*OFFICIAL* [GVRD] 2nd Annual Reefers Meet & Greet at Mezz, NOV 08 SATURDAY! BEER & CO [Archive]

Tn23

11-03-2014, 03:31 AM

[GVRD] 2nd Annual Reefers Meet & Greet at Mezz, NOV 08 SATURDAY! BEER & CORAL!

Official Thread (Date Set)

Hey everyone! Once again this year Albert and I would like to host a frag swap for all of us locals in the GVRD area. Last year was a huge success and everyone had a great time!
The venue which we used last year was kind enough to once again agree for us "reef nerds" a place to host the swap again! They have relaunched the Mezz lounge upstairs and have a large selection of yummy food and beer :mrgreen:

Just like last year, we will have (1), (2) or perhaps (3) tanks setup this year which will showcase all the corals for trades/swaps/sale.

Please, please comment on this thread or PM albert or myself if you plan on bringing corals which you would like to put into the tanks. Last year we QUICKLY ran out of space and we could not house all the corals. This year we would like to accommodate for everyone and have everything more organized. * you are welcome to bring used equipment as well*

We currently have (4) sponsors.
Oceanic Corals
Island Pets
Big Show Frag
Fiji Reef Rocks

(if you would like to donate or sponsor some prizes please send me a PM)

Date: Nov 8th, Saturday. 2014
Time: 11:30am (come enjoy lunch and grab a beer while tossing some frags :wink:)
Location: The location will be the same as last year at the Mezz Lounge located upstairs of Badminton Vancouver (yup, that big badminton place you see driving south on Knight st. bridge - http://goo.gl/maps/9PkXu): (http://goo.gl/maps/9PkXu%29:)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/819/1cck.jpg

Tn23

11-03-2014, 03:32 AM

Prizes and Draws:

We will have draws every hour start from 12:00 (noon)

EVERYONE is welcome to attend, you don't need to purchase or swap or trade corals to be entered into the draw. Just come and have a look, browse around, chat and meet fellow reefers.

I know many people don't have things to trade or swap, perhaps you could purchase the coral or even trade for a beer or some food etc.
Once again you do NOT need to bring anything to come to this event, everyone is welcome. Its also family friendly event so bring everyone!

Once again big thanks to our sponsors.
Oceanic Corals
(https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oceanic-Corals/177989278191)
Paul at oceanic has generously donated the following:
- Coral Frag Package(up to $100 value)
- 3x $25 Gift Certificates

Island Pets
(http://islandpets.ca/)
Hoang at Island Pets has generously donated the following:
- Ultra Maxima Clam 3-4"+ ($200+ value)
- 3x $25 Gift Certificates

Big Show Frags
(http://www.bigshowfrags.com/)
Dave at Big Show Frags has generously Donated the following:
- 3x $40 Gift Certificates

Fiji Reef Rocks
(http://www.fijireefrock.com/)
Eli at Fiji Reef Rocks has generously donated The following:
- Bunch of Live Rock
- Care Package (Carbon, GFO, etc)

brittanyk

11-03-2014, 05:05 AM

Is anyone bringing any rare/fancy euphilia?

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sangoken

11-03-2014, 08:05 AM

Going to be bringing my gold / rainbow wall hammer. Focusing on SPS will be sad to part with :cry:

albert_dao

11-03-2014, 11:47 AM

I have some pretty premium Euphyllias.

jason604

11-03-2014, 02:52 PM

Going to be bringing my gold / rainbow wall hammer. Focusing on SPS will be sad to part with :cry:

Wait there's rainbow hammers?!,!!,

Coral Hoarder

11-03-2014, 03:39 PM

IL bring Some zoa frags mabie a blue wall hammer if i decided don't wana keep it

Peter Peng

11-03-2014, 03:45 PM

Im bringing some larger neon green fuzzy mushrooms, frogspawn frags, purple and green hammer, and some zoas; saltedagaves, hornet, xmen, rpe, wolverine, sunny d , etc

Reef Pilot

11-03-2014, 04:10 PM

While I won't be at this frag swap, I thought I would just throw out some caution about AEFW. That has always been my biggest fear, and hope everyone is aware of not only dipping and prevention with corals brought home, but also safe handling and display at a frag swap.

Personally, I would not buy an SPS frag from a community frag rack. I much prefer to see corals kept in bags in a community tank. Of course private tanks there with known sources of the frags are OK.

And when you bring them (SPS) home, snap them off the plug and dip them. I also QT any corals that I buy and dip a few times just to be extra safe.

Hope you guys, Albert and Thomas, do whatever you can there to promote safe reefing. This is a great hobby, and hate to see people shut down tanks due to AEFW, or any other pest related frustration. And it is bad business for LFS's if people leave the hobby.

