Dan H Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Unfortunately Dr. Matz had a personal conflict come up and will be unable to present. However in a stroke of luck Dr. Matz was able to help arrange Rachel Wright, his graduate student, to present! Rachel has been using next-generation sequencing tools to study coral health in changing climates. You can learn more about her research on her website: http://rmwright.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 We're trying to get a bounce house or something for the kiddos. wait, why only the kiddos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Man! I would love to go, but my tank is is cycling. Won't be able to pick anything up [emoji17] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I mainly go because of the speakers and the door prizes. I think I've won something every year I've gone.The frag swap is just an extra bonus of the conference to me. I think you just jinxed yourself there Ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 We're trying to get a bounce house or something for the kiddos. wait, why only the kiddos? Well, we can make some exceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 C4 is this weekend! Make sure you RSVP to get free raffle tickets if you haven't already - http://www.capitalcitycoralcorral.com/node/321 You can also like our Facebook page to get more free raffle tickets! https://www.facebook.com/CapitalCityCoralCorral Attendance is free! A HUGE thanks to Austin Aqua Dome and River City Aquatics for sponsoring the event! I know all of you already visit them frequently, but when you do be sure to say "Thanks for sponsoring C4!" They appreciate it. Then buy some stuff because they appreciate that even more. This one is gonna be big! We've got over 225 RSVP's already, 17 confirmed vendors, 3 food trucks, and 3 amazing speakers! Again, our speakers are Chris Page from the MOTE Tropical Research Laboratory, Rachel Wright who works at the Matz Lab in the University of Texas (Hook 'em!), and of course Steve Tyree who I'm sure many of you have heard about. Christopher Page's presentation is "Coral Restoration: Modern Efforts to Rebuild Reefs". Chris is a senior biologist at Mote Marine Laboratory. He oversees the lab culture and outplant of slow growing stony corals for reef restoration. His innovative techniques in asexual and sexual propagation as well as execution of field work, have led to a game changing approach called “Coral Reskinning”. Currently, he manages a facility that propagates and plants thousands of coral fragments per year in the Florida Keys. His interest in coral reefs started from a young age as a diehard reef aquarist in Buffalo, New York. Many techniques used in his projects are adapted and expanded upon from this experience. Ultimately, his goal is to build and maintain ecosystem function, resilient to climate impacts and local stressors. Rachel Wright's presentation - Studying Coral Health with Next-Gen Sequencing - will present her graduate research revealing mechanisms by which corals manage immune challenges. Corals display extensive variation in immune parameters: some corals are more resistant to disease stress than others. We'll explain why one coral is "better" than another using various laboratory techniques, such as enzymatic immune assays and gene expression profiling. We'll also examine differences in corals' algal and bacterial symbionts via RNA-seq and 16S rRNA sequencing, respectively. These insights into the physiological parameters associated with resistance enhance our understanding of the complex mechanisms of coral disease and facilitate the development of diagnostic tools to assist reef management practices. Steve Tyree's presentation - Expanding the Zonal Reproduction of Tropical Reef Platforms - Steve has been keeping reefs since 1989/1990. One of the first people in US to buy an Acropora colony from a per store. Has spoken at 4 Macna's, 2 WMCs, England, numerous Clubs, has written 5 books, numerous articles and has owned and operated 3 companies in the captive Reef market. Two current companies are Reeffarmers and the Coral Farmers Market company. Steve has propagated and sold a few thousand coral fragments and has organized over 40 coral shows. His company Reeffarmers will be selling frags so you can pick up some of his amazing corals. Our currently confirmed vendors: Austin Aqua-Dome River City Aquatics Reef Farmers Farmer Ty Frag Co-Op (DaM) Fraghouse Corals Frontline Pro Aquatics Just Reef Steve Sindt Unlimited Color Corals World Class Aquatics Zen Reef Dzung Pham Austin Photo Booth Guy Bethey Creations Fish Gallery Baked By Anna iJam Partners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Anyone else excited that C4 is tomorrow? I can't wait! This is going to be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christyef Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Anyone else excited that C4 is tomorrow? I can't wait! This is going to be awesome.Not in the least. [emoji23][emoji23]. Jk! It's super exciting! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm working like crazy to get everything ready for the swap! I might have to have another swap at my house or something. There were so many things I didn't have time to frag before I went out of town last week. Pretty excited this is happening this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Do you deliver? Pappa Ty's Coral Delivery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm more like a Papa Murphys... Take and bake sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyja Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Can you buy corals throughout the day or at specific times? If you buy one early in the day, will the vendors generally hold them until you leave, or what usually happens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm more like a Papa Murphys... Take and bake sir! Take and bake is exactly what I do to my corals. That's why I'm always buying more! You have to be careful with those BP's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Can you buy corals throughout the day or at specific times? If you buy one early in the day, will the vendors generally hold them until you leave, or what usually happens? I've seen the most prepared buyers bring little coolers to keep their corals in as they attend the event. It depends on the vendor but generally if you buy something large, they'll hold but otherwise, small frags will need to be taken on purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Can you buy corals throughout the day or at specific times? If you buy one early in the day, will the vendors generally hold them until you leave, or what usually happens? You can buy anytime during the event. The only exception is that we're asking the vendors to halt sales during the presentations out of respect for the presenters so everyone can participate and hear them speak. I wouldn't expect vendors to hold, so I would bring a cooler to keep everything at a good temp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Yep...I've got a soft sided cooler that I always take with me anytime corals are in the immediate vicinity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 The frags that made the cut from the frag tank. The rest will have to wait for another time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Don't worry, these guys are still coming. [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Yep...I've got a soft sided cooler that I always take with me anytime corals are in the immediate vicinity. Bringing a cooler is a great idea. I never would have thought of it. Thanks Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasReef Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Are the ARC members going to wear - Hi My Name Is- stickers? I know it was a concern for new members about not talking amongst the group at meetings, maybe that would help. Or if we had lanyards for our member cards. You guys may have already addressed this. C4!!!!!!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Are the ARC members going to wear - Hi My Name Is- stickers? I know it was a concern for new members about not talking amongst the group at meetings, maybe that would help. Or if we had lanyards for our member cards. You guys may have already addressed this. C4!!!!!!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk I'll be wearing the face below in my signature... With slightly less hair. [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Just to let you guys know how much work goes into having pretty little corals for you guys to pick up at the conference, most vendors will setup their tanks the night before and then they get to wake up at the crack of dawn to make it to the venue to make sure all the frags are happy and healthy and ready to find their new homes. At least there is a free workout associated with carrying all those buckets of saltwater. [emoji12] Looking forward to rehoming some corals today! Help us help you! [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasReef Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 But don't all those buckets of saltwater turn into buckets of cash? lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Are the ARC members going to wear - Hi My Name Is- stickers? I know it was a concern for new members about not talking amongst the group at meetings, maybe that would help. Or if we had lanyards for our member cards. You guys may have already addressed this. C4!!!!!!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk I'll be wearing the face below in my signature... With slightly less hair. [emoji4] Hey...I was planning on wearing that face today. Would be really awkward if we both show up in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 But don't all those buckets of saltwater turn into buckets of cash? lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Shhhhh... don't tell everyone that! I might get a lot of volunteers wanting to help me carry buckets after the conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Are the ARC members going to wear - Hi My Name Is- stickers? I know it was a concern for new members about not talking amongst the group at meetings, maybe that would help. Or if we had lanyards for our member cards. You guys may have already addressed this. C4!!!!!!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk I'll be wearing the face below in my signature... With slightly less hair. [emoji4] Hey...I was planning on wearing that face today. Would be really awkward if we both show up in it. Careful, we don't want to scare away all the C4 attendees with two of those ugly mugs walking around the conference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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