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    Question What is the best Reefer Convention?

    First off, I am a newbie and am still learning the basics. If you were a newbie to this hobby and could attend only one reefer convention in the next year, which one would you recommend?
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    I and many others would highly suggest MACNA it is the biggest reefers convention out there that I know of with great speakers, vendors, and just plain friendly people. It was held this last weekend but the next one is going to be held in Orlando Fl. next year and I heard is going to be bigger and better than this years.

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    Definitely MACNA in Orlando in 2010. Click the banner in my sig area for further details.
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    +1 on MACNA! I've been to two and really enjoyed them. I couldn't make this year but I am already planning on next year!
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    Does anyone have an opinion about the MAX (Marine Aquarium Expo) in Costa Mesa, CA next April? I'm thinking tour the wine country then head south for a weekend of reefer madness! (pardon the pun, I couldn't help m'self). I'll definitely check out MACNA next year. Orlando is a cheap and fairly quick flight from Nashvegas.
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    LOL, the links make it look like I'm going to Costa Mesa, Calcium. HA!
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    I think any marine aquarium show you attend will benefit you in some way. Meet new people, talk to vendors, see beautiful corals, new equipment, etc. It will be what you make of it. I just think MACNA is the Mercedes of marine shows.

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    Quote Originally Posted by millerhogan View Post
    Does anyone have an opinion about the MAX (Marine Aquarium Expo) in Costa Mesa, CA next April? I'm thinking tour the wine country then head south for a weekend of reefer madness! (pardon the pun, I couldn't help m'self). I'll definitely check out MACNA next year. Orlando is a cheap and fairly quick flight from Nashvegas.
    Ive heard that MAX was a pretty good trade show. Iv never been though. Heres a link.

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    I think that some of our west coast members have really enjoyed MAX. Maybe they will chime in.
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    V's sexy latex trade show, now thats gota beat MACNA



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    We worked MAX so we didn't get to observe any of the speakers or the like. But it was really a great show. We were suppose to be at MACNA this year but my dog has Lymphoma and is dying so we have missed a few conferences lately like IMAC West. It's really fun to go with a group and stay at the hotel the conference is taking place. It's just a hoot. With the California shows, your hotel is away from the convention. It's not so much because of it.

    We are going to go to the 2010 MACNA.
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    Sorry to hear about your dog Renee.
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    Thanks. It's been a really sad 3 months.
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