New England Frag Farmer's Market 3-11-17 - ITS BACK!!!

fitch4 · 11/15/2016, 07:12 AM

Yup, its that time again! I am in the beginning of getting the FFM together for next year. It will once again be the reefing event for the Northeast. Last year there were over 1000 people there, and 1000's of corals at great prices. It was a huge success and this year looks to be more of the same. I have most of last year's sellers already signed up for the 2017 - 10th Annual FFM, and am working on adding a few new names to the list, who people would really like to see come out. I'll keep you posted as things come together. Definitely save the date!
As in past years, I am always looking for hobbyists who are interested in selling at the FFM. Sticking with the original idea of the FFM, where a hobbyist can sell their homegrown corals at a big show, with low investment of time and $, I will always try to find a space for the little guy. If anyone is interested, or knows someone who is, have them get in touch with me and I can get the details worked out. Even if you only have a small frag tank with a few frags, it is worth it!
I am also looking to have more dry goods companies come out to show off their stuff. Over the past few years, more and more have been coming out to talk to you guys, answer questions, show off their new toys. If you know of a company who would be interested in coming out, have a connection in a company and might be able to convince them to set-up for the day, or just have a company that you would like to see at the market, get in touch with me and I will try to make it happen.
More info and details to come!
-Jon

BfishLpond78 · 11/15/2016, 01:58 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

FUPA First Post!!!!!

sde1500 · 11/15/2016, 04:06 PM

Awesome, can't wait

kb1094 · 11/17/2016, 09:06 AM

Awesome!!!!

Paulywalnuts · 11/17/2016, 10:24 AM

Can't wait! Get your tanks up and ready boys and girls! I'm bringing the heat!

Masedaddy · 11/18/2016, 01:12 PM

Well said Pauly!!

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scar79 · 11/19/2016, 03:24 PM

Calendar marked. I always look forward to this!

JerSaint · 11/20/2016, 09:09 PM

I just got approved for the day off!!!

Vaiodude · 11/23/2016, 09:50 AM

Cant wait for this!!

monty · 12/01/2016, 05:31 PM

i've been away from things for a while, glad to see you're still doing this Jon….hope all is well

fitch4 · 12/01/2016, 06:00 PM

Great to hear from old Ct faces! Things are good and the Frag Farmer's has gotten HUGE. You should come up and see it.

Tweaked · 12/08/2016, 08:40 AM

Best show around hands down

fitch4 · 12/08/2016, 09:03 AM

Thanks for the good word. I am working on getting the list of sellers together. ALL of the big names are back and I am working on adding some pretty cool new ones as well. I should have a preliminary list in a few weeks (hopefully...)

mylifeismyown66 · 12/11/2016, 01:24 PM

Can't wait!

BigWaz · 12/17/2016, 09:58 AM

That could be the day our child is born haha. Hopefully I'll be there!

Tweaked · 01/02/2017, 08:47 AM

Alright, only a few months away. Can't wait to see this years list stack up. Time to book a room!

fitch4 · 01/05/2017, 07:20 AM

Here is the preliminary seller list for the FFM this year. This is only the people who have committed and paid SO FAR and only includes the coral sellers, not dry goods (which has a growing list as well!) I have a number of "I want to sell" people that I am still waiting on to send in their "buy in," including some big names! I apologize to anyone who I messed up the home state. Just let me know and I will fix it!

