Why don't we get a section on this board that is called tank of the month.  The way it works is one tank out of the membership is selected from the group that wants to participate.  The member and the tank is show cased.  This site should include stuff about the member and information about their tank.  What do you all think.

John

Also, I don't want this to be a contest, not at all.  I thought it would be nice to see other peoples tanks.  This would give us more detailed information, than just on the reef tour.

John

Most boards have them and they are great (reef central and nano-reef)  I think it would be great to have one here so we can know what each other has, so we can learn from their experience and get ideas for our own tanks.

And I agree about the not being a contest, each person has their own view of what a reef tank should look like...  They all look great to me if the inhabitants are healthy and happy.

This idea sounds great as long as we can get a person each month to take the time to get pictures and information about a tank each month.  Adam and I, (especially Adam) stay busy just running the Society and would have little time to head up a Tank of the Month section.

I will volunteer my time to post the info about the tank of the month, but someone else would have to work out the logistics of making this happen.

Any volunteers?

What if someone volunteered pictures and information on their own tank.  Then got the info and pictures to Jake. 

This is where it could get fun.  The person who does it, gets to randomly pick the next person to do the same and so on.

If someone doesn't want to do it when picked then someone else is asked.

Just an idea.  I would be willing to start things off.

Steve 

Steve,

You are up.  Please have pics and info to Jake during the next couple weeks.  Should be enough time for Jake to get info on line.  We'll try to go for Tank of the Month for March.  I'll make a short announcement regarding this during the March meeting (CORAL CUTTING).

Just so everyone knows, the presidency has debated this topic many times.  The difficulty being "who is going to get the pictures, the info, and make sure it happens"  I like Steve's idea of one person picking the next person.  Maybe that will work.  Worth a try.

(Steve- I highly recommend you pick John Fletcher for the following month, since he started this idea)

Adam

Sounds good,

I'll get started right away.  I like Adams idea of asking John Fletcher next. 

I will get my pictures to Jake two weeks before April.  If that is enough time.  Please let me know if the are any changes.  Steve, let me know how it goes and any suggestions.  I will more than likely follow suit.

John Fletcher

John, If you need someone with a digital camera to take pictures for you just let me know.  Danny and/or I would love to come visit you and your tank again!

Dave Daniel

Dave,

Thank you, I will call you around March 15 so the pictures can be selected and sent to Jake.  When am I going to see your guys tanks.

John

Dave,

Would you be interested in taking some pictures of my tank?  I dont have a digital camera.  I don't know your'e availability.  But I'm off tomorrow. 

To all,

If Dave is not available to take pictures of my tank with a digital camera.  Would anyone else be interested in doing it?

I have the ability to assist if needed....  Where do you live?

Dan Sheppard (801) 259-0204

I just got off the phone with Dan Sheppard.  He said he would take pictures tomorrow.  Thanks Dan. 

John,

Sounds good, just send me an e-mail when you'd like one of us to come over ([email protected])  I told Danny to get off his lazy butt and invite you over to see his tank.  He said he'll get on it.

Steve,  I have about three paragraphs written about the same stuff.  Do you know if the information is going to be there and then the pictures or are the pictures going to be placesed throughout the article with a small description?

John

Dave, pictures were taken of my tank today.  Thanks guys.

Hello John.......

Yes please come see my tank...I will post some links to Pics soon.  My phone number is 619-1852.  Maybe call me soon and we can figure out a time for you to come to Sandy!

see ya soon

I'm free Saturday.  How about you?  I will gice you a call.

John

Yes I think that would be ok.....will clear it with my wife and see.

This could be an opportunity to expand the WMAS presidency. We have a great president, vice president/web site guru, administrator (I don't know if that's the official title, sorry Steve), and librarian. (I'm not sure of others, if there are, I apologize for leaving you out.)

Any way, this new person could be the club historian (or what ever), in charge of Tank of the Month (TotM) pictures and information as well as pictures from meetings, social events, or other WMAS activities.  They would track who's tank has been shown and when, as well as preparing for future months. They would decide what things are always shown in the TotM (e.g. canopy, front & side view, sump/refugia) and what information should be gathered at the TotM interview (e.g. how long up and running, how long in current state, water specifics, inhabitants, what the spouse/significant others has to say about it)

There could be a lot of work involved, or something that is slapped together in a rush to get it out there for the members. I personally love my tank, and love to talk with others about it even though it's not very old and I'm still a neophyte. Those I've talked with feel the same way and wouldn't want their TotM to be any less special than that of another.

I'm not sure how the presidency members are selected, but I would imagine if this position was something the society could use then volunteers would be called for and a person selected by the existing presidency.  I for one would love to do this every month. Besides getting me more involved with the hobby, it would be the Reef Tour at a more leisurely pace. What an opportunity!!

Just my 2� worth.

Cortney

I think it's a terrific idea.  From reading your post I think you would be perfect for the job.  Elections are coming up soon.  Like you I don't know how the positions in the presidency are derived.