Tn23

11-03-2014, 05:44 PM

Walter thanks for the heads up. No matter lps or sps. It'd always recommended that you dip. Aefw aren't the only pest around that could potentially destroy tanks. That being said there's beautiful tanks and stunning setups, but little do you know they have Aefw infestations going on. They are just in a controlled environment . So doesn't matter if your buying from a swap or someone's house where you've personally seen their tanks just dip. I'd dip even if I bought from you Walter (no offence) :)

However in the end it is up to the hobbiest themselves to decide weather to dip or not. Everyone's read and heard about the stories.

Tn23

11-03-2014, 05:55 PM

Here are a few things which I'll be bringing for trades:
darth maul zoas
orange maul zoas
night mare zoas
hornets

Aussie acans
micromussa
blastos

few frags of sps
few chalice frags
1x RR rainbow dynamite chalice
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/Corals/20141102_233431_zpsbpc6wkhh.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/Corals/20141102_233431_zpsbpc6wkhh.jpg.html)

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/Corals/20141102_233509_zps8jkptpk3.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/Corals/20141102_233509_zps8jkptpk3.jpg.html)

2x Frags of this
OG Green Hulk Acro:

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/Corals/20141102_231048_zpsdcb7iteh.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/Corals/20141102_231048_zpsdcb7iteh.jpg.html)

Frag of this.
1x Oregon Tort:
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/Corals/20141102_235757_20141103015436108_zpspyaxfn32.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/Corals/20141102_235757_20141103015436108_zpspyaxfn32.jpg. html)

albert_dao

11-03-2014, 06:03 PM

I'm just not gonna bring any SPS :)

EZ PZ

mikepclo

11-03-2014, 06:12 PM

I want that rainbow chalice!!! :eek:

Reef Pilot

11-03-2014, 06:15 PM

I'd dip even if I bought from you Walter (no offense) :)

Yup, absolutely. This is just a good opportunity to remind everyone about proper safe coral buying practices.

I'm sure you'll all have a great reef swap meet. Wish I could be there... Have fun.

brittanyk

11-03-2014, 06:31 PM

Can't wait to see the rainbow hammer! PM me a pic sangoken please :)

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seabreeze

11-03-2014, 06:32 PM

Looking forward to meeting everyone and definitely in :biggrin:

brittanyk

11-03-2014, 06:36 PM

Coral hoarder - plz bring blue wall hammer :)

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mikepclo

11-03-2014, 06:40 PM

Ill bring some acan frags and Ora pearlberry :mrgreen:

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/m_i_k_i_e/2014-10-31%2020.01.33_zpsuyo4jl9j.jpg

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/m_i_k_i_e/dt-47_zpsuvi2mlqk.jpg

albert_dao

11-03-2014, 07:30 PM

Just to alleviate some people's concerns, here are the steps Thomas, Tyler and I are taking to help prevent the spread of pests in this and future frag swaps:

1. All corals will be carefully inspected before they are placed in the system. If a dip produces any parasites, they will not be allowed into the system and the seller will be expected to withhold from offering them to other members.
2. Dip (Coral RX) will be provided on site.
3. All racks will be made from black eggcrate, further increasing visibility of the corals.
4. We will separate different types of corals from each other using a "wall" of non-parasite compatible corals from another category, ie, splitting rows of acros from other acros using a couple rows of zoas, or Euphyllias, etc.

While not 100%, we trust that these measures should produce trading and purchasing conditions which are, at the very least, better than any you'd get buying from an LFS or even another reefer.

jhj0112

11-03-2014, 08:20 PM

Wow!! awesome frags!! Can I bring my 2 young daughters ( 6 and 8yrs olds)?? Especially, my oldest one really wants to attend this... I saw somewhere that it is family friendly event but wanted to confirm!

albert_dao

11-03-2014, 08:39 PM

Tn23

11-03-2014, 09:15 PM

Yup, absolutely family friendly!
Everyone is welcome. Also don't forget to bring some runners and your badminton rackets to play some games :)

Mega

11-04-2014, 01:49 AM

Everyone is welcome. Also don't forget to bring some runners and your badminton rackets to play some games :)

Did you book a court? if so, i will bring my gears.... but i can only play for an hour... :lol:

albert_dao

11-04-2014, 02:06 AM

Did you book a court? if so, i will bring my gears.... but i can only play for an hour... :lol:

It's drop in yo, no need :D

Peter Peng

11-04-2014, 03:46 AM

Here's my list of Frags..
Don't have alot of space in my tank but still wanna join in the fun :razz:
- 2-4'' across green fuzzy mushrooms
- branching frogspawns and hammers
- Salted agaves zoas 2polyp
- true purple Hornet Zoas 5polyp with small ones emerging
- xmen zoa
- wolverine zoa
- sunny D's
- candy cane
and whatever is lying around.

