North Texas Reef Fanatics September Frag Swap

ksanfranfan · 08/01/2014, 08:49 PM

North Texas Reef Fanatics
September Coral Frag Swap

North Texas Reef Fanatics is pleased to announce and would like to invite everyone to catch the NTRF Fall Frag Swap. The event will be held at the Richardson Civic Center giving us plenty of room for everyone to showcase their corals and room for all potential buyers to walk around and mingle with friends and fellow reefers.
Admission to the event is free for members and guests. Premium Members will have early entry starting@10:00am

Attachment 2397- Directions

Location
Richardson Civic Center
Parks Rooms
411 West Arapaho Road
Richardson, TX 75080

Date
September 27th,2014

Event Schedule

Set Up September 26th,2014
5:00pm to 10:00pm

Set Up September 27th,2014
8:00am to 10:00am
Open Doors 10:30am-2:30pm
Clean Up 2:30pm-3:30pm

Vendors Attending
High Def Corals
Ijam Corals
Rift2Reef

Table Layout
Attachment 2406

Half table $10.00 members/$15.00 nonmembers
Full table $20.00 members/$25.00 non-members
Vendor table price $100.00
For securing a table in advance, payment must be made. Secure payment can be made via paypal to mlausburne@att.net

ksanfranfan · 08/05/2014, 03:09 PM

Our list of vendors that will be in attendance and setting up is growing. We will continue to update the list of vendors and sellers as we continue to prepare for the event.
You can view the list on our North Texas Reef Fanatics forum event page.

http://northtexasreeffanatics.org/fo...oral-Frag-Swap

ksanfranfan · 08/12/2014, 02:16 PM

Our NTRF September Frag Swap vendor list is growing!

We've got confirmation from a few more vendors that will be setting up at the event:

Blue Water Tropicals
Coral Cove
WorldClassAquatics
Reef Remedies

We'll keep updating the event and providing information.

ksanfranfan · 09/16/2014, 12:09 PM

We have an updated list of current vendors that will be in attendance at the September, 27 Frag Swap Event:

High Def Corals
Ijam Corals
Rift2Reef
Coral Cove
WorldClassAquatics
Reef Remedies
Blue Water Tropicals
Fish2morow
Reefkoi

This updated list does not include all of the hobbyists that have reserved tables as well.

ksanfranfan · 09/17/2014, 07:44 PM

List of raffle prizes for the event.

Neptune Systems Apex jr. with temp probe and display

RO/DI unit

Next Reef
MR1 Reactor with pump and hose for plumbing

Cobalt Aquatics- Multiple large cans dry marine fish foods

Lifeguard Quiet One 2200 return pump
Lifeguard Digital Thermometer

2 AquaEuro 656 Return pumps

Doc's Eco Systems Reef Foods, multiple bottles and tubes

Fluval - Reef Supplements
Fluval - Cp1 power head
Fluval - Cp4 power head
( if you like Koralia power heads you will like these just as well)

Coral Rx- coral dip

Sera- Reef Supplements and multiple other products

Instant Ocean Reef Crystals- 200 gal. salt mix

Rapid Led- Par 38 bulb

reelredfish · 09/18/2014, 01:08 AM

So I have not been before but I did receive the email about this. I don't have nay frags to trade or sale as for I just completed a 180 in wall build after 7 months.

I am ready for corals now however so are they also for sale?

ksanfranfan · 09/18/2014, 02:15 PM

Hello reelredfish,
The majority of hobbyists that attend many frag swaps, including ours, purchase corals from others that have set up tables or booths with their corals.
The vendors bring a wide variety of corals for purchasing, everything from beginner to more difficult corals for the advanced hobbyists. The good thing about the frag swaps is that it allows many hobbyists to see the corals in person rather than just the photos online. It also gives hobbyists a chance to make purchases without having to deal with shipping. There are some vendors that also bring equipment, inverts and fish also.
We also have local hobbyists and hobbyists from out of town that set up at the events and sell corals from their own tanks too.
These days not much trading takes place but some people still do. So the main thing of concern is just bringing cash to purchase, even though many of the vendors take credit as well at the events.
I hope I answered your question. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to ask. You can also send me a pm as well.

ksanfranfan · 09/24/2014, 07:26 PM

Just 3 days left until the event!

reelredfish · 09/24/2014, 07:34 PM

I am planning on coming out. Not sure if any of the kiddos plan to join me or not yet.

ksanfranfan · 09/25/2014, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reelredfish

I am planning on coming out. Not sure if any of the kiddos plan to join me or not yet.