Since the tank of the month is no longer just an idea, I think the need and appreciation for someone in this position would be great.

Cortney, I think that is an excellent Idea also.  Hopefully, Adam will chime in.

John 

I just took some photos of my tank if an body wants to see them, I dont want to but in front of any body for tank of the month, whos ever in charge of this let me know and i will post them.

For those not in attendance at this months meeting, Adam let us know that the tank of the month will  begin in April.   I agree with John.  I say post em if you gottem.

First time I have participated but here goes! I have appreciated the open forum without having to participate activly, and we have learned so much that we finally felt guilty about not doing so. 

I first have to start by saying thanks to  John Fletcher who is a great guy: When I first became interested in the marine aquarium hobby I went to a local Marine Fish Store he was one of the first people I talked with. He impressed upon me more than just a sale! He at the time was working at "The Aquaium" and gave me some really great advice! So thank you John, I would love to see your tank on "TOM"  "tank of the month" perfect person to start with!!!! for us beginners.

Anyway although we are fairly new to the hobby I would like to have our tank previewed. As an  example of a beginners tank. My husband works very dilengintly and I just mostly enjoy his hard work, but we still have lots of fun and questions. So if you ever want a beginners tank call.

Although I do not have the capability to take "digital pictures" I would like to help any way I can. Let me know.

Chris & Liz

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Thank you for the very nice words.  I'm trying so hard to remember the two of you.  Please at the next meeting intoduce yourselves.  I enjoy the hobby very much.  I like to give the right advice and help people make it in the hobby.  There is a lot of information out there.

THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN.

"Reefaquarist"

John Fletcher

 Great idea on the tank of the month.  How are the members going to be selected for this?

 Also if the club needs any help I have a nice diggital cam and would be willing to help out. I know quite a few people have already offered but I thought I would as well just in case. This club has been great and I would definetly be willing to help out if I can.

Jake, excellent job.  Danny, thank you for taking such great pictures.  Also Danny don't forget to get your wite-up to Jake early, so he can get it ready for June's Tank of the Month.

THANK YOU!!

Yes the new TANK OF THE MONTH is up for May.  Please check it out.  This is definately one of the best tanks (if not the best) that I have ever seen.  A real treat for the reef tour for those of you in Utah County. 

Adam

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Here is what I would like to happen.

Suzy - You are in charge of making sure that I get pictures and a write up of the tank of the month.

The Person who owns the "Tank of the Month"- Invite Suzy to your house to take pictures and either give her a write up of your tank or provider her information so that she can do the write up.

Everyone Else � If you have a digital camera and can take pictures of �The Tank of the Month� then please do so and send them to me so that I can add them to the web site.

John Fletcher,

How much of the success of your reef do you attribute to your low fish load? Was/Is it intentional?

How come no pictures of the little blenny?  He's the coolest fish in the tank!

The low bioload from fish is intentional in part because I've been told, lower amounts of fish equals less work.  I don't know if this is a true statement, because next months Tank of the Month (June), Danny Lueck's tank is absolutely beautiful and he has a large fish load.  So to sum it up, I like the look of more fish, but don't want to add to many fish to this tank, because it has been this way for so long.

To answer the question on the Barnacle Bleeny.  Danny tried several time to get a good picture of this small fish in it's hole, but everytime the flash went off the bugger would go way back into it's hole.

John Fletcher

Hey, Suzy.  I don't understand your question.  What do you mean PM thing.   I have not received any private Massages.   I sent the information to Jake and he put it in the Tank of the Month spot.  Can you not open it?  I selected Danny Lueck for July.  It is right after I found out I was on the site, dated May 5, 2003 at 2:46 PM.  Let me know what you need.

John

 I think you should have the next TOM Suzy your tank is awsome!

 Thats my vote if I get one.

My internet and Email has been down

I do have PICS ...I still need to write something up

I will get the INFO to you guy's ASAP

thanks again

BS! 

Beagles?  I have 2 of them too!

Marcus- I see your point.  In the beginning when John Fletcher first started this thread.  Jake made it known that He and Adam are very busy.  I don't think anyone doubts that one bit.  My hat's off to these guys.  How they do it I'll never know.

My suggestion of having the current TOM person randomly pick the next one was only, to not put it all on one person to have to find a TOM each month.  It wasn't my intention for it to be a matter of just picking friends.  Simply, a "tag your it" because your a club member that has a nice aquarium. 

At the time we were just getting this thing started and needed some type of format.  Now things are in full swing and other details have been taken care of, such as who takes the pictures and gets the info to Jake. 

If there are enough members who think there is a better way to select the TOM, mabey we should change the method.  In any case let's not stop the flow.  Let's keep the TOM thing rolling.    

Not at this time.  My tank is not equal to the recent TOM's.  But there will be a time. 

Suzy's right... I think Marcus just needs a big hug!

Just kidding Marcus.

Ryan

All right, all right everyone gather 'round....

GROUP HUG