2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto

zeppelin · 06/21/2010, 04:40 PM

The CORA All Ohio Frag Swap at the Grotto!!
- HUGE parking lot
- Plenty of electric (See note).
- "Early bird" hobbyist space (allows 1/2 table guaranteed space and setup approx. 2 hours prior to event)
- Periodic Raffle (we will have multiple items to be raffled off at multiple specific times during the day)
- Food and Refreshments.
- Watch for more information to come about vendors and raffle items.

WHEN: Sunday, September 26th, Noon to 4pm

WHERE: The Achbar Grotto, Columbus Ohio website: http://www.columbusgrottotemple.com/
Mapquest link
Google link
ENTRY FEES:
- Vendors-$100 (8 foot table), plus a $25 club donation item.
- Early Bird Setup 4' space - $25 (members) $35 (non members)
A swap page will be setup soon for vendor and early bird space
- General entry - $5 (non members), FREE to CORA members and immediate family members.

There will be 1/3 table space available on a 1st come/1st serve basis once doors open for those wishing to sell/trade but not pay for a reserved space(no electric available for these spaces, and NO SETUPS/TANKS. You will be required to have corals in small containers or bags to utilize these spots). You will be limited to 1/3 of a table only. If you need more space, you will need to purchase 'early bird' table space.

Note: Swappers/vendors, per 4 foot space, you will be limited to 250 watts of light, a pump/filter and 1 heater(may have a second heater for vendors and early bird setup, just to warm the water initially but it must be removed before the event start time)-NO EXCEPTIONS-if you exceed the lighting limit you will be asked to turn the light off and you will forfeit any registration fee). Early Bird swapper setups will also be limited to 15 gallons of water volume. Water volume will be checked using the L x W x H of your setup, and limit WILL BE ENFORCED. We had a few pretty unsafe setups last year that require us to monitor water volume more closely this year. TO ALL SWAPPERS: Do not put items out in the isles in front of your tables. The isles were made wider last year to allow for more comfortable foot travel for those browsing the selection of live and hard goods. Putting used tanks, etc. in the isles, in front of your table space, is a safety issue, as well as a hindrance to foot traffic.

We have had close to 400 attendees in year's past and hope that you will help us match or exceed that number again this year.

Fragswapper will be activated approximately 30 days prior to the event date.

Start fragging now. We look forward to seeing you in September!

zeppelin · 07/08/2010, 07:32 AM

This is looking to be another great event. The following vendors have already confirmed attendance.

Buckeye Field Supply

Midwest Saltwater

GEO

Info and raffle donation item listings are here:
http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap

zeppelin · 07/18/2010, 10:06 AM

Another Confirmed vendor:

Aquatic Specialists

Be sure to swing by the main swap page at http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap to get a full vendor list as well as a list of all the cool raffle items coming in. This is gonna be another killer CORA event! Get the date in your calendar now.

zeppelin · 07/19/2010, 03:43 AM

Another Confirmed vendor:

Cherry Corals

The main swap page http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap is looking bigger and bigger. There are going to be some real stellar corals available again this year. Fragswapper should be up in a few weeks.

Just2Many · 07/19/2010, 06:36 PM

I'm excited never been.

Just2Many · 07/19/2010, 06:53 PM

Question? If I become a member is that for me to enter free and only me or does it include the little ones?

zeppelin · 07/20/2010, 04:02 AM

Paid CORA Members and their immediate families get in free.

Another confirmed vendor

Marine Solutions

Just2Many · 07/20/2010, 08:50 AM

I'll be a member then!!!!

zeppelin · 07/22/2010, 03:47 PM

Another confirmed vendor:

Reef Systems

zeppelin · 07/23/2010, 03:50 AM

Two more confirmed vendors:

YZ Reef

Phishy Business

Swing by the main swap page http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap to get a full list of vendors and raffle items. This year's CORA All Ohio Frag Swap is going to be the place to be in late September to get your reefer fix.

zeppelin · 07/25/2010, 10:02 AM

I have had a few questions about the 15 gallon maximum for hobbyist early bird setup, and how to find out what amount of water is in your setup. Here are a few examples.