Sounds great, we look forward to seeing you at the event and possibly with the kids.

ksanfranfan · 09/26/2014, 01:39 PM

The North Texas Reef Fanatics September Frag Swap is almost here! Our vendors and hobbyists are beginning set up today and doors open tomorrow morning.
We've also had another vendor added to our list that will be in attendance:
ARC Aquatics

We hope that you can join us for tomorrows event.

reelredfish · 09/28/2014, 11:39 AM

Just wanted to say my 9 year old son and I had a great time at the frag swap.

He picked out about 14 nice pieces. He is already asking me when the next one is.

ksanfranfan · 09/29/2014, 02:50 PM

Redfish I'm glad you and your son had a great time at the event. It's always good to be able to share a hobby like this one with family.
We will definitely have another event coming up again and hope you will be able to make it out again.
Thanks for making it to this event!

ReefRemedies · 09/30/2014, 09:22 AM

We had a blast as a Vendor for this show! Thanks to all the staff for putting everything together and making setup/breakdown so seamless! And thanks to all the hobbyists who showed up! One of my favorite things is getting to add to my own collection from other members tanks.

ksanfranfan · 10/01/2014, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReefRemedies

We had a blast as a Vendor for this show! Thanks to all the staff for putting everything together and making setup/breakdown so seamless! And thanks to all the hobbyists who showed up! One of my favorite things is getting to add to my own collection from other members tanks.

We're glad you guys were able to make it to the event and always look forward to having you.
We hope to see Reef Remedies at the next one as well!

reelredfish · 01/14/2015, 03:51 PM

Any update on when the next swap will be my 9 year old is still asking????

08/01/2014, 08:49 PM	#1
ksanfranfan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Garland,Tx Posts: 13	North Texas Reef Fanatics September Frag Swap North Texas Reef Fanatics September Coral Frag Swap North Texas Reef Fanatics is pleased to announce and would like to invite everyone to catch the NTRF Fall Frag Swap. The event will be held at the Richardson Civic Center giving us plenty of room for everyone to showcase their corals and room for all potential buyers to walk around and mingle with friends and fellow reefers. Admission to the event is free for members and guests. Premium Members will have early entry starting@10:00am Attachment 2397- Directions Location Richardson Civic Center Parks Rooms 411 West Arapaho Road Richardson, TX 75080 Date September 27th,2014 Event Schedule Set Up September 26th,2014 5:00pm to 10:00pm Set Up September 27th,2014 8:00am to 10:00am Open Doors 10:30am-2:30pm Clean Up 2:30pm-3:30pm Vendors Attending High Def Corals Ijam Corals Rift2Reef Table Layout Attachment 2406 Half table $10.00 members/$15.00 nonmembers Full table $20.00 members/$25.00 non-members Vendor table price $100.00 For securing a table in advance, payment must be made. Secure payment can be made via paypal to mlausburne@att.net

09/30/2014, 09:22 AM	#14
ReefRemedies Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 22	We had a blast as a Vendor for this show! Thanks to all the staff for putting everything together and making setup/breakdown so seamless! And thanks to all the hobbyists who showed up! One of my favorite things is getting to add to my own collection from other members tanks. __________________ -Alex

08/05/2014, 03:09 PM	#2
ksanfranfan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Garland,Tx Posts: 13	Our list of vendors that will be in attendance and setting up is growing. We will continue to update the list of vendors and sellers as we continue to prepare for the event. You can view the list on our North Texas Reef Fanatics forum event page. http://northtexasreeffanatics.org/fo...oral-Frag-Swap

08/12/2014, 02:16 PM	#3
ksanfranfan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Garland,Tx Posts: 13	Our NTRF September Frag Swap vendor list is growing! We've got confirmation from a few more vendors that will be setting up at the event: Blue Water Tropicals Coral Cove WorldClassAquatics Reef Remedies We'll keep updating the event and providing information.

09/16/2014, 12:09 PM	#4
ksanfranfan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Garland,Tx Posts: 13	We have an updated list of current vendors that will be in attendance at the September, 27 Frag Swap Event: High Def Corals Ijam Corals Rift2Reef Coral Cove WorldClassAquatics Reef Remedies Blue Water Tropicals Fish2morow Reefkoi This updated list does not include all of the hobbyists that have reserved tables as well.

09/17/2014, 07:44 PM	#5
ksanfranfan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Garland,Tx Posts: 13	List of raffle prizes for the event. Neptune Systems Apex jr. with temp probe and display RO/DI unit Next Reef MR1 Reactor with pump and hose for plumbing Cobalt Aquatics- Multiple large cans dry marine fish foods Lifeguard Quiet One 2200 return pump Lifeguard Digital Thermometer 2 AquaEuro 656 Return pumps Doc's Eco Systems Reef Foods, multiple bottles and tubes Fluval - Reef Supplements Fluval - Cp1 power head Fluval - Cp4 power head ( if you like Koralia power heads you will like these just as well) Coral Rx- coral dip Sera- Reef Supplements and multiple other products Instant Ocean Reef Crystals- 200 gal. salt mix Rapid Led- Par 38 bulb

09/18/2014, 01:08 AM	#6
reelredfish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DFW,Area Posts: 798	So I have not been before but I did receive the email about this. I don't have nay frags to trade or sale as for I just completed a 180 in wall build after 7 months. I am ready for corals now however so are they also for sale?

09/18/2014, 02:15 PM	#7
ksanfranfan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Garland,Tx Posts: 13	Hello reelredfish, The majority of hobbyists that attend many frag swaps, including ours, purchase corals from others that have set up tables or booths with their corals. The vendors bring a wide variety of corals for purchasing, everything from beginner to more difficult corals for the advanced hobbyists. The good thing about the frag swaps is that it allows many hobbyists to see the corals in person rather than just the photos online. It also gives hobbyists a chance to make purchases without having to deal with shipping. There are some vendors that also bring equipment, inverts and fish also. We also have local hobbyists and hobbyists from out of town that set up at the events and sell corals from their own tanks too. These days not much trading takes place but some people still do. So the main thing of concern is just bringing cash to purchase, even though many of the vendors take credit as well at the events. I hope I answered your question. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to ask. You can also send me a pm as well.

09/24/2014, 07:26 PM	#8
ksanfranfan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Garland,Tx Posts: 13	Just 3 days left until the event!

09/24/2014, 07:34 PM	#9
reelredfish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DFW,Area Posts: 798	I am planning on coming out. Not sure if any of the kiddos plan to join me or not yet.

09/26/2014, 01:39 PM	#11
ksanfranfan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Garland,Tx Posts: 13	The North Texas Reef Fanatics September Frag Swap is almost here! Our vendors and hobbyists are beginning set up today and doors open tomorrow morning. We've also had another vendor added to our list that will be in attendance: ARC Aquatics We hope that you can join us for tomorrows event.

09/28/2014, 11:39 AM	#12
reelredfish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DFW,Area Posts: 798	Just wanted to say my 9 year old son and I had a great time at the frag swap. He picked out about 14 nice pieces. He is already asking me when the next one is.

09/29/2014, 02:50 PM	#13
ksanfranfan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Garland,Tx Posts: 13	Redfish I'm glad you and your son had a great time at the event. It's always good to be able to share a hobby like this one with family. We will definitely have another event coming up again and hope you will be able to make it out again. Thanks for making it to this event!

01/14/2015, 03:51 PM	#16
reelredfish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DFW,Area Posts: 798	Any update on when the next swap will be my 9 year old is still asking????