapist 3 PM WALT SMITH: Following the Sun: • Drive over Trail Ridge Road 4 PM DR.
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