AC Corals (hobbyist) - CT
Alex's Advanced Aquatics - CT
Aquadreams - MA
AZNnutty's Saltwater Connections -OH
BareBottom Corals (Dankacediumclay-boa) - NJ
Blastomaster (hobbyist) - MA
Blue Glow - MI
Blue View Aquatics - MA
Byron and Bryan (hobbyist) - CT
Connor's Corals (hobbyist) - CT
Coral Cruze (hobbyist) - NY
Coral Kings - NY
Easy Aquariums - ME
Elmafioso52988 (hobbyist) - MA
E.O. Smith Coral Project - CT
Exotic Fish and Corals -CT
Fins Aquarium - NY
Fraggin' Idiot - VA
Fraggin Wagon - SC
Frag Freaks -MA
Frank180Reef (hobbyist) -MA
FUPA (hobbyist) - CT
Gotham Aquatics _NY
Greg’s Corals (hobbyist) - CT
Greg Hiller - MA
Gsxr750 (hobbyist) - CT
Jason Foxx - MD
King Pin Coral - NY
Kwong1998 (hobbyist) - NY
MaineAquaria.com - ME
Marine Reef Habitat - MA
Matt Spaulding (hobbyist) - CT
Micheal Reeve (hobbyist) - CT
MO~Idol (Steve) (hobbyist)- NY
NY Coral King - NY
Pablo (hobbyist) - NY
Paulywalnuts (hobbyist) - CT
Pacific East Aquaculture - MD
Pieces of the Ocean - NY
Polywise (hobbyist) - NY
Popcorals - NY
R+R Aquatics - NY
Reef Creations - NY
Rock Hard Reefs - NY
Shoreline Pet - CT
Skimmy (hobbyist) - NY
Shayna 123 (hobbyist) - CT
Sniper2b (hobbyist) - CT
Speedy Corals -
SteelerMike (hobbyist) - RI
Supreme Reefs - VA
TJM Corals -
TSM Corals - NJ
The Reef Shoppe - NY
Triggreef (hobbyist) - CT
Ultimate Corals _ NJ
Wet Pets - CT
Zooanthids.com - UT

I do still have spaces for a few more sellers but have more people who have asked about spots than I have spaces for! If anyone is interested in setting up- get in touch SOON!

ca1ore · 01/05/2017, 09:55 AM

Nice, I shall be there!

sde1500 · 01/07/2017, 03:50 PM

Awesome list really can't wait for this. Tank should be fully stocked with corals after this swap. Random observation, two stores called "coral king" in NY, that's confusing haha.

fitch4 · 01/07/2017, 07:33 PM

No, that's an error. Same place twice...
Thanks!

cato · 01/08/2017, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitch4

No, that's an error. Same place twice...
Thanks!

C'mon Swanson! Pull it together!

CassAttack · 01/08/2017, 11:32 AM

So excited to come to my first ever frag farmer's market! Any tips for a first timer???

cato · 01/08/2017, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CassAttack

So excited to come to my first ever frag farmer's market! Any tips for a first timer???

Bring a lot of $$$ lol

sde1500 · 01/08/2017, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitch4

No, that's an error. Same place twice...

Thanks!

Ah well that explains it then haha. Happy to help!

AquaMama13 · 01/08/2017, 03:15 PM

CTARS will be there!! Can't wait for this!

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11/15/2016, 07:12 AM	#1
fitch4 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,988	New England Frag Farmer's Market 3-11-17 - ITS BACK!!! Yup, its that time again! I am in the beginning of getting the FFM together for next year. It will once again be the reefing event for the Northeast. Last year there were over 1000 people there, and 1000's of corals at great prices. It was a huge success and this year looks to be more of the same. I have most of last year's sellers already signed up for the 2017 - 10th Annual FFM, and am working on adding a few new names to the list, who people would really like to see come out. I'll keep you posted as things come together. Definitely save the date! As in past years, I am always looking for hobbyists who are interested in selling at the FFM. Sticking with the original idea of the FFM, where a hobbyist can sell their homegrown corals at a big show, with low investment of time and $, I will always try to find a space for the little guy. If anyone is interested, or knows someone who is, have them get in touch with me and I can get the details worked out. Even if you only have a small frag tank with a few frags, it is worth it! I am also looking to have more dry goods companies come out to show off their stuff. Over the past few years, more and more have been coming out to talk to you guys, answer questions, show off their new toys. If you know of a company who would be interested in coming out, have a connection in a company and might be able to convince them to set-up for the day, or just have a company that you would like to see at the market, get in touch with me and I will try to make it happen. More info and details to come! -Jon

