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February Meeting

Discussion in 'Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Region' started by bobsfish, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Come to the first CR/IC Regional meeting of 2011 !! [​IMG]
    Day: Saturday, February 26
    Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm
    Place: North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St North Liberty, IA

    Topic - Diseases, Diagnosis, and Dilemmas
    We'll discuss the clinical symptoms of some of the common, as well as the not so common viruses, parasites, bacteria and fungi. 
    Plus... a DIY project
    We'll make breakout boxes for Neptune controllers. A breakout box is a device that allows you to connect external switches to your AC3 or Apex.  The controller head/base unit has an Apple Mini-Din socket on it and you attach connectors to the various wires.  The controller can then determine if a switch has been activated or not (i.e. float switch, water on floor detector, standard flip switch, etc.). 

    Here's a link to the project:
    DIY Link
    NOTE:
    For the DIY project, there will be a cost for the materials if you plan to build one. Please Paypal AJ the $15....to apjohnson73@gmail.com

     
  2. bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Any interest in coming? Feel free to post interest.
     
  3. FishBrain Expert Reefkeeper

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    I'll be there.
     
  4. Nemesis

    Nemesis Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I'll be there, don't have a controller but looking into getting one. Need to convince the wife of that first.
     
  5. AJ

    AJ Inactive User

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    I'll be there! Looking forward to hearing more about the diseases and stuff from Andy.

    Also, even if attendees don't own a controller now, They will be able to watch others assemble their breakout boxes and have an idea what to do when the time comes. Also, since it's a DIY project, maybe you'll get some ideas on how to customize it to your specific needs.

    --AJ
     
  6. Andy The Reef Guy

    Andy The Reef Guy Inactive User

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    The talk I have prepared is really going to open peoples eyes to what is diagnostically possible when dealing with sick fish. We're primarily going to talk about post-mortem techniques and preparing specimens for mail out. I will provide some addresses and lab info, as well as prelab workup sheets, I also am offering my services to the club as a source for post mortem review.

    For those in the group who will be interested in buying a cheap ($70-90) microscope, I will have talk about general health screens, as well as immediate post mortem techniques. A microscope can be used for a lot of things not just disease pathology but also if there are folks interested in plankton culture it's almost a must have, and a great learning tool, especially for those of you with kids!

    For the rest of the group I will be discussing clinical symptoms and epidemiology of discrete disease conditions, treatment options, and non-specific immunostimulants.

    Can't wait to see ya guys!!!!
     
  7. bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Sounds great Andy and AJ.

    Come on CR/IC region ... jump in on the action !
     
  8. Gordo

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    Good chance I'll be there
     
  9. Nemesis

    Nemesis Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Ok just bought controller from ninjazX777 should get next week hopefully so i should be able to build a break outbox wanted a controller for years. Now just need an eb8 to control everything.
     
  10. bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    NOTE: For the DIY project, there will be a cost for the materials if you plan to build one. Please Paypal AJ the $15....to apjohnson73@gmail.com

    Here's a link to the project:
    DIY Link
     
  11. bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    One week to go...sign up now !!!
     
  12. Gordo

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    Anyone going to the meeting that has zoas to sell?  If you do shot me a pm.
     
  13. Ray

    Ray

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    How do I sign up, and what is the cost to attend the meeting?
     
  14. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    no sign up and no cost unless you want in on the DIY project. Just show up for the meeeting.
     
  15. Ray

    Ray

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    Thanks
     

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