http://i.imgur.com/ccDPWpq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/N9IHqyz.png

http://i.imgur.com/5tiKM6s.png

http://i.imgur.com/kXyUXcN.png

http://i.imgur.com/Iiqh5K9.png

http://i.imgur.com/Z1drU38.png

http://i.imgur.com/g8A0GYU.png

http://i.imgur.com/p2puE0c.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cupIRGk.png

http://i.imgur.com/GOPeLHP.png

See you all there, I'd love to trade or sell some of my stuff! :mrgreen::mrgreen:

Coral Hoarder

11-04-2014, 03:51 AM

Not to be that guy but Thoes r magician's and
True hornits have alternative skirts and the same color ring and skirt

Tn23

11-04-2014, 03:57 AM

Not to be that guy but Thoes r magician's and
True hornits have alternative skirts and the same color ring and skirt
We will have votes about the names of the corals in the day of.
No fighting boys!

Peter Peng

11-04-2014, 03:58 AM

My mistake, What kind of hornets are those? There's a few different kinds on there

Coral Hoarder

11-04-2014, 05:46 AM

The deel with hornits is theres four kinds blue purple red and black

Thoes are a blue macaw basically a wild hornit still realy cool and on my wishlist sorfy for going so off track herr Thomas lol

michaelis88

11-04-2014, 06:13 AM

little Teaser what im bringing , just let me know what ur all interested and I will try to bring them over. Might also bring some rainbow aussi Acan but dont know if ppl will buy.

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u529/michaelis88/sell/3CAA94A8-F038-4F80-B658-978AA7D33AE0_zpstvljo3hx.jpg

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u529/michaelis88/sell/343607EC-5075-47D3-8196-BC0506253E90_zpsddny0yw2.jpg

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u529/michaelis88/sell/389CEC82-65FC-4A8B-AEA5-FFF4CFE7BE86_zpsdfafssyl.jpg

also got tons of nice zoa like red people eater, X-men, forest fire etc.

jhj0112

11-04-2014, 06:30 AM

ACANS!!!!! :biggrin: is anyone bringing nice plate corals?? :)

Mega

11-04-2014, 06:53 AM

It's drop in yo, no need :D

Right... But you guys will be busy anyway...

Tn23

11-04-2014, 07:26 AM

ACANS!!!!! :biggrin: is anyone bringing nice plate corals?? :)
I'll bring a nice big orange one if you want it. Let me know.

Tn23

11-04-2014, 07:27 AM

Right... But you guys will be busy anyway...
I'm sure we can sneak in a game or two. Or we could always play when we close up as well.

Ryanerickson

11-04-2014, 07:41 PM

Some frags I will bring
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/ryan_erickson/F8914AEB-AA85-4FD0-A3D6-13C13D68CC62_zpsiftmwwat.jpghttp://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/ryan_erickson/2829A2A5-C74F-4F77-9F5E-7D829CD9302D_zpsw4nnrhbq.jpg
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/ryan_erickson/7C588B86-B22D-4359-8D18-0ADAE5E10EF4_zpsuasfafme.jpg
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/ryan_erickson/890C530B-4430-4BB5-8FA6-BA5F015C0740_zpsdijibryj.jpg
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/ryan_erickson/F4E1DB7E-63A7-4B2B-98E4-986354CE0795_zpsjhyhyydt.jpg
Few more frags from this piece
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/ryan_erickson/32631B62-DB45-4188-A82B-2D216E1DACBF_zpsl4gr4snx.jpg

jhj0112

11-04-2014, 09:48 PM

I'll bring a nice big orange one if you want it. Let me know.
We already have an Orange plate. Thanks though :)

Tn23

11-04-2014, 10:12 PM

Np.
Wow great looking frags Ryan!!

Ryanerickson

11-04-2014, 11:04 PM

Thanks Thomas nothing to special But all decent sizes and will be priced to sell :biggrin: see everyone there.

reeferious

11-04-2014, 11:32 PM

just wondering anyone interested in rbtas think I can bring in atleast a dozen if anybody wants to trade me for whys? fancy zoas, lps,dendros etc. sorry no sps had a huge wipeout not too long ago kinda turn me off from them.

albert_dao

11-05-2014, 12:05 AM

Here's what I'm bringing:

FRAGS

Chalices:

• Rainbow
• Electric Orange
• Neon Orange w/ Electric Green Streaks
• Bazooka Joe (True)
• Tyree Watermelon (True)
• Watermelon (Non-lineaged)
• Trash Mummy Eye
• Copper w/ Neon Pink Eyes

