Lower Mainland Aquarium Yard Sale and Swap

[Jason McK]

Details:

Sunday Sept 24 11:00am-16:00
Rain Date
Sunday October 1st 11:00am-16:00
Hardware and frag sale/swap

Everyone welcome, sell your unused stuff here or come by to pick up a great deal on good used equipment or maybe the frag of your dreams:biggrin:

At my house in LADNER - address will be posted closer to the date

If you are interested in participating please e-mail me @ candjszoo@gmail.com

[Jason McK]

anyone?

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Cool idea Jason. Email sent.

Anthony

[Mike Olson]

Sounds great!

[Tom R]

Hi Jason

This sounds great.

I am not sure what I have that someone else would be interested in.

You can count me in.

Tom R

[Pansy-Paws]

Wow, couldn't be closer ...

Sounds like a great idea. I'll plan to be there.

[Midknight]

Don't have much to offer myself but love to hunt for cool things, Count me in.

[Xtasia]

We'll be there... we have some frags and equipment to sell off.. can't wait.

[seashells]

Sounds good! Don't think I have much to sell but like to find new stuff.

doug

[Jason McK]

Glad to see some interest. It will be great to see everyone again.

If you have stuff to sell I would ask you to e-mail me just so that I can make room and get an idea of what sort of stuff will be coming.

I will have a tank to float frag bags in.

Oh BTW bring lawn chairs for hanging out

J

[untamed]

I'm interested....and I would love to see your setup.

Brad.

[Ruth]

Whaaa I wanna come too but for me it really is too far to go - you should have a virtual yard sale/swap for us poor smucks that live too far away he he.

[Jason McK]

Oh don't you start now LOL

[Ruth]

HAHAHA I have been taking lessons from Tony!

[Jason McK]

I hope there are going to be People that bring stuff to sell. Frags, pumps, heaters, Tanks, Stands, Maybe a power saw

J

[Ruth]

I have a horse trailer and a bunch of extra aquarium stuff that I WOULD bring - come on go virtual!!!!!!!

[Jason McK]

it's not that bad of a Drive. Plus it been awhile since you've been down.

Come on then, load up the trailer.

J

PS I hear you have a well used Red Dragon pump for cheap

Sorry that was low

[sumpfinfishe]

Scratch me down J, although I have nothing to sell as I got rid of almost everything a few months ago I am looking forward to seeing the new setup running.

Oh and I almost forgot! I will bring out the 3" fish trap that you wanted for your worm John :mrgreen:

[Ruth]

PS I hear you have a well used Red Dragon pump for cheap

Sorry that was low


I just wish it was well used - it's just very dead! OTOH I have 2 brand new ones on my new skimmer that have not been even fired up yet!

[Renegade]

count me in nothing to sell but perhaps to buy

Kyle

[Jason McK]

I have been thinking about the "No pre-sales" Idea for the swap meet and thought it may inhibit people from bringing certain things to sell. So I would like to open the Thread to Pre-sale stuff as well. Frags, Hardware anything.

Also if you plan on bringing items for sale Frags or Hardware could you please let me know ASAP. There appears to be a hole lot of buyers and not to many sellers :)

Thanks
Jason

[Xtasia]

Hi Jason, we're not just going to bring our hardware, we have some livestock to bring too. John and I looked at our frag stash and we have...

1 Snakeskin GSP colony 4 inches x 2 inches
2 Pink Candy Cane Corals - 7 heads each.
2 Green and brown Candy Cane corals - about 3 inches across deflated.
9 Zoo frags, from Boyscout, to Baby Back Blues, to Eagle eye, and Crimsons. Good Assortment.
2 Black Sun Corals - 4 inches
5 Green body with Pink tye Dye Hammer Frags, 3-5 heads each.
1 Green Sinularia Frag 3 inches
1 Green Sinularia Colony with Green Palythoa Colony (5 inches, with around 30 palys)
Green Center with Hints of Orange Acanastrea
Green Oxypora Colony
Chaetomorpha
Pink Chalice Frag
Green Blastomussa Merletti with 12 heads.
5 Pink and Green Frogspawn Frags 3-5 heads.

If you want more heads on Hammer, Frog Spawn, or candy cane, do let us know in advance and we can arrange to bring a frag with more heads.

Do send us a PM if you are interested in any of these pieces so we can make sure to bring it to the event.

We're not going to sell in advance, first come with cash at the event, first served. We'll be posting pictures of the coral ahead of time, and then at the event, we'll show you the picture of it on the internet before you buy.

We haven't decided on prices yet. maybe by tomorrow we will...

