Macna 2013 Photo Bomb - Over 100 Pics!

MACNA 2013 was easily one of the best ever. There were tons of coral frags - more than previous shows. There were great speakers - I learned a lot about SPS discipline from John Coppolino and the challenges of breeding from Martin Moe. The location was beautiful and right on the beach. I came home with a strange tan, a painful lesson about walking in wet sandals and a craving for more Cuban food. Oh and I also took a bazillion photos. Here are over 100 photos of MACNA 2013. Enjoy.
























































It is always good to see 3reefer Gresham!


Marco Rocks!
















Scott Fellman lost his voice early on but was still standing


Aquascaper's Colin Foord sporting the new limited edition boards!


This was actually the leftovers from Reefs hotel party.


ReeferTees in the house!




Looking Good Salty!


Russ from CPR was working the crowd. Or they were just trying to get a closer look at his famous shirt.






Yes - another new ATO!








































I spent hours with Mike and the crew from Tucson's Fishy Bizness. Great guys doing great things out in AZ.


Say what?


Good to meet some 3reefers out there. Hey Cam!




































SC Aquariums are 3reef fans!










































Scott from TAR is getting his colors down. These were great.





MACNA 2013 had the frags, the speakers and great aquarium products - but I will look back on MACNA 2013 fondly for the great outdoor reception in a gorgeous setting that even had a guy that would hand roll a cigar for you.. for 5 bucks! Also for a tired Tony Vargas that gave it is his all - he told me a story about making the rounds before he went to sleep - checking every single tank on the floor to insure that there were no surprises in the morning. Great job Tony. I will also smile when I think of MC Richard Ross juggling knives while balancing on a barrel - and for the enthusiasm of Richard Pyle that could not be squelched by helium at 300 feet. Lastly for the all the great people in this hobby that I spoke to. There are some really smart people doing great things that are exciting. This hobby is not dead by a long shot. More than ever, it is dynamic and growing in new ways. MACNA was a reassurance.




I look forward to MACNA 2014.


matt

 

Awesome shots, Matt! Looks like somebody had a great weekend.

 

Awesome pics Matt, thank you so much for sharing them all

 

Yay, look at the guy at ReeferTees with the tee Vinny submitted!

Matt did you buy the FarSide tee with the octo, I would have been hard press to pass that up.

I would have been a kid in a candy store with all those designer clown for my choosing. Love the mangrove designed fuges...

Nice to see so many of the vendors faces as well.

What is up with guy with the skateboards hair lol, that gets a big thumbs up for creativity.

Who do I spy in the Reef Nutrition booth?

Fantastic pic of you and Cam.

Hope you brought home some goodies as well.

 

I should have bought that shirt Corailline! I did bring home many goodies - look for new threads about them soon.

matt

 

awesome pics

 

Thanks for the pics see you in Denver

 

Awesome Matt.Its a great hotel.8)
Thanks for the pictures.

 

We are going to be there! I'll be strong as an Ox this time next year.

 

What are some of those rimless cubes? Besides the fluval that is. Mainly the ones that are pictured drilled.