Acans
• Aussie Reds
• Aussie Rainbow (Orange)
• Red Bowerbanki
• Orange Echinata
• Teal w/ Orange Eyes Subechinata
• Lime Green w/ Red Rings Indo Lords

Other LPS
• Neon Green Candycane
• Mint Green Candycane
• Dragon Soul Favia
• Green Torch
• Orange Torch
• Meteorshower Cyphastrea
• Tyree Green Cyphastrea Japonica

Palys & Zoas
• Sunny D
• Candy Apple Red
• Space Monster
• Strawberry Wine
• Panama Blues
• Armor of God
• Red People Eater
• Eagle Eye
• Utter Chaos
• Fire and Ice
• Assorted Awesome Unnamed Zoas

SPS
• Bird of Paradise (Not ORA)
• ORA Green Birdsnest
• Rainbow Acropora Austera
• Electric Blue Mille

Other Softies
• Japanese Green Toadstool
• OC Ultra Blue, Ultra Fuzzy Rhodactis
• OC Fireball Mushrooms
• Metallic Orange Ric Yumas
• Pulsing Xenia
• Green Star Polyp

COLONIES

• Frogspawn
• Torch
• Wall Hammer
• Blue Goniopora
• Green Alveopora
• Tons of assorted Brains
• Bali Aquacultured SPS

I'm probably missing a bunch -- suffice to say, there will be a TON of variety!

crimper

11-05-2014, 01:01 AM

Wow!!!! :jaw::jaw::jaw:

It's time for me to break my Piggie Banks! :multi:

Anybody has a Pink Brain?

I mean coral :mrgreen:

albert_dao

11-05-2014, 03:46 AM

Wow!!!! :jaw::jaw::jaw:

It's time for me to break my Piggie Banks! :multi:

Anybody has a Pink Brain?

I mean coral :mrgreen:

I do. Will bring.

randallino

11-05-2014, 05:00 AM

Oh boy oh boy will pushing and shoving be allowed for the premium frags? :razz::grab:

eli@fijireefrock.com

11-05-2014, 05:26 AM

This is crazy, I want a piece of coral frag from everyone ...this sounds like its gonna be a blast.Someone should take tons of photos and videos.Of course for the out of towners :biggrin:

eli@fijireefrock.com

11-05-2014, 06:02 AM

Check out the link below as to what we are offering for the frag meet and to make it a little sweater it is being offered Canada wide.

Click below
FijiReefRock offers (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=110157)

jhj0112

11-05-2014, 06:17 AM

Just wondering.. will there be any livestock? (Like shrimps or any fish)

Tn23

11-05-2014, 07:24 AM

Just wondering.. will there be any livestock? (Like shrimps or any fish)
I believe some people will be bringing a couple fish. However nothing is written in stone.

As well Eli has sent us some amazing rocks. A big thanks to him once again. I'll post a picture of them very soon. He's doing an amazing deal for the frag swap. If your looking for clean rock to start a new tank. Or just adding a few missing peices to your system.
Now is definitely the time to pick them up at the swap!

albert_dao

11-05-2014, 07:30 AM

I can bring fish. What are you looking for?

jhj0112

11-05-2014, 08:16 AM

oh! I'm not looking for specific fish.. just wondering :) thanks for the offer :)

brittanyk

11-05-2014, 04:13 PM

Hi guys, I wanna make it to the swap, but i may be working till 4
I was interested in premium euphilia and perhaps a few palys if budget permits.

Can anyone bring euphilia please post photos, because if it's first come first serve I'm screwed lol. I'm hoping if there's something I'm looking for , the seller could hold it?

Thanks
Otherwise I may have to send my husband & kids lol

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EarthEaterBob

11-05-2014, 05:47 PM

albert_dao

11-05-2014, 05:58 PM

Aye, that is what I am looking for as well...nice euphyllia, zoas, acans and some beginner SPS.

If the significant other doesn't want to go to the auction (freshie only) I'm coming here! :lol:

Just curious, what time does it go around till? Assuming you are starting a prize give out from 12 that means like 6~7ish end?

We'll probably end it around there. Possibly later if there's enough of a crowd still rockin' it.

Tn23

11-05-2014, 06:47 PM

It's typically first come first serve. Unless prior arrangements have been made with the seller and they agree to hold something for you.

So it's probably best to send your significant other or your kids and hope they snatch some good things.

However lots of people attend the swap late. Some people came at 3 or 4 pm last year and brought things with them as well. So you never know.

We have more then enough prizes for hourly draws till even 8 or 9pm if there's enough corals/people left. Like Albert said it'll all be decided by the crowd and what's left. I'll try to keep the thread updated throughout the day. Check back on here and I'll keep you guys posted.