24 x 12 x 12 = approx. 15 gallons
24 x 24 x 6 = approx. 15 gallons
36 x 16 x 6 = approx. 15 gallons
48 x 12 x 6 = approx. 15 gallons
48 x 10 x 7 = approx. 15 gallons

Here is a calculator you can use:
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/info.../calculate.htm

zeppelin · 07/30/2010, 06:25 PM

Three more confirmed vendors:

Coral Ranch

Chief Reef

Premium Aquatics

Swing by the main swap page http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap to get a full list of vendors and raffle items.

Look for fragswapper to be activated next weekend. If you plan on attending, be sure to go out to the CORA fragswapper page when it goes active and register yourself and anyone coming with you. We look forward to breaking an attendance record this year with all your help.

zeppelin · 07/31/2010, 04:39 PM

Another confirmed vendor:

Paul's Corals

Thats it for vendor spaces. All vendor spaces are FULL.

zeppelin · 08/06/2010, 05:29 AM

Fragswapper is up!!

Be sure to go out to the fragswapper site and register yourself to attend. You can also post those frags you wish to sell or trade. Lets see what everyone has.

http://www.fragswapper.com/

zeppelin · 08/11/2010, 04:46 PM

94 attendees and well over 60 different types of frags already listed on fragswapper in less than a week. WOW!! If you haven't already, be sure to get out to fragswapper and get registered, and get your frags listed.
www.fragswapper.com

Early bird tables are starting to fill up and are now open to non CORA members also. Get a spot before they are all gone.

Also, be sure to periodically check our main swap page for a listing of the raffle items coming in.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap

Special thanks to Hollback for whipping up this cool banner.

zeppelin · 08/18/2010, 04:05 PM

Almost 150 attendees listed on fragswapper alone, and lots of different types of frags listed there also. If you haven't already, be sure to get out to fragswapper and get registered for the event, and get your frags listed.
www.fragswapper.com

Early bird tables are filling up and are now open to non CORA members also. Get a spot before they are all gone.

Also, be sure to periodically check our main swap page for a listing of the raffle items coming in.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap

zeppelin · 08/25/2010, 05:26 PM

Almost 200 attendees listed on fragswapper now. We need to get more frags listed everyone. What do you have? If you haven't already, be sure to get out to fragswapper and get registered for the event, and get your frags listed.
www.fragswapper.com

Some Early Bird tables are still available. Get a spot before they are all gone.

Also, be sure to periodically check our main swap page for a listing of the raffle items that have been coming in.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap

Just2Many · 08/25/2010, 10:37 PM

I'm all registered I think???? To new to bring anything though!

zeppelin · 08/26/2010, 03:37 AM

Yep. You are registered. Thats OK. There should be plenty of eye candy to pick up and add to your tank.

mccorry · 08/26/2010, 07:35 PM

Never been to one of these... I might have to stop out and check it out!

RokleM · 08/27/2010, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mccorry

Never been to one of these... I might have to stop out and check it out!

There are numerous people that travel from the surrounding states to attend. Being just on the SW side of town, you'd be crazy not to

Even if you don't need any frags right now, it's a great way to meet people, chat with vendors in person, and get an idea of what's out there.

mccorry · 08/27/2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RokleM

There are numerous people that travel from the surrounding states to attend. Being just on the SW side of town, you'd be crazy not to

Even if you don't need any frags right now, it's a great way to meet people, chat with vendors in person, and get an idea of what's out there.

Oh... I need frags... just starting a tank right now, actually.

Just2Many · 08/27/2010, 12:42 PM

Are there any fish at all? I know dumb question but my brother asked and I said I didn't think so but wasn't 100% sure?

milhous3er · 08/27/2010, 03:16 PM

I've heard of people bringing fish to frag swaps before. I've never been to one, but I'll definantely be attending this one.

zeppelin · 08/27/2010, 04:44 PM

Once in awhile there are fish. Get with Aquatic Specialists on the home CORA site. They are a CORA sponsor and will be setting up at the swap. He gets allot of fish at sweet prices and would probably get you something in particular in, for pickup at the swap. They are just East of Columbus, in Troy OH.