[Jason McK]

Thanks you Two that is a great list. I'm gonna have to get some cash

J

[Tom R]

Hi Jason

I can see from Ivy's list that it will be almost impossible for me to be that organized in making a list checking it twice and ensuring that I bring everything on it.

I am looking to bring some corals and some hardware. I will try and put a list together and post it closer to the date.

Have you thought of how the sales will be done. The problem I have had at these events is that while I am tending to the sale of my items things I maybe interested in that others are selling are being sold.

Tom R

[Jason McK]

No Problem Tom.
I just didn't want people to not bring something because they were unsure of interest. Ya know.

I have 2 tanks and stands to sell. If it wasn't at my house I might not want to try and bring the 2 tanks without gauging interest first. That's all I'm trying to do.

The entire event will be in my Backyard, I'm sure it won't be too big to not get a chance to see other peoples sales

J

[Xtasia]

Tom, Just step away when you think you want to go look... no one would care if you need to leave for some great deal!

John and I are going to tag team selling our stuff.. so if you want you can sit near us and we can all take turns together.

[Tom R]

That sounds great Ivy. Its some of the items you have on your list that caught my interest.

Tom R

[Xtasia]

Anyone else not signed up who will be coming?

Cmon I know you all have junk or frags kicking around.

bring on your zoos and ricordias! :mrgreen:

[Tom R]

Hi Jason

I put together a list of items I could bring to the sale.

I would like see if theres any interest in any of them.

Equipment available:
Red Sea Classic Sckimmer
M58 Advance 250Watt Ballest
Hagen optima air pump
Dual piston air pump
XM 250 Watt 10000K SE (new)
10 Gal tank drilled
25 Watt Star Tronic UV Sterilizer

Corals available:
Colt Coral
Kenya Tree
Green Star Polups
Toad Stool
Anthelia
Green Diditata
Orange Digitata
Corky Finger
Blue Mushroom
Orange Monti Cap

[Jason McK]

WOW looks good Tom. Anyone want to show some interest in Tom or Ivy's stuff?

[Xtasia]

Tom, dibs on the orange monticap :)

[Jason McK]

So If just coming by and seeing friends, buying some lightly used but much needed hardware and finding that perfect frag, or plant wasn't enough .

The Gang at Hidden Reef as generously donated a whole whack of sweet door prizes.
Mike must have felt bad he couldn't be there himself as he will be at MACNA.


So now ya gotta come by cause now there's free SH*T

J

[Chin_Lee]

hey Jason
is your backyard going to be big enough??:lol:

[Jason McK]

Maybe we need a circus tent.

There is a school right behind me with soccer fields we can move there if it gets out of hand :)

J

[Jason McK]

OK so Then event will be held at my house. The address is

4560 Kelly Dr. That is in Ladner (AKA Delta)

This is the google map of my house. (http://www.google.ca/maphp?q=4560+Kelly+Dr,+Delta,+BC&ie=UTF8&z=14&om=1&iwloc=A)

if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
J

[Chin_Lee]

Jason
I'll be there. For food contribution, I'll bring a large (large garbage bag size) bag of Que Pasa nacho chips and an ice cream bucket of salsa.

For sales, I'm going to bring hardware only. Hardware list at this time:

$25
15G Hagen tank as sump, fits nicely on stand, great condition, ~ 3 1/2 years old, acryllic partition siliconed in middle, Kent Float Valve installed
http://www3.telus.net/my_web_space/33G%20Tank%2015G%20Sump%20and%20Stand.jpg

$90
AquaC Remora Protein Skimmer, good condition, worked great
-> small crack in upper corner of collection cup, does not affect operation, comes with Eheim 1250 pump, good condition
http://www3.telus.net/my_web_space/Overflow%20and%20Protein%20Skimmer.jpg

$40
175W MH DIY Light, TAR style ballast and DIY Ballast Box, Socket, Industrial Pendant, no bulb included
http://www3.telus.net/my_web_space/175W%20Setup.jpg

$30
OverFlow Box with U-Tube, great condition, worked very well
-> hard plumbing included
http://www3.telus.net/my_web_space/Overflow%20and%20Protein%20Skimmer.jpg

$30
MAG3 Return Pump, great condition, still have original box, prefilter

a couple Aquaclear 200s
a bunch of air pumps

more to add later......

[trilinearmipmap]

I am hoping for rain because I will be in town the weekend of October 1st.

[nanoreefer]

DARN!! iam moveing that weekend so my tank wont be ready for any coral and i realy whanted some:cry: , is ok to just come by and have a look at everything(mabie get some mutch needed hardware if i get there in time & get some $$)

[ron101]

I'm going to try to make an appearance. Depends if I can convince the girlfriend that visiting an aquarium flea market on our anniversary is a good thing!