Tn23

11-05-2014, 06:48 PM

Oh by the way looks like we will be having 5 tanks setup this event. Seems like there will be a huge selection of corals this time. Don't forget to bring any used equipment that you'd like to sell as well.

jhj0112

11-05-2014, 08:02 PM

Aye, that is what I am looking for as well...nice euphyllia, zoas, acans and some beginner SPS.

If the significant other doesn't want to go to the auction (freshie only) I'm coming here! :lol:

Just curious, what time does it go around till? Assuming you are starting a prize give out from 12 that means like 6~7ish end?
Well, there are some salty stuff at the auction as well.. my plan is to attend the auction in the morning then coming here in the afternoon :) it will be busy day for us but fun day for sure :)

rishu_pepper

11-05-2014, 08:13 PM

Will try to convince the wife to come around lunch time :)

Wanting to pick up some beginner, low-light friendly corals.

brittanyk

11-05-2014, 11:05 PM

What's this auction ppl r talking about?

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Tn23

11-05-2014, 11:55 PM

What's this auction ppl r talking about?

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There's an auction for VAHS. Majority is for fresh water.

albert_dao

11-06-2014, 01:29 AM

Also, first person who pounds back a beer at Mezz lounge gets a freebie frag AND that beer on me :D

Clarification: and I mean POUNDS it back.

Edit: Please drink responsibly.

Tn23

11-06-2014, 01:35 AM

Also, first person who pounds back a beer at Mezz lounge gets a freebie frag AND that beer on me :D

Clarification: and I mean POUNDS it back.

Edit: Please drink responsibly.
Great... That means I'll have to be pounding beers for corals at 11am haha :cool:

Just wanted to remind everyone. Every person will get a raffle to enter the draws. However when purchases are made at the Mezz lounge(the venue) we are using. They will hand you an additional raffle ticket each time. ;)

rishu_pepper

11-06-2014, 02:54 AM

Also, first person who pounds back a beer at Mezz lounge gets a freebie frag AND that beer on me :D

Clarification: and I mean POUNDS it back.

Edit: Please drink responsibly.

I'll send the wife to pound the beer. Is that acceptable? :lol:

acepumping

11-06-2014, 07:22 AM

Lol. Looks like I'm there.. and plus I'll beat anybody at how fast too !!!!

albert_dao

11-06-2014, 07:39 AM

Man, I should make this official.

Okay, let's do it this way:

1 PM, Beer Pounding showdown!

Everyone pick up a mug from the bar and pound back the beer. First person to down their beer, I'll pay for it + shoot em a frag of which I'll pick out from a selection of mack daddy stuffs.

Eh? Eh?

acepumping

11-06-2014, 08:05 AM

I'm in!!!

Tn23

11-06-2014, 08:00 PM

Hey guys. Another update.
We are fortunate enough to have some professional photographers come in and take some professional photos and videos of the corals, people, the hobby and swap in general.

Ronald and his wife has kindly offered their services for free for this event. However he is a hobbies himself and it would be nice if some of us could toss him a few frags hopefully ;)

Below is some information about Ronald's company:

Our company is currently building and growing and we are working to keep up with the demand. Our new website will be launched probably end of this year early next year. www.mantareimedia.com but in the mean time people can view our own past personal projects @ www.mantarei.com

Ronald Diaz
Jamie-Lynn
Mantarei Media Co.

rishu_pepper

11-06-2014, 08:13 PM

Great on Ronald. As a wedding photographer myself, I know how much work is put into events like these, and to do it for free is a testimony of his generosity.

See you guys there, and Albert I am waiting for my free beer. :lol:

Brian

One_Divided

11-06-2014, 09:03 PM

Tn23

11-06-2014, 10:54 PM

I might be willing to come over with a cooler full of frags if someone wants to get me at the ferry?! Happy to pay gas.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AYwIgUC8f50/VBek80vwDGI/AAAAAAAAAWM/PwxUrmeyUyA/s1600/full%2Bfrag%2Btank.jpg
Wow. That's an amazing collection.. Hopefully someone near the ferries can give you a ride over!!!!!

acepumping

11-07-2014, 12:12 AM

Racks are made.. got them in and ready for the swap had 15, 3 are sold

$15.00 if they sell, the guy can make a ton more.. just got these made for all of us reefers..

http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r762/acepumping2012/20141106_160634_zps9k6anach.jpg (http://s1366.photobucket.com/user/acepumping2012/media/20141106_160634_zps9k6anach.jpg.html)

eli@fijireefrock.com

11-07-2014, 04:52 AM

everyone is showing some coral porn I will show you some rocky slopes and ledges for those corals to stand on or better yet to pose on:biggrin:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S-ZLgXLv3Q0/U6XKCLP1cZI/AAAAAAAAEEI/IJm0RUIu7wA/w372-h661-no/20140619_143344.jpg