06/21/2010, 04:40 PM	#1
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	2010 Fall All Ohio Frag Swap, Sunday, September 26th, at The Grotto The CORA All Ohio Frag Swap at the Grotto!! - HUGE parking lot - Plenty of electric (See note). - "Early bird" hobbyist space (allows 1/2 table guaranteed space and setup approx. 2 hours prior to event) - Periodic Raffle (we will have multiple items to be raffled off at multiple specific times during the day) - Food and Refreshments. - Watch for more information to come about vendors and raffle items. WHEN: Sunday, September 26th, Noon to 4pm WHERE: The Achbar Grotto, Columbus Ohio website: http://www.columbusgrottotemple.com/ Mapquest link Google link ENTRY FEES: - Vendors-$100 (8 foot table), plus a $25 club donation item. - Early Bird Setup 4' space - $25 (members) $35 (non members) A swap page will be setup soon for vendor and early bird space - General entry - $5 (non members), FREE to CORA members and immediate family members. There will be 1/3 table space available on a 1st come/1st serve basis once doors open for those wishing to sell/trade but not pay for a reserved space(no electric available for these spaces, and NO SETUPS/TANKS. You will be required to have corals in small containers or bags to utilize these spots). You will be limited to 1/3 of a table only. If you need more space, you will need to purchase 'early bird' table space. Note: Swappers/vendors, per 4 foot space, you will be limited to 250 watts of light, a pump/filter and 1 heater(may have a second heater for vendors and early bird setup, just to warm the water initially but it must be removed before the event start time)-NO EXCEPTIONS-if you exceed the lighting limit you will be asked to turn the light off and you will forfeit any registration fee). Early Bird swapper setups will also be limited to 15 gallons of water volume. Water volume will be checked using the L x W x H of your setup, and limit WILL BE ENFORCED. We had a few pretty unsafe setups last year that require us to monitor water volume more closely this year. TO ALL SWAPPERS: Do not put items out in the isles in front of your tables. The isles were made wider last year to allow for more comfortable foot travel for those browsing the selection of live and hard goods. Putting used tanks, etc. in the isles, in front of your table space, is a safety issue, as well as a hindrance to foot traffic. We have had close to 400 attendees in year's past and hope that you will help us match or exceed that number again this year. Fragswapper will be activated approximately 30 days prior to the event date. Start fragging now. We look forward to seeing you in September! __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

07/08/2010, 07:32 AM	#2
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	This is looking to be another great event. The following vendors have already confirmed attendance. Buckeye Field Supply Midwest Saltwater GEO Info and raffle donation item listings are here: http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

07/18/2010, 10:06 AM	#3
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	Another Confirmed vendor: Aquatic Specialists Be sure to swing by the main swap page at http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap to get a full vendor list as well as a list of all the cool raffle items coming in. This is gonna be another killer CORA event! Get the date in your calendar now. __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

07/19/2010, 03:43 AM	#4
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	Another Confirmed vendor: Cherry Corals The main swap page http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap is looking bigger and bigger. There are going to be some real stellar corals available again this year. Fragswapper should be up in a few weeks. __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

07/19/2010, 06:36 PM	#5
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	I'm excited never been. __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

07/19/2010, 06:53 PM	#6
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	Question? If I become a member is that for me to enter free and only me or does it include the little ones? __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

07/20/2010, 04:02 AM	#7
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	Paid CORA Members and their immediate families get in free. Another confirmed vendor Marine Solutions __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

07/20/2010, 08:50 AM	#8
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	I'll be a member then!!!! __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

07/22/2010, 03:47 PM	#9
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	Another confirmed vendor: Reef Systems __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

07/23/2010, 03:50 AM	#10
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	Two more confirmed vendors: YZ Reef Phishy Business Swing by the main swap page http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap to get a full list of vendors and raffle items. This year's CORA All Ohio Frag Swap is going to be the place to be in late September to get your reefer fix. __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

