Hi All,
On October 25th COMAS is proud to hold the 2nd Annual Conference for reef Aquarists and Saltwater Enthusiasts -or as we call it, the CRASE. The conference will be held at UCO in Edmond at the Nighe Conference Center.
This year we have dedicated an area for a mini trade show and joining us are several local vendors as well as many national/internationally known names. These include Reeflo pumps (who manufacture the sequence range), Reef Nutrition, DTs Phytoplankton and PFO lighting who will be bringing their range of light systems. The local Vendors include Aquariums of Edmond, Zoanuts, Marine Extreme of Wichita and Aquarium Oddballs of Tulsa. These vendors will also have dry goods, such as powerheads and other material for sale at the conference.
Dr. Ron Shimek
Firstly, it is with great pleasure that the organizers of CRASE wish to announce that --after a great deal of requests from COMAS members---Dr. Ron Shimek will be returning to CRASE. Dr. Shimek will be discussing invertebrates used as clean up crews, commonly available and some not so commonly available. His talk will encompass the pros- the cons- the dos and the don'ts.
Dennis Tagrin
As the owner/ operator of DTs phytoplankton, Dennis is one of the most renowned names in phytoplankton culture an use in marine aquariums. His expertise in the growth and selection of strains for marine aquaria is second to none.
Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Also new to the CRASE is one of the most respected names in reef tank lighting. Dr. Sanjay Joshi has published numerous articles on spectral qualities of bulbs and the effect of various reflectors. It is fair to say the level of expertise he will be bringing to the CRASE is outstanding and I very much look forward to meting him. Dr. Joshi will be discussing various options in reef lighting with particular respect to both T5 and MH technology.
Dr. Paul W. Whitby
Dr. Whitby is President of the Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (COMAS) and has over 20 years experience as a saltwater hobbyist. Dr. Whitby will be discussing aquascaping techniques.
Adult tickets are $15 each for general admission, $25 with prepaid gourmet box lunch.
Children are $10 each for general admission, $20 with prepaid gourmet box lunch.
Each general admission includes one complementary raffle ticket. Tickets can be purchased through paypal:
[email protected], or at the door. See the website www.craseokc.com for more details.
One of the most anticipated features of the CRASE is the door prize/raffle. This year we have a great selection of items. These include the following, as well as many more items:
Gift Certificates to Aquarium Oddballs
Gift Certificates to Aquariums Tropical Fish Supply
Gift Certificates to Zoanuts
Reeflo Dart Pump
Gift Certificates from Drs Foster and Smith
Live Rocks from Tampa Bay Saltwater
Assorted Chemicals from Marc Weiss Products
Gift Certificates from Air Water Ice
Mag Drive by Danner
50 gpd Pinnacle RO unit From Seachem
4 Complete sets of AQUAVITRO products http://www.aquavitro.com/
As well as donations of livegoods from all local and frag vendors.
And the Grand Prize this year is:
A complete 75gallon Reefready system. This comprises a 75g All Glass mega flow tank (Donated by Aquariums) a custom built Oak Stand and Canopy, 2 4 foot T5 lights, return pump, plumbing for the overflows and a sump. The stand and canopy are not stained so that you can match the system to your house decor. This prize is worth over $1,500.
We sincerely hope you can come join us on October 25th. CRASE 2008 is shaping up to surpas last years event and I am sure you would have great time.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at
[email protected] or visit the CRASE website www.craseokc.com
Regards,
Stephanie Kohl