[akhanf]

Hi Jason,

I ran into you at Jesse's house buying frags. I'll try my best to make it. I have some equipment to get rid of:

55 & 10 gal tanks (AGA)
coralife superskimmer 65gal

I'd be interested in buying some of the frags people are offering too!

Thanks,
Ali

[Jason McK]

OK A few of the things I'll be selling
Hardware
40G Stretch Hex Tank stand and sump
75G RR Tank stand and sump
4' 2x250MH+2x110VHO hood.
MAG 7
MAG 3
Red Sea Berlin skimmer
UV Sterilizer (no bulb)
Heaters
4 x maxi jet 1200 power heads
4x new Sure Grip magnet PH holders
Phosban reactor
Kent RO/DI 60GPD NEW RO + Auto shut off + Flush kit
5G food safe water bucket
10G food safe water bucket

Plus More

FRAGS

Xenia
none photosynthetic Gorgonia
Brilliant Red Cap
Orange Cap
Pavona cactus (green)
blue dot mushrooms
and More...

Feel Free to send a PM if you are interested in something on the list. Most things are limited quantity so early will ensure you get what you want. Some of the Bigger ticket items I will PRE sell

J

[Reefer Rob]

So.... the weatherman is calling for sun this weekend. Is Sunday still a go? I'm not bringing anything to sell, but I'm hoping there will be lots of SPS frags to buy!

[Jason McK]

YES the weather looks like it's going to behave.

So it's a go. It will be a go unless I post other wise. Weather in Ladner can be very different than the rest of the GVRD so cross your fingers the weatherman is right this once

J

[Xtasia]

So.... the weatherman is calling for sun this weekend. Is Sunday still a go? I'm not bringing anything to sell, but I'm hoping there will be lots of SPS frags to buy!


how can you have nothing to sell! I don't buy it! you may not think your corals are remarkable but you'd be surprised at what people like... bring some frags!

[fkshiu]

Still hoping to arrange my schedule so I can attend.

Looking for a 3 or 4-foot tank for a sump. akhanf, your 55-gallon sounds intriguing.

If I attend:

Frags:
Orange Ricordia
GSP
Galaxea (big one)

Hardware:
Old skool 29 gallon (metal framed!)
HOT Magnum w/extra micron filter + 2 monster bio-wheels

[Reefer Rob]

OK, I'd feel bad coming empty handed, so I'll bring a few corals:

Caulastrea
http://www.excalibur.bc.ca/aquarium/caulastrea.jpg

Mushroom (not the Lantern Bass)
http://www.excalibur.bc.ca/aquarium/shroom.jpg

[4ptbuck]

I am going to try to attend. I've got a ton of hw stuff just sitting around. Also have a bunch of frags, srooms, zoos, xenia, nothing fancy and chaeto.

Anybody interested in FW plants? The top of my 150 is covered with stuff.

Not sure if it is too late, but what about a 'yuck a sand'? We all wany a little diversity in our tanks right? What if we all brought in a cup of live sand, and collected it all in a bucket there. Take a cup when you leave.

Life is like a box of chocolates,... should change to Life is like a cup of sand...


4pts

[Xtasia]

Just a reminder for everyone to come and buy my stuff.

If you are interested in the black sun coral send me a pm as I won't be bringing it unless I have a buyer.

X

[Jason McK]

LOL

No Buy My stuff. I've spent the last 2 evenings fragging and taking down a 75G tank. There is a lot of hardware and corals

J

[Jason McK]

Also,

Feel free to come by even if you are not selling or do not need to buy. There will be door prizes given out via a draw but you have to be here to win.

Also if your going to hang out. Please bring a Lawn chair as q are limited

J

[marie]

Have fun everybody, I'll be sitting at home jealously thinking of you :mrgreen:

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I'll take some pics & let you attend vicariously Marie :)

[Chaloupa]

DAMMM...wish I could come over for this! I would LOVE to pick up frags and get some great used stuff...sucks sometimes as this looks to be alot of FUN! good luck!

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

So I'll be bringing a portable picnic table & folding table for setting up frags & stuff on.

I'll also be bringing:

[SW stuff]
4 pipeorgan frags (fluorescent green under actinic) - one spoken for
5 blue-green trumpet frags 2 to 7 heads
1 Kenyan tree frag
2 toadstool frags - one spoken for
3 green ringed zoanthid frags
5 pulsing xenia/green zoanthid frags
2 Red Grape macroalgae (glued to LR rubble)
1 two headed Pink-Tipped Green Frogspawn frag
1 bag of chaetomorph
1 bag of Prolifera macroalgae

[FW & Misc. stuff]
5 styrofoam coolers
3 Malaysian ironwood with Java fern & java moss - one spoken for
10 Neon tetras - spoken for
8 Dwarf Corydoras - spoken for
Possibly - 1 Cherry Shrimp kit (including 5 shrimp, java moss, small tank, gravel)

See everyone there. :)

Anthony

[Ruth]

Well I am still pouting cause I can't be there:twised:

[Jason McK]

Well I am still pouting cause I can't be there:twised:


WHAT I thought you were on your Way. What happened to filling the trailer with goodies and heading on down LOL

We'll be thinking of you.

I'll Aslo be taking lots of Pics

J

[nanoreefer]

it looks like i can stop in and have a look at everyones stuff after all:biggrin: i know iam down to the crunch but would it be better to come by earlier or latter?(i cant stay too long:sad: )

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Usually, it's good to get there early. At least that has been the case in earlier frag trades.

Anthony

[Ruth]

WHAT I thought you were on your Way. What happened to filling the trailer with goodies and heading on down LOL

We'll be thinking of you.

I'll Aslo be taking lots of Pics

J

Well I am filling my trailer with goodies (my cutting horse) but am heading down to Edmonton and Red deer (next weekend that is) to take her to a trainer for the winter. Looking forward to seeing the pictures.

[Petcrazy]

....ARGH
Figures I have to work today while this is going on.


And Ivy is always organized...were you surprised she had a list ready ? :P

[Jason McK]

Some Pics of the Great event. Please feel free to add captions

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[christyf5]

Wow, great turnout and it looks like you guys had a ton of stuff. Dang I knew I should have braved the ferry! :lol:

Love your sig Jason :wink:

[marie]

*sigh*

[Ruth]

:mad: :onfire: :onfire: :onfire: Power pout happening in Fort St. John.

Honestly it looks like you had a great turn out and lots of neat stuff - I am sure I saved myself a bucket of money by staying home.

[Renegade]

hey take out the first PHOTO !!! that a horrible picture ~~~!!!!


Kyle

[Jason McK]

hey take out the first PHOTO !!! that a horrible picture ~~~!!!!


Kyle

How many cookies can you actually fit in your mouth LOL

[Tom R]

Great job Jason.

I had so much fun digging out my old slightly used JUNK!!

Great turn out and as always its great fun to meet and talk to our fellow reefers.

Thank you to every one who helped support my addiction by buying some of my frags, it made the day one to remember.

Tom R

PS: Jason your hard work and attention to detail make your tank an inspiration to all of us.

[psuedo]

Sweet tank Jason...I just can't believe that you used over 100 feet of tubing for all of your plumbing.

Time for me to redo my tank now...you have put mine too shame

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Jason,

Thanks so much for all you had to do to make this event happen. Had a great time, as did everyone who attended. Lovely new tank too. A frag trade/swap meet/tank tour all in one :)

Also, thanks to everybody who helped me unload some of my frags, plants, wood, etc.

Sincerely,

Anthony

[Jason McK]

Hey Everyone, It was a Great time. I had a ton of fun meeting all of you. And of course talking about my tank :)

It was wonderful seeing so many people coming out to the first of I'm sure many events.

I can't take even half the credit for the great success the Swap meet was. With all the people that brought stuff to sell and all the people looking for a good buy.

The Prizes Donated by Hidden Reef were a great addition and many Thanks has to go out to the Gang there.

Anyway thanks again to all who came.

J

[Mike Olson]

Hey Everyone, It was a Great time. I had a ton of fun meeting all of you. And of course talking about my tank :)

It was wonderful seeing so many people coming out to the first of I'm sure many events.

I can't take even half the credit for the great success the Swap meet was. With all the people that brought stuff to sell and all the people looking for a good buy.

The Prizes Donated by Hidden Reef were a great addition and many Thanks has to go out to the Gang there.

Anyway thanks again to all who came.

J
Sorry I missed.....Sat. was moving day.....which turned into Sun moving day too!

[fkshiu]

Thanks so much Jason. My family had a lot of fun and my wife says that she has a new appreciation for what actually goes into a tank after seeing yours in action!

[Chowder]

Thank you Jason for having this great event. It was great to meet alot of the people and learn who they are and get a few great frags. You truly have a great tank .
Thanks again...

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Jason,

Might have someone interested in your 75g setup. PM sent.

Anthony

[Jack]

Thanks Jason!

[seashells]

Thanks Jason for a great sale! Your new tank looks great too!!!

Doug & Shellie