Post MACNA
- Thread starter Huy
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I didn't mean to put you on the spot comparing RAP and MACNA. Since you have been to other MACNAS I wanted to understand if there was a similarity between this MACNA San Diego and MACNA Denver or MACNA Orlando. Anyway, I see where you are coming from and whatever you say can be misrepresented. I will retract my question and just say that I was happy to pick up some cool coral at this MACNA.
I will say though that the speakers were top notch. And the guys from SDMAS worked extremely hard. Most people dont realize the amount of time and effort it takes to organize shows of this size. Why we are very lucky to live where we do amd get to enjoy our own local marine aquarium shows year after year. The parties and dinner were great and overall I had a nice time.
I agree RAP is better from a hobbiest point if view, MACNA was more tailored towards venders /wholesale (felt like SEMA) the livestock was seriously lacking --I wouldn't go out of my way to attend another MACNA , but I'm glad I attended and being so close why not. I had a lot fun ,won a couple raffles , found a frag of grafted setosa ,and just hanging out with fellow reefers ( and booing FRAGKILLER @ last raffle = epic)
hahaha.... phill is a good sport... i'm glad he won as much as he did... but i was talking **** when he did... LOL...
and yeah.. it was the sema of the reef world... that's what i told everyone... shouldn't expect a hot import nights carshow when you go to sema.... so don't expect a RAP level show when you go to macna...
and just the same... i'm not saying it was wack... it just wasn't for me... i don't like sitting through lectures, i don't like watching presentations, i don't like looking at the newest and most amazing equipments out there... it's just not what i like to do... yeah, i talked to some vendors, especially the ones i thought were cute or sexy... LOL... WooF!!!...
and yeah.. it was the sema of the reef world... that's what i told everyone... shouldn't expect a hot import nights carshow when you go to sema.... so don't expect a RAP level show when you go to macna...
and just the same... i'm not saying it was wack... it just wasn't for me... i don't like sitting through lectures, i don't like watching presentations, i don't like looking at the newest and most amazing equipments out there... it's just not what i like to do... yeah, i talked to some vendors, especially the ones i thought were cute or sexy... LOL... WooF!!!...
I got this and a vertex 180... I'm happy
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Overall I was quite disappointed with macna. It just felt like a tiny bigger RAP with more equipment but not even the awesome equipment. I wanted to get the eshopps eclipse overflow for a small tank and the rep at their booth said aquatic warehouse was doing a show special on it so when I go over there their amazing show special is no tax. Seriously? Then I was randomly walking the aisles and came upon a vendor who had a ton of different lights but then I found out they were empty boxes. Regardless I asked about a Kessil AP700 and he said they could sell me one shipped free no problem and gave me a really good price on it without me even asking and no haggling. The spectrapure booth was also great as they were selling filters and membranes for truly awesome prices with no haggle.
Everybody else would rather pack up all their stuff and ship it back.
That's the planet aquariums no? If you don't mind saying how much was it? I asked on Friday if it was going to be for sale and he said no
Overall I was quite disappointed with macna. It just felt like a tiny bigger RAP with more equipment but not even the awesome equipment. I wanted to get the eshopps eclipse overflow for a small tank and the rep at their booth said aquatic warehouse was doing a show special on it so when I go over there their amazing show special is no tax. Seriously? Then I was randomly walking the aisles and came upon a vendor who had a ton of different lights but then I found out they were empty boxes. Regardless I asked about a Kessil AP700 and he said they could sell me one shipped free no problem and gave me a really good price on it without me even asking and no haggling. The spectrapure booth was also great as they were selling filters and membranes for truly awesome prices with no haggle.
Everybody else would rather pack up all their stuff and ship it back.
Overall I was quite disappointed with macna. It just felt like a tiny bigger RAP with more equipment but not even the awesome equipment. I wanted to get the eshopps eclipse overflow for a small tank and the rep at their booth said aquatic warehouse was doing a show special on it so when I go over there their amazing show special is no tax. Seriously? Then I was randomly walking the aisles and came upon a vendor who had a ton of different lights but then I found out they were empty boxes. Regardless I asked about a Kessil AP700 and he said they could sell me one shipped free no problem and gave me a really good price on it without me even asking and no haggling. The spectrapure booth was also great as they were selling filters and membranes for truly awesome prices with no haggle.
Everybody else would rather pack up all their stuff and ship it back.
That's the planet aquariums no? If you don't mind saying how much was it? I asked on Friday if it was going to be for sale and he said no
Overall I was quite disappointed with macna. It just felt like a tiny bigger RAP with more equipment but not even the awesome equipment. I wanted to get the eshopps eclipse overflow for a small tank and the rep at their booth said aquatic warehouse was doing a show special on it so when I go over there their amazing show special is no tax. Seriously? Then I was randomly walking the aisles and came upon a vendor who had a ton of different lights but then I found out they were empty boxes. Regardless I asked about a Kessil AP700 and he said they could sell me one shipped free no problem and gave me a really good price on it without me even asking and no haggling. The spectrapure booth was also great as they were selling filters and membranes for truly awesome prices with no haggle.
Everybody else would rather pack up all their stuff and ship it back.
Overall I was quite disappointed with macna. It just felt like a tiny bigger RAP with more equipment but not even the awesome equipment. I wanted to get the eshopps eclipse overflow for a small tank and the rep at their booth said aquatic warehouse was doing a show special on it so when I go over there their amazing show special is no tax. Seriously? Then I was randomly walking the aisles and came upon a vendor who had a ton of different lights but then I found out they were empty boxes. Regardless I asked about a Kessil AP700 and he said they could sell me one shipped free no problem and gave me a really good price on it without me even asking and no haggling. The spectrapure booth was also great as they were selling filters and membranes for truly awesome prices with no haggle.
Everybody else would rather pack up all their stuff and ship it back.
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