FragFest with Anthony Calfo

MASQ will be holding our annual FrafFest on the 28th of Novebember 2009. This year we have a guest speaker being none other than Anthony Calfo all the way from the US of A.

For those of you who are not aware of Anthony's contributions to the marine trade, here is an excerpt from a recent interview:

Anthony has authored several articles, given public demonstrations and speeches, and has published various books including the Book of Coral Propagation and co-authored Reef Invertebrates with Bob Fenner. Additionally, Anthony has published C...The Journal of Aquatic Science, Travel, and Adventure. Mr. Calfo has also operated various coral farms and greenhouses throughout his career and once had the Marine Systems and Husbandry Forum on the Marine Depot Forum.

Thanks to 100% ReefSafe, Anthony has agreed to attend our Fragfest in November and will be visiting local members tanks as well as some of the stores in the area.

While 100% ReefSafe is the major sponsor of this event, it would not have been possible without the following contributions of these businesses as well:

  • AquatixTweed
  • Mary Annes Aquariums
  • Reefing Life
  • Reef Secrets
  • Guppys Aquarium Products
  • Hi-cam Building Qld Pty Ltd

    • To attend the Fragfest you must be a member of MASQ and is just another benefit of been a member of this great club although we are currently working on details to perhaps allow other MASx members to attend. We will be posting up further details of the event as the MASQ committee get them to hand so stay tuned for updates!!
 
2009 AGM Prize Draw Results

MASQ memberships draw

A big thank-you to all the businesses involved for their generous donations. Congratulations to all the winners;

1st Prize – (Owned162) Mitchell Couchman: 1 x $100 voucher for 100% Reef Safe

2nd Prize - (tempest115) Grant deBerg: 1 x $50 voucher for Neilsens Marine Mates

3rd Prize - (smellyboy) Jadon Smith: 1 x $25 vouchers at MASQ/MASA business supporter/partner of your choice

4th Prize - (discus.g.c) Mark Scott: 1 x $25 vouchers at MASQ/MASA business supporter/partner of your choice

Vortech Draw

The second draw was the first ever Vortech raffle, which proved to be a raging success. Up for grabs was a brand new Ecotech Vortech MP40W valued at $595. Congratulations goes to Andries Kaden (Guppys) for taking that home, especially after purchasing such a large number of tickets.
 
Welcome

Welcome to the Marine Aquarium Society of Queensland.

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You can download our handy welcome file for new members too.
 
Introduction

The aim of MASQ is to promote the exchange of information on the marine aquarium hobby for the benefit of hobbyists and the marine environment. We meet almost every month to see other aquariums, learn from each other and to socialise with others who have the same interests as us.


The crew that helped blags move his new tank
 
Why Join?
MASQ members help to install a tank There are many benefits to joining MASQ, some of these benefits include:
  1. Face to face discussions with other hobbyists.
    MASQ members meet on a regular basis to discuss the hobby and for general social outings. You can view upcoming events in the MASA calendar .

  2. Discounts from participating retailers.
     Becoming a MASQ member enables you to take advantage of unique discounts. These discounts can be seen here.

  3. Developing a network of locals that can help with advice.
     MASQ has a database of members local to you that can assist in your journey. These members can also help when a tank needs moving, provide local knowledge and lend a hand in emergencies.
     
  4. Swap/buy/sell corals from other hobbyists.
    Becoming a member of MASQ gives you access to a growing number of members (~159 in 2009!) who you exclusively trade within the MASQ network allowing you access to a huge number of coral species that you may not have had access to previously.
     
  5. Access to the MASQ Library
    MASQ has a growing library of books, magazines, dvds and equipment available to MASQ members (even those who can not make it to meetings). Our Library currently consists of approximately 80 items and is growing everyday!
  6. Access to the MASA Group Buy Forum
    MASA has a consistent stream of group buys happening. These enable members to obtain the best prices on quality gear by ordering in large numbers.