A whole 26" of to load your corals on
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sNwII5joUE8/U6XKIbfLuRI/AAAAAAAAEEs/reeZPFwyYrg/w372-h661-no/20140619_143434.jpg

Some for your bigger girth corals
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RDyyNAoZQ2M/U1NVBd55dxI/AAAAAAAADe0/5--cmS09gbs/w496-h661-no/20140329_135759.jpg

With a little FijiCrete
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-10c8dtN5gWM/U-OOtx863FI/AAAAAAAAEa8/75Au8-egczQ/w496-h661-no/20140806_125433.jpg

You get something like
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ooEQVyr3G_4/U-OOwWtMPaI/AAAAAAAAEbI/CXfW8u_2FNk/w496-h661-no/20140806_125344.jpg

Or better yet add some shades and its ready for full lighting spectrum:biggrin:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3DtTBWN5-9U/U-OIviO9jgI/AAAAAAAAEWc/IkpzGl-pyZA/w496-h661-no/20140806_132312.jpg

acepumping

11-07-2014, 05:17 AM

I really need the bottom 2... :)

Tn23

11-07-2014, 06:34 AM

Huge thanks to Eli@Fijireefrocks

The goodies have arrived. Some beautiful peices of pukani and Fiji premium will be available at the frag swap. Now is your chance to pick and grab them at an incredibly low price, as well as some carbon!!

Photos :
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/06/d108a15201b2a16adb386e2321ff2579.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/06/bfa86b00fce442ec3111b5df0d4d3ab5.jpg

Dreadful

11-07-2014, 08:25 PM

i dont have any exciting corals or anything to bring but i will bring some of this:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g140/DarkDreadful/WP_20141107_12_59_48_Pro_zpsbe0d77c7.jpg (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/DarkDreadful/media/WP_20141107_12_59_48_Pro_zpsbe0d77c7.jpg.html)

some of the batches turned out better than others im still perfecting it haha:Banane01:

F.H

11-07-2014, 08:50 PM

That cream soda looks delicious! :drinking:

michaelis88

11-07-2014, 08:51 PM

Sorry to all ppl who made requests , I can't make it due to suspended driving

albert_dao

11-07-2014, 09:20 PM

Sorry to all ppl who made requests , I can't make it due to suspended driving

0___o...

I might be able to send someone to pick you up if you're down. You live like two minutes from me haha.

michaelis88

11-07-2014, 09:32 PM

0___o...

I might be able to send someone to pick you up if you're down. You live like two minutes from me haha.

Thanks Albert. I might still make it to the swap since I thought today was the swap. Too drunk omg. But all depend after when my girlfriend is back, if she decide not to abuse me or anything lol

Tn23

11-07-2014, 10:02 PM

spit.fire

11-08-2014, 12:30 AM

That looks great!
Is it green cream soda? I can't wait to try some!

ill drink one if you drink one :mrgreen:

Dreadful

11-08-2014, 12:59 AM

i've actually heard phyto cures cancer or something haha..

Tn23

11-08-2014, 01:09 AM

i've actually heard phyto cures cancer or something haha..

ill drink one if you drink one :mrgreen:

Tyler... You heard the man... I ain't drinking no cancer causing substances... Sorry :mad:

Down to pop a beer with you thought haha:p

mikepclo

11-08-2014, 01:51 AM

Cures cancer Thomas. Think price just went up now. Lol

crimper

11-08-2014, 01:52 AM

That looks great!
Is it green cream soda? I can't wait to try some!

Looks like the radioactive liquid that they injected on me at Burnaby Hospital, I got a different high :lol:

mohammadali

11-08-2014, 04:38 AM

ill bring frag plugs if anyone want any

Sebae again

11-08-2014, 04:51 AM

I can bring an Ecotech MP 40 W es , a WP25 and a WP40 brand new ,also a Kessil 350 Tuna Blue if that alright.

spit.fire

11-08-2014, 06:26 AM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/07/1b3cbb7a2fe1be75416ec738ddf97eeb.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/07/7dbbf13c245bec42fb666394fab71ec4.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/07/0d2ad7313cf0d8349bb8991641a8b0e9.jpg

Still trying to figure out why no one is here yet

Tn23

11-08-2014, 06:27 AM

Looks like none of us are going home tonight.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/07/0a4367d74d35c63d2617a3f7c2143272.jpg

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rishu_pepper

11-08-2014, 06:31 AM

Brilliant! Can't wait to stop by tomorrow for free beer and frag...... I mean, good show :wink:

Tn23

11-08-2014, 09:08 AM

Few photos of some of the frags available. Many more frags to come.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/08/70868b4c61904aa29a2795a6204f691a.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/08/68fdaa00a4f8865c2b86109e759afe28.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/08/180e403dac77dd34c123fac6a888822f.jpg

Let's not forget the prizes and some of the goodies for sale from our sponsors at discounted rates .:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/08/eb715ef8da63b780c06851634312daaa.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/08/f5ca80bb3ceff32992bc19e59507b5fe.jpg

duncangweller

11-08-2014, 02:19 PM

I think I'm going to have to give this one a miss, but have fun guys and great job with the setup.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Ryanerickson

11-08-2014, 02:34 PM

Looks good guys

Tn23

11-08-2014, 03:07 PM

Thank guys.
Sorry just to let everyone know once again . We are providing dip on site. So please feel free just to bring the corals down. We will have coral Rx and revive for everyone to dip with.

As well this will basically be first come first serve. Hopefully we can hold off and let everyone finish bringing all the coral in and stock them till 12(noon) then let all the swaps/trades/sales begin!!!

nerdz

11-08-2014, 04:06 PM

I was just digging out my storage locker... I could bring:

BRS high capacity GFO
BRS Mag Sulfate 1 gallon unopened
hammer coral frags, (not from storage locker!).

crimper

11-08-2014, 04:11 PM

Accordexi

11-08-2014, 05:12 PM

All I can say is wow you guys out did yourself ;)

Going to bring 2 x Instant Ocean Sea Salt - 160 Gallon Mix*
If anyone need some $30 per bucket of salt.

Also a few other goodies that are going to be for sale
BRS 1.1 ml dosing pumps x 3

duncangweller

11-08-2014, 08:30 PM

Let me enjoy the day vicariously through you! What has everybody picked up so far? Who won the beer contest?

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ug.mac

11-08-2014, 08:40 PM

This is awesome! I just got back with some nice frags! :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

Tn23

11-08-2014, 08:46 PM

Update as of 1:46pm
Packed. And more corals are still coming in!!!

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/08/f30f07092eb47945840b62764a0e053d.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/08/8f6d19fbcc6c29b11dfd6e0fa3ec8556.jpg

eli@fijireefrock.com

11-08-2014, 08:53 PM

That sure looks like a ton of fun..

Tn23

11-08-2014, 10:00 PM

Thxs Eli. Come down for a beer
The guys are busy pounding down beers instead of swapping frag ;)

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/08/2f1e3a7a8e3daede412a328335575a07.jpg

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eli@fijireefrock.com

11-08-2014, 10:27 PM

Thxs Eli. Come down for a beer
The guys are busy pounding down beers instead of swapping frag ;)

Believe I would have loved to but Alberta keeps me busy.

Makes trading and selling easier to those extra happy folks on beer loaded:biggrin:

Accordexi

11-09-2014, 12:33 AM

Again well done on this frag swap. Thx Albert for the beer. And the corals.
Thomas Thank you for the nice clowns.

Plainswalker

11-09-2014, 12:42 AM

Great frag swap. I dropped by for 30 minutes and ended up getting 6 frags lol. Big thanks to Ryanerickson, I got almost all my frags from him :).

originalozzyo

11-09-2014, 01:18 AM

I wish I could have dropped by, had to do work for a client and it took up my whole Saturday :(

jhj0112

11-09-2014, 02:09 AM

Thank Albert and Thomas for organizing this event and being so kind to my daughters.. they are already asking when the next swap will be :)..

I now have very good excuse to upgrade lighting in chantal's tank ( thanks to the clam!!) :) Maybe I should put the clam in my RSM :)

thank you again!!!!

rishu_pepper

11-09-2014, 03:26 AM

Thank you everyone for organizing the meet, my wife and I had a lot of fun. Sad I lost the beer slam LOL, the bartender was some kind of unreal.

Really glad to put some names on faces, grab some frags, and learn a bit more about corals and why people love them so much. Now let's hope my mantis shrimp loves them too... :lol:

The Guy

11-09-2014, 03:37 AM

Glad the frag meet went well, hopefully I can make the next one.

Peter Peng

11-09-2014, 03:42 AM

Great event, was able to trade some stuff.
Thanks for setting this up and I hope I get to make the next event!
:biggrin:

RMC

11-09-2014, 04:05 AM

Thank you to everyone who organized the event. It was a lot of fun, especially for a newbie like me.

Thanks Albert for the 'fire' sale on the fire and ice. My first Zoa.. Wish me luck. I have a feeling it's going to be the first of many!

SeaHorse_Fanatic

11-09-2014, 05:02 AM

I was hoping to sneak in later in the day but spent too much time and energy picking up my three 16' x 4' x 1" double pane acrylic sheets for my greenhouse after the VAHC auction to swing down to Richmond. Glad everyone seems to have had a great time.