07/25/2010, 10:02 AM	#11
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	I have had a few questions about the 15 gallon maximum for hobbyist early bird setup, and how to find out what amount of water is in your setup. Here are a few examples. 24 x 12 x 12 = approx. 15 gallons 24 x 24 x 6 = approx. 15 gallons 36 x 16 x 6 = approx. 15 gallons 48 x 12 x 6 = approx. 15 gallons 48 x 10 x 7 = approx. 15 gallons Here is a calculator you can use: http://animal-world.com/encyclo/info.../calculate.htm __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

07/30/2010, 06:25 PM	#12
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	Three more confirmed vendors: Coral Ranch Chief Reef Premium Aquatics Swing by the main swap page http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap to get a full list of vendors and raffle items. Look for fragswapper to be activated next weekend. If you plan on attending, be sure to go out to the CORA fragswapper page when it goes active and register yourself and anyone coming with you. We look forward to breaking an attendance record this year with all your help. __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

07/31/2010, 04:39 PM	#13
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	Another confirmed vendor: Paul's Corals Thats it for vendor spaces. All vendor spaces are FULL. __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

08/06/2010, 05:29 AM	#14
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	Fragswapper is up!! Be sure to go out to the fragswapper site and register yourself to attend. You can also post those frags you wish to sell or trade. Lets see what everyone has. http://www.fragswapper.com/ __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

08/11/2010, 04:46 PM	#15
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	94 attendees and well over 60 different types of frags already listed on fragswapper in less than a week. WOW!! If you haven't already, be sure to get out to fragswapper and get registered, and get your frags listed. www.fragswapper.com Early bird tables are starting to fill up and are now open to non CORA members also. Get a spot before they are all gone. Also, be sure to periodically check our main swap page for a listing of the raffle items coming in. http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap Special thanks to Hollback for whipping up this cool banner. __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

08/18/2010, 04:05 PM	#16
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	Almost 150 attendees listed on fragswapper alone, and lots of different types of frags listed there also. If you haven't already, be sure to get out to fragswapper and get registered for the event, and get your frags listed. www.fragswapper.com Early bird tables are filling up and are now open to non CORA members also. Get a spot before they are all gone. Also, be sure to periodically check our main swap page for a listing of the raffle items coming in. http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

08/25/2010, 05:26 PM	#17
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	Almost 200 attendees listed on fragswapper now. We need to get more frags listed everyone. What do you have? If you haven't already, be sure to get out to fragswapper and get registered for the event, and get your frags listed. www.fragswapper.com Some Early Bird tables are still available. Get a spot before they are all gone. Also, be sure to periodically check our main swap page for a listing of the raffle items that have been coming in. http://www.corareef.org/forum/index.php?pageid=fragswap __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

08/25/2010, 10:37 PM	#18
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	I'm all registered I think???? To new to bring anything though! __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

08/26/2010, 03:37 AM	#19
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	Yep. You are registered. Thats OK. There should be plenty of eye candy to pick up and add to your tank. __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

08/26/2010, 07:35 PM	#20
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	Never been to one of these... I might have to stop out and check it out!

08/27/2010, 12:42 PM	#23
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	Are there any fish at all? I know dumb question but my brother asked and I said I didn't think so but wasn't 100% sure? __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

08/27/2010, 03:16 PM	#24
milhous3er Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 326	I've heard of people bringing fish to frag swaps before. I've never been to one, but I'll definantely be attending this one.

08/27/2010, 04:44 PM	#25
zeppelin www.corareef.org Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 3,595	Once in awhile there are fish. Get with Aquatic Specialists on the home CORA site. They are a CORA sponsor and will be setting up at the swap. He gets allot of fish at sweet prices and would probably get you something in particular in, for pickup at the swap. They are just East of Columbus, in Troy OH. __________________ They call it the 'passing lane' and the 'fast lane' for a reason. If you're not doing either, GET OUT OF IT! '02 Trans Am WS6-497 RWHP PEACE.....from Zeppelin 300 gallon ******* Acrylic Peninsula tank

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