11/15/2016, 01:58 PM	#2
BfishLpond78 FUPA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seymour CT Posts: 5,796	YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! FUPA First Post!!!!! __________________ FUPA!!! Current Tank Info: 150G Starfire, BK DC 200, Vertex V6, PS Kore 5th, Ecotech Waves, Controlled by Apex, Topped off by Tunze

11/15/2016, 04:06 PM	#3
sde1500 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Glocester, RI Posts: 3,336	Awesome, can't wait __________________ My build thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2548422 Current Tank Info: 65 gallon mixed reef, Eshopps sump and HOB overflow, RO-110int skimmer, Reefbreeder 32" photons V1.

11/17/2016, 09:06 AM	#4
kb1094 FUP&A Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hartford, CT. Posts: 720	Awesome!!!! __________________ Kevin. Current Tank Info: 8.4g Harse Designs AIO Frag Tank

11/18/2016, 01:12 PM	#6
Masedaddy SPS/Chalice Collector Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stratford, CT Posts: 2,169	Well said Pauly!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: 57G Oceanic Illuminata Display, 30G Deep Blue Frag Tank, 50 Gallon Custom Sump, Tunze 9415 DOC Skimmer, 36 in and 16 in SeaLife LEDs with T5HO supplement, Denitrator, Tunze ATO, Jebao Doser, 2x Ecotech MP10s

11/17/2016, 10:24 AM	#5
Paulywalnuts Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Seymour Ct Posts: 979	Can't wait! Get your tanks up and ready boys and girls! I'm bringing the heat!

11/19/2016, 03:24 PM	#7
scar79 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southwestern CT Posts: 534	Calendar marked. I always look forward to this!

11/20/2016, 09:09 PM	#8
JerSaint Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mystic Posts: 800	I just got approved for the day off!!! __________________ -I'm a fish geek. C.T.A.R.S Member My Oceanic 57 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2537718&highlight=jersaint

11/23/2016, 09:50 AM	#9
Vaiodude Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 487	Cant wait for this!!

12/01/2016, 05:31 PM	#10
monty Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Old Saybrook, CT Posts: 895	i've been away from things for a while, glad to see you're still doing this Jon….hope all is well

12/01/2016, 06:00 PM	#11
fitch4 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,988	Great to hear from old Ct faces! Things are good and the Frag Farmer's has gotten HUGE. You should come up and see it.

12/08/2016, 08:40 AM	#12
Tweaked FUP&A Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, CT Posts: 7,722	Best show around hands down __________________ DSA 105 Pro, Cebu Sun-Radiums-M80 Ballasts, 4 T5's, XHO LEDs. Through Wall 55g Sump, 10g Frag and 29g Display attached, Vertex V6, 3 mp40's, Gyre, 2 mp10's, GFO, Carbon, Pellets - 10g Bar Tank

12/08/2016, 09:03 AM	#13
fitch4 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,988	Thanks for the good word. I am working on getting the list of sellers together. ALL of the big names are back and I am working on adding some pretty cool new ones as well. I should have a preliminary list in a few weeks (hopefully...)

12/11/2016, 01:24 PM	#14
mylifeismyown66 FUP&A Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Hampton, CT Posts: 2,172	Can't wait! __________________ Ryan Current Tank Info: CAD Lights 18g Nano mixed reef, AI Prime LED, APEX Controller, Avast ATO, Vortech MP10wes,

12/17/2016, 09:58 AM	#15
BigWaz Krazy Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Plainville, CT Posts: 846	That could be the day our child is born haha. Hopefully I'll be there! __________________ The best part about having your reef tanks in your classroom is the students do all the work and your electric bill isn't bad. Current Tank Info: classroom tanks: 90 gallon reef tank, 12 gallon biocube, 75 gallon Long Island Sound Tank