Anthony

acepumping

11-09-2014, 07:41 AM

Thanks boys for the good day.. was really impressed!!!

F.H

11-09-2014, 08:19 AM

Thanks guys for organizing this event, it was really fun/informative for me!

It was my first frag swap, and I really enjoyed it, I hope I wasn't too annoying with all the questions :help:

As usual, I ended up spending double of my budget but Thomas hooked it up with a really nice wall hammer, and a micromussa (acan according to Albert :razz: hahaha).

And of course, Dave always gives great deals as well, thanks for the zoas bud.

Not gonna lie, it looked like a lot of hard work setting it all up, so good job guys, can't wait for the next one!

albert_dao

11-09-2014, 08:20 AM

As usual, I ended up spending double of my budget but Thomas hooked it up with a really nice wall hammer, and a micromussa (acan according to Albert :razz: hahaha).

!

WHHHHAAAAA??? THIS IS SO SCANDALOUS!!! I dnd't say nothin!!!!

Thomass bro.... I a m being framed!

Tn23

11-09-2014, 08:55 AM

Thanks for coming out everyone.
Hopefully you all had a great time!
Once again a big thanks to our sponsors:
Oceanic corals
Island pets
Fiji reef rocks
Big show frags

Would like to alsl thank Albert, Tyler and Derrick (owner) of the venue and not to forget our amazing protographer Ronald.

Hopefully the hourly prizes kept Things interesting. We definitely had a huge showing this event, it has grown in size since the last.

Please feel free to share any photos or leave some comments and recommendations on things we can change /improve on for the next event :)

Tn23

11-09-2014, 08:56 AM

WHHHHAAAAA??? THIS IS SO SCANDALOUS!!! I dnd't say nothin!!!!

Thomass bro.... I a m being framed!
I'm just speechless.... Can't tell the difference with a micro and an acan Lord? That's a rookie mistake bro :p

albert_dao

11-09-2014, 07:21 PM

Thanks to everyone who came out! That was a great showing and it was fun meeting everyone! Umm, I don't know about the rest of you, that beer plow left me speechless.

Ryanerickson

11-10-2014, 12:29 AM

I filmed the beer slam Albert for everyone that missed the event
http://youtu.be/rYSUF0Ofbj0

mohammadali

11-10-2014, 10:08 PM

here is a few pictures for those of who you missed "The 2nd Annual Reefers Meeting"

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s464/alexafg/IMG_20141108_161934_zpsdeb86901.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/alexafg/media/IMG_20141108_161934_zpsdeb86901.jpg.html)

mohammadali

11-10-2014, 10:11 PM

pictures arent that good but at least showing what nice day you guys missed

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s464/alexafg/IMG_20141108_162002_zpsf2295635.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/alexafg/media/IMG_20141108_162002_zpsf2295635.jpg.html)

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s464/alexafg/IMG_20141108_162041_zps7e59e865.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/alexafg/media/IMG_20141108_162041_zps7e59e865.jpg.html)

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s464/alexafg/IMG_20141108_162143_zps98d0c24d.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/alexafg/media/IMG_20141108_162143_zps98d0c24d.jpg.html)

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s464/alexafg/IMG_20141108_162159_zps6804fb63.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/alexafg/media/IMG_20141108_162159_zps6804fb63.jpg.html)
http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s464/alexafg/IMG_20141108_162403_zpsd66aebbd.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/alexafg/media/IMG_20141108_162403_zpsd66aebbd.jpg.html)

Timbits

11-11-2014, 07:57 AM

foginho

11-11-2014, 10:02 AM

Hey guys! Frag Swap was AMAZING and i have to say i scored more than i bargained for, which led me to actually take the time to edit the footage taken from this event. The video is in its final editing in our studios at mantarei and will be available soon. If there is enough response for more videos about: shopping for livestock and/or gear in town. if there are any vendors out there that want a commercial. people that want a product review. weekly updates of the community tank. people that want a video of their personal tank etc just inquire within.

Thanks to ALL the sponsors and volunteers, badminton vancouver and the Catering for the amazing food! Thomas and Albert rocked this event and hooked everyone up with some spectacular coral and priceless knowledge not to mention all the give-aways.

mohammadali

11-11-2014, 11:13 PM

So sad I missed this :sad: looked like a good turnout. Great job Thomas and Albert for organizing this. Hopefully I can make the next one!

Who was it that slammed that beer? That is amazing! ... And I thought I might have a chance lol :razz:

here is few more pics for you timbits

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s464/alexafg/IMG_20141108_162715_zpse7ae9f72.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/alexafg/media/IMG_20141108_162715_zpse7ae9f72.jpg.html)
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