01/02/2017, 08:47 AM	#16
Tweaked FUP&A Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, CT Posts: 7,722	Alright, only a few months away. Can't wait to see this years list stack up. Time to book a room! __________________ DSA 105 Pro, Cebu Sun-Radiums-M80 Ballasts, 4 T5's, XHO LEDs. Through Wall 55g Sump, 10g Frag and 29g Display attached, Vertex V6, 3 mp40's, Gyre, 2 mp10's, GFO, Carbon, Pellets - 10g Bar Tank

01/05/2017, 07:20 AM	#17
fitch4 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,988	Here is the preliminary seller list for the FFM this year. This is only the people who have committed and paid SO FAR and only includes the coral sellers, not dry goods (which has a growing list as well!) I have a number of "I want to sell" people that I am still waiting on to send in their "buy in," including some big names! I apologize to anyone who I messed up the home state. Just let me know and I will fix it! AC Corals (hobbyist) - CT Alex's Advanced Aquatics - CT Aquadreams - MA AZNnutty's Saltwater Connections -OH BareBottom Corals (Dankacediumclay-boa) - NJ Blastomaster (hobbyist) - MA Blue Glow - MI Blue View Aquatics - MA Byron and Bryan (hobbyist) - CT Connor's Corals (hobbyist) - CT Coral Cruze (hobbyist) - NY Coral Kings - NY Easy Aquariums - ME Elmafioso52988 (hobbyist) - MA E.O. Smith Coral Project - CT Exotic Fish and Corals -CT Fins Aquarium - NY Fraggin' Idiot - VA Fraggin Wagon - SC Frag Freaks -MA Frank180Reef (hobbyist) -MA FUPA (hobbyist) - CT Gotham Aquatics _NY Greg’s Corals (hobbyist) - CT Greg Hiller - MA Gsxr750 (hobbyist) - CT Jason Foxx - MD King Pin Coral - NY Kwong1998 (hobbyist) - NY MaineAquaria.com - ME Marine Reef Habitat - MA Matt Spaulding (hobbyist) - CT Micheal Reeve (hobbyist) - CT MO~Idol (Steve) (hobbyist)- NY NY Coral King - NY Pablo (hobbyist) - NY Paulywalnuts (hobbyist) - CT Pacific East Aquaculture - MD Pieces of the Ocean - NY Polywise (hobbyist) - NY Popcorals - NY R+R Aquatics - NY Reef Creations - NY Rock Hard Reefs - NY Shoreline Pet - CT Skimmy (hobbyist) - NY Shayna 123 (hobbyist) - CT Sniper2b (hobbyist) - CT Speedy Corals - SteelerMike (hobbyist) - RI Supreme Reefs - VA TJM Corals - TSM Corals - NJ The Reef Shoppe - NY Triggreef (hobbyist) - CT Ultimate Corals _ NJ Wet Pets - CT Zooanthids.com - UT I do still have spaces for a few more sellers but have more people who have asked about spots than I have spaces for! If anyone is interested in setting up- get in touch SOON!

01/05/2017, 09:55 AM	#18
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Nice, I shall be there! __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

01/07/2017, 03:50 PM	#19
sde1500 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Glocester, RI Posts: 3,336	Awesome list really can't wait for this. Tank should be fully stocked with corals after this swap. Random observation, two stores called "coral king" in NY, that's confusing haha. __________________ My build thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2548422 Current Tank Info: 65 gallon mixed reef, Eshopps sump and HOB overflow, RO-110int skimmer, Reefbreeder 32" photons V1.

01/07/2017, 07:33 PM	#20
fitch4 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,988	No, that's an error. Same place twice... Thanks!

01/08/2017, 11:32 AM	#22
CassAttack Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norwich Posts: 123	So excited to come to my first ever frag farmer's market! Any tips for a first timer???

01/08/2017, 03:15 PM	#25
AquaMama13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 121	CTARS will be there!! Can't wait for this! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk